Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: MFC - 25
Date: Oct 16, 2024

#R1#
Campbell takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #TD#
Tarlah looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Campbell!
Tarlah slows the pace down.
Tarlah working the head with strikes.
Tarlah landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Tarlah 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 Campbell's shoulder. That is not cool.
Campbell tries to bench press Tarlah off him but Tarlah keeps the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Campbell is being controlled here.
Tarlah lands a decent elbow from side control.
Campbell takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Tarlah in side control, just content to control the action for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Campbell tries to improve position but can't.
Tarlah 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 Campbell's shoulder. That is not cool. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
You can see the frustration on Campbell's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Campbell takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
An inside leg kick from Campbell misses.
Tarlah fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A head kick misses from Campbell.
Tarlah lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tarlah feints and then cracks Campbell's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Campbell down.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Campbell.#T3#
Tarlah lands with a thumping leg kick.
Campbell looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tarlah throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tarlah digs a good hook to Campbell's body.
Tarlah misses with a jab, cross combination. #TD#
Tarlah shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Tarlah content to control rather than advance. #T4#
Tarlah prevents Campbell from improving his position.
Tarlah performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Balink Tarlah 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##TD#
Tarlah drives through with a takedown into guard.
Tarlah pushing down on Campbell's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Tarlah is taking a breather. Campbell 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've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Tarlah working over Campbell with some ground and pound. Campbell looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Tarlah with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Tarlah lands a nice short elbow.
Tarlah is taking a breather. Campbell 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.
Tarlah has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Tarlah.
Tarlah 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. #T2#
Tarlah slips a nice elbow through Campbell's hands, connecting with Campbell's forehead.
Tarlah 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.
Tarlah moves into full mount! Campbell won't be happy about that!
Tarlah punishing his opponent with strikes.
Tarlah controlling his opponent.
Tarlah is landing with some decent strikes but Campbell is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Campbell is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Tarlah prevents Campbell from getting the reversal.
Tarlah controlling his opponent.
Tarlah with the ground and pound from mount. #T3#
Tarlah pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Tarlah controlling the pace for now.
Tarlah punishing his opponent with strikes. #T4#
Tarlah lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Tarlah controlling the position easily from mount.
Tarlah's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Campbell tries to hold on but Tarlah postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Balink Tarlah 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. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Tarlah dives in and scores a takedown into Campbell's guard.
Campbell can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tarlah controls the pace.
Tarlah seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Campbell for as long as he can get away with.
Tarlah forces his way into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarlah working Campbell over with strikes. #T1#
Tarlah controlling the pace.
Campbell trying to hold on to Tarlah's head to control him but Tarlah postures up.
Tarlah is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Tarlah controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Further stalling from Tarlah.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Campbell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tarlah manages to avoid it.#TD#
Tarlah drives through with a takedown into Campbell's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Campbell is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Tarlah dives into side control. #REVB#
Tarlah happy to just control the position for now.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Tarlah is stinking the place up with his stalling.#T3#
Tarlah continues to hold on tight.
Balink Tarlah overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tarlah scores with punches from side control.
Campbell seems a little lost for a moment, as Tarlah dominates the positioning.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tarlah lands a decent elbow from side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Balink Tarlah showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tarlah 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:26
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:26
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:26

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

Event: MFC - 21
Date: Sep 28, 2024

#R1##TD#
Tarlah decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Tarlah uses his free foot to push down on Campbell's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Campbell.
Tarlah is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Campbell can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Tarlah sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Tarlah has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Tarlah seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Campbell for as long as he can get away with.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarlah's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Tarlah lands with some strikes.#T1#
Campbell is trying to escape the mount.
Tarlah takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Further stalling from Tarlah.
Campbell is wriggling around trying to escape.
BOOM! Tarlah connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Campbell tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T2#
Tarlah controlling the pace for now.
Campbell tries to lock up and control but Tarlah gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Tarlah controlling the pace for now.
Tarlah dominating with strikes here.
Tarlah postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Campbell looks a forlorn figure.
Tarlah controlling from mount.
Tarlah 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.
Campbell wants to try and get back to his feet.
Tarlah controlling from mount. #T3##T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Tarlah lands with some strikes.
Tarlah controlling his opponent.
Campbell really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tarlah content just to control the position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Balink Tarlah 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#
Campbell shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tarlah defends it nicely.
Tarlah drops down looking for a counter takedown but Campbell sprawls and moves away.
Tarlah walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Campbell checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #TD#
Tarlah throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Campbell tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Tarlah is in Campbell's guard.
Tarlah showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Campbell trying to control the position.
Tarlah lands a couple of elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarlah scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Tarlah showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1#
Tarlah continues to stall.
Campbell 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#
Tarlah is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Campbell can do to turn this around?
Tarlah makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tarlah.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Campbell looking to pass the guard.
Tarlah manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Campbell manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##T2#
Tarlah stays in close to Campbell's body and controls the position.
Tarlah keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Campbell's head.
Tarlah not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
More hug and hope from Tarlah.#T3#
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Tarlah is stinking the place up with his stalling.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tarlah.
Tarlah turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tarlah scores with a jab to the body.
Tarlah lands a nice shot to the body.
Campbell tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T4#
Campbell dives in and grabs Tarlah's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tarlah pushes down on Campbell's head and hops out.
Campbell throws a head kick that misses. #TD#
Tarlah shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Campbell tries to kick Tarlah off in order to stand up. Tarlah Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Campbell is breathing heavily.
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!
Campbell is being controlled here.
Campbell is working to avoid the ground and pound but Tarlah connects with a decent elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Campbell trying to remain calm as Tarlah controls from the top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Balink Tarlah dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Tarlah closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Tarlah lands in his opponent's guard.
Campbell is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Tarlah dives into side control. #REVB#
Tarlah is putting a hurting on Campbell here, landing some big shots from side control.
Tarlah working the body and head with strikes.
Campbell takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Tarlah taking a breather here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarlah working away.
Tarlah taking a breather here. #T1#
Campbell tries to buck Tarlah off but Tarlah is having none of it.
Tarlah moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tarlah scores with punches from side control.
You can see the frustration on Campbell's face as Tarlah controls the position.
Campbell struggling a bit here.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Tarlah in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Campbell tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3#
Tarlah moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Tarlah.
Campbell takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Campbell manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Campbell trying to control from Tarlah's half guard. Tarlah has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Campbell wants to control from the top but Tarlah keeps moving. #T4#
Tarlah lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Balink Tarlah overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Campbell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tarlah pushes down on Campbell's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Tarlah keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

And that's the end of the fight!
Balink Tarlah showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tarlah 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: MFC - 18
Date: Sep 14, 2024

#R1#
Tarlah dives in and grabs Shima's left leg, looking for a takedown. Shima pushes down on Tarlah's head and hops out.
Tarlah ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shima moves away.
Tarlah takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Shima connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Shima misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Shima throws a right and a left that both miss.
Shima throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tarlah dives in and grabs Shima's left leg, looking for a takedown. Shima pushes down on Tarlah's head and hops out.
Shima throws a nice looking combination but Tarlah bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tarlah doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#CL#
Shima darts in and clinches Tarlah up against the cage.
Tarlah is looking for a takedown.
Tetsuo Shima has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Balink Tarlah.#BC#
Shima escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tarlah dives in for a single leg takedown but Shima sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Tarlah shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Shima defends it nicely.
Tarlah throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Shima's waist but Shima gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tarlah off to one side.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tarlah misses with a jab to the body
and Shima counters with a left and a right that stings Tarlah. #T1#
Shima uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tarlah.
Shima misses with a jab, cross combination. #CL#
Shima fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tarlah, pushing him back against the cage.
Shima misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tarlah tries to break the clinch but Shima is controlling the position.
A hook to the body from Shima.
Tarlah's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tarlah drops down looking for an ankle pick but Shima pulls his leg out and moves away.
Shima is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#KD#
Shima drops Tarlah with a beautiful combination! Tarlah stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Shima is looking for the KO!#ROC#Tarlah is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Balink Tarlah has been cut.
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!
Shima misses with the combination.
Tarlah is still on wobbly legs! Can Shima finish him?
Tarlah fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Shima avoids it really well and circles away.
Shima cracks Tarlah with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Tarlah tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Shima pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Tarlah is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tetsuo Shima!
Tetsuo Shima took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Thanks for the chance to become champion, it feels great ,looking forward to my first defense.'.

Event: MFC-16
Date: Sep 07, 2024

#R1#
Tarlah throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #TD2#
Tarlah gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Lawson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tarlah 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.
Lawson throws a big elbow that misses.
Tarlah has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Lawson has passed into side control.
Lawson misses with the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawson misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Tarlah struggling a bit here.
Tarlah is trying to improve his position.#T1#
An elbow from Lawson crashes against the mat.
Tarlah tries to bench press Lawson off him but Lawson keeps the position. #SUB2#
Lawson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lawson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Tarlah is looking to regain half guard here but Lawson keeps moving and retains side control.
Tarlah holding on.#SUB2#
Lawson is trying to get an arm triangle but Tarlah is defending well. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tarlah tries to buck Lawson off but Lawson is having none of it.#SUB2#
Lawson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Tarlah is looking for a sweep.
Lawson trying to control the position but Tarlah is working away. #T3##REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tarlah lands a nice shot to the body.
Tarlah throws a leg kick which misses Lawson's front leg but catches the back leg as Lawson tries to avoid it.
Tarlah misses with a wild body shot.
Tarlah ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Balink Tarlah is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lawson avoids the body shot from Tarlah.
Tarlah throws a body punch but Lawson moves out of range.
A combination from Tarlah does no damage. #T4#
A low kick from Tarlah is predictable there #TD2#
and Lawson counters with a single leg into guard. Tarlah didn't expect that.
Lawson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lawson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lawson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lawson won't allow Tarlah to sweep him here.
Lawson trying to control but Tarlah is working from the bottom.
Lawson throws a strike but Tarlah rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tarlah looking to pass the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lawson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tarlah controls the pace.
Tarlah has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jack Lawson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Lawson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Tarlah sprawls well initially but Lawson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Tarlah is pressing down on Lawson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Tarlah looking for a sweep. Not yet Tarlah, not yet.
Tarlah lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Tarlah trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarlah is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1##T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Tarlah has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#KD#
Nice combo by Tarlah! Oh, that's hurt him - Lawson falls to the canvas and Tarlah follows him into side control. #CUT#It looks like Jack Lawson has been cut.
Jack Lawson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tarlah creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#T3#
Tarlah 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.
Tarlah cracks Lawson with a big right hand but Lawson just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Lawson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Lawson trying to remain calm as Tarlah controls from the top position.
Lawson regains half guard there - taking advantage of Tarlah's attempt to lay and pray for a moment. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lawson is refusing to be controlled, as Tarlah sits in half guard.
Still in half guard, Tarlah seems content to control.
Lawson is holding on to half guard well.
Tarlah performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Balink Tarlah dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jack Lawson's cut.
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!#R3#
A low kick from Tarlah misses #TD2#
and Lawson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Lawson is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Tarlah reverses the position - he's now on top in Lawson's guard.
Lawson is pulling down on Tarlah's head. It's preventing any offense from Tarlah, at least for the moment.
Tarlah keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lawson's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarlah postures up.
Tarlah working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lawson's head.
Tarlah is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lawson can do to turn this around?#T1#
Lawson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tarlah is one step ahead there.
Lawson wants to get back to his feet but Tarlah is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Our spies down at at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym inform us that Lawson has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Tarlah not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Tarlah chips away with some ground and pound.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Lawson working a defensive guard but Tarlah manages to pass into side control anyway.
A lull in the action here as Tarlah stalls from top position.
Lawson struggling a bit here.#T3#
Lawson is not content to let Tarlah control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lawson tries to buck Tarlah off but Tarlah is having none of it.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Lawson is trying to escape the position but Tarlah is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tarlah throws a body punch but Lawson moves out of range.
Tarlah displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lawson.
As Lawson backs away, Tarlah returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Tarlah throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Lawson counters with a single leg into guard. Tarlah didn't expect that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tarlah pulls Lawson in close to prevent any damage.
Lawson looking to sit in guard and control but Tarlah gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T4#
Tarlah is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Tarlah cracks Lawson with a solid left hand.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tarlah trying to control the position from guard on top but Lawson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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 Balink Tarlah.
I think Tarlah 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Balink Tarlah!
Balink Tarlah thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: MFC- 14
Date: Aug 24, 2024

#R1#
Tarlah jabs at Averescu's body.
Tarlah lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Averescu at a distance.
Averescu throws a right hand that misses
and Tarlah counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #CL#
Averescu tries to keep at a distance but Tarlah has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Tarlah pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Balink Tarlah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tarlah tried to score with a low kick but Averescu checks it.
Averescu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tarlah has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tarlah there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tarlah throws a leg kick
and Averescu counters with a nice uppercut.
Tarlah throws a leg kick
and Averescu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Averescu checks the leg kick.
Averescu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tarlah. Averescu does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Tarlah closes the distance and pushes Averescu back into the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Tarlah is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Averescu can't fight it off and eventually Tarlah manages to take the fight to the floor. Averescu looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#T1#
Tarlah showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Averescu working for a triangle but Tarlah defends it easily.
Tarlah stays in close to Averescu's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Averescu has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Tarlah is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Averescu.
Averescu is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
Averescu is letting Tarlah control him for a moment.
Averescu tries to buck Tarlah off but Tarlah is having none of it.
Averescu is being controlled here.
Averescu is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Check out the look on Tarlah's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Averescu tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tarlah lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Averescu down.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tarlah is chipping away with strikes.
Tarlah taking a breather here. #T4#
Tarlah works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Averescu is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Averescu is letting Tarlah control him for a moment.
Averescu is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Averescu keeps trying to improve his position.
Tarlah lands a nice forearm strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Balink Tarlah dominated that round.
That's time! Tarlah's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Tarlah finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Tarlah has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Averescu is trying to keep an underhook but Tarlah manages to get the takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Averescu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tarlah drops an elbow to the side of Averescu's head.
Tarlah seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarlah's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Tarlah lands with a punch from half guard. #T1#
Tarlah controlling the action here.
Averescu tries to roll over but Tarlah keeps him under control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Averescu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Tarlah lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #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.
Tarlah is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
Averescu looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Averescu wants to get back to his feet.
Averescu tries to get to full guard but Tarlah has control of the leg.
Averescu is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tarlah scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB2#
Averescu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3#
Tarlah takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Tarlah working over Averescu with some ground and pound. Averescu looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Tarlah is controlling the pace.
Tarlah scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Tarlah scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Tarlah content to control rather than advance.
Tarlah passes to full mount! #T4#
Tarlah raining down hammerfists from mount.
Tarlah pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Tarlah takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Averescu bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tarlah is pulling down on Averescu's head. It's preventing any offense from Averescu, at least for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Balink Tarlah dominated that second 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. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Tarlah swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Averescu! But no joy.
A bone on bone clash there as Averescu blocks the leg kick.
Tarlah throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tarlah ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Averescu moves away.#CL#
Tarlah moves into the clinch.
Averescu is struggling to control the position.#TD#
Tarlah gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.

Averescu manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Tarlah keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Tarlah turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Tarlah manages to end up in side control.

Averescu explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Averescu throws a good cross that connects.
We've been informed that Averescu has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Tarlah wants to slow Averescu down by chopping away at his legs. #T1#
Tarlah swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Averescu with a hook.
A low kick from Tarlah is predictable there
and Averescu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tarlah misses with a low kick.
Tarlah swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Averescu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tarlah 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.
Tarlah misses the body punch
enabling Averescu to counter with a crisp jab.
Tarlah misses with a low kick.
Tarlah tries to clinch but Averescu is having none of it.
Tarlah throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Averescu throws out a counter right but Tarlah avoids it with no problem.
Tarlah with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Balink Tarlah is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Tarlah gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T2##BC#
Tarlah pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Averescu lands a nice shot that snaps Tarlah's head back.
Tarlah tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A low kick from Tarlah misses
and Averescu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Averescu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tarlah misses with a body shot.
Averescu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tarlah throws a sloppy body shot
and Averescu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Averescu throws a shot from downtown. Tarlah moves away and avoids it.
Tarlah moves to clinch but Averescu breaks away
enabling Averescu to counter with a crisp jab.
Averescu 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.
Tarlah throws a right and a left that Averescu avoids nicely.
Averescu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tarlah tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Averescu was well out of range. Poor timing from Tarlah.#T3#
Tarlah lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #CUT#It looks like Dan Averescu has been cut.
Tarlah swings for the body but Averescu moves out of range.
Averescu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tarlah throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Averescu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A bone on bone clash there as Averescu blocks the leg kick.
Tarlah works Averescu's body with a nice hook.
Tarlah swings for the body but Averescu moves out of range. #CL#
Tarlah darts in and clinches Averescu up against the cage.#TD#
Tarlah lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Averescu looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tarlah 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.
Tarlah is controlling the pace. #T4#
Averescu wants to get back to his feet.
Tarlah not doing much here.
Dan Averescu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Averescu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tarlah sitting and controlling from the half 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 Balink Tarlah.
Well Tarlah 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Balink Tarlah!
After winning the bout, Balink Tarlah thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: MFC-12
Date: Aug 10, 2024

Dan Averescu really struggled with his weight cut for this fight. After coming in at 173.4, he had two hours to cut the additional weight. He was unable to do so and as a result, his fight with Balink Tarlah was cancelled.

Event: MFC-9
Date: Jul 20, 2024

#R1#
Anderson with a jab.
The fighters circling - Anderson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Anderson has a takedown stuffed.
Tarlah wants to counter with a clinch but Anderson pushes him away.
Anderson doesn't manage to clinch there - Tarlah circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Anderson. Tarlah does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tarlah looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Anderson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tarlah on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson connects with a body shot.
Anderson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tarlah sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Anderson somewhat.
It seemed like Tarlah was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1##TD#
Anderson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Tarlah manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Anderson manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Tarlah trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SUB#
Anderson working for a triangle but Tarlah defends it easily. #SUB#
Anderson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Anderson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Anderson slows the pace down in half guard.
Anderson prevents Tarlah from improving his position.#T3#
Anderson thows a huge punch but Tarlah dodges it nicely.
Anderson wants to take a breather but Tarlah is having none of it.
Tarlah wants to improve his position but Anderson is controlling well.
Anderson trying to mount his opponent but Tarlah defends it.
Tarlah makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tarlah.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Anderson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Anderson pushing down on Tarlah's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Tarlah is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Anderson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tarlah keeps working.
Tarlah trying to control here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Tarlah makes his way to full guard, as Anderson worked for a kimura.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sparky Anderson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Tarlah steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Anderson.
Anderson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Some wild striking there from Anderson.
Despite the aggression on Tarlah's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Anderson throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and Tarlah counters with a nice double leg into side control. Anderson won't be happy with that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarlah wants to lay and pray for a moment but Anderson keeps working.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tarlah grinds an elbow into Anderson's temple.
Tarlah is looking to take a break and control but Anderson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Anderson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The referee asks Tarlah politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Tarlah prefers to stall for the moment though.
Anderson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tarlah creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Tarlah trying to control the action but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Anderson is trying to improve his position.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Anderson struggling a bit here.
Anderson is trying to get back to half guard.
Anderson is not content to let Tarlah control the position.
Tarlah landing a few strikes.
Anderson tries to improve position but can't. #T3#
Tarlah is looking to take a break and control but Anderson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Anderson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Tarlah has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Anderson is working away from the top position though.
Anderson is keen to just control but Tarlah is a slippery customer.
Anderson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Anderson is pressing down on Tarlah's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tarlah is holding on for now.
Tarlah is looking for a sweep. Anderson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4##SUB#
Anderson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tarlah defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anderson is keen to just control but Tarlah is a slippery customer.
Tarlah works his way to full guard. Good work.
Sparky Anderson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tarlah 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.
Anderson tries to free his leg and advance position but Tarlah is retaining full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tarlah seems keen to control Anderson's posture.
Anderson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tarlah can do to turn this around?
Tarlah keeping full guard, as Anderson tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Balink Tarlah 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#
Anderson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Anderson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Anderson misses with a combination #TD2#
and Tarlah counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Anderson!
Anderson is trying to get back to half guard.
Tarlah 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 Anderson's shoulder. That is not cool.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson tries to buck Tarlah off but Tarlah is having none of it.
A lull in the action here.#T1#
Tarlah laying and praying for a moment but Anderson takes advantage and regains half guard.
Anderson is pressing down on Tarlah's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Anderson is controlling Tarlah's posture.
Tarlah not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Tarlah lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Tarlah must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Anderson is trying to control the position from the bottom. #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.
Tarlah trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tarlah controlling from the top position.
Tarlah trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A combination from Anderson does no damage.
Anderson closes the distance but Tarlah moves to the side
and Tarlah counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Anderson thinking. #T3#
Anderson throws a right hand that misses
and Tarlah counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #CL#
Anderson clinches up with Tarlah and pushes him back against the cage.
Anderson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tarlah is defending well.
Tarlah drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Anderson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Anderson is pressed up against the cage. Tarlah has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Anderson down to the mat. Anderson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown but Tarlah shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sparky Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Anderson looks to land a left hand but Tarlah moved out of range nicely.
Tarlah is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Anderson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tarlah.
Anderson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A lazy left from Anderson finds it's target.
Anderson lands with an uppercut that bounces Tarlah off the cage and back into range.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tarlah circles away from the clinch attempt
and Tarlah counters with a nice body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Balink Tarlah comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tarlah 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Balink Tarlah!
Balink Tarlah decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: MFC-7
Date: Jul 06, 2024

#R1#
Anstey dips to his left and cracks Tarlah with an uppercut!
Anstey scores with a sloppy right hand. Tarlah should have avoided that one.
Anstey cracks Tarlah with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Anstey throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tarlah.
Tarlah with the counter takedown but Anstey avoids it easily.
Anstey connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Anstey throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tarlah counters with a stiff right hand.
Anstey misses with a body shot
and Tarlah counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Anstey connects with a body shot.
Anstey fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tarlah is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anstey misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tarlah with the counter takedown but Anstey avoids it easily.#T1#
Anstey throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tarlah wants to counter with a clinch but Anstey pushes him away.
Anstey misses with a hook. Tarlah ducked under it nicely.
Tarlah looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Anstey looks to score with a jab to the body but Tarlah is just out of range.
Tarlah let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Anstey. Tarlah does a little dance to reset his feet.
Anstey misses with a body shot.
Tarlah looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Anstey throws a poor cross that misses #CL2#
and Tarlah moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Tarlah works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Anstey keeping moving, preventing Tarlah from controlling successfully.
Tarlah lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T2#
Tarlah looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Let's hope that Tarlah 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.
Anstey looking for a sweep. Not yet Anstey, not yet. #T3#
Tarlah trying to control the position from guard on top but Anstey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tarlah working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Anstey stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Anstey swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tarlah counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Anstey slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Anstey misses with a straight right.
Tarlah swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tarlah uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Anstey.
Tarlah appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Corwin Anstey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anstey swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD2#
and Tarlah counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #T4#
Tarlah trying to advance position but Anstey counters by regaining guard.
Tarlah stands and throws Anstey's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Tarlah slows the pace down.
Anstey manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tarlah has hold of Anstey's hands but Anstey slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Tarlah is refusing to be controlled, as Anstey sits in half guard.
Anstey throwing shots but Tarlah is blocking nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Corwin Anstey 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#
Anstey thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tarlah swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Decent striking displayed by Anstey there.
Tarlah ducks under a wild hook from Anstey.
And Tarlah tries to counter it with a takedown but Anstey pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Corwin Anstey is winning the standup battle so far.
Anstey swings for the body but Tarlah moves out of range.
Tarlah drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Anstey defends it well.
Tarlah takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Anstey scores with a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anstey fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tarlah drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Anstey defends it well.
Anstey misses with a straight left.
Tarlah let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Anstey throws a poor cross that misses #TD2#
and Tarlah counters with a single leg into guard. Anstey didn't expect that. #T1#
Anstey tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tarlah controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Tarlah.
Tarlah throws an elbow that misses. Anstey uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tarlah's guard. Nice move by Anstey!#REVR#
Anstey trying to control but Tarlah is working from the bottom. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Anstey looking to sit in guard and control but Tarlah gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Tarlah engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Tarlah wants to control from the top but Anstey keeps moving.
Tarlah loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T3#
Anstey looking for a sweep. Not yet Anstey, not yet.
Tarlah looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Tarlah trying to control the position from guard on top but Anstey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anstey seems keen to control Tarlah's posture.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tarlah wants to control from the top but Anstey keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Anstey works over Tarlah's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT#It looks like Balink Tarlah has been cut.
Anstey closes the distance and clinches up with Tarlah, looking for a takedown. Anstey pushes Tarlah against the cage but Tarlah circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Anstey throws a looping overhand right but Tarlah ducks down to avoid it.
And Tarlah tries to counter it with a takedown but Anstey pushes his down on his head and steps out.
No joy there for Anstey, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Corwin Anstey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tarlah avoids the body shot from Anstey.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Anstey rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tarlah moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Anstey misses with a double jab #CL2#
and Tarlah counters by clinching up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Corwin Anstey dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Balink Tarlah's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Tarlah avoids the body shot from Anstey.
Tarlah unleashes a big counter combination but Anstey bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Anstey throws a right and a left that Tarlah avoids nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Anstey. Tarlah does a little dance to reset his feet.
Anstey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Anstey sets himself, and Tarlah steps forward looking for the clinch! Anstey avoids it this time.
Anstey misses with a wild body shot.
Tarlah tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Tarlah dodges the punch combination from Anstey.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarlah avoids a punch combination nicely. #T1#
Anstey misses with an uppercut.
And Tarlah tries to counter it with a takedown but Anstey pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Anstey misses the shot to the body.
Tarlah doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Anstey misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Anstey throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Anstey misses with a series of wild punches.
Anstey throws out a loose jab but Tarlah uses good head movement to avoid it.
Anstey throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tarlah counters with a one-two to the body. #T2#
Tarlah takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tarlah uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Anstey.
Tarlah drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Anstey defends it well.
Anstey rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
and Tarlah counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tarlah sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Tarlah trying to control the position from guard on top but Anstey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anstey 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#
Tarlah controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Tarlah wants to control from the top but Anstey keeps moving.
Tarlah controls from within his opponent's guard.
Tarlah trying to control the position from guard on top but Anstey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tarlah tries to free his leg and advance position but Anstey is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tarlah has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tarlah there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tarlah slips a jab and a cross from Anstey.
A countering left hand to the body from Tarlah misses.
Anstey swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tarlah counters with a stiff right hand.
Anstey takes a swing at Tarlah's ribcage but misses.
Anstey with a nice cross.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anstey looks to land a combination but Tarlah avoids it well.
Tarlah tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Anstey misses with a hook to the body
and Tarlah connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Corwin Anstey clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Balink Tarlah's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
Anstey throws a lazy right hand but Tarlah sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tarlah tries to counter by closing the distance.
Anstey throws a body punch but Tarlah moves out of range.
Anstey swinging wildly here.
Anstey throws a low kick, looking for Tarlah's leg but Tarlah calmly moves out of range.
Anstey lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tarlah circles away quickly and effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anstey swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Tarlah counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Anstey takes a swing at Tarlah's ribcage but misses.
Anstey misses the jab.#T1#
Anstey throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tarlah feints the counter takedown.
Anstey throws a poor cross that misses #TD2#
and Tarlah counters with a takedown into side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Tarlah wants to control but Anstey is keeping him busy.
Anstey is looking for a sweep.
Anstey can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
Tarlah happy to just control the position for now.
Anstey is working to avoid the ground and pound but Tarlah connects with a decent elbow.
Tarlah wants to lay and pray for a moment but Anstey keeps working.
Tarlah is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Anstey will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Tarlah is looking to take a break and control but Anstey is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T3#
Tarlah taking a breather here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Anstey lands a right hook to the body.
Tarlah moves out of range as Anstey strikes.
Anstey swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Anstey is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tarlah can do to turn this around?
Anstey throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tarlah sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tarlah tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Anstey wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A slow jab from Anstey misses its intended target.
Tarlah wants to counter the offense by Anstey and move into the clinch position.
Anstey misses with a telegraphed body shot #TD2#
so Tarlah counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Tarlah stays in close to Anstey's body and controls the position.
Tarlah postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tarlah throws a big right hand that misses.
Tarlah is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Balink Tarlah dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Balink Tarlah's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're 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.#R5#
Tarlah slips under a jab from Anstey.
Anstey swings widly with a right hand #CL2#
and Tarlah counters by clinching up.
Tarlah tries for a takedown but Anstey manages to get underhooks.
Anstey is trying to maintain a safe position but Tarlah gets an underhook and turns Anstey into the cage.#TD2#
Tarlah wants the takedown. Anstey is fighting it off but Tarlah persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Anstey's guard against the cage.
Tarlah showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Tarlah trying to control but Anstey is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anstey looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Tarlah puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T1#
Tarlah sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Anstey defending well though.
Anstey is refusing to be controlled, as Tarlah sits in half guard.
Anstey blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tarlah.
Tarlah with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Anstey is looking for a sweep. Tarlah is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Anstey is trying to control but Tarlah passes into side control!
Tarlah content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Balink Tarlah has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Anstey is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Tarlah controlling from side mount.
Tarlah misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Tarlah lands a few punches from side control.#T3#
Anstey is not content to let Tarlah control the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Anstey misses with a right hand
and Tarlah counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tarlah avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tarlah is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Anstey misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Tarlah to counter with a crisp jab.
Anstey misses with a combination #TD2#
and Tarlah counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Anstey! #T4#
Anstey is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Anstey manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Tarlah sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Tarlah prevents Anstey from improving his position.
Balink Tarlah has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Corwin Anstey is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Anstey is working hard here to advance position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Balink Tarlah comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Anstey 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 48:47
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 48:47
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Corwin Anstey!
Corwin Anstey retains his welterweight title!
Post fight, Corwin Anstey took to the microphone: 'That's how it's done, I want to go again asap.'.

Event: MFC-4
Date: Jun 22, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Teodorovic throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Tarlah was covering up waiting for the punch and Teodorovic finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Teodorovic wants to control from the top but Tarlah keeps moving. #SUB2#
Teodorovic drops back, looking for a kneebar! Tarlah looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Tarlah looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Tarlah! #REVR#
Teodorovic can't do much from the bottom here.
Tarlah 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 Teodorovic's shoulder. That is not cool.
Tarlah lands a decent elbow from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teodorovic is being controlled here.
Teodorovic is looking for a sweep.
Teodorovic manages to work his way to half guard, despite Tarlah's best efforts.
Tarlah is nestled in close to Teodorovic, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T1#
Teodorovic tries to roll over but Tarlah keeps him under control.
Tarlah controlling the action here.
Tarlah working Teodorovic over with strikes.
Tarlah content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Teodorovic is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tarlah scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB2#
Teodorovic is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tarlah pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ground and pound from Tarlah.
Tarlah looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#SU#
Tarlah stands up from half guard. #T3#
Teodorovic with a poor takedown
enabling Tarlah to counter with a crisp jab.
No luck for Teodorovic with that takedown attempt.
Tarlah attempts a counter takedown but Teodorovic avoids it well and moves away.
Teodorovic looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Teodorovic tries for a takedown but Tarlah circles away easily
and Tarlah counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Balink Tarlah has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jovan Teodorovic.
Teodorovic shoots and misses
letting Tarlah counter with a right hand.
Teodorovic looks winded!
Teodorovic misses with a takedown
and Tarlah counters with a right hand to the body. #T4#
Teodorovic has his takedown stuffed
letting Tarlah counter with a right hand.
Teodorovic misses with a takedown
enabling Tarlah to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Teodorovic shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tarlah counters with a nice body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Balink Tarlah dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Teodorovic shoots and misses
and Tarlah makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Teodorovic shoots and misses
and Tarlah counters with a stiff right hand.
Teodorovic has his takedown stuffed
and Tarlah counters with a straight right hand.
Balink Tarlah has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jovan Teodorovic.
Teodorovic has his takedown stuffed
and Teodorovic 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.
Teodorovic doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Tarlah to counter with a crisp jab.
Teodorovic is breathing heavily.#T1#
Teodorovic with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tarlah counters with a nice body shot.
Teodorovic gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Tarlah counters by clinching up. #TD#
Tarlah has picked Teodorovic up - he's going for a ride! Tarlah dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Tarlah slows the pace down in half guard.
Teodorovic is looking to improve his position.
Tarlah slips a nice elbow through Teodorovic's hands, connecting with Teodorovic's forehead.#T2#
Tarlah working the head and body with strikes.
Tarlah controlling the action here.
Tarlah has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Tarlah works his way into full mount!
Tarlah cracks Teodorovic with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena. #T3#
Tarlah controlling his opponent.
Tarlah seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Teodorovic for as long as he can get away with.
Tarlah landing strikes, looking to finish!
Tarlah looking to control and managing it successfully.
Tarlah lands a couple of good shots and Teodorovic has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Teodorovic is in bad spot here.
Tarlah is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position. #T4#
Tarlah is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Tarlah 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. Tarlah gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Tarlah apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Teodorovic misses with a takedown
and Tarlah counters with a nice body shot.
Teodorovic has his takedown stuffed
and Tarlah counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Teodorovic has his takedown stuffed
enabling Tarlah to counter with a crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Balink Tarlah dominated that second 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!#R3#
Teodorovic tries for a takedown but Tarlah circles away easily#CL#
and Tarlah counters by moving into the clinch.
Teodorovic goes for a takedown attempt but Tarlah pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Teodorovic shoots and misses
and Tarlah counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Balink Tarlah has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jovan Teodorovic.
Teodorovic shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Tarlah counter with a right hand.
Teodorovic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teodorovic has his takedown stuffed
and Tarlah counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Teodorovic misses with a takedown attempt
and Tarlah counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Teodorovic thinking.
Teodorovic gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD#
and Tarlah counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Teodorovic can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tarlah controls the pace.
Tarlah advances position into side control!
Tarlah takes a little break here. Teodorovic wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Tarlah continues to stall.#T2#
Teodorovic is looking to regain half guard here but Tarlah keeps moving and retains side control. #T3#
Tarlah landing strikes.
The referee asks Tarlah politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Tarlah prefers to stall for the moment though.
Tarlah is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Teodorovic can do to turn this around?
More hug and hope from Tarlah.
Tarlah is working Teodorovic over with some ground and pound from side control.
Tarlah staying calm.
Teodorovic takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain. #T4#
Tarlah content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Tarlah's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Further stalling from Tarlah.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
This is a sustained period of stalling by Tarlah.
Tarlah grinds an elbow into Teodorovic's temple.

And that's the end of the fight!
Balink Tarlah showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tarlah 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 30:25
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:25
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Balink Tarlah!
Our winner, Balink Tarlah, 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: MFC
Date: Jun 09, 2024

#R1#
Quantou tries for a takedown but Tarlah circles away easily
and Tarlah counters with a straight right hand.
Nice sprawl there from Tarlah as Quantou shoots in.
Tarlah drops down looking for a counter takedown but Quantou sprawls and moves away.
Quantou tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tarlah defends well and Quantou ends up having to push Tarlah into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Balink Tarlah has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zhandouji Quantou.
Quantou fails with the takedown#TD#
and Tarlah counters with a nice double leg into side control. Quantou won't be happy with that.
Tarlah working the head with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarlah 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 Quantou's shoulder. That is not cool.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Quantou tries to bench press Tarlah off him but Tarlah keeps the position.
Tarlah 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#
Quantou keeps trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Quantou trying to remain calm as Tarlah controls from the top position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Quantou can do anything to dispel that myth.
Quantou on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Tarlah working the ground and pound.
Quantou being controlled for a moment. #T2#
Tarlah's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Further stalling from Tarlah.
Tarlah connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Quantou some visible discomfort.
Tarlah trying to control the position but Quantou is working away.
Quantou struggling a bit here.#T3#
Tarlah works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Quantou is letting Tarlah control him for a moment.
You can see the frustration on Quantou's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Quantou tries to buck Tarlah off but Tarlah is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Quantou's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Tarlah controlling from side mount.
Quantou is looking for a sweep.
Tarlah working the ground and pound. #T4#
Quantou tries to improve position but can't.
Quantou struggling a bit here.
A lull in the action here as Tarlah stalls from top position.
Tarlah working the body and head with strikes.
Quantou is trying to escape the position but Tarlah is controlling the position.
Tarlah grinds an elbow into Quantou's temple.
Tarlah wants to control but Quantou is keeping him busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Quantou is looking for a sweep.
Tarlah in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Quantou is looking for a sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Balink Tarlah dominated that round.
That's time! Tarlah's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Quantou tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tarlah swivels and escapes.
Quantou shoots in but Tarlah avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Quantou shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD#
and Tarlah counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Balink Tarlah has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zhandouji Quantou.
Quantou not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tarlah pushing down on Quantou's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarlah slows the pace down in half guard. #T1#
Tarlah wants to control but Quantou is keeping him busy.
Tarlah is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Tarlah prevents Quantou from improving his position.
Quantou 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.
Tarlah slows the pace down in half guard.
Quantou wants to control but Tarlah is keeping busy. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tarlah trying to control the action but Quantou is working from the bottom.
Tarlah prevents Quantou from improving his position.
Tarlah trying to mount his opponent but Quantou defends it.
Quantou wants to control but Tarlah is keeping busy and won't allow it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Quantou gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tarlah counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Quantou misses with a takedown
and Tarlah counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Quantou.
Quantou shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tarlah defends it nicely.
Quantou throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tarlah's waist but Tarlah gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Quantou off to one side.
It looked like Tarlah was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Quantou.
Quantou misses with a takedown attempt
and Tarlah counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T4#
Quantou shoots in looking for a takedown. Tarlah tries to sprawl out of it but Quantou keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tarlah manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Quantou shoots in for a double leg but Tarlah sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Quantou shoots and misses
and Tarlah connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Quantou shoots and misses
and Tarlah makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Quantou is breathing heavily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Quantou shoots and misses
and Tarlah counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Quantou misses with a takedown
and Tarlah counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Quantou thinking.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Balink Tarlah dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Quantou bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Tarlah manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Tarlah slows the pace down in half guard.
Tarlah has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Balink Tarlah overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Tarlah connects with a nice short shot to Quantou's temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarlah 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.
Quantou is looking to get back to full guard here but Tarlah has managed to pass to side control instead.
Tarlah just content to control the position. #T1#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Tarlah.
Quantou is looking to reverse the position.
Quantou is trying to get back to his feet.
Tarlah working the ground and pound.
Tarlah slows the pace down. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Quantou tries to improve position but can't.
Tarlah is looking to take a break and control but Quantou is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tarlah controls the position from side control.
Quantou is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Tarlah 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. #T3#
Tarlah trying to control the action but Quantou is working from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Quantou tries to bench press Tarlah off him but Tarlah keeps the position.
Quantou is still trying to improve position.#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.
Tarlah wants to lay and pray for a moment but Quantou keeps working. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Quantou shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tarlah defends it nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Tarlah. No joy for Quantou on that attempt.
Tarlah was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Quantou fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Tarlah to the ground. Quantou is now in Tarlah's guard.
Tarlah keeping moving, preventing Quantou from controlling successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
Balink Tarlah showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tarlah 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:26
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:26
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Balink Tarlah!
Our winner, Balink Tarlah, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: CCC 31 : Wilder vs Oren
Date: May 25, 2024

#R1#
Tarlah circles away from the clinch attempt.
Liu scoring well with a low kick there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Liu.
Liu throws a leg kick which misses Tarlah's front leg but catches the back leg as Tarlah tries to avoid it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Liu.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Liu.
Tarlah takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A nice leg kick lands there from Liu.
Liu looks to score with a jab to the body but Tarlah is just out of range.
Tarlah drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Liu defends it well.
Liu is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Tarlah moves out of range of the leg kick from Liu.
Tarlah is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Liu throws a right hand that misses
and Liu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Liu stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
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!
Liu scores with a one two! Tarlah had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Tarlah takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tarlah takes one to the side of the head. #T1#
Liu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tarlah.
It seemed like Tarlah was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Liu connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tarlah. Tarlah circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#ROC#Tarlah is rocked!
Tarlah looks up at the clock. Bad move! Liu lands a right hand from hell, dropping Tarlah. Liu pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jun Liu!
Jun Liu managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Stoner's Killer Apparel, into his post fight interview.

Event: CCC 24 : Gretel vs Laguera
Date: Apr 27, 2024

#R1#
Dickinson scores with the left hand. Tarlah knows he should have avoided that one.
Dickinson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CUT#It looks like Balink Tarlah has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dickinson. Tarlah does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Tarlah on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dickinson throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Tarlah counters with a nice double leg into side control. Dickinson won't be happy with that.
Tarlah working away.
Dickinson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tarlah wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Dickinson wants to control but Tarlah postures up.
Dickinson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tarlah misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Dickinson wants to control but Tarlah postures up.
Dickinson is pushing Tarlah's head away, looking to escape. Tarlah manages to hold on to the position though.#T1#
Dickinson is trying to get back to half guard.
Tarlah wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dickinson keeps working.
Dickinson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tarlah wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dickinson keeps working.
Dickinson is looking for a sweep.
Dickinson gets back to half guard.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dickinson controlling the position well.
Dickinson wants to get back to his feet.
Tarlah wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dickinson keeps working. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dickinson wants to land a leg kick but Tarlah is out of range.
Tarlah is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dickinson with a body shot.
Dickinson throws a sloppy head kick
and Tarlah makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Dickinson stalks Tarlah and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Tarlah's face. Tarlah staggers backwards, shaken.
Dickinson looks to throw the jab but Tarlah is out of range.
Tarlah lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Dickinson shoots in for a takedown but Tarlah shows good takedown defense.
It seemed like Tarlah was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T3#
Dickinson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tarlah.
Tarlah checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tarlah bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tarlah takes a kick to the side of the head.
Tarlah avoids the head kick by Dickinson.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tarlah! But no joy.
Tarlah slips a jab and a cross from Dickinson.
Despite the aggression on Tarlah's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Sean Dickinson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dickinson misses with a series of wild punches.
Dickinson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tarlah.
Tarlah now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T4#
Dickinson throws a body shot but no joy.
Tarlah lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Sean Dickinson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tarlah slaps away a takedown attempt from Dickinson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dickinson throws a looping overhand right but Tarlah ducks down to avoid it.
Dickinson lands a right hook to the body.
Dickinson feints and then cracks Tarlah's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tarlah down.
Dickinson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tarlah.
Tarlah is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tarlah avoids the head kick by Dickinson.
Dickinson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A nice side step and Tarlah releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sean Dickinson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Balink Tarlah's cut.
That's time! Dickinson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Good work by Tarlah as he checks the leg kick.
As Dickinson backs off Tarlah throws a huge counter combo but Dickinson manages to avoid it all.
Dickinson misses with a right hand
and Tarlah cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dickinson misses with a head kick.
Tarlah moves out of range as Dickinson strikes.
Dickinson tries to work over Tarlah's front leg with a kick but Tarlah checks it.
Tarlah appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Sean Dickinson is winning the standup battle so far.
Dickinson motions for Tarlah to come forward. Dickinson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tarlah swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tarlah on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarlah moves away from the strike by Dickinson.
Dickinson works the jab nicely.
Dickinson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tarlah can do to turn this around?
Tarlah defending well as Dickinson loads up on a big left hand.
Tarlah changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T1#
Dickinson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Tarlah takes one on the button.
Nice uppercut lands for Dickinson. That snapped Tarlah's head back.
A head kick misses from Dickinson.
Dickinson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dickinson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dickinson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tarlah circles away quickly and effectively.
Tarlah let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Tarlah dodges the punch combination from Dickinson.
A countering left hand to the body from Tarlah misses.#T2#
Tarlah avoids the head kick by Dickinson.
Dickinson misses with a double jab
and Tarlah counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dickinson throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Tarlah counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tarlah is standing up over Dickinson. Dickinson looks to escape but Tarlah dives into side control.
Dickinson pushes Tarlah away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Tarlah gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
You can see the frustration on Dickinson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Tarlah wants to control but Dickinson is keeping him busy. #ES#
Dickinson sneaks out the side door and pushes Tarlah away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#T3#
Dickinson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tarlah moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tarlah throws out a counter right but Dickinson avoids it with no problem.
Dickinson throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Tarlah counter with a right hand.
Tarlah keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tarlah unleashes a big counter combination but Dickinson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Dickinson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tarlah.
Tarlah slips a straight right by Dickinson.
Tarlah tries to counter by closing the distance.
Tarlah takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tarlah closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Dickinson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tarlah checks it well.
A countering left hand to the body from Tarlah misses.
Sean Dickinson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dickinson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tarlah defends well and Dickinson ends up having to push Tarlah into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
And Tarlah tries to counter it with a takedown but Dickinson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Dickinson scores with a shoulder strike. #T4##BC#
Dickinson breaks the clinch.
A slow jab from Dickinson misses its intended target.
A little jabbing left from Tarlah on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dickinson throws a leg kick which misses Tarlah's front leg but catches the back leg as Tarlah tries to avoid it.
Dickinson throws a lazy body kick #TD2#
and Tarlah counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tarlah 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.
Dickinson wants to sweep here but Tarlah controlling him for the moment.
Tarlah controls from within his opponent's guard.
Tarlah is continuing to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sean Dickinson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Balink Tarlah's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Dickinson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tarlah was well out of range. Poor timing from Dickinson.
Dickinson lands a nice shot that snaps Tarlah's head back.
Dickinson looks to land a combination but Tarlah avoids it well.
Tarlah let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Dickinson lands a jab to the nose.
Tarlah takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dickinson throws a series of punches but Tarlah avoids them all with ease.
Dickinson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tarlah. Tarlah circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dickinson looks to land a right hand but Tarlah moved out of range.
A big right from Dickinson misses.
Dickinson falls off balance throwing a combination #TD2#
and Tarlah counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #T1#
Tarlah seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Tarlah preventing the sweep.
Dickinson wants to get back to his feet but Tarlah passes into half guard.
Dickinson is not content to let Tarlah control the position.
Dickinson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tarlah is working away from the top position though.
Dickinson is looking for a sweep. Tarlah is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dickinson has hold of Tarlah's hands but Tarlah slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Tarlah looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Dickinson tries to kick Tarlah off but Tarlah keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tarlah trying to control from half guard but Dickinson is working away.
Tarlah looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Tarlah seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dickinson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Tarlah missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dickinson throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Dickinson tries to kick Tarlah off but Tarlah keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Dickinson throws a hook to the side of Tarlah's head but Tarlah sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A countering left hand to the body from Tarlah misses.
Sean Dickinson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Dickinson lands a jab-cross combination.
Dickinson throws a nice looking combination but Tarlah bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dickinson misses with a series of wild punches.
Tarlah let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Dickinson throws out a loose jab but Tarlah uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tarlah slips a jab and a cross from Dickinson.
Tarlah throws out a counter right but Dickinson avoids it with no problem.
Dickinson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A countering left hand to the body from Tarlah misses.
Dickinson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dickinson wants to slow Tarlah down by chopping away at his legs. #T4#
Dickinson swings for the body but Tarlah moves out of range.
It seemed like Tarlah was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dickinson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tarlah counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dickinson shoots in and drives through. Tarlah sprawls well.
Dickinson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tarlah counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dickinson thinking.
Dickinson misses with a hook
and Tarlah counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dickinson throws a leg kick that misses.
Tarlah appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tarlah blocks a head kick by Dickinson.
Balink Tarlah has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dickinson works the jab nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sean Dickinson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dickinson, 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sean Dickinson!
Sean Dickinson looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I beat this bum . Now give me another bum'.

Event: CCC 14 : Shima vs Kallio
Date: Mar 23, 2024

#R1#
Anstey throws a hook but Tarlah blocks it.
Tarlah appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Anstey shoots in and drives through. Tarlah sprawls well.
Anstey misses with a combination #TD2#
and Tarlah decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Anstey's guard.
Tarlah is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Tarlah wants to control from the top but Anstey keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anstey keeping full guard, as Tarlah tries to pass. #T1#
Anstey controls Tarlah momentarily but Tarlah frees himself.
Tarlah stays in close to Anstey's body and controls the position.
Anstey keeping moving, preventing Tarlah from controlling successfully.
Anstey has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Anstey keeping moving, preventing Tarlah from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Anstey just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Anstey misses with a jab, cross combination.
As Anstey backs off Tarlah throws a huge counter combo but Anstey manages to avoid it all.
Anstey scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Anstey rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tarlah moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A nice side step and Tarlah releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Corwin Anstey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tarlah uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Anstey.
Anstey lands a jab to Tarlah's midsection.
We've been told by Anstey's head coaches at Sparks mma that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Tarlah slips under a jab from Anstey.
Anstey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tarlah was well out of range. Poor timing from Anstey.
Anstey misses with a body shot.
Tarlah appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T3#
Tarlah uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Anstey.
Tarlah takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Anstey looks to land a combination but Tarlah avoids it well.
Tarlah unleashes a big counter combination but Anstey bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Anstey swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tarlah counters with a left to the body.
Anstey throws a combination that misses
and Tarlah counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Anstey thinking.
Anstey misses with a wild body shot.
Tarlah is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Anstey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tarlah was well out of range. Poor timing from Anstey.#T4#
Anstey connects with a looping right hand.
Anstey jabs Tarlah right on the nose. Tarlah blinks but takes it well.
Anstey is looking to wear down Tarlah with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Anstey swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tarlah counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Anstey thinking.
Anstey swings away with a body shot that misses
and Tarlah connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Anstey lands a really nice looking cross but Tarlah seems unphased.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anstey throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tarlah counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anstey throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tarlah counters with a right hand to the body.
Anstey misses with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Corwin Anstey dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
No joy there for Anstey, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The fighters circling - Anstey throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A countering left hand to the body from Tarlah misses.
Anstey throws a hook but Tarlah avoids it easily.
Tarlah looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tarlah defending well as Anstey loads up on a big left hand.
Corwin Anstey is winning the standup battle so far.
Anstey lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anstey misses with an uppercut #TD2#
and Tarlah counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Tarlah tries to pass to full mount but Anstey defends it.
Tarlah not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T1#
Tarlah trying to control the action but Anstey is working from the bottom.
Tarlah stalling.
Anstey is not content to let Tarlah control the position.
Anstey tries to roll over but Tarlah keeps him under control.
Tarlah passes the guard and advances to mount! #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tarlah 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.
Tarlah can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Anstey is looking to escape.
Tarlah tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T3#
Anstey tries to reverse the position but Tarlah maintains control.
Tarlah controlling the position easily from mount.
Tarlah can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Anstey is looking to escape. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Tarlah looking to control and managing it successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tarlah prevents Anstey from getting the reversal.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tarlah trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Tarlah controlling from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Balink Tarlah will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Anstey misses with a series of wild punches.
Anstey throws a combination that misses
and Tarlah counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Anstey misses with a two punch combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tarlah! But no joy.
Anstey fails to land with a series of punches.
Tarlah keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tarlah is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Anstey with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anstey misses with a head kick.
Tarlah let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Anstey waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tarlah.
Tarlah is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T1#
Tarlah has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Anstey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tarlah.
It seemed like Tarlah was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tarlah slips a straight right by Anstey.
Corwin Anstey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tarlah dodges the punch combination from Anstey.
Anstey misses with a series of wild punches.
A nice side step and Tarlah releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Tarlah takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T2#
Tarlah showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Anstey.
A little jabbing left from Tarlah on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Anstey missing with a left hand there. Tarlah was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Anstey throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tarlah.
Tarlah is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Anstey with a body shot.
Anstey throws a right hand that Tarlah ducks under and follows up with a left that Tarlah also avoids with ease.
Tarlah lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Anstey throws a combination that misses
and Tarlah counters with a one-two to the body. #T3#
Tarlah takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Anstey misses with a hook #TD2#
and Tarlah counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Anstey is trying to maintain the position but Tarlah is very close to passing his half guard.
Tarlah controlling the action here.
Anstey is looking for a sweep. Tarlah is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Anstey is working hard here to advance position.
Tarlah missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T4#
Tarlah trying to control the pace.
Tarlah is keen to just control but Anstey is a slippery customer.
Tarlah looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Anstey throws a right and a left that Tarlah avoids nicely.
Anstey throws a right and a left that Tarlah avoids nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anstey lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anstey throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Tarlah counter with a right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Corwin Anstey showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Anstey 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Corwin Anstey!
After winning the bout, Corwin Anstey thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: CCC 7 : Nogueira vs Zaire
Date: Feb 18, 2024

#R1#
Tarlah fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Shima avoids it really well and circles away.
Shima takes a swing at Tarlah's ribcage but misses.
Shima ducks under a wild hook from Tarlah.
Tarlah on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tarlah throws a right hand that misses
and Shima counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tarlah is defended easily by Shima.
As Tarlah looks to move away, Shima throws a big counter combo but Tarlah just gets out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarlah misses with a straight left.
Shima was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Shima throws an overhand right that lands on Tarlah's shoulder, as Tarlah tries to avoid the shot.
Shima throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shima looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A swing and a miss from Shima.
Tarlah takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tarlah is trying hard to land a takedown here. Shima sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Shima swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tetsuo Shima has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Balink Tarlah.
Shima misses with a double jab #TD2#
and Tarlah counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Tarlah with the ground and pound but Shima uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Tarlah is looking to work some ground and pound but Shima has wrist control.
Tarlah throwing strikes from guard but Shima blocks nicely. #T2#
Tarlah 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.
Tarlah lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Shima is looking to stand up but Tarlah isn't so interested in that idea.
Tarlah throws a big right hand that misses.
Shima has his hands on Tarlah's head, controlling the position.
Shima keeping full guard, as Tarlah tries to pass. #T3##ES#
Shima pushes Tarlah off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Shima stuffs the takedown attempt from Tarlah. Tarlah gets slowly back to his feet.
Tarlah has a takedown stuffed.
Shima tries to bum rush Tarlah with a series of wild strikes but Tarlah uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tarlah dives in for a single leg takedown but Shima sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Shima waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tarlah.
Tarlah looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T4#
Shima cracks a nice hook into Tarlah's ribs.
Tarlah throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tarlah wants to clinch.
Tetsuo Shima is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shima scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tarlah misses with a left hand
and Shima counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Shima throws a hook but Tarlah blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tetsuo Shima dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Shima bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Good exchange - Tarlah coming out on top.
Tarlah shoots and misses
and Shima counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shima looks to land a left hand but Tarlah moved out of range nicely.
A slow jab from Tarlah misses its intended target.
Tetsuo Shima is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A combination from Shima does no damage.
Tarlah lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shima jabs Tarlah right on the nose. Tarlah blinks but takes it well.
Shima lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tetsuo Shima is winning the standup battle so far.
Shima takes a swing at Tarlah's ribcage but misses.
Shima throws a right and a left that both miss.#T1#
Tarlah misses with an uppercut.
Shima swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tarlah shoots in for a takedown but Shima shows good takedown defense.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tarlah looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Shima fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tarlah manages to avoid it.
Tarlah lands with a hook. Shima tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tarlah avoids the body shot from Shima.
Tarlah swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jab from Shima.
Tarlah bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
Tarlah throws a big shot that misses.
Shima throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from Tarlah on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Shima throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tarlah throws out a counter right but Shima avoids it with no problem.
Tarlah with a poor takedown
and Shima counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tetsuo Shima has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Balink Tarlah.
Shima fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tarlah throws the left hand but Shima avoids the punch easily.
Shima with a jab.
Tarlah uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shima.
Tarlah tries to counter by closing the distance.
Shima throws a nice looking combination but Tarlah bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Tarlah gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T3#
Shima working some nice short punches in the clinch.#TD2#
Tarlah turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Tarlah manages to end up in side control.
Tarlah working away.
Tarlah looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Shima is avoiding damage well.
Shima holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Shima tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sloppy strikes there by Tarlah.
Tarlah throws a strike aimed at the side of Shima's head but Shima avoids it well.
Tarlah wants to control but Shima is keeping him busy.
Shima dodges the ground and pound from Tarlah.#T4#
Tarlah 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.
Tarlah lands an elbow.
Tarlah wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shima keeps working.
Tarlah is putting a hurting on Shima here, landing some big shots from side control.
Tarlah scores with a couple of short elbows.
Shima wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Shima sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Shima is trying to stand up here but Tarlah is controlling him well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tetsuo Shima dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Tarlah avoids a punch combination nicely.
Shima just misses with a punch to the body.
Tarlah shoots in but no luck this time.
Shima is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tarlah can do to turn this around?
Tarlah jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A combination from Shima does no damage.
Tarlah misses with a takedown attempt
and Shima counters with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shima's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tarlah under the eye.
Shima ducks under a wild hook from Tarlah.
Shima misses with a hook.
Tarlah looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Tarlah pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shima was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Shima scores with a jab to the body.
Shima lands with a nice body punch.
Shima swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shima blocks a jab.
Shima takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Shima lands a jab to Tarlah's midsection.#CL#
Shima has Tarlah up against the cage in a clinch.
Shima slowing the pace effectively.#T2#
Tarlah changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Shima fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tetsuo Shima has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Balink Tarlah.
Tarlah misses with a straight left.
Tarlah moves out of range of the strikes.
Tarlah looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Shima swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Shima moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shima clobbers Tarlah with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T3#
Tarlah showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shima.
Tarlah is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Tarlah throws the left hand but Shima avoids the punch easily.
Shima works over Tarlah's head and body with a nice combination.
Tarlah shoots in for a takedown but Shima shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tarlah is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shima.
Shima is looking to counter punch.
Tarlah shoots in looking for a takedown but Shima manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tarlah's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Shima throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Shima stuffs the takedown attempt from Tarlah. Tarlah gets slowly back to his feet. #T4#
Shima jabs at Tarlah's body.
Tarlah lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Shima scores with a body shot.
Tarlah darts in trying to clinch
and Shima counters with a three punch combo that has Tarlah backing up. Tarlah nods at Shima to acknowledge the strikes.#ROC#Tarlah is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Balink Tarlah has been cut.
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!
Shima stuffs the takedown.
A quick step to the side and Shima tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tarlah cracks Shima with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tetsuo Shima clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Balink Tarlah's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
Shima comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A combination from Shima does no damage.
Shima fails to land with a series of punches.
Tarlah looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Shima lands the left hand.
Tarlah dives in for a single leg takedown but Shima sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Shima appears to be looking for a big counter.
Sloppy strikes from Shima. Those never looked like landing.
A left lands for Shima.
Tarlah is still on wobbly legs! Can Shima finish him?
Shima misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Shima wobbles Tarlah with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Shima dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Tarlah to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tetsuo Shima!
Tetsuo Shima is the new welterweight champion!
As Tetsuo Shima got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Thanks for the chance to become champion, it feels great ,looking forward to my first defense.'.

Event: CCC 2 :Blackadder vs Creenshaw
Date: Jan 26, 2024

#R1#
Knightley misses with an uppercut.
Tarlah misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Knightley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tarlah sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Knightley lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Knightley connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Knightley leaves Tarlah with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Knightley throws a leg kick
and Tarlah counters with a stiff right hand.
Tarlah uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Knightley.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knightley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tarlah.
Knightley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tarlah throws out the jab.
Knightley throws a hook but Tarlah blocks it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Knightley.
Ender Knightley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1##TD#
Tarlah closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Tarlah lands in his opponent's guard.
Tarlah missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tarlah with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Tarlah trying to control the position from guard on top but Knightley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Knightley is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Tarlah trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tarlah 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.#T2#
Knightley looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tarlah lands a couple of elbows.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tarlah accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tarlah landing with the ground and pound.
Tarlah postures up in Knightley's guard and throws a big left but Knightley blocks it.
Tarlah postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Knightley wants to get back to his feet but Tarlah is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Knightley not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Knightley looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T3#
Tarlah missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #ES2#
Knightley wriggles free and stands up.
Knightley tries to land a leg kick but Tarlah saw it coming and moves away.
Knightley doesn't manage to clinch there - Tarlah circles away.
Tarlah takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #TD#
Tarlah darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Knightley wants to improve his position but Tarlah is controlling well.
Knightley keeping hold of Tarlah's head, controlling as best he can. #T4#
Tarlah lands strikes from half guard.
Knightley is holding on to half guard well.
Tarlah throwing shots but Knightley is blocking nicely. #ES2#
Knightley kicks off Tarlah and gets to his feet.
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#
Knightley drives through and clinches with Tarlah against the cage. #BC2#
Knightley manages to break the clinch.
Knightley connects with a crisp jab. #CUT2#It looks like Balink Tarlah has been cut.
Knightley shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Tarlah eats them both and turns towards Knightley to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Knightley misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Tarlah to counter with a crisp jab.
Knightley misses with a hook. Tarlah ducked under it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ender Knightley dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Balink Tarlah'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#
Tarlah shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Knightley sprawls well. Knightley wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tarlah gets slowly back to his feet.#TD#
Tarlah shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Knightley napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Balink Tarlah overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tarlah wants to control but Knightley is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarlah postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Knightley wants to get back to his feet.
Knightley tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T1#
Knightley is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Tarlah's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Knightley wants to improve his position but Tarlah is controlling well.
Knightley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tarlah missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Knightley is looking to control Tarlah's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Knightley avoid being mounted?
Tarlah throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Knightley is refusing to be controlled, as Tarlah sits in half guard.
Knightley on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T2#
Tarlah takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Tarlah is taking a breather. Knightley 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.
Knightley wants to get back to his feet.
Knightley is not content to let Tarlah control the position.
Tarlah lands with a punch from half guard.
Tarlah is thwarting Knightley's attempts to control the position.
Tarlah sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Knightley is controlling Tarlah's trapped leg to prevent Tarlah from advancing to side control.#T3#
Knightley avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tarlah.
Tarlah is looking to take a break and control but Knightley is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Tarlah connects with a nice short shot to Knightley's temple.
Tarlah thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tarlah not doing much here.
Tarlah is thwarting Knightley's attempts to control the position.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Knightley keeping control of the position.
Knightley 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.
Tarlah throwing shots but Knightley is blocking nicely. #ES2#
Knightley pushes Tarlah off and gets back to his feet.
Knightley tries a low kick but Tarlah avoids it.#TD#
Tarlah shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Tarlah missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tarlah throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Balink Tarlah dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Balink Tarlah's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Tarlah takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Knightley thuds his right hand into Tarlah's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CL#
Tarlah drives through and clinches with Knightley against the cage. #BC2#
Knightley manages to break the clinch.
Knightley swings widly with a right hand
enabling Tarlah to counter with a crisp jab.
Tarlah missing with a left hand there. Knightley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tarlah takes a body punch but keeps moving. #TD#
Tarlah shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Knightley napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An elbow from Tarlah crashes against the mat.
The strikes coming from Tarlah are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Tarlah working away.
Tarlah throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Tarlah creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Knightley sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #T1#
Knightley is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Knightley wants to control but Tarlah postures up.
Tarlah lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Tarlah wants to control but Knightley is keeping him busy.
Knightley wants to get back to his feet.
Tarlah sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Knightley is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Tarlah working the body and head with strikes.
Tarlah wants to control but Knightley is keeping him busy. #T2#
Knightley is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Tarlah is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Tarlah 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.
Tarlah putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Knightley wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Tarlah.
Tarlah lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent. #T3#
Knightley is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
A nice elbow there by Tarlah.
Tarlah dominating with strikes here.
Tarlah with good strikes from the mount here!
Knightley is looking to improve his position but Tarlah isn't that keen on the idea.
Knightley tries to buck Tarlah off but he can't manage it.
Knightley wants to control but Tarlah is having none of it.#T4#
Tarlah landing shots from mount.
Tarlah looking to finish Knightley with some ground and pound. This is bad for Knightley!
Tarlah avoids the attempt from Knightley to control.
Tarlah prevents Knightley from getting the reversal.
Knightley tries to lock up and control but Tarlah gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tarlah throwing strikes here but Knightley is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Tarlah scoring with strikes but Knightley is staying in there.
Tarlah unloading with bombs!
Tarlah working Knightley over with strikes here. #ROC#Knightley is rocked!
Tarlah lands a big shot to the head and Knightley winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Balink Tarlah!
A very excited looking Balink Tarlah 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 live 55
Date: Dec 23, 2023

#R1#
Tarlah misses with a looping left.#CL2#
Tarlah rushes Anstey and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Tarlah has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Anstey clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
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Anstey rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Anstey keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tarlah not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tarlah throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tarlah misses with a head shot. Anstey uses the momentum to regain guard.
Tarlah lands a couple of digs.#T1#
Tarlah wants to control from the top but Anstey keeps moving.
Anstey 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.
Tarlah stays in close to Anstey's body and controls the position.
Tarlah stopping the sweep attempt from Anstey.
Tarlah is looking to advance position but Anstey has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Tarlah is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T2#
Anstey trying to control but Tarlah is having none of it.
Tarlah avoids a series of strikes thrown by Anstey.
Anstey content just to control the position here.
The referee warns Tarlah that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Tarlah is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tarlah gets back to half guard.#T3#
Anstey works his foot free and advances to mount.
Anstey takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Anstey trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Tarlah is wriggling around trying to escape. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Anstey can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tarlah is looking to escape.
Tarlah tries to hold on but Anstey pushes him away.
Anstey controlling the position easily from mount.
Tarlah is working to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anstey scores with a couple of good head shots there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Corwin Anstey dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
No joy there for Anstey, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #CUT#It looks like Balink Tarlah has been cut.
Tarlah shoots for a double leg takedown but Anstey sprawls well. He's pushed Tarlah's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tarlah darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Anstey tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tarlah swivels and escapes.
Tarlah lands with an uppercut that bounces Anstey off the cage and back into range.
Anstey shoots in for a takedown but Tarlah shows good takedown defense.
Anstey with a lazy takedown attempt
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Tarlah connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Corwin Anstey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anstey fails with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Anstey shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#T1#
Tarlah on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Tarlah has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Anstey is working away from the top position though.
Anstey throws a strike but Tarlah avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Tarlah wants to sweep here but Anstey controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tarlah has Anstey pulled in close to control his posture.
Tarlah wants to sweep but no luck.
Corwin Anstey overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Anstey content to stall in guard here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Anstey is defended easily by Tarlah.#TD2#
Tarlah fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Anstey sprawls well initially but Tarlah persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Anstey is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tarlah scores with a couple of nice shots.
Tarlah drops an elbow to the side of Anstey's head. #T4#
Tarlah with the ground and pound but Anstey uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Tarlah in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tarlah wants to control from the top but Anstey keeps moving.
Tarlah stopping the sweep attempt from Anstey.
Tarlah looking to pass the guard.
Anstey avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tarlah throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Anstey works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tarlah won't allow Anstey to sweep him here.
Tarlah throws an elbow that misses. Anstey uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tarlah's guard. Nice move by Anstey!#REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Balink Tarlah showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Balink Tarlah's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Anstey closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tarlah circles away.
Anstey fails with the takedown.
Anstey tries for a takedown but Tarlah sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Corwin Anstey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tarlah throws the left hand but Anstey avoids the punch easily.
Tarlah tries to clinch there but Anstey circles away. #TD2#
Tarlah looking to score a takedown here. Anstey is defending well but Tarlah drives through and ends up in Anstey's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anstey looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tarlah is one step ahead there.
Tarlah wants to control from the top but Anstey keeps moving.
Tarlah must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1#
Tarlah throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tarlah accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tarlah accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tarlah postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tarlah accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Anstey wants to sweep here but Tarlah controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tarlah displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Anstey. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tarlah throws a hook to the side of Anstey's head but Anstey sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL2#
Tarlah closes the distance and pushes Anstey back into the cage.
Tarlah gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Anstey.
Tarlah wants a takedown but no success here.
A bit of stalling here from Anstey. #TD2#
Tarlah gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Tarlah scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Tarlah throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T3#
Tarlah is keen to just control but Anstey is a slippery customer.
Tarlah thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Anstey's head.
Tarlah missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Anstey on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Tarlah thows a huge punch but Anstey dodges it nicely.
Tarlah lands strikes from half guard.
Tarlah throws a strike but Anstey avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Anstey not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tarlah wants to control from the top but Anstey keeps moving.
Anstey has control of Tarlah's left arm, preventing Tarlah from doing any damage. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Anstey working a defensive guard here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Anstey shoots and misses
and Tarlah cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD2#
Tarlah shoots in and bounces Anstey off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Tarlah stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Anstey swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Tarlah. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tarlah trying to control but Anstey is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Balink Tarlah comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tarlah 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Balink Tarlah!
Our winner, Balink Tarlah, 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: Nfld live 53
Date: Dec 02, 2023

#R1#
Tarlah is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Phillips.
Phillips throws out a counter right but Tarlah avoids it with no problem.
Good exchange - Tarlah coming out on top.
Tarlah stuffs the takedown.
Tarlah smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#TD#
Tarlah drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB2#
Phillips is looking to cinch up a triangle. Tarlah throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Phillips's body to avoid the submission. Phillips has instead reached around Tarlah's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Phillips arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Bum Phillips!
An out of breath Bum Phillips thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Nfld FN 50
Date: Nov 16, 2023

#R1#
Jab by Tarlah.
Averescu uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Averescu missing with a left hand there. Tarlah was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little feinted left hand from Tarlah on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Averescu misses with an uppercut.
Averescu slips under a jab from Tarlah.
Averescu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tarlah.
Averescu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Balink Tarlah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Averescu moves out of range as Tarlah strikes.
Averescu moves out of range as Tarlah strikes.
Averescu scores with the left hand. Tarlah knows he should have avoided that one.
Averescu looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CUT#It looks like Dan Averescu has been cut.
Tarlah steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Averescu.
Tarlah lands a glancing blow to the side of Averescu's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tarlah throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Averescu counters with a straight right hand.
Averescu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tarlah throws out the jab.
Averescu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tarlah moves away from the strike by Averescu.
Averescu connects with a single shot there.
Averescu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tarlah throwing a counter right hand but Averescu manages to avoid it.
Averescu moves out of range as Tarlah strikes.
Averescu thuds his right hand into Tarlah's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Averescu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tarlah misses with a looping left.
Averescu ducks under a wild hook from Tarlah.
Tarlah moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Averescu throws a good cross that connects.
Tarlah slips a straight right by Averescu.
Tarlah throws out a loose jab but Averescu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tarlah slips a jab from Averescu.
Tarlah thows a left - swing and a miss!
Averescu throws out a counter right but Tarlah avoids it with no problem.
Averescu lunges at Tarlah with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tarlah's hand.
Tarlah throws a hook to the side of Averescu's head but Averescu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tarlah throws a looping overhand right but Averescu ducks down to avoid it.
Tarlah's corner calls for a 1-2. Tarlah obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Averescu needs to keep his hands up - Tarlah had a free shot at his head there.#KD#
Tarlah steps into range and cracks Averescu with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Averescu flops backwards and Tarlah dives into his guard looking to finish! #ROC#Averescu is rocked!
Our spies down at at MMA Training and Sparring Buddies inform us that Averescu has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Averescu has his foot on Tarlah's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tarlah works his way back into a safe position though.
Averescu is still in real trouble! Can Tarlah finish him?
Tarlah works over Averescu with some ground and pound from guard.
Tarlah arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Averescu's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Balink Tarlah!
Balink Tarlah thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Nfld 40
Date: Oct 21, 2023

#R1#
Tarlah connects with a right hand. Sabatory shakes it off.#CUT#It looks like Lou Sabatory has been cut.
Sabatory shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tarlah sprawls well. Tarlah wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sabatory gets slowly back to his feet.#KD#
Tarlah cracks Sabatory with a big right hand and Sabatory goes down!#ROC#Sabatory is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tarlah gets to his feet and stands over Sabatory, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Sabatory felt that one! Tarlah unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Sabatory from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Balink Tarlah!
Balink Tarlah decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Nfld liive 45
Date: Sep 23, 2023

#R1#
Girard tries for a takedown but Tarlah sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Girard drops his hands momentarily and Tarlah takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Girard fails with the takedown.
Girard is looking to clinch.
Girard uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tarlah.
Tarlah throws a lazy right hand but Girard sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Balink Tarlah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Girard clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Tarlah has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Girard is trying to keep an underhook but Tarlah manages to get the takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Girard actively working from the bottom here.
Tarlah working the head and body with strikes.
Girard tries to get to full guard but Tarlah has control of the leg.
Tarlah is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Girard really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tarlah. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Tarlah connects with a nice short shot to Girard's temple. #T1#
Girard trying to control here.
Tarlah working over Girard with some ground and pound. Girard looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Tarlah takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Girard is looking to improve his position.
Girard is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Tarlah scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Tarlah scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Tarlah drops an elbow to the side of Girard's head.
Tarlah looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Tarlah 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.
Tarlah winds up and cracks Girard with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Girard can do anything to dispel that myth.#T2#
Tarlah is nestled in close to Girard, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Tarlah is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #ROC#Girard is rocked!
Tarlah scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Girard is still in real trouble! Can Tarlah finish him?
Tarlah seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Tarlah is nestled in close to Girard, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tarlah is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Girard is hurt! He's hurt bad - Tarlah fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Girard from any more punishment! Congratulations to Tarlah! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Balink Tarlah!
An out of breath Balink Tarlah thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Nfld live 43
Date: Sep 02, 2023

#R1#
Tamdfjsmf displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tarlah throws out the jab.
Tarlah misses with a hook.#CL#
Tamdfjsmf takes the fight into the clinch.
Tarlah is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tamdfjsmf pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Tamdfjsmf keeps control of Tarlah as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #TD#
Tamdfjsmf gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Tamdfjsmf not doing much here.
Tamdfjsmf working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Tarlah's thigh. Tarlah counters though and makes it back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tamdfjsmf advances position into side control!#T1#
Tarlah is not content to let Tamdfjsmf control the position.
Tamdfjsmf lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Tarlah down.
Tamdfjsmf scores with punches from side control.
Tamdfjsmf creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Tarlah sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tamdfjsmf is looking to take a break and control but Tarlah is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Tamdfjsmf tries to score with some ground and pound. Tarlah controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #SUB#
Tamdfjsmf is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tarlah is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
An elbow from Tamdfjsmf crashes against the mat.
Tarlah is looking for a sweep.
Tamdfjsmf is looking to take a break and control but Tarlah is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tamdfjsmf sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Tarlah is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position. #T3#
Tarlah managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Tamdfjsmf.
Tamdfjsmf advances to mount.
Tamdfjsmf can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tarlah is looking to escape.
Tarlah working to try and regain half guard. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tamdfjsmf throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Tamdfjsmf controlling from the full mount.
Tamdfjsmf has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Tarlah's face. #SUB#
Tamdfjsmf goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Tarlah turns into him and now he's in Tamdfjsmf's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tarlah missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Psmfisd Tamdfjsmf dominated that round.
That's time! Tamdfjsmf's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Tamdfjsmf fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tamdfjsmf is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tarlah can do to turn this around?
Tamdfjsmf scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#TD#
Tarlah gets caught napping as Tamdfjsmf dives in and scores a takedown. Tarlah manages to retain guard.
Tamdfjsmf showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Tarlah looking for a sweep. Not yet Tarlah, not yet.
Tamdfjsmf loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tamdfjsmf is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
We've been hearing that Tamdfjsmf has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T1#
Tarlah managing to control the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Tamdfjsmf wants to control from the top but Tarlah keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tamdfjsmf is looking to clinch.
A slow jab from Tarlah misses its intended target.
Tamdfjsmf ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tamdfjsmf is looking to counter with head kicks.
Tarlah swings widly with a right hand
and Tamdfjsmf counters with a one-two to the body. #T2#
Tamdfjsmf dives in for a single leg takedown but Tarlah sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A knee to the head by Tamdfjsmf. #CUT#It looks like Balink Tarlah has been cut.#TD#
Tamdfjsmf gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Tamdfjsmf sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Tamdfjsmf not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tamdfjsmf throwing shots but Tarlah is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Tamdfjsmf in particular looking to stall.
Tarlah tries to get to full guard but Tamdfjsmf has control of the leg. #T3#
Tamdfjsmf wants to control but Tarlah is keeping him busy.
Psmfisd Tamdfjsmf overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tarlah avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tamdfjsmf.
Tarlah regains full guard. Nicely done.
Tarlah 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.
Tamdfjsmf trying to control the position from guard on top but Tarlah is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tarlah lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Balink Tarlah is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tarlah tries to clinch but Tamdfjsmf moves out of range. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tamdfjsmf drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tarlah gets the underhooks and prevents it. #TD#
Tamdfjsmf gets control of Tarlah's arms and successfully pulls guard. Tamdfjsmf will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Tamdfjsmf is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB#
Tarlah avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tamdfjsmf controls Tarlah momentarily but Tarlah frees himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Psmfisd Tamdfjsmf dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Balink Tarlah's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Tarlah crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Tamdfjsmf - the referee stops the clock and Tarlah gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Tamdfjsmf. Tarlah manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Balink Tarlah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tarlah cracks Tamdfjsmf with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Tamdfjsmf takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #TD#
Tamdfjsmf gets a takedown into half guard.
Tarlah tries to get to full guard but Tamdfjsmf has control of the leg.
Tamdfjsmf thows a huge punch but Tarlah dodges it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarlah avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tamdfjsmf.
Tamdfjsmf throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB#
Tamdfjsmf is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T1##SUB#
Tamdfjsmf 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.
Tarlah slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Tamdfjsmf sitting in guard here, content to control. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tamdfjsmf postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tamdfjsmf is looking to stand up but Tarlah won't let him.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Tamdfjsmf postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Tarlah keeping moving, preventing Tamdfjsmf from controlling successfully.
Tarlah tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tarlah swats away the attempt to clinch by Tamdfjsmf.
Tarlah tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tamdfjsmf manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tamdfjsmf avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T3#
Tarlah keeps the fight on the outside.
Tamdfjsmf wants to clinch up but Tarlah keeps it at a distance.
Tarlah is looking to clinch. #CL#
Tamdfjsmf rushes Tarlah and presses him up against the cage.
Tarlah tries for a takedown. No joy.
Tarlah wants a takedown. #BC#
Tamdfjsmf breaks the clinch. #CL#
Tamdfjsmf fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tarlah, pushing him back against the cage.
Psmfisd Tamdfjsmf is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tamdfjsmf has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tarlah after a bit of a struggle.
Tarlah is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Psmfisd Tamdfjsmf has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Balink Tarlah.
Tarlah drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tamdfjsmf gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Tamdfjsmf stops a takedown attempt from Tarlah. #TD2#
Tarlah turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Tarlah manages to end up in side control.#T4#
Tarlah scores with a couple of short elbows.
Tamdfjsmf manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tamdfjsmf stalling.
Tarlah is refusing to be controlled, as Tamdfjsmf sits in half guard.
Tamdfjsmf is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Tarlah is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tarlah tries to roll over but Tamdfjsmf keeps him under control.
Balink Tarlah has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tamdfjsmf tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tarlah knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Psmfisd Tamdfjsmf showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tamdfjsmf, 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Psmfisd Tamdfjsmf!

Event: Nfld FN 45
Date: Aug 03, 2023

#R1#
Tarlah dips to his left and cracks Schrute with an uppercut!#CUT2#It looks like Dwight Schrute has been cut.
Tarlah pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Schrute takes one on the button.
Schrute swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tarlah.
Tarlah thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big left from Schrute misses.
Tarlah throws out a counter right but Schrute avoids it with no problem.
Balink Tarlah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Schrute gets tackled into the cage by Tarlah. Tarlah maintains the clinch.
Tarlah tries to work over Schrute's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Schrute jumps guard but Tarlah turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Tarlah is looking for a takedown.
Tarlah looking for a takedown. #TD2#
Schrute is fighting off a takedown attempt but Tarlah is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Schrute to the mat. Schrute regains guard as soon 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!
Schrute is pulling down on Tarlah's head to control his posture.
Schrute utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1#
Schrute is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Tarlah stopping the sweep attempt from Schrute.
Tarlah wants to control from the top but Schrute keeps moving.
Tarlah throws an elbow that misses. Schrute uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tarlah's guard. Nice move by Schrute!#REVR#
Tarlah can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Schrute controls the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tarlah has his hands on Schrute's head, controlling the position.
Tarlah keeping moving, preventing Schrute from controlling successfully.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Tarlah is pulling down on Schrute's head to control his posture. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Schrute connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tarlah. Tarlah circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Schrute scores with a jab.
Schrute throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tarlah sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Tarlah forces Schrute back against the cage and clinches.
Schrute is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Schrute lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tarlah is trying to drag Schrute to the mat but Schrute just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Dwight Schrute has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Balink Tarlah.
Tarlah is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Schrute pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T4#
Schrute gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tarlah.
Schrute prevents a takedown attempt there.
Schrute jumps guard but Tarlah stands there with Schrute around his waist. Schrute gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Schrute prevents a takedown attempt there.
Tarlah letting Schrute take a breather here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tarlah drops down looking for an ankle pick but Schrute pulls his leg out and moves away.
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 Dwight Schrute will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dwight Schrute's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Tarlah uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Schrute.
Tarlah throws a jab but it's blocked by Schrute.
Tarlah lands with a cross.
Schrute throws a hook to the side of Tarlah's head but Tarlah sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Schrute keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tarlah.
A big right from Tarlah misses.
Tarlah throws a looping overhand right but Schrute ducks down to avoid it.
Schrute steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tarlah.
Tarlah throws a lazy right hand but Schrute sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tarlah throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Schrute sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tarlah uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Schrute.
A jab from Tarlah misses.
Tarlah is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Schrute throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tarlah thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tarlah throws a big shot that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Schrute on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Good exchange - Schrute coming out on top.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Schrute slips a straight right by Tarlah.
Schrute takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Schrute looks up at the clock. Bad move! Tarlah lands a right hand from hell, dropping Schrute. Tarlah pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Balink Tarlah!
Our winner, Balink Tarlah, 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: Nfld live 37
Date: Jul 01, 2023

#R1##KD#
Tarlah bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Hanson! He dives into his guard looking to finish! #ROC#Hanson is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Rikkard Hanson has been cut.
Hanson looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Tarlah gets to his feet and stands over Hanson, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Hanson felt that one! Tarlah unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Hanson from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Balink Tarlah!
A victorious Balink Tarlah thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Nfld live 34
Date: Jun 03, 2023

#R1##TD#
Anstey decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anstey is thwarting Tarlah's attempts to control the position.
Tarlah tries to get to full guard but Anstey has control of the leg.
Well, if Anstey is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Anstey seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Tarlah for as long as he can get away with.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarlah wants to improve his position but Anstey is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Anstey takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Anstey seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tarlah does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Tarlah is looking to control Anstey's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tarlah avoid being mounted?
Tarlah won't allow Anstey to pass to mount. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Anstey seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tarlah does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tarlah takes one to the chin there.
Anstey throws a head kick that misses.
Anstey uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tarlah.#TD#
Anstey shoots in and bounces Tarlah off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Anstey controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Anstey stopping the sweep attempt from Tarlah.#T3#
Anstey looking to sit in guard and control but Tarlah gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Tarlah works over Anstey with some ground and pound from guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tarlah's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Tarlah wants to control from the top but Anstey keeps moving.
Tarlah stopping the sweep attempt from Anstey.
Anstey bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tarlah's guard. #REVR##T4#
Tarlah looking for a sweep. Not yet Tarlah, not yet.
Tarlah pulls Anstey in close to his closed guard and prevents Anstey from doing any damage or advancing position.
Anstey content to stall in guard here.
Tarlah wants to control the position but Anstey says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Anstey performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Corwin Anstey dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Tarlah tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Anstey manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It looked like Anstey wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tarlah is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Anstey.
Tarlah throws a jab when Anstey was well out of range.
Anstey blocks a jab.
Tarlah swings widly with a right hand
and Tarlah takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A punch lands to the side of Anstey 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A big left from Tarlah misses.
Tarlah throws an off balance right hand
and Anstey counters with a series of strikes. Tarlah will be more careful next time no doubt.
Tarlah throws an overhand right that lands on Anstey's shoulder, as Anstey tries to avoid the shot. #TD#
Anstey closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Well, if Anstey is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Tarlah tries to roll over but Anstey keeps him under control.
Anstey not doing much here. #T1#
Anstey thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tarlah's head.
Tarlah is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Anstey seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Anstey controlling the action here.
Anstey tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tarlah knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tarlah is looking to control Anstey's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tarlah avoid being mounted?
Anstey winds up and cracks Tarlah with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Tarlah avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Anstey.
Tarlah regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Anstey.
Anstey controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T3#
Tarlah tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tarlah pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tarlah misses with a left hand
and Anstey makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Anstey moves in looking to clinch but Tarlah pushes him off.#TD#
Anstey shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Tarlah is trying to defend but Anstey finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Tarlah kicks off Anstey and gets to his feet. #T4#
The crowd cheers as Anstey lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tarlah doesn't seem phased though.
Balink Tarlah is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Anstey looking to score a takedown here. Tarlah is defending well but Anstey drives through and ends up in Tarlah's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anstey controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Anstey preventing the sweep.
Anstey 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.
Anstey continues to stall.
Anstey wants to control from the top but Tarlah keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Corwin Anstey dominated that second 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!#R3#
Anstey digs a good body shot into Tarlah's ribs.
Nice shot by Tarlah.
Anstey connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tarlah. Tarlah circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Balink Tarlah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Anstey shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Tarlah's guard.
Tarlah looking for a sweep. Not yet Tarlah, not yet.
Anstey postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Anstey with a flurry of punches that miss.
Anstey wants to control from the top but Tarlah keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarlah is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Tarlah looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Anstey content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tarlah looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #TD#
Anstey looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Anstey not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Anstey keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Tarlah blocking the ground and pound attempt from Anstey.
Tarlah wants to improve his position but Anstey is controlling well. #T2#
Tarlah keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tarlah trying to hold on to Anstey's head to control him but Anstey postures up.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Anstey throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tarlah gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Anstey cracks Tarlah with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#ROC#Tarlah is rocked!
Tarlah is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Anstey just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Tarlah has gone limp and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Corwin Anstey!
During a confident post fight interview, Corwin Anstey thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Nfld FN 40
Date: Apr 27, 2023

#R1#
Tarlah misses with a lunging right hand
and Martinez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tarlah moves forwards but Martinez connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Martinez is defended easily by Tarlah.
Martinez dives in and grabs Tarlah's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tarlah pushes down on Martinez's head and hops out.
A jab from Tarlah misses.
The fighters circling - Tarlah throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big left from Tarlah misses.
Martinez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tarlah.
Balink Tarlah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Martinez shoots in but no luck this time.
Balink Tarlah has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Javier Martinez.
Tarlah tries to clinch up.
Tarlah rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Martinez counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
Tarlah clinches up with Martinez and pushes him back against the cage.
Martinez gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tarlah.
Tarlah changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Martinez fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Martinez lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #T1#
Martinez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#TD2#
Martinez looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Tarlah!
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.
Tarlah parries the strikes from Martinez easily there. Martinez is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Tarlah to escape.
Tarlah is trying to improve his position.
Tarlah manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Tarlah lands strikes from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tarlah with the ground and pound but Martinez uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Tarlah with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tarlah working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Martinez keeping moving, preventing Tarlah from controlling successfully. #T2#
Tarlah loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tarlah working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tarlah throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Martinez is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tarlah is controlling him.
Martinez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tarlah missing there with some ground and pound from the 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!
Tarlah throws a big elbow that misses.
Tarlah throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Martinez looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T3#
Tarlah working some strikes from top position.
Tarlah wants to control from the top but Martinez keeps moving.
Tarlah with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tarlah postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Tarlah is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Martinez's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Tarlah takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Martinez jabs Tarlah right on the nose. Tarlah blinks but takes it well.
Tarlah throws a lazy uppercut #TD2#
and Martinez counters with a single leg into guard. Tarlah didn't expect that.
Martinez postures up in Tarlah's guard and throws a big left but Tarlah blocks it.
Martinez stays in close to Tarlah's body and controls the position. #T4#
Martinez wants to control from the top but Tarlah keeps moving.
Tarlah is adopting a defensive guard.
Tarlah is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Tarlah lands with a punch from half guard.
Martinez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Martinez.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tarlah forces his way into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Javier Martinez will probably get the nod.
That's time! Tarlah's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
A big left from Tarlah misses.
Tarlah throws a lazy right hand but Martinez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Martinez lands a jab to the nose.
A slow jab from Tarlah misses its intended target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Martinez! But no joy.
Martinez slips under a jab.
Martinez feints the counter takedown.
Javier Martinez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Martinez lands with an uppercut that bounces Tarlah off the cage and back into range.#TD2#
Martinez fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Tarlah to the ground. Martinez is now in Tarlah's guard.
Martinez postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Martinez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Martinez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martinez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Martinez looking to sit in guard and control but Tarlah gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Tarlah throws a strike but Martinez rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T1#
Tarlah keeping moving, preventing Martinez from controlling successfully.
Tarlah utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Martinez throws a strike but Tarlah rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Tarlah looking to sit in guard and control but Martinez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Tarlah lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Martinez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2#
Tarlah throwing strikes from guard but Martinez blocks nicely.
Tarlah keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Martinez's head.
Martinez seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Martinez looking for a sweep. Not yet Martinez, not yet.
Tarlah throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Martinez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Balink Tarlah overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tarlah loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Martinez keeping moving, preventing Tarlah from controlling successfully.
Tarlah is really struggling to control Martinez but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T3#
Our spies down at at Tran MMA Gym inform us that Martinez has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Tarlah wants to pass the guard but Martinez is keeping the position.
Tarlah throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Martinez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tarlah accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tarlah throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Martinez works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tarlah's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Martinez connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tarlah scrambles back to his feet.
Tarlah swings widly with a right hand
and Martinez counters with a nice uppercut.
Tarlah throws a lazy uppercut
and Martinez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Martinez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Martinez darts in looking for a takedown but Tarlah gets double underhooks and turns Martinez into the cage.
Martinez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tarlah throws a combination that misses
enabling Martinez to counter with a crisp jab.
Balink Tarlah is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big left from Tarlah misses.
Tarlah jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tarlah jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Martinez with a jab.
Tarlah throws a jab when Martinez was well out of range.
Tarlah throws a right hand that misses
letting Martinez counter with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Martinez looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Martinez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Martinez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Martinez winds up and cracks Tarlah with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Javier Martinez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Martinez scores with a jab. Tarlah acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tarlah throws a lazy uppercut
letting Martinez counter with a right hand.
Martinez scores with a jab.
Martinez tries for a takedown but Tarlah sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tarlah misses with a right hand
and Martinez counters with a straight right hand.
The fighters circling - Tarlah throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It seemed like Martinez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tarlah is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Good shot there by Martinez.
Tarlah throws out a loose jab but Martinez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Martinez moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tarlah rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Martinez counter with a right hand. #ROC2#Tarlah is rocked!
Tarlah tries to move into range but Martinez moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Oh Tarlah is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tarlah throws a jab when Martinez was well out of range.#TD2#
Martinez fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Tarlah to the ground. Martinez is now in Tarlah's guard.
Tarlah being controlled here, momentarily.
Martinez loads up on a big left hand. Tarlah felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Martinez looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Tarlah can't hide his disappointment, as Martinez celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Javier Martinez!
A very excited looking Javier Martinez 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 38
Date: Mar 30, 2023

#R1#
Tamdfjsmf moves out of range as Tarlah strikes.
Tamdfjsmf is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Tarlah throws a poor cross that misses
and Tamdfjsmf counters with a three punch combo that has Tarlah backing up. Tarlah nods at Tamdfjsmf to acknowledge the strikes.
Tamdfjsmf slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tarlah throws the left hand but Tamdfjsmf avoids the punch easily.
Tarlah listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tamdfjsmf ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL2#
Tamdfjsmf closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tamdfjsmf goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tarlah prevents it.
Tamdfjsmf goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tarlah prevents it. #TD#
Tarlah gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tarlah wants to control from the top but Tamdfjsmf keeps moving.
Tarlah with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tarlah has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Tarlah throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tamdfjsmf has his hands on Tarlah's head, controlling the position. #T1##ES2#
Tamdfjsmf scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Tarlah misses the jab.
Balink Tarlah is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tarlah looks to throw the jab but Tamdfjsmf is out of range.
Tarlah misses with a lunging right hand
and Tamdfjsmf counters with a nice leg kick.
Tamdfjsmf bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tamdfjsmf wants to counter with a clinch but Tarlah pushes him away.
Tarlah throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A slow jab from Tarlah misses its intended target. #CL#
Tarlah moves into range and clinches up with Tamdfjsmf.
Tamdfjsmf is looking to take this one to the mat.
Balink Tarlah has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Psmfisd Tamdfjsmf.#TD#
Tarlah is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Tamdfjsmf can't fight it off and eventually Tarlah manages to take the fight to the floor. Tamdfjsmf looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Tarlah wants to control from the top but Tamdfjsmf keeps moving. #T2#
Tamdfjsmf bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tarlah's guard. #REVB#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tarlah keeping moving, preventing Tamdfjsmf from controlling successfully.
Tarlah utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tamdfjsmf wants to control from the top but Tarlah keeps moving.
Tamdfjsmf looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Tarlah keeping moving, preventing Tamdfjsmf from controlling successfully. #T3#
Tarlah is pulling down on Tamdfjsmf's head to control his posture.
Tamdfjsmf trying to control but Tarlah is working from the bottom.
Tamdfjsmf tries to free his leg and advance position but Tarlah is retaining full guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tamdfjsmf trying to control the position from guard on top but Tarlah is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Tamdfjsmf moves into range and clinches up with Tarlah.#TD2#
Tamdfjsmf gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Nice strikes from Tamdfjsmf there.
Tamdfjsmf is looking to take a break and control but Tarlah is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tamdfjsmf is pressing down on Tarlah's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tarlah is holding on for now.
Tamdfjsmf is trying to control the action in half guard but Tarlah is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Tamdfjsmf moves into full mount! Tarlah won't be happy about that!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Psmfisd Tamdfjsmf dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Tamdfjsmf instigates a clinch.
Tamdfjsmf goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tarlah prevents it. #BC#
Tarlah breaks the clinch.
Tarlah throws a poor cross that misses #TD2#
so Tamdfjsmf counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Tamdfjsmf is pushing down on Tarlah's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tarlah is fighting to maintain full guard but Tamdfjsmf has managed to sneak the leg through.
Tamdfjsmf wants to control but Tarlah is keeping him busy.
Tarlah is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tamdfjsmf scores with a couple of nice shots.
Tarlah slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tamdfjsmf throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tamdfjsmf wants to control from the top but Tarlah keeps moving. #T1#
Tamdfjsmf scoring with punches to the head and body.
Tarlah wants to improve his position but instead Tamdfjsmf has moved into half guard.
Tarlah controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Tamdfjsmf missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tamdfjsmf with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Tamdfjsmf trying to mount his opponent but Tarlah defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tarlah desperately trying to maintain half guard. #SUB2#
Tamdfjsmf has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Tarlah defend it? Tamdfjsmf steps over the head and cranks it - Tarlah is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Tamdfjsmf!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Psmfisd Tamdfjsmf!

Event: Nfld FN 36
Date: Mar 02, 2023

#R1#
Nagibatel staying out of range there.
Nagibatel feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tarlahs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nagibatel shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CUT2#It looks like Lyoha Nagibatel has been cut.
Tarlah misses with a hook
and Nagibatel counters with a stiff right hand.
Tarlah throws a right hand that misses
and Nagibatel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tarlah throws a big shot that misses.
Tarlah misses with a right hand
and Nagibatel counters with a head kick.
Nagibatel misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Nagibatel.
Nagibatel connects with a high 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!
Nagibatel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tarlah throws out the jab.
A jab from Tarlah misses.
Tarlah takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A head kick misses from Nagibatel.
No joy there for Nagibatel, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tarlah throws a lazy right hand but Nagibatel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nagibatel circles away from the clinch attempt.
Balink Tarlah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tarlah jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nagibatel circles away from the clinch attempt
and Nagibatel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Tarlah swings widly with a right hand
and Nagibatel counters with a head kick.
Nagibatel looks to land a combination. Tarlah sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#ROC#Tarlah is rocked!
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Nagibatel! Tarlah is out on his feet! Nagibatel rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Tarlah is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Tarlah is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lyoha Nagibatel!
A very excited looking Lyoha Nagibatel 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 live 21
Date: Jan 28, 2023

#R1#
Burroughs cracks Tarlah with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tarlah swings widly with a right hand
and Tarlah takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Burroughs will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tarlah misses with a straight left.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Burroughs.
Burroughs darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tarlah swings widly with a right hand
and Burroughs counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Burroughs thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL2#
Tarlah instigates a clinch.
Burroughs taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Burroughs stalling in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Burroughs takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Burroughs for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.#TD2#
Tarlah has picked Burroughs up - he's going for a ride! Tarlah dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Tarlah throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Burroughs is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tarlah is thwarting Burroughs's attempts to control the position.#T1#
Burroughs keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tarlah drops an elbow to the side of Burroughs's head.
Tarlah throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Burroughs wants to improve his position but Tarlah is controlling well.
Burroughs is controlling Tarlah's trapped leg to prevent Tarlah from advancing to side control.
Burroughs works his way to full guard. Good work.
Burroughs is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Burroughs wants to stand and escape but Tarlah is having none of it.
Burroughs seems keen to control Tarlah's posture.
Burroughs is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##T2#
Burroughs is trying to control the action in half guard but Tarlah is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've been hearing that Burroughs has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Tarlah is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Burroughs scores with a couple of nice shots.
Burroughs throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Burroughs throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Burroughs wants to free his trapped foot but Tarlah is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Burroughs scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Burroughs wants to control but Tarlah is keeping him busy.
Tarlah blocking the ground and pound attempt from Burroughs.
Tarlah is refusing to be controlled, as Burroughs sits in half guard. #T3#
Burroughs thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tarlah blocking the ground and pound attempt from Burroughs.
Tarlah slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Tarlah avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tarlah 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.
Burroughs throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tarlah keeping moving, preventing Burroughs from controlling successfully.
Burroughs lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T4#
Tarlah has momentary wrist control but Burroughs slips an elbow through the middle.
Tarlah keeping moving, preventing Burroughs from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Burroughs accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tarlah not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Burroughs lands a couple of elbows.
Burroughs pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tarlah is keeping the position for now.
Burroughs is working hard here to advance position.
Burroughs in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

William S Burroughs dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Burroughs throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tarlah.
Tarlah uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Burroughs.
Tarlah defending well as Burroughs loads up on a big left hand.
Tarlah swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tarlah displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Burroughs throws out the jab.
Balink Tarlah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tarlah misses with a hook
and Burroughs counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tarlah throws a hook but Burroughs avoids it easily.
Burroughs was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nice cross by Tarlah.#CUT2#It looks like William S Burroughs has been cut.
Nice shot by Tarlah.
Tarlah rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Burroughs counters with a left to the body.
Tarlah bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Burroughs's head.#ROC2#Burroughs is rocked!
Burroughs ducks under a wild hook from Tarlah.
Oh Burroughs is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tarlah jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tarlah swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Burroughs was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Burroughs slips under a jab.
Tarlah throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tarlah shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Burroughs uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tarlah.
Tarlah looks to land a right hand but Burroughs moved out of range.
Tarlah throws an overhand right that drops Burroughs like a sack of potatoes! Tarlah dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Balink Tarlah!
Balink Tarlah thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Nfld new years end
Date: Dec 31, 2022

#R1#
Tarlah closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CUT#It looks like Balink Tarlah has been cut.
A big left from Tarlah misses.
Kanaani jabs at Tarlah's body.
Kanaani circles away from the clinch attempt.
It looked like Kanaani wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kanaani keeps the fight on the outside.
Tarlah with a nice cross.
Tarlah misses with a left hand
and Kanaani connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tarlah misses with a left hand
enabling Kanaani to counter with a crisp jab.
Kanaani feints and then cracks Tarlah's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tarlah down.
Tarlah scores with a jab to the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Mehdi Kanaani has been cut.
A nice combination there by Kanaani. #ROC#Tarlah is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kanaani circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Tarlah tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Kanaani wins by KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mehdi Kanaani!
Mehdi Kanaani thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Nfld FN 30
Date: Dec 15, 2022

#R1#
Frankies takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tarlah swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tarlah lands a jab to the head.
Frankies is looking to clinch but Tarlah is avoiding it. #TD2#
Frankies is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Tarlah's half guard.
Frankies performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarlah is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Tarlah is working hard here to advance position.
Tarlah wants to get back to full guard but Frankies has mounted him!
Frankies sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Let's hope that Frankies 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.
Tarlah slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Frankies is controlling the pace.
Tarlah is in trouble now - Frankies has advanced to mount! #T2#
Tarlah tries to hold on but Frankies pushes him away.
Frankies controlling from mount.
Frankies looking to finish with strikes here!
Tarlah is working to get back to half guard. #T3##SUB2#
Frankies moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Tarlah has worked his arm free - good work by Tarlah!
Frankies taking a breather here.
Tarlah tries to improve position but can't.
We've been informed that Frankies has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Tarlah looking for a sweep but Frankies has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Tarlah is squirming around, avoiding Frankies's attempts to control the action. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tarlah tries to lock up and control but Frankies gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Frankies tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Frankies working the ground and pound effectively.
Tarlah is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Frankies controlling from the full mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Edgar Frankies 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#
Tarlah misses with an uppercut #CL2#
and Frankies moves into the clinch.
Frankies gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tarlah. #TD2#
Frankies pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB2#
Frankies is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tarlah is aware though and is defending well.
Tarlah throws an elbow that misses. Frankies uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tarlah's guard. Nice move by Frankies!#REVB#
Frankies 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frankies is looking to work some ground and pound but Tarlah has wrist control.#T1#
Tarlah managing to control the position.
Tarlah wants to improve his position but instead Frankies has moved into half guard.
Frankies performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Frankies trying to pass the guard but Tarlah defending well.
Edgar Frankies has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tarlah wants to get back to full guard but Frankies has mounted him!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Frankies tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Frankies prevents Tarlah from getting the reversal.
Frankies trying to control but Tarlah is having none of it. #T3#
Frankies lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Frankies content just to control the position here. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tarlah tries to hold on but Frankies postures up.
Frankies looking to control but Tarlah is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Tarlah is bucking up trying to escape but Frankies cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Frankies sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Frankies is continuing to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Edgar Frankies showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Tarlah lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Balink Tarlah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tarlah throws a right hand that misses
and Frankies counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Frankies looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tarlah tries to close the distance and clinch but Frankies swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD2#
Frankies drives through with a takedown into guard.
Tarlah can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Frankies controls the pace.
Tarlah wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frankies is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Frankies has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Tarlah pulls Frankies in close to prevent any damage.
Tarlah 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.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Frankies wants to control from the top but Tarlah keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nice uppercut lands for Tarlah. That snapped Frankies's head back.
Tarlah misses with a lunging right hand #TD2#
and Frankies counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Tarlah!
Frankies misses with the ground and pound.
Frankies working the head with strikes.
Tarlah wants to control but Frankies postures up.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Tarlah prevents Frankies from improving position.
Tarlah definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Frankies 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.
Tarlah tries to improve position but can't. #T3#
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Tarlah struggling a bit here.
Frankies trying to control the position but Tarlah is working away.
Tarlah is looking to reverse the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nice defenses there by Frankies.
Tarlah misses with an uppercut. Frankies saw that one coming.
Frankies on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tarlah throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Frankies changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Balink Tarlah is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Frankies has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Frankies there as he acknowledges the shot.#CL2#
Frankies forces Tarlah back against the cage and clinches.
Frankies stops a takedown attempt from Tarlah.
Frankies is pressed up against the cage. Tarlah has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Frankies down to the mat. Frankies avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A big right from Tarlah misses.
Edgar Frankies is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tarlah, as that shot connected.
Frankies drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Frankies has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Frankies there as he acknowledges the shot.#ROC#Frankies is rocked!#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Frankies is still on wobbly legs! Can Tarlah finish him?
Tarlah lands with a right to the head.
Tarlah tries to score a body lock takedown but Frankies shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Balink Tarlah has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Balink Tarlah. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tarlah looking for a takedown.
Frankies prevents a takedown attempt there.

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 Balink Tarlah.
I think Frankies has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 26:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edgar Frankies!
Our winner, Edgar Frankies, 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: Nfld live 16
Date: Nov 19, 2022

#R1#
Tarlah keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Averescu.
Averescu misses the jab.
Averescu ducks under a wild hook from Tarlah.
Tarlah gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Averescu scores with a nice head shot.
Tarlah wants to clinch up but Averescu keeps it at a distance.
Tarlah lands a really nice looking cross but Averescu seems unphased. #CUT#It looks like Dan Averescu has been cut.
The fighters circle momentarily. Averescu darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tarlah looks to land a right hand but Averescu moved out of range.
Averescu throws a hook but Tarlah avoids it easily.
Tarlah takes a jab right on the kisser.
Averescu misses with a straight left.
Averescu looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tarlah takes one to the side of the head. #ROC2#Tarlah is rocked!
BOOM! Averescu lands a beautiful left hook that drops Tarlah. Tarlah tries to recover but Averescu is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Tarlah lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dan Averescu!
During a confident post fight interview, Dan Averescu thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Nfld FN 24
Date: Oct 20, 2022

#R1#
Tarlah misses with a jab to the body
and Tarlah takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Holmstrom misses with a hook. Tarlah ducked under it nicely.
Tarlah tries to counter with a takedown but Holmstrom is quick to defend against it.
Tarlah throws a predictable looking body shot
and Holmstrom counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD#
Holmstrom gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Tarlah postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tarlah stops Holmstrom from standing up.
Tarlah keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Holmstrom's head.
Holmstrom is looking to stand up but Tarlah isn't so interested in that idea.
Tarlah 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarlah is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tarlah's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Tarlah chips away with some ground and pound.
Tarlah is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Tarlah 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.
Tarlah scoring with some ground and pound. #ROC#Holmstrom is rocked!
Tarlah lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Holmstrom is still in real trouble! Can Tarlah finish him?
Tarlah loads up on a big left hand. Holmstrom felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Tarlah looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Holmstrom can't hide his disappointment, as Tarlah celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Balink Tarlah!
During a confident post fight interview, Balink Tarlah thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Nfld 23
Date: Sep 03, 2022

#R1#
Averescu connects with a crisp jab.
Averescu throws a big shot that misses.
Tarlah lands a jab to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Dan Averescu has been cut.
Averescu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tarlah.
Averescu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tarlah misses with an uppercut
and Averescu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tarlah loads up on a big right hand but Averescu slips the punch.
Averescu scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tarlah takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tarlah jabs at Averescu's body.
Tarlah pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jab from Averescu.
Averescu definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Averescu works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Tarlah misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Come on Tarlah - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Averescu is struggling to control the position.#BC#
Averescu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Tarlah tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Tarlah takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tarlah ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Averescu moves away.
Tarlah gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Averescu.
A swing and a miss from Tarlah.
Tarlah takes a swing at Averescu's ribcage but misses.
Averescu lands an overhand right.#CL2#
Tarlah gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Averescu breaks from the clinch.
Averescu lands with a hook. Tarlah tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Averescu is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Tarlah misses with a straight left.
Balink Tarlah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Averescu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tarlah.
Tarlah throws a right hand that misses
and Averescu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Averescu defending well as Tarlah loads up on a big left hand.
Tarlah changes levels and scores with a jab 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!
Jab, jab by Averescu - just one landing.
Tarlah throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tarlah misses with an uppercut. Averescu saw that one coming.#CL2#
Tarlah forces Averescu back against the cage and clinches.#T2#
Tarlah changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Averescu fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tarlah moves out of range as Averescu strikes.
Tarlah lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A lazy left from Averescu finds it's target.
Tarlah slips a jab from Averescu.
Tarlah looks to land a right hand but Averescu moved out of range.
Tarlah pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Averescu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tarlah scores with a body shot.
Tarlah ducks under a wild hook from Averescu.
Averescu blocks a jab.
It looked like Averescu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Averescu misses with a looping left.
Tarlah throws a shot from downtown. Averescu moves away and avoids it.
Tarlah throws the left hand but Averescu avoids the punch easily.
Averescu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tarlah.
Tarlah missing with a left hand there. Averescu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tarlah has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tarlah there as he acknowledges the shot.
Averescu on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Averescu slips a straight right by Tarlah.#T3#
Tarlah ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Averescu throws a big shot that misses.
Averescu works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Averescu lands with an uppercut that bounces Tarlah off the cage and back into range.
Tarlah throws a jab but it's blocked by Averescu.
Averescu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tarlah.
Averescu catches Tarlah with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tarlah moves out of range of the strikes.
Averescu tests Tarlah's chin there with a solid looking shot.#KD2#
Tarlah cracks Averescu with a big right hand and Averescu goes down!#ROC2#Averescu is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tarlah cracks Averescu with a solid left hand.
Oh Averescu is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tarlah distracts Averescu with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tarlah accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tarlah wants to control from the top but Averescu keeps moving.
Averescu seems to have got his legs back now.
Tarlah postures up. #T4#
Tarlah scoring with punches to the head and body.
Averescu is trying to keep Tarlah in close.
Tarlah lands a couple of digs.
Tarlah has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tarlah is in close to Averescu's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Tarlah trying to control the position from guard on top but Averescu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tarlah working some strikes from top position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tarlah working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Averescu trying to keep a closed guard but Tarlah is proving a slippery customer.
Tarlah is working Averescu over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Balink Tarlah dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dan Averescu's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Tarlah is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Averescu.
Averescu thows a left - swing and a miss!
A nice combination there by Averescu.
A big right from Averescu misses.
Tarlah misses with a left hand
and Averescu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tarlah missing with a left hand there. Averescu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tarlah throws a hook to the side of Averescu's head but Averescu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tarlah misses with a straight left.
Averescu scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Tarlah rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tarlah takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tarlah jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tarlah throws a lazy uppercut
and Averescu 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.
Tarlah scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Averescu doesn't seem bothered though.
Tarlah ducks under a wild hook from Averescu.
Averescu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tarlah throws a body punch but Averescu moves out of range.
Tarlah throws a lazy right hand but Averescu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Averescu lands a lovely overhand right.
Dan Averescu is winning the standup battle so far.
Averescu connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tarlah bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Tarlah takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Averescu connects with the punch.
Tarlah tries to clinch but Averescu moves out of range.
Averescu slips a jab from Tarlah.
Averescu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tarlah uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Averescu.
Averescu looks to throw the jab but Tarlah is out of range.
Averescu looks to land a left hand but Tarlah moved out of range nicely.
Averescu loads up on a big right hand but Tarlah slips the punch.
Nice defenses there by Averescu.
Tarlah has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tarlah misses the jab.
A jab from Tarlah misses.
Averescu throws out a loose jab but Tarlah uses good head movement to avoid it.
It seemed like Tarlah was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tarlah throws a big shot that misses.
Tarlah misses with a few strikes there.
Tarlah on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tarlah uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Averescu.
Tarlah rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Averescu counter with a right hand.
Averescu throws a lazy right hand but Tarlah sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tarlah looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T2#
Tarlah staying out of range there.
Tarlah thows a left - swing and a miss!
Averescu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tarlah misses with a looping right.
It looked like Averescu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Averescu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tarlah tries to clinch up but Averescu circles away and keeps his distance.
Tarlah ducks under a wild hook from Averescu.
It seemed like Tarlah was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tarlah throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tarlah uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Averescu.
Tarlah scores with a body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A big right from Averescu misses.
Tarlah swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Averescu slips under a jab from Tarlah.
Tarlah gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Tarlah tries to clinch but Averescu moves out of range.
It looked like Averescu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL2#
Tarlah moves into the clinch.
Averescu gets underhooks to prevent Tarlah's takedown attempt.
Averescu wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T3#
Tarlah has Averescu pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Averescu manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Tarlah is looking for a takedown.
Dan Averescu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Balink Tarlah.
Tarlah is trying to break the clinch but Averescu is controlling him.
Tarlah drops down looking for an ankle pick but Averescu pulls his leg out and moves away.
Averescu looks to land a right hand but Tarlah moved out of range.
Tarlah closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Averescu cracks Tarlah with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tarlah walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tarlah misses with a lunging right hand
and Averescu counters with a straight right hand.
Tarlah with a jab.#CUT2#Dan Averescu's cut is getting worse.
Tarlah ducks under a wild hook from Averescu.
Tarlah throws a hook but Averescu avoids it easily.
Tarlah looks to land a left hand but Averescu moved out of range nicely.
Averescu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tarlah just misses with a punch to the body.
Tarlah swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T4#
Tarlah lands with a hook. Averescu tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tarlah missing with a left hand there. Averescu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tarlah misses with an uppercut. Averescu saw that one coming.
Averescu lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tarlah displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Averescu throws out the jab.
Tarlah looks to land a left hand but Averescu moved out of range nicely.
Averescu scores with a jab to the head.
Averescu misses with a looping left.
Tarlah swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Averescu missing with a left hand there. Tarlah was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Averescu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tarlah throws out the jab.
Tarlah moves in looking to clinch but Averescu pushes him off.
Tarlah ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A swing and a miss from Tarlah.
Averescu staying out of range there.
Tarlah throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Averescu on the side of the head.
Averescu misses with a straight left.
Tarlah tries to clinch up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Averescu dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dan Averescu's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Tarlah misses with a straight right.
Tarlah misses with a straight right.
Tarlah takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tarlah displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Averescu throws out the jab.
Averescu throws a hook but Tarlah blocks it.
Tarlah ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice defenses there by Averescu.
Tarlah throws a body shot but no joy.
Tarlah fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Averescu on the side of the head.
Averescu throws an overhand right that lands on Tarlah's shoulder, as Tarlah tries to avoid the shot.
Tarlah lands an overhand right.
Averescu throws out a loose jab but Tarlah uses good head movement to avoid it.
Averescu misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Averescu staying out of range there.
Averescu lands a head shot.
Averescu missing with a left hand there. Tarlah was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tarlah throws out a counter right but Averescu avoids it with no problem.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tarlah throws a shot from downtown. Averescu moves away and avoids it.
Tarlah throws an overhand right that lands on Averescu's shoulder, as Averescu tries to avoid the shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tarlah tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Tarlah takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Averescu lands with a cross.
Tarlah fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Averescu manages to avoid it.
Averescu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Averescu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Averescu throws a hook to the side of Tarlah's head but Tarlah sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tarlah lands a right hook to the body.
Tarlah avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tarlah slips under a jab.
Tarlah scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Averescu misses the jab.
A little jabbing left from Tarlah on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tarlah drops Averescu with a straight right hand, right on the button! Tarlah follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Balink Tarlah!
After winning the bout, Balink Tarlah thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Nfld fight night 16
Date: Aug 11, 2022

#R1#
Ketklang steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tarlah.
Ketklang slips a jab and a cross from Tarlah.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ketklang darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tarlah throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ketklang scores with a shot to the body.
Tarlah looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CL2#
Tarlah has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ketklang is looking for a takedown.#TD2#
Tarlah works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #SUB#
Ketklang escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tarlah gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Tarlah got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ketklang has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tarlah has managed to get both his arms back between Ketklang's legs - danger averted.
Tarlah makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ketklang keeping full guard, as Tarlah tries to pass. #SUB#
Ketklang is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tarlah is aware though and is defending well.#T1#
Tarlah is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Tarlah is working Ketklang over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB#
Ketklang has his foot on Tarlah's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tarlah works his way back into a safe position though.
Tarlah with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tarlah keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ketklang's head.
Ketklang is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Reach Around that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Ketklang wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Ketklang has his foot on Tarlah's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tarlah works his way back into a safe position though.
Tarlah must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Tarlah stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ketklang swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Ketklang working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tarlah doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tarlah manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tarlah wants to control from the top but Ketklang keeps moving. #T2#
Ketklang is trying to control the position but Tarlah postures up.
Tarlah with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ketklang controls Tarlah momentarily but Tarlah frees himself.
Tarlah wants to pass the guard but Ketklang is keeping the position.
Ketklang tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Tarlah working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Tarlah working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #CUT2#It looks like Lek Ketklang has been cut.#SUB#
Tarlah avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Tarlah got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ketklang has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tarlah has managed to get both his arms back between Ketklang's legs - danger averted.#T3#
Tarlah is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Tarlah lands a couple of digs.
Tarlah postures up and lands a big shot to Ketklang's brow.
Ketklang working a defensive guard here. #SUB#
Ketklang escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tarlah gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ketklang lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Tarlah pulls Ketklang in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
Tarlah tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Ketklang drops back, looking for a kneebar! Tarlah looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Tarlah looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Tarlah! #REVB#
Ketklang is looking to reverse the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ketklang gets back to half guard.
Tarlah lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Tarlah looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Balink Tarlah dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lek Ketklang's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Nice defenses there by Ketklang.#CUT2#Lek Ketklang's cut is getting worse.
Tarlah digs a good hook to Ketklang's body.
Tarlah steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ketklang.
Ketklang scores with a nice head shot.
Tarlah misses with an uppercut. Ketklang saw that one coming.
Tarlah throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tarlah misses with an uppercut.
Tarlah staying out of range there.
Tarlah walks into a stiff left hand from Ketklang.
Tarlah on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Balink Tarlah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tarlah digs a good hook to Ketklang's body. #CL2#
Tarlah clinches. #TD2#
Tarlah lands a takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Ketklang throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tarlah working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #CUT2#Lek Ketklang's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Tarlah wants to control from the top but Ketklang keeps moving. #T1#
Tarlah distracts Ketklang with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB#
Ketklang has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tarlah can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tarlah pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ketklang is keeping the position for now.
Tarlah landing with the ground and pound.
Tarlah working some strikes from top position.#CUT2#Jeez, Lek Ketklang's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Balink Tarlah!
A relieved looking Balink Tarlah 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: Nfld 21
Date: Jul 23, 2022

#R1#
Averescu takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #CUT2#It looks like Dan Averescu has been cut.
Averescu lands with a nice combination. Tarlah backs away looking to recover.#CL2#
Tarlah rushes Averescu and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Averescu missing with knees to the body.
Tarlah is trying to drag Averescu to the mat but Averescu just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Tarlah goes for a takedown attempt but Averescu pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Balink Tarlah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Decent striking displayed by Tarlah there.
Averescu scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Tarlah throws an off balance right hand
and Averescu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Averescu lands an overhand right.
Averescu keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tarlah. Averescu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tarlah pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Averescu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tarlah on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T1#
Averescu slips under a jab from Tarlah.
Averescu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tarlah.
Tarlah throws a big shot that misses.
Tarlah throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Averescu throws a shot to the body.
Nice shot by Tarlah.
Tarlah misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Averescu.
Tarlah looks to throw the jab but Averescu is out of range.
Tarlah throws a big shot that misses.#CL2#
Tarlah closes the distance and clinches.
Tarlah managing to block the knees to the body from Averescu.
Tarlah is looking to take this one to the mat.
Dan Averescu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Balink Tarlah.#TD2#
Tarlah has hold of one of Averescu's legs. Averescu is fighting the takedown attempt but Tarlah gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#ES#
Averescu is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Tarlah presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Averescu pressing his opponent against the cage.
Tarlah tries for a takedown but Averescu manages to get underhooks. #T2#
Tarlah wants a takedown. #BC#
Averescu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Averescu lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tarlah stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Averescu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tarlah.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Tarlah 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.
Tarlah 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.
Averescu bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tarlah just misses with a punch to the body.
Tarlah slips a jab from Averescu.
Averescu throws a series of strikes that have Tarlah backpedaling.
Averescu blocks a jab.
Tarlah throws a hook but Averescu blocks it.
Tarlah fails with a takedown attempt.
Averescu throws a series of strikes that have Tarlah backpedaling. #T3#
Averescu scores with a one two! Tarlah had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Averescu!
The fighters circling - Tarlah throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Averescu sizes up Tarlah with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Averescu connects with the punch.
Averescu lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #ROC#Tarlah is rocked!
Averescu is working the combinations to good effect here.
Averescu drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Tarlah right on the button. Tarlah goes down! Averescu follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Averescu gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dan Averescu!
During a confident post fight interview, Dan Averescu thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Nfld FN 9 Dixon vs Tiger
Date: Jun 23, 2022

#R1#
Tarlah lands with a straight right. Diaz didn't see that one coming.
Diaz shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #TD#
Diaz looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Diaz is stalling in the full guard.
Diaz scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Diaz trying to control but Tarlah is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB#
Diaz wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tarlah, who protects the arm well. #T1##SUB#
Diaz looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Diaz postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly. #SUB#
Diaz thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
An elbow from Diaz crashes against the mat. #SUB#
Diaz is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tarlah is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tarlah wants to control but Diaz postures up.#SUB#
Diaz tries for a kimura but Tarlah is defending well. #SUB#
Diaz working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Diaz is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tarlah knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T3#
Tarlah is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Diaz tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Diaz has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Tarlah is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Diaz is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tarlah is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Diaz is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tarlah is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Diaz creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Tarlah sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #SUB#
Diaz working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Diaz is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tarlah knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Diaz fails to land a wild elbow strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hick Diaz dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL2#
Tarlah rushes Diaz and presses him up against the cage.
Diaz tries to land knees in the clinch but Tarlah avoids the damage to the body.
Tarlah goes for a takedown in the clinch but Diaz prevents it.
Diaz goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tarlah prevents it.
Tarlah is trying to force a seperation but Diaz has the dominant position.
Diaz goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tarlah prevents it.
Diaz tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tarlah changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Diaz fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Diaz shoots for a double leg takedown but Tarlah sprawls well. He's pushed Diaz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hick Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tarlah misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarlah swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Diaz feinted with a counter takedown.
Diaz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tarlah can do to turn this around?
Tarlah lunges at Diaz with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Diaz's hand.
Diaz gets cracked there but stands up to it. #CL2#
Tarlah gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Diaz has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Tarlah uses from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tarlah wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving. #T1#
Diaz controls Tarlah momentarily but Tarlah frees himself.
Tarlah makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Diaz trying to control the position. #SUB#
Diaz looking for a guillotine here but Tarlah defends easily.
Diaz looking for a sweep. Not yet Diaz, not yet.
Diaz pulls Tarlah in to control the position. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tarlah wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
Diaz pulls Tarlah in close to his closed guard and prevents Tarlah from doing any damage or advancing position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Tarlah postures up and lands a big shot to Diaz's brow.
Diaz working a defensive guard here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tarlah's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Diaz is looking to sweep but instead, Tarlah has passed into half guard.
Tarlah is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T3#
Diaz wants to improve his position but Tarlah is controlling well.
Hick Diaz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tarlah throwing shots but Diaz is blocking nicely.
Diaz wants to get back to his feet.
Diaz blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tarlah.
Diaz is trying to stand back up but Tarlah is controlling him
Tarlah looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Tarlah lands a nice short elbow.
Diaz tries to roll over but Tarlah keeps him under control.
Tarlah thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Diaz's head.
Diaz manages to get to full guard. #T4#
Tarlah content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Tarlah connects with a couple of short punches.
Tarlah scoring with punches to the head and body.
Diaz controlling Tarlah's posture.
Diaz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Diaz is pulling down on Tarlah's head to control his posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tarlah throws a strike but Diaz rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Balink Tarlah showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Tarlah tries to close the distance and clinch up but Diaz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A jab from Tarlah finds it's way through Diaz's defenses.
Tarlah throws an overhand right that lands on Diaz's shoulder, as Diaz tries to avoid the shot.
Tarlah digs a good body shot into Diaz's ribs.
Balink Tarlah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tarlah scores with a nice head shot.#ROC2#Diaz is rocked!
Nice sprawl there from Tarlah as Diaz shoots in.
Hick Diaz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Diaz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tarlah lunges at Diaz with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Diaz's hand.
Oh Diaz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tarlah steps in with a hook that catches Diaz right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Tarlah follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Diaz looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Balink Tarlah!
Balink Tarlah seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Nfld 18
Date: Jun 04, 2022

#R1#
Tarlah lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nyambe looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Nyambe ducks right into an uppercut from Tarlah.
Nyambe fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tarlah knocks out Nyambe with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Tarlah before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Tarlah picks up the big W with a huge KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Balink Tarlah!
Balink Tarlah decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 16, 2022

#R1#
Averescu lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Tarlah backs up against the cage. #CUT2#It looks like Balink Tarlah has been cut.
Tarlah throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Averescu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tarlah throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Averescu makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Averescu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tarlah is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Tarlah ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A slow jab from Tarlah misses its intended target.
Tarlah throws a right hand that misses
and Averescu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tarlah takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#ROC2#Tarlah is rocked!
Tarlah shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Averescu as he avoids it easily.
Oh Tarlah is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
OH! Tarlah has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Averescu smells blood and charges in for the finish! Averescu unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Tarlah sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dan Averescu!
A very excited looking Dan Averescu 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: WCF 116: Rockefeller v Wallace
Date: Mar 19, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Da Santiago gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Tarlah to score an easy takedown into full guard.
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#
Tarlah avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Da Santiago looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Tarlah is defending well. Da Santiago quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Tarlah has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Da Santiago celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alessio Da Santiago!
Alessio Da Santiago decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: WCF WNF 95: Shabazz vs Borgia
Date: Mar 02, 2022

#R1#
Bastiat lands a glancing blow to the side of Tarlah's head.
Tarlah closes the distance and clinches up with Bastiat, looking for a takedown. Tarlah pushes Bastiat against the cage but Bastiat circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tarlah misses with a looping left.
Bastiat throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and Tarlah counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Tarlah throwing strikes but missing.
Bastiat preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tarlah postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bastiat is pulling down on Tarlah's head. It's preventing any offense from Tarlah, at least for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bastiat looking for a sweep. Not yet Bastiat, not yet.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Bastiat holds on and takes a little breather. #T1#
Tarlah in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tarlah content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bastiat utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bastiat wants to sweep but no luck.
Tarlah throwing strikes from guard but Bastiat blocks nicely.
Bastiat is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tarlah is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Tarlah looking to sit in guard and control but Bastiat gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T2#
Tarlah keeping moving, preventing Bastiat from controlling successfully.
Bastiat throws a big right hand that misses.
Bastiat with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bastiat throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tarlah works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tarlah is pulling down on Bastiat's head. It's preventing any offense from Bastiat, at least for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bastiat with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bastiat in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tarlah keeping moving, preventing Bastiat from controlling successfully.
Bastiat throws a big right hand that misses. #T3#
Bastiat is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bastiat pushing down on Tarlah's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Tarlah tries to roll over but Bastiat keeps him under control.
Bastiat throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tarlah is in trouble now - Bastiat has advanced to mount!
Tarlah is looking to improve his position but Bastiat isn't that keen on the idea.
Bastiat has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tarlah is working hard here to advance position.
Bastiat landing punches.
Tarlah working to try and regain half guard. #T4#
Bastiat thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Bastiat lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Tarlah in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Tarlah is desperately trying to improve his position but Bastiat has a good base and remains in mount.
Bastiat thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Bastiat postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Tarlah looks a forlorn figure.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bastiat looking to ground and pound but Tarlah is blocking nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frederic Bastiat dominated that round.
That's time! Tarlah's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Tarlah shoots for a takedown but Bastiat saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bastiat has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bastiat cracks Tarlah with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bastiat misses with a combination
and Tarlah counters with a nice uppercut.
Bastiat scores with a hook.
Bastiat misses with an uppercut #TD#
and Tarlah counters with a takedown into side control.
Tarlah misses with the ground and pound.
Bastiat tries to improve position but can't. #T1#
Tarlah throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Bastiat is trying to control Tarlah's posture but Tarlah avoids it.
Bastiat tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bastiat can't do much from the bottom here.
Bastiat tries to improve position but can't.
Tarlah wants to take a breather but Bastiat manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Tarlah.
Tarlah distracts Bastiat with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T2#
Tarlah chips away with some ground and pound.
Tarlah in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bastiat has control of Tarlah's left arm, preventing Tarlah from doing any damage.
Bastiat keeping moving, preventing Tarlah from controlling successfully.
Bastiat is trying to keep Tarlah in close.
Bastiat looking for a sweep. Not yet Bastiat, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tarlah is fighting to break Bastiat's control of his arms but Bastiat is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Tarlah is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Tarlah trying to control the position from guard on top but Bastiat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Bastiat cracks Tarlah with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bastiat rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tarlah moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tarlah dodges the punch combination from Bastiat.
Tarlah throws a right hand that misses
and Bastiat cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bastiat scores with a jab to the jaw.#T4#
Bastiat misses with a body shot #TD#
and Tarlah counters with a takedown into side control.
Tarlah throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Bastiat works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Bastiat holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
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!
Tarlah lands with a punch from half guard.
Bastiat wants to get back to full guard.
Balink Tarlah overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bastiat makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bastiat.
Tarlah postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Balink Tarlah dominated that second round.
That's time! Tarlah's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Bastiat connects with a nice looking jab.
Tarlah shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bastiat as he jumps to the side.
Bastiat throws a lazy uppercut
and Tarlah counters with a nice uppercut.
Bastiat lands a right hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bastiat throws a lazy right hand but Tarlah sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tarlah tries to counter with a takedown but Bastiat is quick to defend against it.
Tarlah goes for a double leg but Bastiat avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bastiat continues to drive forward.
Bastiat misses with a body punch.
A short right from Bastiat on the inside. #T1##BC2#
Bastiat breaks the clinch.
Bastiat dodges the punch combination from Tarlah.
Bastiat throws a nice looking combination but Tarlah bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tarlah ducks under a wild hook from Bastiat.
Tarlah moves forwards but Bastiat connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Tarlah uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bastiat.
Tarlah appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bastiat cracks Tarlah with a good jab.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Bastiat. Tarlah does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bastiat lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tarlah.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Balink Tarlah. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bastiat bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tarlah fails with the takedown
and Bastiat counters with a left to the body. #T3#
Nice takedown defense from Bastiat. No joy for Tarlah on that attempt.
Bastiat throws a nice looking combination but Tarlah bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bastiat keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bastiat doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Tarlah with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bastiat cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tarlah steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bastiat.#TD#
Tarlah bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#T4#
Tarlah tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Tarlah with the ground and pound but Bastiat regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Bastiat tries to get to full guard but Tarlah has control of the leg.
Tarlah misses with a head shot. Bastiat uses the momentum to regain guard.
Tarlah throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bastiat keeping moving, preventing Tarlah from controlling successfully.
Bastiat managing to control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Frederic Bastiat comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bastiat 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frederic Bastiat!
Frederic Bastiat 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: WCF WNF 90: Woo vs Goncalves 3
Date: Jan 26, 2022

#R1#
Tarlah gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Falcon.
Tarlah fails with a takedown attempt.
Falcon looks to land a combination but Tarlah avoids it well.
Falcon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Falcon swings for the body but Tarlah moves out of range.
Falcon looks to land a combination. Tarlah sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CUT2#It looks like Balink Tarlah has been cut.
Tarlah tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Falcon swivels and escapes.
Falcon misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Falcon misses with a few strikes there.
Falcon scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Tarlah shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Falcon is trying to stand. #T1#
Falcon controlling the position well.
Tarlah trying to control the action but Falcon is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tarlah thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Falcon gets full guard.
Tarlah throws a strike but Falcon rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Falcon loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Falcon lands a couple of digs.
Falcon told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#T2#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Falcon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Falcon stopping the sweep attempt from Tarlah.
Tarlah preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Falcon has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Falcon postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Falcon with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tarlah keeping full guard, as Falcon tries to pass.
Falcon loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T3#
Falcon trying to control the position from guard on top but Tarlah is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Falcon engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Tarlah keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #TD2#
Falcon is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Tarlah's half guard.
Falcon trying to control from half guard but Tarlah is working away.
Falcon winds up and cracks Tarlah with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Falcon sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tarlah defending well though.
Falcon controlling the pace.
Falcon missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T4#
Falcon thows a huge punch but Tarlah dodges it nicely.
Tarlah is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Falcon jumps into side control!
Tarlah tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Falcon with the ground and pound but Tarlah regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Falcon passes into side control, despite Tarlah's attempt to control the position.
Falcon throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Check out the look on Falcon's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Falcon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tarlah keeps working.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Falcon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Balink Tarlah'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#
Tarlah tries to clinch up but Falcon circles away and keeps his distance.
Falcon tries to clinch but Tarlah is having none of it.
Falcon lands with a shot to the body.
Falcon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD#
Tarlah shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Falcon keeping moving, preventing Tarlah from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Tarlah avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tarlah throws an elbow that misses. Falcon uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tarlah's guard. Nice move by Falcon!#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Falcon preventing the sweep. #T1#
Tarlah can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Falcon controls the pace.
Tarlah working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Falcon.
Tarlah working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Falcon.
Tarlah pulls Falcon in close to prevent any damage.
Tarlah keeping moving, preventing Falcon from controlling successfully.
Falcon in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Falcon trying to control but Tarlah is working from the bottom.
Falcon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Falcon throws an elbow that misses. Tarlah uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Falcon's guard. Nice move by Tarlah!#REVR#
Tarlah trying to control but Falcon is working from the bottom.
Falcon keeping full guard, as Tarlah tries to pass.
Tarlah working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tarlah is looking to work some ground and pound but Falcon has wrist control.
Tarlah postures up.
Tarlah trying to control but Falcon is working from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Tarlah working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3##TD#
Tarlah shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Tarlah not doing much here.
Falcon taking some punishment here, with Tarlah in his half guard.
Tarlah working the head and body with strikes.
Tarlah lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Tarlah working over Falcon with some ground and pound. Falcon looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Falcon keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T4#
Falcon is trying to maintain the position but Tarlah is very close to passing his half guard.
Tarlah throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Falcon to regain full guard.
Tarlah missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tarlah throws a strike but Falcon rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Tarlah seems keen to control Falcon's posture.
Tarlah continues to stall.
Falcon throws a big elbow that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Falcon with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Falcon trying to control but Tarlah is working from the bottom.
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 Balink Tarlah will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Balink Tarlah's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Tarlah avoids the body shot from Falcon.
Falcon throws a leg kick but Tarlah checks it.
Falcon throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Falcon misses with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Falcon misses the target.
Falcon lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Tarlah displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Falcon throws out the jab.
Tarlah feinted with a counter takedown.
Tarlah is trying hard to land a takedown here. Falcon sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Falcon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tarlah goes for a double leg but Falcon avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Falcon continues to drive forward.#BC2#
Falcon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Falcon throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T1#
Falcon ducks under a wild hook from Tarlah.
Falcon throws out a counter right but Tarlah avoids it with no problem.
Falcon misses with a looping right.
Falcon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tarlah manages to avoid it.
Tarlah appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Tarlah takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tarlah missing with a left hand there. Falcon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Falcon throws a body shot but no joy.
Tarlah tries to counter with a takedown but Falcon is quick to defend against it.
Falcon scores with a shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Tarlah.
Falcon falls off balance throwing a combination #TD#
and Tarlah counters with a single leg into guard. Falcon didn't expect that.
Falcon tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Tarlah throws a big right hand that misses.
Tarlah throws an elbow that misses. Falcon uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tarlah's guard. Nice move by Falcon!#REVB#
Jack Falcon has got the better of the ground game so far.
Falcon content to stall in guard here.
Falcon postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Falcon throwing strikes but missing.
Falcon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Falcon is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T3#
Falcon is continuing to stall.
Falcon trying to control but Tarlah is working from the bottom.
Falcon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Falcon trying to control the position from guard on top but Tarlah is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Falcon working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jack Falcon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Tarlah looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Falcon!
Falcon is trying to improve his position.#T4#
Tarlah misses with the ground and pound.
Tarlah fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Falcon is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Tarlah working away.
Falcon tries to buck Tarlah off but Tarlah is having none of it.
Tarlah lands a nice forearm strike.
Falcon can't do much from the bottom here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Falcon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Falcon 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 28:29
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:29
Judge Josh West scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: WCF 103: Wolf vs Legionarius
Date: Dec 18, 2021

#R1#
Bandito misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tarlah.
Nice sprawl there from Bandito as Tarlah shoots in.
Tarlah fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bandito avoids it really well and circles away.
Bandito is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Tarlah.
Tarlah bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#TD#
Bandito closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bandito lands in his opponent's guard.
Bandito will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarlah looking for a sweep. Not yet Tarlah, not yet. #T1#
Bandito is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Tarlah keeping full guard, as Bandito tries to pass.
Bandito not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bandito preventing the sweep.
Bandito really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bandito engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Bandito preventing the sweep. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Tarlah swats away the attempt to clinch by Bandito.#CL#
Bandito has managed to clinch.
Bandito is looking to take this one to the mat.
Bandito stalling against the cage.
Bandito dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Tarlah is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Enamorado Bandito has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Balink Tarlah.#T3#
Tarlah has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bandito avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Tarlah prevents the takedown attempt. #TD2#
Tarlah turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Tarlah working the ground and pound from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bandito is looking to regain half guard here but Tarlah keeps moving and retains side control.
Tarlah grinds an elbow into Bandito's temple.
Tarlah creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Bandito sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Bandito is looking to regain half guard here but Tarlah keeps moving and retains side control.
Bandito dodges the ground and pound from Tarlah.#T4#
Tarlah in side control, throwing shots but Bandito defends.
Tarlah working the head and body with strikes.
Tarlah working the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bandito is working to avoid the ground and pound but Tarlah connects with a decent elbow.
Bandito is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Tarlah working away.
Bandito is looking for a sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tarlah working the body and head with strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bandito is trying to get back to half guard.
Tarlah in side control, throwing shots but Bandito defends.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Balink Tarlah 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#
Tarlah wants to clinch.
Bandito is looking to clinch.
Tarlah tries to bum rush Bandito with a series of wild strikes but Bandito uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tarlah fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
As Tarlah tries to get set, Bandito tries to push him back and clinch up but Tarlah manages to avoid the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarlah fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bandito appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Tarlah fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Enamorado Bandito has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Balink Tarlah.#T1#
Bandito is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bandito sets himself, and Tarlah steps forward looking for the clinch! Bandito avoids it this time.
Bandito is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bandito misses with a wild combination.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tarlah. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tarlah shoots in but no luck this time.
Bandito is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Tarlah.#TD#
Bandito fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Tarlah sprawls well initially but Bandito persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Bandito has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
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.
Bandito takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Balink Tarlah has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Bandito has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Tarlah is controlling an arm, preventing Bandito from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Bandito sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Tarlah bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#T4##SUB#
Bandito looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Bandito working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tarlah doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tarlah manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bandito controls Tarlah momentarily but Tarlah frees himself.
Bandito is controlling Tarlah's posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tarlah is in close to Bandito's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Enamorado Bandito 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Bandito shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tarlah but Tarlah pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bandito takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bandito keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bandito drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tarlah sprawls and moves away.
Tarlah shoots in for a takedown but Bandito shows good takedown defense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Bandito shoots in and gets a takedown into Tarlah's guard.
Bandito sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bandito pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tarlah is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Tarlah can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bandito controls the pace.
Tarlah has Bandito pulled in close to control his posture. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bandito tries to free his leg and advance position but Tarlah is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Bandito clinches with his opponent.
Bandito displaying some good clinch control by pressing Tarlah up against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bandito takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Bandito seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Tarlah cracks Bandito with a nice body shot.#TD#
Bandito gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Tarlah regains guard.
Bandito being controlled here momentarily. #T3#
Tarlah trying to control the position.
Bandito controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Tarlah looking to control. #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.
Bandito controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bandito is looking to advance position but Tarlah has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Tarlah cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
BOOM! Tarlah connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Tarlah lands with some strikes.#ROC2#Bandito is rocked!
Tarlah prevents Bandito from getting the reversal.
Oh Bandito is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tarlah unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Bandito wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Tarlah celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Balink Tarlah!
A very excited looking Balink Tarlah 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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 20, 2021

#R1#
Frank misses with a wild body shot.
Tarlah slips under a jab from Frank.
Tarlah uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Frank.
Frank lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Tarlah blocks a head kick by Frank.
Tarlah tries to counter with a takedown but Frank is quick to defend against it.
Frank throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tarlah swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Frank throws a head kick but Tarlah moves out of range.
Frank feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tarlahs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Tarlah is trying hard to land a takedown here. Frank sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frank swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Frank throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and Tarlah counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Tarlah.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Tarlah's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Tarlah trying to control the position from guard on top but Frank is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Tarlah postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tarlah throwing strikes from guard but Frank blocks nicely.
Frank working a defensive guard here.
Frank looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tarlah is one step ahead there.
Tarlah working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Frank can do anything to dispel that myth.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tarlah with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tarlah throwing strikes but missing.
Tarlah throws an elbow that misses. Frank uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tarlah's guard. Nice move by Frank!#REVB#
Frank content to stall in guard here.
Tarlah pulls Frank in close to prevent any damage. #T3#
Tarlah can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Frank controls the pace.
Tarlah has his hands on Frank's head, controlling the position.
Frank controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Frank misses with an uppercut
letting Tarlah counter with a right hand. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Frank goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CUT2#It looks like Balink Tarlah has been cut.
Frank slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Frank throws a shot from downtown. Tarlah moves away and avoids it.
A low kick from Frank misses #CL#
and Tarlah counters by clinching up. #BC2#
Frank breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A good leg kick by Frank.
Frank connects with a crisp jab.
Micah Frank seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tarlah uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Frank.
A nice leg kick from Frank, right into the meat of the thigh.
Frank throws a head kick that misses.
Frank throws a series of punches but Tarlah moves out of range.
Tarlah ducks under a wild hook from Frank.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Micah Frank dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Balink Tarlah'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.#R2#
Frank throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD#
and Tarlah counters with a shoot takedown. Frank fights it but they end up in guard.
Tarlah works over Frank with some ground and pound from guard.
Tarlah advances to half guard.
Frank 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.
Tarlah sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Frank defending well though.
Tarlah throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Frank to regain full guard.
Frank tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tarlah controls from within his opponent's guard.
Frank avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frank utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tarlah is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T1#
Tarlah postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tarlah accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tarlah working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Frank really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tarlah. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tarlah wants to pass the guard but Frank is keeping the position.
Tarlah postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tarlah throws a big elbow that misses.
Frank has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Tarlah with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tarlah landing some decent shots from guard.
Tarlah missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tarlah missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tarlah throws a strike but Frank rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tarlah has Frank pulled in close to control his posture.
Balink Tarlah overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Frank won't allow Tarlah to sweep him here.
Tarlah keeping moving, preventing Frank from controlling successfully. #T3#
Frank showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Tarlah seems keen to control Frank's posture.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Frank fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tarlah throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Frank's waist but Frank gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tarlah off to one side.
A jab from Frank misses.
Tarlah attempts a counter takedown but Frank avoids it well and moves away.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Frank throws a head kick that misses.
Frank lands a body shot.
Frank throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tarlah attempts a counter takedown but Frank avoids it well and moves away.
Tarlah misses with a takedown attempt
and Frank counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Frank slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tarlah shoots in looking for a takedown but Frank manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tarlah's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Balink Tarlah. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Frank throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Tarlah's head.#TD#
Tarlah scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Frank is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Tarlah sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Frank is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
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 Balink Tarlah will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Balink Tarlah's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A lazy left from Frank finds it's target.#TD#
Tarlah feints and as Frank raises his hands in defense, Tarlah changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Frank wants to sweep but no luck.
Tarlah stands and throws Frank's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Tarlah wants to lay and pray for a moment but Frank keeps working.
Tarlah lands some shots froms side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarlah lands a few punches from side control.
Tarlah working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Tarlah throws a strike aimed at the side of Frank's head but Frank avoids it well.#T1#
An elbow from Tarlah crashes against the mat.
Tarlah misses with the ground and pound.
Tarlah lands a nice forearm strike.
Tarlah working the body and head with strikes.
Tarlah in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Tarlah looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Frank is avoiding damage well.
Frank sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Well, if Tarlah is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Tarlah missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tarlah 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.#T2#
Frank slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Tarlah postures up.
Tarlah with a flurry of punches that miss.
Frank working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tarlah.
Tarlah landing with the ground and pound. #SU#
Tarlah decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Frank, up you get!
Frank throws a jab but it's blocked by Tarlah.
Tarlah defending well as Frank loads up on a big left hand.
A head kick by Frank misses #TD#
and Tarlah counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #T3#
Frank has hold of Tarlah's hands but Tarlah slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Tarlah lands a nice short elbow.
Frank avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tarlah.
Tarlah lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Tarlah missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tarlah thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tarlah missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Frank is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Tarlah throwing shots but Frank is blocking nicely.
Tarlah slips a nice elbow through Frank's hands, connecting with Frank's forehead.
Tarlah thows a huge punch but Frank dodges it nicely.
Tarlah is nestled in close to Frank, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#ROC#Frank is rocked!
Tarlah thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tarlah looks to land a strike but Frank avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Frank has momentary wrist control but Tarlah slips an elbow through the middle.
Tarlah with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tarlah throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Frank works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Balink Tarlah showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tarlah 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Balink Tarlah!
After winning the bout, Balink Tarlah thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 09, 2021

#R1##CL2#
Biernat drives through and clinches with Tarlah against the cage. #BC2#
Biernat breaks from the clinch.
Tarlah stuffs the takedown attempt from Biernat. Biernat gets slowly back to his feet.
Tarlah shoots in and drives through. Biernat sprawls well.
Biernat is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Biernat closes the distance and pushes Tarlah back into the cage.
Tarlah is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Biernat gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Balink Tarlah has been cut.
Biernat cracks Tarlah with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarlah tries to stall but Biernat uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Biernat lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Tarlah lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tarlah is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Balink Tarlah. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Biernat lands a damaging elbow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Biernat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice left hand lands by Biernat. #T1##BC2#
Biernat breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Biernat tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tarlah swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD2#
Biernat shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
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.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Tarlah holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB2#
Biernat is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Tarlah is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Tarlah has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Tarlah content to stall in guard here.
Biernat has momentary wrist control but Tarlah slips an elbow through the middle.#T2##SUB2#
Tarlah avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Biernat pulls Tarlah in close to his closed guard and prevents Tarlah from doing any damage or advancing position.
Tarlah working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Biernat's head.
Tarlah working some strikes from top position.
Tarlah has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Biernat looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tarlah with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2#
Tarlah got a little sloppy there for a moment and Biernat has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tarlah has managed to get both his arms back between Biernat's legs - danger averted.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Biernat looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Biernat has his foot on Tarlah's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tarlah works his way back into a safe position though.
Tarlah throws a big elbow that misses.
Biernat has momentary wrist control but Tarlah slips an elbow through the middle.#T3#
Biernat working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tarlah.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tarlah 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.
Biernat looking for a sweep. Not yet Biernat, not yet.
Tarlah working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Biernat looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Biernat not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB2#
Biernat is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tarlah landing with the ground and pound.
Tarlah working some strikes from top position.#SUB2#
Biernat working for a triangle but Tarlah defends it easily.
Biernat 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.#T4#
Tarlah stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Biernat swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tarlah throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Biernat not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tarlah lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Tarlah passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Tarlah cracks Biernat with an elbow. That is naaassty.
You can see the frustration on Biernat's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Tarlah wants to control but Biernat is keeping him busy.
Tarlah grinds an elbow into Biernat's temple.
Tarlah scores with a couple of short elbows.
Biernat can't do much from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mateusz Biernat will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Balink Tarlah's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Tarlah tries for a takedown but Biernat sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Biernat moves into the clinch successfully.
Biernat has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tarlah avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Biernat scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2#
Biernat escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tarlah, as that shot connected. #CL2#
Biernat has Tarlah up against the cage in a clinch.
Tarlah misses with a body punch.
Biernat comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Tarlah looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarlah wants to break the clinch but can't.
Biernat stops a takedown attempt from Tarlah.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Balink Tarlah. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Biernat lands with a left to the head.
Biernat has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tarlah goes for a takedown attempt but Biernat pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Biernat closes the distance but Tarlah moves to the side #TD#
and Tarlah counters with a shoot takedown. Biernat fights it but they end up in guard. #T1#
Tarlah content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB2#
Tarlah got a little sloppy there for a moment and Biernat has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tarlah has managed to get both his arms back between Biernat's legs - danger averted.
Tarlah keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Biernat's head.
Tarlah scoring with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tarlah stands up over Biernat, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB2#
Biernat has his foot on Tarlah's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tarlah works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Biernat had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tarlah defends it easily.
Biernat is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tarlah is controlling him. #SUB2#
Biernat throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tarlah's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Biernat keeping moving, preventing Tarlah from controlling successfully. #T2#
Tarlah postures up and lands a big shot to Biernat's brow.
Biernat trying to keep a closed guard but Tarlah is proving a slippery customer.
Biernat wants to stand but Tarlah is controlling the position.
Tarlah trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tarlah trying to control but Biernat is working from the bottom. #ES2#
Biernat has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Tarlah off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Biernat shoots in but Tarlah avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Biernat fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Biernat clinches. #T3#
Biernat lands an elbow inside that Tarlah shrugs off.
Nice elbow from Biernat. #BC2#
Biernat breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Biernat looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tarlah tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Biernat manages to circle out of the way.#TD#
Tarlah scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Biernat tries to roll over but Tarlah keeps him under control.
Biernat is still trying to improve position.
Tarlah slips a nice elbow through Biernat's hands, connecting with Biernat's forehead.
Tarlah drops an elbow to the side of Biernat's head.
Tarlah looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Biernat with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Biernat wants to improve his position but Tarlah is controlling well.
Tarlah wants to take a breather but Biernat is having none of it. #T4#
Biernat gets full guard.
Tarlah won't allow Biernat to sweep him here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Biernat looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Biernat is looking for a triangle but Tarlah pushes his legs off easily.
Biernat is breathing heavily.
Tarlah wants to control from the top but Biernat keeps moving. #SUB2#
Biernat working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Tarlah has passed into half guard!
Ground and pound from Tarlah.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Tarlah lands a nice short elbow.
Tarlah 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.
Tarlah is thwarting Biernat's attempts to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mateusz Biernat will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Balink Tarlah's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. 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#
Biernat is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tarlah sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tarlah looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL2#
Biernat moves into the clinch.
Nice elbow from Biernat.
Biernat prevents a takedown attempt there.
Biernat comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Biernat lands an elbow just above Tarlah 's eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarlah drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Biernat gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Balink Tarlah. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Biernat lands an elbow inside.
Biernat stops a takedown attempt from Tarlah.
Mateusz Biernat seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Biernat lands with a right to the head. #T1#
Biernat gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Tarlah has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Biernat is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Biernat prevents Tarlah from breaking the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Biernat. #CUT2#Balink Tarlah's cut is getting worse.#TD#
Tarlah turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Tarlah manages to end up in side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Biernat is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Biernat is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Biernat manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Biernat looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Biernat is trying to maintain the position but Tarlah is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Biernat is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tarlah pulls his head out easily. #T2#
Biernat is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Tarlah lands strikes from half guard.
Biernat wants to control but Tarlah is keeping busy.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Tarlah connects with a nice short shot to Biernat's temple.
Biernat is refusing to be controlled, as Tarlah sits in half guard. #ES2#
Biernat makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Biernat goes for a double leg but Tarlah avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tarlah continues to drive forward.
Biernat tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD#
and Tarlah counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Biernat works his way to full guard. Good work.
Tarlah content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Biernat looking for a sweep. Not yet Biernat, not yet. #T3#
Tarlah trying to control but Biernat is working from the bottom.
Tarlah is really struggling to control Biernat but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB2#
Biernat has his foot on Tarlah's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tarlah works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Biernat looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tarlah slips nicely into half guard.
Tarlah working over Biernat with some ground and pound. Biernat looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nice strikes from Tarlah there.
Tarlah looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Biernat with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Biernat is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tarlah's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tarlah's back!#SUB2#
Biernat has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Tarlah tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T4#
Tarlah is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Biernat throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. #SUB2#
Biernat moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Tarlah has worked his arm free - good work by Tarlah!
Tarlah tries to buck Biernat off but Biernat is having none of it.#SUB2#
Biernat working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Tarlah is trying to get back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mateusz Biernat comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Biernat 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: WCF WNF 68: Kiran vs Wolf 3
Date: Aug 25, 2021

#R1##CL2#
Wallace clinches up with Tarlah and pushes him back against the cage.
Tarlah can't get the takedown.
Tarlah pressing his opponent against the cage. #TD#
Tarlah gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Wallace can do anything to dispel that myth.
Wallace bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tarlah's guard. #REVB#
Tarlah tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wallace trying to control but Tarlah is working from the bottom.
Wallace is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarlah looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wallace controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1#
Tarlah trying to keep a closed guard but Wallace is proving a slippery customer.
Wallace seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Wallace missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wallace wants to control from the top but Tarlah keeps moving.
Tarlah might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Wallace postures up.
Tarlah controlling the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#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.#CL2#
Wallace clinches with his opponent.
Wallace prevents the takedown attempt.
Wallace wants a takedown.
Tarlah wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Balink Tarlah. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tarlah can't get the takedown. #TD2#
Wallace has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Tarlah clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#SUB2#
Tarlah defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wallace just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Wallace somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back. #T3#
Wallace controlling the position well here. Tarlah rolled but Wallace kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Tarlah is defending well here and trying to improve his position. #SUB2#
Wallace is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tarlah is really stuck here. #SUB2#
Wallace has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Tarlah has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Wallace gets his hands free as Tarlah looks to control. #T4#
I would not like to be Tarlah right now.
Wallace is trying to stick to Tarlah's back but Tarlah is turning into Wallace. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Wallace's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Tarlah.
Tarlah wants to control from the top but Wallace keeps moving.
Tarlah wants to pass the guard but Wallace is keeping the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wallace controls Tarlah momentarily but Tarlah frees himself.
Tarlah looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brendan Wallace dominated that round.
That's time! Tarlah's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD#
Tarlah bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Wallace is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Who's going to make the next move?
Wallace is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarlah scoring with punches from side control. #T1#
Tarlah is chipping away with strikes.
Tarlah wants to control but Wallace is keeping him busy.
Wallace tries to improve position but can't.
Wallace struggling a bit here.
Wallace is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
What's Wallace going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Tarlah working the head with strikes. #T2#
Tarlah lands a few punches from side control.
Wallace is looking for a sweep.
Tarlah tries to advance to mount but can't.
Tarlah sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Wallace is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Wallace wants to control but Tarlah postures up.
Wallace tries to bench press Tarlah off him but Tarlah keeps the position.
Tarlah working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Tarlah working away.
Wallace tries to improve position but can't.
Tarlah landing strikes.
Wallace is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Tarlah misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #T3#
Tarlah cracks Wallace with a big elbow.
Wallace is looking to regain half guard here but Tarlah keeps moving and retains side control.
Tarlah trying to control the action but Wallace is working from the bottom.
Wallace is looking to regain half guard here but Tarlah keeps moving and retains side control.
Wallace is trying to control Tarlah's posture but Tarlah avoids it.
Wallace keeping his opponent close.#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.
Wallace is trying to improve his position.
Tarlah cracks Wallace with a big right hand but Wallace just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Tarlah working away.
Wallace is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Tarlah is staying active.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tarlah with the ground and pound but Wallace regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Wallace trying to hold on to Tarlah's head to control him but Tarlah postures up.
Wallace tries to roll over but Tarlah keeps him under control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Balink Tarlah dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Wallace tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tarlah manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tarlah cracks Wallace with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wallace tries to clinch up#TD#
and Tarlah counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Tarlah.
Tarlah makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Wallace is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tarlah trying to control but Wallace is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wallace looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tarlah is one step ahead there.
Tarlah is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1#
Tarlah postures up and lands a big shot to Wallace's brow.
Wallace working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tarlah.
Wallace working a defensive guard here.
Tarlah with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Tarlah throws a big elbow that misses.
Tarlah scoring with punches to the head and body.
Tarlah throwing strikes but missing.
Wallace preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tarlah cracks Wallace with a solid left hand.#T2#
Wallace manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tarlah manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Wallace is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Tarlah has control of Wallace's left arm, preventing Wallace from doing any damage.
Wallace trying to control but Tarlah is working from the bottom.
Wallace postures up in Tarlah's guard and throws a big left but Tarlah blocks it.
Wallace is stalling in the full guard.
Tarlah trying to control the position here. #T3#
Wallace throws a big right hand that misses.
Wallace stopping the sweep attempt from Tarlah.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tarlah is on top in guard. #REVR#
Wallace 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#
Balink Tarlah overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tarlah manages to get to full guard.
Tarlah tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
Wallace controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Tarlah keeping moving, preventing Wallace from controlling successfully.
Wallace loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tarlah utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tarlah keeping moving, preventing Wallace from controlling successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
Balink Tarlah showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tarlah 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: WCF WNF 61: Decimal vs Corona
Date: Jul 07, 2021

#R1##TD#
Tarlah drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Lati preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tarlah throws a big right hand that misses.
Lati utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tarlah scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Lati keeping moving, preventing Tarlah from controlling successfully.
Tarlah throws a big elbow that misses.
Lati trying to keep a closed guard but Tarlah is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarlah postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tarlah throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tarlah stopping the sweep attempt from Lati.#T1#
Tarlah working some strikes from top position.
Tarlah postures up and lands a big shot to Lati's brow.
Tarlah makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Tarlah trying to control the position from guard on top but Lati is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lati not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tarlah wants to control from the top but Lati keeps moving.
Tarlah controls from within his opponent's guard.
Tarlah lands a couple of digs.#T2#
Tarlah is looking to work some ground and pound but Lati has wrist control.
Tarlah loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tarlah scoring with some ground and pound.
Tarlah prevents Lati from getting back to his feet.
Lati working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tarlah.
Tarlah 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.
Lati is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Tarlah prevents Lati from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lati looks to score with a jab to the body but Tarlah is just out of range.
Lati defending well as Tarlah loads up on a big left hand. #TD#
Tarlah changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Lati looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Lati sneaks out the side door and pushes Tarlah away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#T3#
Lati throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lati throws out a loose jab but Tarlah uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lati looks to land a combination but Tarlah avoids it well.
Lati throws a jab but it's blocked by Tarlah.
Lati misses the shot to the body.
Tarlah attempts a counter takedown but Lati avoids it well and moves away.
Tarlah slips a straight right by Lati.
Tarlah lands a slapping body shot.
Tarlah takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lati throws a left and a right that both miss #TD#
and Tarlah counters with a nice double leg into side control. Lati won't be happy with that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lati takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Tarlah in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Tarlah misses with the ground and pound.#T4#
Tarlah wants to control but Lati is keeping him busy.
Lati tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tarlah scores with a couple of short elbows.
Lati defending against the ground and pound.
Lati 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.
Tarlah in side control, throwing shots but Lati defends.
Lati is being controlled here.
Lati is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Tarlah has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Tarlah working the ground and pound but Lati is defending the strikes.
Tarlah lands a decent elbow from side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Balink Tarlah dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Lati throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tarlah counters with a stiff right hand.
Tarlah misses with a looping right.
Lati throws a left and a right that both miss #CL#
and Tarlah counters by moving into the clinch.
Lati wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tarlah can't get the takedown. #TD#
Tarlah gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Lati regains guard.
Balink Tarlah overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tarlah is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Lati looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tarlah is one step ahead there.
Tarlah is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lati can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarlah's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Tarlah postures up in Lati's guard and throws a big left but Lati blocks it. #T1#
Tarlah is looking to work some ground and pound but Lati has wrist control.
Tarlah cracks Lati with a solid left hand.
Tarlah loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tarlah slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Tarlah stops Lati from standing up.
Tarlah is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Lati is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#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.
Lati throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tarlah drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lati sprawls and moves away.
Tarlah keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tarlah changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Lati misses with an uppercut. Tarlah saw that one coming.
Tarlah staying out of range there.
Tarlah half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Lati throws a jab when Tarlah was well out of range.
Tarlah lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lati throws a shot from downtown. Tarlah moves away and avoids it.
Tarlah moves out of range as Lati strikes.#TD#
Tarlah shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Tarlah was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Tarlah lands an elbow. #T3#
Lati is not content to let Tarlah control the position.
Lati wants to get back to his feet.
Tarlah is looking to take a break and control but Lati is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tarlah taking a breather here. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tarlah lands a decent elbow from side control.
Tarlah advances nicely into full mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Tarlah cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Tarlah thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Lati is in a horrible position here. Tarlah smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lati is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Lati is trying desperately to improve position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Balink Tarlah dominated that second 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!#R3##TD#
Tarlah dives in and scores a takedown into Lati's guard.

Lati kicks Tarlah off and gets to his feet.
Lati misses with an uppercut. #TD#
Tarlah shoots in and bounces Lati off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Lati pushes Tarlah off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tarlah dodges the punch combination from Lati.
Lati takes a swing at Tarlah's ribcage but misses.
Tarlah looks for a takedown but Lati sprawls well.#T1#
Lati swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tarlah uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lati.
William Lati is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tarlah lands with a hook. Lati tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sloppy strikes from Lati. Those never looked like landing.
Lati misses with an uppercut #TD#
and Tarlah counters with a takedown into side control.
Tarlah looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Lati is avoiding damage well.
Tarlah sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Lati is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Tarlah lands a nice forearm strike.
Tarlah cracks Lati with a big right hand but Lati just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Tarlah throws a strike aimed at the side of Lati's head but Lati avoids it well.#T2#
Lati defending against the ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tarlah is putting a hurting on Lati here, landing some big shots from side control.
Tarlah trying to control the position but Lati is working away.
Lati is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Tarlah is controlling him well.
Lati is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Tarlah 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 Lati's shoulder. That is not cool.
Tarlah scoring with punches from side control.
Tarlah working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Lati sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#ES2#
Lati kicks Tarlah off and gets back to his feet.#T3#
Lati throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Tarlah counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Tarlah.
Lati preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lati controls Tarlah momentarily but Tarlah frees himself.
Tarlah postures up in Lati's guard and throws a big left but Lati blocks it.
Tarlah with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tarlah throws an elbow that misses. Lati uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tarlah's guard. Nice move by Lati!#REVB#
Lati throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tarlah works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tarlah 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.
Lati postures up in Tarlah's guard and throws a big left but Tarlah blocks it. #T4#
Tarlah 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.
Lati wanted to stand there but Tarlah had control of the position. #SU2#
Lati gets to his feet. Tarlah looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD#
Tarlah scores with a takedown into Lati's guard.
Tarlah throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tarlah postures up in Lati's guard and throws a big left but Lati blocks it.
William Lati has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tarlah makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to William Lati.
I think Tarlah 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Balink Tarlah!
Balink Tarlah thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: WCF WNF 56: Rua vs Feet
Date: Jun 02, 2021

#R1##CL2#
Kiloe clinches.
Tarlah wants a takedown but no success here.
Tarlah blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kiloe struggles to land a body shot inside as Tarlah controls his hands.
Kiloe throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tarlahs head.
Kiloe lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kiloe has Tarlah pushed against the cage.#TD#
Tarlah has Kiloe pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Tarlah pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Kiloe tumbling to the mat - Tarlah dives into Kiloe's guard.
Tarlah in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kiloe wants to sweep but no luck.
Kiloe is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Tarlah throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kiloe works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kiloe looking for a sweep. Not yet Kiloe, not yet.
Kiloe is trying to keep Tarlah in close. #T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kiloe is on top in guard. #REVB#
Kiloe is looking to stand up but Tarlah won't let him.
Kiloe must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kiloe trying to control the position from guard on top but Tarlah is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SU2#
Kiloe gets to his feet - Tarlah follows without any prompting.
Kiloe tries to clinch but Tarlah is having none of it.
Kiloe closes the distance looking to clinch #TD#
and Tarlah counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Kiloe is looking for a sweep. Tarlah is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Kiloe trying to hold on to Tarlah's head to control him but Tarlah postures up.
Tarlah takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Tarlah throwing shots but Kiloe is blocking nicely.
Tarlah thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kiloe's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ground and pound from Tarlah.
Kiloe trying to control here.
Kiloe looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kiloe wants to get back to full guard.
Kiloe keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Tarlah. #T3#
Kiloe is trying to get back to full guard.
Tarlah trying to control the action but Kiloe is working from the bottom.
Kiloe is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tarlah scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kiloe has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tarlah is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES2#
Kiloe has one foot on Tarlah's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Kiloe tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tarlah swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tarlah throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kiloe wants to clinch
letting Tarlah counter with a right hand.
Kiloe scores with a shot to the body.
Kiloe tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tarlah swats him away and circles back towards the center.
An attempted straight right counter from Tarlah misses the target.#T4#
The fight stays on the outside here - Kiloe looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A big right from Kiloe misses.
Kiloe tries to clinch but Tarlah moves out of range. #CL2#
Kiloe rushes Tarlah and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kiloe lands a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Tarlah escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tarlah tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kiloe defends well and Tarlah ends up having to push Kiloe into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kiloe flicks out a counter leg kick but Tarlah steps away.
A short right from Kiloe on the inside.
Kiloe is stalling here.
Kiloe softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tarlah tries to score a body lock takedown but Kiloe shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Balink Tarlah. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kiloe gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tarlah.
Kiloe swings wildly with an uppercut but Tarlah uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pete Kiloe 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#
Kiloe misses with a body punch
and Tarlah counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tarlah looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tarlah circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tarlah drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kiloe sprawls and moves away.
Tarlah closes the distance and clinches up with Kiloe, looking for a takedown. Tarlah pushes Kiloe against the cage but Kiloe circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kiloe doesn't manage to clinch there - Tarlah circles away. #CL2#
Kiloe moves into the clinch.
Tarlah is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Balink Tarlah. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Tarlah gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES2#
Kiloe scrambles and gets back to his feet. #CL2#
Kiloe clinches with his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kiloe lands a nice uppercut.
Kiloe works on Tarlah's body with a couple of short punches.#T1#
Tarlah goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kiloe prevents it.
Kiloe can't find room to land a body shot as Tarlah controls the action.
Tarlah is trying to stall.
Tarlah is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A nice left hand lands by Kiloe. #BC#
Tarlah breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Kiloe gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kiloe is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kiloe looking to slow down the pace here.#BC2#
Kiloe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kiloe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kiloe is looking to clinch but Tarlah is avoiding it.
Kiloe jabs Tarlah to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T2#
Kiloe tries to close the distance and clinch but Tarlah swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tarlah feinted with a counter takedown.
Kiloe is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#KD2#
Kiloe lands a left and a right that send Tarlah crashing to the mat, dazed. Kiloe thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Tarlah is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Balink Tarlah has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Kiloe has taken the fight to the clinch.
Oh Tarlah is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kiloe dips a shoulder and cracks Tarlah with a mighty uppercut! Tarlah falls back against the cage and Kiloe unloads with a barrage of strikes! Tarlah is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Kiloe screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pete Kiloe!
An out of breath Pete Kiloe thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: WCF 70: Garcia vs Nail
Date: May 01, 2021

#R1#
Tarlah changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Chaize tries to avoid it but Tarlah manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Chaize to the ground. Chaize escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL2#
Chaize has closed the distance and engaged Tarlah in a clinch. #TD#
Tarlah gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Chaize seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Tarlah wants to control from the top but Chaize keeps moving.
Chaize pulls Tarlah in close to his closed guard and prevents Tarlah from doing any damage or advancing position.
Tarlah won't allow Chaize to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chaize seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T1#
Tarlah makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Tarlah connects with a couple of short punches.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chaize is on top in guard. #REVB#
Tarlah keeping moving, preventing Chaize from controlling successfully.
Tarlah wants to sweep but no luck.
Chaize looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Chaize trying to control but Tarlah is working from the bottom. #T2#
Chaize stays in close to Tarlah's body and controls the position.
Tarlah definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tarlah looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chaize is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Tarlah is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Tarlah wants to sweep here but Chaize controlling him for the moment.
Chaize seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Chaize lands a nice hook to Tarlah's body. Tarlah takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tarlah uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chaize.
Tarlah keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Tarlah avoids the body shot from Chaize.
Tarlah lands a head shot.
Chaize lands the left hand.#CL2#
Chaize gets a clinch.
Tarlah wants a takedown.
Tarlah is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Chaize gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Balink Tarlah. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tarlah drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Chaize gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Chaize's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chaize tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #BC2#
Chaize's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Chaize dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Chaize throws out a loose jab but Tarlah uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tarlah shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Chaize sprawls well. Chaize wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tarlah gets slowly back to his feet.
Chaize uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Chaize misses.
Chaize throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD#
and Tarlah counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Tarlah is standing up over Chaize. Chaize looks to escape but Tarlah dives into side control. #T1##REVB#
Tarlah misses with the ground and pound.
Tarlah scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Chaize to see if he's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chaize takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Tarlah grinds an elbow into Chaize's temple.
Chaize is working to avoid the ground and pound but Tarlah connects with a decent elbow.
Chaize manages to work his way to half guard, despite Tarlah's best efforts.
Chaize tries to roll over but Tarlah keeps him under control.
Tarlah is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Tarlah not doing much here. #T2#
Tarlah seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Chaize does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Tarlah stops Chaize from getting back to his feet.
Tarlah scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Tarlah seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Tarlah is trying to control the action in half guard but Chaize is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #ES2#
Chaize kicks Tarlah off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tarlah fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T3#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tarlah.
As Tarlah backs off Chaize throws a huge counter combo but Tarlah manages to avoid it all.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Balink Tarlah. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tarlah shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Chaize misses with a straight left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chaize. Tarlah does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chaize lands with a right hand.
Chaize just misses with a punch to the body.
Chaize keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tarlah.#T4#
Tarlah throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tarlah fails to land the takedown.
Jacques Chaize seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chaize cracks Tarlah with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The fighters circle momentarily. Chaize darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Chaize misses with an uppercut. Tarlah saw that one coming.
Tarlah takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Chaize 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#
Tarlah showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chaize.
Chaize fails to land with a series of punches.
Tarlah changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Tarlah doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Chaize counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tarlah misses with a takedown attempt
and Chaize counters with a one-two to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chaize throws a series of punches but Tarlah moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Tarlah.
Chaize darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T1#
Chaize scores with a shot to the body.
Tarlah takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Chaize's corner calls for a 1-2. Chaize obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tarlah throws a jab but it's blocked by Chaize.
Chaize's corner calls for a 1-2. Chaize obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tarlah changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Chaize tries to avoid it but Tarlah manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Chaize to the ground. Chaize escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Balink Tarlah. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tarlah uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chaize.
Tarlah tries to counter with a takedown but Chaize is quick to defend against it.
Tarlah dives in for a single leg takedown but Chaize sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Chaize! But no joy.#T2#
Chaize lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Tarlah wants to take the fight to the mat but Chaize manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A short right from Chaize on the inside.
Tarlah is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Chaize pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Chaize throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tarlahs head. #ROC2#Tarlah is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chaize working Tarlah over with knees to the body.
Oh Tarlah is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Chaize lands a left hand.
Chaize gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tarlah.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chaize with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Chaize stalling.
Knees to the body from Chaize.
Chaize has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Tarlah - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Chaize, and another! Tarlah is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Jacques Chaize!

Event: WCF 64: Wolf vs Sausagestrong
Date: Mar 20, 2021

#R1#
A jab from Heed misses.
Heed throws a body punch but Tarlah moves out of range.
Heed takes a swing at Tarlah's ribcage but misses.
Tarlah takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Heed has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Tarlah is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Heed throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Drapton Heed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Heed misses with a wild body shot. #TD#
Tarlah shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Tarlah working Heed over with strikes.
Tarlah throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Heed to regain full guard.
Tarlah missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tarlah in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1#
Tarlah with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tarlah throwing strikes but missing.
Tarlah landing with the ground and pound.
Tarlah engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Tarlah makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Tarlah pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Heed is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Heed looking for a sweep. Not yet Heed, not yet.
Tarlah with a nice head shot there.
Tarlah throws a big right hand that misses.
Heed trying to keep a closed guard but Tarlah is proving a slippery customer.
Heed preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tarlah chips away with some ground and pound.
Tarlah throws a strike but Heed rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Heed wants to stand but Tarlah has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T3#
Heed wants to stand and escape but instead Tarlah has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Tarlah wants to control from the top but Heed keeps moving.
Tarlah is looking to advance position but Heed has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Heed wants to stand but Tarlah is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Tarlah is wriggling around trying to escape.
Tarlah wants to hold on but Heed pushes him away.
Heed wants to get back to his feet but Tarlah is holding on tight.
Tarlah sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T4#
Heed wants to get back to his feet.
Tarlah wants to improve his position but Heed is controlling well.
Tarlah trying to hold on to Heed's head to control him but Heed postures up. #SU2#
Heed decides to stand and escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A decent looking cross lands there for Heed.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Drapton Heed will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Heed throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Tarlah counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Tarlah.
Tarlah wants to control from the top but Heed keeps moving.
Tarlah stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Heed swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tarlah keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Heed's head.
Tarlah 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 big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tarlah accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heed utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tarlah missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tarlah content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Heed utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1#
Tarlah pushing down on Heed's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Tarlah lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Tarlah thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Heed's head.
Heed blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tarlah.
Heed regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Tarlah.
Tarlah missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Heed preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2#
Tarlah with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tarlah landing some decent shots from guard.
Tarlah with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Tarlah postures up in Heed's guard and throws a big left but Heed blocks it.
Tarlah throwing strikes from guard but Heed blocks nicely.
Heed keeping moving, preventing Tarlah from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tarlah accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3#
Tarlah working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tarlah works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Tarlah missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tarlah missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Tarlah is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Tarlah thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tarlah passes to side control.
Tarlah throwing shots but missing, from side control. #T4#
Tarlah misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Tarlah throws a strike aimed at the side of Heed's head but Heed avoids it well.
Heed is working to avoid the ground and pound but Tarlah connects with a decent elbow.
Tarlah gets to mount! Heed was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tarlah raining down hammerfists from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tarlah lands a nice shot to the head.
Tarlah lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Heed in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Balink Tarlah 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##TD#
Tarlah drives through with a takedown into Heed's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Tarlah missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tarlah lands a couple of elbows.
Tarlah trying to control but Heed is working from the bottom.
Tarlah controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Heed avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarlah advances to half guard.
Balink Tarlah overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Tarlah missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nice strikes from Tarlah there.
Tarlah thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tarlah not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tarlah not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tarlah throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tarlah definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tarlah lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Heed wants to get back to full guard.
Tarlah trying to control from half guard but Heed is working away.
Tarlah thows a huge punch but Heed dodges it nicely. #T2#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Tarlah lands a nice short elbow.
Tarlah is pressing down on Heed's thigh, looking to free his foot. Heed is holding on for now.
Tarlah not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tarlah missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tarlah is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Heed can do to turn this around?
Tarlah seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Heed does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Heed has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tarlah is working away from the top position though.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Tarlah feints and as Heed raises his hands in defense, Tarlah changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#T3#
Tarlah in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tarlah throwing strikes from guard but Heed blocks nicely.
Tarlah lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Heed keeping moving, preventing Tarlah from controlling successfully.
Tarlah chips away with some ground and pound.
Tarlah trying to control but Heed is working from the bottom.
Tarlah throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Tarlah connects with a couple of short punches.
Tarlah in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tarlah landing with the ground and pound.
Heed being controlled here, momentarily.
Tarlah trying to control but Heed is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tarlah throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Balink Tarlah showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tarlah 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 29:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Balink Tarlah!
Balink Tarlah decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: WCF 59: Solo vs Wolf 2
Date: Feb 13, 2021

#R1##TD#
Tarlah scores with a takedown into Kiloe's guard.
Kiloe is pulling down on Tarlah's head to control his posture.
Tarlah's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kiloe wants to sweep but no luck.
Tarlah scoring with punches to the head and body.
Tarlah working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kiloe keeping moving, preventing Tarlah from controlling successfully.
Kiloe has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Canucks Combat Club. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kiloe avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tarlah working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kiloe is pulling down on Tarlah's head. It's preventing any offense from Tarlah, at least for the moment.#T1#
Tarlah throwing strikes from guard but Kiloe blocks nicely.
Kiloe tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kiloe is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A shot to the liver by Kiloe. Beautiful body shot.
Tarlah darts in looking for a takedown but Kiloe gets double underhooks and turns Tarlah into the cage.
Tarlah tries to score a body lock takedown but Kiloe shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T2#
Tarlah has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kiloe is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Balink Tarlah. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stalling in the clinch from Kiloe.
Tarlah tries to score a body lock takedown but Kiloe shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kiloe prevents the takedown attempt. #BC2#
Kiloe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tarlah 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.
Kiloe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kiloe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tarlah.
Kiloe getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#TD#
Tarlah manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kiloe on his heels. He'll look to pass Kiloe's guard now, I'm sure.
Kiloe working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tarlah.
Kiloe is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T3#
Kiloe wants to sweep but no luck.
Tarlah 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.
Tarlah trying to control but Kiloe is working from the bottom.
Tarlah throwing strikes from guard but Kiloe blocks nicely.
Kiloe working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tarlah.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kiloe lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tarlah controlling Kiloe's posture. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kiloe trying to control but Tarlah is working from the bottom.
Kiloe preventing the sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tarlah wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Kiloe is now in half guard.
Tarlah is not content to let Kiloe control the position.
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 Balink Tarlah 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##TD#
Tarlah shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kiloe manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Kiloe utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kiloe can do anything to dispel that myth.
Tarlah trying to control the position from guard on top but Kiloe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tarlah won't allow Kiloe to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarlah throws an elbow that misses. Kiloe uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tarlah's guard. Nice move by Kiloe!#REVB#
Tarlah is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T1#
Tarlah looking for a sweep. Not yet Tarlah, not yet.
Tarlah being controlled here, momentarily.
Kiloe must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Tarlah looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kiloe trying to stand up but can't free himself from Tarlah's guard.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tarlah pulls Kiloe in close to prevent any damage.
Tarlah looking for a sweep. Not yet Tarlah, not yet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Tarlah tries for a takedown but Kiloe circles away easily
and Kiloe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pete Kiloe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kiloe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kiloe scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tarlah in his tracks.
Kiloe fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kiloe loads up on a big right hand but Tarlah slips the punch.#T3#
Tarlah throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kiloe's waist but Kiloe gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tarlah off to one side.
Tarlah uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kiloe.
Kiloe misses with a straight right.
Tarlah ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A shot to the liver by Kiloe. Beautiful body shot.
Kiloe misses with a straight right.
Tarlah gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tarlah takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Balink Tarlah. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kiloe throws a body punch but Tarlah moves out of range. #TD#
Tarlah shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Tarlah showed some decent athleticism there.
Kiloe keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T4#
Tarlah thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kiloe's head.
Tarlah thows a huge punch but Kiloe dodges it nicely.
Kiloe is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kiloe is trying to control but Tarlah passes into side control!
Kiloe defending against the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tarlah throwing strikes but Kiloe manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
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!
Kiloe is looking to take a break and control but Tarlah is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tarlah isn't going anywhere.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pete Kiloe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Tarlah's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Tarlah takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kiloe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tarlah.
Tarlah keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kiloe lands with an overhand left.
Kiloe throws a body punch but Tarlah moves out of range.
Tarlah feinted with a counter takedown.
Tarlah stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A shot to the body from Tarlah misses
and Kiloe makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kiloe getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Tarlah darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kiloe tries to roll over but Tarlah keeps him under control.#T1#
Tarlah throwing shots but Kiloe is blocking nicely.
Kiloe is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tarlah thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tarlah working Kiloe over with strikes.
Tarlah working over Kiloe with some ground and pound. Kiloe looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Tarlah throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Kiloe to regain full guard.
Tarlah stopping the sweep attempt from Kiloe.
Tarlah scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T2#
Tarlah being controlled here momentarily.
Kiloe trying to control the position.
Kiloe wants to control the position but Tarlah says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Tarlah lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kiloe avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tarlah. #T3#
Tarlah lands strikes from half guard.
Kiloe tries to roll over but Tarlah keeps him under control.
Tarlah is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kiloe tries to roll over but Tarlah keeps him under control.
Tarlah missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tarlah is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Tarlah thows a huge punch but Kiloe dodges it nicely.
Tarlah tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kiloe knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kiloe is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tarlah's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tarlah's back!
Kiloe is controlling the position but Tarlah somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Tarlah wants to improve his position but Kiloe is controlling well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Balink Tarlah showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tarlah 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Balink Tarlah!
A relieved looking Balink Tarlah 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: WCF 53: Bardia vs Sanders
Date: Jan 02, 2021

#R1#
Tacktheritrix stuns Tarlah with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tacktheritrix throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tacktheritrix stuns Tarlah with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tarlah fails with a takedown attempt.
Tacktheritrix throws a hook to the side of Tarlah's head but Tarlah sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tacktheritrix lands a jab.
Tacktheritrix lands with an overhand left.
Tacktheritrix throws a shot from downtown. Tarlah moves away and avoids it.#TD#
Tarlah bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tarlah throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Tarlah scores with punches from side control.
Tacktheritrix is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Tarlah has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Tarlah landing a few strikes.
Tacktheritrix gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! #T1#
Tacktheritrix trying desperately to get to his feet.
Tacktheritrix is squirming around, avoiding Tarlah's attempts to control the action.
Tacktheritrix wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A nice elbow there by Tarlah.
Tarlah is landing with some decent strikes but Tacktheritrix is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Tarlah with good strikes from the mount here!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tarlah controlling the pace for now. #T2#
Tacktheritrix is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
BOOM! Tarlah connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Tarlah scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tacktheritrix wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Tarlah trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Tarlah breaks from Tacktheritrix's wrist control and lands an elbow. #ROC#Tacktheritrix is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Jackmerius Tacktheritrix has been cut.
Tacktheritrix looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tarlah controlling the position easily from mount.
Tacktheritrix is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
You get the feeling that Tacktheritrix really doesn't like being in this position too much. #T3#
Tacktheritrix is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Tarlah postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Tacktheritrix looks a forlorn figure.
Tarlah cracks Tacktheritrix with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Tacktheritrix is still in real trouble! Can Tarlah finish him?
Tarlah working the ground and pound effectively.
Tarlah unloading with bombs!#CUT#That has opened up Jackmerius Tacktheritrix's cut even more.
Tacktheritrix really wants to buck Tarlah off and get back to his feet.
Tacktheritrix seems to have recovered his senses.
Tacktheritrix taking shots to the head. #T4#
Tarlah connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tarlah postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Tacktheritrix bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Tarlah and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Balink Tarlah!
An out of breath Balink Tarlah thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Combate 6: Ishmael vs. Koko
Date: Nov 22, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Tarlah closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Cerrahoglu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cerrahoglu wants to clinch.
Cerrahoglu seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#CL#
Cerrahoglu gets a clinch.
Cerrahoglu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tarlah has Cerrahoglu pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Cerrahoglu manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Tarlah dodges an elbow strike from Cerrahoglu.
Tarlah struggles to land a body shot inside as Cerrahoglu controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cerrahoglu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tarlah is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cerrahoglu pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Tarlah is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ergun Cerrahoglu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Balink Tarlah.
Cerrahoglu with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cerrahoglu is stalling here. #T1#
Cerrahoglu tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Still in the clinch, Cerrahoglu scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cerrahoglu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cerrahoglu scores with a shoulder strike. #TD#
Cerrahoglu jumps into guard, dragging Tarlah to the mat.
Cerrahoglu manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tarlah manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Cerrahoglu engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Cerrahoglu's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Cerrahoglu seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Tarlah for as long as he can get away with.#T2#
Tarlah wants to stand up but Cerrahoglu is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cerrahoglu is looking to stand up but Tarlah won't let him.
Cerrahoglu preventing the sweep.
Cerrahoglu wants to stand but Tarlah is controlling his posture from full guard.
Cerrahoglu stopping the sweep attempt from Tarlah.
Cerrahoglu is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T3#
Cerrahoglu throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Cerrahoglu sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ergun Cerrahoglu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Cerrahoglu closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Tarlah quickly recovers to half guard.
Cerrahoglu sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Tarlah wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cerrahoglu sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Cerrahoglu tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Tarlah. #T4#
Cerrahoglu keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Tarlah wants to control but Cerrahoglu is keeping busy.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cerrahoglu seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tarlah does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cerrahoglu is figuring out what he wants to do next.
It looks like Cerrahoglu is going to stand back up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice sprawl there from Tarlah as Cerrahoglu shoots in.
Cerrahoglu is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tarlah stuffs the takedown attempt from Cerrahoglu. Cerrahoglu gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ergun Cerrahoglu dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL#
Cerrahoglu gets a clinch.
Tarlah wants a takedown but no success here.
Cerrahoglu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tarlah backwards.
Cerrahoglu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tarlah.
Cerrahoglu lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Cerrahoglu misses with a punch on the inside.
Tarlah is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cerrahoglu gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Tarlah can't get the takedown.
Ergun Cerrahoglu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Balink Tarlah.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarlah blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tarlah tries for a takedown. No joy. #BC#
Cerrahoglu manages to break the clinch.
Cerrahoglu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tarlah can do to turn this around?
Cerrahoglu is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It seemed like Tarlah was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Tarlah darts in looking for a takedown but Cerrahoglu gets double underhooks and turns Tarlah into the cage.
Tarlah keeps the fight on the outside.
Tarlah wants to counter the offense by Cerrahoglu and move into the clinch position.
Cerrahoglu missing with a left hand there. Tarlah was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tarlah changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Tarlah stuffs the takedown.
Tarlah is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Tarlah looks for a takedown but Cerrahoglu sprawls well.
Tarlah has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Cerrahoglu throws a sloppy head kick and Tarlah moves out of range easily. #CL#
Cerrahoglu closes the distance and pushes Tarlah back into the cage.
Tarlah drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cerrahoglu pulls his leg out and moves away.
Cerrahoglu fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cerrahoglu has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and Tarlah counters by clinching up. #TD#
Cerrahoglu decides to pull guard.
Tarlah scoring with some ground and pound. #T2#
Cerrahoglu striking off his back but it's not causing Tarlah any problems.
Tarlah forces his way into half guard.
Cerrahoglu throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Tarlah working over Cerrahoglu with some ground and pound. Cerrahoglu looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Tarlah blocks the strikes from Cerrahoglu.
Tarlah trying to control the action but Cerrahoglu is working from the bottom.
Cerrahoglu tries to kick Tarlah off but Tarlah keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Tarlah passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Cerrahoglu!
Cerrahoglu is wriggling around trying to escape. #T3#
Cerrahoglu is trying to stand up.
Tarlah tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Cerrahoglu wants to get back to his feet.
Cerrahoglu tries to lock up and control but Tarlah gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Cerrahoglu slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Tarlah winds up and cracks Cerrahoglu with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Cerrahoglu wants to get back to his feet.
Cerrahoglu trying to control from the bottom.
Tarlah looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Cerrahoglu with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T4#
Nice strikes from Tarlah there.
Cerrahoglu is trying to stand.
Ergun Cerrahoglu overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cerrahoglu missing with punches from the bottom.
Tarlah thows a huge punch but Cerrahoglu dodges it nicely.
Tarlah scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Cerrahoglu won't allow Tarlah to pass to mount.
Cerrahoglu punching from the bottom.
Cerrahoglu tries to kick Tarlah off but Tarlah keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Cerrahoglu looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tarlah is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cerrahoglu misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Tarlah to counter with a crisp jab.
Cerrahoglu shoots for a takedown but Tarlah saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Balink Tarlah will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're 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##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Tarlah.
Cerrahoglu wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Cerrahoglu is trying to improve his position.
Tarlah landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Tarlah working the head with strikes.
Cerrahoglu wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarlah controls the position from side control.
Cerrahoglu manages to work his way to half guard, despite Tarlah's best efforts.#T1#
Cerrahoglu is trying to control but can't.
Tarlah trying to pass the guard but Cerrahoglu defending well.
Tarlah has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tarlah lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Cerrahoglu flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Tarlah blocks the strikes from Cerrahoglu.
Cerrahoglu wants to get back to his feet. #ES#
Cerrahoglu manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Tarlah keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Cerrahoglu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tarlahs head.
Tarlah is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tarlah blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cerrahoglu misses with some punches. #T2#
Tarlah is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Cerrahoglu is defending well.
Cerrahoglu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tarlah is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Cerrahoglu is defending well.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cerrahoglu.
Tarlah has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cerrahoglu avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ergun Cerrahoglu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Balink Tarlah.
Cerrahoglu looking to throw knees to the head but Tarlah is blocking nicely.
Still in the clinch, Cerrahoglu scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cerrahoglu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tarlah has a couple of punches blocked by Cerrahoglu. #TD2#
Tarlah lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cerrahoglu is staying active underneath Tarlah, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Cerrahoglu trying to hold on to Tarlah's head to control him but Tarlah postures up.
Cerrahoglu wants to get back to his feet.
Cerrahoglu on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cerrahoglu tries to get out of the position.#T3#
Cerrahoglu is trying to escape back to his feet but Tarlah uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Cerrahoglu pushes Tarlah away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Tarlah gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Cerrahoglu is not content to let Tarlah control the position.
Tarlah in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Tarlah working the ground and pound but Cerrahoglu is defending the strikes. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Cerrahoglu tries to bench press Tarlah off him but Tarlah keeps the position.
Tarlah wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cerrahoglu keeps working.
Cerrahoglu manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Cerrahoglu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tarlah drops an elbow to the side of Cerrahoglu's head.
Cerrahoglu tries to kick Tarlah off but Tarlah keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Cerrahoglu is looking to control Tarlah's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cerrahoglu avoid being mounted?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cerrahoglu is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tarlah's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tarlah's back!
Cerrahoglu controlling from the back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ergun Cerrahoglu showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cerrahoglu 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:28
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ergun Cerrahoglu!

Event: OFK 31 - Irrawaddy Vs Galeos
Date: Oct 24, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Willshire tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD#
and Tarlah counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Tarlah.
Tarlah stopping the sweep attempt from Willshire.
Tarlah throwing strikes but missing.
Willshire looking for a sweep. Not yet Willshire, not yet.
Tarlah sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Tarlah decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Willshire, up you get!
Tarlah keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Tarlah on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Willshire shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tarlah pinned against the cage. Tarlah gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL#
Tarlah fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Willshire, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Tarlah breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #TD#
Tarlah scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Willshire scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Tarlah manages to mount him!
Willshire is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Tarlah controlling from mount. #T2#
Willshire keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Willshire wants to try and get back to his feet.
Willshire sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Tarlah keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Tarlah lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Willshire pushes Tarlah off looking to stand but Tarlah dives back in and keeps control. #T3#
Tarlah takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Tarlah moves nicely into side control.
Willshire trying to remain calm as Tarlah controls from the top position.
Willshire takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Tarlah working away.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Willshire is looking to get back to his feet here but Tarlah is keeping cool and he's managed to take Willshire's back.
Willshire is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Tarlah.
I really don't envy Willshire right now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tarlah is not going to allow Willshire to sit and survive in this position.
Willshire takes a big shot to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Balink Tarlah dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Tarlah moves out of range as Willshire strikes.#CL#
Tarlah forces Willshire back against the cage and clinches.
Tarlah lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Tarlah - that landed with a thud.
The referee calls for Tarlah to work.
Willshire is trying to push Tarlah away but Tarlah has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Tarlah is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Willshire can do to turn this around?#BC#
Tarlah breaks the clinch. #TD#
Tarlah drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarlah scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Willshire to see if he's OK.
Tarlah is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Willshire tries to improve position but can't. #T1#
Willshire tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Tarlah tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Willshire tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tarlah avoids the attempt from Willshire to control.
Willshire working to try and regain half guard. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tarlah takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Willshire wants to hold on but Tarlah pushes him away.
Tarlah won't let Willshire get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Willshire wants to control but Tarlah is having none of it.
Tarlah is landing with some decent strikes but Willshire is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Willshire can't escape the position.
Tarlah content just to control the position here. #T3#
BOOM! Tarlah connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Tarlah putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Willshire is trying to stand up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tarlah takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Tarlah's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Willshire is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T4#
Tarlah controlling his opponent.
Willshire is trying to stand up.
Tarlah controlling his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tarlah raining down hammerfists from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Balink Tarlah dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Willshire moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#TD#
Tarlah manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Willshire on his heels. He'll look to pass Willshire's guard now, I'm sure.
Tarlah cracks Willshire with a solid left hand.
Willshire controls Tarlah momentarily but Tarlah frees himself.
Willshire is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tarlah is controlling him.
Tarlah sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Balink Tarlah overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Willshire is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tarlah is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Tarlah digs a good body shot into Willshire's ribs.
Willshire throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Tarlah drives through and clinches with Willshire against the cage. #T2#
Tarlah gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #BC#
Tarlah escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #TD#
Tarlah looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Tarlah looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Willshire wants to get back to full guard but Tarlah has passed into side control.
Willshire can't do much from the bottom here.
Willshire takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well. #T3#
Tarlah just content to control the position.
Willshire looking for a sweep but Tarlah has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Tarlah tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Perdue Willshire has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Willshire is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Tarlah takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Tarlah cracks Willshire with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Willshire tries to reverse the position but Tarlah maintains control.
Tarlah controlling his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Balink Tarlah showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tarlah 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: BFC Syndicate 4
Date: Sep 25, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Buckets looking to score a takedown here. Tarlah is defending well but Buckets drives through and ends up in Tarlah's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Tarlah holds on and takes a little breather.
Buckets stays in close to Tarlah's body and controls the position.
Buckets stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tarlah swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tarlah on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tarlah tries to get out of the position.
Buckets keeps trying to improve his position.
Buckets is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarlah looking for a sweep. Not yet Tarlah, not yet.
Buckets prevents Tarlah from getting back to his feet. #T1#
Tarlah 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.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Buckets.
Tarlah wants to get back to his feet but Buckets is dominant here and he's now got Tarlah's back!
Buckets looking to hold on to the position here but Tarlah rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Tarlah is pulling down on Buckets's head. It's preventing any offense from Buckets, at least for the moment.
Buckets looking to sit in guard and control but Tarlah gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Buckets looking for a sweep. Not yet Buckets, not yet. #T2#
Tarlah is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Buckets wants to improve his position but instead Tarlah has moved into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Buckets is looking to improve his position.
Buckets moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T3#
Tarlah is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Buckets is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tarlah working some strikes from top position.
Buckets controls Tarlah momentarily but Tarlah frees himself.
Buckets 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.
Tarlah controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Tarlah trying to control but Buckets is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#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.#TD2#
Buckets shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Tarlah's guard.
Buckets wants to control from the top but Tarlah keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Buckets won't allow Tarlah to sweep him here.
Buckets forces his way into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Buckets trying to control the action but Tarlah is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Alan Buckets will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Buckets shoots in but no luck this time.
Tarlah misses with a hook. Buckets ducked under it nicely.
Tarlah stuffs the takedown.
Alan Buckets seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Buckets shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tarlah defends it nicely.
Balink Tarlah has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alan Buckets.
Buckets shoots and misses
enabling Tarlah to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#It looks like Alan Buckets has been cut.
Buckets doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tarlah counters with a stiff right hand. #CL#
Tarlah closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Buckets escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Tarlah gets caught flat footed, as Buckets shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Tarlah keeping moving, preventing Buckets from controlling successfully.
Tarlah is adopting a defensive guard.
Alan Buckets has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Tarlah looking to hit a scissor sweep but Buckets is one step ahead there.
Buckets pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tarlah is keeping the position for now.
Tarlah looking to hit a scissor sweep but Buckets is one step ahead there.
Tarlah manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Buckets manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Tarlah is fighting to break Buckets's control of his arms but Buckets is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Buckets is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Buckets has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Tarlah 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.
Buckets is trying to control the position but Tarlah postures up.
Tarlah wants to control from the top but Buckets keeps moving.
Buckets working a defensive guard here. #T3#
Tarlah trying to control but Buckets is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Buckets shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tarlah sprawls well. Tarlah wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Buckets gets slowly back to his feet.#TD#
Buckets tries to sprawl but Tarlah drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Tarlah is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Buckets can do to turn this around?
Tarlah with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Buckets wants to control but Tarlah is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Buckets 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.
Buckets gets back to full guard.
Buckets looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Tarlah puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T4#
Buckets is trying to get back to full guard.
Buckets is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Tarlah jumps into side control!
Buckets is looking to regain half guard here but Tarlah keeps moving and retains side control.
Buckets struggling a bit here.
Buckets is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tarlah controls the position.
Tarlah tries to advance to mount but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Balink Tarlah dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alan Buckets's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Tarlah shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Tarlah was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Buckets tries to buck Tarlah off but Tarlah is having none of it.
Buckets sneaks back into half guard.
Tarlah is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Buckets!
Tarlah looking to control and managing it successfully.
Tarlah working away from the top, dropping strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buckets slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Tarlah seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T1#
The fighters are battling for position here. Buckets manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Buckets is trying to keep Tarlah in close.
Tarlah is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Buckets has his foot on Tarlah's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tarlah works his way back into a safe position though.
Buckets is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tarlah stopping the sweep attempt from Buckets.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Buckets has Tarlah pulled in close to control his posture.
Tarlah has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Buckets wants to sweep here but Tarlah controlling him for the moment.
Tarlah throws a big right hand that misses.
Tarlah stopping the sweep attempt from Buckets.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Buckets tries for a takedown but Tarlah circles away easily#CL#
and Tarlah counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Tarlah. #BC#
Tarlah breaks the clinch.
Tarlah connects with a right hand. Buckets shakes it off.
Buckets changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tarlah tries to avoid it but Buckets manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tarlah to the ground. Tarlah escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Buckets with a poor takedown
and Tarlah counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Balink Tarlah has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alan Buckets.
Buckets takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3#
Buckets looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tarlah is fending him off so far but Buckets persists. Nope, Tarlah circles away and we're back to standing.
Buckets slips under a jab from Tarlah.
Tarlah fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Buckets fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD#
Tarlah shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Buckets's guard.
Tarlah slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Tarlah seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Buckets for as long as he can get away with.
Tarlah has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T4#
Buckets tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tarlah pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Buckets is keeping the position for now.
Buckets is trying to keep Tarlah in close.
Buckets can't keep his opponent in guard - Tarlah advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Tarlah is keen to just control but Buckets is a slippery customer.
Buckets wants to improve his position but Tarlah is controlling well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Balink Tarlah showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tarlah 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Balink Tarlah!
After winning the bout, Balink Tarlah thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: BFC 19 : Dudayev Vs. Rodrigues
Date: Aug 22, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Funster will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Funster is defended easily by Tarlah.
Funster shoots and misses
and Tarlah counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chubby Funster. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Funster misses with a takedown attempt
and Tarlah counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tarlah works the jab nicely.
Tarlah slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Funster walks into a stiff left hand from Tarlah.
Tarlah looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Funster has a takedown stuffed.
Tarlah lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Funster closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tarlah circles away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tarlah misses with a few strikes there.
Balink Tarlah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Tarlah tries to close the distance and clinch up but Funster swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tarlah waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Funster.
Tarlah throws out a loose jab but Funster uses good head movement to avoid it.
Funster dives in for a single leg takedown but Tarlah sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Funster fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Funster closes the distance and clinches up with Tarlah, looking for a takedown. Funster pushes Tarlah against the cage but Tarlah circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Funster is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tarlah sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Funster takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tarlah throws a lazy right hand but Funster sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Funster keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tarlah.
Funster walks into a left hand.
Funster keeps the fight on the outside.
Tarlah throws out a powerful jab.
Tarlah tries to close the distance and clinch up but Funster swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Funster wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Funster takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T2#
Tarlah tries to clinch up.
Nice sprawl there from Tarlah as Funster shoots in.
Balink Tarlah is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tarlah looks to score with a jab to the body but Funster is just out of range.
Funster tries to counter by clinching up but Tarlah breaks away and moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tarlah pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Funster seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Tarlah lands with a cross.
Funster uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tarlah.
Tarlah has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Funster shoots in for a takedown but Tarlah shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tarlah lands a jab to the nose.
Tarlah misses with a hook.
Tarlah lands the left hand.
Tarlah lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tarlah misses with an uppercut.
Funster tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tarlah sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Funster somewhat.#T3#
Tarlah throws the left hand but Funster avoids the punch easily.
Funster on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Funster fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD#
Funster drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Tarlah wants to get back to his feet but Funster passes into half guard. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Funster decides to stand and escape the position.
Nice uppercut there from Tarlah.
Tarlah throws a good cross that connects.
Funster takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Tarlah gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#T4##SU#
Funster stands and steps away. Tarlah gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
A punch lands to the side of Funster 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tarlah lands with an overhand left.
Tarlah keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tarlah throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Funster on the side of the head.
Tarlah is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Funster tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Tarlah manages to circle out of the way.
Tarlah wants to clinch up but Funster keeps it at a distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Funster.
Tarlah takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Balink Tarlah dominated that round.
That's time! Funster's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Funster takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A jab from Tarlah does it's job there.
Funster closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tarlah circles away.
Tarlah with a jab.
Tarlah slaps away a takedown attempt from Funster, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Funster looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Funster walks into a straight right hand from Tarlah.
Jab by Tarlah.#CL2#
Tarlah closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Tarlah breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Funster steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tarlah.
Funster goes for a double leg but Tarlah avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tarlah continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chubby Funster. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Funster.#T1#
Funster shoots in looking for a takedown. Tarlah tries to sprawl out of it but Funster keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tarlah manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Funster uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tarlah.
Tarlah catches Funster with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tarlah tries to clinch but Funster is having none of it.
Tarlah connects with a good right hand that stumbles Funster. Funster circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Funster slips a jab from Tarlah.
Chubby Funster is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tarlah moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tarlah tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Funster paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Funster closes the distance and clinches up with Tarlah, looking for a takedown. Funster pushes Tarlah against the cage but Tarlah circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tarlah looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL2#
Funster gets tackled into the cage by Tarlah. Tarlah maintains the clinch.
Funster is trying to force a seperation but Tarlah has the dominant position.#T2##BC2#
Tarlah's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tarlah tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Funster was well out of range. Poor timing from Tarlah.
Tarlah pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Funster seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Tarlah throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tarlah uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Funster has time to react.
Tarlah stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tarlah wants it to stay on the feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tarlah scores with a jab. Funster acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Funster.
Funster keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Funster wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Funster throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tarlah's waist but Tarlah gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Funster off to one side.
Funster moves out of range as Tarlah strikes.
Tarlah misses with a hook.#T3#
Funster throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tarlah's waist but Tarlah gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Funster off to one side.
Funster moves away from the strike by Tarlah.
Funster looks for a takedown but Tarlah sprawls well.
Funster sets himself, and Tarlah steps forward looking for the clinch! Funster avoids it this time.
Tarlah tries to clinch but Funster is having none of it.
Tarlah throws out a loose jab but Funster uses good head movement to avoid it.
As Tarlah tries to get set, Funster tries to push him back and clinch up but Tarlah manages to avoid the attempt.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tarlah, as that shot connected.
Funster shoots in looking for a takedown. Tarlah tries to sprawl out of it but Funster keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tarlah manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Funster ducks right into an uppercut from Tarlah.
Tarlah throws the left hand but Funster avoids the punch easily.#T4#
Tarlah throws a looping overhand right but Funster ducks down to avoid it.
Funster fails with a takedown attempt.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tarlah darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nice shot by Tarlah.
Tarlah connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Funster's hands.
Funster doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tarlah counters with a straight right hand.#ROC2#Funster is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tarlah scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL2#
Tarlah gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tarlah has Funster pressed against the cage, preventing Funster from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tarlah is pushing Funster up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Balink Tarlah 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Tarlah scores with a punch to the head.
Funster shoots in but no luck this time.
Tarlah thuds his right hand into Funster's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CL2#
Tarlah clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Tarlah breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tarlah tries to clinch up but Funster circles away and keeps his distance.
Funster ducks under a wild hook from Tarlah.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Funster shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tarlah stuffs the takedown attempt from Funster. Funster gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chubby Funster. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tarlah cracks Funster with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T1#
Tarlah looks to land a right hand but Funster moved out of range.
Funster is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Tarlah.
Funster on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Funster will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jab by Tarlah.
Oh Funster is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tarlah swings for the body but Funster moves out of range.
Funster seems to have got his legs back now.
Funster closes the distance and clinches up with Tarlah, looking for a takedown. Funster pushes Tarlah against the cage but Tarlah circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tarlah lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tarlah has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Funster tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tarlah swivels and escapes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tarlah thuds his right hand into Funster's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tarlah looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice shot by Tarlah.#T2#
Funster gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Funster takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Funster takes one to the side of the head.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Funster.
Tarlah misses with a straight left. #CL2#
Tarlah pushes Funster up against the cage in a clinch.
Funster prevents Tarlah from breaking the clinch.
Funster has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tarlah holding his opponent close, against the cage. #BC2#
Tarlah breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T3#
Funster closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tarlah circles away.
Tarlah throws a good cross that connects.
Funster will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Balink Tarlah seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tarlah scores with a nice head shot.
Funster gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #KD2#
and Tarlah counters with a crisp right hand that drops Funster! Tarlah lets Funster back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Tarlah drops Funster with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Funster! Tarlah dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Balink Tarlah!
Balink Tarlah decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: BFC Syndicate 3
Date: Aug 08, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Tarlah shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rahl is on top in guard. #REVB#
Rahl postures up in Tarlah's guard and throws a big left but Tarlah blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tarlah has momentary wrist control but Rahl slips an elbow through the middle.
Rahl throws an elbow that misses. Tarlah uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rahl's guard. Nice move by Tarlah!#REVR#
Tarlah tries to free his leg and advance position but Rahl is retaining full guard.
Tarlah wants to control from the top but Rahl keeps moving.
Rahl tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rahl is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Tarlah sitting in guard here, content to control.
Rahl tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Tarlah wants to control from the top but Rahl keeps moving.
Tarlah is fighting to break Rahl's control of his arms but Rahl is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Tarlah stopping the sweep attempt from Rahl.
Tarlah has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Rahl pulls Tarlah in close to prevent any damage.
Rahl being controlled here, momentarily.
Tarlah wants to control from the top but Rahl keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#CL#
Tarlah has managed to clinch. #BC#
Tarlah breaks the clinch.
Tarlah shoots for a double leg takedown but Rahl sprawls well. He's pushed Tarlah's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tarlah tries for a takedown but Rahl sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
And Rahl tries to counter it with a takedown but Tarlah pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Rahl keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Balink Tarlah. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tarlah scores with a jab. Rahl acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rahl will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tarlah is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Tarlah is looking to clinch but Rahl is avoiding it.
Rahl drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tarlah defends it well.#TD#
Tarlah gets a double leg takedown into Rahl's guard.#T3#
Rahl keeping moving, preventing Tarlah from controlling successfully.
Rahl looking for a sweep. Not yet Rahl, not yet.
Rahl looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rahl keeping moving, preventing Tarlah from controlling successfully.
Rahl 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#
Tarlah is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Rahl throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tarlah tries to roll over but Rahl keeps him under control.
Rahl missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tarlah has hold of Rahl's hands but Rahl slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Rahl sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tarlah defending well though.
Nice strikes from Rahl there.
Tarlah regains full guard. Nicely done.
Tarlah wants to get back to his feet but Rahl is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Tarlah on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tarlah tries to get out of the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rahl accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rahl scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Rahl preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Darken Rahl will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Tarlah closes the distance and clinches up with Rahl, looking for a takedown. Tarlah pushes Rahl against the cage but Rahl circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tarlah fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tarlah shoots for a double leg takedown but Rahl sprawls well. He's pushed Tarlah's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rahl tries for a takedown but Tarlah circles away easily
and Rahl takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD2#
Rahl looking to score a takedown here. Tarlah is defending well but Rahl drives through and ends up in Tarlah's guard.#ES#
Tarlah has his feet on Rahl's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Rahl gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Rahl takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Tarlah feints and as Rahl raises his hands in defense, Tarlah changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rahl wants to hit a sweep here but Tarlah passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Rahl there!
Rahl is looking to get to half guard.#T1#
Rahl tries to lock up and control but Tarlah gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Rahl keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Rahl blocking the ground and pound.
Rahl is looking to improve his position but Tarlah isn't that keen on the idea.
Rahl has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rahl wants to hold on but Tarlah pushes him away.#T2#
Rahl regains half guard.
Tarlah prevents Rahl from improving his position.
Tarlah is trying to control the action in half guard but Rahl is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rahl wants to improve his position but Tarlah is controlling well.
Nice strikes from Tarlah there.
Rahl is trying to get back to full guard.
Rahl gets full guard.
Balink Tarlah overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tarlah wants to pass the guard but Rahl is keeping the position.#T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rahl is on top in guard. #REVB#
Rahl with a nice head shot there.
Rahl throws a big right hand that misses.
Tarlah controls Rahl momentarily but Rahl frees himself.
Rahl throws an elbow that misses. Tarlah uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rahl's guard. Nice move by Tarlah!#REVR#
Rahl is pulling down on Tarlah's head. It's preventing any offense from Tarlah, at least for the moment.
Tarlah won't allow Rahl to sweep him here. #T4#
Tarlah wants to control from the top but Rahl keeps moving.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Rahl holds on and takes a little breather.
Tarlah controlling from the top position.
Rahl keeping moving, preventing Tarlah from controlling successfully.
Rahl wants to sweep here but Tarlah controlling him for the moment.
Rahl is still trying to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Balink Tarlah dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Rahl takes one to the side of the head. #TD2#
Rahl shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Tarlah is trying to defend but Rahl finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Tarlah is trying to get back to full guard.
Tarlah blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rahl.
Rahl thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rahl 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.
Tarlah trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rahl lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Rahl thows a huge punch but Tarlah dodges it nicely.
Rahl trying to pass the guard but Tarlah defending well.
Rahl throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T1#
Tarlah wants to improve his position but Rahl is controlling well.
Rahl looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Tarlah with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Rahl thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tarlah's head.
Tarlah has hold of Rahl's hands but Rahl slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Rahl lands with a punch from half guard.
Rahl scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Tarlah tries to roll over but Rahl keeps him under control.
Rahl is nestled in close to Tarlah, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Tarlah avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rahl.
Rahl is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #ROC2#Tarlah is rocked!#T2#
Rahl working over Tarlah with some ground and pound. Tarlah looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Oh Tarlah is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rahl is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Rahl lands a big elbow - Tarlah is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Rahl!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darken Rahl!
Darken Rahl is the new featherweight champion!

Event: BFC BLOODBATH 2
Date: Jul 17, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tarlah throws an overhand right that lands on Shigochiyo's shoulder, as Shigochiyo tries to avoid the shot.
Shigochiyo tries to counter with a takedown but Tarlah is quick to defend against it.
Tarlah wants to clinch but Shigochiyo slips to the side#TD#
and Shigochiyo counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB#
Shigochiyo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Tarlah really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Shigochiyo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tarlah tries to roll over but Shigochiyo keeps him under control.#SUB#
Shigochiyo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tarlah doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Shigochiyo. #SUB#
Shigochiyo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarlah trying to control here. #T1#
Tarlah might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Shigochiyo haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Tarlah works his way to full guard. Good work.
Shigochiyo is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Shigochiyo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Shigochiyo looking to sit in guard and control but Tarlah gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Tarlah looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Tarlah is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Tarlah trying to control but Shigochiyo is working from the bottom. #T3#
Tarlah engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Shigochiyo looking for a guillotine here but Tarlah defends easily.
Tarlah passes Shigochiyo's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Nice strikes from Tarlah there. #SUB#
Shigochiyo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tarlah pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tarlah looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Shigochiyo won't allow Tarlah to pass to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shigochiyo has hold of Tarlah's hands but Tarlah slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Shigochiyo wants to sweep but Tarlah has passed to side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Balink Tarlah 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#
Shigochiyo circles away from the clinch attempt#TD#
and Shigochiyo decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Tarlah's guard.
Shigochiyo wants to control from the top but Tarlah keeps moving. #SUB#
Shigochiyo drops back, looking for a kneebar! Tarlah looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Tarlah looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Tarlah! #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shigochiyo gets back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Shigochiyo looking for subs from the bottom but Tarlah mounts him!#T1#
Tarlah controlling the pace for now.
Shigochiyo is squirming around, avoiding Tarlah's attempts to control the action.
Balink Tarlah has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tarlah tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Tarlah has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Shigochiyo is in all sorts of trouble here.
Shigochiyo is working hard here to advance position.
Tarlah trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Tarlah takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Shigochiyo is trying desperately to improve position.#T3#
Tarlah trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Shigochiyo tries to hold on but Tarlah pushes him away.
Tarlah trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Shigochiyo wants to hold on but Tarlah pushes him away.
Tarlah sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Shigochiyo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shigochiyo manages to regain half guard. Good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Balink Tarlah 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!#R3#
Tarlah lands a lovely overhand right.
Tarlah throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shigochiyo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tarlah lands with an uppercut that bounces Shigochiyo off the cage and back into range.
Tarlah tries to close the distance and clinch but Shigochiyo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shigochiyo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Balink Tarlah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tarlah stuffs the takedown attempt from Shigochiyo. Shigochiyo gets slowly back to his feet.
Shigochiyo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tarlah throws out the jab. #CL2#
Tarlah has closed the distance and engaged Shigochiyo in a clinch.
Shigochiyo has been working on his balance at MMA Dojo (Top Gym in Tokyo*) , so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Tarlah.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarlah lands a nice elbow.
Tarlah will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Shigochiyo up against the cage.#TD#
Tarlah is fighting off a takedown attempt but Shigochiyo is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Tarlah to the mat. Tarlah regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#ES2#
Tarlah has his feet on Shigochiyo's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Balink Tarlah is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Tarlah is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shigochiyo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Shigochiyo shoots in for a takedown but Tarlah shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tarlah tries to clinch up but Shigochiyo circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Shigochiyo tries to keep at a distance but Tarlah has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tarlah is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Tarlah has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Shigochiyo seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Tarlah can turn it around.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Teshima Shigochiyo. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Shigochiyo tries for a takedown. No joy.
Tarlah content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Shigochiyo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Shigochiyo taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Tarlah displaying some good clinch control by pressing Shigochiyo up against the cage.
Tarlah throws a punch but it's blocked by Shigochiyo. #T3#
Tarlah is pressed up against the cage. Shigochiyo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tarlah down to the mat. Tarlah avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Shigochiyo looks to land a right hand but Tarlah moved out of range.
Shigochiyo staying out of range there.
Shigochiyo staying out of range there.
Nice defenses there by Shigochiyo.
Shigochiyo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Shigochiyo dives in for a single leg takedown but Tarlah sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Tarlah appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Shigochiyo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Tarlah misses the target.
Horrible takedown attempt by Shigochiyo or perhaps it was just good defense by Tarlah, which made it look bad. #T4#
Tarlah tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shigochiyo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tarlah is looking to clinch but Shigochiyo is avoiding it.
Tarlah throws a looping overhand right but Shigochiyo ducks down to avoid it.
Tarlah scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Tarlah tries to clinch up but Shigochiyo circles away and keeps his distance.
Shigochiyo goes for a double leg but Tarlah avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tarlah continues to drive forward.
Shigochiyo throws a lazy right hand but Tarlah sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shigochiyo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shigochiyo lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Tarlah tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shigochiyo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Tarlah fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Shigochiyo, pushing him back against the cage.
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!
Tarlah is trying to break the clinch but Shigochiyo is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Balink Tarlah really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Shigochiyo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tarlah fails in his attempt to clinch.
Shigochiyo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tarlah moves in looking to clinch but Shigochiyo pushes him off.
Shigochiyo tries to counter with a takedown but Tarlah is quick to defend against it.
Tarlah swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tarlah misses with a right hand #TD#
and Shigochiyo counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #ES2#
Tarlah pushes Shigochiyo off and gets back to his feet.
Tarlah misses with a right hand #TD#
and Shigochiyo counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Tarlah!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tarlah manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Shigochiyo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tarlah keeps working. #T1##SUB#
Shigochiyo 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.
Shigochiyo controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Shigochiyo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tarlah defends it well. #SUB#
Shigochiyo is trying to work for a kimura but Tarlah is defending well. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tarlah is looking to control Shigochiyo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tarlah avoid being mounted?
Tarlah is controlling Shigochiyo's trapped leg to prevent Shigochiyo from advancing to side control.#SUB#
Shigochiyo 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.
Tarlah is staying active underneath Shigochiyo, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3#
Tarlah gets back to full guard.
Shigochiyo passes Tarlah's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Tarlah tries to roll over but Shigochiyo keeps him under control.#SUB#
Shigochiyo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tarlah doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Shigochiyo. #SUB#
Shigochiyo is looking for a kimura here. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Shigochiyo is working for a kimura but Tarlah is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Shigochiyo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tarlah defends it well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tarlah trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Teshima Shigochiyo had his way with Balink Tarlah in 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!#R5#
Tarlah swings for the body but Shigochiyo moves out of range.
Tarlah wants to clinch up but Shigochiyo keeps it at a distance.
Tarlah throws a right and a left that Shigochiyo avoids nicely.
Tarlah wants to clinch up but Shigochiyo keeps it at a distance.
Shigochiyo tries to counter with a takedown but Tarlah is quick to defend against it.
Tarlah wants to clinch.#CL2#
Tarlah closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Tarlah breaks the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tarlah looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Shigochiyo is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Tarlah tries to clinch up.
Shigochiyo feinted with a counter takedown.#CL2#
Tarlah moves into the clinch successfully.
Tarlah is trying to force a seperation but Shigochiyo has the dominant position.
Shigochiyo is trying to drag Tarlah to the mat but Tarlah just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Tarlah is trying to push Shigochiyo away but Shigochiyo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Tarlah is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#BC2#
Tarlah's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tarlah throws a shot from downtown. Shigochiyo moves away and avoids it.
A jab from Tarlah misses. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Tarlah enables Shigochiyo to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Tarlah manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Tarlah wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Shigochiyo manages to pass to side control. #REVB#
Tarlah is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Shigochiyo keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Tarlah is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Tarlah trying to control from the bottom. #SUB#
Shigochiyo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Tarlah is staying active underneath Shigochiyo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Tarlah wants to get back to full guard but Shigochiyo has passed into side control.#SUB#
Shigochiyo goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Tarlah has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Shigochiyo but great work by Tarlah.
A lull in the action here as Tarlah stalls from top position.#SU2#
Tarlah decides to stand up, so the ref orders Shigochiyo to his feet. #T4##CL2#
Tarlah gets a clinch. #BC2#
Tarlah breaks from the clinch.
Tarlah is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shigochiyo feinted with a counter takedown.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tarlah tries to clinch #TD#
and Shigochiyo counters with a shoot takedown. Tarlah fights it but they end up in guard.
Tarlah wants to sweep but no luck.
Teshima Shigochiyo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tarlah can do anything to dispel that myth.
Tarlah pulls Shigochiyo in to control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Balink Tarlah comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tarlah 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 46:49
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 46:49
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Balink Tarlah!
Balink Tarlah is the new featherweight champion!
A very excited looking Balink Tarlah 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: BFC BLOODBATH 1
Date: Jun 19, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dudayev tests Tarlah's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dudayev throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and Tarlah counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Tarlah with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Tarlah thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dudayev's head.
Tarlah throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dudayev avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tarlah.
Tarlah has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tarlah not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tarlah not doing much here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarlah throwing shots but Dudayev is blocking nicely.
Tarlah looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T1#
Tarlah lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Tarlah is controlling the pace.
Tarlah scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Dudayev wants to control but Tarlah is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tarlah wants to pass the guard but Dudayev is defending well.
Tarlah works his way into full mount! #T2#
Tarlah controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tarlah scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Dudayev?
Dudayev is squirming around, avoiding Tarlah's attempts to control the action.
Dudayev on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dudayev tries to get out of the position.#T3#
Tarlah throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Dudayev because Tarlah loaded up on that one.
Dudayev is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Tarlah misses with a head shot.
Dudayev knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tarlah on the ground.
Tarlah takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Tarlah wants to control the pace but Dudayev is squirming around nicely.
Tarlah punching from mount but Dudayev doing a good job of avoiding damage. #T4#
Tarlah working away from the top, dropping strikes.
We've been informed that Tarlah has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Tarlah throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Dudayev is squirming around, avoiding Tarlah's attempts to control the action.
Tarlah controlling the position easily from mount.
Tarlah trying to control but Dudayev is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Balink Tarlah dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Dudayev lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tarlah at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dudayev. Tarlah does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tarlah has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sloppy strikes from Dudayev. Those never looked like landing.
Dudayev is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dudayev scores with a punch to the head.
Akhmed Dudayev 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.
Tarlah dives in and grabs Dudayev's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dudayev pushes down on Tarlah's head and hops out.
Dudayev throws a poor cross that misses #CL2#
and Tarlah moves into the clinch.
Tarlah has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dudayev avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T1##BC#
Dudayev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dudayev is looking to clinch but Tarlah is avoiding it.
Tarlah feints the counter takedown.
Dudayev lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tarlah at a distance.
A shot to the liver by Dudayev. Beautiful body shot.
Akhmed Dudayev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tarlah misses with a few strikes there.
Tarlah on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CUT#It looks like Balink Tarlah has been cut.
Tarlah displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dudayev throws out the jab.
Dudayev connects with a body shot.
Dudayev lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dudayev throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD2#
so Tarlah counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tarlah sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
Dudayev wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Tarlah throws a big right hand that misses.
Tarlah being controlled here momentarily.
Tarlah stays in close to Dudayev's body and controls the position.
Tarlah landing with the ground and pound. #T3#
Tarlah content to stall in guard here.
Tarlah's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dudayev lands with a shot to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Dudayev there.
We've been told by Dudayev's head coaches at Combat MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dudayev.#T4#
Tarlah shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #ROC#Tarlah is rocked!
Dudayev drops Tarlah with a big left hand! Tarlah is injured, injured bad! Dudayev jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Akhmed Dudayev!
Akhmed Dudayev retains his lightweight title!
Akhmed Dudayev 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: HFC 20 - Barbosa vs Diaz
Date: May 23, 2020

#R1#
Tarlah tries for a takedown but Hooker sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hooker throws a nice looking combination but Tarlah bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A big right from Hooker misses.
Hooker misses with an uppercut.
Hooker misses with a looping right.
Tarlah is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Hooker throws a body shot but no joy.
Tarlah drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hooker defends it well.
Tarlah connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hooker misses the shot to the body.
Tarlah drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hooker defends it well.
Hooker misses with a combination #TD2#
and Tarlah counters with a takedown into side control.
Hooker taking punishment in the form of punches.
Hooker is letting Tarlah control him for a moment.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tarlah creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#T1#
Tarlah landing strikes.
Hooker is looking to regain half guard here but Tarlah keeps moving and retains side control.
Hooker definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hooker trying to remain calm as Tarlah controls from the top position.
Hooker can't do much from the bottom here.
A lull in the action here as Tarlah stalls from top position.
Hooker is trying to control Tarlah's posture but Tarlah avoids it.
Tarlah working the ground and pound.
Hooker taking a bit of punishment here - Tarlah scoring with strikes.
Hooker tries to buck Tarlah off but Tarlah is having none of it.
Tarlah has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tarlah lands an elbow.
Tarlah in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #T2#
Hooker is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tarlah working the head with strikes.
Tarlah working the ground and pound.
Hooker tries to buck Tarlah off but Tarlah is having none of it.
Tarlah slows the pace down.
Tarlah looks up at the clock and then as Hooker takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Tarlah smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
A lull in the action here.
Tarlah in side control lands a decent elbow.
Hooker sneaks back into half guard.
Tarlah is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Tarlah connects with a nice short shot to Hooker's temple. #T3#
Nice strikes from Tarlah there.
Tarlah trying to pass the guard but Hooker defending well.
Hooker has hold of Tarlah's hands but Tarlah slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hooker wants to improve his position but Tarlah is controlling well.
Hooker gets full guard.
Tarlah content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB#
Hooker is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tarlah not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Tarlah working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hooker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Hooker throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tarlah is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T4##SUB#
Hooker is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tarlah defends well.#SUB#
Hooker has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tarlah can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hooker doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Tarlah scoring with some ground and pound.
Tarlah slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Let's hope that Tarlah 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.
Tarlah's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Balink Tarlah dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Hooker misses with a series of wild punches.
Hooker lands a slapping body shot.
The fighters circling - Hooker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tarlah tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hooker lands an overhand right.
Leon Hooker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hooker ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Some wild striking there from Hooker.
Tarlah drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hooker defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hooker misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #TD2#
Tarlah closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip 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!
Tarlah working Hooker over with strikes. #T1#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Tarlah lands a nice short elbow.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Tarlah connects with a nice short shot to Hooker's temple.
Hooker is looking for a sweep. Tarlah is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tarlah sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Hooker is trying to control but Tarlah manages to pass to mount!
Tarlah breaks from Hooker's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Tarlah controlling from the full mount.
Tarlah lands a big shot there that rocks Hooker but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Hooker really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Tarlah controlling the position easily from mount.
Hooker is desperately trying to improve his position but Tarlah has a good base and remains in mount.#T2#
Tarlah with the ground and pound from mount.
Hooker wants to hold on but Tarlah pushes him away.
Tarlah scoring with strikes but Hooker is staying in there.
Tarlah sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Tarlah has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hooker tries to lock up and control but Tarlah gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hooker is trying desperately to improve position.
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!
Tarlah dominating with strikes here.
Tarlah raining down shots from the mount!
Tarlah has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Hooker's face.
Hooker is looking to improve his position but Tarlah isn't that keen on the idea.#T3#
Tarlah landing strikes, looking to finish!
Tarlah scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Tarlah controlling the pace for now.
Hooker takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Tarlah scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Tarlah pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Hooker tries to reverse the position but Tarlah maintains control.
Hooker bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#SUB2#
Tarlah is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hooker defends well.
Hooker trying to control but Tarlah is working from the bottom. #T4#
Hooker missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hooker trying to control but Tarlah is working from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tarlah can do anything to dispel that myth.
Tarlah lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tarlah is working Hooker over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hooker can't keep his opponent in guard - Tarlah advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hooker is trying to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Tarlah seems content to control.
Hooker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tarlah not doing much here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Balink Tarlah showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Hooker catches Tarlah with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hooker throws a body shot but no joy.
Tarlah has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Hooker swings for the body but Tarlah moves out of range.
Tarlah feints the counter takedown.
Hooker misses with the combination.
Tarlah circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hooker takes a swing at Tarlah's ribcage but misses.
Hooker connects with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hooker throws a big shot that misses.
Tarlah shoots for a double leg takedown but Hooker sprawls well. He's pushed Tarlah's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tarlah. #T1#
Hooker moves in looking to clinch but Tarlah pushes him off.
Some wild striking there from Hooker.
Hooker lands a jab to Tarlah's midsection.
Hooker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tarlah wants to counter with a clinch but Hooker pushes him away.
Hooker fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hooker rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
and Tarlah counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Hooker trying to control but Tarlah postures up.
Tarlah is taking a breather. Hooker 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.#T2#
Hooker on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Tarlah wants to pass the guard but Hooker is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Hooker is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tarlah pulls his head out easily.
Tarlah keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Hooker actively working from the bottom here.
Hooker is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tarlah scores with a couple of nice shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Tarlah connects with a nice short shot to Hooker's temple. #T3#
Tarlah is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Leon Hooker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hooker is trying to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Tarlah in particular looking to stall.
Hooker flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Tarlah drops an elbow to the side of Hooker's head.
Tarlah stalling.
Tarlah seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tarlah is pressing down on Hooker's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hooker is holding on for now.
Hooker wants to get back to full guard.
Tarlah drops an elbow to the side of Hooker's head.
Tarlah lands strikes from half guard.#SUB#
Hooker looking for submissions off his back.
Tarlah is thwarting Hooker's attempts to control the position.
Tarlah is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Hooker is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tarlah pulls his head out easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tarlah blocks the strikes from Hooker.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Tarlah lands a nice short elbow.
Tarlah working Hooker over with strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Balink Tarlah.
I've got Tarlah 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Balink Tarlah!
Balink Tarlah decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: HFC KO 2 - Havoc vs Cabrera
Date: Apr 25, 2020

#R1#
Heed misses the body punch
and Tarlah counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Heed jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Heed throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and Tarlah counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Tarlah throws a big right hand that misses.
Tarlah sitting in guard here, content to control.
Tarlah working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tarlah working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tarlah loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heed can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tarlah controls the pace.
Tarlah lands a couple of digs.
Tarlah is stalling in the full guard. #T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tarlah accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tarlah is working Heed over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Tarlah controls from within his opponent's guard.
Tarlah 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.
Tarlah scoring with punches to the head and body.
Tarlah advances to half guard.
Tarlah frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Heed really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tarlah. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tarlah punishing his opponent with strikes. #T2#
Tarlah controlling from the full mount.
Tarlah raining down shots from the mount!
Tarlah postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Heed looks a forlorn figure.
Tarlah landing strikes from the mount.
Tarlah content just to control the position here. #T3#
Tarlah raining down shots from the mount!
Tarlah working Heed over with strikes here.
Tarlah throwing strikes here but Heed is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Heed takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Tarlah fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Tarlah looking to finish Heed with some ground and pound. This is bad for Heed!
Tarlah dominating with strikes here.
Tarlah controlling the position easily from mount.
Tarlah is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Heed can't stay in a position like this for much longer. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tarlah lands a nice shot to the head.
Tarlah content just to control the position here.
Tarlah lands a couple of good shots and Heed has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Heed takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Tarlah punishes Heed with strikes from the back mount.
Tarlah throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Tarlah controlling the position well here. Heed rolled but Tarlah kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Balink Tarlah dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Tarlah avoids the body shot from Heed.
Tarlah slips a straight right by Heed.
An attempted straight right counter from Tarlah misses the target.
Tarlah avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Heed misses with a right hand #TD#
and Tarlah counters with a single leg into guard. Heed didn't expect that.
Tarlah chips away with some ground and pound.
Tarlah engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Tarlah lands a couple of digs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarlah sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Tarlah works over Heed with some ground and pound from guard.#T1#
Heed can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tarlah controls the pace.
Tarlah throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Heed works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Balink Tarlah overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tarlah is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Tarlah missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Heed can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tarlah controls the pace.
Tarlah stands up over Heed, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Tarlah is stalling in the full guard.
Tarlah in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Tarlah works over Heed with some ground and pound from guard.
Tarlah with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tarlah seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Tarlah pushes down on Heed's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Tarlah winds up and cracks Heed with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Tarlah not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tarlah working Heed over with strikes. #T3#
Heed has hold of Tarlah's hands but Tarlah slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Tarlah controlling the pace.
Tarlah is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Heed can do to turn this around?
Tarlah thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tarlah passes the guard and advances to mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tarlah looking to control and managing it successfully.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Heed can do anything to dispel that myth.
Heed is breathing heavily.
Tarlah connects with a couple of good shots from mount. #T4#
Tarlah lands a nice shot to the head.
Tarlah scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Tarlah unloading with bombs!
Tarlah scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Heed?
Tarlah with a couple of short strikes.#ROC#
Heed is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tarlah putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Heed is still in real trouble! Can Tarlah finish him?
Tarlah landing strikes from the mount.
Tarlah lands a nice shot to the head.
Tarlah postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Heed badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Tarlah around the waist but Tarlah pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Tarlah is the winner by TKO! Tarlah jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Balink Tarlah!
Our winner, Balink Tarlah, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: HFC 10 - Kung vs Rodrigues
Date: Mar 21, 2020

#R1#
Henry scores with a nice strike.
Tarlah shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Henry sprawls well. Henry wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tarlah gets slowly back to his feet.
Henry drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tarlah defends it well.
Tarlah on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CUT2#
It looks like Balink Tarlah has been cut.
Henry loads up on a big right hand but Tarlah slips the punch.#TD#
Tarlah shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Henry napping and manages to drive through into side control!
You can see the frustration on Henry's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tarlah controls the position.
Tarlah in side control lands a decent elbow.
Tarlah controls the position.
Tarlah in side control, throwing shots but Henry defends. #T1#
The ground and pound from Tarlah seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Henry looking for a sweep but Tarlah has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Tarlah takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Tarlah with shots to the head and body - Henry looks very uncomfortable down there.
Tarlah scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Henry wants to control but Tarlah is having none of it.
Tarlah thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Tarlah breaks from Henry's wrist control and lands an elbow. #T2#
Tarlah lands a big shot there that rocks Henry but he's holding on and managing to survive for now. #ROC#
Henry is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tarlah lands a big shot to the head and Henry winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Balink Tarlah!
Balink Tarlah thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated John Henry had this to say: 'Hang down your head John Henry'.

Event: Round 2 pt 1
Date: Feb 23, 2020

#R1#
Taylor tries to bum rush Tarlah with a series of wild strikes but Tarlah uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#TD#
Tarlah dives in and scores a takedown into Taylor's guard.
Taylor wants to stand but Tarlah is controlling the position.
Taylor looks winded!
Tarlah scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Tarlah postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Tarlah controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tarlah scoring with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarlah is working Taylor over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Tarlah's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Tarlah pushes down on Taylor's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T1#
Tarlah works his way into full mount!
Tarlah raining down hammerfists from mount.
Taylor 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.
The referee warns Taylor that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Tarlah dominating with strikes here.#ROC#
Taylor is rocked!
A nice elbow there by Tarlah.
Taylor is still in real trouble! Can Tarlah finish him?
Taylor takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Tarlah's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Balink Tarlah!
After winning the bout, Balink Tarlah thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Champion Series 155/185
Date: Feb 17, 2020

#R1##CL2#
Butcher takes the fight into the clinch.
Butcher lands a nice uppercut.
Butcher lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Butcher stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Butcher works on Tarlah's body with a couple of short punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Butcher.
Butcher lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Butcher lands a right hand.
Butcher lands a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Butcher.
Butcher lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tarlah is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Butcher gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Butcher scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tarlah is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Butcher pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Butcher lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Butcher prevents a takedown attempt there.
Butcher has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Tarlah seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Butcher can turn it around.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Balink Tarlah. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Butcher scores with a nice hook to the head.#ROC2#
Tarlah is rocked!#T1#
A short left from Butcher.
Oh Tarlah is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tarlah is looking for a takedown.
Butcher dips a shoulder and cracks Tarlah with a mighty uppercut! Tarlah falls back against the cage and Butcher unloads with a barrage of strikes! Tarlah is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Butcher screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Conor Butcher!
During a confident post fight interview, Conor Butcher thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: HFC - Knock Out 1
Date: Jan 27, 2020

#R1#
Tarlah doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Drebin counters with a stiff right hand.
Tarlah stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tarlah wants it to stay on the feet.#TD#
Tarlah shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Drebin's guard.
Drebin is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Tarlah slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Drebin wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarlah lands an elbow.
Drebin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tarlah. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tarlah 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.
Tarlah cracks Drebin with a big elbow.
Tarlah 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#
Tarlah moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Tarlah in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Tarlah wants to control but Drebin is keeping him busy.
Tarlah happy to just control the position for now.
You can see the frustration on Drebin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Drebin tries to improve position but can't.
Drebin wants to control but Tarlah postures up.
Tarlah wants to lay and pray for a moment but Drebin keeps working.
A lull in the action here.
Tarlah's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tarlah advances to mount.
Tarlah looking to finish Drebin with some ground and pound. This is bad for Drebin!
Drebin is trying to stand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Tarlah tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Tarlah prevents Drebin from getting the reversal.
Drebin wants to hold on but Tarlah pushes him away.
Tarlah controlling the pace for now.
Tarlah connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Tarlah lands a couple of good shots and Drebin has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Tarlah punches Drebin on the ear.
Tarlah controls the position.#T4#
Drebin is trying to stand back up.
Drebin is covering up but some of the strikes from Tarlah are getting through and doing damage.
Drebin tries to escape the position.
Tarlah throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Drebin! #ROC#
Drebin is rocked!
Drebin tries to escape but Tarlah has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tarlah is landing with strikes. Drebin can't take much more of this.
Drebin is still in real trouble! Can Tarlah finish him?
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!
Tarlah lands strikes to the head.
Tarlah is landing with strikes from the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Balink Tarlah 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##TD#
Tarlah dives in and gets a big takedown. He lands in full mount and immediately unloads a series of heavy strikes! Drebin has had enough and taps out.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Balink Tarlah!
During a confident post fight interview, Balink Tarlah thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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