Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: PANDA 64
Date: Dec 26, 2020

#R1#
Halko shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hamundarson as he avoids it easily. #TD#
Halko shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Hamundarson trying to control here. #SUB#
Halko is looking for a kimura but Hamundarson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Halko to get the leverage.
Hamundarson keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Hamundarson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
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.
Hamundarson is trying to get back to full guard.
Halko passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Hamundarson! #T1##SUB#
Halko moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Hamundarson has worked his arm free - good work by Hamundarson!
Halko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hamundarson keeps working.
Hamundarson is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Hamundarson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Halko wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Halko goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Hamundarson rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Halko's guard! Nice work there by Hamundarson!
Hamundarson wants to pass the guard but Halko is keeping the position.#T2#
Halko has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Hamundarson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hamundarson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Halko. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hamundarson trying to control but Halko is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Hamundarson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hamundarson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Halko working for submissions but it's allowed Hamundarson to get to half guard. #T3#
Hamundarson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hamundarson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hamundarson is controlling the pace.
Hamundarson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Halko!
Halko wants to control but Hamundarson is having none of it.
Hamundarson seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Halko is holding on tight. #T4#
Hamundarson lands with some strikes.
Halko might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hamundarson landing strikes from the mount.
Hamundarson looking to ground and pound but Halko is blocking nicely.
Halko can't escape the position.
Halko is squirming around, avoiding Hamundarson's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
Hamundarson looking for a guillotine from mount but Halko is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hamundarson tries to control but Halko wriggling away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gunnar Hamundarson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Halko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Halko sets himself, and Hamundarson steps forward looking for the clinch! Halko avoids it this time.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Halko enables Hamundarson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Halko manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Halko tries to strike from the bottom.
Hamundarson is looking to work some ground and pound but Halko has wrist control.#SUB#
Halko looking for a guillotine here but Hamundarson defends easily.
Halko bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hamundarson's guard. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hamundarson 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.
Hamundarson is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T1##SUB#
Halko drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hamundarson dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Halko bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hamundarson's guard. #REVR#
Hamundarson working a defensive guard here.
Halko is in close to Hamundarson's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB2#
Hamundarson is looking for a triangle but Halko pushes his legs off easily.
Hamundarson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hamundarson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #ES2#
Hamundarson pushes Halko off and scrambles back to his feet. #T2#
Halko tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hamundarson swivels and escapes.#TD2#
Hamundarson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Halko looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Hamundarson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Halko keeps working.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Halko is trying to get back to half guard.
Hamundarson cracks Halko with a big right hand but Halko just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Hamundarson is looking to take a break and control but Halko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Halko tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hamundarson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Halko's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Hamundarson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hamundarson wants to take a breather but Halko manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Hamundarson.
Halko has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gunnar Hamundarson has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Halko is looking for a triangle but Hamundarson pushes his legs off easily.
Hamundarson tries to free his leg and advance position but Halko is retaining full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hamundarson wants to get up but he can't break Halko's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Hamundarson stopping the sweep attempt from Halko.
Hamundarson trying to control the position from guard on top but Halko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gunnar Hamundarson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Hamundarson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Halko did well to prevent Hamundarson getting side control.
Hamundarson throwing shots but Halko is blocking nicely.
Hamundarson wants to control but Halko is keeping him busy.
Hamundarson thows a huge punch but Halko dodges it nicely. #SUB2#
Halko is defending against the submission attempts here by Hamundarson.
Halko really is a fat lump.
Hamundarson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Halko is trying to get back to full guard.
Hamundarson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are battling for position here. Halko manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Halko preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Halko preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hamundarson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Halko trying to control but Hamundarson flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!#SUB2#
Hamundarson looking for the choke but no joy.
Baltasar Halko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Halko trying to control the position but Hamundarson manages to sink in the hooks.
Halko is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Hamundarson punches the canvas rather than the man.
Hamundarson gets his hands free as Halko looks to control.
Hamundarson struggling to keep hold of the position.
Halko tries to escape but Hamundarson has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Halko is working hard here to advance position.
Halko avoids the strikes from Hamundarson. #T3#
Halko looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Hamundarson cracks Halko with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Halko from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Halko is really stuck here. #SUB2#
Halko defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Halko manages to reverse the position and now he's in Hamundarson's guard. Nice work there by Halko.
Hamundarson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T4#
Halko throwing strikes from guard but Hamundarson blocks nicely.
Halko trying to control the position from guard on top but Hamundarson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Halko postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Halko trying to control the position from guard on top but Hamundarson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hamundarson looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Hamundarson looking for a guillotine here but Halko defends easily.
Gunnar Hamundarson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB2#
Hamundarson looking for a guillotine here but Halko defends easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gunnar Hamundarson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hamundarson 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: PANDA 49
Date: Nov 22, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eternal's corner calls for a 1-2. Eternal obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Halko throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Eternal's waist but Eternal gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Halko off to one side. #TD2#
Halko shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Halko was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Eternal is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Halko asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Halko should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#SUB2#
Eternal is trying to stand and escape here. He's got onto all fours but that's just let Halko take his back! Uh oh - Halko has got a rear naked choke here! Eternal is forced to tap! It's all over! One monent is all it takes in this sport!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Baltasar Halko!
Our winner, Baltasar Halko, 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: PANDA 38
Date: Oct 31, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Kamenov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Halko quickly recovers to half guard.
Kamenov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kamenov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kamenov sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Halko actively working from the bottom here.
Halko trying to control from the bottom.
Kamenov is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Kamenov is nestled in close to Halko, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamenov winds up and cracks Halko with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
We've been hearing that Kamenov has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Halko blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kamenov.
Kamenov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Halko is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kamenov scores with a couple of nice shots.#T1#
Kamenov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kamenov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kamenov 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.
Halko has hold of Kamenov's hands but Kamenov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SU#
Kamenov decides to stand and escape the position. #TD#
Kamenov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kamenov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kamenov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kamenov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Halko has his foot on Kamenov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kamenov works his way back into a safe position though.#T2#
Kamenov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Halko's head.
Kamenov pushing down on Halko's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Halko trying to hold on to Kamenov's head to control him but Kamenov postures up.
Kamenov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kamenov lands with a punch from half guard.
Halko is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kamenov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Halko looks winded!
Halko is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kamenov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kamenov's back!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kamenov surviving as best he can, preventing damage.
Kamenov trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Halko keeps control of the position as Kamenov tries to break free. #ES#
Kamenov is trying escape back to his feet. He turns into his opponent's guard and eventually finds his way back to his feet. #T3##TD#
Kamenov gets a double leg takedown into Halko's guard.
Kamenov with a nice head shot there.#ROC#Halko is rocked!
Kamenov arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Halko's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kamen Kamenov!
Kamen Kamenov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: PANDA 27
Date: Oct 06, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacCumhaill fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD#
Halko shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Halko won't allow MacCumhaill to sweep him here. #SUB#
Halko has gone for a leg lock! MacCumhaill slips out almost immediately though and dives into Halko's guard.#REVB##SUB#
MacCumhaill avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Halko working for a triangle but MacCumhaill defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halko keeping moving, preventing MacCumhaill from controlling successfully. #T1##SUB#
Halko looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Halko is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. MacCumhaill is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Halko looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Halko looking for submissions from the bottom but instead MacCumhaill passes into half guard.
MacCumhaill lands with a punch from half guard.
Halko moves into full guard. #T2#
MacCumhaill pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Halko is keeping the position for now.
MacCumhaill won't allow Halko to sweep him here.
MacCumhaill makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
MacCumhaill wants to control from the top but Halko keeps moving.
Halko is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
MacCumhaill is looking to work some ground and pound but Halko has wrist control.#SUB#
Halko is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. MacCumhaill is aware though and is defending well.
MacCumhaill postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
MacCumhaill would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T3#
MacCumhaill 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. #SUB#
Halko throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Halko has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. MacCumhaill 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 Halko.
MacCumhaill tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
MacCumhaill trying to control the action but Halko is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Halko can't do much from the bottom here.
Halko tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
MacCumhaill thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
MacCumhaill tries to move to mount but Halko blocks the move with his legs.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Fionn MacCumhaill will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
MacCumhaill throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
MacCumhaill misses with a two punch combination.
MacCumhaill scores with a three punch combo! #CUT2#It looks like Baltasar Halko has been cut.
Halko takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sloppy strikes from Halko. Those never looked like landing.
MacCumhaill lands a brutal uppercut that launches Halko off his feet! Halko tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Fionn MacCumhaill!
An out of breath Fionn MacCumhaill thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: PANDA 14
Date: Aug 25, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Halko shoots in and bounces St Stone off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
St Stone keeping full guard, as Halko tries to pass.
Halko has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
St Stone looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
St Stone is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Halko is aware though and is defending well.
Halko forces his way into half guard.
St Stone wants to improve his position but Halko is controlling well. #SUB#
Halko is sneakily working for an arm triangle but St Stone sees it coming and defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halko looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
St Stone has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Halko is working away from the top position though.#T1#
St Stone avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Halko.
Halko looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
St Stone is defending against the submission attempts here by Halko. #SUB2#
St Stone looking for submissions off his back.
St Stone tries to get to full guard but Halko has control of the leg.
St Stone is trying to control but can't.
St Stone is pressing down on Halko's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
St Stone looking for a sweep. Not yet St Stone, not yet.
St Stone looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Halko puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Halko is taking a breather. St Stone 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.
Halko is nestled in close to St Stone, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The fighters are battling for position here. St Stone manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
St Stone keeping full guard, as Halko tries to pass.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Halko's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
St Stone wants to control but Halko passes easily into half guard.
St Stone wants to get back to full guard.
St Stone trying to hold on to Halko's head to control him but Halko postures up.
St Stone tries to roll over but Halko keeps him under control.#T3#
Halko takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Halko trying to control from half guard but St Stone is working away.
St Stone wants to improve his position but Halko is controlling well.
St Stone manages to get to full guard.
St Stone controls Halko momentarily but Halko frees himself.
Halko lands a couple of elbows.
Halko trying to control but St Stone is working from the bottom.
Halko postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T4##SUB2#
St Stone is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Halko passes St Stone's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Halko wants to free his trapped foot but St Stone is holding on for dear life with his legs.
St Stone is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
St Stone is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Halko pulls his head out easily.
Halko controlling the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
St Stone is pressing down on Halko's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
St Stone bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Halko's guard. #REVB#
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Baltasar Halko dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL2#
St Stone moves into the clinch.
St Stone trying to stall but Halko improves his position.
Halko takes an elbow to the forehead.
St Stone tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, St Stone just misses with a elbow thrown towards Halko's brow.
Halko blocks the elbow strike. #BC#
Halko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #TD#
Halko closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Halko lands in his opponent's guard.
Halko looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
St Stone looking for a sweep. Not yet St Stone, not yet. #SUB2#
St Stone looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T1#
Halko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. St Stone swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
St Stone has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Halko can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Halko's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Halko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. St Stone is keeping the position for now.
St Stone looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
St Stone is trying to control the position but Halko postures up.
Halko passes into half guard.
Halko prevents St Stone from improving his position.#SUB2#
St Stone has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Halko. Oh but St Stone has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Halko goes limp - he's gone! St Stone jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Marcus St Stone!
In his post fight interview, Marcus St Stone started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: PANDA 8
Date: Aug 04, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Halko looking to score a takedown here. MacCumhaill is defending well but Halko drives through and ends up in MacCumhaill's guard.
Halko is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Halko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Halko works over MacCumhaill with some ground and pound from guard.
Halko advances to half guard. #SUB#
Halko is looking for a kimura here.
MacCumhaill wants to control but Halko is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halko lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T1#
Halko trying to control from half guard but MacCumhaill is working away. #SUB#
Halko is working for a kimura but MacCumhaill is defending it quite comfortably.
Halko trying to control from half guard but MacCumhaill is working away.
Halko lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Halko is looking to advance position but MacCumhaill won't allow it.
MacCumhaill is trying to maintain the position but Halko is very close to passing his half guard.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Halko is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so MacCumhaill is just riding it out for now. Halko eventually gives up the hold.
MacCumhaill is trying to control but can't.
Well, if Halko 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Halko 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. #T3#
Halko not doing much here. #SUB#
Halko is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Halko is trying to control the action in half guard but MacCumhaill is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Halko is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, MacCumhaill has managed to free his arm - good work. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Halko wants to lay and pray for a moment but MacCumhaill keeps working. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
MacCumhaill misses with a wild combination.
MacCumhaill misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
MacCumhaill misses the jab.
MacCumhaill ducks under a wild hook from Halko.
Despite the aggression on MacCumhaill's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Halko slips a jab and a cross from MacCumhaill.
Halko slips a jab and a cross from MacCumhaill. #TD#
Halko shoots in and bounces MacCumhaill off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
MacCumhaill working a defensive guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Halko throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as MacCumhaill works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Baltasar Halko dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
MacCumhaill misses with a hook. Halko ducked under it nicely.
Halko misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice uppercut lands for MacCumhaill. That snapped Halko's head back. #CUT2#It looks like Baltasar Halko has been cut.
MacCumhaill throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #TD#
Halko closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. MacCumhaill did well to prevent Halko getting side control.
Halko controlling the action here.
MacCumhaill wants to improve his position but Halko is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
MacCumhaill is defending against the submission attempts here by Halko.
Halko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that MacCumhaill can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Halko 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. #T1#
MacCumhaill is looking to improve his position. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Halko frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Halko controlling from the full mount.
BOOM! Halko connects with a massive shot to the dome! #SUB#
Halko swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and MacCumhaill is now in Halko's guard. A big mistake from Halko there, giving up the dominant position!
MacCumhaill looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Halko working for a triangle but MacCumhaill defends it easily. #SUB#
Halko escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. MacCumhaill gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3#
MacCumhaill wants to control from the top but Halko keeps moving.
Halko has a closed guard, preventing MacCumhaill from standing up. #SUB#
Halko is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and MacCumhaill defends well.
Halko might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Halko working a defensive guard here. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Halko is adopting a defensive guard.
MacCumhaill 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.
MacCumhaill wants to pass the guard but Halko is keeping the position.
Halko avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
MacCumhaill looking to pass the guard.
Baltasar Halko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Halko has control of MacCumhaill's left arm, preventing MacCumhaill from doing any damage.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Baltasar Halko will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Baltasar Halko's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Halko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but MacCumhaill moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
MacCumhaill on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Halko will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
MacCumhaill jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #TD#
Halko shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Halko throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB#
Halko is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halko trying to control the pace. #T1#
Halko misses with a head shot. MacCumhaill uses the momentum to regain guard. #SUB2#
MacCumhaill has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Halko 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 MacCumhaill.
MacCumhaill tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Halko presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! #SUB#
MacCumhaill tries to improve his position but Halko has taken his back! Halko has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will MacCumhaill tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Halko pushes MacCumhaill away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Baltasar Halko!
After winning the bout, Baltasar Halko thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: PANDA 3
Date: Jul 10, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bellafontane connects with a combination that backs up Halko into the cage. Bellafontane lands a flurry of punches that gets past Halko's guard. Halko is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Bellafontane bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sam Bellafontane!

Event: PF23 Tiotio v Nti
Date: Jun 19, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Halko misses the shot to the body.
Addams tries to counter with a takedown but Halko is quick to defend against it.
Halko fails with the takedown.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Halko enables Addams to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Halko manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Addams wants to control from the top but Halko keeps moving.
Halko looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Addams is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Addams is looking to stand up but Halko won't let him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Halko looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Halko looks winded!
Addams trying to control but Halko is working from the bottom. #T1#
Addams with a flurry of punches that miss.
Addams sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Addams drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Halko dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Addams is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Addams looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Halko trying to control but Addams is working from the bottom.
Halko missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T2##SUB#
Addams has his foot on Halko's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Halko works his way back into a safe position though.
Addams managing to control the position. #SUB#
Addams working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Halko doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Addams is tightening it up a little... Halko has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Halko reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Halko taps out! Nice BJJ there by Addams!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Fester Addams!
During a confident post fight interview, Fester Addams thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: PF14 Bundy v Murhapuro
Date: May 23, 2020

#R1#
Halko throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Udovich.
Halko looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Udovich throws a hook to the side of Halko's head but Halko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Halko is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Udovich lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #CUT#
It looks like Baltasar Halko has been cut.#KD#
Udovich cracks Halko with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Udovich has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Halko to stand back up!#ROC#
Halko is rocked!
Halko is holding his hands too far apart here. Udovich throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Halko is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Simon Udovich!
An out of breath Simon Udovich thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: PF8 Ky Jr v Bush
Date: May 02, 2020

#R1#
Halko tries to score a power double leg takedown but Greenland sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Halko somewhat.
Halko looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Halko walks into a straight right hand from Greenland.#CUT#
It looks like Baltasar Halko has been cut.#KD#
Greenland cracks Halko with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Greenland has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Halko to stand back up!
Halko loses concentration momentarily and Greenland pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Halko crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Greenland finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Paul Greenland!

Event: PF3 Boskins v Muller
Date: Apr 11, 2020

#R1#
Udovich jabs Halko to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Udovich has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch� in the buildup to the fight.
Halko looks winded!
Udovich flashes Halko a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Halko's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Halko crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Udovich punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Simon Udovich!
A relieved looking Simon Udovich 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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 13, 2020

#R1#
Halko misses with a double jab.
Halko will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Crown went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Halko throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #TD2#
Crown tries to sprawl but Halko drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Crown is positioning himself well to prevent Halko advancing to mount. #SUB2#
Halko seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Crown is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Baltasar Halko!
During a confident post fight interview, Baltasar Halko thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 31, 2020

#R1#
Halko lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but MacCumhaill circles away quickly and effectively.
Halko misses with a body shot.
MacCumhaill looks like he wants to counter punch here.
MacCumhaill lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Halko circles away quickly and effectively.
Halko was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
MacCumhaill throws a series of punches but Halko avoids them all with ease.
Halko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Left hook, right uppercut from MacCumhaill. #CUT2#
It looks like Baltasar Halko has been cut.#KD2#
MacCumhaill cracks Halko with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Halko looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away� can MacCumhaill finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MacCumhaill lands a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Halko.
MacCumhaill throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Halko's jaw, knocking him onto his back! MacCumhaill dives in looking to finish as Halko flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block MacCumhaill's strikes! MacCumhaill is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Halko's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Halko was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fionn MacCumhaill!
Our winner, Fionn MacCumhaill, 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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 08, 2020

#R1#
Steel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Halko throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Steel.
Steel changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Halko throws a right hand that Steel ducks under and follows up with a left that Steel also avoids with ease.
As Halko looks to move away, Steel throws a big counter combo but Halko just gets out of the way.
Halko throws a right and a left that both miss.
A punch combination from Halko misses.
Steel swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Halko blocks a head kick by Steel.
Halko pivots, looking for a leg kick but Steel is out of range and Halko settles back down.
Steel stuffs the takedown attempt from Halko. Halko gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halko darts in looking for a takedown but Steel gets double underhooks and turns Halko into the cage.
Steel scores with a sloppy right hand. Halko should have avoided that one.
Steel misses with a body kick.
Halko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Steel. #T1#
Halko misses with an uppercut. Steel saw that one coming.
Halko pivots, looking for a leg kick but Steel is out of range and Halko settles back down.
Steel changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD2#
Halko shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB2#
Halko thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Halko throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Halko looking to pass the guard.
Halko won't allow Steel to get back to his feet.
Halko controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Steel wants to get back to his feet but Halko is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SUB2#
Halko drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Halko jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Halko working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Steel's head.
Steel knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Halko on the ground.
Halko wants to control from the top but Steel keeps moving.
Halko is looking to work some ground and pound but Steel has wrist control.
Halko controlling from the top position. #T3#
Halko won't allow Steel to get back to his feet.
Halko advances to half guard.
Halko tries to pass to full mount but Steel defends it.
Ground and pound from Halko. #SUB2#
Halko is trying to work for a kimura but Steel is defending well.
Halko controlling the action here.
Halko is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T4#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Halko in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Halko is trying for a kimura here. Steel looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Halko wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Baltasar Halko!
A victorious Baltasar Halko thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 18, 2019

#R1##CL#
Trew gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Trew.
Trew stops a takedown attempt from Halko.
Trew misses with a punch on the inside.
Trew lands an elbow inside that Halko shrugs off. #CUT#
It looks like Baltasar Halko has been cut.
A knee to the head by Trew. #BC#
Trew manages to break the clinch.
Trew scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Halko looks winded!#CL#
Trew closes the distance and clinches.
Halko dodges an elbow strike from Trew. #BC#
Trew breaks from the clinch.
Trew keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Halko fails with a takedown attempt. #CL#
Trew darts in and clinches Halko up against the cage.#T1#
A left hand lands to the body for Halko.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Trew obliges.#BC#
Trew breaks the clinch.
Trew throws a shot to the body.
Trew connects with a body shot that sends Halko's belly button to the back.
Donk. Trew catches Halko right on the button with a cross.#CL#
Trew clinches up against the cage.
Trew tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Halko avoids it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Trew.
Halko takes an elbow to the temple.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Halko takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T2#
Trew tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Halko avoids it.#BC#
Trew escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Archie Trew is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Trew checks the leg kick nicely there. #CL#
Trew has taken the fight to the clinch.
Trew lands a left hand.
Knees in the clinch landing for Trew.
Trew working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Trew lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Halko backwards.
Trew landing knees to the body.
Trew tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Trew misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Halko.
Trew misses with a body punch. #T3#
Trew lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Halko has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Trew seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Halko can turn it around.#BC#
Trew pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Halko shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Trew manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Halko must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Trew keeping full guard, as Halko tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Trew 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#
Trew looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T4#
Halko is trying to control but can't.
Trew looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Halko is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Trew performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Archie Trew dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Baltasar Halko'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.
#R2##CL#
Trew darts in and clinches Halko up against the cage.#KD#
Trew drops Halko with a big knee straight up the middle! Halko is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #CL#
Trew moves into range and clinches up with Halko.#KD#
Trew drops Halko onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Halko is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC#
Halko is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clinched against the cage, Trew lands a big elbow that drops Halko! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Halko is complaining that he's OK but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Archie Trew!
Archie Trew thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 07, 2019

#R1##TD2#
Halko gets a takedown into half guard.
Tucker looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Halko frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Tucker is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Halko has taken his back!#SUB2#
Halko is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Tucker won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Halko off his unconscious opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Baltasar Halko!
An out of breath Baltasar Halko thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Todd Tucker stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thank you for this opportunity to fight. There's a really nice bridge near my house, I'm going to jump off it.'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 23, 2019

#R1##KD#
Oooooh!!! Bellafontane has knocked Halko down with a huge combo! Bellafontane steps away and waves a wobbly Halko back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#
Halko is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Baltasar Halko has been cut.
Bellafontane closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Halko out cold! Halko corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Sam Bellafontane!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 23, 2019

#R1#
Halko fails to land with a series of punches.
Tucker looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
A head kick by Tucker misses #KD2#
and Halko counters with a leg kick then a big left hand that sends Tucker down! Halko is looking to finish but Tucker is intelligently defending himself.
Halko is stalling in the full guard.
Tucker knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Halko on the ground.
Halko is in close to Tucker's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Halko pushes down on Tucker's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Halko lands a big elbow - Tucker 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 Halko!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Baltasar Halko!
An out of breath Baltasar Halko thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Todd Tucker was interviewed post fight and said 'Thank you for this opportunity to fight. There's a really nice bridge near my house, I'm going to jump off it.'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 20, 2019

#R1#
That kick from Halko tenderised Tio's leg. Tio is trying to keep his angry face on.#TD2#
Tio closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Halko struggling a bit here.
Halko manages to work his way to half guard, despite Tio's best efforts.
Halko is looking to control Tio's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Halko avoid being mounted?
Halko gets full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Halko holds on and takes a little breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Halko is on top in guard. #REVR##T1#
Halko passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB#
Halko thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Halko scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Tio to see if he's OK.#CUT#
It looks like Jackjan Tio has been cut.#SUB#
Halko wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tio, who protects the arm well.
Halko controlling from side mount. #SUB#
Halko working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T2#
Tio is trying to control Halko's posture but Halko avoids it.
Halko is staying tight to Tio's torso, preventing him from escaping. #SUB#
Halko is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tio is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Tio manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Halko wants to control but Tio is keeping busy. #T3#
Halko avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tio.
The fighters are battling for position here. Halko manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Halko is looking for a triangle but Tio pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Halko has his feet on Tio's thighs here. He's pushed Tio off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Tio screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Baltasar Halko!
During a confident post fight interview, Baltasar Halko thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 15, 2019

#R1#
The crowd cheers as Halko lands an impressive looking overhand right. BigMan doesn't seem phased though.#TD2#
BigMan decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
BigMan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Halko keeps working.
BigMan is pressing down on Halko's thigh, looking to free his foot. Halko is holding on for now.
Halko is looking to improve his position.
Halko has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. BigMan is working away from the top position though.
BigMan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Halko. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
BigMan is trying to control. Halko wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halko gets full guard.
Halko might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Halko wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Halko seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Halko continues to stall.#T1##SUB#
Halko working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. BigMan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. BigMan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
BigMan is looking to work some ground and pound but Halko has wrist control.
BigMan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Halko swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Halko 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.
Halko is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Halko escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. BigMan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Halko has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think BigMan should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Halko has tightened it up now! BigMan should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Baltasar Halko!
Baltasar Halko seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Batoru FC 12
Date: Mar 02, 2019

#R1#
Halko throws a lazy uppercut
and Bobby counters with a straight right hand.
Halko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Halko throws a sloppy head kick
and Bobby counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Halko misses with a leg kick
enabling Bobby to counter with a crisp jab.
We've been informed that Bobby has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Bobby displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Halko.
Halko throws a series of punches but Bobby avoids them all with ease.
Bobby moves away from the strike by Halko.
Halko swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Halko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#
It looks like Baltasar Halko has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halko swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bobby cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Halko walks straight into a right hand from Bobby - that's dropped him! Bobby jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Halko from any more punishment! Halko complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Big Bobby!
During a confident post fight interview, Big Bobby thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Batoru FC 9
Date: Jan 26, 2019

#R1#
Halko connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nah lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CUT#
It looks like Baltasar Halko has been cut.
Nah throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #TD2#
Halko shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Halko was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nah is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Halko is controlling him well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Halko is chipping away with strikes.
Halko trying to control the position but Nah is working away.
Halko misses with the ground and pound.
Nah is trying to buck Halko off.
Halko tries to score with some ground and pound. Nah controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Halko working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #SUB2#
Halko tries for a kimura but Nah is defending well.
Halko working the ground and pound but Nah is defending the strikes. #T1##SUB2#
Halko tries for a kimura but Nah is defending well.
Nah is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#SUB2#
Halko wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Nah, who protects the arm well.
Nah pushes Halko away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Halko gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Halko is looking to take a break and control but Nah is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Halko advances to mount.
Nah trying desperately to get to his feet. #SUB2#
Halko jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle�. Ooooh, that looks tight� Nah is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Nah and Halko has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Nah is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Halko tries for a kimura but Nah is defending well.
Halko wants to control but Nah is keeping him busy. #T3#
Nah is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Halko wants to control but Nah is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Halko moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nah scores with a hook.#CL#
Nah clinches with his opponent.
A short left from Nah.
Nah lands a right hand.
Halko is working for takedown but Nah is calmly controlling the position for now.
Nah misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nah lands an uppercut.#T4#
Halko is looking for a takedown.
Halko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nah fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Nah.
Nah swings wildly with an uppercut but Halko uses good head movement to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nah misses with the head strike.
Nah lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nah swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Halko is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Nah can't find room to land a body shot as Halko controls the action.
Nah tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Halko tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Nah just stands there and leans against the cage.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Tee Nah dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Baltasar Halko's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Nah dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Nah clinches up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Halko.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Halko.
Halko blocks an uppercut.
Nah scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Halko.
Nah throws a head punch that misses.
Halko tries to stall but Nah uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Halko blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Nah's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Halko circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nah on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nah connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Halko scores with a hook to the body. Nah takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nah lands with a shot to the body. #T1#
Nah ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Halko moves away.
Halko moves out of range as Nah throws a body kick.
Nah throws a hook to the side of Halko's head but Halko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#TD2#
Halko shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Nah napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB2#
Halko is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Nah has escaped the position, nice work there.
Nah is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Nah is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Halko can do to turn this around?
Halko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nah keeps working. #SUB2#
Halko tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Halko trying to control the action but Nah is working from the bottom. #T2#
Nah is trying to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Halko swings around for an armbar but Nah sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Halko's guard.#SUB2#
Halko throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Halko is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nah is aware though and is defending well.#SU#
Nah stands up from Halko's guard - Nah perhaps looking for a knockout.
Nah connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T3##TD2#
Nah gets caught napping as Halko dives in and scores a takedown. Nah manages to retain guard.
Halko prevents Nah from getting back to his feet.
Halko controlling from the top position.
Halko wants to control from the top but Nah keeps moving.
Halko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Halko throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nah works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Baltasar Halko has got the better of the ground game so far.
Halko controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Halko in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tee Nah is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4##TD2#
Halko shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Halko was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Halko is looking to take a break and control but Nah is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Halko is trying to get an arm triangle but Nah is defending well. #SUB2#
Halko tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Nah takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Tee Nah dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Baltasar Halko's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Halko swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tee Nah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nah connects with the punch.
Tee Nah is winning the standup battle so far.
Halko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nah moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#TD2#
Halko is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Nah's half guard.
Halko not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nah is trying to stand. #SUB2#
Halko is working for a kimura but Nah is defending it quite comfortably.
Halko thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nah's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nah is trying to stand up here but Halko is controlling him well. #T1##SUB2#
Halko is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Halko is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nah is just riding it out for now. Halko eventually gives up the hold.
Halko trying to control the action but Nah is working from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Baltasar Halko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#CL#
Nah pushes Halko up against the cage in a clinch.
Nah swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nah gets through Halko's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Halko is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Nah is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nah.
Nah misses with a short punch on the inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Halko takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Nah lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Halko backwards.
Halko is pushing Nah up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Halko is trying to pull guard but Nah turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Tee Nah is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Halko will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Nah up against the cage.
Nah fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Halko wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nah working aggressively here.
Halko blocks an uppercut.
Tee Nah has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Halko trying to control the position but instead, Nah has worked for underhooks and has pushed Halko into the cage.
Halko misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nah.

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 Tee Nah.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nah, 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tee Nah!
Our winner, Tee Nah, 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: Batoru FC 7
Date: Jan 05, 2019

#R1#
Twborg fails with an attempt to clinch.
Halko doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Twborg tries to clinch up but Halko circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Twborg rushes Halko and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Halko told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Twborg tries to throw a body punch but Halko avoids it by throwing Twborg back against the cage.
Twborg swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Twborg can't find room to land a body shot as Halko controls the action.
Twborg letting Halko take a breather here.
Twborg lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Twborg tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Twborg misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Twborg goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Twborg lands with a light punch inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Twborg.
Twborg working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T1#
Twborg fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Twborg doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Twborg misses with some punches.
Twborg lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Twborg fails to land.
Twborg swings wildly with an uppercut but Halko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Twborg misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Halko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Twborg misses with some punches.
Twborg misses with a punch on the inside.
Halko drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Twborg gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Twborg doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
Halko takes a shot to the head.
Twborg misses with the head strike.
Twborg lands a right hand that snaps the head of Halko backwards.
Twborg goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Twborg misses with a short punch on the inside.
Twborg lands a shoulder strike.
Twborg tries to throw a body punch but Halko avoids it by throwing Twborg back against the cage.
Halko trying to control the position but instead, Twborg has worked for underhooks and has pushed Halko into the cage.
Twborg tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Halko stalling. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Halko.
A head punch on the inside from Twborg fails to land.
Twborg lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Halko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Halko has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Twborg after a bit of a struggle. #BC2#
Halko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Halko circles away from the clinch attempt.
Twborg wants to clinch up but Halko keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Twborg has taken the fight to the clinch.
Twborg lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Halko landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Halko blocking some punches.
Twborg tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Halko's elbow.
Twborg misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Twborg tries to throw a body punch but Halko avoids it by throwing Twborg back against the cage.
Halko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Twborg fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Twborg misses with a hook to the ribs.
Twborg tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Twborg misses with a punch on the inside.
Twborg tries to throw a body punch but Halko avoids it by throwing Twborg back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Twborg.
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!
Halko wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC2#
Halko breaks from the clinch.
Twborg connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Halko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Halko throws a leg kick that misses.
Halko looks to land a combination but Twborg avoids it well.
Halko shoots in for a double leg but Twborg sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Twborg 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#
Halko throws a right hand that Twborg ducks under and follows up with a left that Twborg also avoids with ease.
Halko misses with a low kick as Twborg jumps back.
Twborg cracks a nice hook into Halko's ribs.
Twborg slips a jab and a cross from Halko. #CL#
Twborg has taken the fight to the clinch.
Halko has had enough of the clinch but Twborg keeps him there for the moment.
Halko leaning his opponent against the cage.
Twborg scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC2#
Halko breaks the clinch.
Johnny Twborg 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.
No joy there for Halko, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #TD2#
Halko closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #ES#
Twborg throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A right-left combo lands from Halko.
Halko shoots in for a takedown but Twborg shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T1#
Halko loads up on a big right hand but Twborg slips the punch.#CL#
Twborg clinches with his opponent.
Twborg misses with a short punch on the inside.
Twborg lands with a left to the head.
Twborg throws a head punch that misses.
Twborg tries a body shot but Halko blocks it.
Twborg digs a right hand into Halko's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Halko's gas tank.
Halko is breathing heavily.
Twborg lands a nice uppercut.
Twborg scores with a nice hook to the head.
Twborg misses with a punch to the body.
Halko is trying to maintain a safe position but Twborg gets an underhook and turns Halko into the cage.
Twborg tries to work over Halko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Twborg working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Twborg.
Twborg lands with a right to the head.
Halko blocks an uppercut.
Halko blocks an uppercut.
Twborg has a couple of punches blocked by Halko.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Twborg tries to work over Halko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Twborg misses with a hook to the ribs.
Halko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Twborg cracks Halko with a nice body shot.
Twborg is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Halko can do to turn this around?
Halko will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Twborg up against the cage.
Twborg tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Halko blocks a body shot from Twborg.
Twborg can't find room to land a body shot as Halko controls the action.
Twborg lands a left hand.
Halko prevents a body shot from Twborg.
Twborg working aggressively here.
Twborg tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Halko's elbow.
Twborg tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Halko's elbow.
Halko blocks an uppercut.
Twborg doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Twborg tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Halko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Twborg tries to work over Halko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Halko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Twborg misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Halko's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Johnny Twborg has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Halko blocking some punches.
Twborg misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Halko taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Halko.
Twborg working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Halko blocks an uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Twborg prevents Halko from breaking the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Twborg.
Twborg doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Twborg dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Halko misses with a double jab.
Halko keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice sprawl there from Twborg as Halko shoots in.#CL#
Twborg closes the distance and clinches.
Twborg gets through Halko's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Twborg.
Twborg lands a body shot in the clinch.
Halko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Twborg creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Twborg throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Halkos head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Twborg tries to throw a body punch but Halko avoids it by throwing Twborg back against the cage.
A body shot lands from Twborg.
Halko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Twborg tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Halko's elbow.
Twborg lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Halko or not. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Halko.
Twborg presses Halko against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short uppercut from Twborg.
Twborg lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Halko.
Twborg scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Halko.
Halko is trying to drag Twborg to the mat but Twborg just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Twborg misses with a punch on the inside.
Twborg misses with a punch to the body.
Halko wants to stall.
Twborg struggles to land a body shot inside as Halko controls his hands.
Baltasar Halko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnny Twborg is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Twborg lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Halko backwards.
Twborg tries to work over Halko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Twborg works on Halko's body with a couple of short punches.
Halko is trying to drag Twborg to the mat but Twborg just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Johnny Twborg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Baltasar Halko.
Twborg misses with a hook from the clinch.
Halko has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Twborg avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Halko looking to stall. #T3#
A right hook to the body lands for Twborg.
Twborg working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Halko is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Halko blocks an uppercut.
Twborg struggles to land a body shot inside as Halko controls his hands.
Twborg tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The referee calls for Halko to work.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T4#
Twborg misses with some punches.
Twborg working aggressively here.
Halko slowing the pace effectively.
Twborg struggles to land a body shot inside as Halko controls his hands.
Twborg scores with a shot to the side of Halko's head.
Twborg misses with a body punch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Twborg scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Twborg pushes Halko back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Twborg pushes Halko back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Twborg showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Twborg, 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:26
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Twborg!
After the fight, Johnny Twborg was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: DUEL#180 Zhai vs Leikola
Date: Sep 15, 2018

#R1#
Snow cracks Halko with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Snow thuds his right hand into Halko's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#TD#
Halko shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Snow manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Snow trying to control the position here. #SUB#
Halko 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.
Halko trying to control the position from guard on top but Snow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Halko thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Halko wants to control from the top but Snow keeps moving. #T1#
Snow trying to keep a closed guard but Halko is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Halko trying to control the position from guard on top but Snow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Snow trying to control the position here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Halko throws a head kick but Snow moves out of range.
Jan Snow is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Halko swings widly with a right hand
and Snow connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Halko fails to land with a series of punches.
Halko takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Snow is looking to slow Halko down with leg kicks.
Snow lands an overhand right.
Snow pivots, looking for a leg kick but Halko is out of range and Snow settles back down.
Snow throws a jab but it's blocked by Halko.
Snow cracks Halko with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Snow has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T2#
Snow avoids the head kick by Halko.
Nice straight punches there by Snow. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Snow.
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!
Snow tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#TD#
Halko shoots in and gets a takedown into Snow's guard.
Snow preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Snow pulls Halko in close to his closed guard and prevents Halko from doing any damage or advancing position.
Halko forces his way into half guard.
Halko is trying to control. Snow wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3#
Snow works his way to full guard. Good work.
Snow has Halko pulled in close to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Snow looking to control.
Snow is pulling down on Halko's head to control his posture.
Halko trying to control the position from guard on top but Snow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Snow is trying to control the position but Halko postures up.
Snow keeping moving, preventing Halko from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Snow checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Snow lands a nice looking body shot. #T4#
Halko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Snow lands with a hook. Halko tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Snow throws a hook but Halko avoids it easily.
Snow scores with a jab to the head.
Halko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Snow was well out of range. Poor timing from Halko.
Halko lands a head kick. Snow smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Halko misses with a low kick.
Halko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Snow connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Snow displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Halko misses with a lunging right hand
and Snow counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Halko takes one to the chin there.
Snow lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Halko falls backwards - clearly groggy! Snow dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jan Snow!
A relieved looking Jan Snow 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: MMMA 89 Kocur vs Grossweiner
Date: Aug 12, 2018

#R1#
Bunting's corner calls for a 1-2. Bunting obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Halko scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CUT#
It looks like Borg Bunting has been cut.
Bunting lands with a nice body punch.
Halko with a poor takedown
and Bunting counters with a good low kick that Halko was not able to check.
Bunting ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Halko moves away.#TD#
Halko shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bunting manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Halko is looking to work some ground and pound but Bunting has wrist control.
Halko trying to control the position from guard on top but Bunting is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Halko loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Halko is looking to advance position but Bunting has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Halko is in all sorts of trouble here. #T1#
Bunting controlling from mount.
Halko tries to lock up and control but Bunting gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Halko might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bunting content just to control the position here.
Halko tries to hold on but Bunting postures up.
Bunting tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Halko tries to reverse the position but Bunting maintains control.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Halko is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Halko is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Halko sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Bunting is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Halko gets full guard.#SUB#
Halko had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bunting defends it easily.#SUB#
Bunting avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bunting must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T3#
Halko working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Halko has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Bunting should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Halko has tightened it up now! Bunting should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Baltasar Halko!
Baltasar Halko thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: MMMA 83 Yabaisa vs Tallon 2
Date: Jul 01, 2018

#R1#
Halko dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Patton. That did some damage!
Halko looks to land a combination but Patton avoids it well.
Halko misses with a low kick.
Patton misses with an uppercut.
Halko doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Halko tries to score with a low kick but Patton moves his leg out of the way.
Halko tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Patton swivels and escapes.
Halko fails to land with a series of punches.
Patton was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#TD2#
Halko shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Halko showed some decent athleticism there.
Halko prevents Patton from standing back up.
Halko is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Halko with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Halko is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Patton sees it coming and defends easily.#T1##SUB2#
Halko seems to be looking for submissions.
Halko tries to pass the half guard into mount. Patton knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Halko seems to be working for a kimura but Patton defends the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Patton is trying to stand up here but Halko is controlling him well.
Halko passes to full mount!
Halko is in the full mount, landing strikes. #T2#
Patton is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Halko putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#CUT2#
It looks like George Patton has been cut.#SUB2#
Halko looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Halko thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Patton tries to buck Halko off but he can't manage it. #SUB2#
Halko is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Patton can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning. #ES#
Patton bucks Halko off and manages to get back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Patton blocks the body kick.
George Patton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Halko looks for the body kick but Patton saw that one coming.
Halko needs to keep his hands up - Patton had a free shot at his head there.
Patton ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Halko takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Halko throws a head kick but Patton moves out of range.
We've been told by Patton's head coaches at Tayne's 4d3d3d3 Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Patton scores with the left hand. Halko knows he should have avoided that one.
Halko is trying hard to land a takedown here. Patton sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Patton scores with a shot to the body.
Halko looks for a takedown but Patton sprawls well.
George Patton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Baltasar Halko.
Halko misses with a combination
and Patton counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Patton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Patton will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Patton lands with a good body shot.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Patton scores with a one two! Halko had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Patton checks a leg kick.
It looked like Patton was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Patton scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Patton goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Halko chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Halko avoids the head kick by Patton.
Patton checks the leg kick nicely there.
Patton moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Halko lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Halko shoots in but no luck this time.
Halko avoids the head kick by Patton.
Halko looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Patton scores with a hook to the body. Halko takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Halko is trying hard to land a takedown here. Patton sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Halko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Some wild striking there from Halko.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that George Patton will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on George Patton's cut.
That's time! Patton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Halko looks to throw the jab but Patton is out of range.
Patton connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Halko misses with a low kick as Patton jumps back.
Patton scores with a hook to the body. Halko takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Halko moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Patton misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Halko moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Patton is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Patton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Halko gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Patton.
Patton just misses with a punch to the body.
George Patton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Halko on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Halko looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Halko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Halko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Halko has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Patton finds it's way round the side to connect with Halko's head.
Patton looks to score with a jab to the body but Halko is just out of range.
Halko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Patton. #T1#
A jab from Patton finds it's way through Halko's defenses.
Halko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Patton manages to avoid it.
Halko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Patton connects with a looping right hand. #ROC#
Halko is rocked!
Halko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Halko is still on wobbly legs! Can Patton finish him?
Patton cracks Halko with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Halko tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Patton pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Halko is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). George Patton!
Our winner, George Patton, 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: MMMA Fight Night 6
Date: Jun 06, 2018

#R1#
Halko misses with a few strikes there.
Mohammed takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mohammed connects with a right hand. Halko shakes it off.
Mohammed throws a right and a left that Halko avoids nicely.
Halko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mohammed.
As Mohammed looks to move away, Halko throws a big counter combo but Mohammed just gets out of the way.
Mohammed is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Halko.
Mohammed stuns Halko with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Halko. Those never looked like landing.
As Halko backs off Mohammed throws a huge counter combo but Halko manages to avoid it all.
Mohammed misses with the combination.
Halko appears to be looking for a big counter.
Halko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Halko looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mohammed is fending him off so far but Halko persists. Nope, Mohammed circles away and we're back to standing.
Halko walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Halko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Halko gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mohammed.
Halko slips a jab and a cross from Mohammed.
Mohammed stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mohammed misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Halko is looking for a counter combo.
Halko lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mohammed circles away quickly and effectively.
Mohammed tries to bum rush Halko with a series of wild strikes but Halko uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T1#
Mohammed misses the jab.
Halko showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mohammed.
Halko showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mohammed.
A head kick misses from Mohammed.
Halko pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Mohammed back to the cage. Halko follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Mohammed's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Mohammed duly obliges. #CUT2#
It looks like Baltasar Halko has been cut.
Halko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #TD#
Halko closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Mohammed to the mat! Mohammed manages to get full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Halko is standing up over Mohammed. Mohammed looks to escape but Halko dives into side control.
Mohammed is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Halko is controlling him well.#SUB#
Halko tries for a kimura but Mohammed is defending well.
Mohammed manages to work his way to half guard, despite Halko's best efforts.
Mohammed tries to roll over but Halko keeps him under control.#T2##SUB2#
Halko moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Mohammed.
Halko advances to full mount.
Halko connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Mohammed is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Mohammed is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Halko has taken his back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mohammed is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Halko 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 Mohammed!
Mohammed is trying to stand back up. #T3#
Mohammed is covering up but some of the strikes from Halko are getting through and doing damage. #SUB#
Halko looking for the RNC.
Mohammed is trying to stand back up. #SUB#
Halko working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Mohammed is trying to get back to his feet but Halko has full control of the position and if anything, Mohammed has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Mohammed is in bad spot here.
Halko connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Mohammed to escape the position.
Mohammed wants to get back to his feet.
Halko controlling well, preventing Mohammed from escaping the position. #SUB#
Mohammed defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Halko 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 Mohammed!
Mohammed is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Halko off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#SUB#
Halko is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Mohammed is defending well though. Halko let's go of the attempt for now.#T4#
Mohammed trying to get back to his feet but Halko is in full control for now. #SUB#
Mohammed is trying to defend against the choke here but Halko has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Halko Tightens the hold and Mohammed taps out furiously! Halko displays superior BJJ to win the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Baltasar Halko!
A very excited looking Baltasar Halko 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: MMMA 76 Night of Champions 5
Date: May 13, 2018

#R1#
Harlamov misses with a straight left.
Halko swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Halko has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Harlamov is landing a low percentage of strikes.#TD#
Harlamov dives in and scores a takedown into Halko's guard.
Harlamov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Halko wants to sweep but no luck.
Harlamov postures up in Halko's guard and throws a big left but Halko blocks it.
Harlamov postures up and lands a big shot to Halko's brow.
Harlamov looking to pass the guard.
Harlamov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Harlamov postures up in Halko's guard and throws a big left but Halko blocks it. #SUB2#
Halko is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Harlamov is aware though and is defending well.
Halko looking for a sweep. Not yet Halko, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harlamov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Harlamov with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Halko has his foot on Harlamov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Harlamov works his way back into a safe position though.
Halko keeping moving, preventing Harlamov from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Harlamov is posturing up here but Halko has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Harlamov tries to roll out but it's too tight and Harlamov has to tap! Slick submission there by Halko!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Baltasar Halko!
Baltasar Halko decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: MMMA Fright Night 2
Date: Mar 14, 2018

#R1#
Halko misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD2#
Halko throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Brakeley was covering up waiting for the punch and Halko finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Brakeley utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Brakeley is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Halko pushes down on Brakeley's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Halko stops Brakeley from getting back to his feet. #T1#
Halko missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Brakeley wants to get back to his feet.#ES#
Brakeley kicks off Halko and gets to his feet.
Halko has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#TD2#
Halko feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Brakeley wants to stand up but Halko is controlling him.
Brakeley will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Halko cracks Brakeley with a solid left hand.
Brakeley wants to stand and escape but Halko is having none of it.
Brakeley keeping moving, preventing Halko from controlling successfully.
Brakeley is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Halko is controlling him. #T2##SUB2#
Halko 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.
Brakeley is looking to stand up but Halko isn't so interested in that idea.
Halko content to stall in guard here.
Halko stops Brakeley from standing up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A head kick misses from Brakeley.
Brakeley throws a leg kick that misses.
Halko lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Halko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Halko takes one to the side of the head.
Brakeley throws a right and a left that Halko avoids nicely.
Halko is looking for the big counter here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Halko shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Brakeley feints and then cracks Halko's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Halko down. #T3#
A jab from Brakeley misses.
Halko takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Halko darts in looking for a takedown but Brakeley gets double underhooks and turns Halko into the cage.
Michael Brakeley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Baltasar Halko.
Halko dodges the punch combination from Brakeley.
Brakeley misses the shot to the body.
Halko is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Halko lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nice shot lands for Brakeley.
Brakeley will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Brakeley throws a series of punches but Halko moves out of range.
Halko takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Brakeley slips a jab and a cross from Halko.
Halko moves out of range of the strikes.
Brakeley connects with a right hand. Halko shakes it off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Halko throws a left and a right that both miss
and Brakeley counters with a nice uppercut.
Brakeley throws a solid leg kick but Halko takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Brakeley.
Brakeley is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#T4#
Halko shoots in for a takedown but Brakeley shows good takedown defense.
Halko ducks right into an uppercut from Brakeley.
Brakeley bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Halko's head backwards.
It's a brutal combination of punches from Brakeley! Halko is backing up but he can't get away as Brakeley lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Halko and ends the fight. Great knockout.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Michael Brakeley!
A relieved looking Michael Brakeley 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: MMMA 64 Teodor vs Bestarsson
Date: Feb 21, 2018

#R1##TD2#
Dzoker scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Halko avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dzoker.
Dzoker has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Halko tries to roll over but Dzoker keeps him under control.
Halko regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dzoker throwing strikes from guard but Halko blocks nicely.
Halko thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Halko looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dzoker wants to stand but Halko is controlling his posture from full guard.
Halko looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dzoker throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Halko working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dzoker doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dzoker manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1#
Halko has momentary wrist control but Dzoker slips an elbow through the middle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Halko keeping full guard, as Dzoker tries to pass. #SUB#
Halko looking for a guillotine here but Dzoker defends easily.
Dzoker forces his way into half guard.
Halko trying to control here.
Dzoker not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Halko looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Halko wants to improve his position but Dzoker is controlling well.
Halko blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dzoker.
Halko wants to improve his position but Dzoker is controlling well.
Halko trying to control here.
Halko might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Halko moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Halko preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Halko is on top in guard. #REVR##T3#
Halko trying to control but Dzoker is working from the bottom.
Halko working some strikes from top position.
Halko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dzoker is keeping the position for now.
Halko lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dzoker is striking but Halko is not phased and passes to half guard.
Dzoker trying to control here. #SUB#
Halko is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T4#
Halko trying to control from Dzoker's half guard. Dzoker has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Dzoker has momentary wrist control but Halko slips an elbow through the middle.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dzoker is on top in guard. #REVB#
Dzoker content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dzoker lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Halko is looking for a triangle but Dzoker pushes his legs off easily.
Dzoker with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Dzoko Dzoker dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##TD2#
Dzoker manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Halko on his heels. He'll look to pass Halko's guard now, I'm sure.#SUB#
Halko looking for a triangle here. Dzoker is fighting it but it looks tight! Halko pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Dzoker is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Baltasar Halko!
A relieved looking Baltasar Halko thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Dzoko Dzoker spoke after the fight, saying 'thanks my sponsors and fans'.

Event: MMMA 58 Bestarsson vs Man
Date: Jan 07, 2018

#R1#
Halko will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
OConnell throws a right hand that Halko ducks under and follows up with a left that Halko also avoids with ease.
A looping hook to the body misses from Halko. OConnell does a little dance to reset his feet.
Halko misses with a jab, cross combination.
OConnell misses with a head kick.
Halko misses with a body shot.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Halko 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.
Halko moves forwards but OConnell connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CUT#
It looks like Baltasar Halko has been cut.
Halko with a poor takedown
and OConnell counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Halko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Halko shoots for a double leg takedown but OConnell sprawls well. He's pushed Halko's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Halko falls off balance throwing a combination
and OConnell connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD2#
Halko is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in OConnell's half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
OConnell is trying to stand back up but Halko is controlling him
Halko wants to pass to mount but OConnell is defending the position. #T1#
OConnell wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Halko is looking for a kimura here.
Halko missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
OConnell is looking to escape.
Halko missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #ES#
OConnell makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
OConnell is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
OConnell scores with a nice head shot.
Jab by OConnell.
Paul OConnell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Halko misses with a takedown attempt
and OConnell counters with a leg kick.
Paul OConnell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Baltasar Halko.
OConnell digs a good body shot into Halko's ribs.
OConnell scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
OConnell lands with a hook. Halko tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
OConnell darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Halko is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. OConnell doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Halko crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Halko's bad books for that mishap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Paul OConnell!
Paul OConnell decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: MMMA 54 Van Gaal vs Singh 2
Date: Dec 09, 2017

#R1#
Hari fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hari throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#CL#
Hari closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hari connects with a nasty looking knee right to Halko's face.
Halko told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Halko will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hari up against the cage.
Hari throws a punch but it's blocked by Halko.
Hari lands a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halko misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hari.
Hari looking to throw knees to the head but Halko is blocking nicely.
Hari throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Halko blocks it with crossed arms. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Hari fails to land. #TD#
Hari jumps into guard, dragging Halko to the mat.
Hari throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Hari knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Halko on the ground.
Halko with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hari wants to sweep but no luck.
Hari trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Halko lands a couple of digs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hari doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Halko has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Halko engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hari throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Halko postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hari has momentary wrist control but Halko slips an elbow through the middle.
Halko preventing the sweep.
Halko pushing down on Hari's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Halko is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hari is just riding it out for now. Halko eventually gives up the hold. #T2##SUB2#
Halko is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hari defends it well.
Hari flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Hari is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Halko is looking for a kimura but Hari is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Halko to get the leverage.
Halko blocks the strikes from Hari.
Hari missing with punches 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. Halko connects with a nice short shot to Hari's temple.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hari is refusing to be controlled, as Halko sits in half guard.
Halko passes to full mount!
Halko manages to capitalize on a mistake by Hari to take his back!#T3#
Hari tries to escape but Halko has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Halko is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position. #SUB2#
Halko has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Hari is defending well but eventually Halko manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Hari has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Baltasar Halko!
An out of breath Baltasar Halko thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: MMMA Clown Caos 23
Date: Oct 11, 2017

#R1#
Halko swings for the body but Zoranovic moves out of range. #TD2#
Halko closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Zoranovic's guard.
Zoranovic definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Halko wants to control from the top but Zoranovic keeps moving.
Zoranovic is trying to keep Halko in close.
Halko won't allow Zoranovic to get back to his feet.
Zoranovic is controlling Halko's posture.
Halko wants to control from the top but Zoranovic keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zoranovic managing to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zoranovic can't keep his opponent in guard - Halko advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T1#
Halko is taking a breather. Zoranovic 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.
Zoranovic is not content to let Halko control the position.
Zoranovic gets back to full guard.
Halko looking to sit in guard and control but Zoranovic gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Halko throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Zoranovic is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T2#
Halko manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Zoranovic manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Halko postures up in Zoranovic's guard and throws a big left but Zoranovic blocks it.
Zoranovic looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Halko passes into half guard.
Halko controlling the action here.#SUB2#
Halko is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Zoranovic doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Halko. #T3##ES#
Zoranovic has one foot on Halko's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Halko changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Zoranovic tries to avoid it but Halko manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Zoranovic to the ground. Zoranovic escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Halko lands a jab-cross combination.
Halko throws a body kick that misses
and Zoranovic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Halko. Zoranovic does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD2#
Halko shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Halko was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Halko laying and praying for a moment but Zoranovic takes advantage and regains half guard. #T4##SUB2#
Halko is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Halko missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Zoranovic wants to get back to full guard.
Halko thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zoranovic is positioning himself well to prevent Halko advancing to mount. #SUB2#
Halko wants to work for an arm triangle but Zoranovic is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Baltasar Halko will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Horrible takedown attempt by Halko or perhaps it was just good defense by Zoranovic, which made it look bad.
Zoranovic takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Halko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zoranovic slips a jab and a cross from Halko.
Halko looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Zoranovic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halko misses with a few strikes there.
Zoranovic drops down looking for a counter takedown but Halko sprawls and moves away.
Halko throws a right and a left that both miss.
Halko looks to land a right hand but Zoranovic moved out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Zoranovic checks a leg kick. #T1#
Halko throws a right hand that Zoranovic ducks under and follows up with a left that Zoranovic also avoids with ease.
Zoranovic tries to counter with a takedown but Halko is quick to defend against it.
Halko thows a leg kick but Zoranovic checks it
and Zoranovic counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Halko.
Zoranovic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zoranovic was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Zoranovic takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Halko misses with a jab to the body #KD#
and Zoranovic counters with a crisp one two that drops Halko! Zoranovic thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Halko to his feet! Halko is in big trouble!
Halko fails with a takedown attempt.
Milan Zoranovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Baltasar Halko.#T2#
Halko just misses with a punch to the body.
Zoranovic throws a big counter combination but Halko scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Halko throws a push kick but Zoranovic slaps the foot to one side.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A punch combination from Halko misses.
Halko throws a right hand that Zoranovic ducks under and follows up with a left that Zoranovic also avoids with ease.
Zoranovic is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Halko.
Halko shoots for a takedown but Zoranovic saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Zoranovic enables Halko to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Zoranovic manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#ES#
Zoranovic kicks Halko off and gets to his feet.
Halko throws a quick inside leg kick.
Zoranovic avoids a punch combination nicely.
Halko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T3#
Halko misses with the combination.
Halko misses with a series of wild punches.
Halko misses with a body shot.
Halko tries a head kick but it misses.
Halko on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Halko swings widly with a right hand
and Zoranovic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Halko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Some wild striking there from Halko.
Zoranovic throwing a counter right hand but Halko manages to avoid it.#T4#
Zoranovic misses with a double jab.
Halko moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#KD#
Zoranovic drops Halko with a beautiful combination! Halko stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Zoranovic is looking for the KO!#ROC#
Halko is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Baltasar Halko has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Zoranovic lands a huge takedown. Halko is out but the ref is slow to react and Zoranovic lands 3 more undefended punches before the fight is stopped. Brutal finish. Halko lies on the canvas for a good minute before the doctors bring him round. Good to see he's OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Milan Zoranovic!
Milan Zoranovic got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'

Event: MMMA Clown Caos 17
Date: Aug 09, 2017

#R1#
Boson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Halko will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #TD2#
Boson gets caught napping as Halko dives in and scores a takedown. Boson manages to retain guard.
Halko trying to control but Boson is working from the bottom.
Halko tries to free his leg and advance position but Boson is retaining full guard.
Boson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Halko 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.
Boson working a defensive guard here.
Boson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Halko is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halko trying to control the position from guard on top but Boson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Halko postures up in Boson's guard and throws a big left but Boson blocks it. #T1#
Halko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boson is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Halko looks to land a combination but Boson avoids it well.
Halko showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Boson.
Halko was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Higgs Boson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Halko misses with a wild combination.
Higgs Boson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Halko moves out of range of the leg kick from Boson.
Boson ducks under a wild hook from Halko.
Boson throws a big counter combination but Halko scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Halko blocks a head kick by Boson. #TD2#
Halko bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
We've been hearing good reports from Boson's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Halko looking to control but instead Boson has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.#SUB2#
Halko 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. #SUB2#
Halko is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Boson defends it well. #T2#
Halko controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Halko is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Halko working Boson over with strikes. #T3##SUB2#
Halko is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Halko is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Boson sees it coming and defends easily.
Boson is trying to stand back up but Halko is controlling him
Boson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Halko prevents Boson from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Halko is looking for a kimura but Boson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Halko to get the leverage.
Boson pushes Halko off looking to stand but Halko dives back in and keeps control.
Halko wants to take a breather but Boson is having none of it. #T4##SUB2#
Halko is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Boson sees it coming and defends easily.
Halko lands strikes from half guard.#SUB2#
Halko is working for a submission of some sort.
Halko stops Boson from getting back to his feet.
Halko has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Halko seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Halko seems to be looking for submissions.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Baltasar Halko dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Halko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Boson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Halko on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Baltasar Halko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Halko shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Boson but Boson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A telegraphed right hand from Boson misses the target.
Boson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Boson lands a glancing blow to the side of Halko's head.
Boson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Halko.
Despite the aggression on Halko's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Boson.
Halko throws a right and a left that both miss.
Boson lands with a good body shot.
Halko throws a combination. Boson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Halko throws a sloppy head kick and Boson moves out of range easily.
Higgs Boson is winning the standup battle so far.
Halko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boson lands a really nice looking cross but Halko seems unphased.
Boson scores with a punch to the head.
Boson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Halko appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Halko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Boson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Halko momentarily. #T1#
Good standup being displayed there by Boson as he connects with a hook.
Halko comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Boson.
Boson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Halko walks into a jab.
Boson looks to land a body kick but Halko moved away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Boson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Halko has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Halko and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Boson clobbers Halko with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Halko lands with a kick to the ribs.
Halko throws a quick inside leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Boson.#TD2#
Boson tries to sprawl but Halko drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Halko is looking for a kimura but Boson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Halko to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Halko is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Halko seems to be working for a kimura but Boson defends the submission attempt.#T2##SUB2#
Halko is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Boson sees it coming and defends easily.
Boson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Halko.
Boson tries to kick Halko off but Halko keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Halko tries to pass the half guard into mount. Boson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Boson is trying to stand back up but Halko is controlling him #T3#
Halko throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #ES#
Boson kicks Halko off and gets back to his feet.
Boson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Boson lands with a shot to the body.
Halko is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Boson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Halko shoots in for a takedown but Boson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Boson.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Boson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Halko has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Halko and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Boson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Halko.
Halko ducks right into an uppercut from Boson.
Jab by Boson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Halko moves out of range as Boson strikes.
Boson misses with a head kick.
Halko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T4#
Boson connects with the punch.
Halko swinging wildly here.
Halko takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Halko just misses with a punch to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Halko.
Boson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Boson fails to land with a series of punches.
Halko throws a counter combo.
An inside leg kick from Boson misses.
Halko unleashes a big counter combination but Boson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Boson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#KD#
Boson throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Halko tumbling to the canvas!#ROC#
Halko is rocked!
Boson gets to his feet and stands over Halko, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Halko felt that one! Boson unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Halko from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Higgs Boson!
An out of breath Higgs Boson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: MMMA Clown Caos 14
Date: Jun 21, 2017

#R1#
Ciosek tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Halko was well out of range. Poor timing from Ciosek.
Ciosek misses with a looping right.
Halko misses with a combination
and Ciosek counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ciosek blocks a jab.
A combination from Halko does no damage.
Halko shoots in looking for a takedown. Ciosek tries to sprawl out of it but Halko keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ciosek manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A little jabbing left from Ciosek on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Halko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Baltasar Halko 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.
Halko misses with a double jab
and Ciosek counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Halko wants to land a leg kick but Ciosek is out of range.
We've been told by Halko's head coaches at Hard Knocks Training that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Halko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ciosek moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T1#
Halko walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ciosek misses with a double jab.
Halko throws a nice looking combination but Ciosek bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#TD#
Halko shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ciosek's guard.
Halko slips nicely into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Halko performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Halko is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Well, if Halko 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.
Halko misses with a head shot. Ciosek uses the momentum to regain guard. #T2#
Halko connects with a couple of short punches.
Halko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Halko might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ciosek can't keep his opponent in guard - Halko advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Halko sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ciosek defending well though. #T3##SUB#
Halko is looking for a kimura but Ciosek is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Halko to get the leverage.
Ciosek avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Halko.
Ciosek is trying to control but can't.
Halko works his foot free and advances to mount. #SUB#
Halko jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Ciosek manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Halko works to advance to full mount. Ciosek defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Halko controlling from the full mount.
Halko connects with a couple of good shots from mount. #T4#
Halko sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB#
Halko swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Ciosek is now in Halko's guard. A big mistake from Halko there, giving up the dominant position! #SUB#
Halko escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ciosek gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Halko working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Ciosek has passed into half guard!
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Baltasar Halko dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Sloppy strikes from Halko. Those never looked like landing.
Ciosek looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #TD#
Halko shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Halko showed some decent athleticism there.
Ciosek is looking to get back to is feet but Halko passes into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baltasar Halko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Halko swings around for an armbar but Ciosek sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Halko's guard.#SUB#
Halko escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ciosek gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Halko seems keen to control Ciosek's posture.#SUB#
Halko pushes a forearm under Ciosek's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Ciosek is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Baltasar Halko!
An out of breath Baltasar Halko thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: MMMA Clown Chaos 11
Date: May 10, 2017

#R1#
Halko throws a sloppy head kick and Brakeley moves out of range easily.
Halko swinging wildly here.
Brakeley was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Brakeley dodges the punch combination from Halko.
Halko takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Brakeley goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CUT2#
It looks like Baltasar Halko has been cut.
Halko swinging wildly here.
Brakeley connects with the punch.
Brakeley lands a nice hook to Halko's body. Halko takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Halko drops his hands momentarily and Brakeley takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Halko fails to land with a series of punches.
Brakeley blocks a leg kick.
Brakeley lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Brakeley connects with a right hand. Halko shakes it off.
Brakeley connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Halko misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Halko throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Brakeley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Brakeley lands a nice shot that snaps Halko's head back.
Brakeley throws a nice outside leg kick.
Halko stalks Brakeley and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Brakeley's face. Brakeley staggers backwards, shaken.
Halko takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A shot to the liver by Brakeley. Beautiful body shot.
Brakeley throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Brakeley is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Halko takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Brakeley lunges at Halko with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Halko's hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brakeley paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Halko throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Michael Brakeley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Halko. Brakeley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brakeley connects with a nice looking jab.
Brakeley lands a right hook to the body.
Brakeley works over Halko's head and body with a nice combination.#ROC2#
Halko is rocked!
Brakeley lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Halko falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Michael Brakeley!
After the fight, Michael Brakeley was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: Madness MMA Clown Chaos 7
Date: Mar 15, 2017

#R1##KD2#
Oh, that's a big right hand from Halko and Mattews goes tumbling to the canvas! Halko follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard. #CUT2#
It looks like Matt Mattews has been cut.
Halko scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#ROC2#
Mattews is rocked!#SUB2#
Halko is working for a submission of some sort.
Halko prevents Mattews from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Halko slows the pace down in half guard.
Halko is trying to control the action in half guard but Mattews is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Halko is looking to advance position but Mattews won't allow it. #SUB2#
Halko is trying to work for a kimura but Mattews is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Halko not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Halko wants to pass the guard but Mattews is defending well. #SUB2#
Halko is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mattews doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Halko.
Halko working Mattews over with strikes.
Mattews is looking to control Halko's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mattews avoid being mounted?
Halko passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Mattews! #T2#
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Halko cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Mattews can't escape the position.
Mattews is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Halko dominating with strikes here.
Oh Mattews is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#
Matt Mattews's cut is getting worse.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Baltasar Halko!
A victorious Baltasar Halko thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Madness MMA Clown Chaos 4
Date: Feb 01, 2017

#R1#
Pope misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
As Pope tries to get set, Halko tries to push him back and clinch up but Pope manages to avoid the attempt.
A head kick misses from Pope.
Halko digs a good body shot into Pope's ribs.
Pope looks winded!
Halko fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pope looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Halko scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A punch combination from Halko misses.
A combination from Halko does no damage.
Halko throws a series of punches but Pope moves out of range. #KD#
Halko drops Pope with a right and a left! Halko comes rushing in but Pope regains his composure and manages to keep Halko in guard. #CUT#
It looks like Robo Pope has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Halko not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Halko advances position into side control!#SUB#
Halko is trying to get an arm triangle but Pope is defending well. #SUB#
Halko tries for a kimura but Pope is defending well. #T1#
Halko moves into full mount!
Halko breaks from Pope's wrist control and lands an elbow. #SUB#
Halko jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Pope manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB#
Halko thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Halko has an Americana. Pope didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Halko is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Halko hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Baltasar Halko!
Our winner, Baltasar Halko, 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.
Robo Pope spoke after the fight, saying 'I hope to be the first MMA fighter to die in the ring. Help make my dream come true.'.

Event: MFN 359
Date: Nov 06, 2016

#R1#
Urhola delivers a nice body kick.
Halko misses with a double jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Urhola! But no joy.
Halko thows a leg kick but Urhola checks it
and Urhola counters with a left to the body.
Urhola scores with a hook.
Halko misses with the combination.
Halko throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Urhola counters with a left to the body.
A shot to the body from Halko misses
and Urhola counters with a nice uppercut.
Halko throws a left and a right that both miss
and Urhola counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Halko misses with a straight left.
Halko swings away with a body shot that misses
and Urhola counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Urhola fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Halko misses the body punch
and Urhola counters with a two punch combo.
Sloppy strikes from Halko. Those never looked like landing.
Halko swings for the body but Urhola moves out of range.
Halko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T1#
Halko misses with a hook to the body
and Urhola counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Urhola is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Urhola works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#TD#
Halko closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Halko lands in his opponent's guard.
Urhola seems keen to control Halko's posture.
Halko looking to sit in guard and control but Urhola gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Urhola content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Halko is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Halko seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T2#
Urhola is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB#
Halko looking for a guillotine here but Urhola defends easily.
Urhola lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Halko 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#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Halko is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Urhola is refusing to be controlled, as Halko sits in half guard. #T3##SUB#
Halko is looking for a kimura here.
Halko sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Urhola defending well though. #SUB#
Halko is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Urhola sees it coming and defends easily.
Halko controlling the action here.#SUB#
Urhola is defending against the submission attempts here by Halko.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Halko sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Urhola defending well though. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Halko is looking for a kimura but Urhola is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Halko to get the leverage.
Urhola is doing well to control the position and prevent Halko from advancing to side control.#SUB#
Halko is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Urhola is just riding it out for now. Halko eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Halko 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.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Veli Urhola dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Halko takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Halko throws a right and a left that Urhola avoids nicely.
Halko will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Urhola listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halko throws a sloppy body shot
and Halko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Urhola avoids the body shot from Halko.
Halko backing away here, and Urhola unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Veli Urhola seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD#
Halko drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Halko is working Urhola over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Halko might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Halko looking to pass the guard.
Halko trying to control the position from guard on top but Urhola is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Halko looking to pass the guard.
Halko loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Halko wants to control from the top but Urhola keeps moving.
Urhola wants to sweep here but Halko controlling him for the moment.
Halko trying to control the position from guard on top but Urhola is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#ES2#
Urhola has his feet on Halko's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Baltasar Halko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Halko throws a right hand that Urhola ducks under and follows up with a left that Urhola also avoids with ease.
Urhola thinks about the counter body kick.
Urhola keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Halko shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Urhola counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Halko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Halko misses with a body punch
and Urhola counters with a nice body shot.
Halko swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Urhola counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Halko with a poor takedown
and Urhola counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Baltasar Halko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Halko misses with a right hand
and Urhola counters with a leg kick.
Urhola has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Urhola scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Halko doesn't seem bothered though. #T3#
Some wild striking there from Halko.
Danga de danga de dang - Urhola scores with a four punch combination!
A shot to the liver by Urhola. Beautiful body shot.
Halko misses with a hook to the body
letting Urhola counter with a right hand.
Urhola jabs at Halko's body.
Urhola dips to his left and cracks Halko with an uppercut!
Urhola cracks Halko with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Urhola throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Halko.
Halko tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Urhola uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Halko.
Urhola throws out a counter right but Halko avoids it with no problem.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Halko swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T4#
Urhola throws a head kick but Halko moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Halko.
Baltasar Halko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Halko throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Urhola counters with a right hand to the body.
Veli Urhola is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Urhola scores with a jab.
Halko with a poor takedown
and Urhola counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Urhola on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Urhola has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Halko misses with a body punch
and Urhola counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Halko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Urhola sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Urhola lands with a cross.
Urhola digs a good body shot into Halko's ribs.
A head kick by Halko misses
and Urhola counters with a nice uppercut.
Halko tries to move into range but Urhola moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Halko throws a lazy body kick
and Urhola counters with a nice low kick that buckles Halko's knee momentarily.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Veli Urhola showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Urhola moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Urhola lands a jab.
Halko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Urhola lands a jab to Halko's midsection.
Halko rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Urhola counter with a right hand.
Urhola looks to land a combination but Halko avoids it well.
Halko misses with a jab to the body
and Urhola counters with a straight right hand.
Halko looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Urhola checks the leg kick nicely there.
Urhola is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Urhola lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halko misses with the combination.
Halko misses with a double jab
and Urhola cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Urhola lands a nice shot to the body. #T1#
Halko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Urhola manages to avoid it.
Halko throws a combination that misses
and Urhola counters with a straight right hand.
Urhola bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Halko's head backwards.
Halko with a poor takedown
and Urhola counters with a nice uppercut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Halko rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Urhola cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Urhola buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Halko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Halko throws a lazy body kick
and Urhola counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Urhola lands a jab.
Halko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Urhola manages to avoid it.
Halko doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Urhola counters with a nice uppercut.
Baltasar Halko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Urhola throws a one two combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Halko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Urhola.
Nice defenses there by Urhola.
Urhola was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Halko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Urhola moves away.
Urhola is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Halko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Halko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Urhola misses.
Halko is looking to wear down Urhola with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Urhola showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Halko.
Halko throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Urhola counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Urhola connects with a leg kick. Halko looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Urhola connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Urhola cracks Halko with a right hand to the side of the head.
Urhola slips a jab from Halko.#T3#
Halko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A nice side step and Urhola releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Urhola scores with a body shot.
Urhola lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Halko gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Urhola showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Halko.
Halko fails with the takedown
letting Urhola counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Baltasar Halko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Halko throws a left and a right that both miss
and Urhola connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Veli Urhola is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Halko fails with the takedown
enabling Urhola to counter with a crisp jab.
Halko misses with a takedown
letting Urhola counter with a right hand. #T4#
Urhola displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Halko steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Urhola. That one must have hurt.
Halko shoots in for a takedown but Urhola shows good takedown defense.
Urhola lands a nice shot to the body.
Urhola lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Urhola lands a nice hook to Halko's body. Halko takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Urhola lands with an overhand left.
Urhola buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #TD#
Halko closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Urhola to the mat! Urhola manages to get full guard.
Urhola pulls Halko in to control the position.
Halko trying to move into half guard but instead Urhola has managed to sweep!#REVB#
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Urhola working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Halko's head.
Urhola wants to control from the top but Halko keeps moving.

And that's the end of the fight!
Veli Urhola comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Urhola 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: MFN 340
Date: Aug 21, 2016

#R1#
Wrestler Ii throws out a loose jab but Halko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Halko throws a right hand that Wrestler Ii ducks under and follows up with a left that Wrestler Ii also avoids with ease.
Wrestler Ii steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Halko.
Wrestler Ii avoids the body shot from Halko.
Halko swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Wrestler Ii cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wrestler Ii misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Halko.
Wrestler Ii loads up on a big right hand but Halko slips the punch.
Halko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wrestler Ii avoids the head kick by Halko. #TD#
Halko manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Wrestler Ii on his heels. He'll look to pass Wrestler Ii's guard now, I'm sure.
Wrestler Ii wants to sweep here but Halko controlling him for the moment.
Halko throws a big elbow that misses.
Wrestler Ii preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Halko is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T1#
Halko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Halko is pushing down on Wrestler Ii's leg trying to pass to half guard. Wrestler Ii is fighting to maintain full guard but Halko has managed to sneak the leg through.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Wrestler Ii has eaten all the pies!
Halko is trying to control. Wrestler Ii wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Halko is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Wrestler Ii is just riding it out for now. Halko eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Halko is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Wrestler Ii is looking 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.
Wrestler Ii is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Wrestler Ii keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Halko is looking for a kimura but Wrestler Ii is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Halko to get the leverage.
Halko is thwarting Wrestler Ii's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Halko has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Wrestler Ii defend it? Halko steps over the head and cranks it - Wrestler Ii is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Halko!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Baltasar Halko!
Baltasar Halko decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: GFC 22: Showdown
Date: Jul 27, 2016

#R1#
Good exchange - Virastuk coming out on top.
Halko misses with a two punch combination.
Halko throws a right and a left that Virastuk avoids nicely.
Halko fails with the takedown.
An attempted straight right counter from Virastuk misses the target.
Virastuk lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Halko doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Virastuk cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Halko dives in and grabs Virastuk's left leg, looking for a takedown. Virastuk pushes down on Halko's head and hops out.
Vasily Virastuk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Baltasar Halko.
Halko has a takedown stuffed.
Virastuk is looking to counter punch.
Virastuk connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Halko's hands.#CUT#
It looks like Baltasar Halko has been cut.
Halko fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Halko fails with a takedown attempt.
Virastuk lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T1##CL#
Virastuk closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Virastuk can't find room to land a body shot as Halko controls the action.
I was talking to Virastuk's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Virastuk stops a takedown attempt from Halko.
Virastuk is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Halko looks winded!#BC#
Virastuk breaks from the clinch.
Halko shoots in looking for a takedown but Virastuk manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Halko's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Virastuk lands a nice leg kick that just misses Halko's sensitive parts.
Virastuk catches Halko with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Virastuk avoids a punch combination nicely.
Halko dives in for a single leg takedown but Virastuk sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Halko tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Virastuk defends well and Halko ends up having to push Virastuk into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Virastuk lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Halko circles away quickly and effectively.
Virastuk weaves into range and cracks Halko right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Halko goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Virastuk is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vasily Virastuk!

Event: GFC 15: Dynamite
Date: Jul 02, 2016

#R1#
Zeus tries to clinch there but Halko circles away.
Zeus cracks a nice hook into Halko's ribs.
Halko fails with the takedown
and Zeus makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Zeus moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Halko on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Zeus throws a right and a left that both miss.#TD#
Halko looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Zeus!#ES2#
Zeus explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Baltasar Halko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Left hook, right uppercut from Zeus. #CUT2#
It looks like Baltasar Halko has been cut.
Zeus is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Halko looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Halko circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zeus is looking to clinch but Halko is avoiding it.
Zeus checks a low kick from Halko.#T1#
Halko tries to bum rush Zeus with a series of wild strikes but Zeus uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Zeus throws a nice looking combination but Halko bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Halko keeps the fight on the outside.
Halko is looking to counter with head kicks.
Halko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zeus.
Halko throws a combination that misses
and Zeus counters with a two punch combo.
Zeus tries to clinch up but Halko circles away and keeps his distance.
Zeus defending well as Halko loads up on a big left hand.
Halko shoots in looking for a takedown but Zeus manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Halko's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sloppy strikes from Halko. Those never looked like landing.
Zeus tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Halko paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Halko throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Zeus counters with a nice uppercut.
Halko swinging wildly here.
Halko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Halko misses with a body shot.
Halko misses with a few strikes there. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Halko throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Zeus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zeus connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Halko to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Zeus!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Christopher Zeus!
Christopher Zeus thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: GFC 9: Battle of Neva
Date: Jun 04, 2016

#R1#
Halko does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Mammoth lands with a shot to the body.
Mammoth tests Halko's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Halko misses with a body punch
and Mammoth cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mammoth connects with a single shot there.
Mammoth slips a jab and a cross from Halko.
Mammoth lands a jab to Halko's midsection.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mammoth checks a leg kick.
Halko fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mammoth checks it well.
Halko shoots for a double leg takedown but Mammoth sprawls well. He's pushed Halko's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mammoth throwing a counter right hand but Halko manages to avoid it.
Mammoth lands a slapping body shot.
Mammoth scores with a jab. Halko acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mammoth connects with a right hand. Halko shakes it off.
Mammoth connects with a right hand. Halko shakes it off.
A low kick from Halko is predictable there
and Mammoth counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Halko thinking.
Halko takes one to the chin there.
Mammoth ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mammoth lands with a big left! Halko is wobbled badly! Mammoth comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Halko to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Anton Mammoth!
A relieved looking Anton Mammoth 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: GFC 6: Horse vs Halko
Date: May 21, 2016

#R1#
Horse scores with a hook.#CUT#
It looks like Baltasar Halko has been cut.
Halko wants to slow Horse down by chopping away at his legs.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Horse, right into the meat. #TD2#
Halko shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Halko is working for a kimura but Horse is defending it quite comfortably.
Horse controlling the position well.
Horse is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halko slows the pace down in half guard.
Horse is trying to maintain the position but Halko is very close to passing his half guard.#T1#
Halko trying to mount his opponent but Horse defends it.
Horse is not content to let Halko control the position.
Horse is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Club Pain, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Horse blocking the ground and pound attempt from Halko.
Halko sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Horse defending well though.
Halko seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Halko with the ground and pound but Horse uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Horse wants to sweep but no luck.
My spies in Russian Fighting Community Gym inform me that Halko has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Halko trying to control the position from guard on top but Horse is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Horse will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2#
Horse not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Halko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Horse has his foot on Halko's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Halko works his way back into a safe position though.
Halko trying to control the position from guard on top but Horse is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Horse looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Horse is working hard here to advance position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Halko wants to pass the guard but Horse is keeping the position.
Halko must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T3#
Halko trying to control the position from guard on top but Horse is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Halko takes one to the side of the head.
Baltasar Halko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Halko shoots in for a double leg but Horse sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And Horse counters with a quick kick to the body but Halko blocks it.
Nice shot lands for Horse.
Halko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Decent striking displayed by Horse there.
Horse tests Halko's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Horse drops Halko with a straight right hand, right on the button! Horse 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 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thunder Horse!
Thunder Horse is the new super heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Thunder Horse thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: GFC 3: Collision Course
Date: May 01, 2016

#R1#
Halko throws the kick towards the body but Langhi avoids it.
Langhi is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
We've been hearing reports that Halko has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Halko misses with a series of wild punches.
Langhi scores with a sloppy right hand. Halko should have avoided that one.
Halko shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Langhi pinned against the cage. Langhi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD#
Halko shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Langhi manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Langhi wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Halko postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Langhi is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Halko, into his guard. #REVB##SUB#
Halko is looking to cinch up a triangle. Langhi throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Halko's body to avoid the submission. Halko has instead reached around Langhi's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Halko arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Baltasar Halko!
Baltasar Halko decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

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