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Event: HC KT 8     
Date:   Apr 24, 2024
#R1#
A shot to the liver by Budluvski. Beautiful body shot.
Randle looks to land a combination but Budluvski avoids it well.
Randle looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Budluvski works Randle's body with a nice hook.
Budluvski throws a solid leg kick but Randle takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Budluvski.
Randle is looking for a counter combo.
Budluvski misses with a body shot.
Randle throws a combination. Budluvski tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Budluvski misses the shot to the body.
As Budluvski backs away, Randle returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Randle takes a swing at Budluvski's ribcage but misses.
Randle lands with a cross.
Budluvski misses the body punch
letting Randle counter with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Randle takes the fight into the clinch.
Budluvski lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Randle backwards.
Budluvski lands with a left to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Randle.
Budluvski tries to break free but Randle pushes him back against the ropes.#T1##BC2#
Budluvski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Budluvski wants to clinch but Randle slips to the side
and Randle counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Randle with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Randle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Budluvski.
Budluvski tried to score with a low kick but Randle checks it.
Budluvski throws a leg kick that is checked#KD#
and Randle counters with a big 3 punch combo that drops Budluvski on his ass! Budluvski wobbles back to his feet half way through the count and though looking a bit dazed, the referee is going to allow the fight to continue!#ROC#Budluvski is rocked!
Budluvski get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Budluvski stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the ropes but Randle runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lue Randle!
A very excited looking Lue Randle 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: HC KT 7     
Date:   Mar 28, 2024
#R1#
Budluvski bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Demuss's head backwards.
A shot to the body from Budluvski misses
and Demuss counters with a thumping low kick.
Budluvski throws a predictable looking body shot
and Demuss counters with a solid body kick.
A shot to the body from Budluvski misses
and Demuss counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Demuss avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Budluvski throws a body shot but no joy.
A little jabbing left from Demuss on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The fighters circling - Budluvski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Demuss was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Budluvski misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Demuss counters with a stiff right hand.
Budluvski throws a leg kick
and Demuss counters with an outside leg kick.
Budluvski wants to clinch but Demuss slips to the side
and Demuss counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Budluvski misses the target.
Demuss replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Budluvski blocks it well.
Budluvski swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Demuss counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Demuss avoids the body shot from Budluvski.
Some wild striking there from Budluvski.
Demuss counters with a body kick.
Budluvski throws a leg kick that is checked
and Demuss counters with a leg kick.
Darwin Budluvski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Demuss scores with a nice head shot.
Budluvski swings and misses with a shot to the body
and as Budluvski takes a moment to reset, Demuss counters with a massive combo! Right, left, right! Budluvski goes down! He's in big trouble, can he recover? 3,4,5,6,7,8,9....10. He's out! Demuss is your winner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jake Demuss!
A very excited looking Jake Demuss 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: HC KT 6     
Date:   Feb 29, 2024
#R1#
Sloppy strikes from Randle. Those never looked like landing.
Budluvski throws a nice looking combination but Randle bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Randle tries to counter by clinching up but Budluvski breaks away and moves out of range.
Randle looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Budluvski gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Budluvski looks for the body kick but Randle saw that one coming.
Randle moves in looking to clinch but Budluvski pushes him off.
Randle is looking to clinch but Budluvski is avoiding it.
Budluvski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Randle moves away.
A big left from Budluvski misses.
Budluvski fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Randle checks it well.
Randle tries to close the distance and clinch but Budluvski swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Budluvski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Budluvski. Those never looked like landing.
Randle lands with a kick to the temple. Budluvski shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Randle throws a leg kick but Budluvski moved away.
Budluvski scores with a body shot.
Randle wants to clinch.
Budluvski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Randle sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Budluvski misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Randle tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Budluvski manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Budluvski wants to counter the offense by Randle and move into the clinch position.
Budluvski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Randle manages to avoid it.
Budluvski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Budluvski misses the jab.
Randle throws a nice looking combination but Budluvski bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Randle tries to clinch but Budluvski moves out of range.
Budluvski misses with a low kick.
Darwin Budluvski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A left and a right from Randle both land. Nice combination.
Randle will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A shot to the body from Budluvski misses #CL#
and Randle counters by moving into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Randle.
Randle misses with a punch on the inside.
Randle wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC2#
Budluvski breaks the clinch.
Budluvski misses the shot to the body.
Randle tries to clinch but Budluvski is having none of it. #T2#
Randle chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Budluvski can pounce on him.
Budluvski fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Budluvski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Randle misses with a two punch combination.
Budluvski wants to counter with a clinch but Randle pushes him away.
Budluvski fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Randle looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL#
Randle gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Budluvski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Budluvski fails in his attempt to clinch.
Budluvski swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Randle counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
Randle drives through and clinches with Budluvski against the ropes. #BC#
Randle breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Budluvski fails with an attempt to clinch.
Randle fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL#
Randle moves into the clinch successfully.
A right hook to the body lands for Budluvski.
Randle scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A shot in the inside from Budluvski.
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 Lue Randle will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Randle bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Randle blocks a jab.#CL2#
Budluvski gets a clinch.
Budluvski throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Budluvski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Budluvski misses with a straight left.
Randle is looking to clinch but Budluvski is avoiding it.
Budluvski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Randle was well out of range. Poor timing from Budluvski.
Budluvski is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Randle rather than just go for the knockout.
Budluvski swats away the attempt to clinch by Randle.
Randle misses with an attempted mid kick.
Randle fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Budluvski on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice leg kick from Budluvski, right into the meat of the thigh.
Budluvski tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Randle is able to avoid easily.
Randle tries to clinch up.
A left and a right from Randle both land. Nice combination.
Randle scores with a three punch combo!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Budluvski takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lue Randle is winning the standup battle so far.#T1##CL2#
Budluvski rushes Randle and presses him up against the ropes.
Randle has had enough of the clinch but Budluvski keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Budluvski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Randle tries to clinch but Budluvski moves out of range.
Randle tries to clinch but Budluvski moves out of range.
Darwin Budluvski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Randle ducks under a wild hook from Budluvski.
Randle moves out of range of the leg kick from Budluvski.
A slow jab from Budluvski misses its intended target.
Lue Randle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Budluvski, as that shot connected.
Budluvski is looking to score with low kicks.
Randle tries to close the distance and clinch up but Budluvski swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Randle doesn't manage to clinch there - Budluvski circles away.
Danga de danga de dang - Randle scores with a four punch combination!#CL2#
Budluvski has closed the distance and engaged Randle in a clinch.
Budluvski misses with a body punch.
Budluvski misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Budluvski misses with a punch on the inside.
Randle looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Randle lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Budluvski throws a head punch that misses.
Budluvski misses with the head strike.
Randle lands a right hand that snaps the head of Budluvski backwards.
A frustrated look appears on Budluvski's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Budluvski's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short right from Budluvski.
Randle is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Randle wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Budluvski misses with a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Darwin Budluvski will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Randle tries to clinch there but Budluvski circles away. #CL#
Randle instigates a clinch.
Budluvski misses with an elbow over the top.
A frustrated look appears on Budluvski's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Budluvski blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Randle breaks from the clinch.
Budluvski on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Budluvski misses with an uppercut.
Randle tries to counter by clinching up but Budluvski breaks away and moves out of range.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Budluvski throws a hook but Randle avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Budluvski. Randle does a little dance to reset his feet.
Randle takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Budluvski is looking to chop away at Randle's legs.
Nice body kick there by Randle.
Budluvski misses with an uppercut. Randle saw that one coming.
Randle seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL#
Randle closes the distance and clinches.
Lue Randle has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A frustrated look appears on Randle's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T1#
Budluvski prevents Randle from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Budluvski breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Randle instigates a clinch.
Budluvski misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Budluvski breaks the clinch.
Budluvski missing with a left hand there. Randle was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Randle wants to clinch.
Budluvski is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Randle displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Budluvski throws out the jab.
Randle tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Budluvski paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Budluvski lands a nice shot to the body.
Randle wants to clinch.
Budluvski misses with a wild body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Randle looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2#
Randle throws a nice inside leg kick.
Budluvski misses with a double jab.
Randle throws a solid leg kick but Budluvski takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Randle.
Randle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Budluvski.
Randle is looking to clinch but Budluvski is avoiding it.
Budluvski swats away the attempt to clinch by Randle.
Budluvski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Randle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Budluvski.
Budluvski misses with a straight right. #CL#
Randle clinches with his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Budluvski misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Budluvski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Budluvski misses with a right hand #CL#
and Randle counters by clinching up.
Budluvski swings wildly with an uppercut but Randle uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Darwin Budluvski just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Randle's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R4#
Randle dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Budluvski throws a body punch but Randle moves out of range.
Randle tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Budluvski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Randle fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Randle moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Budluvski breaks from the clinch.
Budluvski takes a swing at Randle's ribcage but misses.
Randle tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Budluvski manages to circle out of the way.
Randle tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Budluvski paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Budluvski throws a hook to the side of Randle's head but Randle sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Randle tries to close the distance and clinch up but Budluvski swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A leg kick checked by Randle.
Randle is looking to clinch.
Randle dodges the punch combination from Budluvski.
Budluvski pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Budluvski misses with a hook #CL#
and Randle moves into the clinch.#T1##BC2#
Budluvski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Randle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Randle tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Budluvski manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Budluvski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Randle doesn't manage to clinch there - Budluvski circles away.
Budluvski misses with a looping right.
Randle wants to clinch up but Budluvski keeps it at a distance.
Budluvski fails to land with a series of punches. #CL#
Randle has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lue Randle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Budluvski working hard to break the clinch.
Budluvski working aggressively here. #BC2#
Budluvski breaks from the clinch.
A jab from Budluvski misses.
Randle shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Budluvski eats them both and turns towards Randle to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CL2#
Budluvski gets a clinch.
Budluvski is trying to force a seperation but Randle has the dominant position.#T2##BC#
Randle breaks from the clinch.
Randle tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Budluvski manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Budluvski missing with a left hand there. Randle was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Budluvski stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Budluvski gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Randle manages to break the clinch.
Randle wants to clinch.
Budluvski connects with a leg kick.
Budluvski throws a half hearted mid kick.
It looked like Randle was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Randle tries to clinch up.
Randle moves out of range as Budluvski strikes.
Randle tries to clinch up but Budluvski circles away and keeps his distance.
Budluvski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Randle moves away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Darwin Budluvski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Budluvski 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 4 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 37:39
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 37:39
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 37:39

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darwin Budluvski!

A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Darwin Budluvski made sure he mentioned Hawaii Nutrition, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

 

Event: HC KT 5     
Date:   Feb 05, 2024
#R1#
Archer jabs Budluvski to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Archer cracks Budluvski with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Archer scores with a jab to the body.
Budluvski looks winded!#KD#
Archer cracks Budluvski with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Budluvski is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and Budluvski is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9, he's up! Wow, he cut that one a bit fine!#ROC#Budluvski is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Darwin Budluvski has been cut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Budluvski takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Budluvski is still on wobbly legs! Can Archer finish him?
Archer digs a good body shot into Budluvski's ribs.
Archer cracks Budluvski with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jonathan Archer!
A victorious Jonathan Archer thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: HC Kickboxing 4     
Date:   Jan 23, 2024
#R1#
Budluvski throws a body shot but no joy.
A slapping leg kick lands for Budluvski.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Barnes, as that shot connected.
Budluvski misses with a jab, cross combination.
Barnes moves out of range of the body kick from Budluvski.
Budluvski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barnes.
Budluvski is looking to score with low kicks.
Budluvski misses with a straight left.
Budluvski throws a poor cross that misses
and Barnes counters with a three punch combo that has Budluvski backing up. Budluvski nods at Barnes to acknowledge the strikes.
Barnes keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Barnes throws a counter combo.
Budluvski walks into a jab.
Darwin Budluvski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Budluvski darts in and clinches Barnes up against the ropes.#BC#
Budluvski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Budluvski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barnes.
Barnes follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Barnes slips a jab from Budluvski.
Budluvski misses with a hook to the body
enabling Barnes to counter with a crisp jab.
Budluvski misses with the body kick
and Barnes counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Budluvski ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Barnes misses the shot to the body.
Budluvski just misses with a punch to the body.
Budluvski throws a chopping leg kick but Barnes manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T1#
Barnes lands a glancing blow to the side of Budluvski's head.
Barnes misses with a head kick.
Barnes works Budluvski's body with a nice hook.
Barnes digs a good body shot into Budluvski's ribs.
Budluvski misses with a leg kick
and Barnes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Budluvski wants to land a leg kick but Barnes is out of range.
Budluvski misses with an uppercut
and Barnes counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Barnes lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Barnes scores with a three punch combo!
Budluvski looks to land a right hand but Barnes moved out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A shot to the liver by Budluvski. Beautiful body shot.
Budluvski fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Budluvski is breathing heavily.
Barnes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Budluvski.
Budluvski tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Barnes connects with a crisp jab.
Budluvski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barnes was well out of range. Poor timing from Budluvski.
Barnes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Good leg kick by Barnes. #T2#
Barnes takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Barnes throws a quick inside leg kick.
Budluvski is looking to wear down Barnes with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Budluvski has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Barnes.
Barnes scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Barnes lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Barnes lands a slapping body shot.
Barnes connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Barnes throws a nice looking combination but Budluvski bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Barnes scores with a three punch combo!
Budluvski avoids a punch combination nicely.
Budluvski gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Darwin Budluvski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barnes moves into range and connects with a jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A nice inside leg kick there by Budluvski. That's going to slow Barnes down.
A right-left combo lands from Barnes.
Barnes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Budluvski.
Budluvski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barnes was well out of range. Poor timing from Budluvski.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Abraham Barnes dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Budluvski throws out a leg kick but Barnes moves out of range and Budluvski only half commits.
Budluvski takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Budluvski takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Barnes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Budluvski throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Barnes lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Barnes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Budluvski.
Budluvski listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Budluvski misses with a body shot.
Barnes is looking for the big counter here.
Abraham Barnes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barnes darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Barnes defending well as Budluvski loads up on a big left hand.
Budluvski just misses with a punch to the body.
Budluvski takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A jab from Barnes finds it's way through Budluvski's defenses.
Barnes scoring well with a low kick there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barnes scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Budluvski dodges the punch combination from Barnes.
Budluvski throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Budluvski is looking to land body kicks.#T1#
Barnes lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Budluvski at a distance.
Budluvski on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Barnes. Barnes obviously looking to wear him down.
Barnes lands a two punch combo.
Barnes looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Budluvski is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Barnes's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Barnes lands with an overhand left.
Left hook, right uppercut from Barnes.
Barnes moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Barnes's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Budluvski connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Barnes scrambles back to his feet.
Budluvski misses with a wild body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Budluvski tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Budluvski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barnes has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Budluvski just misses with a punch to the body.
Barnes cracks Budluvski with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Budluvski throws a hook but Barnes blocks it.
A combination from Budluvski does no damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Barnes with a nice calf kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barnes. Budluvski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice body punch from Budluvski. #T2#
Barnes lands a jab to the head.
Barnes slips a jab from Budluvski.
Barnes ducks under a wild hook from Budluvski.
Barnes throws a combination. Budluvski tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Budluvski takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Budluvski tries to land a leg kick but Barnes saw it coming and moves away.
Budluvski on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Budluvski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Budluvski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Barnes circles away quickly and effectively.
Budluvski tried to score with a low kick but Barnes checks it.
A shot to the liver by Barnes. Beautiful body shot.
Budluvski swings widly with a right hand
and Barnes counters with a right hand to the body.
Barnes lands a right hook to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barnes works Budluvski's body with a nice hook.
Budluvski takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Budluvski takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Barnes lands with a nice body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Abraham Barnes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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.#R3#
Barnes digs a good body shot into Budluvski's ribs.
Barnes lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Budluvski at a distance.
Budluvski is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Budluvski doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Barnes tries a head kick but it misses.
Budluvski is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Barnes.
Barnes checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Barnes stalks Budluvski and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Budluvski's face. Budluvski staggers backwards, shaken.
Budluvski lands a jab to Barnes's midsection.
Budluvski looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Barnes throws a body punch but Budluvski moves out of range.
Barnes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Budluvski.
Barnes throws a body shot but no joy.
Barnes throws a right and a left that Budluvski avoids nicely.
Budluvski misses with the combination.
Budluvski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barnes was well out of range. Poor timing from Budluvski.
Budluvski throws a leg kick
and Barnes counters with a low kick, right behind Budluvski 's knee.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barnes moves out of range as Budluvski strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Barnes tries to bum rush Budluvski with a series of wild strikes but Budluvski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Budluvski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Abraham Barnes seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Budluvski has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Budluvski shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Barnes connects with a right hand. Budluvski shakes it off.
Budluvski wants to clinch.
Budluvski takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Budluvski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Barnes looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Budluvski misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Budluvski. Barnes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barnes circles away from the clinch attempt.
Budluvski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Barnes paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Budluvski. Barnes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Some wild striking there from Barnes. #T2#
Budluvski throws a sloppy body shot
and Barnes counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Budluvski doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Budluvski takes a swing at Barnes's ribcage but misses.
Some wild striking there from Barnes.
Budluvski misses with a low kick.
Barnes blocks a leg kick.
Barnes appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Barnes scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Barnes scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Budluvski doesn't seem bothered though.
Budluvski misses the shot to the body.
Barnes lands the left hand.
Budluvski takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Budluvski misses with a straight left.
Barnes lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #ROC2#Budluvski is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barnes turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Oh Budluvski is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Barnes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Abraham Barnes really dominated that round.
That's time! Budluvski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R4#
Budluvski blocks a head kick by Barnes.
Budluvski seems to have got his legs back now.
Barnes takes a swing at Budluvski's ribcage but misses.
Budluvski misses with a body shot.
Barnes looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Barnes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Budluvski was well out of range. Poor timing from Barnes.
Budluvski misses with a jab, cross combination.
Budluvski misses with a body shot.
Budluvski blocks a leg kick.
Budluvski throws a lazy uppercut
and Barnes counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Budluvski has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Barnes finds it's way round the side to connect with Budluvski's head.
Budluvski throws a leg kick
and Barnes counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC2#Budluvski is rocked!
Barnes ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Budluvski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barnes moves away.
Budluvski just misses with a punch to the body.
Budluvski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barnes scores with a hook to the body. Budluvski takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
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!
Budluvski misses with a right hand
and Budluvski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A telegraphed right hand from Budluvski misses the target.
Budluvski backing away here, and Barnes unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.#T1#
Budluvski throws a low kick but it's checked well by Barnes.
Barnes lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Budluvski at a distance.
Barnes throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Barnes catches Budluvski napping and connects with a fantastic 3 punch combination that sends Budluvski crashing to the mat! He's still conscious but he's all over the place - can he beat the count?!? 4,5,6,7,8...9...10! He didn't make it back to his feet! Barnes raises both arms skywards and takes in the roar from the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Abraham Barnes!
After the fight, Abraham Barnes was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

 

Event: HC Grappling 8     
Date:   Jan 17, 2024





185 cm
28 yrs
150 lbs



175 cm
43 yrs
165 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Pawel Nastula! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Darwin Budluvski!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Nastula throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Budluvski's waist but Budluvski gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nastula off to one side.
Budluvski wants to counter with a clinch but Nastula pushes him away.#CL2#
Budluvski instigates a clinch.
Nastula has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Budluvski is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Budluvski has Nastula pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Budluvski pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Nastula tumbling to the mat - Budluvski dives into Nastula's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nastula (0) vs (2) Budluvski#SUB#
Nastula is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Budluvski is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Nastula looking for a guillotine here but Budluvski defends easily.
Budluvski slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Nastula (0) vs (5) Budluvski
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Budluvski controls the position. #T1#
Let's hope that Budluvski has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Budluvski.
Budluvski's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T2#
Budluvski has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Nastula (0) vs (7) Budluvski
Budluvski tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Nastula is desperately trying to improve his position but Budluvski has a good base and remains in mount.
Budluvski takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Nastula (0) vs (10) Budluvski
Nastula really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Nastula is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Budluvski. #T3#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nastula manages to reverse the position and now he's in Budluvski's guard. Nice work there by Nastula.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nastula (2) vs (10) Budluvski#SUB#
Nastula has gone for a leg lock! Budluvski slips out almost immediately though and dives into Nastula's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nastula (2) vs (12) Budluvski
Budluvski controlling from the top position. #T4#
Budluvski works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Budluvski works his foot free and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Nastula (2) vs (15) Budluvski
Nastula tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Budluvski controlling from mount.
Budluvski is looking to work his way around to Nastula's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #T5#
Budluvski controlling from mount.
Nastula is looking to improve his position but Budluvski isn't that keen on the idea.
Budluvski takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T6#
Budluvski pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Nastula working to try and regain half guard.
Budluvski takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T7##SUB2#
Budluvski is working for a guillotine from mount but Nastula frees his head quite easily.
Budluvski controlling from the full mount. #T8#
Nastula really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Budluvski controlling the position easily from mount.
Nastula has given up his back here. Will Budluvski look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Nastula (2) vs (18) Budluvski
Budluvski is hanging on to Nastula's back as he tries to escape.
Good control from Budluvski.#SUB2#
Budluvski looking to break Nastula's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Nastula remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Budluvski will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#T9#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Budluvski controlling the positon.#SUB2#
Budluvski patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
I would not like to be Nastula right now. #T10#
Nastula tries to break free. #SUB2#
Nastula showing good submission defense here.
Budluvski has the hooks in. Nastula is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
What can Nastula do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Nastula knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Budluvski on the ground.#T11#
More stalling from Budluvski.#T12#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T13##T14##SUB2#
Budluvski is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Nastula is really stuck here.
Budluvski slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Budluvski is persistently looking for the submission but Nastula is defending it well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Budluvski wins on points by 18 to 2.
Darwin Budluvski bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: Hawaii Kickboxing 2     
Date:   Jan 08, 2024
#R1#
Okafor checks a low kick from Budluvski.
Okafor is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Budluvski with a body shot.
Okafor ducks under a wild hook from Budluvski.
Okafor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Budluvski.
Budluvski misses the shot to the body.
Budluvski misses with an uppercut.
Budluvski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A countering left hand to the body from Okafor misses.
Okafor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Darwin Budluvski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Okafor checks a low kick from Budluvski.
Okafor let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Budluvski swings for the body but Okafor moves out of range.
A nice side step and Okafor releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Budluvski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okafor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Budluvski.
A countering left hand to the body from Okafor misses.
Budluvski misses with a straight left.
Okafor is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Budluvski with a body shot.
Okafor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Budluvski.
Budluvski falls off balance throwing a combination
and Okafor counters with a right hand to the body. #T1#
Okafor blocks the body kick.
Budluvski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Okafor.
Okafor doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Budluvski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Okafor is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Budluvski with a body shot.
Budluvski connects with a solid leg kick.
Budluvski misses with a left hand
and Okafor counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Budluvski fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Okafor follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Budluvski is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Okafor's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Budluvski swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Okafor counters with a right hand to the body.
Budluvski tries to clinch up but Okafor circles away and keeps his distance.
Okafor now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Budluvski throws a lazy uppercut
and Okafor counters with a left to the body.
Okafor avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Okafor misses.
Budluvski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Budluvski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Budluvski throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Okafor is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Budluvski with a body shot.#T2#
Budluvski misses the shot to the body.
Okafor appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Budluvski throws the left hand but Okafor avoids the punch easily.
Okafor throws a counter combo.
Budluvski is looking to wear down Okafor with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Budluvski misses with a body shot.
Budluvski wants to clinch.
Okafor ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Budluvski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Okafor was well out of range. Poor timing from Budluvski.
Okafor appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Budluvski connects with a solid leg kick.
Budluvski tries to clinch up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A low kick lands for Budluvski.
Okafor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Budluvski.
Budluvski misses with a straight left.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darwin Budluvski dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Budluvski just misses with a punch to the body.
Budluvski swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Okafor counters with a one-two to the body.
Budluvski throws a leg kick but Okafor checks it.
Budluvski just misses with a punch to the body.
Okafor let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Okafor avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Okafor now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Budluvski clobbers Okafor with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Budluvski takes a swing at Okafor's ribcage but misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Okafor misses.
Budluvski misses with a body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Okafor misses.
Okafor blocks the body kick.
Budluvski ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Budluvski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Okafor appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Budluvski misses with a hook
and Okafor counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A big right from Budluvski misses.
Okafor appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Budluvski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Okafor can do to turn this around?
Budluvski tries to work over Okafor's front leg with a kick but Okafor checks it. #T1#
Budluvski looks to land a left hand but Okafor moved out of range nicely.
A nice side step and Okafor releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Budluvski is looking to clinch but Okafor is avoiding it.
Okafor let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Budluvski swings for the body but Okafor moves out of range.
A nice side step and Okafor releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Budluvski throws a leg kick but Okafor sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Budluvski rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Okafor counters with a left to the body.
Darwin Budluvski is winning the standup battle so far.
Budluvski throws an off balance right hand
and Okafor counters with a left and a right that stings Budluvski.
Budluvski misses the body punch
and Okafor counters with a three punch combo that has Budluvski backing up. Budluvski nods at Okafor to acknowledge the strikes.
Budluvski closes the distance but Okafor moves to the side
and Okafor counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Okafor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Budluvski swings away with a body shot that misses
and Okafor counters with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Budluvski throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Okafor makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Okafor showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Budluvski.
Okafor now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T2#
Budluvski misses with a leg kick
and Okafor counters with a left to the body.
Budluvski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Budluvski swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A nice side step and Okafor releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Budluvski throws a sloppy body shot
and Okafor counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Budluvski. Okafor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Okafor doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Budluvski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Budluvski misses with a left hand
and Okafor counters with a left to the body.
A low kick from Budluvski misses
and Okafor counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Okafor circles away from the clinch attempt
and Okafor counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Budluvski throws a leg kick
and Okafor counters with a lovely shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Moses Okafor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R3#
Budluvski takes a swing at Okafor's ribcage but misses.
Budluvski with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Budluvski scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Budluvski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Okafor moves away.
A nice side step and Okafor releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Budluvski thows a leg kick but Okafor checks it
and Okafor counters with a right hand to the body.
A big left from Budluvski misses.
Budluvski thows a leg kick but Okafor checks it
and Okafor counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Budluvski throws a solid leg kick but Okafor takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Budluvski.
Budluvski throws a leg kick
and Okafor counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Budluvski misses the shot to the body.
Budluvski looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Okafor let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Budluvski.
Budluvski misses with a body shot
and Okafor counters with a three punch combo that has Budluvski backing up. Budluvski nods at Okafor to acknowledge the strikes.
Budluvski misses with a leg kick
and Okafor makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Budluvski misses with a jab, cross combination.
Budluvski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Okafor now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Budluvski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Okafor appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A leg kick checked by Okafor.
Budluvski throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A countering left hand to the body from Okafor misses.
Budluvski swings away with a body shot that misses
and Okafor counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Budluvski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Okafor was well out of range. Poor timing from Budluvski.
Budluvski swings widly with a right hand
and Okafor makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Budluvski throws a lazy uppercut
and Okafor counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Budluvski just misses with a punch to the body.
Budluvski throws a body punch but Okafor moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Okafor misses.
Budluvski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Okafor counters with a body kick.
Budluvski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T2#
Budluvski throws a push kick but Okafor slaps the foot to one side.
Budluvski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Okafor moves away.
Budluvski tries to score with a low kick but Okafor moves his leg out of the way.
Budluvski misses with a lunging right hand
and Okafor counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Budluvski swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A nice side step and Okafor releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
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!
Budluvski misses with a jab to the body
and Okafor counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Okafor moves out of range of the strikes.
Budluvski misses with a low kick as Okafor jumps back.
Okafor doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Budluvski throws a body shot but no joy.
Budluvski misses with a kick to the body.
Budluvski throws a body punch but Okafor moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Okafor misses.
Budluvski looks to score with a jab to the body but Okafor is just out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Moses Okafor really dominated that round.
That's time! Budluvski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R4#
Budluvski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Budluvski misses with a jab to the body
and Okafor counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Budluvski stuns Okafor with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Budluvski falls off balance throwing a combination
and Okafor counters with a one-two to the body.
Budluvski fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Okafor is out of range.
Okafor now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Budluvski throws a body punch but Okafor moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Okafor misses.
Budluvski throws an off balance right hand
and Okafor counters with a left to the body.
Budluvski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Okafor was well out of range. Poor timing from Budluvski.
Okafor appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Budluvski misses with a left hand
and Okafor counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Budluvski thinking.
Well,Budluvski is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
A telegraphed right hand from Budluvski misses the target.
A shot to the body from Budluvski misses
and Okafor counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Budluvski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Okafor. #T1#
Budluvski tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Okafor is able to avoid easily.
Okafor appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Budluvski thows a leg kick but Okafor checks it
and Okafor counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nice defenses there by Okafor.
Budluvski misses with a jab, cross combination.
A countering left hand to the body from Okafor misses.
Budluvski throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Okafor counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Budluvski pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Okafor moves out of range as Budluvski strikes.
Okafor is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Budluvski with a body shot.
Budluvski throws a series of punches but Okafor avoids them all with ease.
A looping hook to the body misses from Budluvski. Okafor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Okafor doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Budluvski throws a jab when Okafor was well out of range.
Okafor is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Budluvski with a body shot.
Budluvski swings away with a body shot that misses
and Okafor makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Budluvski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Okafor paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Okafor appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Budluvski throws a low kick but Okafor avoids it.
A countering left hand to the body from Okafor misses.#T2#
Budluvski will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Okafor keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Despite the aggression on Okafor's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Okafor avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Okafor lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Budluvski swings away with a body shot that misses
and Okafor counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Budluvski misses with a lunging right hand
and Okafor counters with a nice body shot.
Okafor slips a jab and a cross from Budluvski.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Budluvski throws a body punch but Okafor moves out of range.
Budluvski throws a body punch but Okafor moves out of range.
A nice side step and Okafor releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Budluvski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Okafor was well out of range. Poor timing from Budluvski.
Okafor now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Budluvski swings away with a body shot that misses
and Okafor counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Okafor checks a leg kick.
Budluvski tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Okafor is able to avoid easily.
Okafor is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Budluvski with a body shot.
Darwin Budluvski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Budluvski misses with a wild body shot.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight for Moses Okafor!
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight for Moses Okafor!
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight for Moses Okafor!

Moses Okafor wins by unanimous decision!

Our winner, Moses Okafor, 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: Hawaii MMA 3     
Date:   Dec 27, 2023
#R1#
Water avoids a kick to the body. #CL#
Water fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Budluvski, pushing him back against the cage.
Budluvski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Water lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Budluvski tries to break free but Water pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Budluvski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Water fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Budluvski looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Budluvski has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Budluvski there as he acknowledges the shot.
Budluvski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Water.
Good exchange - Water coming out on top.
Water uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Budluvski. #CL#
Water drives through and clinches with Budluvski against the cage.
Budluvski blocks an uppercut.
Budluvski has had enough of the clinch but Water keeps him there for the moment.
Water lands a body punch in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Budluvski breaks from the clinch.
Water lands a jab to Budluvski's midsection.
Water lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Budluvski circles away quickly and effectively.
We've been told by Water's head coaches at Hawaii Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A clash of legs there as Water blocks the low kick.
Budluvski closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #KD#
Water lands a big right hand that sends Budluvski crashing to the mat! Water stays standing though and waves Budluvski back to his feet!#ROC#Budluvski is rocked!#T1#
Water sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Budluvski's defenses. It connects perfectly with Budluvski's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hot Water!
A very excited looking Hot Water rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

 

Event: Hawaii Grappling 5     
Date:   Dec 18, 2023





175 cm
44 yrs
120 lbs



175 cm
42 yrs
165 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 17 losses; Jaro Lalla! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Darwin Budluvski!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Colin Fray and Paul Gruel.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Lalla keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Lalla pulls guard successfully.
Budluvski stopping the sweep attempt from Lalla.
We've been hearing good reports from Lalla'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.#SUB#
Lalla is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Budluvski is aware though and is defending well.
Budluvski controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Lalla is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Budluvski has his hands clasped together but Lalla extends and breaks Budluvski's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Lalla.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jaro Lalla!
Jaro Lalla bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: Hawaii MMA 2     
Date:   Dec 13, 2023
#R1#
Hudak lands a jab to the nose.
Budluvski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hudak was well out of range. Poor timing from Budluvski.#CL#
Hudak instigates a clinch.
Hudak goes for a takedown attempt but Budluvski pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Budluvski tries to clinch but Hudak moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Budluvski looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Budluvski stuffs the takedown attempt from Hudak. Hudak gets slowly back to his feet.
Budluvski needs to keep his hands up - Hudak had a free shot at his head there.
Budluvski lands with a thumping leg kick.
Darwin Budluvski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A shot to the liver by Hudak. Beautiful body shot.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Budluvski lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #TD#
Hudak is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Budluvski can't fight it off and eventually Hudak manages to take the fight to the floor. Budluvski looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Budluvski manages to escape and get back to his feet. #T1#
Hudak lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Budluvski throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL2#
Budluvski moves into the clinch.
Hudak tries for a takedown but Budluvski manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jamal Hudak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Budluvski keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hudak's efforts to push away.
Hudak has Budluvski pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Budluvski manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Budluvski can't break the clinch.
Budluvski wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC#
Hudak's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hudak takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #TD#
Hudak closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Budluvski did well to prevent Hudak getting side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB#
Hudak is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Budluvski looks like he's trying to stand up. #T2#
Hudak looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Hudak seems to be working for a kimura but Budluvski defends the submission attempt.
Hudak thows a huge punch but Budluvski dodges it nicely.
Budluvski wants to get back to his feet.
Budluvski keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hudak prevents Budluvski from standing back up. #SUB#
Hudak wants to work for an arm triangle but Budluvski is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hudak slips a nice elbow through Budluvski's hands, connecting with Budluvski's forehead.#T3#
Budluvski wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Hudak is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Hudak 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. #SUB#
Hudak is working for an americana but Budluvski has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Hudak was thinking about the submission.#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.
Hudak postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hudak wants to control from the top but Budluvski keeps moving.
Hudak 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.
Budluvski preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Budluvski wants to stand up but Hudak is controlling him.
Hudak keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Budluvski's head.
Budluvski is looking to stand up but Hudak isn't so interested in that idea.
Hudak's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jamal Hudak dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Hudak uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Budluvski.
Budluvski tries to bum rush Hudak with a series of wild strikes but Hudak uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hudak shoots in looking for a takedown. Budluvski tries to sprawl out of it but Hudak keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Budluvski manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice body punch from Budluvski.
Hudak avoids a kick to the body.
Budluvski throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hudak lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hudak ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Budluvski moves away.
A punch combination from Budluvski misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hudak shoots in for a takedown but Budluvski shows good takedown defense.
Budluvski throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hudak shoots in for a double leg but Budluvski sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jamal Hudak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hudak tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Budluvski manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Budluvski fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hudak checks it well.
Hudak fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T1#
Hudak tries to clinch up but Budluvski circles away and keeps his distance.#TD#
Hudak shoots in and bounces Budluvski off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Budluvski wants to get back to his feet but Hudak is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SUB#
Hudak drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Budluvski manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hudak has Budluvski in his guard.#REVB#
Hudak looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Hudak working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Budluvski doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Budluvski manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Hudak managing to control the position.
Budluvski wants to stand but Hudak has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Budluvski must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Hudak has an active guard here but Budluvski has managed to pass into half guard.
Budluvski tries to stand and escape but Hudak is controlling the position.
Jamal Hudak overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Hudak wants to get back to full guard.
Budluvski tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Hudak wants to get back to full guard.#SU2#
Budluvski stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. #TD#
Budluvski gets caught napping as Hudak dives in and scores a takedown. Budluvski manages to retain guard.
Hudak is stalling in the full guard.
Hudak stops Budluvski from standing up. #T4#
Hudak is working Budluvski over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hudak trying to control but Budluvski is working from the bottom.
Hudak showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Budluvski is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hudak is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darwin Budluvski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Hudak misses with a straight left.
Nice jab there from Budluvski.
Hudak is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hudak swinging wildly here.
Good exchange - Hudak coming out on top.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hudak.
Budluvski throws a shot to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hudak.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hudak smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hudak shoots in looking for a takedown. Budluvski tries to sprawl out of it but Hudak keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Budluvski manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jamal Hudak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hudak doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T1#
Budluvski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hudak.
Budluvski keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Budluvski dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hudak. That did some damage!
Hudak stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Budluvski.
Darwin Budluvski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hudak fails in his attempt to clinch.
Budluvski throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hudak has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hudak there as he acknowledges the shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hudak.
Budluvski explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Budluvski stuffs the takedown.
Hudak shoots in and drives through. Budluvski sprawls well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Budluvski 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 Hudak has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hudak and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Budluvski misses with the combination. #T2#
Hudak tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Budluvski paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hudak shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Budluvski as he avoids it easily.
Budluvski tries to counter by closing the distance.
Budluvski scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Budluvski just misses with a punch to the body.
Budluvski stuns Hudak with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hudak keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hudak moves out of range of the leg kick from Budluvski.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hudak checks a leg kick.
Hudak changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Budluvski keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Budluvski wants to counter the offense by Hudak and move into the clinch position.
Budluvski with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Budluvski on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Budluvski scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hudak stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Budluvski swings for the body but Hudak moves out of range.
Budluvski misses with a wild body shot.
Hudak seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T3#
Hudak's corner calls for a 1-2. Hudak obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hudak blocks a leg kick.
Hudak changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Budluvski throws out a leg kick but Hudak moves out of range and Budluvski only half commits.
Hudak half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Budluvski misses the shot to the body.
Budluvski slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Budluvski throws a leg kick but Hudak sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hudak circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hudak attempts a counter takedown but Budluvski avoids it well and moves away.
Hudak lands a jab to the nose.
Budluvski needs to keep his hands up - Hudak had a free shot at his head there.
Hudak avoids the body shot from Budluvski.
Hudak tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Budluvski manages to circle out of the way.#TD#
Hudak shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Budluvski is trying to defend but Hudak finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB#
Hudak is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Budluvski wants to stand back up but Hudak manages to pass into side control. #T4#
An elbow from Hudak crashes against the mat.
Hudak in side control, throwing shots but Budluvski defends. #SUB#
Hudak thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hudak tries to advance to mount but Budluvski denies him. #SUB#
Hudak thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Budluvski is not content to let Hudak control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Darwin Budluvski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Budluvski 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darwin Budluvski!

In his post fight interview, Darwin Budluvski started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: Hawaii Grappling 3     
Date:   Dec 11, 2023





175 cm
42 yrs
165 lbs



188 cm
31 yrs
210 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Darwin Budluvski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Mc Muffin !
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Chris Saunders and Paul Gruel.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Budluvski tries to clinch up.#CL#
Budluvski pushes Muffin up against the cage in a clinch.
Muffin fails to pull guard.
Budluvski has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Muffin after a bit of a struggle. #TD2#
Muffin manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB2#
Muffin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Budluvski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Muffin swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Muffin working for submissions but it's allowed Budluvski to get to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Muffin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Budluvski slows the pace down in half guard. #T1#
Muffin trying to hold on to Budluvski's head to control him but Budluvski postures up.
Budluvski is looking to advance position but Muffin won't allow it.
Muffin manages to get to full guard.
Budluvski trying to control but Muffin is working from the bottom.
Budluvski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Muffin swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Muffin has his hands on Budluvski's head, controlling the position. #SUB2#
Muffin has his foot on Budluvski's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Budluvski works his way back into a safe position though.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Muffin is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Budluvski (0) vs (2) Muffin
Muffin tries to free his leg and advance position but Budluvski is retaining full guard.
Muffin is fighting to break Budluvski's control of his arms but Budluvski is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Muffin trying to control the position from guard on top but Budluvski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Budluvski bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Muffin 's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Budluvski (2) vs (2) Muffin #T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Budluvski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Budluvski trying to control the position from guard on top but Muffin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Budluvski sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Muffin 's guard.
Budluvski tries to pass the half guard into mount. Muffin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are battling for position here. Muffin manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Muffin pulls Budluvski in to control the position.
Muffin keeping full guard, as Budluvski tries to pass.
Muffin looking to control.
Muffin has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T4##SUB2#
Muffin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Muffin keeping moving, preventing Budluvski from controlling successfully.
Budluvski sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Muffin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Budluvski is one step ahead there.
Muffin keeping full guard, as Budluvski tries to pass. #T5#
Muffin keeping moving, preventing Budluvski from controlling successfully.
Budluvski looking to pass the guard.
Muffin keeping moving, preventing Budluvski from controlling successfully.
Muffin controlling the position.#SUB2#
Muffin is looking for a triangle but Budluvski pushes his legs off easily.
Budluvski sitting in guard here, content to control.
Muffin keeping moving, preventing Budluvski from controlling successfully. #T6#
Budluvski tries to free his leg and advance position but Muffin is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Muffin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Budluvski stopping the sweep attempt from Muffin .#SUB2#
Muffin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Budluvski defends it easily.#SUB2#
Muffin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Budluvski can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Muffin has control of Budluvski's left arm, preventing Budluvski from doing any damage. #T7##SUB2#
Muffin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Budluvski defends well.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Muffin holds on and takes a little breather.
Muffin trying to keep a closed guard but Budluvski is proving a slippery customer.
Budluvski preventing the sweep.
Budluvski trying to control but Muffin is working from the bottom.
Muffin 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.#T8#
Muffin keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Muffin is looking for a triangle but Budluvski pushes his legs off easily.
Budluvski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Muffin is keeping the position for now.
Muffin trying to control the position.
Budluvski controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Muffin is trying to control the position but Budluvski postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Budluvski wants to pass the guard but Muffin is keeping the position.#T9#
Budluvski is pushing down on Muffin 's leg trying to pass to half guard. Muffin is fighting to maintain full guard but Budluvski has managed to sneak the leg through.
Muffin tries to get to full guard but Budluvski has control of the leg.
Budluvski tries to pass to full mount but Muffin defends it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Muffin manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Budluvski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Muffin swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Muffin has his foot on Budluvski's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Budluvski works his way back into a safe position though.
Budluvski being controlled here momentarily.
Muffin looking to control. #T10##SUB2#
Muffin looking for a guillotine here but Budluvski defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Muffin looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Budluvski passes into half guard.
Budluvski content to control rather than advance.
Budluvski is thwarting Muffin 's attempts to control the position.#T11#
Muffin is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Budluvski's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Budluvski's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Budluvski (2) vs (6) Muffin
Budluvski trying to control the hands but Muffin won't let him.
Budluvski can't escape the position. #SUB2#
Budluvski fending off the submission attempt from Muffin .
Muffin not allowing Budluvski to control his hands. #T12##SUB2#
Muffin is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Budluvski turns into Muffin and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Budluvski (4) vs (6) Muffin
Budluvski passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Budluvski (7) vs (6) Muffin
Muffin manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Budluvski (7) vs (8) Muffin
Budluvski trying to control but Muffin postures up.
Muffin is pressing down on Budluvski's thigh, looking to free his foot. Budluvski is holding on for now. #T13#
Muffin with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Muffin is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Budluvski is refusing to be controlled, as Muffin sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Muffin is looking for a kimura but Budluvski is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Muffin to get the leverage.
Budluvski is looking for a sweep. Muffin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Budluvski keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #SUB2#
Muffin is looking for a kimura but Budluvski is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Muffin to get the leverage.
Budluvski might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T14#
Budluvski makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Budluvski.
Budluvski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Muffin is one step ahead there.
Budluvski controls Muffin momentarily but Muffin frees himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Muffin tries to free his leg and advance position but Budluvski is retaining full guard.
Muffin trying to control but Budluvski is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Muffin wins on points by 8 to 7.
Mc Muffin really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Hawaii Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

 

Event: Hawaii Grappling 2     
Date:   Dec 04, 2023





172 cm
26 yrs
190 lbs



175 cm
42 yrs
165 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Woodie Maykit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Darwin Budluvski!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Ryoma Takatsuka and Roger Salmon.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Maykit scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Maykit (4) vs (0) Budluvski
Budluvski can't do much from the bottom here.
Budluvski controls the position for a moment.
Maykit tries to advance to mount but Budluvski denies him. #SUB#
Maykit tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Maykit has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Budluvski is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Maykit is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Budluvski is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Maykit goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Budluvski rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Maykit's guard! Nice work there by Budluvski!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maykit (4) vs (2) Budluvski#SUB#
Budluvski content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Maykit has locked up a guillotine! Maykit's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Budluvski is holding on here and Maykit must be using up a lot of energy. Budluvski has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Maykit gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Woodie Maykit!
A very excited looking Woodie Maykit 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: Nfld FN 49     
Date:   Oct 26, 2023
#R1#
Budluvski misses with a kick to the body.
Budluvski attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Budluvski punishes Lynar's body with a nice straight punch.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Lynar.
Lynar taking a breather here.
Lynar is looking to take a break and control but Budluvski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Budluvski wants to get back to his feet but Lynar drags him back down.#T1##SUB2#
Lynar wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Budluvski, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Lynar working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Lynar prevents Budluvski from escaping the position.
Budluvski trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Lynar has knee on belly and moves into mount. #SUB2#
Lynar goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Budluvski turns into him and now he's in Lynar's guard. #T2##SUB2#
Lynar is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lynar is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Budluvski tries to stand but Lynar is controlling from the bottom. #SUB2#
Budluvski got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lynar has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Budluvski has managed to get both his arms back between Lynar's legs - danger averted.
Budluvski has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Lynar is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T3##SUB2#
Budluvski avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Budluvski wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Lynar's closed guard. He's half up but Lynar has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Lynar pivots and extends the arm, Budluvski falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Lynar! Well done that man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sebastion Lynar!
Sebastion Lynar tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

 

Event: Nfld live 46     
Date:   Sep 30, 2023
#R1##CL#
Knox gets tackled into the cage by Budluvski. Budluvski maintains the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Budluvski.
Budluvski prevents the takedown attempt.
Knox is trying to pull guard but Budluvski turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Budluvski lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Knox misses with a hook to the ribs.
Budluvski lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Knox tries to throw a body punch but Budluvski avoids it by throwing Knox back against the cage.
Knox tries to pull guard but Budluvski won't allow it.
Darwin Budluvski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aramis Knox.
Budluvski lands with a light punch inside. #CUT#It looks like Aramis Knox has been cut.
Knox is trying to pull guard but Budluvski turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Knox jumps guard but Budluvski stands there with Knox around his waist. Knox gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Knox scores with a nice short uppercut.
Budluvski blocks the elbow strike.
Knox jumps guard but Budluvski stands there with Knox around his waist. Knox gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #BC#
Budluvski manages to break the clinch.
Knox slips a straight right by Budluvski.
Budluvski connects with a solid leg kick.
Budluvski fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Knox looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Darwin Budluvski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Budluvski looks to clinch
and Knox counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Budluvski with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Knox misses with a jab, cross combination.
Budluvski throws the kick towards the body but Knox avoids it.
Budluvski looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Knox tries to close the distance and clinch up but Budluvski swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Budluvski tried to counter with a leg kick but Knox avoided it.
Budluvski explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Budluvski throws a body punch but Knox moves out of range.
Knox with the counter takedown but Budluvski avoids it easily.#CL2#
Knox pushes Budluvski up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Knox jumps guard.
Knox trying to control the position. #SUB2#
Knox has his foot on Budluvski's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Budluvski works his way back into a safe position though.#SU#
Knox is working an open guard so Budluvski takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Knox dodges the punch combination from Budluvski.
Knox doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T2#
Budluvski throws a body shot but no joy.
Knox takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Budluvski. Knox does a little dance to reset his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Budluvski scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Knox doesn't seem bothered though. #CL#
Knox gets tackled into the cage by Budluvski. Budluvski maintains the clinch.
Knox is trying to pull guard but Budluvski has him pressed against the cage.
Knox drops down looking for an ankle pick but Budluvski pulls his leg out and moves away.
Budluvski tries to clinch but Knox is having none of it.
Knox swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Budluvski throws a series of punches but Knox moves out of range.
Knox takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Budluvski misses the shot to the body.
Budluvski throws a body punch but Knox moves out of range.
Budluvski does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
The fighters circling - Budluvski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Budluvski sets himself, and Knox steps forward looking for the clinch! Budluvski avoids it this time.
Budluvski just misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Knox checks a leg kick.
Knox lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Budluvski throws a leg kick
and Knox counters with a stiff right hand.
Knox with a nice calf kick.
A shot to the liver by Knox. Beautiful body shot.
Budluvski misses with a hook to the body
and Knox counters with a stiff right hand.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Budluvski.
Knox lands a body shot.
Budluvski misses with a body shot.
Knox throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Budluvski takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Budluvski misses with a hook
and Knox counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Budluvski swinging wildly here.
Knox unleashes a big counter combination but Budluvski bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knox swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Budluvski just misses with a punch to the body.
Knox will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Budluvski throws a left and a right that both miss
and Knox counters with a two punch combo.
Budluvski scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Budluvski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Knox paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Budluvski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Budluvski connects with a crisp jab.
Budluvski throws a nice looking combination but Knox bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Budluvski lands with a nice body punch.
Knox tries to clinch but Budluvski moves out of range.
That kick from Budluvski tenderised Knox's leg. Knox is trying to keep his angry face on.
Knox changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Budluvski throws a body punch but Knox moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darwin Budluvski dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aramis Knox's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Budluvski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Knox circles away quickly and effectively.
Budluvski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knox was well out of range. Poor timing from Budluvski.
Budluvski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knox moves away.
Knox is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Budluvski with a body shot.
Budluvski is looking to wear down Knox with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Budluvski thows a left - swing and a miss!
Budluvski moves in looking to clinch but Knox pushes him off.
Knox keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Despite the aggression on Knox's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Budluvski will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Knox lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#CL2#
Knox clinches up with Budluvski and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Knox decides to pull guard.
Knox not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox throws some sloppy strikes off his back. #T1##SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Knox is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Knox throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Knox is trying to keep Budluvski in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Budluvski decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
A shot to the body from Budluvski misses
and Knox counters with a nice uppercut.
Budluvski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Knox.
Knox throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Budluvski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Knox swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Budluvski throws a leg kick but Knox checks it.
Knox doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Knox tries to clinch there but Budluvski circles away. #T2#
Budluvski throws a lazy uppercut
and Knox counters with a left to the body.
Budluvski throws a lazy right hand but Knox sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Knox wants to counter with a clinch but Budluvski pushes him away.
Budluvski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Darwin Budluvski is winning the standup battle so far.
Budluvski throws a low kick, looking for Knox's leg but Knox calmly moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on Knox's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Budluvski tries to land a leg kick but Knox saw it coming and moves away.
The fighters circling - Budluvski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Budluvski looks to throw a body kick
and Knox counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Budluvski throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Knox connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Budluvski wants to clinch.
Budluvski swats away the attempt to clinch by Knox.
Budluvski misses with an uppercut
and Knox counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Budluvski takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #CL2#
Knox moves into the clinch.
Knox lands with a short shot to the head.
Budluvski throws a punch but it's blocked by Knox.
Budluvski swings wildly with an uppercut but Knox uses good head movement to avoid it.
Budluvski throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Budluvski misses with some punches.
Knox tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Budluvski just stands there and leans against the cage.
Knox swings wildly with an uppercut but Budluvski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knox tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #TD2#
Knox pulls Budluvski into guard.
Knox not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Budluvski wants to get up but he can't break Knox's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T4##SUB2#
Knox is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Knox trying to control the position. #SU#
Knox is working an open guard so Budluvski takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
A punch combination from Knox misses.
Budluvski tries to counter by clinching up but Knox breaks away and moves out of range.
Budluvski chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Budluvski scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Knox doesn't seem bothered though.
Budluvski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knox.
Knox doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knox checks a low kick from Budluvski.
Darwin Budluvski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Budluvski throws a series of punches but Knox avoids them all with ease.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Aramis Knox will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Aramis Knox's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Knox on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Budluvski looks to clinch
and Knox counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Budluvski ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Knox scores with a hook.
Knox slips a straight right by Budluvski.
Budluvski comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Knox moves out of range of the strikes.#CL#
Budluvski gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Knox jumps guard and drags Budluvski to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SU#
Budluvski gets to his feet - Knox follows without any prompting.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knox closes this distance looking for a takedown but Budluvski circles away.
Budluvski misses with a body punch
and Knox counters with a nice uppercut.
Budluvski swings for the body but Knox moves out of range.
An inside leg kick from Budluvski misses.
Budluvski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Aramis Knox is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Budluvski throws a low kick, looking for Knox's leg but Knox calmly moves out of range.
Budluvski is looking to score with low kicks.
Budluvski lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Knox at a distance.
Budluvski throws a leg kick
and Knox cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Knox tries to clinch up.
Budluvski throws a body kick that misses.
Despite the aggression on Knox's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Budluvski throws a body kick that misses
and Budluvski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Budluvski doesn't manage to clinch there - Knox circles away.
Knox is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Budluvski with a body shot.
Budluvski with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Budluvski misses the target.
Knox avoids a kick to the body.
Budluvski swings for the body but Knox moves out of range.
Knox now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#CL2#
Knox gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T2#
Budluvski managing to block the knees to the body from Knox. #BC#
Budluvski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Budluvski lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Budluvski throws a leg kick that is checked
and Knox counters with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Budluvski misses with a low kick.
Budluvski jabs at Knox's body.
Knox lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Budluvski gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Knox cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Knox slips under a jab from Budluvski.
A low kick from Budluvski misses
and Knox counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Budluvski moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Knox throws a right and a left that Budluvski avoids nicely.
Knox bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A countering left hand to the body from Knox misses.
Budluvski misses with a hook
and Knox counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
A big left from Budluvski misses.
A big left from Knox misses.
Budluvski misses with the body kick
and Knox counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Budluvski tries to clinch there but Knox circles away.
As Budluvski backs off Knox throws a huge counter combo but Budluvski manages to avoid it all.
Budluvski closes the distance looking to clinch
and Knox counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Knox bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Knox wants to clinch up but Budluvski keeps it at a distance.
Budluvski takes a swing at Knox's ribcage but misses.
Knox let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Knox takes a swing at Budluvski's ribcage but misses.
Budluvski is looking to score with low kicks.
Knox misses with an attempted mid kick.
Knox uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Budluvski. #T4#
Budluvski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knox.
Budluvski is looking to chop away at Knox's legs.
Knox connects with a nice looking jab.
Budluvski throws a sloppy body shot
and Knox counters with a good low kick that Budluvski was not able to check.
Budluvski keeps the fight on the outside.
Budluvski throws a front kick aimed at Knox's knee but Knox avoids it well.
Budluvski keeps the fight on the outside.
Budluvski throws out a leg kick but Knox moves out of range and Budluvski only half commits.
Budluvski attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Budluvski thows a leg kick but Knox checks it
and Budluvski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Budluvski throws a leg kick
and Knox counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Budluvski throws a poor cross that misses
and Budluvski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice body punch from Budluvski.
Budluvski wants to clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Aramis Knox.
I think Knox 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aramis Knox!

A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Aramis Knox made sure he mentioned 020 Clothing , along with how happy he was to win his fight.

 

Event: Nfld live 42     
Date:   Aug 26, 2023
#R1#
Budluvski looks to land a right hand but OByrne moved out of range.
Budluvski feints and then cracks OByrne's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow OByrne down.
Budluvski with a body punch. A glancing blow.
OByrne defending well as Budluvski loads up on a big left hand.
Budluvski throws a body punch but OByrne moves out of range.
OByrne wants to slow Budluvski down by chopping away at his legs.
Budluvski misses with an attempted mid kick.
OByrne throwing a counter right hand but Budluvski manages to avoid it.
Budluvski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Budluvski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but OByrne was well out of range. Poor timing from Budluvski.
Budluvski looks for the body kick but OByrne saw that one coming.
OByrne has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gorilla Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Budluvski throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Budluvski looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Budluvski lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Budluvski fails to land with a series of punches.
Budluvski fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and OByrne has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A big left from OByrne misses. #T1#
Budluvski tries to score with a low kick but OByrne moves his leg out of the way.
A swing and a miss from Budluvski.
Budluvski walks into a left hand.
Budluvski scores with a push kick.#CL2#
Budluvski closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Budluvski misses with a hook from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Budluvski.
OByrne makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
OByrne misses with some punches.
Budluvski throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Budluvski. #BC2#
Budluvski breaks the clinch.
Budluvski throws out a leg kick but OByrne moves out of range and Budluvski only half commits.
Budluvski swings away with a body shot that misses
and OByrne counters with a lovely straight right hand!
OByrne avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
OByrne takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Budluvski dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on OByrne. That did some damage!#T2#
Budluvski scores with a nice body kick.
OByrne looks to land a left hand but Budluvski moved out of range nicely.
Budluvski moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Budluvski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Darwin Budluvski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Budluvski lands a body shot.
Budluvski throws a right hand that OByrne ducks under and follows up with a left that OByrne also avoids with ease.
Nice body punch from OByrne.
Budluvski's corner calls for a 1-2. Budluvski obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
OByrne checks the leg kick.
Budluvski throws a body shot but no joy.
OByrne lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Budluvski throws a push kick but OByrne slaps the foot to one side.
Budluvski swings for the body but OByrne moves out of range.
Budluvski misses with a body kick.#T3#
OByrne thuds his right hand into Budluvski's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
OByrne pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Budluvski misses with a leg kick
and OByrne counters with a left to the body.
Budluvski swings away with a body shot that misses
and OByrne cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
OByrne throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Budluvski's jab looks to have found its range, popping OByrne under the eye.
OByrne keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL2#
Budluvski forces OByrne back against the cage and clinches.
OByrne lands with a right to the head.
OByrne working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
OByrne breaks the clinch.
A big left from OByrne misses.
OByrne ducks under a wild hook from Budluvski.
Budluvski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but OByrne moves away.
Budluvski throws a front kick aimed at OByrne's knee but OByrne avoids it well.
OByrne throws a quick counter head kick but Budluvski was just out of range.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Budluvski listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
OByrne misses with the combination.
Budluvski throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Budluvski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but OByrne manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Budluvski. OByrne does a little dance to reset his feet.
Budluvski walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. OByrne checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A punch combination from OByrne misses.
Budluvski throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Budluvski instigates a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from OByrne fails to land.
Budluvski misses with a punch on the inside.
OByrne is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
OByrne breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Budluvski misses with a body shot.
OByrne appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darwin Budluvski dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL2#
Budluvski pushes OByrne up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
OByrne breaks from the clinch.
Budluvski blocks a jab.
Budluvski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Budluvski shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. OByrne eats them both and turns towards Budluvski to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT2#It looks like Joseph OByrne has been cut.
OByrne pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Budluvski now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Darwin Budluvski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Budluvski connects with a body shot that sends OByrne's belly button to the back.
Budluvski misses with a wild body shot.
A little feinted left hand from OByrne on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
OByrne moves out of range as Budluvski strikes.
Joseph OByrne is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Budluvski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from OByrne.
A quick step to the side and OByrne tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Budluvski attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
OByrne blocks the body kick.
Budluvski throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and OByrne makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A head kick misses from OByrne.
Budluvski throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent OByrne stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T1#
Budluvski ducks under a wild hook from OByrne.
Budluvski misses with a left hand
and OByrne counters with a stiff right hand.
OByrne scores with a nice strike.
Budluvski moves out of range of the leg kick from OByrne.
OByrne takes one to the side of the head.
Budluvski throws a quick inside leg kick.
OByrne throws an overhand right that lands on Budluvski's shoulder, as Budluvski tries to avoid the shot.
OByrne throws a body punch but Budluvski moves out of range.
Budluvski tried to score with a low kick but OByrne checks it.
Budluvski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Budluvski throws a lazy right hand but OByrne sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice defenses there by OByrne.
A little feinted left hand from OByrne on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Budluvski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from OByrne.#T2#
Budluvski lands a nice leg kick that just misses OByrne's sensitive parts.
Budluvski fails in his attempt to clinch.
OByrne 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.
Budluvski thows a body kick. OByrne tries to catch it but that hurt him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Budluvski throws a right hand that misses
and OByrne counters with a left to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Budluvski. OByrne does a little dance to reset his feet.
OByrne appears to be looking for a big counter.
Some wild striking there from OByrne.
Budluvski throws a lazy uppercut
and OByrne connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
OByrne keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
OByrne showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Budluvski.
Budluvski connects with an inside leg kick.#T3#
Budluvski takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
OByrne throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Budluvski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Budluvski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
OByrne is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Budluvski will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
OByrne throws a big counter combination but Budluvski scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Budluvski tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and OByrne is able to avoid easily.
Budluvski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Budluvski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Budluvski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
OByrne throws a counter high kick but Budluvski was just alert enough to avoid it.
OByrne rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Budluvski moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
OByrne takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
OByrne takes a shot to the body in his stride.
OByrne takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
OByrne misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Budluvski looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T4#
Budluvski throws a big shot that misses.
A little feinted left hand from OByrne on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Budluvski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Budluvski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from OByrne.
Budluvski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
OByrne feinted there with a counter leg kick.
OByrne lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Budluvski circles away quickly and effectively.
Budluvski fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Budluvski fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Budluvski wants to land a leg kick but OByrne is out of range.
Budluvski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice body punch from Budluvski.
Budluvski misses with a right hand
enabling OByrne to counter with a crisp jab.
Budluvski is breathing heavily.
OByrne tries a head kick but it misses.
Budluvski throws a leg kick but OByrne checks it.
OByrne was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darwin Budluvski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Joseph OByrne's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
OByrne looks to score with a jab to the body but Budluvski is just out of range.
Budluvski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Budluvski throws a body shot but no joy.
Budluvski on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by OByrne. OByrne obviously looking to wear him down.
OByrne slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Budluvski clobbers OByrne with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Budluvski sizes up OByrne with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Budluvski tries to land a front kick but OByrne steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Budluvski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Budluvski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Budluvski swings away with a leg kick that misses.
OByrne works the jab nicely.
OByrne throws a hook but Budluvski avoids it easily.
OByrne ducks under a wild hook from Budluvski.#T1#
OByrne showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Budluvski.
Budluvski misses with a two punch combination.
OByrne closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Budluvski throws a leg kick but OByrne moved away.
OByrne is looking to counter with head kicks.
Budluvski scores with a nice head shot.
Budluvski comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
OByrne takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Budluvski explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
OByrne misses with an uppercut
and Budluvski counters with a leg kick.
Budluvski scores with the left hand. OByrne knows he should have avoided that one.
Budluvski misses with a body shot.
Budluvski is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down OByrne rather than just go for the knockout.
Budluvski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The fight stays on the outside here - Budluvski looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
OByrne is looking to counter with head kicks.#T2#
Budluvski looks to throw the jab but OByrne is out of range.
A head kick misses from OByrne.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
OByrne lands a jab to the head.
Budluvski takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Budluvski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but OByrne was well out of range. Poor timing from Budluvski.
OByrne throws a counter high kick but Budluvski was just alert enough to avoid it.
Budluvski swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and OByrne counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Budluvski.
Joseph OByrne has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
OByrne ducks under a wild hook from Budluvski.
OByrne will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Budluvski tries to clinch but OByrne is having none of it.
Budluvski scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Budluvski is looking to clinch but OByrne is avoiding it.
OByrne throwing a counter right hand but Budluvski manages to avoid it.
Budluvski cracks a nice hook into OByrne's ribs.#CL2#
Budluvski gets in close and instigates a clinch.
OByrne lands a hook to the side of the head.
Budluvski misses with some punches. #BC#
OByrne breaks from the clinch.
Budluvski looks to score with a jab to the body but OByrne is just out of range.
Budluvski feints and then cracks OByrne's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow OByrne down.
OByrne doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
OByrne avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
OByrne appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Budluvski misses with a double jab.
OByrne seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Good exchange - OByrne coming out on top.
That kick from Budluvski tenderised OByrne's leg. OByrne is trying to keep his angry face on.
OByrne looks to score with a jab to the body but Budluvski is just out of range.#T4#
Budluvski closes the distance looking to clinch
and OByrne counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A punch lands to the side of OByrne 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Budluvski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but OByrne moves away.
Budluvski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but OByrne manages to avoid it.
OByrne seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL2#
Budluvski forces OByrne back against the cage and clinches.
OByrne fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
OByrne breaks the clinch.
Budluvski connects with a body shot.
Budluvski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from OByrne.
Budluvski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from OByrne.
Budluvski tries to land a body kick
and OByrne counters with a straight right hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Budluvski darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darwin Budluvski!

Jumping up and down and very excited, Darwin Budluvski waved his t-shirt featuring 30th Century Beer Store's logo in front of the cameras.

 

Event: Nfld FN 45     
Date:   Aug 03, 2023
#R1#
Budluvski fails with an attempt to clinch.
Skystalker tries to bum rush Budluvski with a series of wild strikes but Budluvski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Budluvski misses with a lunging right hand
and Skystalker counters with a three punch combo that has Budluvski backing up. Budluvski nods at Skystalker to acknowledge the strikes.
Skystalker takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Skystalker takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Budluvski misses the jab.
Skystalker shapes to counter with a head kick.
Skystalker scores with a hook.#TD2#
Skystalker shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Skystalker prevents Budluvski from standing back up.
Skystalker sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Budluvski defending well though.
Skystalker prevents Budluvski from standing back up. #SUB2#
Skystalker is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Budluvski is just riding it out for now. Skystalker eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Skystalker is working for a submission of some sort. #T1##SUB2#
Skystalker is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Budluvski doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Skystalker. #SUB2#
Skystalker is looking for a kimura here.
Skystalker passes the guard and advances to mount! #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Skystalker working for a submission but Budluvski is keeping him at bay. #SUB2#
Skystalker is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Budluvski has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Budluvski! #SUB2#
Skystalker is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Budluvski has his hands clasped together but Skystalker extends and breaks Budluvski's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Skystalker.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Anni Skystalker!
Anni Skystalker bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 262     
Date:   Jun 23, 2023
#R1#
Dominguez lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dominguez buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dominguez throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Budluvski on the side of the head.
A low kick from Budluvski is predictable there
and Dominguez counters with a stiff right hand.
Dominguez tries a head kick but it misses.
Budluvski chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dominguez gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Budluvski.#CUT#It looks like Montesh Dominguez has been cut.
Budluvski looks to land a right hand but Dominguez moved out of range.
Dominguez stuns Budluvski with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dominguez scores with the left hand. Budluvski knows he should have avoided that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dominguez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Budluvski was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Budluvski stuns Dominguez with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Budluvski throws a body shot but no joy.
Dominguez throws a body shot but no joy.
Budluvski throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Budluvski looks to land a combination but Dominguez avoids it well.
Dominguez looks to land a body kick but Budluvski moved away.
Budluvski misses with a series of wild punches.
Dominguez throws a jab but it's blocked by Budluvski.
Dominguez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Budluvski.
Dominguez misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Dominguez throws a head kick that misses.
Budluvski takes one to the side of the head.
Budluvski lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Dominguez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Budluvski looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Dominguez keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Budluvski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A quick step to the side and Budluvski tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dominguez clobbers Budluvski with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dominguez lands a jab.
Budluvski throws a solid leg kick but Dominguez takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Budluvski.
Dominguez scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dominguez looks to score with a jab to the body but Budluvski is just out of range.
Budluvski lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Budluvski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dominguez is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Budluvski had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Dominguez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Budluvski stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dominguez cracks Budluvski with an open hand slap.
Budluvski works the jab nicely.
Nice uppercut lands for Dominguez. That snapped Budluvski's head back.
Budluvski checks the leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dominguez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Budluvski. #T2#
Budluvski tries a low kick but Dominguez avoids it.
Dominguez fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Budluvski just misses with a punch to the body.
Budluvski looks to clinch
letting Dominguez counter with a right hand.
Dominguez scores with a head kick.
Dominguez takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Budluvski doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dominguez has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Budluvski.#CL#
Budluvski clinches up with Dominguez and pushes him back against the cage.
Budluvski swings wildly with an uppercut but Dominguez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dominguez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Budluvski tries a body shot but Dominguez blocks it.
Dominguez pushes off an throws an elbow but Budluvski leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Dominguez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Budluvski lands a left hand.
Budluvski lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dominguez backwards.
Budluvski tries a body shot but Dominguez blocks it.
Budluvski misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T3#
Dominguez scores with a knee to the head.
Dominguez lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Dominguez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dominguez can't find room to land a body shot as Budluvski controls the action. #BC#
Budluvski breaks from the clinch.
Budluvski takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Budluvski dodges the punch combination from Dominguez.
Dominguez swings for the body but Budluvski moves out of range.
Budluvski takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Budluvski ducks under a wild hook from Dominguez.
It looked like Budluvski was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Dominguez.
Dominguez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A clash of legs there as Budluvski blocks the low kick.
Dominguez lands a glancing blow to the side of Budluvski's head.
Dominguez checks 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!
Dominguez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Budluvski.
Budluvski half committed to a counter leg kick.
Dominguez scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Budluvski attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Budluvski digs a good hook to Dominguez's body. #T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Dominguez. Budluvski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Budluvski wants to slow Dominguez down by chopping away at his legs.
Budluvski misses the jab.
Dominguez digs a good hook to Budluvski's body.
Budluvski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Budluvski digs a good hook to Dominguez's body.
Dominguez avoids the body shot from Budluvski.
Dominguez misses with a straight left.
Dominguez has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Budluvski is looking to wear down Dominguez with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A head kick misses from Dominguez.
Budluvski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dominguez.
Budluvski throws a hook but Dominguez avoids it easily.
Budluvski takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Budluvski takes a body punch but keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dominguez lands a jab to the nose.
Dominguez scores with a jab to the head.
Dominguez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dominguez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Budluvski.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Montesh Dominguez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Montesh Dominguez's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Dominguez plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Montesh Dominguez seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Budluvski gets tackled into the cage by Dominguez. Dominguez maintains the clinch.
Budluvski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Budluvski gets through Dominguez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dominguez misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Budluvski.
Dominguez misses with a knee to the head.
Dominguez throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Dominguez lands a body shot.
Dominguez lands a knee to the body.
Dominguez lands a shot to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Budluvski.
Budluvski managing to block the knees to the body from Dominguez.
Budluvski throws a head punch that misses.
Dominguez misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Budluvski.
Dominguez lands a hook that snaps the head of Budluvski backwards.
Dominguez throws an elbow but it misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Budluvski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dominguez tries to land a knee to the head but Budluvski blocks with his arms.
Dominguez missing with knees to the body.
Budluvski doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1#
Dominguez is working Budluvski over against the cage.
Budluvski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dominguez.
Budluvski misses with a punch to the body.
Dominguez scores with a hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dominguez pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Dominguez lands a damaging elbow.
Dominguez comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Montesh Dominguez seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Budluvski lands a nice shot to the body.
Budluvski on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dominguez tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Budluvski avoids it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dominguez.
Dominguez prevents a body shot from Budluvski.
Dominguez throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Budluvski tries a body shot but Dominguez blocks it.
Budluvski blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dominguez swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Budluvski manages to break the clinch.
Budluvski connects with a nice looking jab. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dominguez with the inside leg kick.
Dominguez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Budluvski at a distance.
Budluvski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Budluvski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dominguez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Budluvski tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Budluvski. Dominguez does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice side step and Dominguez releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Dominguez lands an overhand right.
Dominguez misses with a leg kick.
Budluvski takes a swing at Dominguez's ribcage but misses.
Budluvski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dominguez manages to avoid it.
Dominguez smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CL#
Budluvski closes the distance and clinches.
Budluvski blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short body shot lands from Dominguez as the two fighters clinch.
Budluvski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Budluvski tries to work over Dominguez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Budluvski lands a body punch in the clinch.
Budluvski misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Dominguez lands a right hand.
Budluvski on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dominguez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A shot in the inside from Dominguez.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dominguez throws an elbow but misses.
Budluvski working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dominguez misses with a body punch.
Dominguez tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dominguez lands an elbow that stopped Budluvski in his tracks for a moment.
A shot in the inside from Dominguez.
Dominguez lands a body shot in the clinch. #BC#
Budluvski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dominguez with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dominguez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Budluvski moves away.
Dominguez connects with a single shot there.
Good leg kick by Budluvski.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dominguez lands with an overhand left.
Budluvski tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dominguez is able to avoid easily.
Dominguez takes a swing at Budluvski's ribcage but misses.
Dominguez throws a body punch but Budluvski moves out of range.
Budluvski is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Dominguez.#T4#
Budluvski lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Budluvski.
Dominguez misses with a double jab.
Dominguez avoids the body shot from Budluvski.
Budluvski takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Budluvski takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dominguez lands a nice looking body shot.
Dominguez lands with a hook. Budluvski tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nice defenses there by Budluvski.
Budluvski swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice straight punches there by Dominguez. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dominguez.
Budluvski throws a body shot but no joy.
Budluvski avoids the body shot from Dominguez.
Dominguez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dominguez feints and then cracks Budluvski's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Budluvski down.
Dominguez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Budluvski. Dominguez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dominguez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Budluvski throws a body punch but Dominguez moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Montesh Dominguez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Montesh Dominguez's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Budluvski doesn't manage to clinch there - Dominguez circles away.
Dominguez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dominguez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Budluvski throws out the jab.
Dominguez ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Budluvski moves out of range as Dominguez throws a body kick.
Dominguez keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Budluvski misses with a series of wild punches. #CL#
Budluvski moves into the clinch successfully.
Dominguez is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Budluvski is defending well for now.
Dominguez landing knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Budluvski tries to break free but Dominguez pushes him back against the cage.
Budluvski lands an elbow inside.
Budluvski takes an elbow to the forehead.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Budluvski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dominguez prevents a body shot from Budluvski.
A body shot lands from Dominguez.
Dominguez is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#T1#
Dominguez works on Budluvski's body with a couple of short punches.
Dominguez throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dominguez lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Dominguez lands an elbow just above Budluvski 's eye.
Dominguez lands an uppercut.
Dominguez lands a shoulder strike.
Dominguez misses with a knee to the head.
Dominguez tries to land a knee to the head but Budluvski blocks with his arms.
Dominguez tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Budluvski avoids it.
Dominguez with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Dominguez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dominguez unloads a knee to the mid-section. Budluvski lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Dominguez lands a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short body shot lands from Dominguez as the two fighters clinch.
A shot in the inside from Dominguez.
Dominguez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Budluvski backwards.
Budluvski looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Dominguez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Budluvski's elbow. #T2#
Dominguez using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Dominguez lands a hook that snaps the head of Budluvski backwards.
Dominguez with a knee to the head.
Dominguez trying to land knees to the body.
Dominguez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dominguez lands a nice shot to the body.
Dominguez works on Budluvski's body with a couple of short punches.
Dominguez lands a body punch in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Dominguez.
Dominguez lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dominguez is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Budluvski is defending well for now.
Dominguez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dominguez scores a nice knee to the body.
Dominguez connects with a knee to the head.
Dominguez landing knees to the head.
Dominguez lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Dominguez lands an elbow inside. #T3#
Budluvski can't find room to land a body shot as Dominguez controls the action.
Dominguez tries to land a knee to the head but Budluvski blocks with his arms.
Dominguez using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Dominguez misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Budluvski.
Dominguez tries to throw a body punch but Budluvski avoids it by throwing Dominguez back against the cage.
Dominguez tries a body shot but Budluvski blocks it.
Dominguez throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dominguez throws a knee to the head but misses.
Budluvski lands a left hand.
Dominguez prevents a body shot from Budluvski.
Budluvski avoiding damage as Dominguez throws knees to the body.
Dominguez with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Budluvski tries to work over Dominguez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dominguez throws an elbow but misses.
Budluvski misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dominguez takes an elbow to the forehead.
A body shot lands from Dominguez.
Dominguez misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Dominguez lands an elbow that stopped Budluvski in his tracks for a moment.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dominguez. #BC#
Budluvski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dominguez slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dominguez's corner calls for a 1-2. Dominguez obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Budluvski scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dominguez doesn't seem bothered though.
Budluvski slips a jab and a cross from Dominguez.
Budluvski scores with a leg kick.
Montesh Dominguez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Budluvski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dominguez moves away.
An inside leg kick lands from Budluvski.
Budluvski checks a low kick from Dominguez.
Dominguez takes a swing at Budluvski's ribcage but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dominguez connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Budluvski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dominguez blocks a low kick nicely.
Darwin Budluvski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dominguez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Montesh Dominguez!

Montesh Dominguez thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 256     
Date:   May 31, 2023
#R1#
Budluvski takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Karter has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Karter does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Sloppy strikes from Karter. Those never looked like landing.
Karter misses with a low kick.
Nice shot by Karter.
Budluvski tries to land a leg kick but Karter saw it coming and moves away.
Budluvski scores with a jab to the jaw.
Karter uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Budluvski has time to react.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Karter, as that shot connected.
Budluvski throws a body punch but Karter moves out of range.
Karter lands a glancing blow to the side of Budluvski's head.
Karter buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Karter looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Budluvski walks into a stiff left hand from Karter.
Karter takes a swing at Budluvski's ribcage but misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Budluvski misses the target.
Budluvski lands with a nice body punch.
Nice straight punches there by Karter. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Karter.
Budluvski takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Karter misses the jab.
It looked like Budluvski wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Karter takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Karter just misses with a punch to the body.
Budluvski scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T1#
The fighters circling - Karter throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Karter misses with a hook.
Karter thuds a left hand into Budluvski's body.
Karter keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Budluvski.
Budluvski throws a leg kick but Karter sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Karter lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A big right from Karter misses.
Karter ducks under a wild hook from Budluvski.
Budluvski checks the leg kick.
Budluvski takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Budluvski moves forwards but Karter connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Budluvski scores with a nice body kick.
Budluvski takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Budluvski throws a right and a left that Karter avoids nicely.
Karter throws a head kick but Budluvski moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Budluvski tries to clinch there but Karter circles away.
Karter tries to score a power double leg takedown but Budluvski sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Karter somewhat.#T2#
Nice cross by Budluvski.
Budluvski lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Karter.
Budluvski cracks Karter with a good jab.
A swing and a miss from Karter.
Karter lands a jab to Budluvski's midsection.
Budluvski buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Karter bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Budluvski's head backwards.
Karter scores with a sloppy right hand. Budluvski should have avoided that one.
Budluvski walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Karter avoids a punch combination nicely.
Karter looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Budluvski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Karter moves away.#CL#
Budluvski moves into the clinch.
Budluvski softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Karter blocks a body shot from Budluvski.
Budluvski misses with the head strike. #T3##TD2#
Karter pulls guard effortlessly.
Karter looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Budluvski wants to stand but Karter has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Karter managing to control the position.
Budluvski tries to stand but Karter is controlling from the bottom. #SUB2#
Budluvski avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Budluvski wanted to stand there but Karter had control of the position. #SUB2#
Karter is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Budluvski defends well.
Karter looking for a sweep. Not yet Karter, not yet.
Budluvski wants to get up but he can't break Karter's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Karter wants to sweep here but Budluvski controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jesus Christ Karter dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Good work by Karter as he checks the leg kick.
Budluvski misses the body punch
and Karter counters with a left to the body.
Budluvski steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Karter. That one must have hurt.
Budluvski wants to clinch.
Budluvski throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Karter on the side of the head.
Budluvski slips a straight right by Karter.
Budluvski fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Karter with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Karter connects with the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Budluvski misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Karter blocks a leg kick.
Karter only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Karter lunges at Budluvski with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Budluvski's hand.
Budluvski throws a leg kick but Karter sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Budluvski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Karter was well out of range. Poor timing from Budluvski.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Budluvski misses with a combination
and Karter counters with a nice body kick. #T1#
Budluvski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Budluvski swinging wildly here.
Budluvski takes a swing at Karter's ribcage but misses.
Budluvski is looking to wear down Karter with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Karter avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Budluvski goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Karter scores with a push kick.
Karter connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Karter lands a right hook to the body.
Budluvski takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Karter lands with a right hand.
Budluvski takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Karter avoids the body shot from Budluvski.
A nice side step and Karter releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Darwin Budluvski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Karter swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Budluvski.
Karter tests Budluvski's chin there with a solid looking shot.
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!
Budluvski throws a low kick but it's checked well by Karter.
Karter thuds a left hand into Budluvski's body.
Budluvski misses with a combination
and Karter counters with a nice low kick that buckles Budluvski's knee momentarily.
Jesus Christ Karter seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
Budluvski moves out of range of the body kick.
Karter with a nice cross.
Budluvski throws a lazy uppercut
and Karter counters with a nice kick to the body.
Budluvski goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Karter cracks Budluvski with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Karter buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Karter fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Budluvski drops his hands momentarily and Karter takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Karter misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Karter moves in looking to clinch but Budluvski pushes him off.
Karter connects with a body shot that sends Budluvski's belly button to the back.
Budluvski fails to land with a series of punches.
Budluvski looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Budluvski misses with a wild body shot.
Karter fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Budluvski has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Karter with the inside leg kick.
Budluvski 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.
Budluvski has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Budluvski there as he acknowledges the shot.
Karter uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Budluvski.
Karter tries a quick counter leg kick but Budluvski is wise to it.
Budluvski is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T3#
Jab, jab by Karter - just one landing.
Budluvski is looking to clinch. #CL#
Budluvski clinches up with Karter and pushes him back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Budluvski.
Karter lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Budluvski backwards.
Karter has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Karter tries a body shot but Budluvski blocks it.
Nice body punch from Karter.
Budluvski swings wildly with an uppercut but Karter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Budluvski tries to break the clinch but Karter is controlling the position.
Budluvski tries to throw a body punch but Karter avoids it by throwing Budluvski back against the cage.
Karter lands with a light punch inside. #TD2#
Karter ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Karter no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Budluvski wanted to stand there but Karter had control of the position.
Budluvski trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#SUB2#
Karter looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T4#
Budluvski is looking to stand up but Karter won't let him.
Karter wants to control the position but Budluvski says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karter is looking to improve his position.
Budluvski wants to stand up but Karter is controlling the position.
Karter works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Karter working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Budluvski doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Budluvski manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karter pulls Budluvski in close to his closed guard and prevents Budluvski from doing any damage or advancing position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jesus Christ Karter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A chopping leg kick lands by Karter.
Karter misses with a looping left.
Budluvski looks to land a body kick but Karter moved away.
Budluvski takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Budluvski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Budluvski ducks under a wild hook from Karter.
Karter throws a body punch but Budluvski moves out of range. #CL#
Budluvski gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Budluvski tries to work over Karter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Karter tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Budluvski just stands there and leans against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Karter scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Budluvski misses with a punch to the body.
Budluvski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Karter - that landed with a thud. #TD2#
Karter tightens his grip and picks Budluvski up, before dumping him to the ground. Budluvski manages to land in guard.
Karter throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Budluvski works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Karter postures up and lands a big shot to Budluvski's brow. #T1#
Karter chips away with some ground and pound.
Karter looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Budluvski keeping moving, preventing Karter from controlling successfully.
Karter is looking to work some ground and pound but Budluvski has wrist control.
Karter trying to control the position from guard on top but Budluvski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Karter sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Budluvski wants to get back to his feet but Karter passes into half guard.
Karter perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Karter is continuing to stall.
Budluvski is trying to stand back up but Karter is controlling him #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Karter scores with a crisp jab that stopped Budluvski in his tracks. #T3#
Karter bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Budluvski's head backwards.
Budluvski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Karter moves away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Budluvski looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Budluvski takes one to the side of the head.
Karter changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#TD2#
Karter scores with a takedown into Budluvski's guard.
Karter content to stall in guard here.
Budluvski working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Karter.
Karter pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Budluvski is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Budluvski is looking to stand up but Karter isn't so interested in that idea.
Budluvski keeping moving, preventing Karter from controlling successfully.
Budluvski is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesus Christ Karter!

After winning the bout, Jesus Christ Karter thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 249     
Date:   Apr 28, 2023
#R1#
Budluvski connects with a good right hand that stumbles Boxaaja. Boxaaja circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Phol Boxaaja seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Budluvski stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Budluvski wants it to stay on the feet.
Budluvski appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Boxaaja shoots in and drives through. Budluvski sprawls well.#CL#
Boxaaja tries to keep at a distance but Budluvski has taken the fight into the clinch.
Boxaaja blocks a body shot from Budluvski.
Budluvski pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#TD2#
Boxaaja tightens his grip and picks Budluvski up, before dumping him to the ground. Budluvski manages to land in guard.
Boxaaja wants to control from the top but Budluvski keeps moving.
Budluvski wants to stand and escape but Boxaaja is having none of it.
Boxaaja sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boxaaja stops Budluvski from standing up. #T1##SUB2#
Boxaaja thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Boxaaja sitting in guard here, content to control.
Boxaaja sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Budluvski's guard.
Budluvski tries to kick Boxaaja off but Boxaaja keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Boxaaja is trying to work for a kimura but Budluvski is defending well.
Boxaaja is trying to control. Budluvski wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Boxaaja is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Budluvski defends it well. #SU2#
Boxaaja decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#T2#
Boxaaja shoots in and drives through. Budluvski sprawls well.
Darwin Budluvski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Phol Boxaaja.
Boxaaja shoots in for a double leg but Budluvski sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Boxaaja takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Boxaaja.
Budluvski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boxaaja shoots in but no luck this time.
Budluvski connects with a body shot that sends Boxaaja's belly button to the back.
Budluvski lands with an uppercut that bounces Boxaaja off the cage and back into range.
Budluvski fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Boxaaja has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Boxaaja on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Budluvski throws a body shot but no joy. #TD2#
Boxaaja closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Boxaaja looks winded!
Boxaaja wants to take a breather but Budluvski is having none of it.
Budluvski is trying to stand up here but Boxaaja is controlling him well. #T3#
Boxaaja controlling the pace. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Budluvski lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Budluvski changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Boxaaja shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Boxaaja shoots for a double leg takedown but Budluvski sprawls well. He's pushed Boxaaja's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Budluvski appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Darwin Budluvski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Budluvski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boxaaja shoots in for a double leg but Budluvski sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Budluvski cracks Boxaaja with a right hand to the side of the head.
Boxaaja misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Budluvski scores with a body shot.
Boxaaja fails with a takedown attempt.
Budluvski lands with a thumping leg kick.
Budluvski digs a good hook to Boxaaja's body.
Boxaaja closes the distance and clinches up with Budluvski, looking for a takedown. Boxaaja pushes Budluvski against the cage but Budluvski circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Budluvski throws a shot to the body.
Boxaaja shoots in for a double leg but Budluvski sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Budluvski looks to score with a jab to the body but Boxaaja is just out of range.
Budluvski stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Budluvski wants it to stay on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darwin Budluvski dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Budluvski.
Boxaaja shoots for a takedown but Budluvski saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Boxaaja dives in for a single leg takedown but Budluvski sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Boxaaja darts in looking for a takedown but Budluvski gets double underhooks and turns Boxaaja into the cage.
It looked like Budluvski wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Darwin Budluvski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Phol Boxaaja.
Boxaaja walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#ROC#Boxaaja is rocked!
Darwin Budluvski is winning the standup battle so far.
Budluvski closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Boxaaja out cold! Boxaaja corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Darwin Budluvski!
Darwin Budluvski took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, 30th Century Beer Store for their support in the buildup to the fight.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Mar 30, 2023
#R1#
Budluvski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Budluvski scores with a hook to the body. Salvacion takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Budluvski throws a leg kick which misses Salvacion's front leg but catches the back leg as Salvacion tries to avoid it.
Budluvski cracks Salvacion with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Budluvski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice body punch from Budluvski.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Salvacion.
Budluvski now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Salvacion needs to keep his hands up - Budluvski had a free shot at his head there.
Budluvski punishes Salvacion's body with a nice straight punch.
Budluvski throws a quick inside 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!
That kick from Budluvski tenderised Salvacion's leg. Salvacion is trying to keep his angry face on.
Salvacion walks forward, straight into a front kick from Budluvski.
Salvacion is breathing heavily.#T1#
Budluvski looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Budluvski scores with a nice right hand. #ROC2#Salvacion is rocked!
Budluvski is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Salvacion hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Darwin Budluvski!
An out of breath and clearly excited Darwin Budluvski thanked 30th Century Beer Store for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Mar 22, 2023
#R1#
Budluvski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Canthropus Jr.
Canthropus Jr throws the left hand but Budluvski avoids the punch easily.
Budluvski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Canthropus Jr has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Steel Penn Training Den in the buildup to the fight.
Darwin Budluvski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A shot to the liver by Budluvski. Beautiful body shot.
A leg kick checked by Canthropus Jr.
Budluvski looks to throw the jab but Canthropus Jr is out of range.
Budluvski scoring well with a low kick there.
Budluvski is looking to chop away at Canthropus Jr's legs.
Canthropus Jr sizes up Budluvski with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Budluvski throws a looping overhand right but Canthropus Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Canthropus Jr swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Budluvski.
Canthropus Jr drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Canthropus Jr throws a looping overhand right but Budluvski ducks down to avoid it.
Canthropus Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Budluvski.
Canthropus Jr walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Budluvski checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Budluvski takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice uppercut lands for Canthropus Jr. That snapped Budluvski's head back.
Budluvski just misses with a punch to the body.
A big left from Canthropus Jr misses.
Budluvski swings for the body but Canthropus Jr moves out of range. #T1#
Budluvski misses the shot to the body.
Budluvski tries to work over Canthropus Jr's front leg with a kick but Canthropus Jr checks it.
A punch combination from Canthropus Jr misses.
Canthropus Jr lands a jab to Budluvski's midsection.
Budluvski tries to close the distance and clinch but Canthropus Jr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Budluvski is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Canthropus Jr rather than just go for the knockout.
Canthropus Jr lands a jab to Budluvski's midsection.
Canthropus Jr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Budluvski moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Budluvski wants to land a leg kick but Canthropus Jr is out of range.
Canthropus Jr jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Budluvski connects with an inside leg kick.
Budluvski connects with a body shot.
Canthropus Jr misses with an uppercut. Budluvski saw that one coming.
Budluvski tries to clinch up.
Budluvski misses with a few strikes there.
Budluvski tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Canthropus Jr is able to avoid easily.
Canthropus Jr throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Some wild striking there from Canthropus Jr. #T2#
A slow jab from Canthropus Jr misses its intended target.
Canthropus Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Budluvski.
Budluvski connects with a leg kick.
Canthropus Jr lands a head shot.
Budluvski swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Canthropus Jr lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Budluvski lands a jab to Canthropus Jr's midsection.
Budluvski looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Budluvski scores with a nice strike.
Canthropus Jr throws the left hand but Budluvski avoids the punch easily.
Budluvski gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Budluvski walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Canthropus Jr has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Budluvski.
Canthropus Jr punishes Budluvski's body with a nice straight punch.
Budluvski tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Canthropus Jr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Canthropus Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Budluvski tries to clinch but Canthropus Jr is having none of it. #T3#
Budluvski misses with a leg kick
and Canthropus Jr counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Budluvski chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Canthropus Jr scores with a body shot.
Canthropus Jr moves out of range of the body kick.
Canthropus Jr displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Budluvski doesn't manage to clinch there - Canthropus Jr circles away.
Canthropus Jr lands with a right hand.
Budluvski tries to land a front kick but Canthropus Jr steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Canthropus Jr appears to be looking for a big counter.
Budluvski lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Canthropus Jr at a distance.
Canthropus Jr misses with a two punch combination.
Canthropus Jr connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Budluvski misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Canthropus Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
Budluvski slips a jab and a cross from Canthropus Jr.
Budluvski blocks a head kick by Canthropus Jr.
Canthropus Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Canthropus Jr lands with a thumping leg kick.
Budluvski lands with a cross. #T4#
Canthropus Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Canthropus Jr connects with a crisp jab.
Some wild striking there from Canthropus Jr.
Canthropus Jr throws a low kick but it's checked well by Budluvski.
Budluvski with a nice calf kick.
Canthropus Jr is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Canthropus Jr lands a lovely overhand right.
Canthropus Jr looks to land a combination. Budluvski sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Canthropus Jr throws a lazy right hand but Budluvski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Canthropus Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A slapping body kick lands there for Budluvski.
A punch combination from Canthropus Jr misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Canthropus Jr throws a series of punches but Budluvski moves out of range.
Nice shot lands for Canthropus Jr.
Budluvski looks to clinch
and Canthropus Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
Canthropus Jr with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Budluvski to score with a decent uppercut.
A low kick lands for Canthropus Jr.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pit Canthropus Jr dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Budluvski pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Canthropus Jr misses with a series of wild punches.
Canthropus Jr throws a hook but Budluvski avoids it easily.
Canthropus Jr takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Canthropus Jr chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Budluvski can pounce on him.
A leg kick checked by Canthropus Jr.
Budluvski takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Budluvski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Canthropus Jr throws a head kick that misses.
No joy there for Canthropus Jr, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Canthropus Jr has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Budluvski.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Canthropus Jr throws a right and a left that both miss.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Budluvski might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Canthropus Jr has got the better of the exchanges.
Canthropus Jr cracks Budluvski with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Budluvski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Budluvski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Canthropus Jr swinging wildly here. #T1#
Canthropus Jr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Canthropus Jr throws the left hand but Budluvski avoids the punch easily.
Pit Canthropus Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Budluvski lands a jab to the nose.
Canthropus Jr keeps the fight on the outside.
Budluvski connects with a nice looking jab.
Canthropus Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Budluvski can do to turn this around?
Budluvski works Canthropus Jr's body with a nice hook.
Budluvski jabs Canthropus Jr right on the nose. Canthropus Jr blinks but takes it well.
Canthropus Jr is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Canthropus Jr takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Canthropus Jr takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Canthropus Jr throws a hook to the side of Budluvski's head but Budluvski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A swing and a miss from Canthropus Jr.
Canthropus Jr fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Budluvski tries to clinch but Canthropus Jr moves out of range.
Canthropus Jr doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Budluvski looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Budluvski lands a nice shot that snaps Canthropus Jr's head back.
Budluvski ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T2#
Budluvski tries to clinch up.
Budluvski moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Canthropus Jr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Budluvski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Canthropus Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Canthropus Jr takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Budluvski connects with a leg kick.
Canthropus Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Budluvski's shoulder, as Budluvski tries to avoid the shot.
Pit Canthropus Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Budluvski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Canthropus Jr.
Budluvski flicks out a counter leg kick but Canthropus Jr steps away.
Canthropus Jr misses with a looping right.
Canthropus Jr moves forwards but Budluvski connects with a nice, crisp jab.#ROC2#Canthropus Jr is rocked!
Canthropus Jr takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Oh Canthropus Jr is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Canthropus Jr takes a swing at Budluvski's ribcage but misses.
Budluvski wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A chopping leg kick lands by Budluvski.
Canthropus Jr throws a series of punches but Budluvski avoids them all with ease.
Budluvski wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#CL2#
Budluvski clinches with his opponent.
Budluvski lands a body punch in the clinch.
Budluvski lands an uppercut.
Budluvski lands with a left to the head.
Good body shot from Budluvski. #BC2#
Budluvski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3##CL2#
Budluvski moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Budluvski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Budluvski takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Budluvski scores with a nice body kick.
Budluvski lands with a shot to the body.
Canthropus Jr switches off momentarily and Budluvski cracks him with a monster right hand! Canthropus Jr topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Budluvski dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Budluvski!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Darwin Budluvski!
After the big win, Darwin Budluvski made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors 30th Century Beer Store and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Mar 16, 2023
#R1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Budluvski.#CL#
Budluvski clinches up with Amiga and pushes him back against the cage.
Amiga tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Budluvski smiles and moves away.
Budluvski lands a leg kick that knocks Amiga off balance momentarily.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Budluvski has knocked Amiga down with a huge combo! Budluvski steps away and waves a wobbly Amiga back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Amiga is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Tapad Amiga has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big right followed by a crushing left from Budluvski knocks Amiga out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Darwin Budluvski!
Darwin Budluvski took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, 30th Century Beer Store for their support in the buildup to the fight.

 

Event: RFC I     
Date:   Feb 25, 2023
#R1#
Navarro uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Budluvski has time to react.
The fighters circling - Navarro throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Navarro misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Budluvski throws a front kick aimed at Navarro's knee but Navarro avoids it well.
Navarro throws a hook to the side of Budluvski's head but Budluvski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Navarro throws a hook but Budluvski blocks it.
Budluvski looks to land a combination but Navarro avoids it well.
Budluvski wants to clinch.
Budluvski misses with a two punch combination.
Budluvski throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Navarro clinches up with Budluvski and pushes him back against the cage.
Budluvski misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Budluvski manages to break the clinch.
Budluvski dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Navarro. That did some damage!
Budluvski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Navarro cracks Budluvski with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Navarro throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Budluvski throws out a leg kick but Navarro moves out of range and Budluvski only half commits.
Navarro loads up on a big right hand but Budluvski slips the punch.
Navarro throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Budluvski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Navarro. #T1#
Budluvski fails with an attempt to clinch.
Budluvski is looking to slow Navarro down with leg kicks.
Navarro lands with an uppercut that bounces Budluvski off the cage and back into range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Budluvski throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Budluvski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Budluvski feints a jab promting Navarro to slip. Budluvski then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Navarro slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Gideon Navarro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Budluvski avoids the head kick by Navarro.
Budluvski swinging wildly here.
Budluvski throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice uppercut lands for Navarro. That snapped Budluvski's head back.
Navarro scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Budluvski staying out of range there.
Budluvski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Navarro circles away quickly and effectively.
Navarro dips to his left and cracks Budluvski with an uppercut!
Navarro thows a left - swing and a miss!
Navarro misses with a straight left.
Despite the aggression on Budluvski's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Navarro throws a head kick that misses.
Navarro is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Budluvski displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Budluvski is looking to clinch but Navarro is avoiding it. #T2#
Navarro jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Budluvski throws a body punch but Navarro moves out of range.
Navarro throws a series of punches but Budluvski moves out of range.
Navarro lands a jab to the nose.
Navarro goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Navarro avoids the body shot from Budluvski.
Navarro takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Budluvski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A slapping leg kick lands for Budluvski.
Navarro misses with an uppercut. Budluvski saw that one coming.
Budluvski misses with a few strikes there.
Good shot there by Navarro.
Budluvski moves out of range of the body kick from Navarro.
Budluvski looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Good exchange - Navarro coming out on top.
Good shot there by Navarro.
Budluvski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Navarro throws out the jab.
Budluvski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Navarro.
Budluvski connects with a solid leg kick. #T3#
Budluvski misses with a combination
and Navarro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Budluvski cracks a nice hook into Navarro's ribs.
Navarro is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Budluvski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Budluvski throws a leg kick that misses.
Budluvski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Navarro.
Navarro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Navarro moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Budluvski is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Navarro thows a body kick. Budluvski tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Navarro misses with a two punch combination.
Jab, jab by Navarro - just one landing.
The fighters circling - Budluvski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Navarro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Budluvski looks to score with a jab to the body but Navarro is just out of range.
Budluvski defending well as Navarro loads up on a big left hand.
Budluvski throws a series of punches but Navarro moves out of range.
Budluvski moves in looking to clinch but Navarro pushes him off.
Navarro scores with a jab. Budluvski acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T4#
The fight stays on the outside here - Budluvski looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Budluvski throws a solid leg kick but Navarro takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Budluvski.
Budluvski tries to bum rush Navarro with a series of wild strikes but Navarro uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Navarro, as that shot connected.
Navarro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Navarro connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Budluvski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Navarro.
It looks like Navarro has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Budluvski throws a right and a left that Navarro avoids nicely.
Navarro connects with a body shot.
Navarro lands a jab-cross combination.
Budluvski looks winded!
Budluvski tries to close the distance and clinch but Navarro swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Budluvski misses with a double jab.
Navarro is looking to counter punch.
Navarro lands a slapping body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice body punch from Budluvski.
Budluvski wants to clinch up but Navarro keeps it at a distance.
Navarro throws a head kick that half lands. #ROC#Budluvski is rocked!
Budluvski blocks a jab.
A punch combination from Budluvski misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gideon Navarro dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Navarro jabs Budluvski right on the nose. Budluvski blinks but takes it well.
Navarro misses with a looping left.
Budluvski takes a swing at Navarro's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Navarro on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Budluvski blocks a head kick by Navarro.
Navarro throws a shot from downtown. Budluvski moves away and avoids it.
Navarro bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A left lands for Navarro.
Budluvski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Navarro moves away.
Budluvski is looking to land body kicks.
Navarro getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Budluvski is still on wobbly legs! Can Navarro finish him?
Navarro misses with an uppercut. Budluvski saw that one coming.
Budluvski seems to have recovered his senses.
Budluvski scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Budluvski rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Navarro moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Navarro misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Navarro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Budluvski can do to turn this around?
Nice straight punches there by Navarro. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Navarro.
Budluvski is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Navarro rather than just go for the knockout.
Navarro digs a good hook to Budluvski's body.
Budluvski is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Navarro scores with a jab to the head.
Budluvski tries to clinch but Navarro is having none of it. #T1#
Budluvski moves in looking to clinch but Navarro pushes him off.
Navarro throws a counter high kick but Budluvski was just alert enough to avoid it.
Budluvski misses with a low kick.
Navarro checks a low kick from Budluvski.
Navarro seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Budluvski avoids the head kick by Navarro.
Budluvski blocks a head kick by Navarro.
Budluvski swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Navarro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Navarro jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Budluvski misses with a two punch combination.
A little feinted left hand from Navarro on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Navarro fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Budluvski on the side of the head.
Budluvski drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Budluvski tries to move into range but Navarro moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Budluvski tries to clinch but Navarro moves out of range.
Budluvski avoids the head kick by Navarro.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Budluvski tries to clinch but Navarro is having none of it.
Budluvski rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Navarro moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Budluvski avoids the head kick by Navarro.
Budluvski misses with a double jab
and Navarro makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Budluvski is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Navarro scores with a nice right hand. #T2#
Budluvski throws the kick towards the body but Navarro avoids it.
Navarro throws a head kick that Budluvski semi-blocks.
Navarro scores with a decent looking hook.
Budluvski walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Budluvski takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Budluvski moves forwards but Navarro connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Budluvski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A punch lands to the side of Budluvski 's head but he takes it in his stride.
BOOM! Navarro lands a beautiful left hook that drops Budluvski. Budluvski tries to recover but Navarro is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Budluvski lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gideon Navarro!
Gideon Navarro was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

 

Event: C131: Brown vs. Mumu     
Date:   Sep 24, 2022
#R1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Bronco or perhaps it was just good defense by Budluvski, which made it look bad. #CL2#
Bronco instigates a clinch.
Budluvski lands with a short shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Bronco - that landed with a thud.
Nice body punch from Bronco - that landed with a thud.
Bronco tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Budluvski just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bronco tries to work over Budluvski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bronco lands a body shot.
Bronco tries to work over Budluvski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bronco misses with a punch to the body.
Budluvski prevents a body shot from Bronco.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Budluvski misses with a body punch. #BC#
Budluvski breaks from the clinch.
Bronco lands a nice looking body shot.
Bronco cracks Budluvski with a good jab.#CL2#
Bronco rushes Budluvski and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T1#
Bronco lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bronco is trying to pull guard but Budluvski has him pressed against the cage.
Darwin Budluvski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Bronco.#TD#
Budluvski wants the takedown. Bronco is fighting it off but Budluvski persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Bronco's guard against the cage.
Bronco has his hands on Budluvski's head, controlling the position.
Bronco working a defensive guard but Budluvski manages to pass into side control anyway.
Bronco tries to buck Budluvski off but Budluvski is having none of it.
Bronco stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Budluvski working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bronco is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bronco can't do much from the bottom here. #T2##SUB#
Budluvski is trying to get an arm triangle but Bronco is defending well.
Budluvski tries to stand but Bronco is controlling his head.
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Bronco tries to improve position but can't.
Budluvski tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. #T3#
Bronco sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Bronco moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bronco is looking for a triangle but Budluvski pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Budluvski has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Bronco to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Budluvski is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Bronco pulls down on the head and he's put Budluvski to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Johnny Bronco!
Johnny Bronco decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: C114: Corassa vs. Demenok 2     
Date:   Jul 23, 2022
#R1#
Bronco misses the shot to the body.
Budluvski misses with a low kick. #CL#
Budluvski gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bronco.
Bronco scores with a nice hook to the head.#TD2#
Bronco jumps into guard, dragging Budluvski to the mat.
Budluvski not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bronco working a defensive guard here. #SUB2#
Bronco escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Budluvski gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Budluvski's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Bronco is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Budluvski trying to control but Bronco is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB2#
Budluvski got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bronco has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Budluvski has managed to get both his arms back between Bronco's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Budluvski got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bronco has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Budluvski has managed to get both his arms back between Bronco's legs - danger averted.
Bronco is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Budluvski is looking to control Bronco's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Budluvski avoid being mounted?
Bronco throwing shots but Budluvski is blocking nicely.
Budluvski pushes Bronco off looking to stand but Bronco dives back in and keeps control. #T2#
Budluvski blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bronco.
Bronco passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Budluvski!
Bronco throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Bronco dominating with strikes here.
Bronco misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Bronco throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Budluvski tries to hold on but Bronco pushes him away.
Bronco is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Budluvski can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bronco throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bronco working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Bronco controlling the pace for now. #T3#
Budluvski wants to control but Bronco is having none of it.
Bronco postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Budluvski looks a forlorn figure.
Budluvski is desperately trying to improve his position but Bronco has a good base and remains in mount.
Budluvski tries to hold on but Bronco postures up.
Bronco punching from mount but Budluvski doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Budluvski tries to lock up and control but Bronco gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bronco trying to control but Budluvski is having none of it.
Budluvski is desperately trying to improve his position but Bronco has a good base and remains in mount.#T4##SUB2#
Bronco goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Budluvski turns into him and now he's in Bronco's guard. #SUB2#
Bronco looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Budluvski passes into side control.
Bronco is trying to control Budluvski's posture but Budluvski avoids it.
Bronco manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Budluvski trying to advance position but Bronco counters by regaining guard.
Budluvski is fighting to break Bronco's control of his arms but Bronco is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Bronco dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Bronco lands a nice shot to the body. #CL#
Budluvski clinches up with Bronco and pushes him back against the cage.
Bronco doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Budluvski is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#TD#
Budluvski ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Budluvski no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Budluvski avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bronco stands and throws Budluvski's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The ground and pound from Bronco seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Budluvski tries to buck Bronco off but Bronco is having none of it.
Bronco is looking to take a break and control but Budluvski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bronco taking a breather here. #T1#
Bronco wants to control but Budluvski is keeping him busy.
Budluvski regains half guard, as Bronco was trying to land strikes.
Bronco perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Bronco is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Budluvski is looking to control Bronco's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Budluvski avoid being mounted?
Budluvski taking some punishment here, with Bronco in his half guard. #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.
Budluvski regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Bronco.
Bronco looking to sit in guard and control but Budluvski gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Budluvski missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
Bronco looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bronco working a defensive guard here.
Bronco keeping moving, preventing Budluvski from controlling successfully.
Bronco looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Bronco looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Budluvski trying to control the position from guard on top but Bronco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Bronco is looking for a triangle but Budluvski pushes his legs off easily.
Bronco looking to hit a scissor sweep but Budluvski is one step ahead there.
Budluvski sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Budluvski postures up.
Bronco utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bronco manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Budluvski manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Bronco with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bronco is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bronco has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Budluvski tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Budluvski working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bronco doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bronco manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bronco with a flurry of punches that miss.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bronco trying to control the position from guard on top but Budluvski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Budluvski wants to improve his position but instead Bronco has moved into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Bronco showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Budluvski has managed to clinch.
Bronco tries a body shot but Budluvski blocks it.
Bronco tries to throw a body punch but Budluvski avoids it by throwing Bronco back against the cage.
Bronco misses with the head strike.
Bronco tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bronco tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Budluvski's elbow.
Bronco swings wildly with an uppercut but Budluvski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Budluvski leaning against his opponent.
Bronco doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #TD#
Budluvski gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bronco is looking to improve his position.
Bronco trying to hold on to Budluvski's head to control him but Budluvski postures up.
Budluvski seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up. #T1#
Budluvski throwing shots but Bronco is blocking nicely.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bronco manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Budluvski wants to stand and escape but instead Bronco has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Bronco wants to control from the top but Budluvski keeps moving.
Bronco won't allow Budluvski to sweep him here.
Bronco throws a big right hand that misses.
Bronco loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
Budluvski is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bronco defends well.
Darwin Budluvski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Bronco is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Bronco has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bronco wants to control from the top but Budluvski keeps moving. #SUB#
Bronco avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bronco's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Budluvski wants to get back to his feet but Bronco is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Budluvski is trying to keep Bronco in close. #T3#
Bronco trying to control the position from guard on top but Budluvski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bronco shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Budluvski pinned against the cage. Budluvski gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bronco fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Budluvski. Those never looked like landing.
A little jabbing left from Bronco on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bronco misses with a body shot.
Bronco tests Budluvski's chin there with a solid looking shot.#TD2#
Bronco shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Budluvski is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T4#
Bronco sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Budluvski defending well though.
Bronco is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bronco takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Bronco is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Budluvski has managed to free his arm - good work.
Budluvski has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bronco is working away from the top position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Budluvski tries to roll over but Bronco keeps him under control.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Johnny Bronco.
Well Bronco has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Bronco!

A very excited looking Johnny Bronco 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: C105: Kahn vs. Stalinovich     
Date:   Jun 19, 2022
#R1##CL2#
Budluvski forces Mammon back against the cage and clinches.
Mammon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Budluvski manages to break the clinch.
Mammon slips a jab and a cross from Budluvski.
Mammon tries to close the distance and clinch but Budluvski swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Budluvski swats away the attempt to clinch by Mammon.
Budluvski now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#CL2#
Budluvski moves into range and clinches up with Mammon.#BC2#
Budluvski manages to break the clinch.
Mammon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice defenses there by Mammon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mammon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mammon doesn't manage to clinch there - Budluvski circles away. #CL2#
Budluvski instigates a clinch.
Budluvski with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mammon lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T1##TD2#
Budluvski pulls guard effortlessly.
Budluvski looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Budluvski escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mammon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mammon wants to stand but Budluvski has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Budluvski pulls Mammon in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Budluvski is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Budluvski escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mammon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mammon trying to stand up but can't free himself from Budluvski's guard.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mammon won't allow Budluvski to sweep him here.
Mammon wants to stand but Budluvski has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A nice inside leg kick there by Budluvski. That's going to slow Mammon down. #CL#
Mammon gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Mammon is fighting off a takedown attempt but Budluvski is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Mammon to the mat. Mammon regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Mammon wants to stand but Budluvski is controlling the position.
Budluvski landing some decent shots from guard.
Mammon wants to stand but Budluvski is controlling the position.
Mammon is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Budluvski dives into side control.
Budluvski in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T3#
Mammon wants to get back to his feet but Budluvski drags him back down.#SUB2#
Budluvski tries for a kimura but Mammon is defending well.
Mammon is trying to buck Budluvski off.
Budluvski remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Mammon is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Budluvski has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Budluvski controls the position.
Mammon on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mammon tries to get out of the position.
Budluvski working the body and head with strikes.
Mammon is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Budluvski has just dragged him back down to the mat.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SU2#
Budluvski stands up. #CL2#
Budluvski fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mammon, pushing him back against the cage.
Mammon is trying to break the clinch but Budluvski has him pressed against the cage.
Mammon tries to work over Budluvski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Budluvski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mammon misses with the combination.
The crowd cheers as Budluvski lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mammon doesn't seem phased though.
Mammon takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #CUT2#It looks like Lord Mammon has been cut.
Mammon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Budluvski connects with a high kick.
Mammon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Budluvski swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Mammon moves into the clinch.
Mammon throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darwin Budluvski dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lord Mammon's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Mammon throws a series of punches but Budluvski avoids them all with ease.
Budluvski throws a head kick that misses.
Mammon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Budluvski moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mammon wants to clinch.
Budluvski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Budluvski takes the fight into the clinch.
Mammon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Budluvski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Budluvski fails to land with a series of punches.
Budluvski just misses with a punch to the body.
Darwin Budluvski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mammon misses with a double jab. #T1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Mammon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Budluvski tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Mammon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mammon takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mammon cracks Budluvski with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Budluvski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mammon is looking to counter the offense by Budluvski and move into the clinch.#CL2#
Budluvski pushes Mammon up against the cage in a clinch.
Mammon looking for a takedown. #TD2#
Budluvski manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Budluvski is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Mammon pushes Budluvski off looking to stand but Budluvski dives back in and keeps control.
Budluvski is pressing down on Mammon's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mammon is holding on for now.
Budluvski thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mammon's head.
Budluvski looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T2#
Budluvski is continuing to stall.
Budluvski is keen to just control but Mammon is a slippery customer.
Mammon wants to get back to his feet.
Budluvski works his foot free and advances to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mammon really wants to buck Budluvski off and get back to his feet. #T3#
Budluvski lands a big elbow.
Budluvski takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Budluvski looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Budluvski tries to control but Mammon wriggling away.
Budluvski takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Mammon wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here. #T4#
Budluvski throws some wild stikes that Mammon manages to avoid easily.
Mammon knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Budluvski on the ground.
Budluvski takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Let's hope that Budluvski has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The adventures of Budluvski the control monster continue. Boring.
Budluvski scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Budluvski tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darwin Budluvski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lord Mammon's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Budluvski has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mammon is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Budluvski gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Mammon misses with some punches.
Budluvski lands a shot to the body.#TD2#
Budluvski jumps guard.
Mammon wants to get up but he can't break Budluvski's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Budluvski 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.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Budluvski holds on and takes a little breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Budluvski 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.
Mammon wants to stand but Budluvski has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Mammon won't allow Budluvski to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Budluvski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL2#
Budluvski forces Mammon back against the cage and clinches.
Budluvski wants to take the fight to the mat but Mammon manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Budluvski drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stalling in the clinch from Budluvski. #TD2#
Budluvski jumps guard.
Mammon wants to stand but Budluvski has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Darwin Budluvski is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Budluvski has Mammon pulled in close to control his posture.
Budluvski wants to get back to his feet but Mammon is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Budluvski wants to sweep here but Mammon controlling him for the moment.
Mammon wants to stand but Budluvski is controlling his posture from full guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Mammon has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Budluvski wants to get back to his feet but Mammon is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3##CL2#
Budluvski clinches. #TD2#
Budluvski has hold of one of Mammon's legs. Mammon is fighting the takedown attempt but Budluvski gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Mammon wants to stand up but Budluvski is controlling him.
Budluvski controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Lord Mammon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mammon can't keep his opponent in guard - Budluvski advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Budluvski is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Budluvski stops Mammon from getting back to his feet. #T4##SUB#
Mammon looking for submissions off his back.
Budluvski is taking a breather. Mammon says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Budluvski.
Mammon is trying to stand back up but Budluvski is controlling him
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Budluvski in particular looking to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mammon is trying to stand up here but Budluvski is controlling him well. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darwin Budluvski!

After winning the bout, Darwin Budluvski thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: SFL 159 | The Rundown     
Date:   May 18, 2022
#R1##CL#
Budluvski forces Muhapuro back against the cage and clinches.
Muhapuro throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Budluvskis head. #BC#
Budluvski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Muhapuro clinches.
Budluvski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Muhapuro tries to throw a body punch but Budluvski avoids it by throwing Muhapuro back against the cage.
Muhapuro is trying to force a seperation but Budluvski has the dominant position.
Muhapuro has a couple of punches blocked by Budluvski.
Budluvski is trying to force a seperation but Muhapuro has the dominant position.
Muhapuro throws a head punch that misses.
Budluvski tries to pull guard but Muhapuro holds him up against the cage and eventually Budluvski drops back down to his feet.
Muhapuro blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Muhapuro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Budluvski throws a punch but it's blocked by Muhapuro.
Muhapuro avoiding damage as Budluvski throws knees to the body. #BC#
Budluvski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A looping hook to the body misses from Muhapuro. Budluvski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Budluvski attempts a counter takedown but Muhapuro avoids it well and moves away.
Muhapuro misses with a body shot. #CL2#
Muhapuro rushes Budluvski and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T1#
Budluvski tries a knee to the head but Muhapuro blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Muhapuro.
Muhapuro creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #BC2#
Muhapuro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Budluvski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Muhapuro. #CL2#
Muhapuro closes the distance and clinches.
Budluvski is looking for a takedown.
Muhapuro misses with a short punch on the inside.
Muhapuro swings wildly with an uppercut but Budluvski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Muhapuro throws a punch but it's blocked by Budluvski.
Budluvski is pushing Muhapuro up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Muhapuro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Muhapuro has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Budluvski tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Muhapuro smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darwin Budluvski. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2##CL2#
Muhapuro clinches up with Budluvski and pushes him back against the cage.
Budluvski is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Muhapuro is defending well.
Muhapuro lands a right hand.
Budluvski tries to pull guard but Muhapuro forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC#
Budluvski breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Budluvski has taken the fight to the clinch.
Muhapuro throws a head punch that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Muhapuro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Budluvski dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Muhapuro.
Budluvski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Budluvski blocking some punches.
Muhapuro lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Muhapuro fails to land. #T3#
Budluvski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Budluvski wants to take the fight to the mat but Muhapuro manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Budluvski tries to pull guard but Muhapuro won't allow it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Budluvski just misses with a elbow thrown towards Muhapuro's brow.
Muhapuro scores with a shoulder strike.
Muhapuro lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Budluvski backwards.
Budluvski throws an elbow but it misses.
Muhapuro misses with a punch to the body.
Budluvski is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Budluvski fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Muhapuro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Muhapuro fails to land.
Budluvski tries for a takedown. No joy.
Muhapuro is pressed up against the cage. Budluvski has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Muhapuro down to the mat. Muhapuro avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Muhapuro pushes Budluvski up against the cage in a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Muhapuro scores with a nice short uppercut.
Muhapuro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Muhapuro swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T4##BC2#
Muhapuro breaks from the clinch.
A good leg kick by Budluvski. #CL2#
Muhapuro has closed the distance and engaged Budluvski in a clinch.
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!
Muhapuro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Muhapuro avoids the elbow strike from Budluvski, against the cage.
Budluvski is trying to drag Muhapuro to the mat but Muhapuro just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC#
Budluvski manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Budluvski has managed to clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Budluvski. #BC#
Budluvski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Muhapuro clinches up with Budluvski and pushes him back against the cage.
Muhapuro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Budluvski breaks the clinch.
Muhapuro tries to clinch there but Budluvski circles away. #CL2#
Muhapuro rushes Budluvski and presses him up against the cage.
Budluvski misses with the head strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Muhapuro dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Budluvski tries to keep at a distance but Muhapuro has taken the fight into the clinch.
Muhapuro is trying to force a seperation but Budluvski has the dominant position.#TD#
Budluvski jumps guard. #SU2#
Muhapuro stands up from Budluvski's guard - Muhapuro perhaps looking for a knockout. #CL#
Budluvski fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Muhapuro, pushing him back against the cage.
Budluvski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Muhapuro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Muhapuro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Budluvski.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muhapuro prevents a takedown attempt there.
Still in the clinch, Muhapuro scores with a nice short uppercut.
Paul Muhapuro seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Budluvski can't break the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Muhapuro fails to land.
Budluvski wants to get back to striking at distance but Muhapuro won't allow it.
Muhapuro misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1##BC2#
Muhapuro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Muhapuro closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Muhapuro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Budluvski working hard to break the clinch.
Muhapuro throws a head punch that misses.
Muhapuro on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Budluvski blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Budluvski breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Budluvski gets tackled into the cage by Muhapuro. Muhapuro maintains the clinch.
Muhapuro misses with a short punch on the inside.
Muhapuro throws a punch but it's blocked by Budluvski. #TD#
Budluvski gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Muhapuro wants to stand up but Budluvski is controlling him. #ES2#
Muhapuro has his feet on Budluvski's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Darwin Budluvski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Budluvski clinches. #TD#
Budluvski drags the fight down to the ground. #SU2#
Muhapuro stands up from Budluvski's guard - Muhapuro perhaps looking for a knockout.
Muhapuro tries to close the distance and clinch but Budluvski swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Budluvski is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Muhapuro.#CL2#
Budluvski tries to keep at a distance but Muhapuro has taken the fight into the clinch.
Budluvski blocking some punches.
Budluvski blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Muhapuro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Budluvski closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Muhapuro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Budluvski is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Muhapuro is defending well.
Budluvski blocking some punches.
Budluvski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Budluvski avoids a wild elbow strike from Muhapuro.#T3#
Muhapuro working aggressively here.
Budluvski is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Muhapuro gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darwin Budluvski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Budluvski fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Budluvski blocks an uppercut.
Muhapuro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Muhapuro misses with some punches. #BC2#
Muhapuro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Muhapuro tries to clinch but Budluvski moves out of range. #CL#
Budluvski forces Muhapuro back against the cage and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Muhapuro.
Budluvski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Budluvski.
Muhapuro misses with a punch on the inside.
Muhapuro working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from Muhapuro on the inside.
Budluvski fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Muhapuro keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Budluvski's efforts to push away.
Budluvski blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4##BC#
Budluvski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Muhapuro instigates a clinch.
Muhapuro misses with a short punch on the inside.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Muhapuro in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Muhapuro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Muhapuro throws a head punch that misses.
A frustrated look appears on Budluvski's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short right from Muhapuro.
Muhapuro misses with some punches.
Muhapuro gets through Budluvski's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Budluvski wants to break free but Muhapuro has control. #BC2#
Muhapuro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Muhapuro connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Budluvski's hands.
Muhapuro keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Muhapuro tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Budluvski pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Muhapuro wants to clinch up but Budluvski keeps it at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Muhapuro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Muhapuro moves into the clinch successfully.
Budluvski is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Muhapuro pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Budluvski blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Budluvski.
Muhapuro misses with a short punch on the inside.
Muhapuro misses with some punches.
Muhapuro working aggressively here.
Muhapuro misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Muhapuro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Muhapuro clinches up with Budluvski and pushes him back against the cage.
Budluvski goes for a takedown in the clinch but Muhapuro prevents it. #TD#
Budluvski gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Muhapuro regains guard.

Muhapuro is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
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!#BC2#
Muhapuro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Muhapuro tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Budluvski manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Muhapuro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Darwin Budluvski is winning the standup battle so far.
Muhapuro wants to clinch up but Budluvski keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Muhapuro closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Muhapuro throws a punch but it's blocked by Budluvski.
Muhapuro working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC#
Budluvski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Muhapuro tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Muhapuro rushes Budluvski and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Budluvski blocking some punches.
Muhapuro lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Muhapuro.
Budluvski scores with a shot to the side of Muhapuro's head.
Muhapuro looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Muhapuro throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Muhapuro.
Darwin Budluvski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Paul Muhapuro is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Muhapuro managing to block the knees to the body from Budluvski. #BC2#
Muhapuro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Budluvski throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Muhapuro gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Budluvski blocks a body shot from Muhapuro.
Nice body punch from Muhapuro.
Budluvski looking to slow down the pace here.
Budluvski goes for a takedown attempt but Muhapuro pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darwin Budluvski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Muhapuro is looking to clinch.
Budluvski appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T3#
Budluvski drops his hands momentarily and Muhapuro takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CL2#
Muhapuro closes the distance and clinches.
A short right from Budluvski.
Muhapuro swings wildly with an uppercut but Budluvski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Muhapuro lands an uppercut.
Budluvski is looking to break free of the clinch but Muhapuro has double underhooks. #BC#
Budluvski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Budluvski scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL2#
Muhapuro has Budluvski up against the cage in a clinch.
Muhapuro has Budluvski pressed against the cage, preventing Budluvski from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T4#
Budluvski wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Muhapuro has him pressed against the cage.
Budluvski is trying to pull guard but Muhapuro turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Muhapuro gets underhooks to prevent Budluvski's takedown attempt.
Nice body punch from Budluvski - that landed with a thud.
Muhapuro blocks a body shot from Budluvski.
Budluvski fails to pull guard. #BC#
Budluvski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Muhapuro gets a clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Muhapuro comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Muhapuro 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Muhapuro!

A relieved looking Paul Muhapuro thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: SFL 151 | McKraken vs Petrov     
Date:   Apr 17, 2022
#R1#
Budluvski misses the jab.
Brawler is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by Brawler. Beautiful body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Brawler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Budluvski manages to avoid it.
Budluvski looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Budluvski thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brawler slips a straight right by Budluvski.
Budluvski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brawler.
A jab from Brawler misses.
Budluvski takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Brawler throws a nice outside leg kick.
Budluvski doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Budluvski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brawler manages to avoid it.
Brawler looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Budluvski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brawler lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Budluvski throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Brawler looks for the body kick but Budluvski saw that one coming.
Brawler uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Budluvski.
Budluvski takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Budluvski misses with an uppercut.
Budluvski ducks under a wild hook from Brawler.
Budluvski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brawler was well out of range. Poor timing from Budluvski.
Brawler finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Brawler looks for the body kick but Budluvski saw that one coming.
Bobby Brawler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A solid leg kick lands there for Budluvski. #T1#
Brawler takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Budluvski has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Brawler uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Budluvski.
Brawler scores with a one two! Budluvski had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Budluvski throws a leg kick but Brawler moved away.
A good leg kick by Budluvski.
Brawler throws a hook to the side of Budluvski's head but Budluvski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Budluvski throws a hook but Brawler avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Brawler.
Brawler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brawler tries to score with a low kick but Budluvski moves his leg out of the way.
Budluvski checks a leg kick nicely.
Brawler scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Brawler moves out of range of the strikes.
Budluvski moves out of range of the leg kick from Brawler.
Decent striking displayed by Brawler there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Brawler.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Budluvski shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Brawler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Budluvski throws a shot from downtown. Brawler moves away and avoids it.
Brawler throwing a counter right hand but Budluvski manages to avoid it.
Brawler just misses with a punch to the body.
Brawler throws a jab when Budluvski was well out of range.
Brawler misses with a straight left. #T2#
Brawler uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Budluvski.
Budluvski lands a nice leg kick that just misses Brawler's sensitive parts.
Budluvski takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Brawler throws a front kick aimed at Budluvski's knee but Budluvski avoids it well.
Brawler cracks Budluvski with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Budluvski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brawler.
Brawler thuds his right hand into Budluvski's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Brawler lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A telegraphed right hand from Budluvski misses the target.
Budluvski checks the leg kick nicely there.
Budluvski lands a nice hook to Brawler's body. Brawler takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Budluvski has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Brawler.
Brawler throws a body shot but no joy.
A solid leg kick lands there for Brawler.
Budluvski checks a low kick from Brawler.
Budluvski walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Brawler pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Brawler throws a low kick but Budluvski avoids it.
Brawler throws a front kick aimed at Budluvski's knee but Budluvski avoids it well.
Brawler checks a leg kick.
Budluvski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T3#
Budluvski throws the left hand but Brawler avoids the punch easily.
Brawler keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Budluvski misses with a straight right.
Brawler throws a big shot that misses.
A little jabbing left from Budluvski on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Brawler looks to land a right hand but Budluvski moved out of range.
Brawler scores with a punch to the head.
Budluvski catches Brawler with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Brawler lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Brawler takes a jab right on the kisser.
A slow jab from Brawler misses its intended target.
Brawler throws a hook to the side of Budluvski's head but Budluvski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Brawler takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Brawler checks a low kick from Budluvski.
Budluvski is looking to slow Brawler down with leg kicks.
Budluvski takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Brawler misses the jab.
Budluvski looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Brawler is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Budluvski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brawler.
Brawler lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body kick from Brawler.
Brawler chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Budluvski can pounce on him.
Budluvski checks a leg kick.
Brawler throws out a loose jab but Budluvski uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Nice shot by Brawler.
Budluvski throws a body shot but no joy.
Budluvski scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Budluvski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brawler.
A clash of legs there as Budluvski blocks the low kick.
Brawler lands a jab.
Budluvski needs to keep his hands up - Brawler had a free shot at his head there.
Budluvski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brawler was well out of range. Poor timing from Budluvski.
Brawler cracks Budluvski with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Budluvski scores with a leg kick.
Budluvski swinging wildly here.
Brawler's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Budluvski connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Brawler scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brawler looks to throw the jab but Budluvski is out of range.
Budluvski throws a shot from downtown. Brawler moves away and avoids it.
Brawler throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brawler goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Budluvski lands a lovely overhand right.
Budluvski avoids the body shot from Brawler.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Brawler dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Budluvski misses with an uppercut.
Darwin Budluvski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brawler misses with a low kick as Budluvski jumps back.
Budluvski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brawler has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Budluvski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brawler was well out of range. Poor timing from Budluvski.
Brawler throws out a loose jab but Budluvski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Budluvski takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Brawler tests Budluvski's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Budluvski misses with a kick to the body.
Budluvski looks to throw the jab but Brawler is out of range.
Budluvski connects with a body shot.
Brawler is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Budluvski can do to turn this around?
Brawler moves away from the strike by Budluvski.
Brawler is looking to counter with a body kick.
Budluvski misses with a hook. Brawler ducked under it nicely.
Budluvski misses with a looping right.
Nice defenses there by Brawler.
Brawler misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Budluvski throws a leg kick that misses.
Brawler throws a hook to the side of Budluvski's head but Budluvski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Budluvski looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Budluvski lands a nice leg kick that just misses Brawler's sensitive parts.
Bobby Brawler is winning the standup battle so far.
Brawler throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Budluvski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brawler throws out the jab.
Budluvski now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brawler throws a quick inside leg kick.
Budluvski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brawler went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T1#
Brawler lands with a thumping leg kick.
Budluvski works Brawler's body with a nice hook.
Budluvski looks to land a right hand but Brawler moved out of range.
Budluvski throws a shot from downtown. Brawler moves away and avoids it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Brawler wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Brawler ducks under a wild hook from Budluvski.
Budluvski misses with a few strikes there.
A big right from Brawler misses.
Budluvski swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A looping hook to the body misses from Budluvski. Brawler does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brawler throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A countering left hand to the body from Budluvski misses.
Budluvski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brawler lands a jab.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Budluvski might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Brawler has got the better of the exchanges.
Budluvski walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Brawler comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Brawler slips under a jab.
Budluvski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Budluvski fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Brawler does it's job there.
Budluvski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
Budluvski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Budluvski throws a jab but it's blocked by Brawler.
Budluvski thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brawler moves away from the strike by Budluvski.
Budluvski just misses with a punch to the body.
Brawler attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A swing and a miss from Budluvski.
Budluvski misses with a low kick.
Brawler throws an overhand right that lands on Budluvski's shoulder, as Budluvski tries to avoid the shot.
Brawler slips a jab from Budluvski.
Budluvski scores with a leg kick.
Brawler lands with a shot to the body.
Budluvski looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Brawler scores with a sloppy right hand. Budluvski should have avoided that one.
Brawler moves away from the strike by Budluvski.
Brawler scores with a nice strike.
Brawler takes a swing at Budluvski's ribcage but misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Budluvski misses the target.
Budluvski changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Budluvski connects with an inside leg kick.
Brawler lands a nice leg kick that just misses Budluvski's sensitive parts. #T3#
Brawler throws a body shot but no joy.
Brawler lands with a thumping leg kick.
Brawler looks to throw the jab but Budluvski is out of range.
Budluvski looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brawler. Budluvski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice defenses there by Brawler.
Budluvski turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Budluvski connects with a body shot.
Budluvski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brawler.
Brawler throws a body punch but Budluvski moves out of range.
Budluvski throws a hook to the side of Brawler's head but Brawler sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Budluvski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brawler connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Brawler lunges at Budluvski with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Budluvski's hand.
Budluvski motions for Brawler to come forward. Budluvski throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice defenses there by Brawler.
Brawler throws a right hand that Budluvski ducks under and follows up with a left that Budluvski also avoids with ease.
A slapping leg kick lands for Brawler.
Budluvski on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brawler throws a body punch but Budluvski moves out of range.
Budluvski has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Budluvski throws a low kick but Brawler avoids it.#T4#
Budluvski moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Budluvski throws a big shot that misses.
Brawler throws a good cross that connects.
Budluvski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brawler's corner calls for a 1-2. Brawler obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Brawler tests Budluvski's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Brawler throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Budluvski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Budluvski looks to throw the jab but Brawler is out of range.
Nice body kick there by Brawler.
Brawler takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Budluvski's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Budluvski misses with a looping right.
Budluvski throws out a loose jab but Brawler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Budluvski throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Budluvski throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Budluvski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Budluvski throws a body shot but no joy.
Budluvski misses with a looping left.
Brawler lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Brawler listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
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 Bobby Brawler will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Budluvski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brawler was well out of range. Poor timing from Budluvski.
A jab from Brawler does it's job there.
Brawler lands a two punch combo.
A low kick lands for Brawler.
Brawler takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Brawler throws a front kick aimed at Budluvski's knee but Budluvski avoids it well.
Budluvski is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Brawler with a body shot.
Budluvski tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Brawler bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Budluvski misses with a low kick as Brawler jumps back.
Brawler checks a leg kick.
Brawler throws a body kick that misses
and Budluvski counters with a straight right hand.
Brawler lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Budluvski at a distance.
Brawler connects with a nice looking jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Budluvski misses with a low kick as Brawler jumps back.
Brawler looks to land a left hand but Budluvski moved out of range nicely.
Brawler darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Brawler displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Budluvski throws out the jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Brawler.
Budluvski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brawler.
Budluvski throws a body punch but Brawler moves out of range. #T1#
Brawler throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Budluvski looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Brawler catches Budluvski with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Brawler connects with an inside leg kick.
Budluvski misses with a wild body shot.
Brawler throws a jab but it's blocked by Budluvski.
Budluvski takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Budluvski misses with a straight right.
Brawler throws a jab but it's blocked by Budluvski.
Budluvski throws a hook but Brawler avoids it easily.
Brawler ducks under a wild hook from Budluvski.
Brawler throws a hook but Budluvski blocks it.
Budluvski jabs Brawler right on the nose. Brawler blinks but takes it well.
Budluvski moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Budluvski looks to throw the jab but Brawler is out of range.
Brawler throws a lazy right hand but Budluvski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Brawler fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Budluvski.
Good work by Budluvski as he checks the leg kick.
Brawler waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Budluvski.
Budluvski is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Brawler with a body shot.
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!
Budluvski lands a nice shot to the body.
Brawler ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
Budluvski misses with a body shot.
Brawler with a nice calf kick.
Brawler throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Brawler lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Brawler misses the shot to the body.
Budluvski does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Budluvski throws a hook but Brawler avoids it easily.
Budluvski chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Brawler can pounce on him.
Budluvski swings for the body but Brawler moves out of range.
Budluvski ducks under a wild hook from Brawler.
Budluvski works Brawler's body with a nice hook.
Brawler cracks Budluvski with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Budluvski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Budluvski misses the shot to the body.
Budluvski moves out of range of the body kick from Brawler.
A little jabbing left from Budluvski on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Budluvski throws the left hand but Brawler avoids the punch easily.
Brawler moves out of range of the body kick.
Budluvski throws out a loose jab but Brawler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Budluvski missing with a left hand there. Brawler was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brawler looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T3#
Brawler thuds a left hand into Budluvski's body.
Nice shot lands for Brawler.
Budluvski connects with a body shot.
Budluvski misses with a low kick.
Brawler lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Brawler attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Budluvski tries to move into range but Brawler moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Budluvski misses with a low kick.
Brawler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Budluvski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brawler.
Budluvski looks to throw the jab but Brawler is out of range.
Brawler thumps Budluvski with a low kick.
Budluvski throws a body punch but Brawler moves out of range.
Budluvski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brawler.
A low kick lands for Brawler.
Brawler lands a right hook to the body.
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!
Budluvski takes one on the button.
Brawler's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Budluvski connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Brawler scrambles back to his feet.
Brawler swings widly with a right hand
and Budluvski counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
Brawler fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Budluvski has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Budluvski scores with a jab to the body.
Brawler takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Brawler slips under a jab.
Brawler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brawler throws a hook but Budluvski blocks it.
Brawler takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Brawler misses the jab.
Brawler throws out a powerful jab.
Brawler ducks under a wild hook from Budluvski.
Brawler takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Budluvski takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Brawler scores with a jab to the jaw.
Brawler cracks Budluvski with a right hand to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brawler misses the jab.
Budluvski throws a chopping leg kick but Brawler manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Budluvski throws a solid leg kick but Brawler takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Budluvski.
Bobby Brawler is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Brawler slips under a jab from Budluvski.
Brawler lands with an uppercut that bounces Budluvski off the cage and back into range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Brawler showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Brawler 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Brawler!

Bobby Brawler decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: SFL 147 | Poli vs Road     
Date:   Mar 23, 2022
#R1#
Lacplesis throws a body punch but Budluvski moves out of range.
Lacplesis throws out a leg kick but Budluvski moves out of range and Lacplesis only half commits.
Lacplesis scores with a body shot.
Lacplesis throws out a loose jab but Budluvski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Budluvski is looking to counter punch.
Lacplesis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Budluvski.
A punch combination from Budluvski misses.
Lacplesis doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Budluvski looks to land a left hand but Lacplesis moved out of range nicely.
Lacplesis lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lacplesis has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Lacplesis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Budluvski misses with an uppercut
and Lacplesis counters with a straight right hand.
Budluvski throws a big shot that misses.
Lacplesis slips a straight right by Budluvski.
Darwin Budluvski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Budluvski has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Budluvski there as he acknowledges the shot.
Budluvski ducks under a wild hook from Lacplesis.
Budluvski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lacplesis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lacplesis throws a lazy right hand but Budluvski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Budluvski wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Budluvski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Budluvski misses with a hook
and Lacplesis counters with a good low kick that Budluvski was not able to check.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Budluvski missing with a left hand there. Lacplesis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Budluvski takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Budluvski has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis blocks a low kick nicely.
Budluvski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lacplesis manages to avoid it.
Nice shot lands for Lacplesis.
Budluvski defending well as Lacplesis loads up on a big left hand.
Budluvski takes one on the button.
A solid leg kick lands there for Budluvski.
Budluvski checks a low kick from Lacplesis.
Budluvski scores with a jab to the head.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Lacplesis - that will leave a mark!
Lacplesis walks into a left hand.
Lacplesis lands with a kick to the ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lacplesis connects with a crisp jab.
Lacplesis scores with a sloppy right hand. Budluvski should have avoided that one.
Lacplesis chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lacplesis connects with a solid leg kick.
Lacplesis with a nice calf kick.
We've been told by Budluvski's head coaches at Torcida MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T2#
Lacplesis misses with a low kick.
Budluvski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lacplesis lands with a kick to the ribs.
Lacplesis misses with a low kick as Budluvski jumps back.
Budluvski fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lacplesis throws a shot from downtown. Budluvski moves away and avoids it.
Budluvski throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lacplesis counters with an inside leg kick.
A low kick lands for Budluvski.
Budluvski wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Budluvski slips under a jab.
Budluvski ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Budluvski moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Budluvski has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lacplesis.
Budluvski throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lacplesis counters with a nice uppercut.
A leg kick checked by Lacplesis.#CL2#
Lacplesis clinches with his opponent.
Still in the clinch, Lacplesis scores with a nice short uppercut.
Budluvski dodges an elbow strike from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis lands a left hand that snaps the head of Budluvski backwards. #T3#
Lacplesis working aggressively here.
Budluvski lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lacplesis backwards.
Budluvski lands a body punch.
Budluvski blocks an elbow strike.
Budluvski lands with a light punch inside.
A right hand to the body from Budluvski.
Budluvski misses with the head strike.
Lacplesis lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Budluvski is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Lacplesis avoids the elbow strike from Budluvski, against the cage.
Budluvski lands a hook to the side of the head.
Budluvski misses with a hook to the ribs.
Budluvski has a couple of punches blocked by Lacplesis.
Budluvski takes an elbow to the forehead.
Budluvski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lacplesis lands a hook that snaps the head of Budluvski backwards.
Budluvski lands with a left to the head.
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!
Budluvski stalling against the cage.
Budluvski throws an elbow that misses.
A short right from Lacplesis on the inside. #T4#
Budluvski blocking some punches.
Lacplesis lands an uppercut.
Lacplesis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Budluvski.
Budluvski working aggressively here.
Lacplesis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Budluvski.
Budluvski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lacplesis.
Lacplesis misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Budluvski.
Lacplesis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lacplesis blocking some punches.
Budluvski dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Budluvski misses with the head strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lacplesis digs a right hand underneath Budluvski's ribcage. Budluvski let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lacplesis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Budluvski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Budluvski working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Budluvski digs a right hand underneath Lacplesis's ribcage. Lacplesis let out a lung full of air as it connected.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Humors Lacplesis will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Lacplesis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Darwin Budluvski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A nice leg kick from Lacplesis, right into the meat of the thigh.
Budluvski misses with a wild body shot.
Budluvski lands with a good body shot.
Lacplesis connects with a looping right hand.
Budluvski takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Budluvski throws an overhand right that lands on Lacplesis's shoulder, as Lacplesis tries to avoid the shot.
Budluvski misses with a hook.
A punch lands to the side of Lacplesis 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Budluvski jabs at Lacplesis's body.
Budluvski lands the left hand.
Budluvski throws a leg kick but Lacplesis moved away.
Lacplesis digs a good hook to Budluvski's body.
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!
Lacplesis fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Humors Lacplesis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Budluvski keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A quick step to the side and Budluvski tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Budluvski throws a hook to the side of Lacplesis's head but Lacplesis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Budluvski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Budluvski. Lacplesis does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.#T1#
Budluvski throws a sloppy body shot
and Lacplesis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Budluvski takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Budluvski checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Lacplesis just misses with a punch to the body.
Lacplesis turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lacplesis walks into a straight right hand from Budluvski.
Budluvski throws the left hand but Lacplesis avoids the punch easily.
Lacplesis only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Lacplesis feints and then cracks Budluvski's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Budluvski down.
Lacplesis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Budluvski connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lacplesis takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Budluvski on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lacplesis stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Budluvski.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big right from Budluvski misses.
Lacplesis fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Budluvski on the side of the head.
Lacplesis on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Budluvski scores with a jab.#T2#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lacplesis checks a leg kick.
Lacplesis moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lacplesis looks to land a body kick but Budluvski moved away.
Budluvski throws a leg kick
and Lacplesis counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Budluvski 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.
Lacplesis takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lacplesis with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jab from Budluvski.
Lacplesis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Budluvski looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lacplesis goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Budluvski throws a lazy uppercut
and Lacplesis counters with a left to the body.
Budluvski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lacplesis moves out of range of the strikes.
Lacplesis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little feinted left hand from Budluvski on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sloppy strikes from Lacplesis. Those never looked like landing.
Budluvski scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lacplesis in his tracks.
Budluvski walks into a left hand. #T3#
Lacplesis with a nice calf kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Budluvski. Lacplesis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Budluvski scores with a hook.
Lacplesis thows a leg kick but Budluvski checks it
and Budluvski counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lacplesis. That's going to slow Budluvski down.
Lacplesis cracks Budluvski with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That kick from Budluvski tenderised Lacplesis's leg. Lacplesis is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lacplesis lands with a nice body punch.
Budluvski thows a left - swing and a miss!
Budluvski misses with a body shot.
Lacplesis looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Budluvski scores with a push kick.
Lacplesis lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A big right from Budluvski misses.
A swing and a miss from Budluvski.
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!
Lacplesis stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Budluvski.
Lacplesis stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lacplesis throws a hook but Budluvski avoids it easily.#T4#
Lacplesis throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Budluvski on the side of the head.
Budluvski listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Budluvski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A nice side step and Lacplesis releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Budluvski checks the leg kick nicely there.
Lacplesis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Budluvski.
Budluvski misses with a body shot.
Budluvski connects with a body shot.
Budluvski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lacplesis moves away.
Lacplesis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lacplesis throws out a counter right but Budluvski avoids it with no problem.
Lacplesis ducks under a wild hook from Budluvski.
Lacplesis punishes Budluvski's body with a nice straight punch.
A jab from Budluvski misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lacplesis clobbers Budluvski with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd cheers as Budluvski lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lacplesis doesn't seem phased though.
Budluvski takes a swing at Lacplesis's ribcage but misses.
Lacplesis swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lacplesis misses with a wild body shot.
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 Darwin Budluvski will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Budluvski swings for the body but Lacplesis moves out of range.
Budluvski misses with an uppercut. Lacplesis saw that one coming.
Lacplesis throws a leg kick but Budluvski sees it coming and moves out of range.
Budluvski swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Budluvski ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Budluvski lands a body shot.
Lacplesis lands the left hand.
Lacplesis feints and then cracks Budluvski's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Budluvski down.
Budluvski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lacplesis misses with a hook.
Budluvski fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Budluvski looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Lacplesis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Budluvski.
Budluvski misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lacplesis throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Budluvski moves away from the strike by Lacplesis.
Budluvski lands a right hook to the body.
Budluvski thows a leg kick but Lacplesis checks it
and Lacplesis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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!
Budluvski with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T1#
Lacplesis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lacplesis connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Budluvski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Budluvski throws a right hand that misses
and Lacplesis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lacplesis throws a leg kick that misses.
Budluvski lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Budluvski misses with a jab to the body
and Lacplesis counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #CL2#
Lacplesis pushes Budluvski up against the cage in a clinch.
Lacplesis misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lacplesis.
Budluvski has a couple of punches blocked by Lacplesis.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lacplesis.
Budluvski working aggressively here.
Darwin Budluvski has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lacplesis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Budluvski lands with a left to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lacplesis can't find room to land a body shot as Budluvski controls the action.
Budluvski pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Budluvski tries a body shot but Lacplesis blocks it. #T2#
Budluvski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Lacplesis fails to land.
Nice body punch from Budluvski - that landed with a thud.
Lacplesis throws an elbow that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Lacplesis throws an elbow but misses.
Lacplesis scores with a shot to the side of Budluvski's head.
Lacplesis tries to work over Budluvski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lacplesis just misses with a elbow thrown towards Budluvski's brow.
Budluvski tries to work over Lacplesis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Budluvski comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Budluvski lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lacplesis backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lacplesis. #BC2#
Lacplesis manages to break the clinch.
Lacplesis darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lacplesis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Budluvski throws out the jab.
Lacplesis blocks a jab.
Budluvski throws a hook but Lacplesis blocks it.
Lacplesis lands with a good body shot.#T3#
Budluvski throws a sloppy body shot
and Lacplesis counters with a slapping leg kick.
Budluvski throws a leg kick but Lacplesis moved away.
Budluvski with a nice calf kick.
Budluvski misses with a hook
and Lacplesis counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Budluvski tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lacplesis throws a chopping leg kick but Budluvski manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Lacplesis lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Budluvski keeps the fight on the outside.
Budluvski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lacplesis was well out of range. Poor timing from Budluvski.
Lacplesis jabs Budluvski right on the nose. Budluvski blinks but takes it well.
Nice uppercut there from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis misses with a straight left.
Budluvski jabs at Lacplesis's body.
Lacplesis takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Budluvski misses the target.
Budluvski checks a leg kick nicely.
It looked like Budluvski was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lacplesis.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Budluvski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lacplesis was well out of range. Poor timing from Budluvski.#T4#
Budluvski moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lacplesis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Budluvski.
It seemed like Lacplesis was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Budluvski drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Lacplesis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Budluvski.
Budluvski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lacplesis.
Lacplesis tries a quick counter leg kick but Budluvski is wise to it.
Lacplesis cracks Budluvski with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lacplesis misses with a looping right.
Budluvski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Budluvski connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lacplesis scrambles back to his feet.
Budluvski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Budluvski misses with an uppercut
and Lacplesis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Budluvski drops his hands momentarily and Lacplesis takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Budluvski ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Budluvski is looking to chop away at Lacplesis's legs.
Lacplesis throws a good cross that connects.
Lacplesis shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

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 Darwin Budluvski.
I think Budluvski 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Darwin Budluvski!

A victorious Darwin Budluvski thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: SFL 141 | Garuda vs Kardashian     
Date:   Feb 27, 2022
#R1#
Budluvski pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kekoa back to the cage. Budluvski follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Kekoa pivots, looking for a leg kick but Budluvski is out of range and Kekoa settles back down.
Kekoa doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kekoa takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kekoa throws a nice inside leg kick.
Budluvski misses with a hook.
Budluvski cracks Kekoa with a good jab.
Budluvski looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Darwin Budluvski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kekoa checks the leg kick.
We've been told by Budluvski's head coaches at Torcida MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kekoa. Budluvski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Budluvski throwing a counter right hand but Kekoa manages to avoid it.
Kekoa fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Budluvski checks it well.
Budluvski tests Kekoa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Budluvski avoids the body shot from Kekoa.
An attempted straight right counter from Budluvski misses the target.
Kekoa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kekoa misses with a body shot.
Budluvski throws a leg kick but Kekoa sees it coming and moves out of range.
Budluvski looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Budluvski fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T1#
Kekoa looks to score with a jab to the body but Budluvski is just out of range.
Budluvski scores with a nice head shot.
Kekoa throws a hook but Budluvski blocks it.
Kekoa is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Budluvski rather than just go for the knockout.
Kekoa cracks Budluvski with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kekoa throws a chopping leg kick but Budluvski manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Budluvski lands a really nice looking cross but Kekoa seems unphased.
Kekoa swings away with a body shot that misses
and Budluvski counters with a left to the body.
Budluvski throws the left hand but Kekoa avoids the punch easily.
Budluvski misses with a low kick.
Budluvski loads up on a big right hand but Kekoa slips the punch.
Budluvski tries to work over Kekoa's front leg with a kick but Kekoa checks it.
Kekoa let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Budluvski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kekoa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Budluvski on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kekoa. Kekoa obviously looking to wear him down.
Budluvski scores with a hook.
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!
Kekoa throws a chopping leg kick but Budluvski manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kekoa takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T2#
Budluvski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kekoa moves away.
Kekoa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Budluvski takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Budluvski swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kekoa counters with a stiff right hand.
A left lands for Budluvski.
Kekoa has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Budluvski.
Budluvski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Budluvski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kekoa was well out of range. Poor timing from Budluvski.
Kekoa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Budluvski ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A cross from Budluvski lands.
Budluvski throws a jab but it's blocked by Kekoa.
Kekoa misses with a looping right.
Budluvski wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A decent looking cross lands there for Budluvski.
Budluvski just misses with a punch to the body. #CL2#
Kekoa moves into the clinch.#T3#
Kekoa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kekoa.
Kekoa blocking some punches. #BC2#
Kekoa breaks the clinch.
Budluvski thuds his right hand into Kekoa's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kekoa connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Budluvski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kekoa.
Kekoa throws a looping overhand right but Budluvski ducks down to avoid it.
Kekoa on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kekoa throws a wild body kick that Budluvski sees coming a mile off.
Budluvski dips to his left and cracks Kekoa with an uppercut!
The crowd cheers as Budluvski lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kekoa doesn't seem phased though.
Kekoa fails in his attempt to clinch.
Budluvski was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A decent looking cross lands there for Budluvski.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A telegraphed right hand from Kekoa misses the target.
Budluvski scores with a body shot. #T4#
Budluvski connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Budluvski misses with a body shot
and Kekoa counters with an inside leg kick.
Budluvski thuds his right hand into Kekoa's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Budluvski connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kekoa goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kekoa throws a leg kick
and Budluvski counters with a slapping leg kick.
Budluvski stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kekoa throws a big shot that misses.
Kekoa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Budluvski moves away.
Kekoa ducks right into an uppercut from Budluvski.
Kekoa blocks a low kick nicely.
Kekoa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kekoa lands a jab to Budluvski's midsection.
Kekoa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Budluvski was well out of range. Poor timing from Kekoa.
Kekoa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Budluvski counters with a slapping leg kick.
Budluvski misses with an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darwin Budluvski dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Budluvski scores with a nice right hand.
Budluvski takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Budluvski throws out a leg kick but Kekoa moves out of range and Budluvski only half commits.
Kekoa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kekoa on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Budluvski. Budluvski obviously looking to wear him down.
Budluvski fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kekoa has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Budluvski lands a body shot.
Kekoa moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Budluvski tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Budluvski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kekoa can do to turn this around?
Kekoa swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kekoa takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kekoa loads up on a big right hand but Budluvski slips the punch.
Budluvski connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kekoa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Budluvski.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kekoa walks into a left hand.
Budluvski fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kekoa looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Budluvski lands an overhand right.#T1#
Budluvski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kekoa.
Darwin Budluvski is winning the standup battle so far.
Budluvski scores with a jab to the head.
Kekoa lands a leg kick that knocks Budluvski off balance momentarily.
Budluvski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kekoa.
Budluvski throws a poor cross that misses
and Kekoa makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Budluvski takes a swing at Kekoa's ribcage but misses.
Kekoa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Budluvski.
A little jabbing left from Kekoa on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kekoa has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Budluvski missing with a left hand there. Kekoa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kekoa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice body punch from Budluvski.
Budluvski throws out a loose jab but Kekoa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kekoa walks into a left hand.
Budluvski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kekoa.
Kekoa is trying to counter with his kicks.
Budluvski checks a leg kick.
Kekoa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Budluvski.#T2#
Budluvski connects with a single shot there.
Kekoa jabs Budluvski right on the nose. Budluvski blinks but takes it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Budluvski is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Budluvski throws out a loose jab but Kekoa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Budluvski lands a nice looking body shot.
Kekoa misses the shot to the body.
Kekoa with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kekoa misses with a leg kick
and Budluvski counters with a nice uppercut.
A jab from Kekoa misses.
Budluvski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kekoa.
Budluvski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kekoa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Budluvski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kekoa connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Budluvski throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T3#
A big left from Budluvski misses.
Budluvski thuds a left hand into Kekoa's body.
Kekoa swings for the body but Budluvski moves out of range.
Kekoa takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kekoa misses with a straight right.
Kekoa throws a low kick but it's checked well by Budluvski.
Budluvski turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Budluvski swings for the body but Kekoa moves out of range.
Kekoa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Budluvski fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kekoa just manages to avoid it.
Kekoa wants to clinch.
Budluvski throwing a counter right hand but Kekoa manages to avoid it.
Budluvski will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Budluvski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kekoa.
Budluvski lands a leg kick that knocks Kekoa off balance momentarily.#T4#
No joy there for Budluvski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kekoa is looking to score with low kicks.
Kekoa swings for the body but Budluvski moves out of range.
A big right from Budluvski misses.
Budluvski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kekoa moves out of range of the strikes.
It seemed like Kekoa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kekoa.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Kekoa instigates a clinch.
Kekoa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Budluvski misses with the head strike.
Budluvski prevents a body shot from Kekoa.
Budluvski working aggressively here.
Kekoa tries a body shot but Budluvski blocks it.
Kekoa tries to work over Budluvski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kekoa blocking some punches.
Kekoa lands with a light punch inside.
Budluvski lands with a light punch inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darwin Budluvski dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Kekoa misses with a hook. Budluvski ducked under it nicely.
Good exchange - Kekoa coming out on top.
Kekoa takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Budluvski moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Budluvski misses with a wild body shot.
Kekoa let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kekoa tries to clinch up
and Kekoa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Budluvski connects with an inside leg kick.
Kekoa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Budluvski was well out of range. Poor timing from Kekoa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kekoa ducks under a wild hook from Budluvski.
Kekoa throws out a counter right but Budluvski avoids it with no problem.
Kekoa misses the jab.
Budluvski lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Budluvski feints and then cracks Kekoa's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kekoa down.
Budluvski lands a glancing blow to the side of Kekoa's head.
Kekoa's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T1#
Budluvski misses with a hook. Kekoa ducked under it nicely.
Budluvski looks to land a left hand but Kekoa moved out of range nicely.
Budluvski throws a leg kick but Kekoa sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kekoa throws out a counter right but Budluvski avoids it with no problem.
Budluvski scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Budluvski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kekoa.
Kekoa connects with a looping right hand.
Budluvski lands the left hand.
Kekoa scores with a punch to the head.
Budluvski misses with a low kick.
Budluvski lands with a thumping leg kick.
Budluvski misses with a wild body shot.
Budluvski throws a lazy right hand but Kekoa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kekoa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Budluvski scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Budluvski misses with a looping right.
Darwin Budluvski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Kekoa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kekoa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jab, jab by Budluvski - just one landing.
Budluvski scores with a jab.
Budluvski connects with a crisp jab.
Budluvski throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kekoa on the side of the head.
Budluvski scores with a body shot.
Eddie Kekoa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kekoa blocks a jab.
Budluvski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kekoa lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Budluvski scores with a nice strike.
Kekoa slips under a jab.
Budluvski throws a nice inside leg kick.
Budluvski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Budluvski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T3#
Budluvski connects with a looping right hand.
Budluvski has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kekoa.
Kekoa uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Budluvski has time to react.
Kekoa catches Budluvski with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kekoa misses with a hook.
Budluvski ducks under a wild hook from Kekoa.
Kekoa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kekoa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Budluvski throws out the jab.
Kekoa misses with a wild body shot.
Kekoa looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Budluvski throws a hook but Kekoa avoids it easily.
Kekoa moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Budluvski scores with a jab to the body.
Budluvski lands the left hand.#T4#
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!
Kekoa walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Budluvski scores with a jab. Kekoa acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kekoa tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Budluvski throws a jab but it's blocked by Kekoa.
Kekoa appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kekoa's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Budluvski connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kekoa scrambles back to his feet.
Budluvski misses with a looping left.
Kekoa throws a jab but it's blocked by Budluvski.
Budluvski loads up on a big right hand but Kekoa slips the punch.
A countering left hand to the body from Kekoa misses.
Kekoa lunges at Budluvski with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Budluvski's hand.
Budluvski checks the leg kick.
Budluvski with a nice calf kick.
Kekoa throws a low kick but it's checked well by Budluvski.
Budluvski fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kekoa looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kekoa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Budluvski.
Kekoa moves away from the strike by Budluvski.

And that's the end of the fight!
Darwin Budluvski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Budluvski, 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darwin Budluvski!

A victorious Darwin Budluvski thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: SFL 136 | Sitsongrit Returns     
Date:   Feb 09, 2022
#R1#
McDonald looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McDonald thows a leg kick but Budluvski checks it
and McDonald takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McDonald misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Budluvski.
Budluvski misses the jab.
McDonald pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Budluvski takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Budluvski moves away from the strike by McDonald.
A nice leg kick lands there from McDonald. #TD#
McDonald gets a takedown into half guard.
McDonald looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Budluvski with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Budluvski wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
McDonald in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Budluvski tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from McDonald!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). David McDonald!
David McDonald seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: SFL 131 | Bangin vs Smart     
Date:   Jan 19, 2022
#R1#
Budluvski loads up on a big right hand but Silva slips the punch.
Silva fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Budluvski throws out a counter right but Silva avoids it with no problem.
Silva shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Budluvski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Manuel Silva has been cut.
Budluvski is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Silva fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Budluvski is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manuel Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva misses with a double jab.
Silva misses with a straight right.
Budluvski looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Budluvski looks to score with a jab to the body but Silva is just out of range.
Budluvski walks into a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Silva.
Budluvski missing with a left hand there. Silva was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #TD#
Silva shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Budluvski felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ground and pound from Silva.
Silva 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.#T1#
Silva is pressing down on Budluvski's thigh, looking to free his foot. Budluvski is holding on for now.
Silva seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Silva is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Budluvski tries to kick Silva off but Silva keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Silva working Budluvski over with strikes.
Silva working Budluvski over with strikes.
Silva throwing shots but Budluvski is blocking nicely.
Budluvski tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Silva manages to move to mount!
Silva lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Silva raining down shots from the mount!
Silva with the ground and pound from mount.
Silva lands a big shot to the head and Budluvski winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Manuel Silva!
A very excited looking Manuel Silva 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: SFL 126 | Bangin vs Nti     
Date:   Dec 26, 2021
#R1#
Erwin throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Erwin lands a leg kick that knocks Budluvski off balance momentarily.
Budluvski throws a jab but it's blocked by Erwin.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Erwin! But no joy.
Budluvski misses with a leg kick.
Erwin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Budluvski doesn't seem bothered though.
Erwin moves away from the strike by Budluvski.
Erwin tries to clinch but Budluvski is having none of it.
Budluvski swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Erwin.
Budluvski throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Erwin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A nice leg kick from Budluvski, right into the meat of the thigh.
Budluvski throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Erwin is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Erwin looks to score with a jab to the body but Budluvski is just out of range.
Budluvski walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Budluvski lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've been told by Budluvski's head coaches at Banana Stand that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A clash of legs there as Erwin blocks the low kick.
Erwin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Budluvski tried to score with a low kick but Erwin checks it.
Budluvski is looking to clinch.
Erwin counters with a body kick.
Erwin misses the jab.
Budluvski slips under a jab.
Budluvski wants to land a leg kick but Erwin is out of range.
Budluvski avoids the body shot from Erwin.
Budluvski is looking to counter punch.
Budluvski needs to keep his hands up - Erwin had a free shot at his head there.#T1#
Erwin throws a right hand that Budluvski ducks under and follows up with a left that Budluvski also avoids with ease.
Erwin throws a body kick that misses.
Erwin missing with a left hand there. Budluvski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Budluvski fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Budluvski does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Erwin unleashes a big counter combination but Budluvski bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Erwin thows a leg kick but Budluvski checks it
and Budluvski counters with an inside leg kick.
Budluvski uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Erwin has time to react.
A low kick lands for Budluvski.
Budluvski throws a front kick aimed at Erwin's knee but Erwin avoids it well.
Budluvski tries a low kick but Erwin avoids it.
Budluvski ducks under a wild hook from Erwin.
Budluvski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Erwin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CL#
Budluvski instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Erwin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Budluvski throws a leg kick but Erwin sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Erwin misses with an uppercut. Budluvski saw that one coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Erwin misses with a looping left.
Erwin keeps the fight on the outside.
Erwin misses with a looping left.
A little feinted left hand from Budluvski on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice uppercut lands for Erwin. That snapped Budluvski's head back.
Erwin tries to move into range but Budluvski moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T2#
Budluvski is looking to chop away at Erwin's legs.
Budluvski finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Erwin throws a hook to the side of Budluvski's head but Budluvski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A leg kick checked by Erwin.
Nice uppercut there from Erwin.
Budluvski shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Erwin is looking to score with low kicks.
Erwin thuds his right hand into Budluvski's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Budluvski tries to move into range but Erwin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Budluvski connects with a crisp jab.
Budluvski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Budluvski misses with a low kick.
A little jabbing left from Erwin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A jab from Erwin does it's job there.
Budluvski avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Budluvski lands a really nice looking cross but Erwin seems unphased.
Budluvski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Erwin.
A slapping leg kick lands for Budluvski.
Budluvski connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Budluvski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Erwin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nice jab there from Budluvski.
Budluvski avoids a kick to the body. #T3#
Budluvski misses the jab.
Budluvski misses with a leg kick
and Erwin counters with a nice leg kick.
Budluvski is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Erwin avoids the body shot from Budluvski.
Budluvski pivots, looking for a leg kick but Erwin is out of range and Budluvski settles back down.
Erwin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Budluvski.
Budluvski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Erwin.
As Erwin backs away, Budluvski returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#CL2#
Erwin closes the distance and clinches.
Erwin has had enough of the clinch but Budluvski keeps him there for the moment.
Erwin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Erwin can't break the clinch.
Budluvski scores with a shot to the side of Erwin's head. #BC2#
Erwin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Budluvski slips under a jab from Erwin.
Budluvski uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Erwin throws a body shot but no joy.
Budluvski ducks under a wild hook from Erwin.
Erwin misses with a looping right.
Erwin throws a leg kick but Budluvski sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Erwin throws out a loose jab but Budluvski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Budluvski lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Budluvski throws a low kick but Erwin avoids it.#T4#
Erwin moves out of range as Budluvski throws a body kick.
Erwin counters with a body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Erwin lands with a kick to the temple. Budluvski shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Erwin throws a low kick, looking for Budluvski's leg but Budluvski calmly moves out of range. #CL2#
Erwin drives through and clinches with Budluvski against the cage. #BC2#
Erwin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Erwin throws a leg kick but Budluvski checks it.
Budluvski is looking to chop away at Erwin's legs.
Erwin throws an overhand right that lands on Budluvski's shoulder, as Budluvski tries to avoid the shot.
Erwin tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Erwin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Budluvski's hands.
Budluvski misses with a straight left.
Erwin throws a lazy right hand but Budluvski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Budluvski slips a straight right by Erwin.
Erwin scores with a hook.
Budluvski slips a jab from Erwin.
Erwin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Budluvski slips a straight right by Erwin.
Erwin's jab looks to have found its range, popping Budluvski under the eye.
Budluvski connects with an inside leg kick.
Erwin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Erwin slips a straight right by Budluvski.
Erwin throws out a powerful jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Derek Erwin 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#
Budluvski lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Erwin.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Erwin 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 Budluvski has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Budluvski and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Budluvski tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Erwin is able to avoid easily.
Budluvski swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Erwin 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.
Erwin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Erwin misses with a straight left.
Budluvski has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Erwin finds it's way round the side to connect with Budluvski's head.
Budluvski getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Budluvski slips a straight right by Erwin.
Budluvski throws a low kick but Erwin avoids it.
A nice side step and Erwin releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Erwin checks a leg kick nicely.
Erwin scores with a kick to the body.
Budluvski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Erwin tries a quick counter leg kick but Budluvski is wise to it.
Budluvski connects with a right hand. Erwin shakes it off.
Budluvski stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Erwin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Budluvski with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Erwin throws a wild body kick that Budluvski sees coming a mile off.
Budluvski jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Erwin moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Good exchange - Erwin coming out on top.#T1#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Erwin is looking to slow Budluvski down with leg kicks.
Erwin looks to throw the jab but Budluvski is out of range.
Budluvski throws a nice outside leg kick.
Budluvski misses with a low kick.
Erwin looks to throw the jab but Budluvski is out of range.
Budluvski uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Erwin has time to react.
Erwin checks a leg kick.
Derek Erwin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Erwin moves out of range as Budluvski strikes.
Budluvski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Erwin throws a head kick but Budluvski moves out of range.
Budluvski misses with a low kick.
Budluvski backing away here, and Erwin unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A cross from Budluvski lands.
Erwin misses with a looping right.
Budluvski half committed to a counter leg kick.
Erwin walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Budluvski checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sloppy strikes from Erwin. Those never looked like landing.
Budluvski tests Erwin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Budluvski slips a straight right by Erwin.
Budluvski jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Budluvski misses with a wild body shot.
Budluvski wants to land a leg kick but Erwin is out of range.
Budluvski stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Erwin.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Erwin is looking to score with low kicks.
Erwin swings for the body but Budluvski moves out of range.
Budluvski lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Erwin looks to throw the jab but Budluvski is out of range.
Erwin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Budluvski.
Budluvski misses with a series of wild punches.
Erwin with a nice calf kick.
Erwin throws a shot from downtown. Budluvski moves away and avoids it.
Budluvski tries to clinch up.
Budluvski lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A swing and a miss from Erwin.
A quick step to the side and Budluvski tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Budluvski just misses with a punch to the body.
Budluvski blocks the body kick.
Erwin looks for the body kick but Budluvski saw that one coming.
Erwin is looking to slow Budluvski down with leg kicks.
Erwin checks a low kick from Budluvski.
Erwin throws out a counter right but Budluvski avoids it with no problem.
A low kick lands for Budluvski.
Budluvski tries to close the distance and clinch but Erwin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Erwin feints a counter leg kick.
Budluvski staying out of range there.
Budluvski was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T3#
Erwin misses the jab.
Budluvski does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Budluvski lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Budluvski lands with an overhand left.
Budluvski slips under a jab.
Budluvski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Erwin manages to avoid it.
Erwin blocks a leg kick.
Budluvski ducks under a wild hook from Erwin.
Budluvski blocks a leg kick.
Erwin takes a swing at Budluvski's ribcage but misses.
Budluvski throws out a loose jab but Erwin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Erwin thumps Budluvski with a low kick.
Erwin throws a hook to the side of Budluvski's head but Budluvski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Erwin scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Erwin throws the kick towards the body but Budluvski avoids it.
Budluvski throws a leg kick but Erwin checks it.
Budluvski scores with a sloppy right hand. Erwin should have avoided that one.
Budluvski lands a leg kick that knocks Erwin off balance momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Erwin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CL2#
Erwin closes the distance and clinches. #T4#
Budluvski has Erwin pressed against the cage, preventing Erwin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Erwin has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#BC2#
Erwin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Erwin has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Budluvski.
Budluvski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Erwin.
Budluvski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Erwin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Budluvski takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Budluvski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Erwin.
A swing and a miss from Budluvski.
Erwin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Budluvski manages to avoid it.
Erwin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Erwin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Erwin misses with a straight right.
Budluvski was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Budluvski lands a jab.
Erwin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Erwin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Erwin misses with a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Erwin with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Budluvski to score with a decent uppercut.
Budluvski tests Erwin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Erwin throws a series of strikes that have Budluvski backpedaling. #CL2#
Erwin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Derek Erwin 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#
Budluvski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Erwin misses with a head kick.
Budluvski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Budluvski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Erwin tries a low kick but Budluvski avoids it.
Budluvski is looking to slow Erwin down with leg kicks.
Erwin is looking to clinch.
Erwin looks to throw the jab but Budluvski is out of range.
Erwin throws a jab but it's blocked by Budluvski.
Erwin takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Budluvski moves out of range as Erwin throws a body kick. #CL2#
Erwin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Budluvski, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Erwin breaks the clinch.
Erwin throws a right hand that misses
and Budluvski makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Budluvski takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Erwin tries to clinch but Budluvski moves out of range.
Budluvski throws a lazy right hand but Erwin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Erwin scoring well with a low kick there.
Erwin throws a leg kick which misses Budluvski's front leg but catches the back leg as Budluvski tries to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Erwin lands a jab to the head.
Budluvski misses the jab.#T1#
Budluvski moves away from the strike by Erwin.
Erwin doesn't manage to clinch there - Budluvski circles away.
Erwin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Erwin scores with a nice strike.
Erwin tries to clinch but Budluvski is having none of it.
Nice uppercut lands for Erwin. That snapped Budluvski's head back.
Budluvski cracks Erwin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Erwin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Budluvski slips a jab and a cross from Erwin.
Erwin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Budluvski.
Erwin scores with a nice head shot.
Budluvski connects with the punch.
Good leg kick by Erwin.
Erwin walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Budluvski checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Erwin checks a low kick from Budluvski.
Erwin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice uppercut there from Erwin.
Budluvski scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Erwin misses with an uppercut.
Erwin thows a left - swing and a miss!
A swing and a miss from Erwin.#T2#
That kick from Budluvski tenderised Erwin's leg. Erwin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Erwin misses with a kick to the body.
Erwin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Budluvski.
Erwin is trying to counter with his kicks.
Budluvski lands a body shot.
Erwin misses with a low kick.
Erwin takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Budluvski darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Erwin slips a straight right by Budluvski.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Erwin! But no joy.
Erwin throws a shot from downtown. Budluvski moves away and avoids it.
Erwin bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Erwin throws a jab but it's blocked by Budluvski.
A clash of legs there as Budluvski blocks the low kick.
Derek Erwin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Budluvski looks to land a right hand but Erwin moved out of range.
Erwin lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Budluvski looks to land a right hand but Erwin moved out of range.
Erwin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Erwin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Budluvski with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Erwin throws a hook to the side of Budluvski's head but Budluvski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Budluvski is looking to score with low kicks.
Budluvski misses with a low kick. #T3#
Erwin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Erwin throws a hook to the side of Budluvski's head but Budluvski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Budluvski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Erwin.
Erwin misses with a leg kick
and Budluvski makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Budluvski throws a quick inside leg kick.
Erwin slips under a jab from Budluvski.
Budluvski connects with a body shot.
Budluvski looks to throw the jab but Erwin is out of range.
Erwin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Budluvski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A lazy left from Budluvski finds it's target.
Budluvski connects with a right hand. Erwin shakes it off.
Budluvski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sloppy strikes from Budluvski. Those never looked like landing.
Budluvski connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Budluvski checks a low kick from Erwin.
Erwin looks to throw the jab but Budluvski is out of range.
Erwin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Budluvski.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Budluvski throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That kick from Budluvski tenderised Erwin's leg. Erwin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Erwin misses with a hook.#T4#
Erwin scores with a sloppy right hand. Budluvski should have avoided that one.
A slow jab from Erwin misses its intended target.
Erwin keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Erwin throws a counter combo.
Budluvski misses with a straight right.
Erwin moves out of range as Budluvski strikes.
Erwin slips under a jab.#CL2#
Erwin closes the distance and clinches.
Erwin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Budluvski has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Erwin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Darwin Budluvski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Erwin swings for the body but Budluvski moves out of range.
Erwin throws a nice inside leg kick.
Erwin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Erwin blocks a leg kick.
Erwin checks a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Budluvski misses with a body shot.
It seemed like Erwin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Budluvski fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A jab lands there for Budluvski.
Budluvski misses with a hook. Erwin ducked under it nicely.
Budluvski throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.

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 Darwin Budluvski.
Well Erwin has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Derek Erwin!

Our winner, Derek Erwin, 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: SFL 120 | Mumu vs Wanker     
Date:   Dec 01, 2021
#R1#
Bizihwaile misses with a lunging right hand
and Budluvski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A slow jab from Budluvski misses its intended target.
Bizihwaile digs a good body shot into Budluvski's ribs.
Bizihwaile tries to bum rush Budluvski with a series of wild strikes but Budluvski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bizihwaile ducks under a wild hook from Budluvski.
Budluvski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bizihwaile.
An inside leg kick from Bizihwaile misses.
Budluvski 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Budluvski misses with an uppercut
and Bizihwaile counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Budluvski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bizihwaile throws out the jab.
Budluvski throws a head kick that misses. #T1#
Budluvski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Budluvski lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bizihwaile throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Budluvski to counter with a crisp jab.
Bizihwaile motions for Budluvski to come forward. Bizihwaile throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bizihwaile blocks a head kick by Budluvski.
Bizihwaile motions for Budluvski to come forward. Bizihwaile throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bizihwaile looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Budluvski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Budluvski is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bizihwaile with a body shot.
Bizihwaile throws a head kick that misses.
Budluvski avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bizihwaile takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T2#
Bizihwaile swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bizihwaile connects with a high kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bizihwaile. Budluvski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bizihwaile connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bizihwaile scores with a nice right hand.
Bizihwaile swings away with a body shot that misses
and Budluvski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bizihwaile throws a sloppy head kick and Budluvski moves out of range easily.
A low kick lands for Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Good leg kick by Bizihwaile. #T3#
Nice shot by Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Budluvski throws a sloppy head kick and Bizihwaile moves out of range easily.
Bizihwaile throws a leg kick
and Budluvski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Budluvski throws a head kick that misses
and Bizihwaile counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bizihwaile throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Budluvski.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Budluvski! But no joy.
Bizihwaile blocks a head kick by Budluvski.
Nice defenses there by Budluvski.
Penkosip Bizihwaile seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bizihwaile ducks under a wild hook from Budluvski.
Budluvski on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T4#
A low kick lands for Bizihwaile.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jab, jab by Bizihwaile - just one landing.
Bizihwaile throws a head kick that misses.
Budluvski misses with a body shot.
Bizihwaile thuds a left hand into Budluvski's body.
Budluvski darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bizihwaile changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circling - Bizihwaile throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bizihwaile moves out of range as Budluvski strikes.
Bizihwaile catches Budluvski with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Penkosip Bizihwaile dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Budluvski is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd cheers as Bizihwaile lands an impressive looking overhand right. Budluvski doesn't seem phased though.
Bizihwaile throws a poor cross that misses
and Budluvski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Budluvski ducks right into an uppercut from Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile misses with a double jab.
Bizihwaile fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Budluvski.
Bizihwaile connects with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Bizihwaile misses.
Budluvski throws out a counter right but Bizihwaile avoids it with no problem.
Budluvski cracks Bizihwaile with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A good leg kick by Bizihwaile. #T1#
Bizihwaile swings widly with a right hand
and Budluvski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Budluvski takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bizihwaile is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Budluvski can do to turn this around?
Bizihwaile staying out of range there.
Bizihwaile misses with a hook.
Bizihwaile with the inside leg kick.
Bizihwaile fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Budluvski.
Bizihwaile scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bizihwaile misses with a lunging right hand
and Budluvski counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Budluvski swings widly with a right hand
and Bizihwaile counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Budluvski might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Bizihwaile lands a nice leg kick that just misses Budluvski's sensitive parts. #T2#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bizihwaile.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Budluvski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Budluvski on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bizihwaile throws a head kick but Budluvski moves out of range.
Budluvski looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bizihwaile is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Budluvski misses with an uppercut
letting Bizihwaile counter with a right hand.
Budluvski moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Budluvski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile misses with a head kick.
Budluvski's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Budluvski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bizihwaile.
Budluvski misses with an uppercut. Bizihwaile saw that one coming.#T3#
Bizihwaile misses with a looping right.
Bizihwaile lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Budluvski throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bizihwaile blocks a jab.
Bizihwaile tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Budluvski was well out of range. Poor timing from Bizihwaile.
A little jabbing left from Budluvski on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Budluvski tries a head kick but it misses.
Bizihwaile half committed to a counter leg kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Budluvski might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Bizihwaile has got the better of the exchanges.
Bizihwaile throws a lazy right hand but Budluvski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice defenses there by Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile lands a jab.#T4#
Bizihwaile throws a leg kick that is checked
and Budluvski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bizihwaile throws a jab when Budluvski was well out of range.
Budluvski ducks under a wild hook from Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bizihwaile misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Budluvski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big left from Bizihwaile misses.
Bizihwaile throws a right hand that Budluvski ducks under and follows up with a left that Budluvski also avoids with ease.
Bizihwaile scoring well with a low kick there.
Budluvski jabs Bizihwaile to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bizihwaile moves away from the strike by Budluvski.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Penkosip Bizihwaile dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A solid leg kick lands there for Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile misses with a double jab
and Bizihwaile takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Budluvski connects with the punch.#ROC2#Bizihwaile is rocked!
Bizihwaile ducks under a wild hook from Budluvski.
Budluvski throws a right and a left that Bizihwaile avoids nicely.
Budluvski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bizihwaile.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bizihwaile swings widly with a right hand
and Budluvski counters with a big right hand! Oh Bizihwaile is in trouble here! Budluvski follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darwin Budluvski!
Darwin Budluvski decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Penkosip Bizihwaile was interviewed post fight and said 'Time to rethink my career.'.

 

Event: SFL 112 | Boss Level     
Date:   Nov 03, 2021
#R1#
Silva misses with a takedown
and Budluvski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice defenses there by Silva.
Silva looks to land a right hand but Budluvski moved out of range.
Budluvski throwing a counter right hand but Silva manages to avoid it.
Silva misses with an uppercut.
Silva throws a hook to the side of Budluvski's head but Budluvski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice jab there from Silva.
Silva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Budluvski swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#TD2#
Silva feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Silva is working Budluvski over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB#
Budluvski looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Silva scoring with some ground and pound.
Budluvski working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Silva. #SUB#
Budluvski escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Silva gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Silva scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T1##SUB#
Silva avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Budluvski has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Silva can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Budluvski escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Silva gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Silva stands and throws Budluvski's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Budluvski tries to buck Silva off but Silva is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Budluvski is working hard here to advance position.
Budluvski takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
My spies in Randall's Top Team inform me that Silva has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Budluvski taking punishment in the form of punches.
Budluvski taking a bit of punishment here - Silva scoring with strikes.
Silva scores with punches from side control.
Budluvski tries to control but Silva manages to take his back.
Silva has Budluvski flattened out and is raining down punches. #T2#
Budluvski looking very determined here, making life difficult for Silva.
Silva is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Budluvski up.
Silva lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Silva is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Silva gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Silva gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Silva apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silva changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Budluvski tries to avoid it but Silva manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Budluvski to the ground. Budluvski escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Budluvski was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice straight punches there by Silva. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Silva.#TD2#
Silva shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Silva showed some decent athleticism there.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Budluvski gets full guard.
Silva stands up over Budluvski, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
Budluvski looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Silva avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Silva postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T3#
Silva makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB#
Budluvski has an active guard here but Silva has managed to pass into half guard.
Silva lands with a punch from half guard.
Silva is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Silva has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Silva wants to take a breather but Budluvski is having none of it. #SUB#
Budluvski looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Budluvski has hold of Silva's hands but Silva slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Silva lands with a punch from half guard.
Silva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Budluvski keeps working.
Silva lands strikes from half guard.
Silva seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Budluvski is looking for a sweep. Silva is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Silva is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T4#
Silva is keen to just control but Budluvski is a slippery customer.
Budluvski is trying to get back to full guard.
Silva is trying to control the action in half guard but Budluvski is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Silva landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Silva stalling.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Budluvski wants to improve his position but Silva is controlling well.
Silva drops an elbow to the side of Budluvski's head.
Silva lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Silva slips a nice elbow through Budluvski's hands, connecting with Budluvski's forehead.
Budluvski is trying to control but can't.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva working the head and body with strikes. #SUB#
Budluvski actively working from the bottom here.
Budluvski taking some punishment here, with Silva in his half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Manuel Silva dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Silva works the jab nicely.
Budluvski displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Silva.
Silva moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Nice body kick there by Silva.
Silva connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Silva looking to land some kicks to the body here.
No luck for Silva with that takedown attempt.
It looked like Budluvski was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Silva.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Silva has closed the distance and engaged Budluvski in a clinch.
Silva can't get the takedown.
Darwin Budluvski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manuel Silva.
Budluvski throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Silva is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Budluvski pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Budluvski gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Silva.
Budluvski tries to work over Silva's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Silva tries for a takedown. No joy.
A body shot lands from Budluvski.
Budluvski is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Silva is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Budluvski lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
Budluvski prevents a takedown attempt there.
Silva tries to score a body lock takedown but Budluvski shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Silva is breathing heavily.
Silva prevents a body shot from Budluvski.
Silva blocks a body shot from Budluvski.
Budluvski tries to work over Silva's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Silva escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Horrible takedown attempt by Silva or perhaps it was just good defense by Budluvski, which made it look bad.
Budluvski avoids the body shot from Silva.
Silva shoots for a double leg takedown but Budluvski sprawls well. He's pushed Silva's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #T2#
Budluvski misses the shot to the body.
Silva changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Budluvski tries to avoid it but Silva manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Budluvski to the ground. Budluvski escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Silva shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Budluvski defends it nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Budluvski misses the target.
Silva has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Budluvski keeps the fight on the outside.
Silva misses with a takedown
and Budluvski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Manuel Silva has been cut.
Budluvski jabbing away but nothing is landing. #TD2#
Budluvski tries to sprawl but Silva drives through with a takedown into half guard.
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!
Budluvski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Budluvski is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Silva pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Budluvski looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3#
Budluvski taking some punishment here, with Silva in his half guard. #SUB#
Budluvski looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Budluvski manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Silva avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Silva lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Silva working some strikes from top position.#SUB#
Budluvski looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Silva landing some decent shots from guard.
Silva scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB#
Budluvski working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Silva doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Silva manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4#
Silva is working Budluvski over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB#
Budluvski throws his legs up looking for a submission but Silva uses it to pass to side control.
Silva working the body and head with strikes.
Silva cracks Budluvski with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Silva is staying tight to Budluvski's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Budluvski is trying to get back to half guard.
Silva is putting a hurting on Budluvski here, landing some big shots from side control.
Budluvski struggling a bit here.
Silva cracks Budluvski with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Silva lands a decent elbow from side control. #ROC2#Budluvski is rocked!
Silva creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Oh Budluvski is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Silva working the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Manuel Silva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Manuel Silva's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Silva connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Silva shoots in looking for a takedown but Budluvski manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Silva's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Budluvski seems to have got his legs back now.
Silva slips under a jab from Budluvski.
Silva counters with a body kick.
Silva throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Budluvski's head.
Nice sprawl there from Budluvski as Silva shoots in.
Manuel Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Silva throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Budluvski tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Silva is in Budluvski's guard.#SUB#
Budluvski has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Silva can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Budluvski controls Silva momentarily but Silva frees himself.
Silva keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Budluvski's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Budluvski throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Budluvski is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Silva is aware though and is defending well.#T1##SUB#
Budluvski has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Silva can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Silva stands up over Budluvski, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
Budluvski is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Silva defends well.#SUB#
Budluvski is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Silva is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Budluvski looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Budluvski looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Silva is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Silva postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Manuel Silva has got the better of the ground game so far.
Silva cracks Budluvski with a solid left hand.
Silva scoring with punches to the head and body.
Silva connects with a couple of short punches.
Silva postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T2#
Silva with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Silva gets to his feet and stands over Budluvski, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Budluvski felt that one! Silva unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Budluvski from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Manuel Silva!
Manuel Silva seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: SFL 106 | Budluvski vs Poli     
Date:   Oct 06, 2021
#R1#
Budluvski finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Poli fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Budluvski has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Budluvski misses with a looping left.
An inside leg kick lands from Budluvski.
Budluvski tries to bum rush Poli with a series of wild strikes but Poli uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Poli swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A low kick from Budluvski is predictable there
and Poli cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Poli looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Budluvski finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Budluvski throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A slow jab from Budluvski misses its intended target.
Poli avoids the body shot from Budluvski.
Budluvski takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Budluvski is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Poli lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
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!
Budluvski ducks under a wild hook from Poli.
Budluvski was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Poli throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Poli tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Budluvski was well out of range. Poor timing from Poli.
Budluvski takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Poli moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Poli checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A slow jab from Budluvski misses its intended target. #T1#
Budluvski feints and then cracks Poli's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Poli down.
Poli scores with a nice strike.
Budluvski avoids the body shot from Poli.
Budluvski throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Budluvski is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Poli misses with an uppercut.
Budluvski scores with a crisp jab that stopped Poli in his tracks.
A leg kick checked by Poli.
Budluvski avoids the body shot from Poli.
Budluvski lands with a right hand.
Poli bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Budluvski's head backwards.
Poli throws a head kick but Budluvski moves out of range.
Budluvski swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL#
Budluvski moves into range and clinches up with Poli.#BC2#
Poli breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Budluvski ducks under a wild hook from Poli.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big left from Budluvski misses.
Poli looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Poli takes one to the chin there.
Budluvski moves out of range as Poli strikes.
Budluvski throws out a leg kick but Poli moves out of range and Budluvski only half commits.
Budluvski is looking to chop away at Poli's legs.
Poli scores with a nice head shot.#T2#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Budluvski, as that shot connected.
Poli motions for Budluvski to come forward. Poli throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Poli throws a jab when Budluvski was well out of range.
Poli scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Budluvski closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Poli missing with a left hand there. Budluvski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Poli throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Poli misses the shot to the body.
Budluvski tries to clinch there but Poli circles away.
Poli is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Budluvski.
Poli throws a hook to the side of Budluvski's head but Budluvski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Poli walks into a left hand.
Poli throws a looping overhand right but Budluvski ducks down to avoid it.
Budluvski throws a leg kick but Poli checks it.
Poli looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A slow jab from Poli misses its intended target.
Budluvski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Poli sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Poli throws a hook but Budluvski avoids it easily.
Poli walks into a straight right hand from Budluvski.
Budluvski connects with a single shot there.
Budluvski throws the left hand but Poli avoids the punch easily.
Poli pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T3#
Poli checks a low kick from Budluvski.
Poli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Budluvski moves away.
Budluvski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've been told by Budluvski's head coaches at Banana Stand that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Budluvski slips under a jab.
Budluvski moves out of range of the strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Budluvski misses the target.
Budluvski thows a leg kick but Poli checks it
and Poli counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Poli with a nice calf kick.
Poli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Budluvski.
Budluvski with the inside leg kick.
Budluvski scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Budluvski buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Poli uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Budluvski.
Poli misses with a low kick.
Budluvski throws an off balance right hand
and Poli counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Poli cracks Budluvski with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Poli lands with a cross.
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!
Budluvski keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Poli throws out a loose jab but Budluvski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Budluvski connects with a good right hand that stumbles Poli. Poli circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Poli lands a lovely overhand right.
Budluvski walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Poli checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T4#
Poli fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Budluvski tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Poli looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Poli scores with a hook to the body. Budluvski takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Poli throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Budluvski to counter with a crisp jab.
Poli misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
No joy there for Budluvski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Budluvski misses with an uppercut. Poli saw that one coming.
Poli throws the left hand but Budluvski avoids the punch easily.
Budluvski scores with a nice head shot.
Poli keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Budluvski.
A nice leg kick lands there from Poli.
Budluvski throws a shot from downtown. Poli moves away and avoids it.#CL#
Poli tries to keep at a distance but Budluvski has taken the fight into the clinch.
A body shot lands from Poli.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC2#
Poli breaks from the clinch.
Poli takes a swing at Budluvski's ribcage but misses.
Poli checks a leg kick nicely.
Poli lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Poli moves away from the strike by Budluvski.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Roli Poli 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#
Poli lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Budluvski throws an overhand right that lands on Poli's shoulder, as Poli tries to avoid the shot.
Poli pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Budluvski scores with a jab.
Poli misses with a hook. Budluvski ducked under it nicely.
Budluvski looks to land a right hand but Poli moved out of range.
Poli looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Budluvski looks to land a right hand but Poli moved out of range.
Budluvski moves to clinch but Poli breaks away
and Poli counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Budluvski misses with a lunging right hand
and Poli counters with a nice uppercut.
Roli Poli seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Poli with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Poli, as that shot connected.
Budluvski misses with an uppercut
and Poli counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Budluvski takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Poli blocks a jab.
Poli tries a head kick but it misses.
Poli uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Budluvski.
Poli looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Poli is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Budluvski. #CL#
Budluvski closes the distance and pushes Poli back into the cage.#T1#
Budluvski goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Poli breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Poli throws a leg kick which misses Budluvski's front leg but catches the back leg as Budluvski tries to avoid it.
Budluvski avoids the head kick by Poli.
Budluvski clobbers Poli with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Budluvski looks to land a left hand but Poli moved out of range nicely.
Budluvski connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Budluvski misses with a looping left.
Poli slips a straight right by Budluvski.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Budluvski avoids the head kick by Poli.
Poli missing with a left hand there. Budluvski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Poli throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Poli connects with a solid leg kick.
Poli throws a head kick that misses.
Poli swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Budluvski is looking to counter punch.
Budluvski throws an overhand right that lands on Poli's shoulder, as Poli tries to avoid the shot.
Poli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Budluvski.
Poli lands a jab to the head.
Poli moves away from the strike by Budluvski.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Budluvski fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Poli is out of range. #T2#
A head kick misses from Poli.
Budluvski scores with a jab to the jaw.
A jab from Budluvski finds it's way through Poli's defenses.
Poli throws a sloppy head kick and Budluvski moves out of range easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Poli checks a leg kick.
Poli steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Poli throws a head kick but Budluvski moves out of range.
Poli misses with an uppercut. Budluvski saw that one coming.
Budluvski ducks under a wild hook from Poli.
Budluvski slips a straight right by Poli.
Poli lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Poli checks the leg kick.
Poli throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Budluvski blocks a head kick by Poli.
Poli jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Poli throws a big shot that misses.
Budluvski throws a jab when Poli was well out of range.
Poli moves away from the strike by Budluvski.
A telegraphed right hand from Budluvski misses the target.
Budluvski connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A solid body kick from Poli. #T3#
Poli feints a jab promting Budluvski to slip. Poli then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Budluvski slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Poli cracks Budluvski with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That kick from Budluvski tenderised Poli's leg. Poli is trying to keep his angry face on.
Poli scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Budluvski doesn't seem bothered though.
Poli throws a body punch but Budluvski moves out of range. #CL#
Budluvski forces Poli back against the cage and clinches.
Budluvski lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Poli backwards.
Budluvski looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#BC2#
Poli manages to break the clinch.
Budluvski lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Budluvski throws a hook but Poli avoids it easily.
Poli swings for the body but Budluvski moves out of range.
Budluvski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Budluvski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Poli throws out the jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Budluvski smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Poli swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Poli is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Budluvski.
Budluvski throws a hook but Poli avoids it easily.
Budluvski lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Poli moves out of range of the leg kick from Budluvski.#T4#
Budluvski walks into a stiff left hand from Poli.
Poli bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Poli throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
An attempted straight right counter from Budluvski misses the target.
Budluvski scores with a spinning back kick!
Poli uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Budluvski.
Poli misses with a hook. Budluvski ducked under it nicely.
Budluvski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Poli throws out the jab.
Budluvski throwing a counter right hand but Poli manages to avoid it.
Poli throws a hook but Budluvski blocks it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Budluvski. That's going to slow Poli down.
Budluvski throws a jab but it's blocked by Poli.
Budluvski throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Budluvski connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Budluvski cracks Poli with a right hand to the side of the head.
Budluvski blocks a head kick by Poli.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Budluvski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Poli.
Budluvski takes a kick to the side of the head.
Poli scores with the left hand. Budluvski knows he should have avoided that one.
A good leg kick by Budluvski.
Poli takes a swing at Budluvski's ribcage but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roli Poli 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.#R3#
Budluvski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Poli moves away.
Poli only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Budluvski throws a low kick but Poli moves out of range easily.
Poli looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Budluvski misses with a looping right.
It seemed like Poli was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Poli misses the shot to the body.
Budluvski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Poli.
A looping hook to the body misses from Poli. Budluvski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Budluvski connects with a solid leg kick.
Poli's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Budluvski tries to score with a low kick but Poli moves his leg out of the way.
Budluvski throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Poli scores with a jab to the jaw.
Poli defending well as Budluvski loads up on a big left hand.
Budluvski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Poli moves away.
Budluvski finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Poli swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Poli fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poli throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Poli pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Budluvski avoids a kick to the body.
Budluvski with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Budluvski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Poli.
Budluvski moves away from the strike by Poli. #T1#
Poli throws a hook to the side of Budluvski's head but Budluvski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Budluvski fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Poli.
Poli is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
As Poli backs away, Budluvski returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Poli throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
It looked like Budluvski wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Poli tries a head kick but it misses.
Poli checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Budluvski fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Poli has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Poli throws a hook but Budluvski blocks it.
A big right from Budluvski misses.
Budluvski ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A lazy left from Poli finds it's target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Budluvski.
Nice defenses there by Budluvski.
Budluvski feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Good leg kick by Budluvski.
Budluvski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Poli uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Budluvski.
Poli lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Poli misses with a head kick.
Budluvski throws a lazy right hand but Poli sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2#
Poli misses with a hook. Budluvski ducked under it nicely.
Budluvski misses with a hook. Poli ducked under it nicely.
Budluvski shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Budluvski takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Poli moves out of range as Budluvski strikes.
Budluvski misses the shot to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Poli!
Budluvski feints and then cracks Poli's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Poli down.
Poli moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Poli misses with a wild body shot.
Budluvski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Poli throws out the jab.
Poli slips a straight right by Budluvski.
Budluvski showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Poli.
Budluvski fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Poli checks it well.
Budluvski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Poli.#CL#
Budluvski closes the distance and clinches.
Budluvski keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Poli's efforts to push away.
Budluvski swings wildly with an uppercut but Poli uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Poli blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Budluvski. #BC2#
Poli breaks from the clinch.
A leg kick checked by Poli.
Budluvski throws a body kick that misses
and Poli connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That kick from Poli tenderised Budluvski's leg. Budluvski is trying to keep his angry face on.
Poli throws a hook to the side of Budluvski's head but Budluvski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A solid leg kick lands there for Budluvski.
Budluvski misses with a hook. Poli ducked under it nicely.
Poli thuds a left hand into Budluvski's body.
Poli avoids the body shot from Budluvski.
Budluvski doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Budluvski scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Good standup being displayed there by Budluvski as he connects with a hook.
Poli misses with an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Poli checks a low kick from Budluvski.
A punch lands to the side of Poli 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T4#
Some bone on bone action there as Poli checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Poli let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Poli lands with a thumping leg kick.
Budluvski ducks under a wild hook from Poli.
Budluvski's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Poli connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Budluvski scrambles back to his feet.
Poli swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
An inside leg kick lands from Budluvski.
Poli looks to land a left hand but Budluvski moved out of range nicely.
Poli lands with a straight right. Budluvski didn't see that one coming.
Poli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Budluvski manages to avoid it.
Poli throws a nice inside leg kick.
Poli 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.
Poli misses with an uppercut
and Budluvski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Poli misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Poli is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Budluvski.
Poli has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Budluvski finds it's way round the side to connect with Poli's head.
Poli just misses with a punch to the body.
Budluvski misses with a low kick as Poli jumps back.
Poli misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Poli throws a head kick that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Roli Poli just about did enough to take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
Poli throws a jab when Budluvski was well out of range.
Budluvski throws a leg kick but Poli sees it coming and moves out of range.
Poli checks a low kick from Budluvski.
Poli avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Poli looks to land a body kick but Budluvski moved away.
Budluvski throws a leg kick but Poli checks it.
Poli swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Budluvski lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Budluvski lands with a right hand.
Poli checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Budluvski lands a nice leg kick that just misses Poli's sensitive parts.
Poli wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Budluvski digs a good hook to Poli's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poli looks to throw the jab but Budluvski is out of range.
Budluvski is looking to counter punch.
Budluvski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Poli throws a hook to the side of Budluvski's head but Budluvski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Poli jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Budluvski tried to counter with a leg kick but Poli avoided it.
Poli connects with a crisp jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Budluvski. #T1#
Budluvski cracks Poli with a good jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Poli.
Poli scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Poli changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Poli throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Budluvski.
Poli throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Poli misses with a hook. Budluvski ducked under it nicely.
Budluvski appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Poli throws the left hand but Budluvski avoids the punch easily.
Budluvski swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Poli tries to land a front kick but Budluvski steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A nice leg kick lands there from Budluvski.
Poli rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Poli takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A telegraphed right hand from Poli misses the target.
Poli misses with a body kick.
Budluvski checks the leg kick nicely there.
It looked like Budluvski was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Budluvski does it's job there.
Poli staying out of range there.
Despite the aggression on Poli's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Budluvski wants to land a leg kick but Poli is out of range.
Budluvski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Poli.
Poli throws a solid leg kick but Budluvski takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Poli.#T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Poli misses the target.
Poli drops his hands momentarily and Budluvski takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Poli misses with a hook.
Budluvski has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Budluvski there as he acknowledges the shot.
Poli throws the left hand but Budluvski avoids the punch easily.
Poli throws a push kick but Budluvski slaps the foot to one side.
Budluvski scores with the left hand. Poli knows he should have avoided that one.
Budluvski swats away the attempt to clinch by Poli.
Poli moves away from the strike by Budluvski.
Poli misses with a straight right.
Poli lands with a nice body kick.
Poli misses with a looping left.
Poli fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Budluvski checks it well.
Budluvski finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Budluvski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Poli throws out the jab.
Poli moves out of range of the strikes.
Budluvski fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Poli is out of range.
Poli 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.#T3#
Poli takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Poli rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Budluvski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Budluvski misses with a low kick.
Poli throws a big shot that misses.
Budluvski throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Budluvski cracks Poli with a good jab.
Poli ducks under a wild hook from Budluvski.
Budluvski throws a hook but Poli blocks it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Budluvski.
Poli uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Budluvski.
Budluvski slips under a jab.
Budluvski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Budluvski throws a leg kick but Poli sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Poli takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Poli checks a leg kick nicely.
A nice inside leg kick there by Poli. That's going to slow Budluvski down.
Budluvski misses with a hook. Poli ducked under it nicely.
Poli tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Budluvski was well out of range. Poor timing from Poli.
Poli scores with a nice strike.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Poli moves out of range of the strikes.
Poli throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Poli swings for the body but Budluvski moves out of range.
Poli steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Budluvski.
Poli looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Nice uppercut lands for Budluvski. That snapped Poli's head back.
The fighters circle momentarily. Poli darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Budluvski throws a lazy uppercut
and Poli counters with a stiff right hand.
Poli throws a head kick that misses.
Budluvski moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Poli pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Poli looks to score with a jab to the body but Budluvski is just out of range.
Poli is looking to land body kicks.
Poli misses with a body shot.
Poli looks to score with a jab to the body but Budluvski is just out of range.
Poli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Budluvski.
Budluvski throws a leg kick but Poli sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Budluvski motions for Poli to come forward. Budluvski throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Poli throws a push kick but Budluvski slaps the foot to one side.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Darwin Budluvski 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. This is the final round!#R5#
Poli pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Poli throws a hook but Budluvski blocks it.
Budluvski looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A jab from Poli misses.
Poli avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Good standup being displayed there by Budluvski as he connects with a hook.
Poli throws a body shot but no joy.
Poli misses with a straight left.
Budluvski misses with a wild body shot.
Good work by Budluvski as he checks the leg kick.
Poli ducks under a wild hook from Budluvski.
Budluvski thows a left - swing and a miss!
Poli swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Poli thuds his right hand into Budluvski's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poli bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Budluvski wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Poli tries to clinch but Budluvski is having none of it.
Budluvski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Poli misses.
Poli throws a hook but Budluvski blocks it.#T1#
Budluvski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Poli looks to land a left hand but Budluvski moved out of range nicely.
Budluvski looks to throw the jab but Poli is out of range. #CL2#
Poli closes the distance and pushes Budluvski back into the cage.
Budluvski lands a right hand.
Budluvski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Budluvski blocks an uppercut.
Poli tries to throw a body punch but Budluvski avoids it by throwing Poli back against the cage. #BC2#
Poli breaks the clinch.
Poli fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Poli is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Budluvski.
Budluvski is looking to chop away at Poli's legs.
Budluvski 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.
Budluvski throws a low kick but Poli avoids it.
Budluvski shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Poli takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Budluvski wants to slow Poli down by chopping away at his legs.
Budluvski throws out a leg kick but Poli moves out of range and Budluvski only half commits.
Poli moves out of range of the leg kick from Budluvski.#T2#
Budluvski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Poli.
Budluvski missing with a left hand there. Poli was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Poli lands a jab to the nose.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Budluvski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A chopping leg kick lands by Budluvski.
A head kick from Poli lands but Budluvski takes it in his stride.
A jab from Poli misses.
Budluvski swinging wildly here.
Budluvski connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Poli lands a jab.
Budluvski slips a straight right by Poli.
Poli is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Budluvski chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Budluvski checks a leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Budluvski. That's going to slow Poli down.
Poli tries a head kick but it misses. #T3#
Budluvski throws a shot from downtown. Poli moves away and avoids it.
Budluvski connects with a solid leg kick.
Budluvski throws the left hand but Poli avoids the punch easily.
Poli tries a head kick but it misses.
Budluvski was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Budluvski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A combination from Poli does no damage.
Poli avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Budluvski misses with a hook.
Budluvski throws a leg kick but Poli sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Budluvski slips a jab from Poli.
The fighters circling - Poli throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Budluvski is looking to chop away at Poli's legs.
Budluvski misses with a lunging right hand
and Poli counters with a good low kick that Budluvski was not able to check.
Budluvski walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Budluvski finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Poli misses with a looping right.
Budluvski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Poli.
Poli looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Poli pivots, looking for a leg kick but Budluvski is out of range and Poli settles back down. #T4#
Budluvski tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Poli is able to avoid easily.
Poli throws a head kick that half lands.
Poli throws a body shot but no joy.
Poli misses with a body kick.
Poli lands with a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Budluvski connects with a leg kick.
Poli throws a head kick but Budluvski moves out of range.
Poli uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Budluvski.
Poli throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Budluvski on the side of the head.
Darwin Budluvski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Budluvski moves out of range of the body kick.
Poli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Budluvski moves away.
Budluvski tried to counter with a leg kick but Poli avoided it.
Poli ducks under a wild hook from Budluvski.
Budluvski swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Poli is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
An inside leg kick lands from Budluvski.
Poli scores with a jab.
Poli moves out of range as Budluvski strikes.
Roli Poli is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Poli takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Poli swings for the body but Budluvski moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Roli Poli.
I think Poli 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 46:50
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 46:49
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roli Poli!

Roli Poli is the new welterweight champion!
An out of breath Roli Poli thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: SFL 99 | Budluvski vs Brawler     
Date:   Sep 12, 2021
#R1#
Budluvski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brawler sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Brawler steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Brawler scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Budluvski scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Brawler throws a series of punches but Budluvski avoids them all with ease.
Brawler connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Budluvski momentarily.
Budluvski misses with a hook. Brawler ducked under it nicely.
Budluvski backing away here, and Brawler unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Brawler turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Budluvski takes one to the side of the head.
Brawler buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Brawler misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Brawler scoring well with a low kick there.
Budluvski wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Brawler throws a right hand that misses
and Budluvski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Brawler moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bobby Brawler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Budluvski avoids the body shot from Brawler.
A big left from Budluvski misses.
Budluvski throws a body shot but no joy.
Brawler replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Budluvski blocks it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brawler. Budluvski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brawler ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T2#
Brawler misses with a lunging right hand #KD#
and Budluvski counters with a nice right hand that sends Brawler toppling to the canvas! Brawler scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Budluvski finish him?!#ROC#Brawler is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Budluvski swings widly with a right hand
and Brawler counters with a straight right hand.
Brawler is still on wobbly legs! Can Budluvski finish him?
Budluvski sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Brawler's defenses. It connects perfectly with Brawler's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Darwin Budluvski!
Darwin Budluvski retains his welterweight title!
A victorious Darwin Budluvski thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: SFL 92 | Bangin vs Budluvski     
Date:   Aug 15, 2021
#R1#
Bangin with a hook.
A slow jab from Bangin misses its intended target.
Bangin scoring well with a low kick there.
Bangin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice defenses there by Budluvski.
Bangin throws a poor cross that misses
and Budluvski counters with a stiff right hand.
Bangin throws a leg kick that misses.
Bangin throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL2#
and Budluvski counters by clinching up.
Budluvski lands a body shot.
Budluvski blocks a body shot from Bangin.
Budluvski misses with a punch to the body.
Bangin blocking some punches.
Bangin blocks a body shot from Budluvski.
Bangin tries a body shot but Budluvski blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Budluvski throws a punch but it's blocked by Bangin.
Bangin tries to work over Budluvski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bangin cracks Budluvski with a nice body shot.
Budluvski lands a body shot in the clinch.
Budluvski throws a punch but it's blocked by Bangin.
Budluvski blocking some punches.
Bangin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
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!
Bangin misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Budluvski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Bangin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bangin cracks Budluvski with an open hand slap.
Bangin misses with an uppercut.
A big right from Budluvski misses.
Budluvski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Decent striking displayed by Bangin there.
Budluvski checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bangin lands a really nice looking cross but Budluvski seems unphased.
Budluvski misses with a straight left.
A low kick lands for Bangin. #CL2#
Bangin gets tackled into the cage by Budluvski. Budluvski maintains the clinch.
Bangin is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Bangin misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Bangin taking a breather.
Bangin lands a right hand.
Bangin lands a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Bangin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Izzy Bangin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Bangin.
Decent striking displayed by Bangin there.
Budluvski slips a straight right by Bangin.
Budluvski looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bangin scores with a crisp jab that stopped Budluvski in his tracks.
Bangin throws a hook to the side of Budluvski's head but Budluvski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Budluvski slips under a jab.
Bangin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bangin.
Bangin throws a leg kick but Budluvski checks it.
Budluvski checks a low kick from Bangin.
Budluvski doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bangin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Budluvski.#T3#
Bangin feints and then cracks Budluvski's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Budluvski down.
A low kick from Bangin is predictable there #KD2#
and Budluvski counters with a head kick that drops Bangin to the mat! Bangin scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Bangin throws a body punch but Budluvski moves out of range.
Budluvski takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Budluvski listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bangin lands a jab.
Bangin misses with an uppercut. Budluvski saw that one coming.
Budluvski throws a jab when Bangin was well out of range.
A good leg kick by Bangin.
Bangin throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Budluvski! But no joy.
Bangin scores with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A decent looking cross lands there for Bangin.
Bangin catches Budluvski with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bangin is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bangin walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Budluvski checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T4#
Bangin throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bangin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Budluvski on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Budluvski checks a leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Budluvski on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bangin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bangin dips to his left and cracks Budluvski with an uppercut!
Budluvski looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bangin swings for the body but Budluvski moves out of range.
Budluvski blocks a low kick nicely.
Bangin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Budluvski blocks the body kick.
A shot to the liver by Bangin. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A low kick from Bangin is predictable there
enabling Budluvski to counter with a crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Izzy Bangin 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#
Budluvski misses with a looping left.
Bangin scores with a nice head shot.
Bangin with a nice cross.
Bangin connects with a solid leg kick.
Bangin throws a quick inside leg kick.
Budluvski connects with a nice looking jab.
Bangin throws a low kick but Budluvski moves out of range easily.
Budluvski takes one to the chin there.
Budluvski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bangin feinted there with a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bangin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bangin attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bangin throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Budluvski takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Budluvski misses with a right hand
and Bangin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Bangin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bangin throws a predictable looking body shot
and Budluvski counters with a straight right hand.
Good exchange - Bangin coming out on top.
Nice jab there from Bangin.
Budluvski has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bangin finds it's way round the side to connect with Budluvski's head.
Bangin tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Budluvski is able to avoid easily.
Bangin throws a quick inside leg kick. #CL2#
Budluvski moves into the clinch successfully. #BC#
Bangin manages to break the clinch.
Budluvski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bangin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Budluvski.
A swing and a miss from Bangin.
Budluvski throws a fast counter high kick but Bangin manages to duck under it in time.
Bangin throws out a loose jab but Budluvski uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Budluvski on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Budluvski might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#T2#
Budluvski throws a big shot that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Budluvski throws a head kick but Bangin moves out of range.
Bangin jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Bangin lands a right hook to the body.
Bangin throws a nice inside leg kick.
Budluvski's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bangin misses with a hook. Budluvski ducked under it nicely.
Budluvski throws out a counter right but Bangin avoids it with no problem.
Budluvski has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Budluvski chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bangin can pounce on him.
Bangin throws the left hand but Budluvski avoids the punch easily.
Bangin throws a low kick but Budluvski avoids it.
Bangin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Budluvski appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bangin fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Budluvski checks it well.
Budluvski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Good shot there by Bangin.
Bangin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T3#
Bangin misses with an attempted mid kick.
Budluvski moves out of range as Bangin strikes.
A little jabbing left from Budluvski on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Budluvski gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Budluvski misses with an uppercut.
Budluvski takes one to the chin there.
Bangin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Budluvski can do to turn this around?
Bangin pushes Budluvski away with a front kick.
Izzy Bangin is winning the standup battle so far.
Bangin scores with a punch to the head.
Bangin blocks a jab.
Budluvski takes one on the button.
Bangin throws a hook but Budluvski blocks it.
Budluvski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bangin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Budluvski with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bangin to score with a decent uppercut.
A good leg kick by Bangin. #T4#
Budluvski moves out of range as Bangin throws a body kick.
Budluvski steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bangin.
Bangin misses with a low kick.
Bangin throws a hook to the side of Budluvski's head but Budluvski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bangin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bangin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Budluvski takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bangin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Budluvski counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Bangin is lucky that one didn't land flush. #KD2#
Budluvski lands a big head kick that sends Bangin tumbling to the mat! Budluvski takes a step backwards and waves Bangin back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Bangin is rocked!
Bangin switches off momentarily and Budluvski cracks him with a monster right hand! Bangin topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Budluvski dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Budluvski!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Darwin Budluvski!
Darwin Budluvski is the new welterweight champion!
Darwin Budluvski seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: PFC 280 Bapp vs Po     
Date:   Jul 18, 2021
#R1#
Budluvski lands with a kick to the ribs.
Budluvski with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Budluvski gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Traveller counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Budluvski throws a leg kick but Traveller sees it coming and checks it nicely. #CL2#
Traveller clinches.
Traveller blocks an elbow strike from Budluvski.
Traveller throws a punch but it's blocked by Budluvski.
Traveller misses with some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Budluvski.
Budluvski misses with a body punch.
Traveller lands a hook that snaps the head of Budluvski backwards.
Traveller working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Budluvski working aggressively here.
Budluvski digs a right hand into Traveller's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Traveller's gas tank.
Budluvski scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Budluvski tries a body shot but Traveller blocks it.
Traveller scores with a shot to the side of Budluvski's head.
Nice body punch from Traveller - that landed with a thud.
Traveller throws a punch but it's blocked by Budluvski.
Budluvski tries a body shot but Traveller blocks it.
Budluvski scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Budluvski lands an uppercut.#T1#
Budluvski swings wildly with an uppercut but Traveller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Traveller blocks an uppercut.
Traveller digs a right hand underneath Budluvski's ribcage. Budluvski let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Budluvski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Budluvski lands a shot to the body.
Budluvski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Budluvski scores with a nice short uppercut.
Traveller prevents a body shot from Budluvski.
Budluvski makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Traveller has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Budluvski seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Traveller can turn it around.
Budluvski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Traveller's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Traveller.
Traveller lands with a right to the head.
Traveller working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Budluvski lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Budluvski.
Budluvski lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Traveller or not.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Budluvski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Traveller blocks a body shot from Budluvski.
Budluvski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Traveller throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
A short right from Traveller.
Budluvski looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Traveller takes an elbow to the forehead. #BC2#
Traveller breaks the clinch.
Darwin Budluvski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Budluvski lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Budluvski throws a solid leg kick but Traveller takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Budluvski.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Traveller! But no joy.
Traveller throws a sloppy head kick and Budluvski moves out of range easily.
Budluvski connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Budluvski throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Traveller stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Budluvski scores with a body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Budluvski.
Budluvski misses with a body kick.
Sloppy strikes from Budluvski. Those never looked like landing.
Budluvski moves out of range as Traveller strikes.
Budluvski throws a wild body kick that Traveller sees coming a mile off.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Budluvski. #T3#
Budluvski scores with a nice strike.
A jab from Traveller does it's job there.
Budluvski stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Budluvski slips a straight right by Traveller.
Budluvski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Traveller.
Budluvski lands a nice looking kick to the body. Traveller takes a step back to recover.
A shot to the liver by Budluvski. Beautiful body shot.
Budluvski buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Crunch! Budluvski slams his shin into Traveller's torso.
A slapping leg kick lands for Budluvski.
Traveller misses with an uppercut. Budluvski saw that one coming.
Traveller avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Traveller looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Budluvski throws a body punch but Traveller moves out of range.
Budluvski connects with a crisp jab. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Traveller feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Budluvskis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Budluvski throws a right and a left that Traveller avoids nicely.
Budluvski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A good leg kick by Budluvski.
Budluvski tries to land a leg kick but Traveller saw it coming and moves away.
Budluvski ducks right into an uppercut from Traveller.
Traveller slips a jab from Budluvski.
Traveller lands with a right hand.
Budluvski misses with a body kick.
Budluvski throws a shot from downtown. Traveller moves away and avoids it.
A nice side step and Traveller releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Budluvski chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Budluvski dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Traveller. That did some damage!
A left lands for Budluvski.
Traveller gets cracked there but stands up to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darwin Budluvski 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#
Budluvski lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Traveller backs up against the cage.
Budluvski showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Traveller.
Budluvski lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Budluvski looks to land a right hand but Traveller moved out of range.
Budluvski with the inside leg kick.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Traveller in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Good leg kick by Budluvski.
Budluvski cracks a nice hook into Traveller's ribs.
Budluvski throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Traveller counters with a straight right hand.
A slapping body kick lands there for Budluvski.
Budluvski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Traveller.
Budluvski swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Budluvski connects with the punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Budluvski moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Budluvski throws a wild body kick that Traveller sees coming a mile off.#T1#
Traveller connects with a good right hand that stumbles Budluvski. Budluvski circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Traveller throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Budluvski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Traveller can do to turn this around?
Budluvski missing with a left hand there. Traveller was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Budluvski slips a jab from Traveller.
Traveller slips under a jab.
Budluvski lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Budluvski throws a right hand that Traveller ducks under and follows up with a left that Traveller also avoids with ease.
Budluvski misses with a looping left.
It seemed like Traveller was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Traveller uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Budluvski.
Budluvski throws a jab when Traveller was well out of range.
Traveller uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Budluvski.
Darwin Budluvski is winning the standup battle so far.
Budluvski moves away from the strike by Traveller. #CL2#
Traveller moves into the clinch successfully.
Budluvski tries to work over Traveller's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Budluvski lands with a right to the head. #T2#
Budluvski blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Traveller's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Traveller throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Budluvski thinks about countering with a body kick.
Traveller misses the jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Budluvski swings for the body but Traveller moves out of range.
Budluvski scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Budluvski thumps Traveller with a low kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Budluvski. That snapped Traveller's head back.
Traveller scores with a jab.#CL2#
Traveller clinches up with Budluvski and pushes him back against the cage.
Traveller lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC2#
Traveller escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Traveller might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Budluvski throws a leg kick but Traveller sees it coming and moves out of range.
Budluvski thuds his right hand into Traveller's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Budluvski misses with a double jab. #T3#
Budluvski tries to land a front kick but Traveller steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Budluvski misses with a leg kick
and Traveller counters with a nice leg kick.
Traveller keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Budluvski.
Traveller only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Budluvski misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Traveller ducks under a wild hook from Budluvski.
Traveller now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Budluvski swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Traveller cracks Budluvski with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Budluvski lands a nice shot to the body.
Traveller will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Budluvski throws a right and a left that Traveller avoids nicely.
A nice side step and Traveller releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Traveller wants to clinch
and Budluvski counters with a series of strikes. Traveller will be more careful next time no doubt.
Budluvski scores with a spinning back kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Budluvski lands with a hook. Traveller tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T4#
Traveller throws a body shot but no joy.
Budluvski jabs at Traveller's body.
An inside leg kick from Budluvski misses.
Budluvski avoids the head kick by Traveller.
Budluvski scores with a jab to the head.
A cross from Budluvski lands.
A low kick lands for Budluvski.
Budluvski throws a nice inside leg kick.
Budluvski looks for the body kick but Traveller saw that one coming.
Budluvski throws a nice head kick!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Budluvski misses with a straight right.
Traveller takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Budluvski slips a straight right by Traveller.
Budluvski throws a quick counter head kick but Traveller was just out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darwin Budluvski dominated that second 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Budluvski throws a wild body kick that Traveller sees coming a mile off.
Traveller looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Astro Traveller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A thudding body kick lands there by Budluvski!
Budluvski buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Budluvski keeps Traveller at a distance using the push kick.
Budluvski throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Traveller takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Traveller misses with a hook.
Budluvski lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Traveller avoids the head kick by Budluvski.
Budluvski throws a half hearted mid kick.
Traveller looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Traveller tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Budluvski punishes Traveller's body with a nice straight punch.
Traveller slips a jab and a cross from Budluvski.
Traveller now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Traveller has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Budluvski.
Budluvski scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Traveller doesn't seem bothered though. #T1#
Good standup being displayed there by Budluvski as he connects with a hook.
Budluvski takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Budluvski takes a swing at Traveller's ribcage but misses.
Budluvski throws a head kick that misses.
Budluvski looks to score with a jab to the body but Traveller is just out of range.
Traveller lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The fighters circle momentarily. Budluvski darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Budluvski swings for the body but Traveller moves out of range.
Traveller works the jab nicely.
Budluvski takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Budluvski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Traveller.
Traveller misses the jab.
A quick step to the side and Budluvski tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Traveller throws a low kick but Budluvski moves out of range easily.
Budluvski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Traveller. #T2#
Budluvski throws a leg kick but Traveller moved away.
A telegraphed right hand from Traveller misses the target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Traveller throws a body punch but Budluvski moves out of range.
Budluvski half committed to a counter leg kick.
Traveller takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice defenses there by Budluvski.
Budluvski lands a lovely overhand right.
Traveller thuds his right hand into Budluvski's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Budluvski thows a left - swing and a miss!
Budluvski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Traveller keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Budluvski throws a low kick but it's checked well by Traveller.
Good standup being displayed there by Budluvski as he connects with a hook.
Budluvski throws a push kick but Traveller slaps the foot to one side.
Budluvski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Traveller misses the target.
Budluvski catches Traveller with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CL2#
Budluvski tries to keep at a distance but Traveller has taken the fight into the clinch.
Budluvski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A body shot lands from Traveller.
Traveller misses with some punches.
Traveller has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Traveller softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Traveller lands with a right to the head.
Budluvski has a couple of punches blocked by Traveller.
Traveller lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Budluvski backwards.
Budluvski blocks an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Traveller.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Traveller creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Traveller tries a body shot but Budluvski blocks it.
Traveller lands a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Budluvski misses with an elbow strike.
Budluvski misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Budluvski digs a right hand underneath Traveller's ribcage. Traveller let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Traveller's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Traveller misses with the head strike.
Traveller lands with a left to the head.
Budluvski lands a left hand.
Budluvski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Traveller.
Traveller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Traveller misses with a hook from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Budluvski.
Traveller lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Traveller throws a head punch that misses.
Traveller lands with a left to the head.
Budluvski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Traveller's elbow.
Budluvski blocks an uppercut.
Traveller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Traveller lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Budluvski scores with a shot to the side of Traveller's head.
Budluvski throws a head punch that misses.
Traveller misses with a short punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Astro Traveller.
I think Budluvski 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 30:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darwin Budluvski!

A very excited looking Darwin Budluvski 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: PFC 275 Poli vs Graves     
Date:   Jun 27, 2021
#R1#
Noir misses with an uppercut
and Budluvski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Budluvski throws a hook but Noir avoids it easily.
Budluvski wants to slow Noir down by chopping away at his legs.
Budluvski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Noir sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Noir moves away from the strike by Budluvski.
Noir slips under a jab.
A jab from Noir misses.
Budluvski throws a leg kick that is checked
and Noir cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Budluvski misses with a hook. Noir ducked under it nicely.
Noir shoots in for a double leg but Budluvski sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Noir misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Budluvski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Noir lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Budluvski circles away quickly and effectively.
Budluvski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Noir steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Budluvski.
Budluvski swings for the body but Noir moves out of range.
Noir steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Budluvski.
A decent looking cross lands there for Budluvski.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Noir checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Budluvski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Noir.
Good leg kick by Budluvski. #T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Noir. Budluvski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice uppercut there from Noir.
Budluvski bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Noir thuds a left hand into Budluvski's body.
Noir shoots in for a takedown but Budluvski shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Budluvski has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Budluvski misses with a hook #TD#
and Noir counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Noir trying to control from half guard but Budluvski is working away.
Noir thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Budluvski's head. #SUB#
Noir is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Budluvski has managed to free his arm - good work.
Budluvski wants to improve his position but Noir is controlling well. #T2#
Noir trying to mount his opponent but Budluvski defends it.
Noir throwing shots but Budluvski is blocking nicely.
Noir throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Noir controlling the action here.
Budluvski is not content to let Noir control the position.
Noir working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T3#
Noir sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Budluvski defending well though. #SUB#
Noir 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.
Budluvski manages to get to full guard.
Noir postures up in Budluvski's guard and throws a big left but Budluvski blocks it. #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.
Noir postures up.
Budluvski is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Noir is pushing down on Budluvski's leg trying to pass to half guard. Budluvski is fighting to maintain full guard but Noir has managed to sneak the leg through.
Noir seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Noir missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Noir not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Noir missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Noir prevents Budluvski from improving his position.
Noir looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
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 James Noir will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Noir scores with a shot to the body.
Budluvski fakes the leg kick and cracks Noir in the body.
Budluvski gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Budluvski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Budluvski throws a hook to the side of Noir's head but Noir sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Noir half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Budluvski moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Budluvski looks to land a body kick but Noir moved away.
Noir will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Noir rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Budluvski moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Noir staying out of range there.
Noir keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Noir misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the liver by Budluvski. Beautiful body shot.
Noir on the wrong end of a nice jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Noir.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Noir moves out of range as Budluvski strikes.
Noir throws a shot from downtown. Budluvski moves away and avoids it.
Darwin Budluvski seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Noir throws a hook but Budluvski blocks it.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Noir.
Sloppy strikes there by Noir.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Noir throws a strike aimed at the side of Budluvski's head but Budluvski avoids it well.
Noir scoring with punches from side control.
Budluvski tries to improve position but can't.
Noir creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Budluvski sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Noir postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly. #T2#
Noir working the ground and pound but Budluvski is defending the strikes.
Noir working away.
Noir tries to move into full mount but can't pass Budluvski's legs.
Budluvski wants to control but Noir postures up.
Noir working the head and body with strikes.
Budluvski parries the strikes from Noir easily there. Noir is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Budluvski to escape.
Noir is looking to take a break and control but Budluvski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Budluvski tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3#
Noir working the ground and pound from side control.
Budluvski avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Noir.
Noir misses with the ground and pound.
Budluvski is not content to let Noir control the position.
James Noir overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Noir is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Budluvski can do to turn this around?
Budluvski dodges the ground and pound from Noir.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Budluvski is being controlled here.
Budluvski regains half guard there - taking advantage of Noir's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Budluvski desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Noir not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Noir throws a strike but Budluvski avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Budluvski preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James Noir dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Budluvski lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Noir drops his hands momentarily and Budluvski takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CL2#
Budluvski forces Noir back against the cage and clinches.
Budluvski working aggressively here.
Budluvski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Budluvski swings wildly with an uppercut but Noir uses good head movement to avoid it.
Budluvski lands a nice uppercut.
Noir is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Budluvski pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC#
Noir pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Budluvski cracks a nice hook into Noir's ribs.
A big left from Budluvski misses.
Budluvski drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Budluvski misses with a shot to the body
and Noir counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Budluvski slips a jab from Noir.
Budluvski defending well as Noir loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Budluvski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Noir.
Budluvski fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Noir has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Budluvski throws a quick inside leg kick. #T1#
Good work by Noir as he checks the leg kick.
Noir moves out of range of the body kick.
Budluvski takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Noir connects with a body shot.
Budluvski gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Noir.
Budluvski loads up on a big right hand but Noir slips the punch.
Noir swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Noir throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Noir swings for the body but Budluvski moves out of range.
Noir with a jab.
Budluvski throws a hook to the side of Noir's head but Noir sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Budluvski sizes up Noir with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Noir lands with an uppercut that bounces Budluvski off the cage and back into range.
Noir looks to score with a jab to the body but Budluvski is just out of range.
Budluvski connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Budluvski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Good shot there by Noir.
Noir tries for a takedown but Budluvski sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Darwin Budluvski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Noir blocks the body kick.
Budluvski chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Noir with a hook.
Noir uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Budluvski.
Noir blocks a leg kick.
A big left from Budluvski misses.
Budluvski throws a solid leg kick but Noir takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Budluvski.
Noir throws a body punch but Budluvski moves out of range.
Budluvski tries a quick counter leg kick but Noir is wise to it.
Darwin Budluvski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Budluvski misses with a head kick.
Noir misses with a few strikes there.
Budluvski throws a big shot that misses.
Noir catches Budluvski with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Budluvski throws a lazy body kick
and Noir connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Darwin Budluvski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Budluvski throws an overhand right that lands on Noir's shoulder, as Noir tries to avoid the shot.
Noir gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Budluvski throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Budluvski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Noir misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Budluvski. #T3#
Budluvski lands a really nice looking cross but Noir seems unphased.
A looping hook to the body misses from Noir. Budluvski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Noir misses the shot to the body.
Budluvski throws an off balance right hand
and Noir counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Noir moves out of range of the strikes.
Budluvski walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Noir shoots in but Budluvski avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Noir. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Budluvski misses with a wild body shot.
Budluvski throws out a loose jab but Noir uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Noir fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Budluvski sprawls well initially but Noir persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Budluvski is trying to get back to full guard.
Noir wants to control but Budluvski is keeping him busy.
James Noir is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Noir is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Budluvski is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Noir not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Budluvski has hold of Noir's hands but Noir slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Noir stalling.
Budluvski wants to control but Noir is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Noir looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

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 James Noir.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Noir, 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Noir!

An out of breath James Noir thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: PFC 270 Petrov vs Williams     
Date:   Jun 06, 2021
#R1##CL2#
Budluvski clinches with his opponent.
Budluvski prevents a body shot from Steve.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Steve.
Budluvski misses with an elbow strike.
Steve lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Budluvski.
Budluvski lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC#
Steve breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Budluvski has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Steve connects with a crisp jab.
Steve takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Budluvski steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Steve. That one must have hurt.
Budluvski lands with a thumping leg kick.
Budluvski throws a push kick but Steve slaps the foot to one side.
It looked like Steve was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Budluvski.
A slow jab from Budluvski misses its intended target.
Good shot there by Steve.
Budluvski throws the kick towards the body but Steve avoids it.#T1#
Budluvski avoids the body shot from Steve.
Steve misses with a body shot
and Budluvski counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Steve 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.
Steve misses with a low kick as Budluvski jumps back.
Steve misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Budluvski.
Budluvski lands a body shot.
Budluvski loads up on a big right hand but Steve slips the punch.
Budluvski lands with a good body shot.
Budluvski throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Steve on the side of the head.
Budluvski has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Budluvski misses with an uppercut.
Budluvski throws a hook but Steve blocks it.
Budluvski cracks Steve with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T2#
Steve defending well as Budluvski loads up on a big left hand.
Budluvski throws a lazy uppercut
and Steve counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Budluvski keeps Steve at a distance using the push kick.
Budluvski doesn't manage to clinch there - Steve circles away.
A big right from Steve misses.
Steve keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Steve throwing a counter right hand but Budluvski manages to avoid it.
Budluvski misses with a wild body shot.
Steve ducks under a wild hook from Budluvski.
Budluvski scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CL2#
Budluvski has closed the distance and engaged Steve in a clinch.
Steve tries a body shot but Budluvski blocks it.
Steve lands with a right to the head.
Steve blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Good body shot from Budluvski.
Budluvski lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Steve blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short left from Steve.
Budluvski lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Budluvski.
Budluvski lands an elbow just above Steve 's eye.
Steve lands a left hand that snaps the head of Budluvski backwards.
Steve tries to throw a body punch but Budluvski avoids it by throwing Steve back against the cage.
Steve working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Budluvski misses with an elbow strike.
Steve can't find room to land a body shot as Budluvski controls the action.
Budluvski's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
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!
Steve tries to throw a body punch but Budluvski avoids it by throwing Steve back against the cage.
A short right from Budluvski.
Steve tries to work over Budluvski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Budluvski throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Steve doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Budluvski gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Steve struggles to land a body shot inside as Budluvski controls his hands.
Steve lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
Budluvski lands a right hand.
A right handed body shot lands from Steve.
Steve blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Steve misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Budluvski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Budluvski stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Steve lands a right hand.
Budluvski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Budluvski lands a nice shot to the body.
Steve is breathing heavily.
Budluvski lands with a light punch inside.
Steve can't find room to land a body shot as Budluvski controls the action.
Steve lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nice elbow from Budluvski.
Steve tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Budluvski's elbow.
Steve goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Steve manages to break the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A combination from Steve does no damage.
Budluvski tries to clinch
and Steve counters with a nice body shot.
Steve swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darwin Budluvski dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Budluvski throws a jab when Steve was well out of range.
Steve 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.
Budluvski throws a nice inside leg kick.
Budluvski fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Steve has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Steve throws a jab when Budluvski was well out of range.
Steve dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Budluvski avoids the body shot from Steve.
And Budluvski responds with a good body kick, but Steve manages to step out the way in time.
Steve throws a lazy right hand but Budluvski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Budluvski.
Steve is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Budluvski slips under a jab.#T1#
Budluvski looks to land a left hand but Steve moved out of range nicely.
Budluvski throws the kick towards the body but Steve avoids it.
Steve slips under a jab from Budluvski.
Budluvski misses with a hook
and Budluvski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Budluvski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Steve half committed to a counter leg kick.
Budluvski tries to land a front kick but Steve steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Steve displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Budluvski throws out the jab. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Budluvski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Steve tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Budluvski's elbow.
Steve tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Budluvski's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Budluvski.
Budluvski misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Budluvski works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A frustrated look appears on Steve's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nice body punch from Steve.
Steve lands a shoulder strike.
Steve tries to work over Budluvski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Steve blocks an uppercut.
Steve is leaning against Budluvski and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Darwin Budluvski seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Steve goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Steve has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Steve tries to work over Budluvski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Steve misses with a hook to the ribs.
Budluvski misses with a punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steve working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Steve doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Steve tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Steve.
A short uppercut from Steve.
Steve lands a hook that snaps the head of Budluvski backwards.
Steve avoids a wild elbow strike from Budluvski.
Steve lands a body shot.
Steve blocks a body shot from Budluvski. #T3#
Steve lands a shot to the body.
Steve scores with a nice hook to the head.
Steve lands a left hand.
Still in the clinch, Budluvski scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Steve as the two fighters clinch.
Nice body punch from Steve.
Budluvski is breathing heavily.
Budluvski's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Steve lands a nice uppercut.
Steve digs a right hand underneath Budluvski's ribcage. Budluvski let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Budluvski tries to throw a body punch but Steve avoids it by throwing Budluvski back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Steve.
Budluvski working aggressively here.
Budluvski pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A short left from Steve.
Budluvski lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steve tries to throw a body punch but Budluvski avoids it by throwing Steve back against the cage.
Steve working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Steve misses with a punch to the body.
Steve lands a body shot in the clinch.
Budluvski doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T4#
Budluvski blocks a body shot from Steve.
Steve struggles to land a body shot inside as Budluvski controls his hands.
Steve avoids the elbow strike from Budluvski, against the cage.
Budluvski misses with an elbow over the top.
Steve lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A shot in the inside from Steve.
Steve lands a right hand that snaps the head of Budluvski backwards.
Budluvski lands a nice uppercut.
Budluvski can't find room to land a body shot as Steve controls the action.
Steve misses with some punches.
Budluvski scores with a hook to the body.
Steve misses with a body punch.
Steve avoids a wild elbow strike from Budluvski.
Steve swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Budluvski works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Budluvski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Steve throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Budluvskis head.
Steve scores with a shot to the side of Budluvski's head.
Steve pushes Budluvski back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jay Steve dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Budluvski on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Steve throws out a loose jab but Budluvski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steve takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Steve keeps the fight on the outside.
Steve circles away from the clinch attempt.
Decent striking displayed by Budluvski there.
Steve misses with a left hand
and Budluvski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Steve missing with a left hand there. Budluvski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Darwin Budluvski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve checks a leg kick.
Budluvski scores with a push kick.
Budluvski connects with a leg kick. #T1#
Budluvski dips to his left and cracks Steve with an uppercut!
Budluvski throws a body shot but no joy.
Steve misses with a body punch
and Budluvski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Budluvski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Steve.
A counter left hand to the body from Steve misses its target.
Budluvski pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Steve misses with a hook to the body
and Steve takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Budluvski lands a jab to the nose.
Steve takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Steve scores with a head kick.
Steve misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Budluvski.
Budluvski swings widly with a right hand
and Steve counters with a right hand to the body. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Budluvski throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Steve counters with a nice uppercut.
Budluvski thows a left - swing and a miss!
Budluvski moves out of range of the strikes.
Steve misses with a hook to the body
and Budluvski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Budluvski avoids the body shot from Steve.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Budluvski.
Darwin Budluvski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice defenses there by Steve.
Budluvski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Steve.
Steve moves in looking to clinch but Budluvski pushes him off.
Steve connects with a body shot that sends Budluvski's belly button to the back.#T3#
Budluvski cracks Steve with a right hand to the side of the head.
Budluvski throws a leg kick
and Steve connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
Steve has managed to clinch.
Budluvski gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Steve takes an elbow to the temple.
Steve tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Budluvski's elbow.
Budluvski tries a body shot but Steve blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Steve.
Steve scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right hand to the body from Steve.
A nice left hand lands by Budluvski.
Budluvski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Budluvski misses with a hook from the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Budluvski.
Budluvski works on Steve's body with a couple of short punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Budluvski makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T4#
Budluvski lands an elbow inside.
Budluvski throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Steves head. #BC#
Steve escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Steve swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Budluvski misses with an uppercut.
Steve is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Steve misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Budluvski misses with a body shot.
Budluvski moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Steve.
Budluvski scores with a jab to the jaw.#CL2#
Budluvski clinches.
Budluvski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Steve fails to land.

And that's the end of the fight!
Darwin Budluvski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Budluvski 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darwin Budluvski!

Darwin Budluvski thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: PFC 265 Mfer vs Jabbar     
Date:   May 09, 2021
#R1#
Budluvski checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Budluvski slips under a jab from Duranto.
Budluvski throwing a counter right hand but Duranto manages to avoid it.
Duranto cracks Budluvski with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Budluvski's jab looks to have found its range, popping Duranto under the eye.
Budluvski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Duranto was well out of range. Poor timing from Budluvski.
Budluvski misses with a hook. Duranto ducked under it nicely.
Budluvski takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Budluvski avoids a punch combination nicely.
Duranto waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Budluvski.
Duranto has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Duranto there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nice defenses there by Duranto.
Duranto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Budluvski.
A head kick misses from Duranto.
Duranto throws a front kick that sends Budluvski stumbling back into the cage.
We've been told by Budluvski's head coaches at Convicted Fight Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Duranto throws out a loose jab but Budluvski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Budluvski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Duranto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Budluvski manages to avoid it.
Duranto misses with a lunging right hand
and Budluvski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Duranto misses with a low kick as Budluvski jumps back.#T1#
Duranto fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Budluvski checks it well.
Duranto throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Duranto avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Duranto misses with a hook.
Budluvski scores with a punch to the head.
Duranto turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Budluvski throws out a leg kick but Duranto moves out of range and Budluvski only half commits.
Duranto takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Budluvski drops his hands momentarily and Duranto takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Duranto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Budluvski 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 Duranto has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Duranto and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Budluvski misses with a straight right.
Duranto pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Duranto throws a solid leg kick but Budluvski takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Duranto.
Duranto missing with a left hand there. Budluvski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Budluvski avoids the body shot from Duranto.
Duranto stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Budluvski.
Duranto misses with a hook. Budluvski ducked under it nicely. #T2##CL#
Budluvski rushes Duranto and presses him up against the cage.
Duranto gets through Budluvski's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Budluvski lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Duranto.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Duranto.
Budluvski's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Budluvski scores with a shoulder strike.
Duranto looking to slow down the pace here.
Duranto taking a breather.
Budluvski lands with a left to the head.
Budluvski swings wildly with an uppercut but Duranto uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice left hand lands by Duranto. #BC2#
Duranto's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Duranto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Duranto fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Budluvski checks it well.
Budluvski scores with a nice right hand.
Duranto throws a nice outside leg kick.
Budluvski scores with a jab.#T3#
Budluvski cracks Duranto with a right hand to the side of the head.
Budluvski cracks Duranto with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CL2#
Budluvski tries to keep at a distance but Duranto has taken the fight into the clinch.
Budluvski lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Budluvski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Duranto lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Budluvski backwards.
Duranto blocks a body shot from Budluvski.
Budluvski pushes off an throws an elbow but Duranto leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Budluvski blocking some punches.
Budluvski swings wildly with an uppercut but Duranto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Budluvski working aggressively here.
Budluvski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Duranto prevents a body shot from Budluvski.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Budluvski. #BC2#
Duranto pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Budluvski misses with a leg kick
letting Duranto counter with a right hand.
Duranto connects with the punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Duranto blocks a jab.
Budluvski swats away the attempt to clinch by Duranto.
Budluvski appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T4#
Duranto throws a low kick but Budluvski moves out of range easily.
Duranto cracks Budluvski with a good jab.
Duranto scores with a punch to the head.
Duranto throws a nice inside leg kick.
Budluvski swinging wildly here.
Budluvski fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Duranto has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Good work by Budluvski as he checks the leg kick.
Duranto dips to his left and cracks Budluvski with an uppercut!
Duranto buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Duranto. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Duranto.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Budluvski moves out of range of the strikes.
Duranto throws a leg kick that misses.
Duranto slips a straight right by Budluvski.
Duranto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Budluvski.
Duranto throws a nice outside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roberto Duranto dominated that round.
That's time! Budluvski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Budluvski throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Darwin Budluvski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Duranto does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A slapping leg kick lands for Duranto.
Budluvski slips under a jab.
Duranto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Budluvski throws a shot from downtown. Duranto moves away and avoids it.
Duranto wants to land a leg kick but Budluvski is out of range.
Duranto ducks right into an uppercut from Budluvski.
Duranto fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Budluvski.
Duranto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Budluvski.
Duranto misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Duranto pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fighters circling - Duranto throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Budluvski looks to land a left hand but Duranto moved out of range nicely.
Duranto does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Budluvski checks the leg kick.
Duranto lands a nice leg kick that just misses Budluvski's sensitive parts.
Duranto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Budluvski misses with a kick to the body. #T1#
Duranto scores with a leg kick.
Duranto tries to work over Budluvski's front leg with a kick but Budluvski checks it.
A little feinted left hand from Budluvski on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Budluvski moves out of range as Duranto strikes.
Duranto lands an overhand right.
Budluvski avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Duranto connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A jab from Budluvski misses.
Budluvski defending well as Duranto loads up on a big left hand.
Budluvski slips a straight right by Duranto.
Duranto tests Budluvski's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Budluvski scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Budluvski connects with a looping right hand.
Duranto has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Duranto moves into range and clinches up with Budluvski.
Budluvski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Duranto's elbow.
Budluvski lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Duranto throws a punch but it's blocked by Budluvski.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Budluvski.
Budluvski tries to throw a body punch but Duranto avoids it by throwing Budluvski back against the cage. #T2#
Duranto swings wildly with an uppercut but Budluvski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Duranto avoids a wild elbow strike from Budluvski.
A left hand lands to the body for Duranto. #BC2#
Duranto manages to break the clinch.
Duranto tried to score with a low kick but Budluvski checks it.
Duranto throws a shot from downtown. Budluvski moves away and avoids it.
Budluvski scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Duranto doesn't seem bothered though.
A good leg kick by Budluvski.
Budluvski avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Budluvski scores with a push kick.
Budluvski takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Duranto tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Budluvski is able to avoid easily.
Budluvski chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Budluvski misses with a kick to the body.
Duranto ducks under a wild hook from Budluvski.
Budluvski is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Budluvski throws a hook but Duranto avoids it easily.
Duranto tries to score with a low kick but Budluvski moves his leg out of the way.#T3#
Duranto tries a low kick but Budluvski avoids it.
Duranto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Budluvski throws out the jab.
Duranto throws a leg kick but Budluvski sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Roberto Duranto seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Duranto throws out a loose jab but Budluvski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Duranto with a nice calf kick.
Duranto uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Budluvski scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Duranto pivots, looking for a leg kick but Budluvski is out of range and Duranto settles back down.
Budluvski buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Budluvski checks a leg kick.
Duranto throws a nice inside leg kick.
Budluvski connects with an inside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Duranto.
Duranto scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Budluvski misses with a body shot.
Budluvski lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Budluvski with the inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Duranto throws a leg kick
and Budluvski counters with a low kick, right behind Duranto 's knee. #T4#
Budluvski looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Duranto lands a nice leg kick that just misses Budluvski's sensitive parts.
Duranto lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Budluvski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Duranto.
Duranto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Budluvski.
Budluvski throwing a counter right hand but Duranto manages to avoid it.
Budluvski throws a nice looking combination but Duranto bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Budluvski cracks Duranto with an open hand slap.
Budluvski goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Duranto throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Budluvski turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Duranto waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Budluvski.
Nice cross by Budluvski.
Duranto takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Budluvski looks to throw the jab but Duranto is out of range.
Budluvski changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Budluvski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Duranto.
Duranto lands a nice looking kick to the body. Budluvski takes a step back to recover.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Roberto Duranto will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Budluvski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Budluvski throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Duranto walks forward, straight into a front kick from Budluvski.
Budluvski throws a low kick but it's checked well by Duranto.
Budluvski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Duranto.
Budluvski swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
An inside leg kick from Budluvski misses.
Budluvski gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Duranto jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Duranto needs to keep his hands up - Budluvski had a free shot at his head there.
Duranto throws a leg kick but Budluvski checks it.
Budluvski tries to clinch up.
Budluvski tries to clinch there but Duranto circles away.
Duranto misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Budluvski with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Budluvski walks into a straight right hand from Duranto.
Duranto paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Duranto takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Budluvski takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Duranto slips under a jab.#T1#
Budluvski dips to his left and cracks Duranto with an uppercut!
Budluvski scores with a nice head shot.
Budluvski avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Budluvski throws a push kick but Duranto slaps the foot to one side.
Duranto on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Budluvski tries to close the distance and clinch but Duranto swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Budluvski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Duranto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Duranto connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Budluvski tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A left lands for Budluvski.
Budluvski lands a jab to Duranto's midsection.
Duranto turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Duranto misses with a head kick.
Budluvski was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Budluvski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Duranto.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Budluvski. Duranto shrugs it off though.
Budluvski throws a quick inside leg kick.
Budluvski throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Darwin Budluvski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Budluvski lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Duranto moves out of range of the leg kick from Budluvski.
Duranto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Budluvski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Duranto.
Duranto lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Budluvski lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Duranto's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Budluvski connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Duranto scrambles back to his feet.
Budluvski misses the shot to the body.
Budluvski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Budluvski missing with a left hand there. Duranto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
An inside leg kick from Duranto misses.
Duranto motions for Budluvski to come forward. Duranto throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Duranto jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Budluvski swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A slow jab from Budluvski misses its intended target.
Duranto has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Duranto there as he acknowledges the shot.
Duranto has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Budluvski.
Good leg kick by Duranto. #T3#
Duranto scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Budluvski walks into a stiff left hand from Duranto.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Budluvski crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Duranto - the referee stops the clock and Budluvski gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Duranto. Budluvski manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Budluvski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Duranto paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Budluvski misses with a looping right.
Budluvski pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Duranto has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Duranto lands a head kick!
Duranto scoring well with a low kick there.
Budluvski lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Duranto fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Budluvski wants to land a leg kick but Duranto is out of range.
Budluvski throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Duranto paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Budluvski misses with a straight left.
Duranto checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T4#
Duranto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Budluvski.
Duranto blocks a low kick nicely.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Budluvski.
Duranto tries to clinch up but Budluvski circles away and keeps his distance.
Budluvski looks to land a left hand but Duranto moved out of range nicely.
Duranto lands a really nice looking cross but Budluvski seems unphased.
Budluvski fails with an attempt to clinch.
A clash of legs there as Duranto blocks the low kick.
It seemed like Duranto was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Roberto Duranto is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Duranto with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Duranto ducks under a wild hook from Budluvski.
Decent striking displayed by Duranto there.
Budluvski misses with a low kick.
Duranto cracks Budluvski with a good jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Budluvski does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Budluvski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Budluvski misses with a looping right.
Budluvski throws a chopping leg kick but Duranto manages to avoid taking any serious damage.

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 Darwin Budluvski.
Well Duranto has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Roberto Duranto!

Roberto Duranto 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: PFC 262 Blazkov vs Perera     
Date:   Apr 25, 2021
#R1#
Budluvski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Budluvski has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Budluvski throws a jab but it's blocked by Turnbull.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Budluvski blocks a leg kick.
Budluvski throws a body shot but no joy.
Turnbull was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Turnbull avoids the body shot from Budluvski.
Budluvski misses with a low kick.
Budluvski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Budluvski looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Budluvski scores with a push kick.
Budluvski throws a hook to the side of Turnbull's head but Turnbull sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Turnbull takes one to the side of the head.
Turnbull looks for the body kick but Budluvski saw that one coming.
Turnbull misses the shot to the body.
Turnbull lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Budluvski at a distance.
Darwin Budluvski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turnbull defending well as Budluvski loads up on a big left hand.
A big right from Budluvski misses.
Budluvski ducks right into an uppercut from Turnbull.
Turnbull cracks Budluvski with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turnbull goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Budluvski lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Turnbull avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T1#
Budluvski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Turnbull.
Donk. Turnbull catches Budluvski right on the button with a cross.
Turnbull misses with a right hand
and Budluvski makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Budluvski tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Turnbull manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Turnbull tries to land a front kick but Budluvski steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Turnbull throws a head kick but Budluvski moves out of range.
Budluvski tries to clinch but Turnbull moves out of range.
Budluvski tries to clinch but Turnbull moves out of range.
Turnbull fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Budluvski manages to avoid it.
Budluvski looks to land a body kick but Turnbull moved away.
Budluvski tests Turnbull's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Turnbull swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Turnbull looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Turnbull bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Budluvski lands a jab to Turnbull's midsection.
Budluvski throws a low kick but Turnbull avoids it.
Budluvski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Turnbull lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Budluvski takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Budluvski misses with a kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Budluvski misses with a body kick.#T2#
Turnbull lands with a thumping leg kick.
Budluvski lands a slapping body shot.
Budluvski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Budluvski goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Budluvski misses the jab.
Turnbull swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Budluvski looks to land a body kick but Turnbull moved away.
Turnbull tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Budluvski was well out of range. Poor timing from Turnbull.
Turnbull tries to work over Budluvski's front leg with a kick but Budluvski checks it.
Budluvski throws out a counter right but Turnbull avoids it with no problem.
Budluvski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turnbull.
Turnbull blocks the body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Turnbull misses the target.
Budluvski swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Turnbull throws a half hearted mid kick.
Turnbull throws a leg kick that is checked
and Budluvski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Turnbull keeps the fight on the outside.
Turnbull jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Budluvski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Turnbull throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Budluvski misses.
Turnbull swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Budluvski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Budluvski takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #T3#
Turnbull moves out of range of the body kick from Budluvski.
Turnbull misses with a head kick.
Budluvski tries to land a leg kick but Turnbull saw it coming and moves away.
A slow jab from Budluvski misses its intended target.
Turnbull throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Budluvski.
Turnbull takes one to the side of the head.
Turnbull misses the jab.
Turnbull looks to land a left hand but Budluvski moved out of range nicely.
Budluvski replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Turnbull blocks it well.
Budluvski bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Turnbull cracks Budluvski with an open hand slap.
Turnbull swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Turnbull scores with a decent looking hook.
Budluvski cracks Turnbull with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Turnbull throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A low kick lands for Budluvski.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Budluvski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Turnbull.
Turnbull lunges at Budluvski with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Budluvski's hand.
Budluvski swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Turnbull.#T4#
Budluvski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turnbull manages to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Turnbull misses the target.
Turnbull dips to his left and cracks Budluvski with an uppercut!
Budluvski misses with a straight left.
Turnbull moves out of range as Budluvski strikes.
Budluvski throws a right hand that misses
and Budluvski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Turnbull avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Budluvski misses with a hook
and Turnbull counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Budluvski tries to clinch up but Turnbull circles away and keeps his distance.
Turnbull misses with a looping right.
Budluvski lets loose with a powerful body kick. Turnbull will feel that in the morning.
Turnbull uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Budluvski has time to react.
Budluvski moves in looking to clinch but Turnbull pushes him off.
Turnbull appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Turnbull.
Turnbull goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turnbull does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Budluvski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turnbull manages to avoid it.
Turnbull throws a leg kick but Budluvski sees it coming and moves out of range.
Budluvski misses with a low kick.
Turnbull misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Budluvski.
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 Roderick Turnbull will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Budluvski wants to clinch.
Turnbull looks to throw the jab but Budluvski is out of range.
Budluvski lunges at Turnbull with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Turnbull's hand.
Roderick Turnbull is winning the standup battle so far.
Budluvski throws a nice outside leg kick.
Budluvski throws a nice looking combination but Turnbull bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Turnbull connects with a nice looking jab.
Budluvski needs to keep his hands up - Turnbull had a free shot at his head there.#CL#
Turnbull drives through and clinches with Budluvski against the cage.
Turnbull lands a hook that snaps the head of Budluvski backwards.
Budluvski lands a damaging elbow.
Budluvski misses with a body punch.
Turnbull can't find room to land a body shot as Budluvski controls the action.
Turnbull tries to work over Budluvski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Budluvski creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Turnbull's defenses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Budluvski lands with a short shot to the head.
Budluvski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Turnbull can't find room to land a body shot as Budluvski controls the action.
Turnbull goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1#
Turnbull working aggressively here.
Budluvski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Good body shot from Turnbull.
Turnbull has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Turnbull can't find room to land a body shot as Budluvski controls the action.
Budluvski stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Turnbull misses with a short punch on the inside.
Budluvski misses with a punch on the inside.
Budluvski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Budluvski throws a punch but it's blocked by Turnbull.
Turnbull lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Budluvski backwards.
Budluvski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Turnbull can't find room to land a body shot as Budluvski controls the action.
Budluvski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Budluvski can't find room to land a body shot as Turnbull controls the action.
Turnbull misses with a hook to the ribs.
Budluvski lands a body punch.
Turnbull misses with a punch on the inside.
Budluvski throws a head punch that misses.
Budluvski pushes Turnbull back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Budluvski prevents a body shot from Turnbull. #T2#
Turnbull lands a hook to the side of the head.
Turnbull goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Turnbull struggles to land a body shot inside as Budluvski controls his hands.
Turnbull swings wildly with an uppercut but Budluvski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Budluvski pushes off an throws an elbow but Turnbull leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Budluvski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Turnbull tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Budluvski's elbow.
Budluvski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Turnbull doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Budluvski fails to land.
Budluvski lands a right hand.
Budluvski lands with a light punch inside.
Budluvski blocks a body shot from Turnbull.
Turnbull lands a hook that snaps the head of Budluvski backwards.
Budluvski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Turnbull pushes Budluvski back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Budluvski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Turnbull has a couple of punches blocked by Budluvski.
Budluvski prevents a body shot from Turnbull.
Budluvski creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T3#
Turnbull misses with a body punch.
Budluvski lands a left hand that snaps the head of Turnbull backwards.
Turnbull tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Budluvski lands a shot to the body.
Turnbull misses with a hook from the clinch.
Turnbull misses with a body punch.
Turnbull misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Budluvski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Budluvski tries to throw a body punch but Turnbull avoids it by throwing Budluvski back against the cage.
Budluvski lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Turnbull misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Budluvski can't find room to land a body shot as Turnbull controls the action.
Turnbull misses with the head strike.
Budluvski lands an elbow just above Turnbull 's eye.
Budluvski lands a body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Budluvski lands a hook to the side of the head.
Budluvski throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Turnbulls head.
Turnbull throws a head punch that misses.
Budluvski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Turnbull's elbow.
Budluvski blocking some punches. #T4#
Turnbull blocking some punches.
Turnbull misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Turnbull prevents a body shot from Budluvski.
Budluvski lands an elbow that stopped Turnbull in his tracks for a moment.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turnbull takes an elbow to the temple.
Budluvski lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Budluvski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Budluvski lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Budluvski comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Turnbull misses with a punch to the body.
Turnbull tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Budluvski lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Budluvski.
Budluvski stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Budluvski lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Turnbull misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Turnbull misses with some punches.
Darwin Budluvski seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Budluvski lands a nice elbow. #CUT2#It looks like Roderick Turnbull has been cut.
Budluvski lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Budluvski works on Turnbull's body with a couple of short punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darwin Budluvski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Roderick Turnbull's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Budluvski scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Turnbull takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Turnbull thows a left - swing and a miss!
Turnbull defending well as Budluvski loads up on a big left hand.
Turnbull scores with a spinning back kick!
Turnbull bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Budluvski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Turnbull.
Turnbull motions for Budluvski to come forward. Turnbull throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Budluvski 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 Turnbull has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Turnbull and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Budluvski scores with a decent looking hook.
Turnbull lands with an overhand left.
Budluvski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Turnbull.
Turnbull gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Budluvski.
Budluvski lands a jab.
Budluvski lands with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Budluvski lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Budluvski is looking to land body kicks.
Budluvski throws a wild body kick that Turnbull sees coming a mile off.
An attempted straight right counter from Turnbull misses the target.#T1#
Budluvski misses with a low kick as Turnbull jumps back.
Budluvski misses with a looping left.
Turnbull throws a wild body kick that Budluvski sees coming a mile off.
Budluvski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Turnbull.
Turnbull avoids the body shot from Budluvski.
Turnbull tries to clinch there but Budluvski circles away.
A telegraphed right hand from Turnbull misses the target.
Turnbull closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Budluvski throws a sloppy head kick and Turnbull moves out of range easily.
Turnbull keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Budluvski.
Budluvski lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Turnbull at a distance.
Turnbull does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Turnbull slips a straight right by Budluvski.
An attempted straight right counter from Turnbull misses the target.
Turnbull looks for the body kick but Budluvski saw that one coming.
Budluvski misses with a looping left.
Budluvski moves in looking to clinch but Turnbull pushes him off.
Budluvski thuds his right hand into Turnbull's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T2#
Turnbull throws the kick towards the body but Budluvski avoids it.
Budluvski lands a nice looking body shot.
Turnbull throws a body punch but Budluvski moves out of range.
Budluvski scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Budluvski throws a hook to the side of Turnbull's head but Turnbull sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Budluvski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Turnbull throws a body shot but no joy.
Budluvski throws a nice inside leg kick.
Turnbull throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Budluvski! But no joy.
A slow jab from Turnbull misses its intended target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Budluvski! But no joy.
Turnbull misses with a body kick.
Budluvski looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice straight punches there by Budluvski. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Budluvski.
Budluvski misses with a body shot.
Turnbull misses with a body kick.
A jab from Budluvski misses.
Budluvski throws a leg kick that misses.
Turnbull misses with a leg kick.
Budluvski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Budluvski misses with an uppercut. Turnbull saw that one coming.#T3#
Budluvski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turnbull.
Turnbull swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Budluvski takes a swing at Turnbull's ribcage but misses.
Turnbull blocks the body kick.
Turnbull works the jab nicely.
Budluvski throws a body punch but Turnbull moves out of range.
Budluvski looks to land a left hand but Turnbull moved out of range nicely.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Budluvski.
Turnbull throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big right from Budluvski misses.
Turnbull swings widly with a right hand
and Budluvski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Budluvski lands with a straight right. Turnbull didn't see that one coming.
Budluvski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Turnbull paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Budluvski misses the jab.
Budluvski is looking to land body kicks.
A nice inside leg kick there by Budluvski. That's going to slow Turnbull down.
Budluvski stuns Turnbull with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Budluvski avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T4#
Budluvski moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turnbull ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Budluvski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Turnbull.
Turnbull throws a chopping leg kick but Budluvski manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Turnbull with a hook.
Budluvski thumps Turnbull with a low kick.
Budluvski's corner calls for a 1-2. Budluvski obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Turnbull lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Budluvski goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Turnbull is looking to counter punch.
Budluvski looks to land a left hand but Turnbull moved out of range nicely.
Budluvski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Turnbull.
Budluvski missing with a left hand there. Turnbull was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice defenses there by Budluvski.
Budluvski fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Budluvski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turnbull.
Turnbull has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Budluvski.
Budluvski misses with a hook. Turnbull ducked under it nicely.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darwin Budluvski!

A very excited looking Darwin Budluvski 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: JAG Gladitorius Maximus IV     
Date:   Jun 06, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Badass fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Spice has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Badass has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Spice finds it's way round the side to connect with Badass's head.
Badass throws a lazy uppercut
and Spice counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Badass ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Badass lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Badass moves out of range of the body kick.
Badass moves out of range as Spice strikes.
Badass swings for the body but Spice moves out of range.
Spice throws the left hand but Badass avoids the punch easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Badass misses its target.
We've been told by Badass's head coaches at London BALLS OF STEEL that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Badass fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spice manages to avoid it.#CL#
Spice gets tackled into the cage by Badass. Badass maintains the clinch.
Badass goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Badass fails to land. #T1#
Spice avoids the elbow strike from Badass, against the cage.
Badass lands a nice uppercut.
Spice blocks a body shot from Badass.
Badass gets through Spice's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Badass lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Spice breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A swing and a miss from Spice.
Badass throws out a powerful jab.
Badass throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
As Badass backs off Spice throws a huge counter combo but Badass manages to avoid it all.
Badass thumps Spice with a low kick.
Badass takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Spice misses with a hook.
Badass was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Spice falls off balance throwing a combination
and Badass counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Spice misses with a straight right.
Badass thows a left - swing and a miss!
Badass throws a big shot that misses.
Spice throws a counter combo.
Spice clobbers Badass with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Badass fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Spice misses with a hook.
Spice fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Badass looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Spice throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Badass lands a really nice looking cross but Spice seems unphased.
A right-left combo lands from Spice. #CUT2#It looks like Short Badass has been cut.#T3#
Spice ducks under a wild hook from Badass.
Badass walks into a straight right hand from Spice.
A chopping leg kick lands by Spice.
Spice throws a lazy uppercut
and Badass counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Badass ducks under a wild hook from Spice.
Badass swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Spice needs to keep his hands up - Badass had a free shot at his head there.
Some bone on bone action there as Spice checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Badass scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Spice doesn't seem bothered though.
Spice misses with a straight right.
Badass walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Spice checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T4#
Spice connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Spice moves out of range of the strikes.
Spice let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Badass takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Spice throws a hook but Badass blocks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spice misses with a looping right.
As Spice backs away, Badass returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Badass tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Badass turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A big right from Badass misses.
Badass misses with a lunging right hand
and Spice counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Badass avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Short Badass will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Short Badass's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Spice misses with a hook
and Badass counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Spice misses with a hook.
Spice misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Badass misses the target.
Badass misses with a wild body shot.
Badass tries to close the distance and clinch but Spice swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
As Badass backs off Spice throws a huge counter combo but Badass manages to avoid it all.
Spice with a nice calf kick.
Spice swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Badass counters with a slapping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spice lands with a good body shot.
Badass feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Spices jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Badass tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Spice manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Spice swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Spice falls off balance throwing a combination
and Badass counters with a nice body shot. #T1#
Spice tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Badass attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Badass throws a quick inside leg kick.
Spice looks to land a combination. Badass sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Badass ducks under a wild hook from Spice.
Badass misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spice.
Badass digs a good hook to Spice's body.
Spice throws a jab when Badass was well out of range.
Badass rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Spice moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T2#
Badass lands a jab to the head.
Short Badass seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Badass scores with a nice head shot.
Spice checks the leg kick.
Spice throws a one two combo.
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!
A telegraphed right hand from Spice misses the target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Badass.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Badass 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 Spice has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Spice and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A little jabbing left from Spice on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Badass buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Spice. That snapped Badass's head back.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Badass 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 Spice has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Spice and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T3#
Badass checks the leg kick.
Badass blocks a jab.
Spice checks the leg kick.
Spice ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Badass moves away.
Badass lunges at Spice with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Spice's hand.
Spice shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Badass eats them both and turns towards Spice to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Badass misses with an uppercut.
Spice was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Badass looks to land a left hand but Spice moved out of range nicely.
Spice moves out of range of the strikes.
Spice dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Badass. That did some damage!#T4#
Spice misses with an uppercut
and Badass makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Badass ducks under a wild hook from Spice.
Spice moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Badass lands with an uppercut that bounces Spice off the cage and back into range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Badass misses with a looping right.
Nice uppercut there from Spice.
Badass ducks under a wild hook from Spice.
Badass wants to land a leg kick but Spice is out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Badass.
Akimbo Spice seems to be getting the better of the standup.
An inside leg kick lands from Badass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Short Badass will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Short Badass's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Badass connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Spice lands with a nice body punch.
Spice's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Spice throws a left and a right that both miss
and Badass counters with a low kick, right behind Spice 's knee.
Badass cracks Spice with an open hand slap.
Spice misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A counter left hand to the body from Badass misses its target.
Badass throws a nice inside leg kick.
Badass dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Badass fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Spice.
A shot to the liver by Spice. Beautiful body shot.
Badass dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Spice. That did some damage!#T1#
Spice misses with a low kick.
Spice slips a jab from Badass.
Spice lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Badass backs up against the cage.
Badass takes a swing at Spice's ribcage but misses.
Badass lands a head shot.
Spice moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Spice takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Spice with a nice calf kick.
Badass wants to land a leg kick but Spice is out of range.
Spice misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T2#
Badass comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Badass ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spice moves away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Badass fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Spice.
Badass wants to clinch up but Spice keeps it at a distance.
Spice looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Spice throws a shot from downtown. Badass moves away and avoids it.
Spice checks a low kick from Badass.
Spice avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Spice keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Spice blocks a jab.
Spice swings for the body but Badass moves out of range.
Badass half committed to a counter leg kick.#T3#
Spice pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A jab from Badass finds it's way through Spice's defenses.
Good leg kick by Badass.
Badass takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Spice swings for the body but Badass moves out of range.
Spice throws a lazy right hand but Badass sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Spice misses with a double jab
and Badass makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Spice misses with a body shot
and Badass counters with a leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Badass. #T4#
Spice uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Badass.
Spice throws a right hand that misses
and Badass counters with a nice low kick that buckles Spice's knee momentarily.
A low kick lands for Badass.
Badass throws a leg kick
and Spice cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Badass moves into range and connects with a jab.
Spice throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Badass was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Akimbo Spice has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Badass feints and then cracks Spice's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Spice down.
Spice lands a nice shot that snaps Badass's head back.
Badass scores with a nice right hand.
Badass swings and misses with a hook to the body.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Short Badass!
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight for Short Badass!
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight for Short Badass!

Short Badass wins by unanimous decision!

In his post fight interview, Short Badass started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: JAG Aorigele-Xe     
Date:   Apr 25, 2020
#R1#
Salmi throws an overhand right that lands on Badass's shoulder, as Badass tries to avoid the shot.
Badass looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Salmi fails with the takedown.
Badass misses with a low kick.
Badass walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Badass looks to score with a jab to the body but Salmi is just out of range.
Salmi misses the shot to the body.
Badass tries a quick counter leg kick but Salmi is wise to it.
Salmi moves out of range of the strikes.
Salmi throws out a loose jab but Badass uses good head movement to avoid it.
Badass let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Salmi checks a leg kick.
Badass connects with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Badass feints and then cracks Salmi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Salmi down.
Salmi is looking to clinch.
Salmi misses the shot to the body.
Salmi connects with a single shot there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Badass. Salmi does a little dance to reset his feet.
An inside leg kick lands from Badass. #T1#
Badass stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Salmi.
Badass swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Badass blocks the body kick.
Badass wants to counter with a clinch but Salmi pushes him away.
Badass fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Salmi moves into the clinch.
Badass misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Salmi.
Salmi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Salmi blocks the elbow strike.
Salmi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Badass's elbow.
Salmi lands a hook that snaps the head of Badass backwards.
Badass misses with an elbow over the top.
Badass lands with a right to the head.
Salmi tries to work over Badass's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Salmi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Salmi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Badass.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Badass. #T2#
Badass misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Salmi misses with the head strike.
Badass pushes off an throws an elbow but Salmi leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Badass tries to work over Salmi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Badass working aggressively here.
Salmi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Salmi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Badass lands a body punch in the clinch.
Badass tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Badass just misses with a elbow thrown towards Salmi's brow.
Badass misses with some punches.
Salmi tries to throw a body punch but Badass avoids it by throwing Salmi back against the cage.
Badass throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Salmi lands with a short shot to the head.
Salmi blocking some punches.
Salmi lands a body punch.
Salmi working aggressively here. #T3#
Salmi swings wildly with an uppercut but Badass uses good head movement to avoid it.
Salmi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Badass backwards.
Badass blocks an uppercut.
Salmi scores with a shot to the side of Badass's head.
Salmi lands with a short shot to the head.
Badass fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Salmi struggles to land a body shot inside as Badass controls his hands.
Badass blocks a body shot from Salmi.
Salmi swings wildly with an uppercut but Badass uses good head movement to avoid it.
A body shot lands from Badass.
Badass softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Badass doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Salmi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Badass blocking some punches.
Salmi swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T4#
Badass misses with an elbow over the top.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Badass.
Badass scores with a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Salmi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Salmi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Badass swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Badass misses with a hook to the ribs.
Salmi avoids a wild elbow strike from Badass.
Badass lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Salmi or not.
Badass blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Salmi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Badass pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Salmi misses with a body punch.
A hook to the body from Badass.
Salmi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Salmi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Badass backwards.
Badass is leaning against Salmi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Salmi changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Badass fights it off and pushes away nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Eerikki Salmi will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Badass connects with an inside leg kick.
Salmi misses with an uppercut.
Salmi stuns Badass with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#CL#
Salmi drives through and clinches with Badass against the cage.
Badass tries to work over Salmi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Salmi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Badass's elbow.
Salmi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Badass blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Badass lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salmi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Salmi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Badass blocking some punches.
Salmi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Badass tries to throw a body punch but Salmi avoids it by throwing Badass back against the cage.
Salmi misses with some punches. #T1#
Badass comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#
It looks like Eerikki Salmi has been cut.
Salmi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Salmi misses with a body punch.
Badass tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Salmi's elbow.
Badass misses with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Salmi.
Salmi can't find room to land a body shot as Badass controls the action.
Salmi blocks an elbow strike.
Salmi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Badass creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Salmi's defenses.
Badass blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Salmi on the inside.
Salmi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Salmi blocks an elbow strike.
A short left from Badass.
Salmi avoids a wild elbow strike from Badass.
Salmi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
A short right from Badass on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Badass lands a body punch.
Badass lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #ROC2#
Salmi is rocked!
Badass unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Salmi! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Badass is unloading with more strikes now! Salmi drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Short Badass!
A very excited looking Short Badass rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

 

Event: JAG Aorigele vs Blood     
Date:   Mar 07, 2020
#R1#
Canto misses with a takedown attempt - Badass sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Canto tries to score a power double leg takedown but Badass sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Canto somewhat.
Canto shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Badass counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zuillnic Canto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Badass lands a right hook to the body. #TD#
Badass gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Canto drops back, looking for a kneebar! Badass looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Badass looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Badass! #REVB#
Canto is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Canto tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Badass presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Badass takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Canto is working to get back to half guard.
Canto regains half guard.#SUB#
Canto looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Badass tries to pass the half guard into mount. Canto knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T2##SUB#
Canto looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Canto wants to control but Badass is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Canto looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Canto looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Canto looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Canto wants to control the action here but instead Badass manages to pass to full mount! #T3#
Canto is looking to improve his position but Badass isn't that keen on the idea.
Canto is working hard here to advance position.
Badass controlling the position easily from mount.
Canto really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #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.
Badass tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Badass wants to control the pace but Canto is squirming around nicely.
Canto regains half guard.
Canto trying to control here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Canto is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Short Badass dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD#
Canto drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
Canto goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Badass has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Canto but great work by Badass.
Canto regains half guard.
Badass keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Canto is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Badass pulls his head out easily.
Badass content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Canto wants to sweep but Badass has passed to side control!#T1#
Canto is trying to improve his position.
Canto struggling a bit here.
Canto tries to bench press Badass off him but Badass keeps the position.
Short Badass has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Canto is trying to work for a sweep but Badass has mounted him!
Canto really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Badass controlling the pace for now.
Canto is trying to escape the mount. #T3#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Canto regains half guard.
Canto is trying to control but can't.
Badass content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #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.#SUB#
Canto looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Canto with the active half guard here but Badass passes nicely into side control.
Badass controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Canto is trying to control Badass's posture but Badass avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Short Badass will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Horrible takedown attempt by Canto or perhaps it was just good defense by Badass, which made it look bad.
Canto takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Zuillnic Canto is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Badass tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Canto was well out of range. Poor timing from Badass.
Badass has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Canto stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Badass.
Canto looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Badass is fending him off so far but Canto persists. Nope, Badass circles away and we're back to standing.
Badass swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Badass looks to land a left hand but Canto moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Badass throws a hook to the side of Canto's head but Canto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#TD#
Canto shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Badass napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB#
Canto goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Badass has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Canto but great work by Badass.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Badass remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #T1#
Canto tries to control but Badass manages to take his back.
Canto tries to escape but Badass has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Canto trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Badass keeps control of the position as Canto tries to break free.
Badass biding his time, looking for the opening.
Canto trying to control the hands but Badass breaks the grip.
Short Badass is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Canto rolls, trying to escape but Badass keeps control of the position.
Badass is not going to allow Canto to sit and survive in this position.
Badass controls the position.
Canto is in bad spot here.
Canto manages to reverse the position and now he's in Badass's guard. Nice work there by Canto.
Badass keeping full guard, as Canto tries to pass. #SUB#
Canto has gone for a leg lock! Badass slips out almost immediately though and dives into Canto's guard.#REVB#
Badass 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. #T3##SUB#
Badass avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Canto escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Badass gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Canto throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Canto looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Badass looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Canto looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Short Badass!

After the fight, Short Badass was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
Zuillnic Canto spoke after the fight, saying 'F*ck you all.'.

 

Event: JAG Phol vs Aorigele     
Date:   Feb 01, 2020
#R1#
Badass throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hawthorne misses with a wild body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hawthorne, as that shot connected.
Good exchange - Hawthorne coming out on top.
Badass tries to clinch up.
Badass gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Badass thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hawthorne swats away the attempt to clinch by Badass.
Hawthorne with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Badass finds it's way through Hawthorne's defenses.
Hawthorne swings for the body but Badass moves out of range.
Hawthorne thuds a left hand into Badass's body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Hawthorne.#T1#
Hawthorne throws an overhand right that lands on Badass's shoulder, as Badass tries to avoid the shot.
Hawthorne misses with a body kick.
Badass keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hawthorne.
Badass drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hawthorne misses with a kick to the body.
Hawthorne looks to land a right hand but Badass moved out of range.
Hawthorne throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Badass throws a poor cross that misses
and Hawthorne counters with a leg kick.
Badass walks into a stiff left hand from Hawthorne.
Hawthorne throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hawthorne throws a poor cross that misses
and Badass counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hawthorne's knee momentarily.
Hawthorne misses with a body shot.
Badass doesn't manage to clinch there - Hawthorne circles away.
Hawthorne rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Badass counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
Badass darts in and clinches Hawthorne up against the cage.#T2#
Hawthorne has had enough of the clinch but Badass keeps him there for the moment.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Badass.
Hawthorne is trying to push Badass away but Badass has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Badass. #CUT#
It looks like Ladera Hawthorne has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hawthorne fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hawthorne is trying to push Badass away but Badass has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hawthorne fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hawthorne goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Our sources have told us that Badass has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Badass lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hawthorne backwards. #BC2#
Hawthorne breaks the clinch.
Hawthorne throws a shot to the body.
Hawthorne scores with a jab. Badass acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ladera Hawthorne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Hawthorne misses.
A big right from Hawthorne misses.
As Hawthorne backs away, Badass returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Hawthorne misses with an uppercut
and Badass counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hawthorne thinking.
Hawthorne swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T3#
Hawthorne connects with a body shot that sends Badass's belly button to the back.
Badass misses with a body shot.
Hawthorne is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Hawthorne throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hawthorne rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Badass counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Badass on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Badass checks the leg kick nicely there.
A little feinted left hand from Badass on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hawthorne.
Hawthorne lands with a shot to the body.
Nice body kick there by Hawthorne.
Badass rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hawthorne counters with a straight right hand.
Badass takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hawthorne throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little feinted left hand from Badass on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Badass wants to clinch up but Hawthorne keeps it at a distance.
Badass gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hawthorne.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Badass stuns Hawthorne with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T4#
Hawthorne throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hawthorne checks a leg kick nicely.
Badass ducks right into an uppercut from Hawthorne.
Hawthorne misses with a right hand
and Badass counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Badass lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Hawthorne getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Badass is looking to slow Hawthorne down with leg kicks.
Hawthorne pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
As Hawthorne tries to get set, Badass tries to push him back and clinch up but Hawthorne manages to avoid the attempt.
Hawthorne tries to land a front kick but Badass steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hawthorne throws a lazy right hand but Badass sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Badass tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hawthorne was well out of range. Poor timing from Badass.
Hawthorne looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hawthorne. Badass does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hawthorne misses with a jab to the body
and Badass counters with a nice leg kick.
Hawthorne blocks a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ladera Hawthorne dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ladera Hawthorne's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Hawthorne misses with a straight left.
Badass feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hawthorne. Badass does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hawthorne has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Hawthorne works Badass's body with a nice hook.
Badass throws a front kick aimed at Hawthorne's knee but Hawthorne avoids it well.
Hawthorne replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Badass blocks it well.
Hawthorne scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The fighters circling - Hawthorne throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hawthorne takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Badass misses with a body shot.
Badass pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hawthorne is out of range and Badass settles back down.
Hawthorne misses with a head kick.
It looked like Badass wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawthorne throws a looping overhand right but Badass ducks down to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Badass misses the target.
Badass keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Badass appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Badass.
Ladera Hawthorne seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hawthorne lands a nice looking body shot.
Badass swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Hawthorne throws a lazy body kick
and Badass counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Badass ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hawthorne moves away.
The fighters circling - Badass throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hawthorne misses with a body shot
letting Badass counter with a right hand.
Badass misses with a looping right.
Despite the aggression on Hawthorne's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Hawthorne throws a combination. Badass tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
An inside leg kick lands from Hawthorne.
Hawthorne lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Both fighters circling a little - Hawthorne finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Hawthorne misses with a body punch
and Badass counters with a thumping low kick.
A swing and a miss from Hawthorne.
Hawthorne lunges at Badass with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Badass's hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hawthorne scores with a kick to the body. #T2#
Badass swings for the body but Hawthorne moves out of range.
Hawthorne fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Badass manages to avoid it.
Jab from Badass.
Hawthorne looks to score with a jab to the body but Badass is just out of range.
Badass appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hawthorne looks to throw a body kick
and Badass counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hawthorne thinking.
Hawthorne works Badass's body with a nice hook.
Hawthorne throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Badass counters with a nice body shot.
Hawthorne scores with a nice head shot.
Badass uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hawthorne.
Hawthorne buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hawthorne misses with a hook
and Badass counters with an inside leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Badass.
Badass misses with an uppercut.
Hawthorne lands a really nice looking cross but Badass seems unphased. #T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Badass. Hawthorne does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hawthorne throws a body kick that misses
and Badass counters with a good low kick that Hawthorne was not able to check.
Badass defending well as Hawthorne loads up on a big left hand.
Badass takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hawthorne's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hawthorne throws a sloppy body shot
and Badass counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Badass ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hawthorne moves away.
Hawthorne throws an overhand right that lands on Badass's shoulder, as Badass tries to avoid the shot.
Hawthorne waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Badass.
Badass was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Badass bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hawthorne bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Hawthorne misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Badass scores with a decent looking hook.
Hawthorne throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T4#
Hawthorne lands a body shot.
Hawthorne misses with a shot to the body
and Badass cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hawthorne swings for the body but Badass moves out of range.
Hawthorne misses with a wild body shot.
A big right from Hawthorne misses.
Badass lands a jab.
Badass takes a swing at Hawthorne's ribcage but misses.
A slow jab from Hawthorne misses its intended target.
Hawthorne throws the left hand but Badass avoids the punch easily.
Badass on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hawthorne. Hawthorne obviously looking to wear him down.
Hawthorne rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Badass counters with a nice body shot.
A shot to the body from Hawthorne misses
and Badass counters with a nice uppercut.
Hawthorne fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Badass checks it well.
Hawthorne with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Badass to score with a decent uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ladera Hawthorne will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Ladera Hawthorne's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Hawthorne throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hawthorne misses with an uppercut. Badass saw that one coming.
An attempted straight right counter from Badass misses the target.
Badass walks into a straight right hand from Hawthorne.
Badass misses with an uppercut. Hawthorne saw that one coming.
Badass fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hawthorne is out of range.
Hawthorne connects with the punch.
Badass takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Badass looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Badass takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nice shot lands for Badass.
Badass misses with an uppercut. Hawthorne saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Badass shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Badass throws the left hand but Hawthorne avoids the punch easily.
Hawthorne looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hawthorne looks to land a left hand but Badass moved out of range nicely.
Hawthorne throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Badass on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hawthorne has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hawthorne swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Badass connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hawthorne looks to score with a jab to the body but Badass is just out of range.
Hawthorne looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hawthorne throws a jab but it's blocked by Badass.
Badass is looking to counter punch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hawthorne.
Hawthorne lands a really nice looking cross but Badass seems unphased.
Badass swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hawthorne throws a lazy body kick
letting Badass counter with a right hand.
Hawthorne slips a straight right by Badass.
Badass moves in looking to clinch but Hawthorne pushes him off.
Badass gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hawthorne takes a shot to the body in his stride.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Badass throws a body shot but no joy.
Short Badass has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##CL#
Badass closes the distance and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hawthorne.
Badass comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hawthorne wants to get back to striking at distance but Badass won't allow it.
Badass blocks a body shot from Hawthorne. #BC2#
Hawthorne breaks from the clinch.
Hawthorne lands a jab.
Badass misses with a hook.
Badass connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hawthorne connects with a jab.
Hawthorne jabs Badass right on the nose. Badass blinks but takes it well.
Hawthorne throws a big shot that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Badass misses the target.
A jab from Hawthorne does it's job there.
Badass stuns Hawthorne with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T3##CL#
Badass has managed to clinch.
Badass struggles to land a body shot inside as Hawthorne controls his hands.
Hawthorne is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Hawthorne's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Badass lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hawthorne takes an elbow to the forehead.
Badass lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hawthorne backwards.
Badass tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A shot in the inside from Badass.
Hawthorne throws a head punch that misses.
Badass lands an elbow inside.
Badass blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Badass keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hawthorne's efforts to push away.
Hawthorne is trying to push Badass away but Badass has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hawthorne wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Badass has him pressed against the cage.#T4#
Hawthorne working hard to break the clinch.
Badass tries a body shot but Hawthorne blocks it.
Badass lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Badass lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Badass misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Badass lands a body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hawthorne wants to get back to striking at distance but Badass won't allow it.
Badass lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hawthorne takes a shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Badass.
Hawthorne wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Badass has him pressed against the cage.
Badass blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Hawthorne fails to land.
Badass cracks Hawthorne with a nice body shot.
Hawthorne takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Badass lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hawthorne or not.
Hawthorne has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Badass pushes Hawthorne back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Short Badass has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Badass digs a right hand into Hawthorne's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hawthorne's gas tank.
Ladera Hawthorne is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nice body punch from Badass - that landed with a thud.
A short body shot lands from Badass as the two fighters clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Short Badass showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hawthorne 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ladera Hawthorne!

During a confident post fight interview, Ladera Hawthorne thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: Skrap Fights 98     
Date:   Nov 08, 2019
#R1#
Gaston throws a lazy head kick
and Gaston takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gaston with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gaston keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gaston looks for a takedown but Badass sprawls well.
Badass scores with a jab to the body.
Badass checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Gaston swings away with a body shot that misses
and Badass counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Gaston.
Gaston scores with a punch to the head.
Badass checks the leg kick nicely there.
Gaston misses with a head kick.
Gaston throws a hook to the side of Badass's head but Badass sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Badass lands a nice shot to the body.
Badass avoids the body shot from Gaston. #T1#
Gaston throws a quick inside leg kick.
Badass lands with a good body shot.
Gaston fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Badass on the side of the head.
Gaston avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Badass throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gaston on the side of the head.
Badass uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gaston.
Badass jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gaston cracks Badass with a right hand to the side of the head.
Gaston connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Badass fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gaston comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gaston misses with a leg kick.
Gaston is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Badass. Gaston does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gaston misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Badass avoids the body shot from Gaston.
Gaston defending well as Badass loads up on a big left hand.
Roy Gaston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gaston bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Badass's head backwards.
Gaston misses with a series of wild punches.
Short Badass is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Badass throws a hook but Gaston blocks it.
Gaston is looking to score with low kicks.
A low kick from Gaston misses
and Badass connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gaston slips under a jab.
Gaston uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Badass.
Gaston connects with an inside leg kick.
Badass throws out a loose jab but Gaston uses good head movement to avoid it.
Badass throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gaston tries to counter with a takedown but Badass is quick to defend against it.
Gaston uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Badass.
Gaston is looking to score with low kicks.#T3#
Badass lands with a shot to the body.
A clash of legs there as Badass blocks the low kick.
Gaston tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Badass is able to avoid easily.
Gaston misses with a low kick as Badass jumps back.
Gaston uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Badass.
Gaston drops down looking for a counter takedown but Badass sprawls and moves away.
Gaston looks for the body kick but Badass saw that one coming.
Gaston throws a head kick but Badass moves out of range.
Gaston dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Badass. That did some damage!
Badass displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gaston throws out the jab.
Gaston changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Badass keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Badass! But no joy.
Nice body kick there by Gaston.#T4#
Badass keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Badass steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Gaston.
Gaston looks to score with a jab to the body but Badass is just out of range.
Gaston turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Badass on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gaston. Gaston obviously looking to wear him down.
Badass lands a jab to Gaston's midsection.
Gaston dips down and scores with a jab 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!
Badass misses with a straight left.
Badass slips a jab from Gaston.
Gaston uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Badass.
Badass avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Badass! But no joy.
Gaston looks to score with a jab to the body but Badass is just out of range.
Gaston is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Badass scores with a nice head shot.
Nice body punch from Gaston.
Gaston swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Badass looks to score with a jab to the body but Gaston is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Roy Gaston will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Jab by Badass.
Badass blocks the body kick.
Gaston is looking to wear down Badass with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Badass scores with a decent looking hook.
Gaston pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Badass is looking for the big counter here.
Gaston lands a leg kick that knocks Badass off balance momentarily.
A good leg kick by Gaston.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gaston. That's going to slow Badass down.
Badass misses with a looping left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Badass. Gaston does a little dance to reset his feet.
Roy Gaston is winning the standup battle so far.
Badass misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gaston.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Badass takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gaston throws a low kick but Badass avoids it.
Badass throws out a counter right but Gaston avoids it with no problem.
Gaston walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Badass checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Gaston tries to score with a low kick but Badass moves his leg out of the way.
Badass lands a nice hook to Gaston's body. Gaston takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T1#
Gaston shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Badass looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gaston. Badass does a little dance to reset his feet.
Badass swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Badass blocks a leg kick.
Badass jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gaston has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Badass finds it's way round the side to connect with Gaston's head.
Badass's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Good leg kick by Gaston there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Badass throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gaston changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Badass misses with a wild body shot.
Gaston looks for the body kick but Badass saw that one coming.
Donk. Gaston catches Badass right on the button with a cross.
Gaston throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Badass to counter with a crisp jab.
Badass cracks Gaston with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Gaston moves out of range as Badass strikes.
Badass scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T2#
Gaston misses the body punch
and Badass counters with a nice uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL2#
Badass fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gaston, pushing him back against the ropes.
Badass misses with a body punch.
Badass throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Gaston blocks a body shot from Badass. #TD#
Gaston gets control of Badass's arms and successfully pulls guard. Gaston will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Gaston is trying to keep Badass in close.
Badass looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Gaston is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Gaston is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gaston looking to control. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gaston avoids the body shot from Badass.
Gaston throws a leg kick but Badass checks it. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Badass has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gaston.
Gaston lunges at Badass with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Badass's hand.
Gaston punishes Badass's body with a nice straight punch.
Gaston throws a low kick but Badass avoids it.
It seemed like Badass was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Badass throws out a loose jab but Gaston uses good head movement to avoid it.
Badass uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gaston.
Badass tries to counter with a clinch but Gaston shakes him off and moves away.
Gaston doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Badass counters with a stiff right hand.
Gaston takes a swing at Badass's ribcage but misses.
Gaston throws a front kick aimed at Badass's knee but Badass avoids it well.
Badass looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A head kick by Gaston misses
and Badass counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gaston throws a wild body kick that Badass sees coming a mile off.
It seemed like Badass was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Badass connects with a body shot.
Gaston fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Badass checks it well.
Badass uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gaston.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Short Badass will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Gaston throws a hook to the side of Badass's head but Badass sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It seemed like Badass was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A low kick from Gaston misses
enabling Badass to counter with a crisp jab.
Gaston lands a right hook to the body.
Badass throws a jab but it's blocked by Gaston.
Gaston scores with a jab to the body.
Badass scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gaston misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Badass.
Badass throws a hook but Gaston blocks it.
Gaston misses with a low kick.
Gaston scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaston paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Gaston throws a lazy body kick
and Badass counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Badass swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Badass tries to clinch there but Gaston circles away. #T1#
Badass avoids the body shot from Gaston.
Badass checks a leg kick.
Gaston throws a leg kick
and Badass counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A head kick misses from Gaston.
Badass avoids a punch combination nicely.
Badass checks a leg kick.
Gaston swings for the body but Badass moves out of range.
Badass punishes Gaston's body with a nice straight punch.
Gaston ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gaston misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gaston gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Gaston misses with the combination. #T2#
Badass scores with a body shot.
Badass with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gaston misses with a wild body shot.
Donk. Badass catches Gaston right on the button with a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Badass misses the shot to the body.
Gaston ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Badass moves away.
Gaston blocks a jab.
Badass moves out of range as Gaston strikes.
Badass now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Badass takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Badass lands a body shot. #CL2#
Gaston gets tackled into the ropes by Badass. Badass maintains the clinch.
Gaston trying to stall but Badass improves his position. #T3#
Badass tries to work over Gaston's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Badass creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Badass fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gaston tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gaston tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Badass misses with a hook to the ribs.
Badass can't find room to land a body shot as Gaston controls the action.
Badass lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Badass lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Badass. #T4#
Badass lands a hook to the side of the head.
Roy Gaston has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Badass as Gaston tries to tie him up.
Gaston jumps guard but Badass stands there with Gaston around his waist. Gaston gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Badass lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gaston makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gaston misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gaston is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Badass to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roy Gaston. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gaston is looking to control Badass's arms but Badass gets an underhook and turns him. Now Gaston has his back to the ropes.
Badass lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Steve Smith scores the fight for Short Badass!
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight for Short Badass!
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight for Short Badass!

Short Badass wins by unanimous decision!

Short Badass was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
The defeated Roy Gaston had this to say: 'Better watch yo back homie!'.

 

Event: Skrap Fights 86     
Date:   Sep 27, 2019
#R1#
Popinski avoids the body shot from Badass.
Popinski throws a nice outside leg kick.
Popinski is looking to land body kicks.
Badass ducks under a wild hook from Popinski.
Badass has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Popinski.
Popinski works the jab nicely.
Badass moves away from the strike by Popinski.
Badass jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice jab there from Popinski.
Popinski slips a jab from Badass.
Popinski scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#CL2#
Badass has closed the distance and engaged Popinski in a clinch. #T1#
Badass lands with a right to the head.
Popinski lands a nice uppercut.
Popinski doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Popinski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Popinski moves away from the strike by Badass.
Popinski circles away from the clinch attempt.
Popinski has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Tessin's Toughest in the buildup to the fight.
Badass scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Popinski doesn't seem bothered though.
Popinski throws a jab but it's blocked by Badass.
Badass throws a looping overhand right but Popinski ducks down to avoid it.
As Badass looks to move away, Popinski throws a big counter combo but Badass just gets out of the way.
Popinski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Badass circles away quickly and effectively.
Badass looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Badass tries to clinch but Popinski is having none of it.
It looked like Popinski was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Badass.#CL2#
Badass drives through and clinches with Popinski against the ropes. #T2##BC#
Popinski breaks the clinch.
Popinski tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Badass! But no joy.
Popinski throws a leg kick but Badass sees it coming and moves out of range.
Badass tries to clinch up but Popinski circles away and keeps his distance.
Good work by Badass as he checks the leg kick.
Badass avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Badass fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Popinski manages to avoid it.
Badass looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Popinski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Badass is looking for the big counter here.
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!
Badass avoids a kick to the body.
Badass scores with a hook.
Popinski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Badass looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T3#
Popinski tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Badass is able to avoid easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Badass! But no joy.
Badass is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Badass just misses with a punch to the body.
Badass takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Popinski throws an off balance right hand
and Popinski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Badass shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Badass blocks a head kick by Popinski.
Badass thuds his right hand into Popinski's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Badass throws a lazy right hand but Popinski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Popinski lands a head kick. Badass smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Both fighters circling a little - Popinski finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Badass lands a nice hook to Popinski's body. Popinski takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T4#
Popinski tries to land a body kick
and Badass counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Badass looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Popinski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Badass was well out of range. Poor timing from Popinski.
Badass let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Popinski looks to land a combination but Badass avoids it well.
Popinski tries to move into range but Badass moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Popinski throws a hook but Badass avoids it easily.
It seemed like Badass was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Soda Popinski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Popinski fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Badass listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Popinski takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Badass gets cracked there but stands up to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Soda Popinski dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Popinski thows a leg kick but Badass checks it
and Badass makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Badass needs to keep his hands up - Popinski had a free shot at his head there.
Good exchange - Popinski coming out on top.
Popinski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Soda Popinski is winning the standup battle so far.
Popinski scoring well with a low kick there.
Popinski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Badass can do to turn this around?
Popinski slips under a jab from Badass.
A shot to the liver by Badass. Beautiful body shot.
A lazy left from Badass finds it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Badass 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.
Popinski takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A looping hook to the body misses from Badass. Popinski does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Popinski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Popinski misses with a looping right.
Popinski pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Badass steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Popinski.
Badass is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Popinski throws a sloppy head kick and Badass moves out of range easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Badass misses.
Soda Popinski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Popinski 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 Badass has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Badass and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Badass wants to counter with a clinch but Popinski pushes him away.
Badass avoids the body shot from Popinski.
Popinski throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Badass to counter with a crisp jab.
Popinski slips under a jab.
Popinski misses with a hook.#T2#
Popinski misses with a body shot.
Badass looks to land a right hand but Popinski moved out of range.
Badass doesn't manage to clinch there - Popinski circles away.
Popinski throws a right hand that Badass ducks under and follows up with a left that Badass also avoids with ease.
Popinski throws a right hand that Badass ducks under and follows up with a left that Badass also avoids with ease.
Popinski blocks a jab.
Badass throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Popinski on the side of the head.
Popinski takes one to the chin there.
Popinski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Badass moves away.
Badass steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Popinski.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Badass blocks the body kick.
Badass steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Popinski.#CL2#
Badass has closed the distance and engaged Popinski in a clinch. #T3#
A left hand lands to the body for Badass.
Popinski is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Badass pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Badass lands a nice uppercut.
Badass working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Popinski is looking to break free of the clinch but Badass has double underhooks.
Badass misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Popinski wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Badass can't find room to land a body shot as Popinski controls the action.
Badass pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Badass lands a nice uppercut.
Badass digs a right hand underneath Popinski's ribcage. Popinski let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC#
Popinski breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Badass closes the distance and clinches. #T4#
Popinski tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Badass just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Popinski is trying to push Badass away but Badass has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Popinski taking a breather.
Badass lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Popinski.
Badass working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Popinski is working for takedown but Badass is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Soda Popinski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Popinski is trying to break free.#BC#
Popinski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Popinski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Badass.
Badass tries to clinch up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A shot to the liver by Badass. Beautiful body shot.
Popinski misses with a leg kick.
Popinski shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A little jabbing left from Badass on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Short Badass showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
A low kick from Popinski is predictable there #CL2#
and Badass holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Popinski is trying to drag Badass to the mat but Badass just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.#BC#
Popinski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Popinski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Badass manages to avoid it.
Badass lands with a right hand.
Badass dodges the punch combination from Popinski.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Popinski tries to bum rush Badass with a series of wild strikes but Badass uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Badass now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Popinski throws a series of punches but Badass avoids them all with ease.
Popinski circles away from the clinch attempt. #T1#
Some wild striking there from Popinski.
Popinski throws a combination that misses
and Badass counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Badass uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Popinski.
A big right from Popinski misses.
A shot to the liver by Badass. Beautiful body shot.
Popinski missing with a left hand there. Badass was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Popinski throws a jab but it's blocked by Badass.
Badass looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Popinski blocks a jab.
Popinski wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Popinski misses with a kick to the body.
Badass tries to close the distance and clinch up but Popinski swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T2##CL2#
Badass moves into the clinch.
A short uppercut from Badass.
Badass lands an uppercut.
Badass misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Badass misses with an elbow over the top.
Popinski is looking for a takedown.
Badass lands a hook that snaps the head of Popinski backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Popinski works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Badass doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Popinski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Badass swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Badass lands a right hand.
Badass misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Popinski is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Badass pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Soda Popinski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Popinski tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Popinski blocks the elbow strike.
Badass keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Popinski's efforts to push away.
Badass can't find room to land a body shot as Popinski controls the action.
Popinski takes an elbow to the forehead.
Soda Popinski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Badass pushes off an throws an elbow but Popinski leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Popinski wants to break free but Badass has control.
Popinski blocks a body shot from Badass.
Popinski is trying to force a seperation but Badass has the dominant position.
Popinski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Popinski tries to throw a body punch but Badass avoids it by throwing Popinski back against the ropes.
Popinski wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Badass has him pressed against the ropes.#T4#
Popinski is trying to drag Badass to the mat but Badass just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Popinski wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Badass misses with some punches.
Badass misses with an elbow over the top.
Popinski avoids the elbow strike from Badass, against the ropes.
Popinski tries to work over Badass's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Popinski tries to work over Badass's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Short Badass seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Popinski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Badass pushes Popinski back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Badass doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Popinski tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Badass smiles and moves away.
A punch combination from Popinski misses.
Badass lands a nice looking body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Short Badass comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Badass 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight for Soda Popinski!
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight for Short Badass!
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight for Short Badass!

Short Badass wins by split decision!

Short Badass was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
In defeat, Soda Popinski stepped up to the mic, saying 'Please Mac take me back, my new manager is clueless and didn't even check my profile!'.

 

Event: Skrap Fights 78     
Date:   Aug 31, 2019
#R1#
No luck for Nordon with that takedown attempt.
Badass lands a slapping body shot.
Nordon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nordon dives in for a single leg takedown but Badass sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
It looked like Badass wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nordon throws a shot from downtown. Badass moves away and avoids it.
Nordon misses with a hook. Badass ducked under it nicely.
Badass scores with the left hand. Nordon knows he should have avoided that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nordon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nordon misses with a body shot
and Badass counters with a nice body shot.
Nordon throws a jab when Badass was well out of range.
A big right from Badass misses.
Nordon misses with an uppercut.
Badass is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T1#
Nordon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nordon scores with a jab to the jaw.
Badass throws a poor cross that misses
and Nordon counters with a straight right hand.
Nordon cracks Badass with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nordon scores with a jab. Badass acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Badass lands with an overhand left.
Badass tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Nordon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Badass looks to score with a jab to the body but Nordon is just out of range.
Jab, jab by Badass - just one landing.
Badass misses with an uppercut
and Nordon counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nordon takes one on the chin but seems OK.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice jab there from Badass. #T2#
Badass avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nordon fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A decent looking cross lands there for Badass.
Nordon throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Badass to counter with a crisp jab.
Badass looks to score with a jab to the body but Nordon is just out of range.
Nordon gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Badass counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Short Badass has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eddie Nordon.
Nordon drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A slow jab from Badass misses its intended target.
Nordon throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Badass counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nordon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nordon lunges at Badass with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Badass's hand.
Nordon looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Badass is fending him off so far but Nordon persists. Nope, Badass circles away and we're back to standing.#T3#
Nordon misses with a right hand
and Badass counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
It looks like Badass has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Badass staying out of range there.
Badass cracks Nordon with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Badass ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nordon moves away.
Nordon ducks under a wild hook from Badass.
Badass ducks under a wild hook from Nordon.
Nordon lands a glancing blow to the side of Badass's head.
Nordon has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
A jab from Badass misses.
Badass moves out of range of the strikes.
A counter left hand to the body from Badass misses its target.
Nordon lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Badass throws a lazy right hand but Nordon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nordon throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Badass counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Nordon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Badass.
Nordon connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Badass misses the shot to the body.
Nordon tries to bum rush Badass with a series of wild strikes but Badass uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Badass swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nordon throws a jab but it's blocked by Badass.
It looked like Badass was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Nordon.
Nordon misses with a series of wild punches.
Badass tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Nordon manages to circle out of the way.
Badass scores with a jab to the body.
Badass ducks right into an uppercut from Nordon.
Badass swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nordon.
Badass misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Short Badass dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Badass throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nordon slips a straight right by Badass.
Nordon avoids the body shot from Badass.
Badass defending well as Nordon loads up on a big left hand.
Nice shot lands for Badass.
Nordon misses with an uppercut
and Badass counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nordon connects with a good right hand that stumbles Badass. Badass circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Badass misses the jab.
A shot to the body from Nordon misses
and Badass counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nordon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Badass staying out of range there.
Nordon shoots and misses
and Badass connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD2#
Nordon scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#T1#
Badass looks to move to half guard but instead Nordon has passed into mount! Damn!
Nordon is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Badass can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Nordon cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Nordon has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Badass slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Nordon throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nice strikes from Nordon there.
Nordon with the ground and pound but Badass uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Nordon throwing strikes but missing.
Nordon working some strikes from top position.#T2#
Nordon throws a big right hand that misses.
Badass has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Nordon trying to control but Badass is working from the bottom.
Nordon throws a strike but Badass rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Badass is stalling in the full guard.
Nordon controls Badass momentarily but Badass frees himself. #T3##SUB2#
Nordon looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Badass is defending well. Nordon quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Badass has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Nordon celebrates on the ropes, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Eddie Nordon!
A victorious Eddie Nordon thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: Skrap Fights 63     
Date:   Jul 12, 2019
#R1#
A jab from Trump does it's job there.
Trump avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Trump throws a jab when Badass was well out of range.
Badass connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CL#
Badass tries to keep at a distance but Trump has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short right from Trump.
Badass misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Trump lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Badass.
Trump scores with a shot to the side of Badass's head.
Trump throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Badasss head.
Trump can't find room to land a body shot as Badass controls the action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Trump.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Trump lands with a short shot to the head.
Badass blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Badass misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Trump fails to land.
Trump works on Badass's body with a couple of short punches.
Trump tries to work over Badass's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Trump misses with a punch to the body.
Badass blocks a body shot from Trump.
A head punch on the inside from Trump fails to land.
Trump tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Badass.
Trump lands a right hand.
Trump throws a head punch that misses.
Trump misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Badass escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Trump moves into the clinch successfully.
Trump gets through Badass's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Trump swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Trump softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.#T2#
Trump misses with a punch to the body.
Badass tries to break the clinch but Trump is controlling the position.
Badass blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Badass.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Badass.
Trump misses with a punch to the body.
Trump misses with a punch on the inside.
I was talking to Trump's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Trump fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Trump tries to work over Badass's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Trump misses with some punches.
Trump can't find room to land a body shot as Badass controls the action.
Trump lands a nice uppercut.
Badass scores with a shot to the side of Trump's head.
Trump misses with a punch to the body.
A shot in the inside from Badass.
Badass tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Badass misses with a hook to the ribs.
Badass throws a punch but it's blocked by Trump.
A head punch on the inside from Trump fails to land.
Badass blocking some punches.
Trump misses with a hook from the clinch.
Trump lands an uppercut.
Trump is leaning against Badass and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Badass lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Badass can't find room to land a body shot as Trump controls the action.
Trump pushes Badass back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Badass misses with a hook to the ribs.
Trump lands a shot to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Badass.
Trump lands with a right to the head. #BC2#
Badass breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4#
Badass swats away the attempt to clinch by Trump.
Trump misses with an uppercut. Badass saw that one coming.
Trump lands with a right hand.
Badass on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Badass slips a straight right by Trump.
Badass swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Badass ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Trump thows a left - swing and a miss!
Trump swings for the body but Badass moves out of range.
Badass avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Badass is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Trump with a body shot.
Badass takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Trump cracks a nice hook into Badass's ribs.
Trump tries to clinch
and Badass counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Trump thinking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Donald Trump dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Trump moves in looking to clinch but Badass pushes him off.
Trump throws a hook to the side of Badass's head but Badass sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Badass now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Trump lands a jab to Badass's midsection.
Trump is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Badass can do to turn this around?#CL#
Trump moves into the clinch successfully.
Trump misses with a short punch on the inside.
Trump goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Badass misses with a punch on the inside.
Badass swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Trump misses with a body punch.
Trump misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trump misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Trump on the inside.
Trump lands an uppercut.
Badass lands an uppercut.
Trump throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T1#
Trump working aggressively here.
Badass goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Trump misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Badass breaks the clinch.
Badass has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Badass takes one to the side of the head.
Trump swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Trump has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Trump there as he acknowledges the shot.
Trump wants to clinch
and Trump takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Trump looks to score with a jab to the body but Badass is just out of range.
Trump throws a big shot that misses.
Nice defenses there by Trump.
Badass ducks under a wild hook from Trump.
Badass moves away from the strike by Trump. #T2#
Trump scores with a shot to the body.
Trump misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Badass.
A little jabbing left from Badass on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice uppercut there from Trump.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Badass lands with a good body shot.
Trump throws a predictable looking body shot
and Trump takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Trump keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Trump keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Trump looks to throw the jab but Badass is out of range.
Badass moves out of range of the strikes.
Trump is looking to clinch but Badass is avoiding it.
Badass let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Trump thows a left - swing and a miss!
Trump throws a lazy uppercut
and Badass cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Trump just misses with a punch to the body.
It seemed like Badass was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Badass just misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Badass misses the target.
Badass keeps the fight on the outside.
Trump digs a good body shot into Badass's ribs.
Badass connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Badass pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Trump tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Badass manages to circle out of the way.
Donald Trump seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Trump with a jab.
Trump throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Badass to counter with a crisp jab.
Badass fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Trump with a nice cross.
Trump on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Badass uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Trump.
A jab from Badass misses.
Badass scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Trump doesn't seem bothered though. #T4#
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!
Trump throws a body shot but no joy.
Badass looks to score with a jab to the body but Trump is just out of range.
Trump throws a hook to the side of Badass's head but Badass sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Trump wants to clinch but Badass slips to the side
and Badass counters with a nice uppercut.
Trump throws a body punch but Badass moves out of range.
Trump wants to clinch
and Badass counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jab, jab by Badass - just one landing.
Badass pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Badass throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Trump is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Badass.
Trump stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Trump throws a shot from downtown. Badass moves away and avoids it.
A countering left hand to the body from Badass misses.
Trump misses with a lunging right hand
and Badass counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Short Badass will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Badass misses the shot to the body.
Badass moves away from the strike by Trump.
Short Badass seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Trump throws a shot from downtown. Badass moves away and avoids it.
Trump lands a body shot.
Trump misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Badass.
Trump darts in trying to clinch
and Badass counters with a left to the body.
Trump throws a body punch but Badass moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Badass! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trump looks to throw the jab but Badass is out of range.
Badass doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Trump throws a hook but Badass blocks it.
Trump tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Badass counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Trump throws a big shot that misses.
Badass let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Badass keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Trump.
Trump misses with a hook to the body
and Badass counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Trump scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Trump throws a right hand that misses
and Badass makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Badass avoids the body shot from Trump.
A countering left hand to the body from Badass misses.
Badass lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Trump misses with an uppercut. Badass saw that one coming.
Trump throws a body punch but Badass moves out of range.
Badass now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Trump connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Badass lands with an overhand left.
Badass misses with a wild combination.
A quick step to the side and Trump tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Badass uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Trump.
Badass walks into a stiff left hand from Trump.
Badass scores with a shot to the body.
Trump digs a good body shot into Badass's ribs.
Trump misses with a right hand
letting Badass counter with a right hand. #CL#
Trump drives through and clinches with Badass against the ropes.
Badass works on Trump's body with a couple of short punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Badass.
Trump misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Trump fails to land.
Badass misses with a hook to the ribs.
Trump can't find room to land a body shot as Badass controls the action. #BC2#
Badass pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Trump moves out of range of the strikes.
Trump loads up on a big right hand but Badass slips the punch.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Trump tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Badass's elbow.
Trump tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Trump misses with a hook from the clinch.
Badass doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Badass swings wildly with an uppercut but Trump uses good head movement to avoid it.
Badass working aggressively here.
Trump misses with a short punch on the inside.
Trump lands a hook that snaps the head of Badass backwards.
Badass blocks a body shot from Trump. #T4#
Trump misses with a hook from the clinch.
Donald Trump has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Trump tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Trump tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Trump fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Badass.
Trump tries to throw a body punch but Badass avoids it by throwing Trump back against the ropes.
Trump softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Trump softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Trump scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Trump misses with a body punch.
Badass blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Trump.
Trump tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Badass's elbow.
Trump throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Badasss head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Donald Trump clearly takes 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.
#R4#
Trump scores with a jab to the body.
Trump misses the jab.
Trump cracks Badass with a good jab.
Badass takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Trump throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Badass sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Trump tries to clinch but Badass moves out of range.
A big right from Trump misses.
Trump sizes up Badass with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Badass looks to score with a jab to the body but Trump is just out of range.
Trump is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trump swings for the body but Badass moves out of range.
Trump staying out of range there.
Badass uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Trump.
Trump thuds a left hand into Badass's body.#T1#
Badass lands a right hook to the body.
A jab from Trump finds it's way through Badass's defenses.
Trump tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Badass counters with a straight right hand.
Trump wants to clinch but Badass slips to the side
and Badass counters with a stiff right hand.
Badass displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Trump throws out the jab.
Trump avoids the body shot from Badass.
Trump darts in trying to clinch
and Badass counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Trump thinking.
Trump takes one to the chin there.
Badass keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Badass is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Trump with a body shot.
Trump misses the jab.
Trump looks to land a left hand but Badass moved out of range nicely.#T2#
Badass throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Badass on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Badass misses with an uppercut. Trump saw that one coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Trump waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Badass.
Badass scores with a shot to the body.
Trump throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Badass to counter with a crisp jab.
Trump misses with a hook.
A countering left hand to the body from Badass misses.
Trump just misses with a punch to the body.
Badass thows a left - swing and a miss!
Trump lands a nice hook to Badass's body. Badass takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Trump tries to clinch but Badass moves away
and Badass counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Trump thinking.
Badass ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T3#
Badass staying out of range there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Badass. Trump does a little dance to reset his feet.
Trump lands with a hook. Badass tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Badass keeps the fight on the outside.
Badass doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Badass circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Badass to counter with a crisp jab.
Trump misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Badass.
Trump closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Badass counter with a right hand.
Trump takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T4#
Trump lands a slapping body shot.
Trump ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Badass moves away.
Trump looks to score with a jab to the body but Badass is just out of range.
Trump cracks Badass with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Badass lands a nice looking body shot.
Trump just misses with a punch to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A swing and a miss from Trump.
Badass throws out a counter right but Trump avoids it with no problem.
Trump blocks a jab.
A swing and a miss from Trump.
Trump misses with a body shot.
Trump throws a hook but Badass blocks it.
Badass ducks under a wild hook from Trump.
Badass circles away from the clinch attempt
and Badass counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Donald Trump will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Trump throws a body shot but no joy.
Badass dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Badass gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Trump.
Badass slips a jab from Trump.
Badass just misses with a punch to the body.
Trump stuns Badass with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Badass needs to keep his hands up - Trump had a free shot at his head there.
Trump throws a shot to the body.
Trump moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Badass staying out of range there.
Trump is looking to clinch but Badass is avoiding it.
Trump avoids the body shot from Badass.
Trump cracks Badass with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T1##CL#
Trump moves into the clinch successfully.
Badass prevents a body shot from Trump.
Trump has a couple of punches blocked by Badass.
Trump misses with some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Badass.
Trump lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Badass backwards.
Trump misses with a hook to the ribs.
Trump misses with a short punch on the inside.
Trump lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Badass prevents a body shot from Trump.
Trump doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Badass blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Trump as the two fighters clinch. #T2#
A right hand to the body from Trump.
Trump swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Badass blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Trump throws a punch but it's blocked by Badass.
Trump throws a punch but it's blocked by Badass.
Trump goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Badass lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Trump fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Donald Trump is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Trump misses with some punches.
Trump tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Badass's elbow.
Trump prevents a body shot from Badass. #T3#
Badass lands with a short shot to the head.
Badass tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Badass doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Trump blocks an uppercut.
Badass lands a body punch. #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.
Trump keeps control of Badass as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
Badass pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Trump throws a lazy uppercut
and Badass counters with a stiff right hand.
Trump tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Badass was well out of range. Poor timing from Trump.
Nice uppercut there from Trump.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Badass digs a good hook to Trump's body.
Trump jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Short Badass has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Badass has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Trump misses with a body shot.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight for Donald Trump!
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight for Donald Trump!
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight for Donald Trump!

Donald Trump wins by unanimous decision!

Donald Trump retains his light heavyweight title!
Donald Trump spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

 

Event: Skrap Fights 56     
Date:   Jun 15, 2019
#R1#
Sol Brotha swings widly with a right hand
and Badass counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like YB Sol Brotha has been cut.
Badass misses with a looping left.
Sol Brotha throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Badass sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Badass ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice straight punches there by Sol Brotha. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sol Brotha.
Sol Brotha clobbers Badass with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sol Brotha misses with a wild body shot.
Badass displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sol Brotha throws out the jab.
A little jabbing left from Badass on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sol Brotha fails with the takedown
enabling Badass to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sol Brotha throws a hook but Badass blocks it.
Sol Brotha swings away with a body shot that misses
and Badass counters with a nice uppercut.
Sol Brotha waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Badass.#T1#
Sol Brotha tests Badass's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sol Brotha throws an off balance right hand
and Sol Brotha takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sol Brotha throws a lazy uppercut
and Badass counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nice takedown defense from Badass. No joy for Sol Brotha on that attempt.
Sol Brotha scores with a jab. Badass acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sol Brotha scores with a crisp jab that stopped Badass in his tracks.
Badass has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Badass waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sol Brotha.
Badass uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sol Brotha.
A big left from Sol Brotha misses.
Badass lands a right hook to the body.
Sol Brotha misses with a hook
and Sol Brotha takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sol Brotha cracks Badass with an open hand slap.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Badass bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sol Brotha throws a jab but it's blocked by Badass.
Badass looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sol Brotha misses with a lunging right hand
and Badass counters with a left to the body.
A slow jab from Sol Brotha misses its intended target.
Sol Brotha throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Badass.
Badass appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Badass changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Badass throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sol Brotha is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Badass on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sol Brotha misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Badass.
Sol Brotha misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Badass.
Badass let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sol Brotha moves out of range of the strikes.
Sol Brotha misses with a hook
and Badass counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#
YB Sol Brotha's cut is getting worse.#T3#
Nice defenses there by Badass.
Badass now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Sol Brotha swings for the body but Badass moves out of range.
Sol Brotha throws a looping overhand right but Badass ducks down to avoid it.
Sol Brotha throws a poor cross that misses
and Badass counters with a nice uppercut.
Sol Brotha blocks a jab.
Sol Brotha tries to counter with a takedown but Badass is quick to defend against it.
Sol Brotha throws out a loose jab but Badass uses good head movement to avoid it.
Badass bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Badass let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sol Brotha tried to score with a low kick but Badass checks it.
YB Sol Brotha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Badass fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sol Brotha looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Badass scores with a body shot.
Sol Brotha takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CUT2#
YB Sol Brotha's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Badass scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T4#
Sol Brotha throws a looping overhand right but Badass ducks down to avoid it.
Sol Brotha ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sol Brotha fails with a takedown attempt.
Badass looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for YB Sol Brotha. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sol Brotha misses with a body punch
and Badass counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sol Brotha listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sol Brotha throws a right and a left that Badass avoids nicely.
Badass doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Badass throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Badass moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sol Brotha lands a really nice looking cross but Badass seems unphased.
Nice defenses there by Badass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Short Badass will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on YB Sol Brotha's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Sol Brotha throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Badass slips a jab from Sol Brotha.
Badass appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Sol Brotha moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Badass misses the shot to the body.
A big right from Badass misses.
Sol Brotha rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Badass counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A swing and a miss from Sol Brotha.
Sol Brotha jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Badass ducks under a wild hook from Sol Brotha.
Badass is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sol Brotha with a body shot.
Sol Brotha misses with a right hand
and Badass counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#
Jeez, YB Sol Brotha's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Badass moves out of range as Sol Brotha strikes.
Short Badass seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fighters circling - Badass throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Badass misses with a straight left.
Badass scores with a sloppy right hand. Sol Brotha should have avoided that one.
Sol Brotha shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
The fighters circling - Sol Brotha throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Badass is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sol Brotha with a body shot.
Sol Brotha throws a big shot that misses.
A nice side step and Badass releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sol Brotha throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Badass sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sol Brotha throws an overhand right that lands on Badass's shoulder, as Badass tries to avoid the shot.
Badass displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sol Brotha throws out the jab.
Badass throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A big left from Sol Brotha misses.
Badass looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sol Brotha throws a looping overhand right but Badass ducks down to avoid it.
Badass uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sol Brotha.
Badass now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T2#
Sol Brotha shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Badass pinned against the ropes. Badass gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Badass throws a jab but it's blocked by Sol Brotha.
Sol Brotha appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Sol Brotha pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sol Brotha throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sol Brotha loads up on a big right hand but Badass slips the punch.
Sol Brotha rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Badass to counter with a crisp jab.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Short Badass!
Short Badass decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

 

Event: Skrap Fights 50     
Date:   May 25, 2019
#R1#
Sol Brotha wants to slow Badass down by chopping away at his legs.
Badass was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Sol Brotha throws a right hand that misses
enabling Badass to counter with a crisp jab.
Sol Brotha avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Sol Brotha has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Sol Brotha scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sol Brotha misses with a wild body shot.
Badass swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Sol Brotha with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Badass has been working on his boxing with his coaches at London BALLS OF STEEL in the buildup to the fight.
Sol Brotha connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Badass momentarily.
Sol Brotha lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Badass enables Sol Brotha to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Badass manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sol Brotha trying to control but Badass is working from the bottom.
Sol Brotha trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Sol Brotha preventing the sweep.
Badass looking to control.
Badass 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.
Badass utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sol Brotha sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Badass's guard.
Sol Brotha wants to advance to full mount but Badass doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Sol Brotha trying to control but Badass is working from the bottom.
Sol Brotha stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Badass swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Sol Brotha with a flurry of punches that miss.
Badass working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sol Brotha.
Sol Brotha wants to control from the top but Badass keeps moving.
Sol Brotha looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Good shot there by Sol Brotha.
Sol Brotha throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Badass to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Badass takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sol Brotha scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Badass fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sol Brotha on the side of the head.
Badass lands a body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Sol Brotha. Those never looked like landing.
A counter left hand to the body from Badass misses its target.
Sol Brotha throws a hook but Badass blocks it.
YB Sol Brotha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sol Brotha throws a poor cross that misses
and Badass counters with a right hand to the body.
Sol Brotha fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Badass misses with a body shot.
Badass lands a nice looking body shot. #T4#
A shot to the body from Sol Brotha misses
letting Badass counter with a right hand. #CUT#
It looks like YB Sol Brotha has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circling - Sol Brotha throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Badass was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sol Brotha.
Sol Brotha looks to throw the jab but Badass is out of range.
Sol Brotha takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sol Brotha takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sol Brotha misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Badass.
Sol Brotha ducks under a wild hook from Badass.
Badass swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sol Brotha connects with a crisp jab.
Sol Brotha on the wrong end of a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but YB Sol Brotha will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on YB Sol Brotha's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Badass lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sol Brotha slips a jab from Badass.
Sol Brotha throws a poor cross that misses
and Badass counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sol Brotha misses the shot to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Sol Brotha. Those never looked like landing.
Good shot there by Badass.
Sol Brotha scores with a jab to the head.
Badass ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sol Brotha moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Badass staying out of range there.
Sol Brotha throws out a powerful jab.
Badass swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sol Brotha tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T1#
Sol Brotha slips under a jab from Badass.
Badass scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sol Brotha has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sol Brotha misses with a low kick.
Sol Brotha throws a series of punches but Badass avoids them all with ease.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sol Brotha is defended easily by Badass.
Sol Brotha tries for a takedown but Badass circles away easily
and Badass counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sol Brotha scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #TD2#
Sol Brotha looking to score a takedown here. Badass is defending well but Sol Brotha drives through and ends up in Badass's guard.#T2#
Badass utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sol Brotha throwing strikes from guard but Badass blocks nicely.
Badass keeping moving, preventing Sol Brotha from controlling successfully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sol Brotha is working Badass over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Sol Brotha looking to sit in guard and control but Badass gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Badass is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Sol Brotha not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Badass trying to control the position from guard on top but Sol Brotha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
YB Sol Brotha has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Sol Brotha wants to sweep but no luck.
Badass has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sol Brotha is still trying to improve position.
Sol Brotha is trying to keep Badass in close.
Badass preventing the sweep.
Sol Brotha has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Sol Brotha working for a triangle but Badass defends it easily.
Badass wants to control from the top but Sol Brotha keeps moving. #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.#SUB2#
Sol Brotha has his foot on Badass's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Badass works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Sol Brotha had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Badass defends it easily.
Sol Brotha trying to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Badass throws a body punch but Sol Brotha moves out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sol Brotha throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Badass works Sol Brotha's body with a nice hook.
Sol Brotha throws a low kick, looking for Badass's leg but Badass calmly moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but YB Sol Brotha will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on YB Sol Brotha's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Badass connects with a body shot that sends Sol Brotha's belly button to the back.
Badass looks to throw the jab but Sol Brotha is out of range.
Sol Brotha throws a body shot but no joy.
No luck for Sol Brotha with that takedown attempt.
A counter left hand to the body from Badass misses its target.
Sol Brotha takes a swing at Badass's ribcage but misses.
Sol Brotha showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Badass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sol Brotha scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sol Brotha moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#T1#
Sol Brotha thows a left - swing and a miss!
Badass swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Sol Brotha looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Badass uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sol Brotha.
Badass swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A big right from Sol Brotha misses.
Sol Brotha avoids the body shot from Badass.
Sol Brotha misses with a double jab
and Badass counters with a nice uppercut.
Badass throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sol Brotha on the side of the head.
Badass is looking to wear down Sol Brotha with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Badass avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Badass scores with a hook.
Sol Brotha keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Short Badass is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Sol Brotha throws a right hand that misses
and Badass connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sol Brotha throws an off balance right hand
and Badass counters with a straight right hand.
Sol Brotha scores with a jab to the body.
Sol Brotha connects with a body shot that sends Badass's belly button to the back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Badass fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sol Brotha manages to avoid it.
Sol Brotha throws a poor cross that misses
and Sol Brotha takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Badass lands a jab to the head.
Badass misses with a looping left.
Sol Brotha drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Badass defends it well.
Badass displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sol Brotha throws out the jab.
Short Badass is winning the standup battle so far.
Badass lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#ROC#
Sol Brotha is rocked!#T3#
Badass has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Badass there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sol Brotha swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Badass counters with a nice uppercut.
Sol Brotha is still on wobbly legs! Can Badass finish him?
Sol Brotha lands a nice shot that snaps Badass's head back.
Sol Brotha seems to have recovered his senses.
Sol Brotha throws a predictable looking body shot
and Badass counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#
That has opened up YB Sol Brotha's cut even more.
Sol Brotha works the jab nicely.
Badass throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Badass uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sol Brotha.
Badass is looking to counter punch.
Badass fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sol Brotha on the side of the head.
Sol Brotha misses with a low kick as Badass jumps back.
Badass staying out of range there.
Badass avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T4#
Badass throws an overhand right that lands on Sol Brotha's shoulder, as Sol Brotha tries to avoid the shot.
Badass looks to land a left hand but Sol Brotha moved out of range nicely.
Sol Brotha throws a leg kick that is checked
and Badass cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Badass thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sol Brotha throws a hook but Badass blocks it.
Badass swings for the body but Sol Brotha moves out of range.
Sol Brotha tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Sol Brotha lands with a shot to the body.
Badass takes a swing at Sol Brotha's ribcage but misses.
Sol Brotha connects with a crisp jab.
Sol Brotha misses with a left hand
and Badass counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Short Badass showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sol Brotha 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight for Short Badass!
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight as a draw!

The fight ends as a draw!

 

Event: BFF 69: Badass vs. Nordon     
Date:   Apr 27, 2019
#R1#
Nordon misses with an uppercut.
Badass defending well as Nordon loads up on a big left hand.
Badass misses with a looping right.#TD2#
Nordon shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Badass napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Nordon throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Badass avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Nordon.
Nordon throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Nordon has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nordon creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Badass sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Nordon working away.
Badass takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain. #SUB2#
Nordon is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Badass is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T1#
Nordon misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Nordon working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Badass takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Nordon wants to control but Badass is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Nordon thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The ground and pound from Nordon seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #T2#
Nordon is looking to take a break and control but Badass is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nordon in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Nordon in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Nordon sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Badass is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Badass is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Badass's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Badass taking punishment in the form of punches. #T3#
Nordon tries to score with some ground and pound. Badass controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Badass is looking to regain half guard here but Nordon keeps moving and retains side control.
Badass struggling a bit here.
Nordon wants to control but Badass is keeping him busy.
Badass tries to bench press Nordon off him but Nordon keeps the position.
Nordon tries to score with some ground and pound. Badass controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Badass defending against the ground and pound.
Nordon is trying to ground and pound but Badass uses the momentary lack of control by Nordon to regain half guard.
Nordon is looking to advance position but Badass won't allow it.
Badass regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Nordon.
Nordon lands a couple of elbows.
Nordon throws a big elbow that misses.
Badass avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T5#
Badass keeping moving, preventing Nordon from controlling successfully.
Nordon throws a big right hand that misses.
Nordon with a flurry of punches that miss. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
We've been told by Badass's head coaches at London BALLS OF STEEL that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Badass pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nordon connects with the punch.
Nordon misses with the combination.
The fighters circling - Nordon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nordon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Badass.
Badass throwing a counter right hand but Nordon manages to avoid it.
Nordon throws a right hand that misses
and Badass cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T6#
Nordon misses with an uppercut
and Badass connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nordon lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nordon cracks Badass with an open hand slap.
Nordon drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nordon throws out a powerful jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot to the body from Nordon misses
and Badass connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Badass throws a big shot that misses.
Badass throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nordon shoots in for a takedown but Badass shows good takedown defense.
Badass looks to score with a jab to the body but Nordon is just out of range.
Nordon throws a poor cross that misses
and Badass cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T7#
Nordon with a hook.
Nordon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Badass.
Nordon might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Badass slips under a jab from Nordon.
Nordon connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Badass momentarily.
Eddie Nordon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Badass scores with a jab to the body.
Nordon misses with a takedown
and Badass counters with a stiff right hand.
Nordon misses with a wild body shot.
Nordon loads up on a big right hand but Badass slips the punch.
Nordon throws a jab when Badass was well out of range.
Badass was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T8#
Nordon throws a hook but Badass blocks it.
Nordon scores with a jab to the body.
Nordon misses the shot to the body.
Nordon changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Badass tries to avoid it but Nordon manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Badass to the ground. Badass escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Short Badass has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eddie Nordon.
Badass slips under a jab from Nordon.
Badass lands a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Badass staying out of range there.
Nordon connects with a right hand. Badass shakes it off.
Nordon misses with a left hand
and Badass counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice jab there from Nordon.
Badass throws a lazy right hand but Nordon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T9#
Nordon misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD2#
Nordon gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Nordon is looking for a kimura but Badass is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nordon to get the leverage.
Nordon missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB2#
Nordon is working for a submission of some sort.
Badass is looking to control Nordon's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Badass avoid being mounted?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eddie Nordon dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R2#
Badass misses with a hook to the body
and Nordon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice sprawl there from Badass as Nordon shoots in.
Nordon throws a right hand that misses
and Badass counters with a nice uppercut.
Nordon moves out of range as Badass strikes.
Nordon looks to throw the jab but Badass is out of range.
Badass walks into a left hand.
Badass throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Nordon misses.
Nordon lands a nice shot that snaps Badass's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nordon shoots in but no luck this time.
Badass uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nordon.
Nordon misses with an uppercut
and Badass makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T1#
Badass defending well as Nordon loads up on a big left hand.
Badass lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nordon throws an overhand right that lands on Badass's shoulder, as Badass tries to avoid the shot.
Nordon lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nordon swings widly with a right hand
and Badass counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nordon slips a straight right by Badass.
Nordon misses with a looping right.
Badass was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nordon tests Badass's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nordon shoots in but Badass avoids the takedown attempt easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Badass misses the target.
Short Badass has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eddie Nordon.
Badass keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
A big right from Nordon misses.
Badass takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nordon throws a hook but Badass avoids it easily.
A big left from Badass misses.
Badass ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nordon moves away.
Nordon connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Badass uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nordon.
Badass looks to land a right hand but Nordon moved out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nordon! But no joy.
Nordon just misses with a punch to the body.
Badass swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Short Badass is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Badass throws a body punch but Nordon moves out of range.
Nordon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Badass manages to avoid it.#T3#
Badass pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Nordon back to the ropes. Badass follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Nordon has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Badass finds it's way round the side to connect with Nordon's head.
Nordon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Badass.
Badass throws a right hand that misses
and Nordon counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nordon wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nordon lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nordon fails with the takedown.
Nordon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nordon gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Badass counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
Nordon fails with the takedown
and Badass connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Badass scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nordon in his tracks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nordon lands a body shot.
Eddie Nordon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nordon fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Badass on the side of the head.
Nordon misses with a straight left.
Badass looks to score with a jab to the body but Nordon is just out of range.
Nordon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Badass.
Badass appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A cross from Nordon lands.
Badass throws a body punch but Nordon moves out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Badass as he connects with a hook.
Nordon is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#T5#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Badass.
Badass scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Badass misses with a wild body shot.
Nordon misses with a jab to the body
and Badass cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nordon fails with a takedown attempt.
Nordon misses with a hook
letting Badass counter with a right hand.
Nordon jabs Badass right on the nose. Badass blinks but takes it well.
Badass fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nordon manages to avoid it.#T6#
Nordon looks to land a right hand but Badass moved out of range.
Nordon misses with a left hand
and Badass counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nordon throws a shot from downtown. Badass moves away and avoids it.
Nordon throws an off balance right hand
enabling Badass to counter with a crisp jab.
Nordon is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #ROC#
Nordon is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nordon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Badass.
Nordon is still on wobbly legs! Can Badass finish him?
Nordon lands a slapping body shot.
Badass digs a good hook to Nordon's body.
Nordon seems to have recovered his senses.
Nordon looks to land a right hand but Badass moved out of range.
Nordon on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nordon is breathing heavily.#T7#
Nordon misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nordon has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Badass dips to his left and cracks Nordon with an uppercut!
Nordon will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
It looked like Badass was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Nordon.
Badass avoids the body shot from Nordon.
Nordon shoots for a double leg takedown but Badass sprawls well. He's pushed Nordon's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nordon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Badass.
Nordon fails with the takedown
and Badass counters with a straight right hand.
Badass Throws a clean left jab. Badass Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with Nordon's chin! Nordon crumbles to the ground and Badass follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by Badass!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Short Badass!
Short Badass was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

 

Event: BFF 67: Inuzuka vs. Nti     
Date:   Apr 13, 2019
#R1#
Canto swings away with a body shot that misses
and Badass counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Badass takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Badass lands a nice hook to Canto's body. Canto takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Canto swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Badass counter with a right hand.
We've been informed that Canto has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Canto with a lazy takedown attempt
and Badass counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#
It looks like Zuillnic Canto has been cut.
Badass uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Canto.
Nice straight punches there by Canto. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Canto.
Canto misses with a straight right.
Canto lands with an uppercut that bounces Badass off the ropes and back into range.
Canto misses the shot to the body.
Canto throws a right hand that misses
and Badass counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Canto shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Badass is trying to defend but Canto finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB2#
Canto is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Canto is looking to advance position but Badass won't allow it. #T1#
Badass is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Canto trying to pass the guard but Badass defending well.
Canto is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #SUB2#
Canto goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Badass is on top in guard.
Canto wants to sweep here but Badass controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Badass wants to control from the top but Canto keeps moving.
Canto working a defensive guard but Badass manages to pass into side control anyway.
Badass remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Canto is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
Canto is trying to control Badass's posture but Badass avoids it.
Badass wants to lay and pray for a moment but Canto keeps working.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Canto is looking to reverse the position.
Canto struggling a bit here.
Canto is looking to reverse the position.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Canto trying to control but Badass flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
A lull in the action here.
Badass is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Canto rolls, trying to escape but Badass keeps control of the position. #T5#
Canto manages to reverse the position and now he's in Badass's guard. Nice work there by Canto.
Canto looking to sit in guard and control but Badass gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Badass is looking to pass into half guard but Canto pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Canto is in guard.#REVB#
Canto looking to sit in guard and control but Badass gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Canto controlling Badass's posture. #T6#
Canto working a defensive guard but Badass passes into half guard.
Canto trying to control from the bottom.
Canto might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Badass haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Canto is trying is best to control the position here.
Badass is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Badass is thwarting Canto's attempts to control the position.#T7#
Badass passes into side control, despite Canto's attempt to control the position.
Canto wants to control but Badass postures up.
Badass wants to control but Canto is keeping him busy.
Badass is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Canto's shoulder. That is not cool.
Badass tries to advance to mount but Canto denies him.
Badass working away.#T8#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
You can see the frustration on Canto's face as Badass controls the position.
Canto is trying to work for a sweep but Badass has mounted him!
Canto is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Badass controlling from mount.
Canto is in all sorts of trouble here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Canto keeps trying to improve his position.
Canto sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Canto is looking to control Badass's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Canto avoid being mounted?#T9#
Badass keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Canto is looking to get back to full guard here but Badass has managed to pass to side control instead.
Badass remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Canto is trying to control Badass's posture but Badass avoids it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Canto is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Badass is staying active.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Short Badass dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zuillnic Canto's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R2#
The fighters circling - Canto throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like Badass was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Canto.
Badass jabs at Canto's body.
Canto uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Canto misses with a wild body shot.
Badass on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Canto misses with a left hand
and Badass counters with a stiff right hand.
Canto gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Badass to counter with a crisp jab.
Canto shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Badass as he jumps to the side.
It looked like Badass wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Canto throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Canto fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Badass sprawls well initially but Canto persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Canto is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Badass still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Badass has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Canto is letting Badass control him for a moment. #T1#
Canto tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Badass wants to control but Canto is keeping him busy.
Canto is looking to reverse the position.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Canto is trying to control Badass's posture but Badass avoids it.
Canto tries to bench press Badass off him but Badass keeps the position.
Canto is not content to let Badass control the position.
Canto is looking for a sweep.
Badass has control of an arm but Canto manages to advance to Badass's back!#SUB2#
Canto is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Badass knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Badass for a finish.
Badass staying busy and making it hard for Canto to control.
Badass is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at London BALLS OF STEEL, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T3##SUB2#
Canto is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Badass has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Canto struggling to keep hold of the position.
Badass might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Canto goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Badass escapes and is now in half guard on top.
Badass is controlling the pace. #T4#
Canto trying to control but Badass postures up.
Canto is not content to let Badass control the position.
Canto trying to control but Badass postures up.
Canto moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T5#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Canto holds on and takes a little breather.
Canto is looking to sweep but instead, Badass has passed into half guard.
Badass is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
Canto with the active half guard here but Badass passes nicely into side control.#T6#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Canto seems a little lost for a moment, as Badass dominates the positioning.
Canto struggling a bit here.
Canto is trying to work for a sweep but Badass has mounted him!
Canto tries to lock up and control but Badass gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Canto is desperately trying to improve his position but Badass has a good base and remains in mount.
Canto is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T7#
Badass tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Badass continues to stall.
Short Badass overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Canto sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Canto tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Badass has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Canto tries to lock up and control but Badass gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T8#
Canto working to try and regain half guard.
Canto is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Badass wants to control but Canto has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Canto trying to control but Badass postures up. #T9##SUB2#
Canto looking for submissions off his back.
Canto wants to get back to full guard.
Badass sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Canto is trying to get back to full guard.

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 Short Badass.
Well Badass 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Short Badass!
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Short Badass!
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Short Badass!

Short Badass wins by unanimous decision!

Short Badass decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

 

Event: BFF 60: Omega vs. Bone     
Date:   Mar 01, 2019
#R1##CL#
Badass moves into range and clinches up with Gaston.
Badass blocks an elbow strike.
Badass working aggressively here.
Gaston holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Gaston working aggressively here.
Badass tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hand to the body from Badass.
Badass definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Badass lands a shot to the body.
Badass lands a nice shot to the body.
Badass misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gaston.
Nice body punch from Badass.
Badass tries to work over Gaston's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gaston has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Badass seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Gaston can turn it around.
Gaston scores with a hook to the body.
Gaston prevents a body shot from Badass.
Badass lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Badass lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gaston backwards.
Badass can't find room to land a body shot as Gaston controls the action.
Gaston can't find room to land a body shot as Badass controls the action.
Badass struggles to land a body shot inside as Gaston controls his hands. #T2#
Badass tries to work over Gaston's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gaston misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Badass fails to land.
Badass misses with a short punch on the inside.
Badass fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gaston blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Badass working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gaston blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Badass misses with some punches. #T3#
Badass misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Badass fails to land.
Gaston swings wildly with an uppercut but Badass uses good head movement to avoid it.
Badass goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Badass swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Badass misses with a body punch.
Badass struggles to land a body shot inside as Gaston controls his hands.
Gaston creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Badass misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Badass fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Badass scores with a nice hook to the head.
Badass lands with a right to the head.
Gaston blocks an uppercut.
Badass misses with some punches.
Badass misses with a hook to the ribs.
A shot in the inside from Badass.
Gaston misses with a hook to the ribs.
Badass blocking some punches.
Gaston swings wildly with an uppercut but Badass uses good head movement to avoid it. #T5#
Gaston blocks an uppercut.
Gaston swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Badass misses with a punch on the inside.
Gaston tries a body shot but Badass blocks it.
Gaston misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gaston misses with a short punch on the inside.
Badass scores with a shoulder strike.
Badass working aggressively here. #T6#
Badass misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gaston.
Badass blocking some punches.
Badass tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gaston wants to stall.
Gaston blocks an uppercut.
Badass lands a body shot.
Badass avoids the elbow strike from Gaston, against the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gaston. #T7#
Badass has a couple of punches blocked by Gaston.
Gaston struggles to land a body shot inside as Badass controls his hands.
Gaston blocks an uppercut.
Badass lands with a short shot to the head.
Badass can't find room to land a body shot as Gaston controls the action.
Gaston misses with some punches.
Badass lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Badass blocks a body shot from Gaston.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.#T8#
A nice right hand lands inside from Badass.
Gaston blocks an uppercut.
Gaston lands with a right to the head.
Badass blocks an uppercut.
Gaston blocks an uppercut.
Badass has a couple of punches blocked by Gaston.
A head punch on the inside from Badass fails to land.
Gaston tries to pull guard but Badass forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Gaston throws a head punch that misses. #T9#
A shot in the inside from Gaston.
Badass blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gaston swings wildly with an uppercut but Badass uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gaston.
Badass misses with some punches.
Gaston swings wildly with an uppercut but Badass uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Badass misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Badass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Short Badass 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. This is the final round!
#R2#
Gaston lands a nice leg kick that just misses Badass's sensitive parts.
Badass throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gaston let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Gaston throws a low kick, looking for Badass's leg but Badass calmly moves out of range.
Gaston throws a good cross that connects.
Gaston misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Badass counters with a stiff right hand.
Gaston wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Badass throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gaston circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gaston is trying to counter with his kicks.#T1#
Gaston throws a nice inside leg kick.
Badass lands a slapping body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Badass. That snapped Gaston's head back.
Gaston misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL#
Badass instigates a clinch.
Badass lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gaston backwards.
Short Badass has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gaston.
Gaston gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Badass can't find room to land a body shot as Gaston controls the action. #T2#
Badass blocks an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gaston.
Badass gets through Gaston's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gaston fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Badass lands a right hand.
A short uppercut from Gaston.
Gaston lands a body shot.
Badass tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gaston can't find room to land a body shot as Badass controls the action. #T3#
Badass misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gaston lands a right hand.
Badass misses with some punches.
Badass misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gaston creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Badass blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Badass scores with a hook to the body.
Badass lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Badass misses with a punch on the inside. #T4#
Badass swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Badass swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Badass misses with a short punch on the inside.
Badass lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gaston tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gaston misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Badass.
Gaston doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gaston is trying to stall. #T5#
Badass lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Badass misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gaston misses with a short punch on the inside.
Badass gets through Gaston's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Badass on the inside.
Gaston lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Badass misses with a short punch on the inside.
Badass tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gaston's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Badass. #T6#
Gaston controlling the action here for a moment.
Badass is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gaston can do to turn this around?
A head punch on the inside from Gaston fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Badass fails to land.
Badass scores with a shot to the side of Gaston's head.
A left hand lands to the body for Badass.
Gaston lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Gaston misses with an elbow over the top.#T7#
Gaston is trying to stall.
Gaston lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Badass fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Badass.
Gaston blocks an uppercut.
Badass lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gaston backwards.
Gaston lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Badass prevents a body shot from Gaston. #T8#
Gaston has a couple of punches blocked by Badass.
Badass lands an uppercut.
Gaston misses with an elbow over the top.
Badass tries to throw a body punch but Gaston avoids it by throwing Badass back against the ropes.
Gaston misses with a punch on the inside. #TD2#
Gaston tightens his grip and picks Badass up, before dumping him to the ground. Badass manages to land in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gaston working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gaston has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gaston throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Badass works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gaston trying to control the position from guard on top but Badass is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gaston looking to sit in guard and control but Badass gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T9##SUB2#
Gaston working for a triangle but Badass defends it easily.
Gaston looking to control.
Roy Gaston has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Gaston had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Badass defends it easily.#SUB2#
Gaston looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Badass passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Gaston looking for a kimura from the bottom but Badass passes into side control!

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 Short Badass.
I think Badass 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Short Badass!
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Short Badass!
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Short Badass!

Short Badass wins by unanimous decision!

Short Badass spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
Roy Gaston was interviewed post fight and said 'Better watch yo back homie!'.

 

Event: BFF 55: Schaub vs. Badass     
Date:   Jan 26, 2019
#R1#
Schaub fails in his attempt to clinch.
Badass is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Schaub with a body shot.
Schaub fails with a takedown attempt.
Badass looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Schaub changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Schaub feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Badasss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Schaub misses with a hook to the body
and Schaub takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Badass stuffs the takedown attempt from Schaub. Schaub gets slowly back to his feet.
Badass throws out a counter right but Schaub avoids it with no problem.
Schaub throws a predictable looking body shot
and Badass counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Schaub misses with a hook. Badass ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Schaub misses the jab.
Schaub misses with an uppercut
and Badass counters with a straight right hand.
Schaub avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Schaub wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Jab, jab by Schaub - just one landing.
Horrible takedown attempt by Schaub or perhaps it was just good defense by Badass, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bryan Schaub. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Badass uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Schaub.
Schaub shoots in but Badass avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Badass gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Schaub.#CL#
Schaub rushes Badass and presses him up against the ropes.
Badass throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Schaubs head. #T2#
Schaub tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Schaub wants to take the fight to the mat but Badass manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Badass throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Badass pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice shot by Schaub.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Schaub jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Schaub fails with a takedown attempt.
Badass let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Schaub looks to clinch
and Badass cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Schaub slips a jab from Badass.
Schaub swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Badass counter with a right hand.
Badass has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Schaub throws a right hand that misses
and Badass counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Schaub ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Schaub looks to throw the jab but Badass is out of range.
Badass stuffs the takedown.
A jab from Schaub misses.
Badass throws out a counter right but Schaub avoids it with no problem.
Schaub throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Schaub misses with a wild body shot.
Schaub misses with a hook
and Badass counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Schaub fails with an attempt to clinch.
Schaub jabs Badass right on the nose. Badass blinks but takes it well.
Schaub misses with a body shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Schaub. #T4#
Schaub ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Badass moves away.
Badass might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Badass lands a really nice looking cross but Schaub seems unphased.
Badass steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Schaub.#TD#
Schaub closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Schaub lands in his opponent's guard.
Schaub definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Schaub wants to control from the top but Badass keeps moving.
Schaub pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Badass is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Schaub drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Badass dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Schaub keeping moving, preventing Badass from controlling successfully. #T5##SUB#
Schaub is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Badass defends well.#SUB#
Schaub is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Badass has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Schaub to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Badass is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Schaub pulls down on the head and he's put Badass to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Bryan Schaub!

 

Event: BFF 50: Kemp vs Obermueller II     
Date:   Dec 14, 2018
#R1#
Buriak misses with a lunging right hand #CL2#
and Badass counters by moving into the clinch.
Buriak goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Badass digs a right hand underneath Buriak's ribcage. Buriak let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Badass prevents a body shot from Buriak.
Badass blocking some punches.
Buriak swings wildly with an uppercut but Badass uses good head movement to avoid it.
Buriak goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Buriak throws a head punch that misses.
Badass avoids the elbow strike from Buriak, against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buriak misses with a short punch on the inside.
Badass misses with a hook from the clinch.
Badass throws a head punch that misses.
Badass prevents a body shot from Buriak.
Buriak struggles to land a body shot inside as Badass controls his hands. #T1#
Badass blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Buriak throws a head punch that misses.
Buriak has a couple of punches blocked by Badass.
A right handed body shot lands from Buriak.
Buriak tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Buriak softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Buriak working aggressively here.
Buriak tries a body shot but Badass blocks it.
Badass tries to work over Buriak's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Badass blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Badass.
Buriak tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Buriak working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Badass lands an uppercut.#T2#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Buriak.
Badass has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Buriak seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Badass can turn it around.
Buriak misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Buriak tries to throw a body punch but Badass avoids it by throwing Buriak back against the ropes.
Buriak misses with a punch on the inside.
Badass tries to work over Buriak's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Badass working aggressively here.
Buriak lands a nice shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Badass lands with a light punch inside.
Buriak working aggressively here.
Buriak misses with a punch on the inside.
Badass blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Buriak swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Badass blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Buriak lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T3#
Buriak can't find room to land a body shot as Badass controls the action.
Badass misses with a hook to the ribs.
Badass tries to throw a body punch but Buriak avoids it by throwing Badass back against the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Buriak.
Badass misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Badass misses with a punch to the body.
Buriak misses with a punch to the body.
Buriak goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Buriak tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Buriak.
Buriak tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Buriak struggles to land a body shot inside as Badass controls his hands.
Buriak taking a breather.
Badass lands with a right to the head. #T4#
Buriak lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Badass.
Buriak misses with a short punch on the inside.
Buriak throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Badasss head.
Good body shot from Buriak.
Buriak misses with a punch on the inside.
Buriak working aggressively here.
Buriak goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Buriak blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Badass misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Buriak stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Badass throws a head punch that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Buriak.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Badass lands a hook to the side of the head.
Buriak lands an uppercut.#T5#
Buriak misses with a body punch.
Buriak lands a nice uppercut.
Buriak doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Buriak scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right hand to the body from Badass.
Buriak throws a head punch that misses.
Badass lands a hook to the side of the head.
Badass prevents a body shot from Buriak.
Buriak misses with a hook from the clinch.
Buriak misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Buriak misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Buriak throws a head punch that misses.
Badass blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T6#
Buriak lands a left hand that snaps the head of Badass backwards.
Badass lands an uppercut.
Badass misses with a punch to the body.
Buriak throws a head punch that misses.
Buriak misses with a body punch.
Buriak has a couple of punches blocked by Badass.
Buriak misses with a punch to the body.
Badass tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Buriak misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Buriak tries to throw a body punch but Badass avoids it by throwing Buriak back against the ropes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Buriak tries to throw a body punch but Badass avoids it by throwing Buriak back against the ropes.
Buriak gets through Badass's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Badass misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Buriak creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T7#
Buriak fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Buriak misses with a body punch.
Buriak tries to throw a body punch but Badass avoids it by throwing Buriak back against the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Buriak.
Badass lands a body shot.
Buriak misses with the head strike.
Buriak blocks a body shot from Badass.
Buriak lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Buriak misses with a short punch on the inside.
Buriak throws a punch but it's blocked by Badass.
Badass lands a hook to the side of the head.
Buriak lands a right hand.
Buriak blocking some punches.
A short right from Badass. #T8#
Buriak doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Buriak throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Buriak misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Buriak manages to break the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Badass.
Buriak jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Badass appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Buriak lands a slapping body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Buriak changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Buriak slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Buriak staying out of range there.
A slow jab from Buriak misses its intended target.
Badass lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T9#
Buriak takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Badass takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Buriak throws a hook but Badass blocks it.
Badass appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Buriak swings for the body but Badass moves out of range.
Buriak uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Badass.
Buriak tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Badass cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Buriak throws a nice looking combination but Badass bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Badass is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Buriak with a body shot.
Badass tries to move into range but Buriak moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Buriak changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Buriak jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Buriak tries to clinch up.
Badass appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Buriak jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dimitri Buriak dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R2#
Badass uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Buriak.
Buriak drops his hands momentarily and Badass takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Buriak looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Buriak throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Badass to counter with a crisp jab.
Buriak ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Badass lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Buriak at a distance.
Buriak misses with a left hand
and Badass cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Buriak throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Badass swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Badass throws out a loose jab but Buriak uses good head movement to avoid it.
Buriak keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Badass throws a hook to the side of Buriak's head but Buriak sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Buriak throws a body shot but no joy.
Buriak will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T1#
Badass keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Buriak fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Badass connects with a looping right hand.
Buriak throws a shot to the body.
Badass on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Buriak lands a slapping body shot.
Badass throws a body shot but no joy.
Badass missing with a left hand there. Buriak was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Buriak lands with a good body shot.
Buriak tries to clinch up.
Buriak is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Badass can do to turn this around?
A telegraphed right hand from Badass misses the target.
Badass lands a nice hook to Buriak's body. Buriak takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T2#
Buriak throws a sloppy body shot
and Badass counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Buriak lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Buriak tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Badass counters with a left to the body.
Nice defenses there by Buriak.
Badass ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Badass misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Buriak.
Buriak throws a body shot but no joy.
A left lands for Buriak.
Buriak swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Badass counter with a right hand.
Badass keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Badass appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Dimitri Buriak is winning the standup battle so far.
Buriak blocks a jab.
Buriak throwing a counter right hand but Badass manages to avoid it.#T3#
Buriak misses with a looping left.
Badass swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Badass throws a jab but it's blocked by Buriak.
Buriak throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice side step and Badass releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Buriak looks to clinch
and Badass counters with a stiff right hand.
Buriak scores with a nice right hand.
Buriak lands with a thumping leg kick.
Buriak throws a poor cross that misses
and Badass counters with a nice uppercut.
Buriak misses the body punch
and Buriak takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Buriak just misses with a punch to the body.
Buriak misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Badass.
Badass looks to score with a jab to the body but Buriak is just out of range.
Buriak connects with a body shot that sends Badass's belly button to the back.#T4#
Buriak misses the jab.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Badass in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Buriak misses the shot to the body.
Buriak misses with a hook.
Badass connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Buriak momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Buriak looks to land a left hand but Badass moved out of range nicely.
Badass takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A shot to the body from Buriak misses
and Badass counters with a nice body shot.
Buriak throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Badass sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Badass tries to counter with a clinch but Buriak shakes him off and moves away.
Buriak slips under a jab from Badass.
Badass scores with a decent looking hook.
Buriak catches Badass with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T5#
Buriak misses with a body shot.
Buriak misses the jab.
Buriak fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Badass manages to avoid it.
Buriak misses with an uppercut
and Buriak takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Buriak digs a good body shot into Badass's ribs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Buriak. Badass does a little dance to reset his feet.
Buriak misses with a body shot
and Badass counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Badass showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Buriak.
Buriak stuns Badass with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Buriak misses with a hook
and Badass counters with a straight right hand.#T6#
Buriak works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Buriak throws a sloppy body shot
and Badass counters with a stiff right hand.
Buriak misses with a looping right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Buriak jabs Badass right on the nose. Badass blinks but takes it well.
The fight stays on the outside here - Buriak looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Badass let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Buriak misses with a body punch
enabling Badass to counter with a crisp jab.
Badass moves out of range of the strikes.
Buriak tries to clinch there but Badass circles away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Buriak.
Buriak ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Badass moves away.#T7#
Buriak looks to throw the jab but Badass is out of range.
Badass misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Buriak.
Badass ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Badass is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Buriak moves out of range of the strikes.
Buriak misses with a body shot
and Badass cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Buriak throws a shot to the body.
Badass avoids the body shot from Buriak.
Buriak sets himself, and Badass steps forward looking for the clinch! Buriak avoids it this time.
Buriak misses with a right hand
and Badass connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Buriak misses with a hook to the body
and Badass counters with a straight right hand.
Buriak takes a swing at Badass's ribcage but misses.
Badass steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Buriak.
Buriak takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Buriak looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Badass throws a hook to the side of Buriak's head but Buriak sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T8#
A shot to the body from Buriak misses
and Badass counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC2#
Buriak is rocked!
Badass drops Buriak with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Buriak! Badass dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Short Badass!
A very excited looking Short Badass rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

 

Event: BFF 47: Obermueller vs Omega 2     
Date:   Nov 17, 2018
#R1#
Popinski throws a wild body kick that Badass sees coming a mile off.
Popinski lands with a kick to the ribs.
Popinski moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Badass changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Popinski!
Badass lands a jab to Popinski's midsection.
Popinski looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Popinski rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Badass cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Popinski throws a half hearted mid kick.
Popinski with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Badass checks a low kick from Popinski.
Badass seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A head kick misses from Popinski. #T1#
Badass on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Badass blocks a low kick nicely.
Soda Popinski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Popinski throws a leg kick
and Badass counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Popinski throws a leg kick that is checked
and Badass counters with a right hand to the body.
Popinski tries to land a front kick but Badass steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Badass is looking to counter the offense by Popinski and move into the clinch.
Popinski throws a leg kick
and Badass counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Badass steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Popinski. That one must have hurt.
Popinski misses with an attempted mid kick.
Badass throws a hook but Popinski blocks it.
Popinski throws a head kick that misses.
A low kick from Popinski is predictable there
and Badass cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Popinski throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Popinski throws a leg kick that is checked
and Badass counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Popinski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Badass.
Popinski fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Badass has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD London BALLS OF STEEL in the buildup to the fight.
Badass misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Popinski.
Popinski misses with a left hand
and Badass counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A solid body kick from Popinski.
A swing and a miss from Badass.
Popinski throws a lazy uppercut
and Badass counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Popinski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T3#
Popinski moves into range and connects with a jab.
Popinski has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Badass crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Popinski - the referee stops the clock and Badass gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Popinski. Badass manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Popinski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Popinski throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Popinski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Popinski throws a hook but Badass blocks it.
A jab from Popinski misses.
Badass is looking to counter the offense by Popinski and move into the clinch.
Badass ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Popinski looks to score with a jab to the body but Badass is just out of range.
Badass wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL#
Badass drives through and clinches with Popinski against the ropes.
Badass blocking some punches.
Badass doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T4#
Badass lands a hook to the side of the head.
Badass lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Popinski.
Badass lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
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!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Popinski.
Popinski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Popinski lands a hook that snaps the head of Badass backwards.
Popinski lands an uppercut.
Badass lands with a light punch inside.
Popinski throws a head punch that misses.
Badass misses with a punch to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Badass.
Popinski misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Badass.
Popinski throws a head punch that misses.
Badass scores with a shoulder strike.
Popinski has a couple of punches blocked by Badass. #T5#
Popinski throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Popinski scores with a nice short uppercut.
Badass goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Popinski misses with a body punch.
Badass cracks Popinski with a nice body shot.
Popinski misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Badass.
Badass will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Badass scores with a hook to the body.
Popinski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Popinski trying to stall but Badass improves his position.
Badass scores with a shot to the side of Popinski's head.
Popinski is trying to break free.
Popinski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Popinski lands a left hand.
Popinski throws a punch but it's blocked by Badass.
Popinski tries a body shot but Badass blocks it. #T6#
Badass lands a hook that snaps the head of Popinski backwards.
Badass tries a body shot but Popinski blocks it.
Popinski wants to stall.
Badass has a couple of punches blocked by Popinski.
Popinski tries to work over Badass's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Badass goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Badass.
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!
Popinski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Badass tries to throw a body punch but Popinski avoids it by throwing Badass back against the ropes.
Popinski throws a punch but it's blocked by Badass.
A short right from Badass.
Popinski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Popinski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Popinski lands a hook to the side of the head.
Badass digs a right hand into Popinski's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Popinski's gas tank. #T7##BC2#
Popinski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
An inside leg kick from Popinski misses.
Badass seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Popinski with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Badass throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Popinski explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A low kick from Popinski misses
and Badass counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Popinski darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Popinski misses with a head kick.
Badass tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Popinski was well out of range. Poor timing from Badass.
Popinski throws a wild body kick that Badass sees coming a mile off.
Badass takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #CL#
Badass drives through and clinches with Popinski against the ropes. #T8#
Badass has a couple of punches blocked by Popinski.
Popinski tries to break free but Badass pushes him back against the ropes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Badass.
Popinski misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Popinski fails to land.
Badass can't find room to land a body shot as Popinski controls the action.
A right handed body shot lands from Badass.
Popinski misses with the head strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Popinski working aggressively here.
Popinski swings wildly with an uppercut but Badass uses good head movement to avoid it.
Popinski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Badass lands a right hand.
Badass blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Popinski fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T9#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Badass.
Badass pushes Popinski back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Popinski.
Popinski has a couple of punches blocked by Badass.
Badass prevents a body shot from Popinski.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Popinski.
Popinski misses with some punches.
Popinski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Badass's elbow.
Badass scores with a shot to the side of Popinski's head.
Popinski tries a body shot but Badass blocks it.
Popinski is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Badass lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Popinski.
Popinski working aggressively here.
Popinski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Popinski misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Soda Popinski will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Badass jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Badass looks to throw the jab but Popinski is out of range.
Popinski delivers a nice body kick.
Popinski feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Badasss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Popinski misses with a right hand
and Badass counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Popinski connects with a nice looking jab.
Badass avoids a kick to the body.
Popinski tries to score with a low kick but Badass moves his leg out of the way.
Badass went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Popinski lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Badass checks a low kick from Popinski.
Badass is looking to counter the offense by Popinski and move into the clinch.
Badass checks the leg kick nicely there. #T1#
Popinski fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Badass is out of range.
Popinski lands a nice leg kick that just misses Badass's sensitive parts.
Popinski attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A quick step to the side and Badass tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A low kick from Popinski is predictable there
and Badass counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Popinski fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Badass is out of range.
It looked like Badass wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jab, jab by Popinski - just one landing.
Badass steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Popinski. That one must have hurt.
Badass has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Popinski misses with a kick to the body.
Badass swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Popinski looks for the body kick but Badass saw that one coming.
Popinski misses with a looping left.
Popinski gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Badass counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Popinski throws a head kick but Badass moves out of range.
Badass bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Badass is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Popinski.
Badass checks a leg kick.
Badass went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Popinski looks to throw a body kick
and Badass counters with a nice uppercut.
The fighters circle momentarily. Popinski darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Popinski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Popinski attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
It looked like Badass wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Popinski tried to score with a low kick but Badass checks it.
Popinski throws a hook but Badass blocks it.
Popinski throws a lazy body kick #CL#
and Badass counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Badass. #T3#
Popinski misses with a punch on the inside.
Badass presses Popinski against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Badass digs a right hand into Popinski's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Popinski's gas tank.
Popinski is breathing heavily.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Popinski.
Badass misses with a body punch.
Popinski is looking to break free of the clinch but Badass has double underhooks.
Popinski throws a punch but it's blocked by Badass.
Badass doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Popinski misses with the head strike.
Badass misses with a hook from the clinch.
Badass blocks a body shot from Popinski.
Badass blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Badass misses with the head strike.
A short left from Popinski.
Popinski lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Popinski lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T4#
Popinski misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Popinski fails to land.
Popinski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Popinski has a couple of punches blocked by Badass.
Badass presses Popinski against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Badass lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Popinski.
Badass lands a body punch in the clinch.
Badass lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Badass pushes Popinski back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Popinski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Badass.
A nice right hand lands inside from Badass.
A nice right hand lands inside from Badass.
Popinski lands a body punch in the clinch.
Badass prevents Popinski from breaking the clinch.#T5#
Popinski misses with a punch to the body.
Badass lands a left hand.
Popinski misses with a punch on the inside.
Popinski has a couple of punches blocked by Badass.
Badass struggles to land a body shot inside as Popinski controls his hands.
Badass misses with a hook to the ribs.
Badass lands a nice uppercut.
Badass lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Popinski backwards.
Popinski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Badass.
Popinski misses with a punch on the inside.
Badass blocking some punches.
Badass lands with a left to the head.
A short body shot lands from Badass as the two fighters clinch.
Popinski misses with a hook to the ribs. #T6#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Badass.
Popinski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Popinski takes a shot to the head.
Short Badass has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Popinski's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Popinski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Badass's elbow.
Popinski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Badass throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Badass lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Badass lands a body shot.
Badass scores with a hook to the body.
Popinski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Popinski misses with a punch on the inside.
Badass lands a body punch.
Badass blocking some punches. #T7#
Popinski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Badass lands a right hand that snaps the head of Popinski backwards.
Badass tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Popinski misses with the head strike.
Popinski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Badass lands a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Badass.
Popinski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Badass lands a body punch in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Popinski.
Badass lands with a left to the head.
Popinski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Popinski misses with a punch to the body.
Badass cracks Popinski with a nice body shot.
Popinski blocks a body shot from Badass.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.#T8#
Popinski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Popinski misses with the head strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Badass.
Popinski misses with some punches.
Popinski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Popinski misses with the head strike.
Badass tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Popinski's elbow.
Popinski swings wildly with an uppercut but Badass uses good head movement to avoid it.
Popinski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Badass blocking some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Badass scores with a hook to the body.
Popinski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Popinski tries to throw a body punch but Badass avoids it by throwing Popinski back against the ropes. #T9#
A hook to the body from Badass.
Badass lands a nice uppercut.
Badass misses with a hook to the ribs.
Badass tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Badass lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Popinski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Badass - that landed with a thud.
A body shot lands from Badass.
Popinski lands a body shot in the clinch.
Popinski misses with a body punch.
Popinski tries to break the clinch but Badass is controlling the position.
A head punch on the inside from Popinski fails to land.
Badass prevents a body shot from Popinski.
Popinski lands with a right to the head.
Popinski lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Badass tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Popinski's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Short Badass will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Popinski is looking to score with low kicks.
Popinski walks into a stiff left hand from Badass.
Badass moves out of range of the leg kick from Popinski.
Popinski misses with a head kick.
Badass swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Popinski throws a half hearted mid kick.
A quick step to the side and Badass tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Popinski lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Popinski misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Badass lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Popinski bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Popinski throws out a leg kick but Badass moves out of range and Popinski only half commits.
Popinski pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T1#
Badass on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Popinski. Popinski obviously looking to wear him down.
Popinski throws a hook but Badass blocks it.
Popinski throws a right hand that misses
and Badass makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Popinski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Badass takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Badass scores with a shot to the body.
Popinski throws a leg kick
and Badass cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Badass walks forward, straight into a front kick from Popinski.
Badass moves out of range of the strikes.
Popinski throws a half hearted mid kick.
Badass is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Popinski.
Badass moves out of range as Popinski throws a body kick.
Badass seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T2#
Popinski throws a chopping leg kick but Badass manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Badass wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Popinski throws a chopping leg kick but Badass manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Popinski throws a body punch but Badass moves out of range.
Soda Popinski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Badass takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Badass wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Popinski misses with a kick to the body
enabling Badass to counter with a crisp jab.
Popinski rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Badass counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Popinski gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Badass to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Popinski missing with a left hand there. Badass was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL#
Popinski tries to keep at a distance but Badass has taken the fight into the clinch.
Popinski prevents a body shot from Badass. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Badass.
Badass blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Popinski throws a punch but it's blocked by Badass.
Badass working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Badass blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Badass lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Popinski backwards.
Popinski pushes Badass back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Popinski throws a head punch that misses.
Popinski lands a body punch.
Badass blocks an uppercut.
Popinski misses with a hook to the ribs.
Badass tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Popinski's elbow.
Popinski has a couple of punches blocked by Badass.
Popinski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
Popinski throws a head punch that misses.
Popinski throws a head punch that misses.
A right hand to the body from Badass.
Popinski working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Badass.
Popinski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Popinski misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Badass creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Badass misses with the head strike.
Popinski throws a punch but it's blocked by Badass.
Popinski's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Badass.
Badass tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Badass throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Badass lands a right hand. #T5#
Popinski has a couple of punches blocked by Badass.
Badass can't find room to land a body shot as Popinski controls the action.
Popinski lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Badass blocks an uppercut.
Badass gets through Popinski's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Popinski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Badass's elbow.
Good body shot from Badass.
Badass digs a right hand underneath Popinski's ribcage. Popinski let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Badass tries to throw a body punch but Popinski avoids it by throwing Badass back against the ropes.
Badass lands a left hand.
Popinski misses with a punch on the inside.
Popinski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Badass misses with a body punch.
Popinski has a couple of punches blocked by Badass.
Popinski lands a right hand that snaps the head of Badass backwards. #T6#
Popinski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Popinski working aggressively here.
Badass digs a right hand underneath Popinski's ribcage. Popinski let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Popinski misses with some punches.
Popinski working aggressively here.
Badass misses with a hook to the ribs.
Badass tries to throw a body punch but Popinski avoids it by throwing Badass back against the ropes. #BC2#
Popinski manages to break the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Badass wants to clinch but Popinski slips to the side
and Popinski counters with a thumping low kick.
Popinski throws a half hearted mid kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Badass misses the target.
Popinski explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Popinski wants to clinch but Badass slips to the side
and Badass counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Badass takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#T7#
Popinski will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Popinski walks into a stiff left hand from Badass.
Popinski looks for the body kick but Badass saw that one coming.
A little feinted left hand from Badass on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Popinski.
Popinski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Popinski throws a body kick that misses.
Popinski scores with the left hand. Badass knows he should have avoided that one.
A leg kick checked by Badass.
Popinski misses with a shot to the body
and Badass counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Popinski misses with an uppercut #CL#
and Badass holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #T8#
Popinski struggles to land a body shot inside as Badass controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Badass.
Badass is leaning against Popinski and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Badass is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Popinski swings wildly with an uppercut but Badass uses good head movement to avoid it.
Popinski misses with a punch on the inside.
Badass misses with the head strike.
Badass lands a nice uppercut.
Badass tries to throw a body punch but Popinski avoids it by throwing Badass back against the ropes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch on the inside from Popinski fails to land.
Badass misses with a punch to the body.
Badass doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Badass blocking some punches.
Badass blocks an uppercut.
Badass misses with a body punch. #T9#
Popinski misses with the head strike.
Badass blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Badass lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Popinski misses with a punch to the body.
Badass misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Popinski prevents a body shot from Badass.
Popinski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Popinski misses with a hook to the ribs.
A shot in the inside from Badass.
Popinski swings wildly with an uppercut but Badass uses good head movement to avoid it.
Popinski throws a head punch that misses.
Popinski scores with a shoulder strike.
Badass lands a hook to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Soda Popinski.
I think Popinski 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Soda Popinski!
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Soda Popinski!
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight as a draw!

Soda Popinski wins by majority decision!

Soda Popinski is the new light heavyweight champion!
Soda Popinski seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: BFF 44: Willis vs. Badass     
Date:   Oct 27, 2018
#R1#
Willis moves to clinch but Badass breaks away
letting Badass counter with a right hand.
Willis misses with an uppercut. Badass saw that one coming.
Willis shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Badass as he avoids it easily.
A nice side step and Badass releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#CL#
Willis drives through and clinches with Badass against the ropes.
Willis is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Badass to keep the fight standing.#BC2#
Badass breaks the clinch.
Willis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A slow jab from Badass misses its intended target. #TD#
Willis changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Badass looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Willis tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Willis misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Willis postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Willis in side control, throwing shots but Badass defends.
Willis creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Badass sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #T1#
Willis trying to control the position but Badass is working away.
Willis misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Willis scores with punches from side control.
Willis misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Willis moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Badass managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Willis.
Willis in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Willis laying and praying for a moment but Badass takes advantage and regains half guard.
Willis sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Badass defending well though. #T2#
Willis wants to take a breather but Badass is having none of it.
Badass keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Willis tries to pass to full mount but Badass defends it.
Willis drops an elbow to the side of Badass's head.
Willis tries to pass the half guard into mount. Badass knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Willis thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Willis throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T3#
Willis throwing shots but Badass is blocking nicely.
Willis wants to pass the guard but Badass is defending well.
Badass is trying to control but can't.
Badass regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Willis.
Willis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Badass is keeping the position for now.
Willis forces his way into half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Willis not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Badass wants to control but Willis is keeping busy. #T4##SUB#
Badass is defending against the submission attempts here by Willis.
Badass blocking the ground and pound attempt from Willis.
Badass keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Willis wants to pass the guard but Badass is defending well.
Willis throwing shots but Badass is blocking nicely. #T5#
Badass keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Willis wants to take a breather but Badass is having none of it.
Willis lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Badass is trying to get back to full guard.
Willis not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Badass has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Badass blocking the ground and pound attempt from Willis.
Willis missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Willis is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Willis wants to take a breather but Badass is having none of it.
Willis trying to advance position but Badass counters by regaining guard. #T6#
Willis throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Willis trying to control but Badass is working from the bottom.
Willis scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Willis trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Badass working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Willis.
Badass is controlling Willis's posture.
Willis wants to control from the top but Badass keeps moving.
Willis in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T7#
Willis looking to sit in guard and control but Badass gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Willis 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.
Badass trying to control the position from guard on top but Willis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Badass preventing the sweep.
Badass trying to control the position from guard on top but Willis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8#
Badass not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Willis drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Badass tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Willis wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Willis looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Willis tries to advance to mount but can't.
Badass tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Willis easily slips into full mount! #T9#
Badass blocking the ground and pound.
Badass is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Willis working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Badass wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Willis.
Willis pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Badass is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Willis throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Badass because Willis loaded up on that one.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Willis throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Badass manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Willis trying to control the action but Badass is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gary Willis dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Willis closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Willis lands in his opponent's guard.
Badass keeping moving, preventing Willis from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Willis postures up in Badass's guard and throws a big left but Badass blocks it. #T1#
Willis throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Badass works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Willis loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Badass 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.
Willis postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Willis throws a strike but Badass rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Willis working a defensive guard here.
Badass won't allow Willis to sweep him here. #T2#
Badass slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Willis wants to sweep but no luck.
Badass slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Badass takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#TD#
Willis shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Badass napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Willis moves into full mount!
Badass in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #T3#
Badass is looking to improve his position but Willis isn't that keen on the idea.
Willis sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
BOOM! Willis connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Willis sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Badass wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Willis.
Willis throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Willis cracks Badass with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Willis looking to ground and pound but Badass is blocking nicely.
Willis lands a couple of good shots and Badass has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#T4#
Badass tries to roll but Willis sticks to his back.
Willis missing with punches from the back.
Badass avoids the strikes from Willis.
Badass staying busy and making it hard for Willis to control.
Willis is landing with strikes from the back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Willis punches the canvas rather than the man.
Willis is striking from the back but Badass escapes and manages to recover to half guard.
Badass is trying to control but can't.
Willis is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T5#
Willis scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Badass is staying active underneath Willis, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gary Willis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Badass blocking the ground and pound attempt from Willis.
Willis missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Badass wants to get back to full guard.
Willis is looking to take a break and control but Badass is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Willis is really struggling to control Badass but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Badass has hold of Willis's hands but Willis slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Badass is not content to let Willis control the position.
Willis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Badass can do to turn this around?#T6#
Willis works his way into full mount!
Willis punching from mount but Badass doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Willis throws a strike there. Badass manages to avoid it well and slips a leg under to get to half guard.
Badass tries to get to full guard but Willis has control of the leg.
Badass regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Willis.
Willis wants to pass the guard but Badass is keeping the position.#T7#
Willis wants to control from the top but Badass keeps moving.
Willis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Badass keeping moving, preventing Willis from controlling successfully.
Badass 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.
Willis postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Willis is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Willis missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T8#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Badass utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Willis forces his way into half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Willis thows a huge punch but Badass dodges it nicely.
Badass blocking the ground and pound attempt from Willis.
Willis tries to pass the half guard into mount. Badass knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Willis throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Willis tries to pass to full mount but Badass defends it.
Willis lands with a punch from half guard. #T9#
Badass taking some punishment here, with Willis in his half guard.
Willis trying to control from half guard but Badass is working away.
Badass keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Willis is pressing down on Badass's thigh, looking to free his foot. Badass is holding on for now.
Badass keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Willis thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Badass is staying active underneath Willis, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Willis working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Willis trying to mount his opponent but Badass defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gary Willis dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Willis shoots for a double leg takedown but Badass sprawls well. He's pushed Willis's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Badass circles away from the clinch attempt
and Badass counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Badass with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Willis moves to clinch but Badass breaks away
enabling Badass to counter with a crisp jab.
Badass leaves Willis with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gary Willis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Badass connects with the punch.
The fighters circling - Badass throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Badass ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#TD#
Willis scores with a takedown into Badass's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Willis trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Willis loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Willis trying to control the position from guard on top but Badass is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Badass keeping full guard, as Willis tries to pass.
Willis trying to control but Badass is working from the bottom.
Badass looking for a sweep. Not yet Badass, not yet.
Willis throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Badass works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Willis works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Badass is trying to get back to full guard.
Willis controlling the action here.
Badass is trying to get back to full guard.
Willis thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Willis throwing shots but Badass is blocking nicely. #T3#
Willis is looking to advance position but Badass won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Willis takes one to the side of the head.
Willis ducks under a wild hook from Badass.
Willis shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Badass counters with a nice body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gary Willis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Willis fails with the takedown
and Badass counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Willis fails with the takedown
and Badass counters with a stiff right hand.
Willis misses with a takedown attempt
letting Badass counter with a right hand. #T4#
Willis tries to clinch up
and Badass counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Willis tries for a takedown but Badass circles away easily
and Badass counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Willis moves in looking to clinch but Badass pushes him off.
Willis wants to clinch
letting Badass counter with a right hand.
Willis gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Badass.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Willis has his takedown stuffed
and Badass counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Badass throws a hook but Willis avoids it easily.
Willis has his takedown stuffed
and Willis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T5#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Willis is defended easily by Badass.
Willis dives in for a single leg takedown but Badass sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Badass throws out a loose jab but Willis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Willis tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Badass counters with a nice uppercut.
Willis with a lazy takedown attempt
and Badass counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Willis will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Willis with a poor takedown
and Badass counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Short Badass is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Badass lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T6#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Badass.
Willis shoots and misses
and Badass counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Badass cracks Willis with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Badass connects with a right hand. Willis shakes it off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Badass connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Willis momentarily. #ROC2#
Willis is rocked!
Willis staying out of range there.
Willis shoots and misses
and Willis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Oh Willis is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Badass slips under a jab from Willis.
Willis seems to have got his legs back now.
Short Badass seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Badass's jab looks to have found its range, popping Willis under the eye.
Willis with a poor takedown
and Badass counters with a straight right hand.#KD2#
Badass sends Willis crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Badass is motioning to the referee to let Willis up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Willis doesn't succeed with the takedown#KD2#
and Badass counters with a crisp right hand that drops Willis! Badass lets Willis back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#T7#
Willis takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Willis with a poor takedown
enabling Badass to counter with a crisp jab.
A shot to the liver by Badass. Beautiful body shot.
Badass with a hook.
Willis is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Badass drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Willis right on the button. Willis goes down! Badass follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Badass gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Short Badass!
Short Badass is the new light heavyweight champion!
Short Badass spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

 

Event: BFF 41: Cain vs. Ambe     
Date:   Oct 05, 2018
#R1#
Gaston slips under a jab from Badass.
Badass has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD London BALLS OF STEEL in the buildup to the fight.
Gaston tries to work over Badass's front leg with a kick but Badass checks it. #CL2#
Gaston clinches up against the ropes.
Gaston tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gaston misses with the head strike.
Gaston can't find room to land a body shot as Badass controls the action.
Gaston misses with a punch on the inside.
Gaston stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Gaston tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Badass avoids the elbow strike from Gaston, against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaston has a couple of punches blocked by Badass.
Gaston goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gaston doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Badass blocks a body shot from Gaston.
Gaston misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1#
Gaston is looking to control Badass's arms but Badass gets an underhook and turns him. Now Gaston has his back to the ropes. #BC#
Badass manages to break the clinch.
Badass steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Gaston. That one must have hurt.
Gaston misses with a kick to the body.
Gaston will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Gaston moves to clinch but Badass breaks away
enabling Badass to counter with a crisp jab.
Gaston misses with a body kick.
Badass looks to land a left hand but Gaston moved out of range nicely.
Gaston steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Badass.
Gaston feints and then cracks Badass's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Badass down.
Badass has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Gaston.
Roy Gaston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Badass scores with a jab.
A low kick from Gaston misses #CL#
and Badass counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Badass.
Gaston can't find room to land a body shot as Badass controls the action.
Gaston misses with a punch to the body.
Gaston looking to slow down the pace here.
Gaston looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A right hand to the body from Badass.
Gaston misses with a body punch.
Gaston scores with a shot to the side of Badass's head.
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!
Badass has a couple of punches blocked by Gaston.
Gaston tries to work over Badass's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gaston tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Badass digs a right hand underneath Gaston's ribcage. Gaston let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T3#
Badass scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gaston misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gaston can't find room to land a body shot as Badass controls the action.
Gaston throws a head punch that misses.
Gaston pushes off an throws an elbow but Badass leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Gaston throws an elbow but misses.
Badass misses with a punch to the body.
Gaston throws a punch but it's blocked by Badass.
Badass goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Badass manages to break the clinch.
Badass cracks Gaston with an open hand slap.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Badass swings wildly with an uppercut but Gaston uses good head movement to avoid it.
Badass scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T4#
Gaston takes a shot to the head.
Gaston tries to work over Badass's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gaston misses with a punch to the body.
Badass tries a body shot but Gaston blocks it.
Badass blocks a body shot from Gaston.
Gaston is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Gaston can't find room to land a body shot as Badass controls the action.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Gaston misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gaston lands a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gaston tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Badass's elbow.
Badass misses with some punches.
Gaston looking to stall. #T5#
Gaston tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Badass prevents a body shot from Gaston.
Gaston misses with a hook to the ribs.
A bit of stalling here from Gaston.
Badass prevents a body shot from Gaston.
Badass swings wildly with an uppercut but Gaston uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gaston can't find room to land a body shot as Badass controls the action.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Gaston has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Badass seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Gaston can turn it around.
Gaston tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gaston pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Gaston misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T6#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gaston lands a shot to the body.
Gaston misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Badass works on Gaston's body with a couple of short punches.
Badass lands a hook to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Badass.
Badass throws a head punch that misses.
Gaston tries a body shot but Badass blocks it.
Badass tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Badass doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gaston tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Badass's elbow.
Gaston misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gaston misses with a punch to the body.
Badass lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Badass fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T7#
Gaston blocking some punches.
A right hand to the body from Badass.
Gaston tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Badass blocks a body shot from Gaston.
Badass blocks an elbow strike from Gaston.
Badass fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Badass lands a nice shot to the body.
Gaston tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Badass's elbow.
A shot in the inside from Badass.
Badass misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gaston blocks an uppercut.
Badass tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gaston's elbow.
Gaston misses with a body punch.
Gaston tries to work over Badass's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good body shot from Badass. #T8#
Gaston doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gaston misses with the head strike.
Badass blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gaston struggles to land a body shot inside as Badass controls his hands.
Gaston tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Badass tries to work over Gaston's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gaston.
Badass digs a right hand underneath Gaston's ribcage. Gaston let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Gaston doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gaston struggles to land a body shot inside as Badass controls his hands.
Gaston misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gaston slowing the pace effectively.
Badass presses Gaston against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Gaston throws a head punch that misses.
Gaston tries to throw a body punch but Badass avoids it by throwing Gaston back against the ropes. #T9#
Badass lands an uppercut.
Badass lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Badass lands a body shot.
Gaston scores with a hook to the body.
Badass lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Badass lands an uppercut.
Badass lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Badass escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Badass scores with a punch to the head.
Gaston throws a sloppy head kick and Badass moves out of range easily.
Gaston wants to clinch
and Badass counters with a nice uppercut.
Badass avoids the head kick by Gaston.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Short Badass dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R2#
Gaston lands a front kick.
Gaston throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #CL#
Badass moves into the clinch.
Gaston has a couple of punches blocked by Badass.
Gaston misses with a body punch.
Gaston misses with a body punch.
Badass doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gaston misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gaston tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Badass's elbow.
Short Badass has scored more points in the clinch so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaston tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gaston doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Badass blocks a body shot from Gaston.
Gaston tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Badass scores with a hook to the body.#T1#
Badass lands with a short shot to the head.
Gaston is stalling here.
Badass gets through Gaston's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC#
Badass escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gaston is looking to slow Badass down with leg kicks.
Badass throws a hook but Gaston blocks it.
Badass throws out a loose jab but Gaston uses good head movement to avoid it.
Badass takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Gaston throws a lazy head kick
and Badass counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Badass. That snapped Gaston's head back.
Gaston misses with an attempted mid kick. #T2#
Badass waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gaston.
Gaston tries to counter by closing the distance.
Gaston throws the kick towards the body but Badass avoids it.
Badass tries to counter by clinching up but Gaston breaks away and moves out of range.
Gaston thumps Badass with a low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gaston throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Badass counters with a nice uppercut.
Some bone on bone action there as Badass checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A low kick from Gaston misses
and Badass counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Badass drives through and clinches with Gaston against the ropes.
Badass has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Badass throws a head punch that misses.
A short left from Badass. #BC#
Badass breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gaston tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Badass misses with an uppercut. Gaston saw that one coming.
Gaston throws a sloppy head kick and Badass moves out of range easily.
Badass lands a jab.
A big right from Badass misses.
Gaston tries to counter with a clinch but Badass shakes him off and moves away.
Badass on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gaston. Gaston obviously looking to wear him down.
A big left from Badass misses.
Badass avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
It looked like Badass wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Badass works the jab nicely.
Gaston tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Badass counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gaston thinking.
Gaston misses with a leg kick
and Badass counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Gaston connects with a high kick.
Badass lands the left hand.
Gaston throws a leg kick but Badass sees it coming and moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Badass on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Badass swats away the attempt to clinch by Gaston.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gaston pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Badass swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gaston tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Badass throwing a counter right hand but Gaston manages to avoid it.
That kick from Gaston tenderised Badass's leg. Badass is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gaston is looking to score with low kicks.
Gaston closes the distance looking to clinch
and Badass counters with a nice body shot. #T5#
Gaston throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Gaston throws a leg kick
and Badass counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gaston thinking.
Gaston throws a sloppy head kick and Badass moves out of range easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Badass misses its target.
Badass pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gaston misses with a low kick.
Badass is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gaston can do to turn this around?
Gaston misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A right-left combo lands from Badass.
Gaston displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Badass throws out the jab.
Gaston scores with a head kick. Badass tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#T6#
Badass stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Gaston throws a leg kick
and Badass counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gaston wants to clinch.
Gaston misses with a body kick.
Gaston moves in looking to clinch but Badass pushes him off.
Gaston moves in looking to clinch but Badass pushes him off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Badass pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL#
Badass moves into the clinch successfully. #T7#
Gaston can't find room to land a body shot as Badass controls the action.
Badass throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right handed body shot lands from Gaston.
Gaston tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Badass lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gaston misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Badass - that landed with a thud.
Gaston tries to work over Badass's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gaston is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
A nice right hand lands inside from Badass.
Badass misses with a punch on the inside.
Gaston tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Badass's elbow.
Badass throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gastons head. #T8#
Badass misses with the head strike.
Gaston doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Badass makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Gaston - that landed with a thud.
A short right from Badass on the inside.
Gaston trying to control the position but instead, Badass has worked for underhooks and has pushed Gaston into the ropes.
Gaston blocks an uppercut.
Badass misses with a body punch.
Gaston is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Gaston misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T9#
Gaston tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gaston tries to throw a body punch but Badass avoids it by throwing Gaston back against the ropes.
Gaston misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gaston tries a body shot but Badass blocks it.
Gaston cracks Badass with a nice body shot.
Gaston misses with a punch on the inside.
Gaston misses with a hook to the ribs.
Roy Gaston has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Badass tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gaston's elbow.
Gaston is leaning against Badass and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Gaston dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Gaston goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gaston struggles to land a body shot inside as Badass controls his hands.

And that's the end of the fight!
Short Badass showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Badass 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Short Badass!
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Short Badass!
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Short Badass!

Short Badass wins by unanimous decision!

Short Badass was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
Roy Gaston was interviewed post fight and said 'Better watch yo back homie!'.

 

Event: DK Battlegrounds IV     
Date:   Sep 01, 2018
#R1#
Badass throws a good cross that connects.
Badass cracks Dick with an open hand slap.#CL2#
Badass has closed the distance and engaged Dick in a clinch.
Dick has a couple of punches blocked by Badass.
Badass digs a right hand into Dick's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dick's gas tank.
Dick swings wildly with an uppercut but Badass uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dick has a couple of punches blocked by Badass.
Dick doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Badass lands a shoulder strike.
Dick swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dick lands a right hand that snaps the head of Badass backwards.
Badass lands with a light punch inside.
Badass working aggressively here.
Dick misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short uppercut from Dick.
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!
Dick blocking some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Dick. #T1#
Dick lands a body shot.
Badass lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dick lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dick has a couple of punches blocked by Badass.
Badass tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dick's elbow.
Badass blocking some punches.
Dick has a couple of punches blocked by Badass.
Dick misses with a punch on the inside.
Dick working aggressively here.
Dick misses with a short punch on the inside.
Badass lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dick.
Badass blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Badass blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dick tries to work over Badass's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice right hand lands inside from Badass.
Badass goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T2#
Badass misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dick misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dick tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Badass.
Badass tries to throw a body punch but Dick avoids it by throwing Badass back against the cage.
Dick looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Badass lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dick misses with the head strike.
Badass prevents a body shot from Dick.
Dick swings wildly with an uppercut but Badass uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Badass gets control of Dick's arms and successfully pulls guard. Badass will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Badass is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T3#
Badass is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Badass lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Badass postures up in Dick's guard and throws a big left but Dick blocks it.
Badass with a flurry of punches that miss.
Badass controlling from the top position.
Badass stands up over Dick, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T4#
Dick is wriggling around but Badass manages to pass to half guard.
Badass controlling the action here.
Dick keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Badass looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Dick is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Short Badass dominated that round.
That's time! Dick's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Dick misses with a telegraphed body shot #CL2#
and Badass counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Badass misses with a punch on the inside.
Dick lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Badass backwards.
Dick misses with a punch on the inside.
Badass lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dick misses with some punches.
Dick has a couple of punches blocked by Badass.
Dick misses with the head strike.
Badass swings wildly with an uppercut but Dick uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dick working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dick can't find room to land a body shot as Badass controls the action.
Dick has a couple of punches blocked by Badass.
Dick misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Floppy Dick has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dick blocks a body shot from Badass.
Badass prevents a body shot from Dick.
Badass misses with a body punch. #T1#
Dick lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Dick as the two fighters clinch.
Dick tries to work over Badass's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Dick fails to land.
Dick tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Badass's elbow.
Dick gets through Badass's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dick misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dick working aggressively here.
Dick throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Badass creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dick blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Badass blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dick throws a head punch that misses.
Badass blocking some punches.
Dick misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dick. #T2#
Dick tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Badass misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dick blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dick working aggressively here.
Badass blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dick throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Badasss head.
Dick lands a body punch in the clinch.
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!
Badass blocks an uppercut.
Dick swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short uppercut from Badass.
A right hook to the body lands for Badass.
A head punch on the inside from Dick fails to land.
Dick fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dick creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Badass tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dick's elbow.
Badass misses with the head strike. #T3#
Badass makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dick creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #TD2#
Badass pulls guard.
Badass wants to sweep here but Dick controlling him for the moment.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Badass holds on and takes a little breather.
Dick stopping the sweep attempt from Badass.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Badass lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Dick being controlled here, momentarily.
Dick knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Badass on the ground.#T4#
Badass loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dick being controlled here, momentarily.
Dick wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Badass is now in half guard.
Dick avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Badass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Floppy Dick will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Dick lands a jab.
Badass throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dick counters with a nice uppercut.
Dick misses with a looping left.
Dick throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Badass counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dick swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL2#
Badass gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dick misses with a punch on the inside.
Dick misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left hand lands to the body for Badass.
Badass blocks a body shot from Dick.
Dick misses with the head strike.
Dick tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Badass lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dick backwards. #T1#
Dick working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dick.
Badass misses with a punch to the body.
Dick pushes Badass back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dick throws a head punch that misses.
Dick blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Badass has a couple of punches blocked by Dick.
Dick fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Badass blocking some punches.
Badass blocks an uppercut. #TD2#
Badass successfully pulls guard.
Dick is fighting to break Badass's control of his arms but Badass is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Dick preventing the sweep. #T2#
Badass keeping moving, preventing Dick from controlling successfully.
Badass has Dick pulled in close to control his posture.
Dick wants to stand and escape but instead Badass has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Dick being controlled here, momentarily. #T3#
Dick looking to control.
Dick utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Badass stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dick swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dick avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Badass controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dick throws a big shot that misses.
Floppy Dick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dick throws a hook but Badass blocks it.
Dick swings widly with a right hand
and Badass counters with a stiff right hand.
Badass lands with an uppercut that bounces Dick off the cage and back into range.
Dick throws out a loose jab but Badass uses good head movement to avoid it.
Badass wants to counter with a clinch but Dick pushes him away.
Dick is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Badass.
Badass uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dick.
A telegraphed right hand from Dick misses the target.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dick throws a right hand that misses
and Badass connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dick misses with a hook
and Badass counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dick lands with an uppercut that bounces Badass off the cage and back into range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Short Badass just about did enough to take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
Dick throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dick looks to throw the jab but Badass is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Badass! But no joy.
Badass fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dick manages to avoid it.
Dick throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Badass counters with a straight right hand.
Short Badass seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Badass ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dick moves away.
Dick is looking to counter punch.
Dick misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Badass.
Dick fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Badass manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dick throws a big shot that misses.
It seemed like Badass was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dick rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Badass to counter with a crisp jab.
Badass scores with a body shot. #T1#
Dick looks to throw the jab but Badass is out of range.
Badass misses with a looping left.
Dick ducks under a wild hook from Badass.
Dick misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Badass counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dick is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Badass.
Badass tries to counter with a clinch but Dick shakes him off and moves away.
Dick throws a lazy right hand but Badass sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A swing and a miss from Dick.
Dick misses with a right hand
and Badass counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Badass uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Badass! But no joy.
Dick throws a poor cross that misses
and Badass connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Badass defending well as Dick loads up on a big left hand.
A left lands for Badass.
Dick scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Badass doesn't seem bothered though.
Dick lands with an overhand left.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice jab there from Badass.
Dick takes a swing at Badass's ribcage but misses.
Dick lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Badass has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Badass slips a straight right by Dick.
Badass doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Dick waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Badass.
Dick fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Badass manages to avoid it.
Badass is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#T3#
Nice defenses there by Badass.
Dick lands a nice looking body shot.
Jab from Dick.
Dick pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Badass slips a jab from Dick.
Dick takes a swing at Badass's ribcage but misses.
Badass might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Dick missing with a left hand there. Badass was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dick showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Badass. #T4#
Badass slips a jab from Dick.
Badass throws out a counter right but Dick avoids it with no problem.
Dick throws a jab when Badass was well out of range.
Despite the aggression on Badass's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Dick throws a lazy uppercut
and Badass counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Dick throws a poor cross that misses
and Badass connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dick misses with a hook
and Badass counters with a stiff right hand.
Badass lands with an overhand left.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dick throws the left hand but Badass avoids the punch easily.#CL2#
Badass forces Dick back against the cage and clinches.
Badass is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dick to keep the fight standing.
Dick goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Badass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Short Badass will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R5#
Dick misses with an uppercut
letting Badass counter with a right hand.
Badass uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dick.
It seemed like Badass was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice defenses there by Badass.
Dick throws a right hand that Badass ducks under and follows up with a left that Badass also avoids with ease.
Dick swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dick on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#KD2#
Badass lands a left and a right that send Dick crashing to the mat, dazed. Badass thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
Dick is rocked!#CL2#
Badass has closed the distance and engaged Dick in a clinch.
Oh Dick is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Badass blocks an uppercut.
Badass blocks an uppercut.
Dick has a couple of punches blocked by Badass.
Dick swings away with an uppercut that misses. #TD2#
Badass manages to pull guard.
Dick looking to sit in guard and control but Badass gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Badass makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T1#
Badass lands a couple of digs.
Badass loads up on a big left hand. Dick felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Badass looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Dick can't hide his disappointment, as Badass celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Short Badass!
Short Badass is the new light heavyweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Short Badass started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: DK Battlegrounds I     
Date:   Aug 11, 2018
#R1#
Engelhard swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Badass counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Badass scores with a jab to the body.
Engelhard loads up on a big right hand but Badass slips the punch.
Engelhard misses with a body shot
and Badass cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#
It looks like Randy Engelhard has been cut.
Badass lands with a good body shot.
Engelhard swings widly with a right hand
enabling Badass to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Engelhard shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Badass pinned against the cage. Badass gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T1#
Badass misses the shot to the body.
Engelhard with the counter takedown but Badass avoids it easily.
Badass 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.
Engelhard uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Badass.
Engelhard misses with a series of wild punches.
An attempted straight right counter from Badass misses the target.
Badass cracks Engelhard with an open hand slap.
Badass swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Badass takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Badass ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Engelhard moves away.
A big left from Engelhard misses. #T2#
Engelhard looks to throw the jab but Badass is out of range.
Badass swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Badass misses with a wild body shot.
Engelhard looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A quick step to the side and Badass tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Engelhard looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Engelhard bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Badass dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Badass swings away with a body shot that misses
and Engelhard counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Badass is looking to wear down Engelhard with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Badass fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Engelhard manages to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A lazy left from Badass finds it's target.#T3#
Engelhard lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Badass looks to score with a jab to the body but Engelhard is just out of range.
Engelhard doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Engelhard throws a hook but Badass blocks it.
Badass is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Randy Engelhard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Badass's jab looks to have found its range, popping Engelhard under the eye.
Badass fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Engelhard manages to avoid it.
Engelhard throws a lazy uppercut
and Badass counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Engelhard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Badass was well out of range. Poor timing from Engelhard.
No luck for Engelhard with that takedown attempt.
It looked like Badass wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T4#
Engelhard throws a right hand that misses
enabling Badass to counter with a crisp jab.
Engelhard swings widly with a right hand
and Badass counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#
That has opened up Randy Engelhard's cut even more.
Badass uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Engelhard.
Engelhard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Badass.
Badass jabs at Engelhard's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Engelhard swings for the body but Badass moves out of range.
Engelhard drops his hands for a split second and Badass immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Engelhard face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Badass follows up with a right hand that knocks Engelhard into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Short Badass!
In his post fight interview, Short Badass started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: KONFLIKT XIV     
Date:   Jul 07, 2018
#R1#
Butcher misses with a combination
and Badass cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Butcher looks to land a left hand but Badass moved out of range nicely.
Badass is looking to counter the offense by Butcher and move into the clinch.
Butcher shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Badass eats them both and turns towards Butcher to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Badass dodges the punch combination from Butcher.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Butcher pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Badass has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD London BALLS OF STEEL in the buildup to the fight.
Badass avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Butcher misses with a hook
and Badass counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
A slow jab from Badass misses its intended target.
Butcher lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Badass circles away quickly and effectively.
Badass wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Badass defending well as Butcher loads up on a big left hand.
A combination from Butcher does no damage.
Badass is looking to counter punch.#CL#
Badass closes the distance and clinches.
Badass tries to throw a body punch but Butcher avoids it by throwing Badass back against the cage.
Badass scores with a shoulder strike.
Butcher is trying to break the clinch but Badass is controlling him.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Badass.
Butcher is trying to break the clinch but Badass is controlling him.#T2#
Badass lands a body shot.
Butcher wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Badass has him pressed against the cage.
Butcher will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Badass up against the cage.#BC2#
Butcher pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Badass throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Badass misses with a looping left.
Butcher misses with a body shot.
Butcher throws an off balance right hand
and Badass counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Badass bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Steve Butcher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Butcher throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Badass.
Badass has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Badass there as he acknowledges the shot.
Butcher takes a swing at Badass's ribcage but misses.
Badass throws a shot from downtown. Butcher moves away and avoids it.
Butcher misses with a double jab
and Badass counters with a straight right hand.
Good standup being displayed there by Butcher as he connects with a hook.
A shot to the body from Butcher misses
and Badass counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Butcher waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Badass.
Badass drops his hands momentarily and Butcher takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Butcher throws a left and a right that both miss
and Badass counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Butcher swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Badass counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Butcher rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Badass counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Badass throws a hook to the side of Butcher's head but Butcher sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Butcher uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Badass.
Badass moves out of range of the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Short Badass will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Butcher misses with an uppercut
and Badass counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Good standup being displayed there by Butcher as he connects with a hook.
Badass is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A slow jab from Badass misses its intended target.
Butcher misses with a hook.
Butcher scores with the left hand. Badass knows he should have avoided that one.
Badass cracks Butcher with an open hand slap.
Steve Butcher is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Badass has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Badass there as he acknowledges the shot.
Butcher throws a poor cross that misses
and Badass counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Badass looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Badass takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Butcher tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Badass was well out of range. Poor timing from Butcher.
Butcher misses the body punch
and Badass counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Butcher misses the jab.
Badass gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Butcher.#T2#
Butcher throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Butcher takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Badass ducks under a wild hook from Butcher.
Butcher misses with a hook. Badass ducked under it nicely.
Butcher misses with a hook
and Badass counters with a two punch combo.
Badass missing with a left hand there. Butcher was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Butcher looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Badass lands a head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Butcher misses with an uppercut. Badass saw that one coming.
An attempted straight right counter from Badass misses the target.
Badass throws a hook but Butcher blocks it.#T3##CL#
Badass closes the distance and pushes Butcher back into the cage.
Butcher blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Badass scores with a nice short uppercut.
Butcher is trying to maintain a safe position but Badass gets an underhook and turns Butcher into the cage.
Badass tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Butcher's elbow.
Butcher is looking to break free of the clinch but Badass has double underhooks. #BC2#
Butcher breaks from the clinch.
Badass swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Butcher misses with a hook
and Badass counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A jab from Butcher misses.
Badass is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Butcher.
Short Badass is winning the standup battle so far.
The fight stays on the outside here - Badass looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Butcher is looking for the big counter here.#T4#
A combination from Butcher does no damage.
Badass wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Butcher misses with a body shot.
Badass seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Butcher takes a swing at Badass's ribcage but misses.
Butcher throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Butcher lands a nice looking body shot.
Butcher swings widly with a right hand
and Badass counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Short Badass will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Butcher swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Badass misses with a left hand
and Butcher counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Badass takes one on the button.
Butcher fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Badass looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Badass sizes up Butcher with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Butcher thuds his right hand into Badass's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A big right from Badass misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Butcher. Badass does a little dance to reset his feet.
Badass is looking for a counter combo.#T1#
Butcher misses with a body shot.
Badass swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Butcher throws an off balance right hand
letting Badass counter with a right hand.
The fighters circling - Butcher throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Badass wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Danga de danga de dang - Butcher scores with a four punch combination!
Butcher looks to land a left hand but Badass moved out of range nicely.
Badass tries to counter by clinching up but Butcher breaks away and moves out of range.
Butcher throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Badass.
Badass is looking to counter the offense by Butcher and move into the clinch.
Badass throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
Badass moves out of range of the strikes.
Butcher swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Badass was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Butcher misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Badass counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Butcher takes a swing at Badass's ribcage but misses.
Badass lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Steve Butcher has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Butcher throws a right hand that misses
and Badass counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Butcher misses with a right hand
and Badass counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Butcher lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Badass circles away quickly and effectively.#T3#
Nice jab there from Butcher.
Butcher rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #CL#
and Badass counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Butcher is trying to force a seperation but Badass has the dominant position.
Badass softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Butcher struggles to land a body shot inside as Badass controls his hands.
Butcher is looking to control Badass's arms but Badass gets an underhook and turns him. Now Butcher has his back to the cage.
Badass digs a right hand underneath Butcher's ribcage. Butcher let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Butcher wants to get back to striking at distance but Badass won't allow it.
A shot in the inside from Badass.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Butcher.
Badass tries to work over Butcher's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Badass blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Badass lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #ROC#
Butcher is rocked!
Badass blocks a body shot from Butcher.
Butcher is still on wobbly legs! Can Badass finish him?
A frustrated look appears on Butcher's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Badass throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Butchers head.
Badass scores with a nice hook to the head.
Butcher blocks a body shot from Badass.
Badass throws a big uppercut that drops Butcher! More strikes from Badass and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Butcher lies dazed against the cage as Badass celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Short Badass!
Short Badass 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: KONFLIKT FC VIII     
Date:   May 26, 2018
#R1#
Badass takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kortig throws a jab but it's blocked by Badass.
Badass dodges the punch combination from Kortig .
Kortig misses the jab.
Kortig paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kortig misses with an uppercut. Badass saw that one coming.
Badass tries to counter by clinching up but Kortig breaks away and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Badass avoids the body shot from Kortig .
Badass appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kortig has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Badass is landing a low percentage of strikes.
A jab from Kortig misses. #T1#
Kortig throws a shot from downtown. Badass moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Badass wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kortig rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Badass moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Badass just misses with a punch to the body.
Kortig doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Badass moves away from the strike by Kortig .
A jab from Kortig finds it's way through Badass's defenses.
Badass takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kortig misses with a hook.
Badass seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Kortig fails to land with a series of punches.
An attempted straight right counter from Badass misses the target.#T2#
Good shot there by Badass.
Kortig misses with a hook
enabling Badass to counter with a crisp jab.
Kortig scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kortig looks to land a left hand but Badass moved out of range nicely.
Kortig swings widly with a right hand #CL#
and Badass counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kortig tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kortig tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Badass's elbow.
Kortig misses with the head strike.
Kortig doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T3#
Kortig is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Badass working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Kortig 's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Badass lands with a left to the head.
Badass lands a body punch in the clinch.
Badass misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Badass working aggressively here.
Kortig lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Badass misses with some punches. #T4#
Badass struggles to land a body shot inside as Kortig controls his hands.
Badass tries to work over Kortig 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kortig will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Badass up against the cage.
Kortig misses with the head strike.
Badass throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kortig s head.
Kortig misses with some punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kortig tries to throw a body punch but Badass avoids it by throwing Kortig back against the cage.
Badass blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robert Kortig 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#
Kortig throws a jab when Badass was well out of range.
Kortig throws a sloppy body shot
and Kortig takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kortig might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Kortig misses with an uppercut
and Badass counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Robert Kortig seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Kortig misses the target.
Kortig throws a right hand that Badass ducks under and follows up with a left that Badass also avoids with ease.
Kortig misses with a straight right.
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 Badass.
Kortig lands a head shot.#T1#
Badass connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kortig scores with a hook.
Kortig throws a big shot that misses.
Kortig connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Badass's hands.
Kortig throws a lazy right hand but Badass sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Badass throwing a counter right hand but Kortig manages to avoid it.#CL#
Badass rushes Kortig and presses him up against the cage.
Kortig blocking some punches.
Badass swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
Kortig blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kortig tries to work over Badass's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Badass softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kortig blocks an uppercut.
Badass throws a head punch that misses.
Kortig misses with the head strike.
Kortig tries to break free but Badass pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kortig .
Badass digs a right hand into Kortig 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kortig 's gas tank.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kortig throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
A head punch on the inside from Badass fails to land.
Badass blocks a body shot from Kortig .
Kortig is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Badass is keeping busy.
Kortig misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kortig wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kortig fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Kortig .
Badass misses with a hook from the clinch.
Badass blocks an uppercut. #T4#
Kortig fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Badass goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kortig misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kortig throws a head punch that misses.
Badass pushes Kortig back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kortig tries a body shot but Badass blocks it.
Badass has a couple of punches blocked by Kortig .
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kortig fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kortig throws a punch but it's blocked by Badass.
Kortig misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Short Badass will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Badass is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Badass is looking to clinch.
Kortig misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Badass counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL#
Kortig tries to keep at a distance but Badass has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kortig blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Badass swings wildly with an uppercut but Kortig uses good head movement to avoid it.
Badass fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Badass tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Badass lands a body shot in the clinch.
Badass can't find room to land a body shot as Kortig controls the action.
Kortig tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kortig misses with some punches.
Kortig works on Badass's body with a couple of short punches.
Badass lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Badass working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC2#
Kortig breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kortig ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Badass moves away.
Badass was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T2#
Kortig swings widly with a right hand
and Badass counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice cross by Badass.
Badass's corner calls for a 1-2. Badass obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Badass steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kortig .
Badass seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL#
Badass clinches with his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Badass lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kortig backwards.
Badass tries a body shot but Kortig blocks it.
Badass lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #ROC#
Kortig is rocked!#T3#
Kortig blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Badass tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kortig 's elbow.
Kortig misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kortig is trying to force a seperation but Badass has the dominant position.
Kortig can't find room to land a body shot as Badass controls the action.
Badass working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Kortig fails to land.
Kortig misses with a hook from the clinch.
A hook to the body from Kortig .
Badass tries to work over Kortig 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Badass lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Badass throws a punch but it's blocked by Kortig .
A nice left hand lands by Badass.
Kortig lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Badass blocks a body shot from Kortig .
Kortig misses with a hook from the clinch.
Badass prevents Kortig from breaking the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Badass misses with a punch to the body.
Kortig is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Short Badass showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Badass 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Apr 17, 2018
#R1#
Orlowski goes for a double leg but Badass avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Badass continues to drive forward.
Orlowski has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Caveman Training: London ($50 - S&C) in the buildup to the fight.
Badass tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Orlowski was well out of range. Poor timing from Badass.
As Badass looks to move away, Orlowski throws a big counter combo but Badass just gets out of the way.
Orlowski misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Badass! But no joy.
Badass has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Orlowski misses with an attempted mid kick.
Orlowski looks to score with a jab to the body but Badass is just out of range.
Orlowski takes one on the button.
Orlowski throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Badass counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Badass throws a series of punches but Orlowski avoids them all with ease.
Orlowski is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#TD#
Orlowski shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Badass trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Orlowski manages to pass to mount! #T1#
Orlowski landing shots from mount.
Badass wants to hold on but Orlowski pushes him away.
Orlowski with a couple of short strikes.
Badass is in all sorts of trouble here.
Orlowski punching from mount but Badass doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Orlowski 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.
A nice elbow there by Orlowski.#T2#
Orlowski is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Badass really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Orlowski. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Badass taking shots to the head.
Badass taking shots to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Orlowski throwing strikes here but Badass is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Orlowski with the ground and pound from mount.
Orlowski cracks Badass with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Badass tries to hold on but Orlowski pushes him away.
Badass is looking to improve his position but Orlowski isn't that keen on the idea.
Orlowski landing punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Badass is looking to improve his position but Orlowski isn't that keen on the idea.
Orlowski lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Orlowski landing shots from mount.
Orlowski landing strikes from the mount.
Orlowski lands a couple of good shots and Badass has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Orlowski missing with punches from the back.
Badass wants to escape the position. #T4#
Badass trying to control the action but Orlowski just sinks the hooks in.
Orlowski is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Orlowski gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Orlowski gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Orlowski apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Orlowski misses with a hook.
A little jabbing left from Badass on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jan Orlowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Orlowski shoots in for a takedown but Badass shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A little jabbing left from Badass on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jan Orlowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from Badass as Orlowski shoots in.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Orlowski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Orlowski went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Short Badass is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Badass throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice takedown defense from Badass. No joy for Orlowski on that attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jan Orlowski dominated that round.
That's time! Orlowski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Orlowski throws a combination that misses
and Badass counters with a stiff right hand.
Badass lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Orlowski fails with the takedown
and Badass counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Orlowski tries for a takedown but Badass sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Badass on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Short Badass seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Badass lands with a good body shot.
Orlowski takes one on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good standup being displayed there by Badass as he connects with a hook.#ROC2#
Orlowski is rocked!
Badass connects with a crisp jab.
Oh Orlowski is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Orlowski will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Orlowski seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jan Orlowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Badass keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #CUT2#
It looks like Jan Orlowski has been cut.
Badass might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#T1#
Orlowski with a lazy takedown attempt
and Badass counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Badass is looking to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Orlowski misses the target.
Orlowski swings for the body but Badass moves out of range.
It seemed like Badass was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Orlowski walks straight into a right hand from Badass - that's dropped him! Badass jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Orlowski from any more punishment! Orlowski complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Short Badass!

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Apr 14, 2018
#R1#
Gonsalez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Badass counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gonsalez thinking.
Gonsalez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gonsalez with a poor takedown
and Badass counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Badass scores with a sloppy right hand. Gonsalez should have avoided that one.
Badass lands a slapping body shot.
Badass has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Gonsalez with a lazy takedown attempt
and Badass connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Gonsalez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gonsalez is breathing heavily.
Gonsalez tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Badass defends well and Gonsalez ends up having to push Badass into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL2#
Badass clinches up against the cage.
Badass scores with a shot to the side of Gonsalez's head.
Nice body punch from Badass - that landed with a thud.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Badass lands a left hand.
Badass stops a takedown attempt from Gonsalez.
Gonsalez has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Badass after a bit of a struggle.
Badass prevents a takedown attempt there.
Badass lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T1#
Badass lands a hook that snaps the head of Gonsalez backwards. #ROC2#
Gonsalez is rocked!
Gonsalez goes for a takedown in the clinch but Badass prevents it.
Oh Gonsalez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Badass stops a takedown attempt from Gonsalez.
Badass lands a shot to the body.
Gonsalez seems to have got his legs back now.
Badass lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Badass lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right from Badass on the inside.
Badass cracks Gonsalez with a nice body shot.
Gonsalez changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Badass fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Badass dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gonsalez gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Badass gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Gonsalez is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Short Badass!

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Apr 10, 2018
#R1#
Rivera misses with a takedown
and Badass counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Badass connects with a jab.
Badass tries to clinch but Rivera is having none of it. #TD#
Rivera feints and as Badass raises his hands in defense, Rivera changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Badass can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rivera controls the pace.#SU#
Rivera stands up and waves to Badass to follow him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivera shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Badass connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rivera fails with the takedown
and Badass counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rafael Rivera. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Rivera takes one to the side of the head. #CL2#
Badass clinches.
Rivera is looking to take this one to the mat.
Rivera drops down looking for an ankle pick but Badass pulls his leg out and moves away.
Short Badass is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rivera is breathing heavily.
Badass cracks Rivera with a hook to the temple - Rivera is on wobbly legs here! Badass swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Rivera falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Badass wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Short Badass!

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Mar 11, 2018
#R1#
Badass uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vovchanchyn ducks under a wild hook from Badass.
Badass keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slow jab from Vovchanchyn misses its intended target.
Vovchanchyn lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Badass takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Vovchanchyn slips under a jab from Badass.
Badass throws a predictable looking body shot
and Vovchanchyn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vovchanchyn misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vovchanchyn takes one on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vovchanchyn. Badass does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Vovchanchyn throws an off balance right hand
and Badass counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Vovchanchyn tries to clinch up.
Vovchanchyn lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Vovchanchyn, as that shot connected. #CL#
Vovchanchyn pushes Badass up against the cage in a clinch.
Badass throws a punch but it's blocked by Vovchanchyn.
A body shot lands from Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn tries to circle away but Badass has him pinned against the cage.
Badass can't find room to land a body shot as Vovchanchyn controls the action.
Vovchanchyn is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Vovchanchyn is working Badass over against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vovchanchyn.
Badass blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vovchanchyn can't find room to land a body shot as Badass controls the action.
Vovchanchyn blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Vovchanchyn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T2#
Badass doesn't manage to clinch there - Vovchanchyn circles away.
Jab by Vovchanchyn.
A combination from Vovchanchyn does no damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Left hook, right uppercut from Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn lands with a shot to the body.
Vovchanchyn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Badass wants to counter with a clinch but Vovchanchyn pushes him away.
Badass takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nice defenses there by Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn cracks a nice hook into Badass's ribs.
Badass tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vovchanchyn lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Vovchanchyn moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Vovchanchyn throws a jab but it's blocked by Badass. #T3#
Vovchanchyn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Igor Vovchanchyn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vovchanchyn misses with a wild body shot.
Badass let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Vovchanchyn swings for the body but Badass moves out of range.
Badass looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Vovchanchyn lands with a right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Vovchanchyn misses the target.
Jab by Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Vovchanchyn thuds a left hand into Badass's body.#CL#
Vovchanchyn clinches with his opponent.
Vovchanchyn lands a body punch.
Vovchanchyn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vovchanchyn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vovchanchyn scores with a shoulder strike. #T4#
Vovchanchyn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vovchanchyn tries to work over Badass's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Badass blocks a body shot from Vovchanchyn. #BC#
Vovchanchyn manages to break the clinch.
Badass walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A cross from Vovchanchyn lands.
Badass takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Vovchanchyn just misses with a punch to the body.
A punch combination from Vovchanchyn misses.
Vovchanchyn lands a slapping body shot.
Vovchanchyn is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
The fighters circling - Vovchanchyn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Badass uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Igor Vovchanchyn dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Vovchanchyn fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Badass takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Badass takes one on the button.
Vovchanchyn loads up on a big right hand but Badass slips the punch.
We've been told by Vovchanchyn's head coaches at Arm Breakers/BJJ that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Vovchanchyn takes a jab right on the kisser. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Badass working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Badass fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vovchanchyn lands with a light punch inside. #BC#
Vovchanchyn breaks the clinch.
Vovchanchyn keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Vovchanchyn misses with a body shot
and Badass counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vovchanchyn's corner calls for a 1-2. Vovchanchyn obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T1#
Badass lands a nice hook to Vovchanchyn's body. Vovchanchyn takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Igor Vovchanchyn is winning the standup battle so far.
Vovchanchyn misses with a looping right.
Badass looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Vovchanchyn throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vovchanchyn is looking to clinch.
Vovchanchyn changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Vovchanchyn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Badass moves away.
Badass is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Vovchanchyn.
Badass tries to clinch but Vovchanchyn moves out of range.
Vovchanchyn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Badass tries to counter by closing the distance.
Badass scores with a hook to the body. Vovchanchyn takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T2#
A big left from Vovchanchyn misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Badass! But no joy.
Badass moves out of range as Vovchanchyn strikes.
Vovchanchyn throws a lazy uppercut
and Badass counters with a right hand to the body. #CL#
Vovchanchyn rushes Badass and presses him up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vovchanchyn throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Vovchanchyn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vovchanchyn blocking some punches.
Vovchanchyn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vovchanchyn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Badass's elbow.
Vovchanchyn throws a punch but it's blocked by Badass.
Vovchanchyn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vovchanchyn has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Vovchanchyn misses with the head strike.
Vovchanchyn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Badass misses with the head strike. #T3#
Vovchanchyn swings wildly with an uppercut but Badass uses good head movement to avoid it.
Badass lands a nice uppercut.
Vovchanchyn working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vovchanchyn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Badass lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Badass misses with a short punch on the inside.
Badass tries a body shot but Vovchanchyn blocks it. #BC#
Vovchanchyn breaks the clinch.
Vovchanchyn is looking to clinch.
Vovchanchyn misses with an uppercut. Badass saw that one coming.
Badass wants to counter with a clinch but Vovchanchyn pushes him away.
Badass fails with an attempt to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Vovchanchyn on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Vovchanchyn misses with a hook
enabling Badass to counter with a crisp jab.
Badass connects with a body shot.#T4#
Vovchanchyn just misses with a punch to the body.
Vovchanchyn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Badass was well out of range. Poor timing from Vovchanchyn.
Badass wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Badass gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A swing and a miss from Badass.
Nice defenses there by Vovchanchyn.
A jab from Vovchanchyn misses.
Vovchanchyn misses with a wild body shot.
Badass tries to counter by closing the distance.
Vovchanchyn lunges at Badass with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Badass's hand.
A big left from Vovchanchyn misses.
Vovchanchyn missing with a left hand there. Badass was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vovchanchyn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Badass! But no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Igor Vovchanchyn dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Vovchanchyn misses with a looping left.
Badass wants to counter the offense by Vovchanchyn and move into the clinch position.
Badass lands with a nice body punch.
Vovchanchyn throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Badass counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A jab from Vovchanchyn misses.
Vovchanchyn throws a looping overhand right but Badass ducks down to avoid it.
Jab by Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn digs a good hook to Badass's body.
Badass slips a jab from Vovchanchyn.#CL#
Vovchanchyn closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Badass swings wildly with an uppercut but Vovchanchyn uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Vovchanchyn breaks from the clinch.
Vovchanchyn throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
A slow jab from Vovchanchyn misses its intended target.
Badass throws an overhand right that lands on Vovchanchyn's shoulder, as Vovchanchyn tries to avoid the shot.
Badass defending well as Vovchanchyn loads up on a big left hand.
Vovchanchyn sets himself, and Badass steps forward looking for the clinch! Vovchanchyn avoids it this time.
Vovchanchyn throws a right hand that Badass ducks under and follows up with a left that Badass also avoids with ease.
Badass now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Vovchanchyn keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Badass blocks a jab.#CL#
Vovchanchyn moves into the clinch.
Badass misses with a punch to the body.
Vovchanchyn lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Vovchanchyn - that landed with a thud.
Badass takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vovchanchyn lands a nice shot to the body.
Vovchanchyn lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Vovchanchyn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Badasss head.
Badass has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T2#
Vovchanchyn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vovchanchyn throws a head punch that misses.
Vovchanchyn tries a body shot but Badass blocks it.
A right handed body shot lands from Badass.
Vovchanchyn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Badass blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vovchanchyn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vovchanchyn throws a punch but it's blocked by Badass.
Vovchanchyn struggles to land a body shot inside as Badass controls his hands.
Vovchanchyn lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vovchanchyn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Badass's elbow.
Igor Vovchanchyn has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Badass blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vovchanchyn lands a nice uppercut.
Badass blocks a body shot from Vovchanchyn. #T3#
Badass gets through Vovchanchyn's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Vovchanchyn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vovchanchyn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Badass misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice left hand lands by Badass.
Vovchanchyn throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Vovchanchyn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short left from Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn tries to throw a body punch but Badass avoids it by throwing Vovchanchyn back against the cage.
Good body shot from Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn has a couple of punches blocked by Badass.
Vovchanchyn lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Vovchanchyn lands with a right to the head.
Vovchanchyn digs a right hand into Badass's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Badass's gas tank.
Igor Vovchanchyn is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vovchanchyn creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vovchanchyn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Badasss head.
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!
Vovchanchyn lands a right hand.
Vovchanchyn is leaning against Badass and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Vovchanchyn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Vovchanchyn throws a punch but it's blocked by Badass.
Badass misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vovchanchyn lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Badass misses with a punch to the body.
Badass pushes Vovchanchyn back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Short Badass has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vovchanchyn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Badasss head.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop 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... Igor Vovchanchyn!

Igor Vovchanchyn 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.

 

 
 
 
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