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Event: WVT 216: Le Franc v Steve     
Date:   Jan 27, 2024
#R1#
Bacolod shoots in looking for a takedown but Goldberg manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bacolod's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bacolod looks for a takedown but Goldberg sprawls well.
The fighters circling - Goldberg throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Goldberg misses with a left hand
and Bacolod counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Goldberg throws an overhand right that lands on Bacolod's shoulder, as Bacolod tries to avoid the shot.
Bacolod gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Goldberg counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jingky Bacolod. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bacolod misses with a takedown
and Goldberg counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bacolod misses with a few strikes there.
Goldberg throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A bone on bone clash there as Bacolod blocks the leg kick.
Goldberg slaps away a takedown attempt from Bacolod, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T1#
Bacolod darts in looking for a takedown but Goldberg gets double underhooks and turns Bacolod into the cage.
Bacolod jumps guard but Goldberg turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Bacolod tries for a takedown but Goldberg manages to get underhooks.
Goldberg misses with some punches.
Our sources have told us that Bacolod has been working on his elbows in the gym.
A head punch on the inside from Goldberg fails to land.
Goldberg tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Goldberg tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bacolod scores with a nice hook to the head.
Goldberg misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bacolod.
A head punch on the inside from Goldberg fails to land.
Bacolod unloads a knee to the mid-section. Goldberg lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #TD#
Bacolod has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Goldberg uses from the top position.
Goldberg tries to stand but Bacolod is controlling from the bottom.
Goldberg preventing the sweep. #T2##SUB#
Bacolod looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bacolod controlling the position.#ES#
Bacolod manages to escape and get back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bacolod closes the distance and clinches up with Goldberg, looking for a takedown. Bacolod pushes Goldberg against the cage but Goldberg circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bacolod tries for a takedown but Goldberg sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Goldberg throws a wild body kick that Bacolod sees coming a mile off.
Goldberg throws a lazy uppercut
and Bacolod counters with a thumping low kick.
Goldberg misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bacolod.
Bacolod slips a straight right by Goldberg.
Bacolod will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#T3#
Goldberg stuffs the takedown.#CL#
Bacolod clinches up against the cage.
Bacolod blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bacolod is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bacolod has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Goldberg avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bacolod blocks an uppercut.
Goldberg tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bacolod tries to pull guard but Goldberg holds him up against the cage and eventually Bacolod drops back down to his feet.
Goldberg misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bacolod blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Goldberg lands a body punch.
Bacolod looking for a takedown.
Goldberg swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Goldberg throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Goldberg - that landed with a thud. #T4#
A head punch on the inside from Goldberg fails to land.
A short left from Goldberg.
Goldberg misses with a short punch on the inside.
Goldberg misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Bacolod's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bill Goldberg is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Goldberg jabs at Bacolod's body.
Sloppy strikes from Goldberg. Those never looked like landing.
Goldberg throws a body shot but no joy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Goldberg misses with a double jab.
Bacolod looks for a takedown but Goldberg sprawls well.
A little jabbing left from Goldberg on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bacolod scores with a leg kick. #KD#
Bacolod sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Goldberg to the ground! Bacolod dives into full mount looking to finish!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jingky Bacolod will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Goldberg throws a solid leg kick but Bacolod takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Goldberg.
Bacolod half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CUT#It looks like Bill Goldberg has been cut.
Bill Goldberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goldberg throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bacolod.
Goldberg throws a poor cross that misses
and Bacolod counters with a crisp right that sends Goldberg to the canvas! Bacolod follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jingky Bacolod!
After the big win, Jingky Bacolod made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

 

Event: WVT 208: Matikainen v Jiang     
Date:   Jan 10, 2024
#R1#
Unbelivable throws a sloppy head kick and Bacolod moves out of range easily.
Bacolod throwing a counter right hand but Unbelivable manages to avoid it.#TD2#
Unbelivable changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bacolod looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Bacolod tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Bacolod is trying to break free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Unbelivable is looking for the choke from the back position but Bacolod is controlling his hands well.
Bacolod trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Unbelivable is looking to control Bacolod but Bacolod is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Our spies down at at Deathsquad inform us that Unbelivable has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Unbelivable gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Bacolod is trying to break free.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Even with his hooks in, Unbelivable manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Bacolod is defending well here and trying to improve his position. #T1#
Unbelivable trying to control.
Unbelivable is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
I really don't envy Bacolod right now.
Unbelivable looking to soften up his opponent with punches. #CUT2#It looks like Jingky Bacolod has been cut.#SUB2#
Bacolod showing good submission defense here.
Unbelivable missing with punches from the back. #SUB2#
Unbelivable is looking for the choke from the back position but Bacolod is controlling his hands well. #T2#
Unbelivable somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Unbelivable is punishing Bacolod with strikes - can he finish him?!#SUB2#
Unbelivable is persistently looking for the submission but Bacolod is defending it well. #SUB2#
Unbelivable is persistently looking for the submission but Bacolod is defending it well.
Unbelivable controlling well, preventing Bacolod from escaping the position. #SUB2#
Unbelivable is looking for the choke from the back position but Bacolod is controlling his hands well.
Well, with Unbelivable on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Bacolod is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Bacolod trying to get back to his feet but Unbelivable is in full control for now.
Unbelivable is trying to stick to Bacolod's back but Bacolod is turning into Unbelivable. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Unbelivable's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Bacolod.#T3#
Bacolod trying to stand up but can't free himself from Unbelivable's guard.
Unbelivable doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Unbelivable has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bacolod is looking to advance position but Unbelivable has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Unbelivable with the ground and pound from mount.
Unbelivable trying to control but Bacolod is having none of it.
Bacolod wants to control but Unbelivable is having none of it.
Bacolod regains half guard.
Unbelivable lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T4#
Bacolod is not content to let Unbelivable control the position.
Bacolod preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #SUB2#
Unbelivable is working for a kimura but Bacolod is defending it quite comfortably.
Bacolod is staying active underneath Unbelivable, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bacolod tries to get to full guard but Unbelivable has control of the leg.
Bacolod is trying to control but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Usko Unbelivable dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jingky Bacolod's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Unbelivable drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SU2#
Unbelivable decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Bacolod misses with a takedown attempt - Unbelivable sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jingky Bacolod is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bacolod tries for a takedown but Unbelivable circles away easily
and Bacolod takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#Jingky Bacolod's cut is getting worse.
Unbelivable tries to clinch up but Bacolod circles away and keeps his distance.#TD2#
Unbelivable shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Unbelivable showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB2#
Unbelivable is working for a kimura but Bacolod is defending it quite comfortably.
Unbelivable takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T1#
Unbelivable is trying to control the action in half guard but Bacolod is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #ES#
Bacolod kicks off Unbelivable and gets to his feet.
Bacolod darts in looking for a takedown but Unbelivable gets double underhooks and turns Bacolod into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jingky Bacolod. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bacolod jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Unbelivable walks away with a smile on his face. Bacolod gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Bacolod with a lazy takedown attempt
and Unbelivable counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Unbelivable fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bacolod keeps the fight on the outside.
Bacolod fails with a takedown attempt.#T2#
Unbelivable goes for a double leg but Bacolod avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bacolod continues to drive forward.
Bacolod misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Unbelivable counters by moving into the clinch.
Unbelivable working Bacolod over with knees to the body.
Unbelivable is looking to take this one to the mat.
Unbelivable is trying to pull guard but Bacolod has him pressed against the cage.
Bacolod tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #TD2#
Unbelivable jumps guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bacolod postures up. #SUB2#
Bacolod avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Unbelivable had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bacolod defends it easily.#T3#
Unbelivable preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Unbelivable wants to get back to his feet but Bacolod is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Unbelivable working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bacolod.
Unbelivable striking off his back, scoring a few points. #SUB2#
Unbelivable has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bacolod can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bacolod in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Unbelivable trying to control the position.
Bacolod is stalling in the full guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#SUB2#
Unbelivable throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Unbelivable trying to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Usko Unbelivable showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jingky Bacolod's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Unbelivable displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bacolod.
Bacolod changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Unbelivable tries to avoid it but Bacolod manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Unbelivable to the ground. Unbelivable escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Unbelivable looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Unbelivable shoots in for a double leg but Bacolod sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL2#
Unbelivable rushes Bacolod and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Bacolod.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Bacolod's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bacolod misses with a takedown #TD2#
and Unbelivable counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jingky Bacolod. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Unbelivable trying to control the position from guard on top but Bacolod is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Unbelivable controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Usko Unbelivable has got the better of the ground game so far.
Unbelivable tries to free his leg and advance position but Bacolod is retaining full guard.
Unbelivable sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Unbelivable in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Unbelivable lands a couple of digs.
Bacolod 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#
Bacolod is looking to take a break and control but Unbelivable is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2##SUB#
Bacolod wants to work for an arm triangle but Unbelivable is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Unbelivable moves into full guard. #SUB2#
Unbelivable had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bacolod defends it easily.
Bacolod has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bacolod in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Unbelivable lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Unbelivable has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bacolod is striking from the bottom but Unbelivable uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.#T3#
Unbelivable seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bacolod does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Unbelivable moves nicely into side control.
Bacolod is trying to control Unbelivable's posture but Unbelivable avoids it.
Unbelivable advances to full mount.
Bacolod is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Usko Unbelivable is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Unbelivable has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Bacolod's face.
Unbelivable lands a big elbow. #T4#
Unbelivable can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bacolod is looking to escape.
Bacolod keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Unbelivable trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Unbelivable controlling the position easily from mount.
Unbelivable is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Bacolod can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Unbelivable looking to control and managing it successfully.
Jingky Bacolod has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bacolod is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Usko Unbelivable comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Unbelivable 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Usko Unbelivable!

A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Usko Unbelivable made sure he mentioned Sportivité, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

 

Event: WVT 201: Assndrop v Matikainen     
Date:   Dec 23, 2023
#R1#
Anstey is looking to clinch but Bacolod is avoiding it.
A left and a right from Anstey both land. Nice combination. #CUT#It looks like Jingky Bacolod has been cut.
Anstey misses with a hook.
An inside leg kick lands from Bacolod.
Anstey keeps the fight on the outside.
Anstey misses with a hook.
Anstey throws a chopping leg kick but Bacolod manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#CL#
Anstey has managed to clinch. #TD2#
Bacolod jumps guard.
Bacolod is trying to keep Anstey in close.
Anstey won't allow Bacolod to get back to his feet. #T1##SUB2#
Anstey has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Bacolod to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Anstey is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Bacolod pulls down on the head and he's put Anstey to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jingky Bacolod!
After the big win, Jingky Bacolod made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

 

Event: WVT 196: Seanoa v Oliva     
Date:   Dec 09, 2023
#R1#
Yarmalenko shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bacolod sprawls well. Bacolod wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Yarmalenko gets slowly back to his feet.
Bacolod tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Yarmalenko manages to circle out of the way.#CL#
Bacolod has managed to clinch.
Bacolod can't get the takedown. #TD2#
Yarmalenko has hold of one of Bacolod's legs. Bacolod is fighting the takedown attempt but Yarmalenko gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.

Bacolod manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bacolod prevents the takedown attempt.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Yarmalenko creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bacolod tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Yarmalenko just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD2#
Yarmalenko is trying to trip Bacolod. He has hold of a leg but Bacolod is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Yarmalenko persists though and gets the takedown into guard.

Bacolod is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Yarmalenko presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #T1#
Bacolod has Yarmalenko pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Yarmalenko manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jingky Bacolod. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bacolod is looking to break free of the clinch but Yarmalenko has double underhooks. #BC#
Bacolod pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Yarmalenko throws a sloppy head kick and Bacolod moves out of range easily.
Bacolod wants to clinch.
Bacolod fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Yarmalenko avoids it really well and circles away.
Bacolod with a lazy takedown attempt
and Yarmalenko counters with a one-two to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Yarmalenko. No joy for Bacolod on that attempt. #T2#
Bacolod tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Yarmalenko defends well and Bacolod ends up having to push Yarmalenko into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#BC2#
Yarmalenko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bacolod throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #CL2#
Yarmalenko takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Yarmalenko jumps into guard, dragging Bacolod to the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bacolod is stalling in the full guard.
Bacolod throwing strikes but missing.
Bacolod is stalling in the full guard. #T3#
Yarmalenko keeping full guard, as Bacolod tries to pass. #ES2#
Yarmalenko kicks Bacolod off and gets to his feet. #TD2#
Yarmalenko drives through with a takedown into Bacolod's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES#
Bacolod scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Bacolod fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bacolod looks to land a combination. Yarmalenko sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CUT#It looks like Andriy Yarmalenko has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bacolod tries to close the distance and clinch but Yarmalenko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T4#
Yarmalenko scoring well with a low kick there.
Yarmalenko shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bacolod but Bacolod pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bacolod blocks a head kick by Yarmalenko.
Yarmalenko tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bacolod swivels and escapes.
Bacolod changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Yarmalenko tries to avoid it but Bacolod manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Yarmalenko to the ground. Yarmalenko escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bacolod looks to score with a jab to the body but Yarmalenko is just out of range.
Yarmalenko takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Yarmalenko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Yarmalenko circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bacolod shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Yarmalenko tries to clinch up but Bacolod circles away and keeps his distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Andriy Yarmalenko will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Andriy Yarmalenko's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##CL2#
Yarmalenko gets a clinch. #BC#
Bacolod breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Yarmalenko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bacolod was well out of range. Poor timing from Yarmalenko.#CL2#
Yarmalenko rushes Bacolod and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Yarmalenko wants a takedown but no success here. #BC#
Bacolod pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Bacolod fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Yarmalenko, pushing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Yarmalenko gets control of Bacolod's arms and successfully pulls guard. Yarmalenko will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Bacolod passes easily into side control. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bacolod tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bacolod has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bacolod is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Yarmalenko is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T1#
Bacolod in side control, throwing shots but Yarmalenko defends.
Yarmalenko managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Bacolod.
Bacolod looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Yarmalenko is avoiding damage well.
Bacolod trying to control the action but Yarmalenko is working from the bottom.
An elbow from Bacolod crashes against the mat. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bacolod wants to control but Yarmalenko is keeping him busy. #SU#
Bacolod has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Bacolod has a takedown stuffed.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bacolod. #TD2#
Yarmalenko shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bacolod's guard.#T3##ES#
Bacolod pushes Yarmalenko off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Bacolod keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL2#
Yarmalenko clinches with his opponent.
Bacolod goes for a takedown in the clinch but Yarmalenko prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jingky Bacolod. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yarmalenko tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bacolod is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Bacolod doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bacolod is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Yarmalenko to keep the fight standing.#T4#
Bacolod tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Yarmalenko smiles and moves away.
Bacolod keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Yarmalenko has managed to clinch.
Bacolod stops a takedown attempt from Yarmalenko.
Yarmalenko scores a nice knee to the body.
Yarmalenko avoids a wild elbow strike from Bacolod.
Bacolod drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Yarmalenko gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Yarmalenko is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bacolod leaning his opponent against the cage.
Bacolod blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Jingky Bacolod will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Andriy Yarmalenko's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
No luck for Bacolod with that takedown attempt.
Bacolod misses with a takedown attempt - Yarmalenko sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bacolod throws a half hearted mid kick.
Andriy Yarmalenko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bacolod avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Yarmalenko lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Yarmalenko.
Bacolod with a lazy takedown attempt
and Yarmalenko counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Bacolod is lucky that one didn't land flush.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jingky Bacolod. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Yarmalenko or perhaps it was just good defense by Bacolod, which made it look bad. #CL2#
Yarmalenko has taken the fight to the clinch. #T1#
Yarmalenko with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bacolod tries to pull guard but Yarmalenko forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Yarmalenko tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #BC2#
Yarmalenko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Yarmalenko lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bacolod shoots in but no luck this time.
Bacolod looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Yarmalenko is fending him off so far but Bacolod persists. Nope, Yarmalenko circles away and we're back to standing.#CL2#
Yarmalenko clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Yarmalenko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jingky Bacolod is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bacolod shoots for a takedown but Yarmalenko saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Yarmalenko shapes to counter with a head kick.
Bacolod shoots and misses
and Yarmalenko counters with a left and a right that stings Bacolod.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Bacolod takes one on the chin but seems OK. #CL2#
Yarmalenko moves into range and clinches up with Bacolod.
Bacolod is trying to break the clinch but Yarmalenko is controlling him.
Bacolod wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Yarmalenko on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bacolod fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Yarmalenko holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Bacolod trying to land knees to the body.
Bacolod drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Our sources have told us that Bacolod has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Yarmalenko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bacolod wants a takedown. #T3#
Bacolod working hard to break the clinch.
Yarmalenko controlling the action here for a moment.
Yarmalenko lands on the inside with an uppercut. #TD2#
Yarmalenko pulls guard effortlessly.
Bacolod missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bacolod looking to pass the guard.
Yarmalenko keeping moving, preventing Bacolod from controlling successfully. #T4#
Bacolod is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Yarmalenko wants to get back to his feet but Bacolod is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bacolod throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Yarmalenko works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Bacolod drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Yarmalenko dives on top into guard.#REVB#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yarmalenko wants to get up but he can't break Bacolod's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Bacolod preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #ES#
Bacolod has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Yarmalenko is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Andriy Yarmalenko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Yarmalenko has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:30

The fight is ruled a draw!

 

Event: WVT 181: Matikainen v Hussein     
Date:   Nov 04, 2023
#R1#
Bacolod moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CUT2#It looks like Dick Glover has been cut.#TD#
Glover closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bacolod did well to prevent Glover getting side control.
Glover trying to control from Bacolod's half guard. Bacolod has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Glover preventing the sweep.
Bacolod wants to stand up but Glover is controlling him. #SUB2#
Bacolod has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Glover can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bacolod wants to get back to his feet but Glover passes into half guard.
We've been hearing that Glover has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Glover works his way into side control.
Glover landing a few strikes. #T1#
Bacolod on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Glover wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bacolod keeps working.
Glover working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Glover is chipping away with strikes.
Glover cracks Bacolod with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Glover scores with punches from side control.
Bacolod manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Bacolod trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nice strikes from Glover there.
Glover looks to land a strike but Bacolod avoids it nicely and regains full guard.#SUB2#
Bacolod has an active guard here but Glover has managed to pass into half guard. #T2#
Glover scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Bacolod is trying to maintain the position but Glover is very close to passing his half guard.
Bacolod tries to roll over but Glover keeps him under control.
Ground and pound from Glover.
Glover slips a nice elbow through Bacolod's hands, connecting with Bacolod's forehead.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bacolod slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Glover with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Glover works over Bacolod with some ground and pound from guard.#T3#
Glover working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Glover working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bacolod's head.
Glover makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bacolod is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Glover lands a couple of elbows.
Glover lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Glover is working Bacolod over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Glover might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Glover stands up over Bacolod, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bacolod wants to control but Glover passes easily into half guard.
Glover scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Bacolod is trying to get back to full guard.
Glover trying to control the pace. #T4#
Bacolod wants to control but Glover is keeping busy.
Ground and pound from Glover.
Glover lands with a punch from half guard.
Glover content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Nice strikes from Glover there.
Glover is nestled in close to Bacolod, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Bacolod felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bacolod is trying to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dick Glover dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dick Glover's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Glover keeps the fight on the outside.
Glover is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bacolod can do to turn this around?#TD#
Glover shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bacolod is trying to defend but Glover finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Bacolod is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Glover's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Glover's back!
Bacolod trying to control momentarily.
Bacolod missing with punches from the back.
Dick Glover overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Glover manages to reverse the position and now he's in Bacolod's guard. Nice work there by Glover.
Glover trying to control but Bacolod is working from the bottom. #ES2#
Bacolod has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Glover has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#T1#
Bacolod tries to pull guard but Glover forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC2#
Bacolod breaks from the clinch.
Bacolod fails with a takedown attempt.
Bacolod is looking to clinch. #TD#
Glover looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB2#
Bacolod is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Glover pulls his head out easily.
Glover wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bacolod keeps working.
Glover drops an elbow to the side of Bacolod's head. #T2#
Bacolod is trying to stand.
Bacolod is looking to get back to full guard here but Glover has managed to pass to side control instead.
Bacolod can't do much from the bottom here.
Glover is putting a hurting on Bacolod here, landing some big shots from side control.
Bacolod on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Bacolod taking punishment in the form of punches.
Glover working the ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bacolod is looking for a sweep.
Bacolod wants to get back to his feet but Glover drags him back down.
Bacolod taking punishment in the form of punches.
Bacolod struggling a bit here.#T3#
Bacolod tries to improve position but can't.
Bacolod taking punishment in the form of punches.
Glover creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Glover is putting a hurting on Bacolod here, landing some big shots from side control.
Glover landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Bacolod is pushing Glover's head away, looking to escape. Glover manages to hold on to the position though.
Glover lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Glover working the ground and pound from side control.#ROC#Bacolod is rocked!
Glover scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Bacolod is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Glover can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dick Glover!

 

Event: WVT 175: Thibbs Jr v Le Franc     
Date:   Oct 21, 2023
#R1#
Alzado misses with a hook
and Bacolod counters with a stiff right hand.
A big right from Alzado misses.
Bacolod throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Alzado's waist but Alzado gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bacolod off to one side.
Bacolod fails with a takedown attempt.
Alzado swings and misses with a shot to the body#KD#
and Bacolod counters with a leg kick then a big left hand that sends Alzado down! Bacolod is looking to finish but Alzado is intelligently defending himself. #ROC#Alzado is rocked!#SUB2#
Alzado looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bacolod passes into side control.
Alzado is still in real trouble! Can Bacolod finish him?
Bacolod has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Alzado!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bacolod thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Alzado seems to have recovered his senses.
Alzado is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bacolod punching from mount but Alzado doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Alzado keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bacolod takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Alzado wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Bacolod. #T1#
Bacolod content just to control the position here.
Alzado avoids a series of strikes thrown by Bacolod.
Alzado is trying to escape the mount.
Bacolod controlling the pace for now.
Bacolod's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Poor strikes thrown by Bacolod there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Bacolod controlling the pace for now. #T2#
Poor strikes thrown by Bacolod there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Bacolod throws some wild stikes that Alzado manages to avoid easily.
Bacolod looking to ground and pound but Alzado is blocking nicely.
Alzado wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Bacolod.
Alzado tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB#
Bacolod looking for a guillotine from mount but Alzado is having none of it.
Bacolod sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Alzado is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bacolod punching from mount but Alzado doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Bacolod looking to finish with strikes here!
Alzado can't escape the position.
Alzado looks winded!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alzado blocking the ground and pound. #T3#
Bacolod thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Bacolod sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Alzado blocking the ground and pound.
Bacolod 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.
Alzado is working to get back to half guard.
Bacolod throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Bacolod throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Bacolod thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Bacolod tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bacolod throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Bacolod thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Bacolod misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Bacolod tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Alzado really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bacolod. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T4#
Bacolod looking to ground and pound but Alzado is blocking nicely.
Bacolod throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Bacolod content just to control the position here.
Bacolod throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alzado wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Bacolod.
Bacolod content just to control the position here.
Bacolod throws some wild stikes that Alzado manages to avoid easily.
Bacolod controlling the pace for now.
Bacolod throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jingky Bacolod dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Alzado misses with an uppercut
and Bacolod counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Alzado has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jingky Bacolod!
After the big win, Jingky Bacolod made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

 

Event: WVT 168: Haudegen v Larsen 2     
Date:   Oct 07, 2023
#R1#
Bacolod tries for a takedown but Smif circles away easily
and Smif counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Jingky Bacolod has been cut.
Bacolod shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bacolod misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A quick step to the side and Smif tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bacolod closes this distance looking for a takedown but Smif circles away.
Smif seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Will Smif has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jingky Bacolod.
Bacolod shoots in and drives through. Smif sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smif slaps away a takedown attempt from Bacolod, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Smif is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bacolod takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T1#
Smif stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Smif keeps the fight on the outside.
Smif is looking to counter punch.
Bacolod misses with a combination
and Smif counters with a right hand to the body.
Bacolod looks winded!
Bacolod doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Smif counters with a lovely shot to the body.#KD#
Smif sends Bacolod crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Smif is motioning to the referee to let Bacolod up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Bacolod is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bacolod throws an off balance right hand
and Smif counters with a nice body kick.
We've been told by Smif's head coaches at Thib's Sweat Shoppe that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T2#
Bacolod leaves his chin hanging out and Smif seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Bacolod crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Will Smif!
A very excited looking Will Smif 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: WVT 163: Siale v Matikainen     
Date:   Sep 23, 2023
#R1#
Borg Eleven avoids a punch combination nicely. #CL#
Bacolod gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bacolod is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Borg Eleven to keep the fight standing.
Borg Eleven stops a takedown attempt from Bacolod.
Bacolod is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bacolod using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Borg Eleven has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #T1#
Bacolod prevents the takedown attempt. #BC#
Bacolod breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bacolod fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jingky Bacolod. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Bacolod closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Our sources have told us that Bacolod has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Bacolod stops a takedown attempt from Borg Eleven. #BC#
Bacolod's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice takedown defense from Borg Eleven. No joy for Bacolod on that attempt. #T2#
Bacolod throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Borg Eleven counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Borg Eleven prevents Bacolod from standing back up.
Bacolod is concentrating on defense, preventing Borg Eleven from advancing position.
Bacolod wants to control but Borg Eleven is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bacolod is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bacolod trying to hold on to Borg Eleven's head to control him but Borg Eleven postures up.
Borg Eleven prevents Bacolod from standing back up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Bacolod throws a big shot that misses.
Bacolod 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 Chetnik Borg Eleven has been cut.
Borg Eleven looks winded!
Borg Eleven keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bacolod looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Borg Eleven is fending him off so far but Bacolod persists. Nope, Borg Eleven circles away and we're back to standing.
Borg Eleven changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bacolod goes for a double leg but Borg Eleven avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Borg Eleven continues to drive forward.
Borg Eleven drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bacolod defends it well.#BC#
Bacolod breaks the clinch.
Jingky Bacolod seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Bacolod shoots for a double leg takedown but Borg Eleven sprawls well. He's pushed Bacolod's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Borg Eleven with the counter takedown but Bacolod avoids it easily.#CL#
Borg Eleven tries to keep at a distance but Bacolod has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Bacolod's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bacolod fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Borg Eleven avoids it really well and circles away.
And Borg Eleven tries to counter it with a takedown but Bacolod pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bacolod misses with an attempted mid kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jingky Bacolod dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chetnik Borg Eleven's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Bacolod missing with a left hand there. Borg Eleven was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Borg Eleven with the counter takedown but Bacolod avoids it easily.
Bacolod is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Borg Eleven changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bacolod is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Borg Eleven can do to turn this around?
Bacolod tried to score with a low kick but Borg Eleven checks it.
Borg Eleven feints the counter takedown.
Bacolod throws out a leg kick but Borg Eleven moves out of range and Bacolod only half commits.
Bacolod misses with a takedown attempt - Borg Eleven sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bacolod shoots in for a takedown but Borg Eleven shows good takedown defense.
Borg Eleven feints the counter takedown.#T1#
Bacolod closes the distance looking to clinch #TD2#
and Borg Eleven counters with a single leg into guard. Bacolod didn't expect that.
Bacolod is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Borg Eleven is controlling him.
Borg Eleven won't allow Bacolod to sweep him here.
Bacolod controls Borg Eleven momentarily but Borg Eleven frees himself. #ES#
Bacolod has his feet on Borg Eleven's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #T2#
Bacolod tries to clinch up.
Bacolod shoots for a takedown but Borg Eleven saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jingky Bacolod. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bacolod tries for a takedown but Borg Eleven circles away easily#TD2#
so Borg Eleven counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Bacolod is looking for a triangle here but Borg Eleven uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
You can see the frustration on Bacolod's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3#
Bacolod tries to improve position but can't.
Bacolod is working hard here to advance position.
Chetnik Borg Eleven has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bacolod is trying to get back to his feet.
You can see the frustration on Bacolod's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Borg Eleven is breathing heavily.
Bacolod manages to work his way to half guard, despite Borg Eleven's best efforts.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bacolod wants to get back to full guard.
Bacolod wants to control but Borg Eleven is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bacolod tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Bacolod shoots in looking for a takedown. Borg Eleven tries to sprawl out of it but Bacolod keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Borg Eleven manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chetnik Borg Eleven showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Chetnik Borg Eleven's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A punch combination from Bacolod misses.
Bacolod darts in looking for a takedown but Borg Eleven gets double underhooks and turns Bacolod into the cage.
Bacolod tries to pull guard but Borg Eleven holds him up against the cage and eventually Bacolod drops back down to his feet.
Bacolod dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#TD#
Bacolod jumps into guard, dragging Borg Eleven to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bacolod looking for a sweep. Not yet Bacolod, not yet.
Borg Eleven postures up. #T1#
Bacolod 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#
Borg Eleven takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bacolod is trying to control. Borg Eleven wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Borg Eleven wants to get back to his feet.
Bacolod thows a huge punch but Borg Eleven dodges it nicely.
Bacolod stops Borg Eleven from getting back to his feet.
Bacolod stalling away here and it's allowed Borg Eleven to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Bacolod tries to free his leg and advance position but Borg Eleven is retaining full guard. #T2#
Borg Eleven working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bacolod.
Bacolod looking to pass the guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Bacolod trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bacolod shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Borg Eleven defends it nicely.
Borg Eleven is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jingky Bacolod. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Bacolod tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Borg Eleven defends well and Bacolod ends up having to push Borg Eleven into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Borg Eleven drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bacolod defends it well.
Borg Eleven drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bacolod pulls his leg out and moves away.
Borg Eleven keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Borg Eleven changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bacolod shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Borg Eleven pinned against the cage. Borg Eleven gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Borg Eleven feints the counter takedown.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bacolod shoots in but Borg Eleven avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bacolod looks for a takedown but Borg Eleven sprawls well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bacolod shoots in but Borg Eleven avoids the takedown attempt easily.

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 Jingky Bacolod.
I think Bacolod has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jingky Bacolod!

Jingky Bacolod really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

 

Event: WVT 148: Mathieu v Hightower     
Date:   Aug 25, 2023
#R1#
Bacolod gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Fisticuffs makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Fisticuffs throws out a loose jab but Bacolod uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bacolod tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A little jabbing left from Fisticuffs on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fisticuffs throws a right hand that misses
and Bacolod counters with a solid body kick. #CL2#
Fisticuffs takes the fight into the clinch.
Fisticuffs gets through Bacolod's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fisticuffs throws a head punch that misses.
Bacolod is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Fisticuffs pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bacolod is trying to push Fisticuffs away but Fisticuffs has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bacolod blocks an uppercut.
Fisticuffs has a couple of punches blocked by Bacolod.
Fisticuffs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bacolod can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jingky Bacolod. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fisticuffs swings wildly with an uppercut but Bacolod uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fisticuffs has a couple of punches blocked by Bacolod. #T1#
Bacolod blocks an uppercut.
Fisticuffs swings wildly with an uppercut but Bacolod uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Bacolod decides to pull guard.
Bacolod looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Fisticuffs avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fisticuffs wanted to stand there but Bacolod had control of the position. #SUB#
Fisticuffs avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fisticuffs wants to get up but he can't break Bacolod's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Bacolod is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fisticuffs must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Fisticuffs wants to stand but Bacolod has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T2##SU2#
Fisticuffs stands up and waves to Bacolod to follow him.
Torraso Fisticuffs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bacolod.
Sloppy strikes from Bacolod. Those never looked like landing.
Bacolod shoots in but no luck this time.
Bacolod fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Fisticuffs as Bacolod shoots in.#CL2#
Fisticuffs clinches up with Bacolod and pushes him back against the cage.
Fisticuffs misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bacolod.
Bacolod blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fisticuffs throws a punch but it's blocked by Bacolod.
Bacolod tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Our sources have told us that Bacolod has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.#T3#
Bacolod is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Fisticuffs gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Fisticuffs throws a head punch that misses.
Bacolod fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Fisticuffs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fisticuffs misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fisticuffs swings wildly with an uppercut but Bacolod uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bacolod is trying to pull guard but Fisticuffs has him pressed against the cage.
Bacolod looking for a takedown.
Fisticuffs misses with some punches.
Fisticuffs misses with a punch on the inside.
Fisticuffs misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fisticuffs tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bacolod's elbow.
Fisticuffs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bacolod fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bacolod goes for a takedown in the clinch but Fisticuffs prevents it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fisticuffs creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fisticuffs. #T4#
Fisticuffs misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fisticuffs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fisticuffs gets through Bacolod's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fisticuffs.
Fisticuffs misses with some punches.
Bacolod is trying to pull guard but Fisticuffs turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Fisticuffs throws a punch but it's blocked by Bacolod.
Fisticuffs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bacolod has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Fisticuffs is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Fisticuffs throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bacolods head.
Bacolod blocks a body shot from Fisticuffs.
A right hand to the body from Fisticuffs.
Bacolod is breathing heavily.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fisticuffs.
A short uppercut from Fisticuffs.
Fisticuffs lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bacolod backwards.
Fisticuffs makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bacolod blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Fisticuffs fails to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Torraso Fisticuffs dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Nice takedown defense from Fisticuffs. No joy for Bacolod on that attempt.
Fisticuffs throws a jab but it's blocked by Bacolod.
Fisticuffs throws a shot from downtown. Bacolod moves away and avoids it.
Fisticuffs leaves Bacolod with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bacolod uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fisticuffs.
Bacolod staying out of range there.
Bacolod moves out of range of the strikes.
Bacolod quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Fisticuffs throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bacolod counters with a leg kick.
Fisticuffs bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bacolod's head.
Jingky Bacolod is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fisticuffs lands a really nice looking cross but Bacolod seems unphased. #CUT2#It looks like Jingky Bacolod has been cut.#CL2#
Fisticuffs clinches.
Fisticuffs makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fisticuffs misses with the head strike.
Fisticuffs has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fisticuffs has a couple of punches blocked by Bacolod. #T1#
Bacolod is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fisticuffs is defending well for now.
Fisticuffs doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bacolod tries to pull guard but Fisticuffs holds him up against the cage and eventually Bacolod drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jingky Bacolod. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fisticuffs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD#
Bacolod has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Fisticuffs uses from the top position.
Fisticuffs wants to stand but Bacolod has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Fisticuffs wants to stand and escape but instead Bacolod has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Fisticuffs is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bacolod is controlling him.
Bacolod trying to control but Fisticuffs is working from the bottom. #T2#
Fisticuffs is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SUB#
Bacolod drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Fisticuffs dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Fisticuffs wants to get up but he can't break Bacolod's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SU2#
Fisticuffs decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Bacolod, up you get!
Fisticuffs misses with a wild body shot.
Bacolod throwing a counter right hand but Fisticuffs manages to avoid it.
Bacolod misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL#
Bacolod pushes Fisticuffs up against the cage in a clinch.
Fisticuffs throws a punch but it's blocked by Bacolod. #T3#
Fisticuffs lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bacolod is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Fisticuffs to keep the fight standing.
Bacolod goes for a takedown attempt but Fisticuffs pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bacolod misses with a takedown attempt - Fisticuffs sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Fisticuffs is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bacolod with a body shot.#CL2#
Fisticuffs rushes Bacolod and presses him up against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Fisticuffs scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bacolod looking to stall.
Bacolod is trying to stall.
Fisticuffs gets through Bacolod's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fisticuffs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bacolod working hard to break the clinch.
Fisticuffs working aggressively here. #T4#
Fisticuffs doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fisticuffs lands a right hand.
Bacolod blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A frustrated look appears on Bacolod's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bacolod is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Fisticuffs is defending well.
Fisticuffs lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bacolod is looking to take this one to the mat.
Fisticuffs scores with a shot to the side of Bacolod's head.
A short right from Fisticuffs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fisticuffs lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fisticuffs misses with a body punch.
Fisticuffs lands a left hand.
Fisticuffs lands with a right to the head.
Fisticuffs lands a right hand.
Fisticuffs throws a head punch that misses.
Fisticuffs lands a left hand.
Bacolod takes a shot to the head.
Fisticuffs scores with a shot to the side of Bacolod's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Torraso Fisticuffs showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jingky Bacolod's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Fisticuffs rushes Bacolod and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fisticuffs lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bacolod tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Fisticuffs tries a body shot but Bacolod blocks it.
Fisticuffs lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fisticuffs scores with a shoulder strike.
Fisticuffs working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bacolod.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fisticuffs.#KD2#
Fisticuffs drops Bacolod onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Bacolod is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC2#Bacolod is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fisticuffs creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Bacolod with a big uppercut! Bacolod tries to clinch up but Fisticuffs pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Bacolod to the mat! Bacolod covers up and Fisticuffs unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Torraso Fisticuffs!

 

Event: WVT 140: Gracie v Briggs     
Date:   Aug 05, 2023
#R1#
Bacolod fails with a takedown attempt.
Bacolod throws a left and a right that both miss #TD2#
so Borg Eleven counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Borg Eleven wants to stand but Bacolod has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Borg Eleven prevents Bacolod from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bacolod pulls Borg Eleven in close to prevent any damage.
Bacolod wants to get back to his feet but Borg Eleven is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T1#
Bacolod not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Bacolod working for a triangle but Borg Eleven defends it easily.
Bacolod looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Bacolod tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Borg Eleven defends well and Bacolod ends up having to push Borg Eleven into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Borg Eleven tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#BC#
Bacolod breaks the clinch. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bacolod fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jingky Bacolod. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Borg Eleven ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Borg Eleven with the counter takedown but Bacolod avoids it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bacolod.
Borg Eleven tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bacolod throws a right and a left that Borg Eleven avoids nicely.
Borg Eleven with the counter takedown but Bacolod avoids it easily.
Jingky Bacolod seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Borg Eleven avoids a punch combination nicely. #T3#
Borg Eleven uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bacolod.
Bacolod shoots and misses #TD2#
and Borg Eleven counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Borg Eleven has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Bacolod is proving hard to escape from.
Bacolod controls Borg Eleven momentarily but Borg Eleven frees himself.
Bacolod wants to sweep here but Borg Eleven controlling him for the moment.
Bacolod throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Bacolod working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4##ES#
Bacolod manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Bacolod fails with a takedown attempt.
Bacolod throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Borg Eleven counters with a single leg into guard. Bacolod didn't expect that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bacolod wants to hit a sweep here but Borg Eleven passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Bacolod there!
Borg Eleven is looking to stand but Bacolod has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chetnik Borg Eleven dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Borg Eleven stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Borg Eleven wants it to stay on the feet.
And Borg Eleven tries to counter it with a takedown but Bacolod pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bacolod shoots for a double leg takedown but Borg Eleven sprawls well. He's pushed Bacolod's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bacolod throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Borg Eleven counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Bacolod tries to roll over but Borg Eleven keeps him under control.
Bacolod is trying to maintain the position but Borg Eleven is very close to passing his half guard.
Borg Eleven is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borg Eleven is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Borg Eleven has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bacolod wants to control but Borg Eleven is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T1#
Borg Eleven wants to stand up but Bacolod has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Borg Eleven prevents Bacolod from improving his position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Bacolod is working hard here to advance position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Bacolod tries to clinch up.
Borg Eleven feints the counter takedown.
Bacolod tries to close the distance and clinch up but Borg Eleven swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bacolod swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD2#
and Borg Eleven counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Bacolod kicks Borg Eleven off and gets back to his feet.#T2#
Bacolod shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Borg Eleven as he avoids it easily.
Borg Eleven is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jingky Bacolod. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bacolod fails with the takedown.
And Borg Eleven tries to counter it with a takedown but Bacolod pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bacolod closes the distance and clinches up with Borg Eleven, looking for a takedown. Bacolod pushes Borg Eleven against the cage but Borg Eleven circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bacolod throws a poor cross that misses #TD2#
and Borg Eleven counters with a single leg into guard. Bacolod didn't expect that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bacolod is striking off his back. Borg Eleven thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Bacolod is trying to maintain the position but Borg Eleven is very close to passing his half guard.#T3#
Bacolod wants to improve his position but Borg Eleven is controlling well.
Bacolod preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Bacolod trying to control here.
Bacolod is looking for a sweep. Borg Eleven is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Borg Eleven tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Bacolod. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Bacolod keeping control of the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bacolod closes the distance looking to clinch #TD2#
and Borg Eleven counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Bacolod!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Borg Eleven wants to stand but Bacolod is controlling his arm.
Bacolod is looking to reverse the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chetnik Borg Eleven showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Bacolod looks for a takedown but Borg Eleven sprawls well.
Bacolod shoots in looking for a takedown but Borg Eleven manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bacolod's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Borg Eleven tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bacolod looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Borg Eleven is fending him off so far but Bacolod persists. Nope, Borg Eleven circles away and we're back to standing.
Borg Eleven tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jingky Bacolod. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bacolod with a nice calf kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bacolod or perhaps it was just good defense by Borg Eleven, which made it look bad.
Borg Eleven changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bacolod shoots in for a takedown but Borg Eleven shows good takedown defense.
Borg Eleven is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T1#
Bacolod throws a right and a left that both miss.
Borg Eleven feints the counter takedown.
Bacolod misses with a wild body shot.
Bacolod tries a head kick but it misses.
Borg Eleven feints the counter takedown.
Bacolod misses with a two punch combination.
And Borg Eleven tries to counter it with a takedown but Bacolod pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bacolod tries to clinch but Borg Eleven is having none of it.
Nice sprawl there from Borg Eleven as Bacolod shoots in.
Borg Eleven is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bacolod looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Borg Eleven is fending him off so far but Bacolod persists. Nope, Borg Eleven circles away and we're back to standing.
Bacolod fails to land the takedown.#T2#
Bacolod misses with a jab, cross combination.
Borg Eleven is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A punch lands to the side of Borg Eleven 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bacolod misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Borg Eleven changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bacolod shoots and misses #TD2#
and Borg Eleven counters with a shoot takedown. Bacolod fights it but they end up in guard.
Bacolod wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Borg Eleven manages to pass to side control. #REVR#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Borg Eleven is thwarting Bacolod's attempts to control the position.#T3#
Borg Eleven wants to stand up but Bacolod is controlling the position.
Bacolod wants to control but Borg Eleven is keeping busy.
Bacolod is trying to stand back up but Borg Eleven is controlling him
Borg Eleven is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bacolod is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Borg Eleven tries to stand and escape but Bacolod is controlling the position.
Bacolod wants to control but Borg Eleven is keeping busy. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Borg Eleven circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bacolod wants to clinch.
Borg Eleven feints the counter takedown.
Jingky Bacolod has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bacolod throws a leg kick but Borg Eleven checks it.
Borg Eleven feints the counter takedown.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chetnik Borg Eleven comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Borg Eleven 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 John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 27:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chetnik Borg Eleven!

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

 

Event: WVT 131: Melondov v Joestar     
Date:   Jul 19, 2023
#R1#
Magomedov misses with a wild body shot.
Magomedov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bacolod's head.
Bacolod misses with a takedown attempt - Magomedov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD#
Magomedov gets a double leg takedown into Bacolod's guard.
Magomedov stopping the sweep attempt from Bacolod.
Magomedov would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Bacolod controls Magomedov momentarily but Magomedov frees himself.
Magomedov wants to stand but Bacolod is controlling his posture from full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bacolod is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Magomedov pushes Bacolod off looking to stand but Bacolod dives back in and keeps control.
Magomedov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1#
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #SUB2#
Bacolod is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bacolod throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Magomedov to regain full guard.
Bacolod stops Magomedov from standing up.
Bacolod stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Magomedov swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bacolod missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bacolod trying to control the position from guard on top but Magomedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bacolod takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Magomedov throws a body shot but no joy. #TD#
Magomedov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bacolod's guard.
Bacolod looking to hit a scissor sweep but Magomedov is one step ahead there.
Magomedov would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T3#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magomedov trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#CL2#
Bacolod pushes Magomedov up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Bacolod escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Bacolod has Magomedov up against the cage in a clinch.
Magomedov effectively controlling the action here.
Magomedov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Magomedov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bacolod.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bacolod.
Stalling in the clinch from Magomedov.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Magomedov scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC#
Magomedov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bacolod slips a jab from Magomedov.#CL#
Magomedov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bacolod, pushing him back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Maksud Magomedov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Magomedov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CUT#It looks like Jingky Bacolod has been cut.
Bacolod bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Magomedov sets himself, and Bacolod steps forward looking for the clinch! Magomedov avoids it this time.
Bacolod shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Magomedov sprawls well. Magomedov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bacolod gets slowly back to his feet.#CL2#
Bacolod has managed to clinch. #BC2#
Bacolod escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bacolod blocks a jab.#CL2#
Bacolod drives through and clinches with Magomedov against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov lands a nice shot to the body.
Bacolod has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Magomedov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bacolod just leaning against Magomedov, taking a breather.
A shot in the inside from Magomedov. #BC#
Magomedov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Magomedov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jingky Bacolod is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1##CL2#
Bacolod gets a clinch.
Bacolod tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Magomedov smiles and moves away.
Maksud Magomedov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jingky Bacolod.
Magomedov throws a body shot but no joy.
No joy there for Magomedov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bacolod wants to counter the offense by Magomedov and move into the clinch position.
Magomedov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Magomedov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bacolod can do to turn this around?
Bacolod shoots in for a takedown but Magomedov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Magomedov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bacolod in his tracks.
Bacolod thuds his right hand into Magomedov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bacolod gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Magomedov counters with a nice uppercut.
Bacolod is breathing heavily.
Bacolod takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bacolod misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #KD#
Magomedov bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Bacolod! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
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!
Magomedov would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T2#
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T3##REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Maksud Magomedov is winning the standup battle so far.#TD#
Magomedov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Magomedov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Bacolod explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Bacolod walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bacolod moves away from the strike by Magomedov.
Magomedov throws a body punch but Bacolod moves out of range.
Bacolod was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Bacolod staying out of range there.
Magomedov misses the shot to the body.
Magomedov with a nice cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Horrible takedown attempt by Bacolod or perhaps it was just good defense by Magomedov, which made it look bad. #T4#
Bacolod darts in looking for a takedown but Magomedov gets double underhooks and turns Bacolod into the cage.
A left and a right from Magomedov both land. Nice combination. #CUT#That has opened up Jingky Bacolod's cut even more.
Bacolod doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Magomedov scores with a jab.#ROC#Bacolod is rocked!#TD#
Magomedov shoots in for a takedown. He's got it... He's hoisted his opponent over his head and is carrying him over to the other end of the mat. The crowd roars in approval and Magomedov slams his opponent to the mat. OH, that is naaaaaasty! He's out! Magomedov lands a punch to his unconscious victim for good measure before the ref has time to call the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Maksud Magomedov!
Maksud Magomedov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: WVT 119: Ihantala v Vunipola     
Date:   Jun 23, 2023
#R1#
Bacolod misses with a takedown
and Gregor counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#It looks like Jingky Bacolod has been cut.
Bacolod shoots in looking for a takedown but Gregor manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bacolod's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bacolod defending well as Gregor loads up on a big left hand.
Bacolod misses with a body kick.
Gregor slaps away a takedown attempt from Bacolod, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jimbo Gregor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jingky Bacolod.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bacolod looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gregor looks to throw the jab but Bacolod is out of range.
Jingky Bacolod seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bacolod goes for a double leg but Gregor avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gregor continues to drive forward.#T1#
Bacolod misses with a head kick.
Bacolod fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gregor has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've been told by Gregor's head coaches at Crapollas Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bacolod looks for a takedown but Gregor sprawls well.
Jab, jab by Gregor - just one landing.
Bacolod pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gregor is out of range and Bacolod settles back down.
Bacolod tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bacolod throws a leg kick that misses.
Bacolod closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T2#
Gregor tries to clinch up
and Bacolod counters with a nice uppercut.
Bacolod shoots in for a double leg but Gregor sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bacolod has a takedown stuffed.
Gregor misses with a straight right.
Gregor throws a nice looking combination but Bacolod bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bacolod moves out of range of the strikes.
Bacolod feints the counter takedown.#CL2#
Bacolod pushes Gregor up against the cage in a clinch.#T3#
Bacolod is looking to take this one to the mat.
A right hand to the body from Gregor.
Bacolod tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bacolod blocks an elbow strike.
Gregor lands with a light punch inside.
Bacolod slowing the pace effectively.
Bacolod is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gregor scores with a shot to the side of Bacolod's head.
Bacolod looks winded!
Gregor misses with a punch to the body.
Gregor throws an elbow that misses.
Gregor working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gregor lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bacolod backwards.
Gregor makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bacolod tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gregor smiles and moves away.
Gregor throws a jab when Bacolod was well out of range.
Gregor checks a leg kick nicely.#T4##CL2#
Bacolod closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Bacolod's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Bacolod moves into range and clinches up with Gregor.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gregor.
Gregor misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gregor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gregor lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bacolod blocks an uppercut.
Bacolod blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gregor presses Bacolod against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Gregor scores with a hook to the body.
Gregor struggles to land a body shot inside as Bacolod controls his hands.
Gregor throws a punch but it's blocked by Bacolod.
A short left from Gregor.
Gregor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gregor lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jimbo Gregor dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jingky Bacolod's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Gregor scores with a jab to the body.
Gregor throws a looping overhand right but Bacolod ducks down to avoid it. #CL#
Gregor pushes Bacolod up against the cage in a clinch.
Bacolod is trying to drag Gregor to the mat but Gregor just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Gregor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bacolod's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gregor.
Bacolod drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gregor gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Gregor scores with a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gregor.
Gregor gets through Bacolod's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bacolod is breathing heavily.
Bacolod working hard to break the clinch.
Gregor scores with a shot to the side of Bacolod's head. #T1#
Bacolod tries to break the clinch but Gregor is controlling the position. #BC2#
Bacolod pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gregor leaves Bacolod with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jimbo Gregor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jingky Bacolod.#CL#
Gregor moves into the clinch.
Bacolod is trying to break the clinch but Gregor has him pressed against the cage.
Gregor lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Gregor is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Gregor lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gregor working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gregor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bacolod can do to turn this around?
Gregor misses with a body punch.
Gregor throws a head punch that misses.
Gregor misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
Bacolod takes a shot to the head.
Gregor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gregor misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gregor lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bacolod backwards.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Bacolod managing to block the knees to the body from Gregor.
Gregor misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gregor lands with a right to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gregor lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gregor misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bacolod blocks an elbow strike.
Jimbo Gregor has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A right hand to the body from Gregor.
Gregor lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bacolod dodges an elbow strike from Gregor.
Gregor pushes Bacolod back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gregor lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gregor lands with a right to the head.
Gregor lands with a short shot to the head. #T3#
Nice body punch from Gregor.
Gregor throws an elbow but it misses.
Gregor gets through Bacolod's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gregor.
Gregor is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bacolod is defending well for now.
Gregor tries to work over Bacolod's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gregor lands a left hand.
A short left from Gregor.
A nice left hand lands by Gregor. #ROC#Bacolod is rocked!
Nice body punch from Gregor - that landed with a thud.
Bacolod is still on wobbly legs! Can Gregor finish him?
Gregor lands an uppercut.
Gregor lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Bacolod to his knees! Gregor keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimbo Gregor!

 

Event: WVT 108: Mahogany v Wojcik     
Date:   May 26, 2023
#R1#
Bacolod doesn't manage to clinch there - Neves circles away.
Bacolod shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Neves defends it nicely.
Neves is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bacolod.
Neves swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL#
Bacolod closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Bacolod's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Neves chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bacolod can pounce on him. #T1#
Bacolod misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bacolod shoots for a double leg takedown but Neves sprawls well. He's pushed Bacolod's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
It seemed like Neves was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jingky Bacolod. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Neves decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Neves lands strikes from half guard.
Bacolod is looking to improve his position.
Neves content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Bacolod is looking for a sweep. Neves is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Neves seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Neves has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Neves avoids the attempt from Bacolod to control.
Bacolod is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Neves with the ground and pound from mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Neves controlling the pace for now. #T3#
Neves is landing with some decent strikes but Bacolod is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Bacolod is working to get back to half guard.
Bacolod wants to hold on but Neves pushes him away.
Neves lands a heavy elbow.
Neves looking to finish Bacolod with some ground and pound. This is bad for Bacolod!
Bacolod wants to control but Neves is having none of it.#T4#
Neves landing strikes, looking to finish! #CUT2#It looks like Jingky Bacolod has been cut.
Bacolod wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Neves lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#SUB2#
Neves goes for an armbar but Bacolod turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Bacolod.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Neves looking to control. #SU#
Bacolod gets to his feet - Neves follows without any prompting.
Bacolod with a lazy takedown attempt
and Neves counters with a lovely shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bruno Neves dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jingky Bacolod's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Bacolod misses with a takedown attempt - Neves sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bacolod closes the distance but Neves moves to the side
and Neves counters with a nice uppercut.
Bacolod looks to score with a jab to the body but Neves is just out of range.
Bacolod throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Neves.#CUT#It looks like Bruno Neves has been cut.
Jingky Bacolod is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bacolod.
Neves has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Neves stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jingky Bacolod. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Bacolod misses with a right hand
and Neves counters with a left and a right... And another left! Bacolod is down! He's done! The ref dives in to save him and that's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bruno Neves!
A very excited looking Bruno Neves 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: WVT 96: Corassa v Surianglek 3     
Date:   Apr 28, 2023
#R1#
Magomedov connects with a body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Magomedov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bacolod misses with a kick to the body. #TD2#
Magomedov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bacolod sprawls well initially but Magomedov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Bacolod manages to escape and get back to his feet! #TD2#
Magomedov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bacolod is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nice strikes from Magomedov there.
Nice strikes from Magomedov there.
Magomedov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Magomedov uses his free foot to push down on Bacolod's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Bacolod. #ES#
Bacolod somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!#T1#
Magomedov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bacolod in his tracks. #CL#
Bacolod gets a clinch.
Magomedov tries to score a body lock takedown but Bacolod shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC#
Bacolod breaks from the clinch. #TD2#
Magomedov looking to score a takedown here. Bacolod is defending well but Magomedov drives through and ends up in Bacolod's guard.

Bacolod has his feet on Magomedov's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Magomedov has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Bacolod moves into the clinch.
Magomedov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bacolod.
Our sources have told us that Bacolod has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Bacolod stops a takedown attempt from Magomedov.
Jingky Bacolod has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maksud Magomedov.
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!
Magomedov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bacolod avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bacolod prevents a takedown attempt there. #BC#
Bacolod breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T2##TD2#
Magomedov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Bacolod!
Bacolod is trying to improve his position.
Magomedov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bacolod avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Magomedov.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magomedov fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Bacolod can't do much from the bottom here.
Magomedov prevents Bacolod from escaping the position.
Sloppy strikes there by Magomedov.
Bacolod taking punishment in the form of punches.
Bacolod can't do much from the bottom here.
Magomedov is looking to take a break and control but Bacolod is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Sloppy strikes there by Magomedov.
Bacolod is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Magomedov has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Bacolod is looking for a sweep.
Magomedov is looking to take a break and control but Bacolod is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bacolod is trying to control Magomedov's posture but Magomedov avoids it.
Bacolod is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Bacolod's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bacolod is trying to improve his position.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bacolod gets back to half guard.
Bacolod wants to get back to full guard.
Magomedov lands strikes from half guard.
Bacolod slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bacolod working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Magomedov.
Magomedov trying to move into half guard but instead Bacolod has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Bacolod prevents Magomedov from getting back to his feet.
Bacolod with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bacolod pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Magomedov is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Magomedov looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Bacolod has picked Magomedov up and slammed him! Magomedov can't keep hold of the triangle and Bacolod manages to pass to side control!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jingky Bacolod will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Magomedov closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Bacolod breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2#
Magomedov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Bacolod quickly recovers to half guard.
Bacolod is not content to let Magomedov control the position.
Bacolod avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Magomedov.
Bacolod is looking to control Magomedov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bacolod avoid being mounted?
Bacolod wants to get back to full guard.
Magomedov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bacolod keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bacolod is looking for a sweep. Magomedov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Magomedov is looking to advance position but Bacolod won't allow it.
Jingky Bacolod overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nice strikes from Magomedov there. #T1#
Magomedov throwing shots but Bacolod is blocking nicely.
Magomedov lands with a punch from half guard.
Bacolod avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Magomedov.
Magomedov prevents Bacolod from improving his position.
Bacolod desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Bacolod moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bacolod not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bacolod is looking to stand up but Magomedov isn't so interested in that idea.
Magomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Bacolod is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Magomedov passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Magomedov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bacolod keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Bacolod's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bacolod taking a bit of punishment here - Magomedov scoring with strikes.
Bacolod takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Magomedov working away.
Magomedov lands some shots froms side control.
Magomedov lands an elbow. #SUB2#
Magomedov is trying to get an arm triangle but Bacolod is defending well. #T3#
Bacolod is trying to improve his position.
Magomedov trying to control the position but Bacolod is working away.
Magomedov working the ground and pound.
Magomedov slows the pace down.
Bacolod is trying to get back to half guard.
Magomedov lands some shots froms side control.
Bacolod is looking to regain half guard here but Magomedov keeps moving and retains side control. #T4#
Magomedov tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Magomedov wants to control but Bacolod is keeping him busy.
Magomedov is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Bacolod's shoulder. That is not cool.
Magomedov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Magomedov working away.
Bacolod managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Magomedov.
Bacolod tries to buck Magomedov off but Magomedov is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Magomedov connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Bacolod some visible discomfort.
Magomedov is looking to take a break and control but Bacolod is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bacolod takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Maksud Magomedov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Magomedov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Magomedov lands in his opponent's guard.
Bacolod looking to control.
Magomedov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bacolod has his hands on Magomedov's head, controlling the position.
Magomedov tries to free his leg and advance position but Bacolod is retaining full guard.
Magomedov being controlled here momentarily.
Bacolod will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bacolod preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Magomedov wants to control from the top but Bacolod keeps moving. #T1#
Magomedov looking to pass the guard. #ES#
Bacolod uses the cage to get back to his feet. #CL2#
Magomedov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Bacolod breaks from the clinch.
Magomedov tries to clinch up
and Bacolod counters with a two punch combo. #CL2#
Magomedov rushes Bacolod and presses him up against the cage.
Magomedov can't get the takedown.
Magomedov tries to pull guard but Bacolod won't allow it.
Magomedov lands a shot to the body.
Knees to the body from Bacolod. #T2#
Bacolod displaying some good clinch control by pressing Magomedov up against the cage.
Bacolod is looking for a takedown.
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!#TD2#
Magomedov manages to pull guard. #SUB2#
Magomedov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bacolod passes into side control.
Magomedov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SU#
Bacolod decides to stand up, so the ref orders Magomedov to his feet.
Bacolod shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Magomedov as he avoids it easily. #CL2#
Magomedov instigates a clinch.
Bacolod tries to stall but Magomedov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Magomedov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bacolod prevents it.
Jingky Bacolod has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maksud Magomedov.
Magomedov can't get the takedown. #T3#
Bacolod is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Magomedov pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC#
Bacolod breaks the clinch.
Bacolod connects with a solid leg kick. #CL2#
Bacolod gets tackled into the cage by Magomedov. Magomedov maintains the clinch. #TD#
Bacolod jumps into guard, dragging Magomedov to the mat.
Bacolod looking to hit a scissor sweep but Magomedov is one step ahead there.
Magomedov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bacolod swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bacolod is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T4#
Bacolod wants to stand but Magomedov is controlling the position.
Bacolod throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Magomedov throws a big elbow that misses.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#SUB#
Bacolod has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Magomedov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Magomedov moves into the clinch successfully. #TD2#
Magomedov has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Bacolod regains guard immediately.
Magomedov with a nice head shot there.
Bacolod utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Maksud Magomedov.
I think Magomedov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Maksud Magomedov!

A very excited looking Maksud Magomedov 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: WVT 88: Beukeboom v Motts     
Date:   Apr 07, 2023
#R1#
Oliva will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Oliva throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bacolod counters with a nice body shot.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Oliva.
That kick from Oliva tenderised Bacolod's leg. Bacolod is trying to keep his angry face on.
Biscuit Oliva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oliva with the inside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Oliva.
Bacolod will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bacolod takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bacolod drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Oliva defends it well.
Oliva moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Oliva. That's going to slow Bacolod down.
Oliva walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bacolod checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bacolod throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Oliva's waist but Oliva gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bacolod off to one side.
Oliva tried to counter with a leg kick but Bacolod avoided it.
Oliva misses with a leg kick.
Bacolod throws out a counter right but Oliva avoids it with no problem.
Bacolod misses with a low kick.
Oliva scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bacolod.
Biscuit Oliva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jingky Bacolod.#T1#
Oliva fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bacolod.
Bacolod fails to land with a series of punches.
Bacolod shoots for a takedown but Oliva saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bacolod chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Oliva can pounce on him.
Oliva is looking to slow Bacolod down with leg kicks.
Oliva throws a low kick, looking for Bacolod's leg but Bacolod calmly moves out of range.
Bacolod is looking for the big counter here.
Bacolod tries to clinch but Oliva is having none of it.
Bacolod fails to land the takedown.
Oliva lands with a kick to the ribs. #CL#
Oliva drives through and clinches with Bacolod against the cage.
Bacolod blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bacolod's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#TD#
Oliva has hold of one of Bacolod's legs. Bacolod is fighting the takedown attempt but Oliva gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Bacolod looks winded!#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oliva wants to control from the top but Bacolod keeps moving.
Oliva tries to free his leg and advance position but Bacolod is retaining full guard.
Oliva has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Oliva controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Bacolod keeping moving, preventing Oliva from controlling successfully.
Oliva is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Bacolod throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oliva content to stall in guard here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Bacolod controls Oliva momentarily but Oliva frees himself. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Oliva displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bacolod. #TD#
Oliva shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Oliva was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Bacolod felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Oliva in side control lands a decent elbow.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bacolod tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Oliva lands a few punches from side control.
Bacolod is trying to escape the position but Oliva is controlling the position.
Oliva working the ground and pound from side control.
Oliva is looking to take a break and control but Bacolod is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Oliva working away.#T4#
Oliva lands an elbow.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bacolod tries to improve position but can't.
Oliva staying calm.
Bacolod takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Oliva 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.
Bacolod struggling a bit here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oliva is staying tight to Bacolod's torso, preventing him from escaping.
You can see that Bacolod has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Biscuit Oliva dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Oliva attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
An inside leg kick from Oliva misses.
Oliva wants to land a leg kick but Bacolod is out of range.
Bacolod will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Oliva 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 Bacolod has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bacolod and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Oliva is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bacolod can do to turn this around?
Bacolod shoots in for a takedown but Oliva shows good takedown defense.
Oliva connects with a leg kick.
Oliva lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bacolod checks the leg kick.
Oliva tries to work over Bacolod's front leg with a kick but Bacolod checks it.
Nice body kick there by Oliva.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Oliva has Bacolod up against the cage in a clinch.
Oliva lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Oliva throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bacolods head.
Oliva misses with a body punch. #T1#
Oliva misses with a punch on the inside.
Bacolod is breathing heavily.
Oliva throws a head punch that misses. #TD#
Oliva jumps guard.
Oliva lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Oliva content to stall in guard here.
Oliva tries to free his leg and advance position but Bacolod is retaining full guard.
Oliva showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Oliva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bacolod is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Bacolod can't keep his opponent in guard - Oliva advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Oliva performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Oliva wants to free his trapped foot but Bacolod is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bacolod tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Oliva is trying to control the action in half guard but Bacolod is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Oliva stops Bacolod from getting back to his feet.
Bacolod is looking for a sweep. Oliva is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bacolod is staying active underneath Oliva, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bacolod is looking to control Oliva's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bacolod avoid being mounted?
Oliva moves nicely into side control. #T3#
Bacolod struggling a bit here.
Bacolod stops Oliva from passing to mount.
Oliva remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
You can see the frustration on Bacolod's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Oliva trying to control the position but Bacolod is working away.
Oliva is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Bacolod is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Oliva working the head with strikes. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Oliva is looking to take a break and control but Bacolod is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Oliva controlling the position.
Bacolod on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Oliva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bacolod keeps working.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bacolod takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Oliva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bacolod keeps working.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Biscuit Oliva dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Oliva throws a leg kick which misses Bacolod's front leg but catches the back leg as Bacolod tries to avoid it.
Biscuit Oliva is winning the standup battle so far.
An inside leg kick lands from Oliva.
An inside leg kick lands from Oliva.
Oliva throws a low kick but Bacolod avoids it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bacolod! But no joy.
Oliva with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Oliva buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Good leg kick by Oliva.
Oliva fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bacolod is out of range.
And Bacolod responds with a good body kick, but Oliva manages to step out the way in time.
Bacolod wants to clinch.
Jingky Bacolod is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bacolod fails to land the takedown.
Bacolod shoots in looking for a takedown. Oliva tries to sprawl out of it but Bacolod keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Oliva manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T1#
Bacolod checks a low kick from Oliva.
Bacolod fails with a takedown attempt.
Biscuit Oliva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jingky Bacolod.
Bacolod tries to clinch up.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Oliva lands with a right to the head. #TD#
Oliva manages to pull guard.
Bacolod preventing the sweep.
Bacolod trying to control but Oliva is working from the bottom.
Oliva looking to control.
Oliva keeping moving, preventing Bacolod from controlling successfully.
Oliva not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T2#
Oliva bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bacolod's guard. #REVR#
Bacolod trying to keep a closed guard but Oliva is proving a slippery customer.
Bacolod seems keen to control Oliva's posture.
Bacolod keeping moving, preventing Oliva from controlling successfully.
Oliva controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Bacolod is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Oliva is controlling him.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bacolod is on top in guard. #REVB#
Oliva is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Oliva managing to control the position.
Oliva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bacolod is one step ahead there.
Oliva working a defensive guard here.
Oliva looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Oliva working a defensive guard here.
Oliva avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Oliva is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A solid leg kick lands there for Oliva.
That kick from Oliva tenderised Bacolod's leg. Bacolod is trying to keep his angry face on.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Oliva throws a low kick but Bacolod moves out of range easily.
Oliva lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jingky Bacolod has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Oliva swings away with a leg kick that misses.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:26
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:26
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Biscuit Oliva!

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

 

Event: WVT 78: Nti v Torvik     
Date:   Mar 05, 2023
#R1#
Neves waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bacolod.
Neves fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bacolod fails with a takedown attempt.
Bacolod shoots in for a double leg but Neves sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL#
Bacolod has closed the distance and engaged Neves in a clinch. #TD2#
Neves pulls guard successfully.
Neves wants to sweep here but Bacolod controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bacolod throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Neves wants to sweep here but Bacolod controlling him for the moment.
Neves 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.
Bacolod looking to pass the guard. #T1##SUB2#
Neves throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bacolod is looking to stand up but Neves won't let him. #SUB2#
Neves working for a triangle but Bacolod defends it easily.
Bacolod wants to get up but he can't break Neves's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB2#
Neves looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bacolod passes into side control. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Neves is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bacolod's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Neves is staying active underneath Bacolod, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Neves trying to hold on to Bacolod's head to control him but Bacolod postures up. #SUB2#
Neves is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bacolod pulls his head out easily.
Neves won't allow Bacolod to pass to mount.
Neves keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB#
Bacolod is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Neves sees it coming and defends easily.#T3#
Neves is refusing to be controlled, as Bacolod sits in half guard.
Bacolod uses his free foot to push down on Neves's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Neves.
Neves tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB#
Bacolod with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Neves is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Neves wants to control but Bacolod is having none of it.#T4#
Bacolod unloads with some shots from mount but Neves bucks and avoids them well.
Neves is squirming around, avoiding Bacolod's attempts to control the action.
Neves regains half guard.
Bacolod is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Neves gets back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jingky Bacolod dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##CL#
Neves gets tackled into the cage by Bacolod. Bacolod maintains the clinch.
Bacolod tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Neves just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD2#
Neves manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Neves is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Bacolod wants to control but Neves is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bacolod tries to kick Neves off but Neves keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bacolod is looking to improve his position.
Bacolod trying to control here.
Bruno Neves has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Neves wants to control but Bacolod is keeping him busy.
Neves works his way into full mount!
Bacolod is bucking up trying to escape but Neves cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#SUB2#
Neves goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Bacolod turns into him and now he's in Neves's guard.
Bacolod wants to control from the top but Neves keeps moving. #T2##SUB2#
Neves working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Bacolod has passed into half guard!
Bacolod thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Neves moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bacolod trying to control the position from guard on top but Neves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Neves working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bacolod doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bacolod manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Neves is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bacolod is aware though and is defending well.#T3##SUB2#
Neves escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bacolod gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bacolod is looking to stand up but Neves won't let him.
Bacolod has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Neves not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bacolod wants to control from the top but Neves keeps moving.
Bacolod is looking to work some ground and pound but Neves has wrist control.
Bacolod is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Neves has his foot on Bacolod's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bacolod works his way back into a safe position though.
Neves trying to keep a closed guard but Bacolod is proving a slippery customer.
Bacolod trying to control but Neves is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bacolod shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CUT2#It looks like Jingky Bacolod has been cut.
Neves swinging wildly here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
Bacolod gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bruno Neves showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jingky Bacolod's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Bacolod slips a jab from Neves.
Bacolod is looking to clinch.
Neves swinging wildly here.
Bacolod throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Neves's waist but Neves gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bacolod off to one side. #TD2#
Neves drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Neves content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Neves preventing the sweep.
Neves has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bacolod wants to stand up but Neves is controlling him.
Neves controls from within his opponent's guard.
Neves lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T1#
Neves postures up.
Bacolod is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Neves is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Bacolod has control of Neves's left arm, preventing Neves from doing any damage.
Neves trying to control the position from guard on top but Bacolod is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bacolod is trying to keep Neves in close. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Bacolod slips a jab from Neves.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bacolod tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Neves defends well and Bacolod ends up having to push Neves into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Neves jumps guard but Bacolod stands there with Neves around his waist. Neves gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bacolod has Neves pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Neves manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jingky Bacolod. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bacolod has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Neves jumps guard but Bacolod turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Bacolod pulls guard successfully.
Bacolod wants to sweep here but Neves controlling him for the moment.
Neves showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Neves tries to free his leg and advance position but Bacolod is retaining full guard. #T3#
Bacolod is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Neves controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bacolod working a defensive guard here.
Neves tries to free his leg and advance position but Bacolod is retaining full guard.
Bacolod tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jab by Neves.
Neves lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CL2#
Neves darts in and clinches Bacolod up against the cage.#T4#
Neves tries to score a body lock takedown but Bacolod shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bacolod lands with a left to the head. #CUT#It looks like Bruno Neves has been cut.
Our sources have told us that Bacolod has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Bacolod is pushing Neves up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #TD2#
Neves manages to pull guard.
Bacolod trying to control but Neves is working from the bottom.
Neves looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Neves keeping full guard, as Bacolod tries to pass.
Bacolod is pushing down on Neves's leg trying to pass to half guard. Neves is fighting to maintain full guard but Bacolod has managed to sneak the leg through.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bruno Neves comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Neves has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruno Neves!

Bruno Neves gave a mention to Voodoo Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

 

Event: WVT 69: Knox v Torvik     
Date:   Feb 04, 2023
#R1#
Bacolod has a takedown stuffed.
Bacolod misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Shavers steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bacolod.#CL2#
Shavers closes the distance and pushes Bacolod back into the cage.
Our sources have told us that Bacolod has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Shavers lands with a short shot to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Bacolod. #TD#
Bacolod drags the fight down to the ground.
Shavers looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shavers's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Bacolod wants to stand up but Shavers is controlling him.
Shavers tries to free his leg and advance position but Bacolod is retaining full guard.
Bacolod has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T1#
Bacolod throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Shavers must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Shavers controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Bacolod keeping full guard, as Shavers tries to pass.
Bacolod will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bacolod is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Bacolod dives in for a single leg takedown but Shavers sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Shavers is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Shavers stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Shavers works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bacolod fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jingky Bacolod. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bacolod jumps guard but Shavers stands there with Bacolod around his waist. Bacolod gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bacolod has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Shavers avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T2#
Bacolod fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bacolod taking a breather.#TD#
Bacolod pulls guard successfully.
Bacolod working a defensive guard here.
Shavers looking to pass the guard.
Shavers content to stall in guard here.
Shavers looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Bacolod is looking for a triangle but Shavers pushes his legs off easily. #T3#
Shavers looking to pass the guard.
Shavers trying to control the position from guard on top but Bacolod is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bacolod pulls Shavers in to control the position.
Shavers sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Bacolod is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Shavers stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bacolod swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bacolod wants to sweep but no luck.
Bacolod is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Shavers is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Good work by Bacolod as he checks the leg kick.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
No luck for Bacolod with that takedown attempt.
Shavers wants to counter the offense by Bacolod and move into the clinch position.
Bacolod misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Shavers connects with a solid leg kick.
Bacolod fails with a takedown attempt.
Bacolod gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Shavers counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bacolod slips a jab and a cross from Shavers.
Bacolod motions for Shavers to come forward. Bacolod throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bacolod slips under a jab from Shavers.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Earnie Shavers 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#
A big right from Shavers misses.
Shavers pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Shavers has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.#CL2#
Shavers gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Shavers is struggling to control the position.
Shavers goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Bacolod escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shavers bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bacolod's head backwards.
Shavers is looking to clinch but Bacolod is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shavers uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bacolod.
Shavers swinging wildly here.
Shavers lands a glancing blow to the side of Bacolod's head.#T1#
Bacolod shoots in and drives through. Shavers sprawls well.
Shavers lands an overhand right.
Bacolod throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shavers looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Shavers tries to close the distance and clinch but Bacolod swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bacolod takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bacolod misses with a takedown attempt - Shavers sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Shavers misses with a body shot.
Bacolod closes the distance and clinches up with Shavers, looking for a takedown. Bacolod pushes Shavers against the cage but Shavers circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jingky Bacolod. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jab by Shavers.
Shavers tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T2#
Shavers throws a low kick but Bacolod avoids it.
Shavers scores with a kick to the body.
Shavers lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Shavers.
Bacolod moves in looking to clinch but Shavers pushes him off.
Shavers throws a right hand that misses
and Bacolod counters with a three punch combo that has Shavers backing up. Shavers nods at Bacolod to acknowledge the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bacolod checks a leg kick.
Shavers goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Shavers lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bacolod swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shavers tries to counter with a clinch but Bacolod shakes him off and moves away.
Bacolod darts in looking for a takedown but Shavers gets double underhooks and turns Bacolod into the cage.
Bacolod managing to block the knees to the body from Shavers. #T3##TD#
Bacolod successfully pulls guard.
Shavers pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bacolod is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shavers postures up.
Shavers has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bacolod 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#
Bacolod wants to pass to mount but Shavers is defending the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Shavers manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Shavers controlling Bacolod's posture.
Shavers controls Bacolod momentarily but Bacolod frees himself. #T4##SUB#
Bacolod drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bacolod jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Bacolod drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bacolod jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bacolod throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Shavers works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Shavers controls Bacolod momentarily but Bacolod frees himself.
Bacolod wants to control from the top but Shavers keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Earnie Shavers showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Shavers throws a leg kick but Bacolod sees it coming and moves out of range.
Shavers connects with a body shot.
Earnie Shavers seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A punch combination from Shavers misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Bacolod misses the target.
Shavers fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Shavers scores with a jab to the body.
Bacolod dodges the punch combination from Shavers.
Bacolod tries for a takedown but Shavers sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bacolod misses with a takedown
and Shavers counters with a leg kick.
Shavers fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Shavers takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T1#
Bacolod tries for a takedown but Shavers circles away easily
and Shavers counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jingky Bacolod. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shavers looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Earnie Shavers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shavers throws a body punch but Bacolod moves out of range.
Bacolod gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Shavers counters with a nice uppercut.
Bacolod on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bacolod tries to clinch but Shavers is having none of it.
Bacolod displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shavers throws out the jab.
Bacolod seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Shavers lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Shavers chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T2#
Bacolod misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bacolod shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Shavers but Shavers pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bacolod looks to clinch
and Shavers counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shavers leaves Bacolod with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Shavers jabs Bacolod to the body, keeping him at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shavers misses with a low kick.
Shavers throws a hook but Bacolod blocks it.#T3#
Bacolod throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Shavers's waist but Shavers gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bacolod off to one side.
Bacolod misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bacolod has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and Shavers holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Bacolod fails to pull guard.
Shavers just leaning against Bacolod, taking a breather.
Shavers lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bacolod avoids the elbow strike from Shavers, against the cage.
Earnie Shavers is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Shavers misses with some punches.
Bacolod drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Shavers gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Shavers tries to land knees in the clinch but Bacolod avoids the damage to the body. #T4#
Shavers scores with a hook to the body.
Shavers prevents the takedown attempt.
Shavers struggles to land a body shot inside as Bacolod controls his hands.
Shavers has Bacolod pushed against the cage.
Bacolod wants a takedown.
Bacolod dodges an elbow strike from Shavers.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bacolod drops down looking for an ankle pick but Shavers pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bacolod fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Shavers avoids it really well and circles away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Earnie Shavers comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Shavers 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 26:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 26:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Earnie Shavers!

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

 

Event: WVT 61: Ihantala v McDonald 3     
Date:   Jan 07, 2023
#R1#
Unbelivable stuffs the takedown attempt from Bacolod. Bacolod gets slowly back to his feet.
Bacolod misses with a looping right.
Unbelivable throws a leg kick but Bacolod moved away.
Bacolod tries to counter by clinching up but Unbelivable breaks away and moves out of range.
Bacolod misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bacolod avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Unbelivable shoots and misses #CL#
and Bacolod counters by moving into the clinch.
Bacolod tries to land a knee to the head but Unbelivable blocks with his arms. #BC#
Bacolod breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Unbelivable, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #CL#
Bacolod has closed the distance and engaged Unbelivable in a clinch.
Unbelivable is trying to break the clinch but Bacolod is controlling him.#TD#
Bacolod drags the fight down to the ground. #T1#
Bacolod controls Unbelivable momentarily but Unbelivable frees himself.
Bacolod tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bacolod wants to stand and escape but Unbelivable is having none of it.
Unbelivable trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bacolod 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.
Unbelivable throws a big right hand that misses.
Unbelivable scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bacolod will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Unbelivable throws a strike but Bacolod rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Unbelivable controls Bacolod momentarily but Bacolod frees himself.
Bacolod loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bacolod stays in close to Unbelivable's body and controls the position. #T2#
Unbelivable wants to get back to his feet but Bacolod is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bacolod throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Unbelivable wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Bacolod trying to control the position from guard on top but Unbelivable is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bacolod looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Unbelivable wants to sweep here but Bacolod controlling him for the moment.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T3#
Bacolod trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Unbelivable tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bacolod dives in for a single leg takedown but Unbelivable sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bacolod is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Unbelivable drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Our sources have told us that Bacolod has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
A body shot lands from Bacolod.
Bacolod comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#It looks like Usko Unbelivable has been cut.
Bacolod is working for takedown but Unbelivable is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jingky Bacolod. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Bacolod tries to pull guard but Unbelivable forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Unbelivable looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bacolod tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bacolod tries to pull guard but Unbelivable won't allow it.
Bacolod drops down looking for an ankle pick but Unbelivable pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bacolod fails with a takedown attempt.
Unbelivable throws a counter combo.
Unbelivable moves in looking to clinch but Bacolod pushes him off.
Unbelivable looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bacolod is fending him off so far but Unbelivable persists. Nope, Bacolod circles away and we're back to standing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Unbelivable shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bacolod's guard.
Unbelivable wants to pass the guard but Bacolod is keeping the position.
Bacolod wants to stand and escape but Unbelivable is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jingky Bacolod dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Usko Unbelivable's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Unbelivable throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bacolod fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bacolod is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Unbelivable can do to turn this around?
Nice takedown defense from Unbelivable. No joy for Bacolod on that attempt.
Unbelivable throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Unbelivable dives in and grabs Bacolod's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bacolod pushes down on Unbelivable's head and hops out.
Unbelivable has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Bacolod shoots in for a takedown but Unbelivable shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jingky Bacolod. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Bacolod crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Unbelivable - the referee stops the clock and Bacolod gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Unbelivable. Bacolod manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Unbelivable scores with a nice strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Unbelivable leaves Bacolod with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Unbelivable moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT2#It looks like Jingky Bacolod has been cut.#T1#
Unbelivable goes for a double leg but Bacolod avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bacolod continues to drive forward.
Unbelivable shoots in for a double leg but Bacolod sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Unbelivable throws a body kick that misses.
Unbelivable keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Unbelivable moves in looking to clinch but Bacolod pushes him off.
Unbelivable tries for a takedown but Bacolod circles away easily
and Bacolod counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Unbelivable thinking.
Unbelivable goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Unbelivable tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bacolod swivels and escapes.
Bacolod half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T2#
Bacolod shoots for a takedown but Unbelivable saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL2#
Unbelivable rushes Bacolod and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bacolod is trying to pull guard but Unbelivable has him pressed against the cage.
Bacolod is looking for a takedown.
Bacolod tries to pull guard but Unbelivable forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Unbelivable tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bacolod just stands there and leans against the cage.
Unbelivable stalling in the clinch. #BC#
Bacolod pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bacolod avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bacolod throws a big counter combination but Unbelivable scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Jingky Bacolod is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bacolod scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Unbelivable shoots in and drives through. Bacolod sprawls well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Bacolod rushes Unbelivable and presses him up against the cage.#T3#
Bacolod tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Unbelivable just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bacolod is working for takedown but Unbelivable is calmly controlling the position for now.
Unbelivable tries to stall but Bacolod uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #TD#
Bacolod ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Bacolod no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Unbelivable postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Unbelivable throws a big elbow that misses.
Unbelivable throwing strikes but missing.
Bacolod tries to strike from the bottom.
Unbelivable pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bacolod is keeping the position for now.
Unbelivable wants to control from the top but Bacolod keeps moving. #T4#
Unbelivable trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Unbelivable is pushing down on Bacolod's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bacolod is fighting to maintain full guard but Unbelivable has managed to sneak the leg through.
Unbelivable wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bacolod keeps working. #SUB2#
Unbelivable is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bacolod defends it well. #SUB2#
Unbelivable is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bacolod is just riding it out for now. Unbelivable eventually gives up the hold.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Bacolod looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Usko Unbelivable showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Bacolod defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Unbelivable.
Bacolod tries to clinch up but Unbelivable circles away and keeps his distance.
Unbelivable goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Unbelivable avoids the head kick by Bacolod.
Bacolod shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Unbelivable but Unbelivable pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bacolod sets himself, and Unbelivable steps forward looking for the clinch! Bacolod avoids it this time.
Bacolod is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bacolod misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bacolod with a lazy takedown attempt
and Unbelivable counters with a two punch combo.
Unbelivable moves into range and lands a nice body kick. #T1##KD2#
Nice combo by Unbelivable! Oh, that's hurt him - Bacolod falls to the canvas and Unbelivable follows him into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bacolod takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Unbelivable trying to control the position but Bacolod is working away. #SUB2#
Unbelivable is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bacolod has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bacolod tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Unbelivable wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Unbelivable has hold of Bacolod's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Bacolod seems comfortable defending it but Unbelivable has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Bacolod is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Bacolod is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Unbelivable couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Usko Unbelivable!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Usko Unbelivable made sure he mentioned Sportivité, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

 

Event: WVT 54: Ihantala v Melondov     
Date:   Dec 14, 2022
#R1#
Goldberg bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bacolod's head.#CUT2#It looks like Jingky Bacolod has been cut.
Bacolod ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Goldberg moves away.
Goldberg misses with a double jab
and Bacolod counters with a low kick, right behind Goldberg 's knee.
Bacolod fakes the leg kick and cracks Goldberg in the body.
Bacolod has a takedown stuffed.#CL#
Bacolod closes the distance and clinches.
Goldberg misses with a hook from the clinch.
Goldberg misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bacolod.
Goldberg stops a takedown attempt from Bacolod.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bacolod blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Bacolod escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Goldberg looks to land a combination but Bacolod avoids it well.
Goldberg throws a jab when Bacolod was well out of range.
Bacolod appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bill Goldberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goldberg throws a jab when Bacolod was well out of range.#T1#
Goldberg misses with an uppercut #KD#
and Bacolod counters with a left and a right that hurts Goldberg! He wobbles and falls to the floor - he's in big trouble! Bacolod jumps into full mount! #ROC#Goldberg is rocked!
Bacolod throws some wild stikes that Goldberg manages to avoid easily.
Goldberg is still in real trouble! Can Bacolod finish him?
Bacolod throws some wild stikes that Goldberg manages to avoid easily.
Bacolod 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.
Bacolod throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Bacolod unloads with some shots from mount but Goldberg bucks and avoids them well.
Bacolod punching from mount but Goldberg doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Bacolod throwing strikes here but Goldberg is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage. #SUB#
Bacolod is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Goldberg to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Goldberg shrugs it off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Bacolod looking to secure an arm triangle but Goldberg defends it well.
Goldberg wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Bacolod.
Goldberg seems to have recovered his senses.
Bacolod sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!#SU#
Bacolod gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Goldberg lands a two punch combo. #CL#
Bacolod clinches up with Goldberg and pushes him back against the cage.
Goldberg struggles to land a body shot inside as Bacolod controls his hands.
Bacolod is trying to pull guard but Goldberg has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jingky Bacolod. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Goldberg throws a punch but it's blocked by Bacolod. #TD#
Bacolod drags the fight down to the ground.
Bacolod wants to sweep here but Goldberg controlling him for the moment. #T2##ES#
Bacolod is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Goldberg presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #BC#
Bacolod breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Goldberg misses.
Goldberg throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Goldberg misses with a hook
and Bacolod counters with a left to the body. #CL#
Goldberg tries to keep at a distance but Bacolod has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Bacolod breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Bacolod clinches with his opponent.
Bacolod has Goldberg pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Goldberg is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Bacolod - that's hurt Goldberg badly! Oh, another knee lands and Goldberg is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Goldberg doesn't seem to be complaining.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Jingky Bacolod!
Jingky Bacolod managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing, into his post fight interview.

 

Event: WVT 49: Ihantala v Svyatogor     
Date:   Nov 25, 2022
#R1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Bacolod tightens his grip and picks DeCoteau up, before dumping him to the ground. DeCoteau manages to land in guard.
Bacolod wants to control from the top but DeCoteau keeps moving. #SUB#
DeCoteau throws his legs up looking for a submission but Bacolod uses it to pass to side control.
Bacolod throws an elbow but DeCoteau slips to the side and avoids it well.
Bacolod tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Bacolod working away.
DeCoteau is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bacolod tries to move to mount but DeCoteau blocks the move with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeCoteau is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bacolod's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
DeCoteau looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1#
Bacolod wants to control but DeCoteau is keeping him busy.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bacolod in particular looking to stall.
DeCoteau has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bacolod is working away from the top position though.
Bacolod perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Bacolod wants to free his trapped foot but DeCoteau is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Bacolod is looking for a kimura but DeCoteau is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bacolod to get the leverage.
DeCoteau is staying active underneath Bacolod, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bacolod throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bacolod not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
DeCoteau gets back to full guard. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bacolod passes DeCoteau's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
DeCoteau is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
DeCoteau trying to control but Bacolod postures up.
DeCoteau is trying is best to control the position here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bacolod stalling.
DeCoteau trying to hold on to Bacolod's head to control him but Bacolod postures up.
Bacolod tries to pass the half guard into mount. DeCoteau knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
DeCoteau wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
DeCoteau has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bacolod is working away from the top position though.
Bacolod is taking a breather. DeCoteau 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.
Bacolod's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Bacolod closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. DeCoteau quickly recovers to half guard.
DeCoteau trying to control from the bottom. #SUB#
DeCoteau looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bacolod stalling.
Bacolod throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T4#
DeCoteau manages to get to full guard.
Bacolod must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
DeCoteau has his foot on Bacolod's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bacolod works his way back into a safe position though.
Bacolod working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bacolod postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB#
DeCoteau had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bacolod defends it easily.
Bacolod trying to control the position from guard on top but DeCoteau is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bacolod's corner is telling him to maintain position.
DeCoteau trying to control the position. #SUB#
Bacolod got a little sloppy there for a moment and DeCoteau has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bacolod has managed to get both his arms back between DeCoteau's legs - danger averted.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jingky Bacolod dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL#
DeCoteau closes the distance and clinches.
DeCoteau tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD2#
Bacolod pulls guard effortlessly.
DeCoteau throws a strike but Bacolod rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
DeCoteau wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Bacolod is now in half guard.
Bacolod missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bacolod is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Bacolod prevents DeCoteau from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bacolod has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
DeCoteau trying to control but Bacolod postures up. #SU2#
Bacolod decides to stand and escape the position. #TD2#
Bacolod looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Bacolod throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
DeCoteau gets full guard.#SUB#
DeCoteau is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bacolod is aware though and is defending well.
Bacolod controlling from the top position.
DeCoteau tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
DeCoteau might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bacolod trying to control but DeCoteau is working from the bottom.
DeCoteau wants to sweep but no luck.
DeCoteau is adopting a defensive guard.
Jingky Bacolod has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bacolod trying to control the position from guard on top but DeCoteau is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
DeCoteau looking for a guillotine here but Bacolod defends easily. #SUB#
DeCoteau is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
DeCoteau has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bacolod can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Bacolod throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
DeCoteau looking for a guillotine here but Bacolod defends easily.
Bacolod passes DeCoteau's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
DeCoteau is staying active underneath Bacolod, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Bacolod is working for a kimura here but DeCoteau manages to reverse the position and he's now in Bacolod's guard.
Bacolod trying to control the position. #T4##SUB2#
Bacolod isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. DeCoteau stacks Bacolod on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by DeCoteau!
DeCoteau working away.
DeCoteau tries to move into full mount but can't pass Bacolod's legs.
Bacolod defending against the ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
DeCoteau has control of an arm but Bacolod manages to advance to DeCoteau's back!
DeCoteau can't escape the position. #SUB2#
Bacolod goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. DeCoteau escapes and is now in half guard on top.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jingky Bacolod will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Bacolod takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
DeCoteau throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bacolod with the counter takedown but DeCoteau avoids it easily.
DeCoteau throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
DeCoteau throws a jab when Bacolod was well out of range.
Bacolod looks like he wants to counter punch here.
DeCoteau misses with a wild body shot.
Bacolod changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD2#
DeCoteau gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB#
DeCoteau is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Bacolod stands up and waves to DeCoteau to follow him. #TD#
Bacolod gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows DeCoteau to score an easy takedown into full guard.#T1#
Bacolod throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
DeCoteau postures up. #SUB2#
Bacolod has his foot on DeCoteau's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. DeCoteau works his way back into a safe position though.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as DeCoteau accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bacolod is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst DeCoteau is controlling him.
Bacolod has his hands on DeCoteau's head, controlling the position.
Caleb DeCoteau has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bacolod keeping moving, preventing DeCoteau from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Bacolod had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. DeCoteau defends it easily.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
DeCoteau is looking to clinch but Bacolod is avoiding it.
Bacolod moves out of range as DeCoteau strikes.
Bacolod uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by DeCoteau.
Jingky Bacolod is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
DeCoteau lands an overhand right.
Bacolod stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bacolod wants it to stay on the feet.
DeCoteau throws a series of punches but Bacolod avoids them all with ease.
DeCoteau moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBacolod.
DeCoteau misses with a low kick.#T3#
DeCoteau throws the left hand but Bacolod avoids the punch easily.
DeCoteau looks to land a right hand but Bacolod moved out of range.
Bacolod tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but DeCoteau paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD2#
Bacolod gets the takedown into side control.
DeCoteau is trying to control Bacolod's posture but Bacolod avoids it. #SU2#
Bacolod decides to take the fight back to the feet. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Bacolod.

DeCoteau bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bacolod moves in looking to clinch but DeCoteau pushes him off.#CL2#
Bacolod clinches up against the cage.
DeCoteau tries to score a body lock takedown but Bacolod shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Bacolod jumps guard.
DeCoteau postures up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bacolod is on top in guard. #REVB##SUB#
DeCoteau has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bacolod can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
DeCoteau has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Bacolod 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 DeCoteau.
Jingky Bacolod is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
DeCoteau is being controlled here.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Caleb DeCoteau.
I think Bacolod has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jingky Bacolod!

Jingky Bacolod managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing, into his post fight interview.

 

Event: WVT 41: Motts v Veainu     
Date:   Oct 26, 2022
#R1#
Oliva tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#CL#
Bacolod gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Oliva pulls guard effortlessly.
Oliva wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Bacolod is now in half guard.
Oliva is trying to get back to full guard.
Bacolod tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Oliva. #SUB#
Bacolod is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Oliva doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bacolod.
Oliva makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Oliva.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliva has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Oliva looking for a sweep. Not yet Oliva, not yet. #T1#
Bacolod trying to control the position from guard on top but Oliva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Oliva 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.
Bacolod wants to control from the top but Oliva keeps moving.
Oliva pulls Bacolod in close to prevent any damage.
Oliva 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.
Bacolod has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Oliva bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bacolod's guard. #REVB##T2#
Oliva looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bacolod is looking to stand up but Oliva isn't so interested in that idea.
Bacolod has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Oliva trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Bacolod manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Bacolod postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T3#
Oliva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bacolod is one step ahead there.
Oliva working a defensive guard here.
Oliva tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bacolod postures up.
Oliva looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Oliva wants to improve his position but instead Bacolod has moved into half guard.
Oliva tries to get to full guard but Bacolod has control of the leg.
Oliva keeps trying to improve his position.
Oliva wants to get back to full guard but Bacolod has mounted him!
Oliva wants to hold on but Bacolod pushes him away.
Oliva regains half guard.#T4#
Oliva regains full guard. Nicely done.
Oliva manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bacolod manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Bacolod is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bacolod wants to improve his position but instead Oliva has moved into half guard.
Oliva is nestled in close to Bacolod, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Bacolod wants to improve his position but Oliva is controlling well.
Bacolod looks like he's trying to stand up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bacolod is trying to control but can't.
Bacolod is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Oliva takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Bacolod trying to control but Oliva postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Biscuit Oliva 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#
Oliva pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bacolod is out of range and Oliva settles back down.
Bacolod changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
That kick from Oliva tenderised Bacolod's leg. Bacolod is trying to keep his angry face on.
Oliva blocks a head kick by Bacolod.
Oliva defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bacolod.
Bacolod takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bacolod misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Oliva.
Oliva throws a leg kick that misses.
Bacolod takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Oliva stuffs the takedown attempt from Bacolod. Bacolod gets slowly back to his feet.
Bacolod tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot by Bacolod.
Bacolod keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Oliva fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bacolod is out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Bacolod blocks the leg kick.
It looked like Bacolod was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T1#
A slapping leg kick lands for Oliva.
Oliva with a nice calf kick.
Oliva scoring well with a low kick there.
Oliva throws a low kick but Bacolod avoids it.
Oliva motions for Bacolod to come forward. Oliva throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bacolod feinted with a counter takedown.
Oliva chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Biscuit Oliva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oliva tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bacolod attempts a counter takedown but Oliva avoids it well and moves away.
Bacolod is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bacolod shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Oliva flicks out a counter leg kick but Bacolod steps away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jingky Bacolod. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bacolod steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Oliva. That one must have hurt.
Oliva lands a leg kick that knocks Bacolod off balance momentarily.
Bacolod shoots in looking for a takedown. Oliva tries to sprawl out of it but Bacolod keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Oliva manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Oliva connects with a solid leg kick. #T2#
Oliva with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bacolod blocks the body kick.
Bacolod swinging wildly here.
Bacolod moves out of range of the leg kick from Oliva.
Bacolod shoots in for a double leg but Oliva sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oliva swats away the attempt to clinch by Bacolod.
Bacolod avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Oliva looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Oliva thumps Bacolod with a low kick.
Oliva connects with a solid leg kick.
Bacolod avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bacolod tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Oliva manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Oliva takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bacolod lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Oliva circles away quickly and effectively.
Oliva thumps Bacolod with a low kick.
An inside leg kick from Oliva misses.
It looked like Bacolod was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Bacolod is looking to land body kicks.
Bacolod tries to close the distance and clinch but Oliva swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Oliva looks to land a body kick but Bacolod moved away.
Bacolod has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Oliva.
Bacolod avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bacolod appears to be looking for a big counter.#TD2#
Oliva closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Oliva taking a break here but Bacolod is having none of it and regains half guard.
Oliva sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T4#
Nice strikes from Oliva there.
Bacolod is trying to maintain the position but Oliva is very close to passing his half guard.
Oliva with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oliva wants to take a breather but Bacolod is having none of it.
Bacolod is looking to improve his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Oliva uses his free foot to push down on Bacolod's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Bacolod.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Biscuit Oliva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Bacolod moves out of range of the leg kick from Oliva.
Oliva tries to score with a low kick but Bacolod moves his leg out of the way.
Bacolod tries to clinch but Oliva is having none of it.
Bacolod checks a leg kick.
Bacolod fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Oliva avoids it really well and circles away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Oliva.
Oliva has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A slapping leg kick lands for Oliva.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Bacolod rushes Oliva and presses him up against the cage.
Bacolod is looking for a takedown.
Oliva has a couple of punches blocked by Bacolod.
Bacolod tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Oliva smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jingky Bacolod. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Oliva manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Bacolod on his heels. He'll look to pass Bacolod's guard now, I'm sure.#T1#
Oliva sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Oliva wants to control from the top but Bacolod keeps moving.
Bacolod controls Oliva momentarily but Oliva frees himself.
Oliva controls from within his opponent's guard.
Oliva sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bacolod's guard.
Oliva frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Bacolod is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T2#
Bacolod is looking to improve his position but Oliva isn't that keen on the idea.
Oliva looking to control but Bacolod is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Oliva controlling from mount.
Bacolod keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Oliva can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bacolod is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
BOOM! Oliva connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Bacolod is desperately trying to improve his position but Oliva has a good base and remains in mount.#T3#
Bacolod tries to lock up and control but Oliva gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Oliva tries to control but Bacolod wriggling away.
Oliva in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Bacolod tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Oliva content just to control the position here.
Oliva trying to control but Bacolod is having none of it.
Oliva controlling from the full mount.
Oliva trying to control but Bacolod is having none of it. #T4#
Bacolod wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Bacolod's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Oliva tries to control but Bacolod wriggling away.
Bacolod working to try and regain half guard.
Oliva wants to control the pace but Bacolod is squirming around nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Oliva lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Bacolod hang on?
Jingky Bacolod has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Oliva trying to control but Bacolod is having none of it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Biscuit Oliva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Oliva 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 Topper Green scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Biscuit Oliva!

Our winner, Biscuit Oliva, 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: WVT 35: Honda v Smith     
Date:   Sep 28, 2022
#R1#
Zexi digs a good hook to Bacolod's body.
Bacolod defending well as Zexi loads up on a big left hand.
Zexi misses the jab.
Nice takedown defense from Zexi. No joy for Bacolod on that attempt.
Zexi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Zexi wants it to stay on the feet.#CL#
Bacolod has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC#
Bacolod's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bacolod wants to clinch.
Bacolod misses with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Zexi misses its intended target.
Bacolod takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bacolod checks a leg kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bacolod.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jingky Bacolod. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Zexi connects with a crisp jab.
Bacolod blocks a head kick by Zexi.
Zexi misses with a hook. Bacolod ducked under it nicely.
A slow jab from Zexi misses its intended target.
Bacolod misses with a takedown attempt - Zexi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Zexi misses with a jab to the body
enabling Bacolod to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#It looks like Dai Zexi has been cut.
Dai Zexi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A nice leg kick lands there from Zexi. #TD#
Bacolod closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Zexi quickly recovers to half guard.
Bacolod slows the pace down in half guard. #T2#
Zexi wants to control but Bacolod is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Bacolod is trying to work for a kimura but Zexi is defending well.
Bacolod missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bacolod not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zexi tries to get to full guard but Bacolod has control of the leg. #SU#
Bacolod gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Bacolod looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Zexi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T3#
Bacolod takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bacolod keeps Zexi at a distance using the push kick.
Zexi throws a shot from downtown. Bacolod moves away and avoids it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Zexi, as that shot connected.
Zexi lands a head shot.
Bacolod tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Zexi defends well and Bacolod ends up having to push Zexi into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Zexi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Our sources have told us that Bacolod has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Zexi wants to get back to striking at distance but Bacolod won't allow it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zexi.
Zexi letting Bacolod take a breather here.#BC#
Bacolod manages to break the clinch.
Zexi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T4#
Bacolod shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bacolod with a lazy takedown attempt
and Zexi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zexi punishes Bacolod's body with a nice straight punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zexi wants to slow Bacolod down by chopping away at his legs.
Bacolod appears to be looking for a big counter.
Zexi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bacolod uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zexi.
Bacolod shoots in but no luck this time.
Bacolod takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bacolod will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bacolod tries to score a power double leg takedown but Zexi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bacolod somewhat.
Bacolod is breathing heavily.
Bacolod walks into a straight right hand from Zexi.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dai Zexi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dai Zexi's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Bacolod slips a straight right by Zexi.#CUT2#It looks like Jingky Bacolod has been cut.
Bacolod ducks under a wild hook from Zexi.
A big left from Zexi misses.
A little feinted left hand from Bacolod on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Zexi 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 Bacolod has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bacolod and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bacolod tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Zexi swivels and escapes.
Zexi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Zexi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bacolod half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Zexi throws a hook but Bacolod blocks it.
As Zexi tries to get set, Bacolod tries to push him back and clinch up but Zexi manages to avoid the attempt.
Zexi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A jab from Zexi misses.
It looked like Bacolod wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Zexi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zexi walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bacolod checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Zexi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bacolod counters with a left and a right that stings Zexi.
Zexi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bacolod manages to avoid it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Zexi. #T1#
Bacolod has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bacolod there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bacolod will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Zexi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Zexi misses the jab.
Zexi throws a jab but it's blocked by Bacolod.
Bacolod fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Zexi avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jingky Bacolod. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bacolod shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Zexi sprawls well. Zexi wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bacolod gets slowly back to his feet.
Zexi misses with a wild body shot.
Zexi misses with a straight right.
Dai Zexi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zexi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bacolod has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T2#
Zexi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bacolod has a takedown stuffed.
Zexi looks to land a right hand but Bacolod moved out of range.
Zexi looks to land a left hand but Bacolod moved out of range nicely.
Zexi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bacolod fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bacolod takes one on the button.
Zexi throws out a loose jab but Bacolod uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bacolod appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A big right from Zexi misses.
Bacolod closes the distance and clinches up with Zexi, looking for a takedown. Bacolod pushes Zexi against the cage but Zexi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bacolod displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zexi throws out the jab.
Dai Zexi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bacolod shoots in for a takedown but Zexi shows good takedown defense.
Zexi throws a head kick but Bacolod moves out of range. #T3#
Zexi loads up on a big right hand but Bacolod slips the punch.
Bacolod is looking for a counter combo.
Zexi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bacolod misses with a head kick.
Zexi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bacolod's sensitive parts.
Bacolod tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Zexi defends well and Bacolod ends up having to push Zexi into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Zexi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zexi lands a shoulder strike.
Zexi misses with a punch to the body.
Bacolod misses with a punch to the body.
Zexi displaying some good clinch control by pressing Bacolod up against the cage.
Zexi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Zexi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Zexi tries to break free but Bacolod pushes him back against the cage.
Bacolod's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T4#
Bacolod misses with some punches.
Bacolod blocking some punches. #BC#
Bacolod breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zexi is looking to chop away at Bacolod's legs.
Zexi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zexi throws out a leg kick but Bacolod moves out of range and Zexi only half commits.
Zexi misses with a wild body shot.
A slow jab from Zexi misses its intended target.
Zexi throws a looping overhand right but Bacolod ducks down to avoid it.
Zexi tests Bacolod's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bacolod moves out of range of the strikes.
Bacolod throws a series of punches but Zexi avoids them all with ease.
No luck for Bacolod with that takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dai Zexi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Bacolod slips under a jab from Zexi.
Zexi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bacolod on the side of the head.
A big right from Zexi misses. #CL#
Bacolod moves into the clinch.
Zexi tries to throw a body punch but Bacolod avoids it by throwing Zexi back against the cage.
Zexi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bacolod backwards.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Bacolod jumps guard but Zexi stands there with Bacolod around his waist. Bacolod gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #TD#
Bacolod successfully pulls guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zexi looking to pass the guard.
Zexi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T1#
Zexi trying to control the position but Bacolod is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bacolod tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bacolod is trying to work for a sweep but Zexi has mounted him!
Bacolod keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Zexi takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here. #T2#
Bacolod trying to control the position but Zexi manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB2#
Bacolod preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Zexi.
Zexi is not going to allow Bacolod to sit and survive in this position.
Bacolod rolls, trying to escape but Zexi keeps control of the position.
Bacolod staying busy and making it hard for Zexi to control.
Zexi avoiding Bacolod 's attempts to control his hands. #T3#
A lull in the action here.
Dai Zexi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bacolod tries to break free.
Zexi is looking to control Bacolod but Bacolod is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bacolod tries to roll but Zexi sticks to his back.
Bacolod breaks Zexi's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Zexi pulls Bacolod in close to prevent any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Zexi is on top in guard. #REVB#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bacolod throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dai Zexi!

After the fight, Dai Zexi 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: HFC 118 - Babinski vs Bigg III     
Date:   Jan 22, 2022
#R1#
DJ scores with a push kick.
DJ misses with a two punch combination. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bacolod using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
DJ leaning his opponent against the cage.#BC#
DJ manages to break the clinch.
DJ cracks Bacolod with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
DJ scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
DJ defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bacolod.
DJ throws a big counter combination but Bacolod scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
DJ swats away the attempt to clinch by Bacolod.
DJ pushes Bacolod away with a front kick.#T1#
Bacolod fails to land the takedown.
DJ ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
DJ lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by DJ.
DJ tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
DJ has been working on his boxing with his coaches at 3Band MMA in the buildup to the fight.#CL#
DJ moves into range and clinches up with Bacolod.
Bacolod keeps the fight in the clinch, despite DJ's efforts to push away.#BC#
DJ breaks the clinch.
DJ swinging wildly here.
Bacolod tries to counter with a clinch but DJ shakes him off and moves away.
Bacolod with a lazy takedown attempt
and DJ counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bacolod thinking.
Deontay DJ has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jingky Bacolod.
DJ misses with a head kick. #T2#
DJ lands a body shot.
Bacolod takes one on the chin but seems OK. #CUT#It looks like Jingky Bacolod has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Bacolod clinches with his opponent.
DJ being controlled against the cage.#BC#
DJ breaks from the clinch.
Bacolod is looking to score with low kicks.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from DJ. Bacolod shrugs it off though.
DJ lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A head kick misses from Bacolod.
Bacolod shoots in for a takedown but DJ shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
DJ throws a wild body kick that Bacolod sees coming a mile off.
DJ looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
DJ scores with a spinning back kick!
Bacolod looks winded!#T3##CL#
DJ moves into range and clinches up with Bacolod.
DJ is trying to push Bacolod away but Bacolod has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
DJ breaks the clinch.
DJ throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
DJ throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
DJ misses with a few strikes there. #TD2#
Bacolod gets a double leg takedown into DJ's guard.
DJ is adopting a defensive guard.
Bacolod trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
DJ wants to get back to his feet but Bacolod is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T4#
Bacolod wants to control from the top but DJ keeps moving.
DJ is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bacolod trying to control but DJ is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bacolod keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL2#
Bacolod gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bacolod stalls.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Deontay DJ dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jingky Bacolod's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
A nice leg kick from DJ, right into the meat of the thigh.
A combination from DJ does no damage.
DJ misses with a kick to the body.
DJ is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bacolod can do to turn this around?
DJ fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bacolod blocks a head kick by DJ. #CL#
DJ clinches.
Bacolod tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. DJ smiles and moves away.
A head kick misses from DJ.
Bacolod tries to clinch up but DJ circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bacolod shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. DJ defends it nicely.
Bacolod tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T1#
DJ misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
DJ pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bacolod changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bacolod shoots for a takedown but DJ saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Deontay DJ has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jingky Bacolod.
Bacolod swats away the attempt to clinch by DJ.
DJ avoids a punch combination nicely.
DJ lands a nice shot that snaps Bacolod's head back.
A head kick misses from DJ.
Bacolod changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. DJ tries to avoid it but Bacolod manages to keep hold of a leg and drag DJ to the ground. DJ escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL#
DJ moves into range and clinches up with Bacolod.
Bacolod working hard to break the clinch.
Bacolod looking to throw knees to the head but DJ is blocking nicely.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting DJ here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.#T2#
DJ tries to break the clinch but Bacolod is controlling the position. #BC#
DJ pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
DJ lands with a right hand.
Some wild striking there from DJ.
Bacolod unleashes a big counter combination but DJ bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
DJ misses with a double jab.
Bacolod is looking to clinch.
Bacolod on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
DJ throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Deontay DJ seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters circling a little - DJ finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Bacolod is breathing heavily.
Bacolod fails to land the takedown.#CL#
DJ rushes Bacolod and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T3##BC#
DJ escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
DJ is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bacolod sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bacolod is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Bacolod fails with a takedown attempt.
It looked like DJ wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
DJ moves out of range as Bacolod strikes.
DJ misses with a body kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bacolod or perhaps it was just good defense by DJ, which made it look bad.
Deontay DJ is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bacolod fails in his attempt to clinch.
DJ stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
DJ rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bacolod moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bacolod moves out of range as DJ throws a body kick.
DJ tries a head kick but it misses. #T4##CL2#
Bacolod takes the fight into the clinch.
DJ has had enough of the clinch but Bacolod keeps him there for the moment.
DJ is trying to push Bacolod away but Bacolod has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bacolod is trying to drag DJ to the mat but DJ just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
DJ is looking to break free of the clinch but Bacolod has double underhooks. #BC#
DJ's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
DJ fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#CL#
DJ forces Bacolod back against the cage and clinches.
DJ tries to break the clinch but Bacolod is controlling the position. #BC#
DJ breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
DJ is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Deontay DJ dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jingky Bacolod's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3##CL#
DJ gets a clinch.
Deontay DJ has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short right from Bacolod on the inside.
Bacolod tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. DJ just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC#
DJ breaks from the clinch.
Bacolod blocks a head kick by DJ.
Bacolod with a lazy takedown attempt
and DJ counters with a two punch combo.
Bacolod tries to clinch but DJ moves out of range. #CL#
DJ has managed to clinch. #TD2#
Bacolod has picked DJ up - he's going for a ride! Bacolod dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
DJ looks like he's trying to stand up.
DJ might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1##ES#
DJ kicks off Bacolod and gets to his feet.
DJ fails to land with a series of punches.
Bacolod shoots in for a takedown but DJ shows good takedown defense.
Deontay DJ has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jingky Bacolod.
Bacolod doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bacolod takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
DJ wants to clinch.
DJ throws a body kick that misses.
Bacolod fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL#
DJ instigates a clinch.
Bacolod is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T2#
Bacolod is looking to break free of the clinch but DJ has double underhooks. #BC2#
Bacolod breaks from the clinch.
DJ lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
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!
Bacolod shoots for a takedown but DJ saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL#
DJ rushes Bacolod and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
DJ escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bacolod looks for a takedown but DJ sprawls well.
DJ's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and DJ duly obliges.
DJ ducks under a wild hook from Bacolod.
DJ shoots for a double leg takedown but Bacolod sprawls well. He's pushed DJ's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bacolod drops down looking to force a counter takedown but DJ defends it well.
Bacolod avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T3#
Bacolod on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by DJ. DJ obviously looking to wear him down.
DJ throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bacolod is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
DJ lands a head kick!
DJ tries to clinch but Bacolod moves out of range.
DJ throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bacolod.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bacolod or perhaps it was just good defense by DJ, which made it look bad.
Bacolod tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but DJ defends well and Bacolod ends up having to push DJ into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
DJ digs a good hook to Bacolod's body.
DJ's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and DJ duly obliges.
DJ batters Bacolod with a massive right followed by a huge left! Bacolod is out on his feet looking like a zombie as DJ lands a final crushing right hand to drop Bacolod to the mat with a gruesome thud! DJ is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Deontay DJ!
An out of breath Deontay DJ thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: HFC 110 - Babinski vs Slugger     
Date:   Nov 20, 2021
#R1#
Bacolod dives in and grabs Shavers's left leg, looking for a takedown. Shavers pushes down on Bacolod's head and hops out.
Bacolod looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bacolod misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shavers works the jab nicely.
Bacolod misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shavers.
Shavers misses with a low kick as Bacolod jumps back.
Bacolod throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Shavers throws a body punch but Bacolod moves out of range. #CL2#
Shavers gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Bacolod breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shavers misses with a body shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bacolod.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Shavers rushes Bacolod and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Shavers is pushing Bacolod up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Bacolod tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Shavers just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jingky Bacolod. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1##BC#
Bacolod's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shavers misses with a wild body shot.
Shavers throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bacolod scores with a nice head shot.
Shavers fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Bacolod moves into the clinch.
Bacolod is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Shavers to keep the fight standing.
Bacolod lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bacolod slows down the pace here.
Bacolod is trying to pull guard but Shavers has him pressed against the cage.#T2#
Bacolod tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Shavers just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC#
Bacolod breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shavers misses the shot to the body.
Shavers misses the shot to the body.
Shavers tries to bum rush Bacolod with a series of wild strikes but Bacolod uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bacolod is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Shavers.
Shavers pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bacolod appears to be looking for a big counter.
Shavers dodges the punch combination from Bacolod.
Bacolod shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Shavers but Shavers pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Shavers keeps the fight on the outside.
Shavers lands a body shot. #T3#
A shot to the liver by Shavers. Beautiful body shot.#CL2#
Shavers drives through and clinches with Bacolod against the cage.
Shavers misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shavers throws an elbow but it misses. #BC#
Bacolod breaks from the clinch.
Bacolod takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Earnie Shavers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bacolod shoots in for a double leg but Shavers sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL#
Bacolod pushes Shavers up against the cage in a clinch.
Bacolod is trying to pull guard but Shavers has him pressed against the cage.
Bacolod is trying to pull guard but Shavers turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Bacolod fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bacolod tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Shavers smiles and moves away.
Bacolod tries for a takedown but Shavers sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Shavers is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bacolod rather than just go for the knockout.
Nice defenses there by Bacolod.#T4##CL#
Bacolod closes the distance and clinches.
Shavers prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bacolod is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Shavers misses with some punches.
Bacolod tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Shavers smiles and moves away.
Shavers misses with a straight right.
Bacolod avoids the body shot from Shavers.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bacolod slips a jab and a cross from Shavers.
Shavers scores with a decent looking hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shavers. Bacolod does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bacolod shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Shavers pinned against the cage. Shavers gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Shavers is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Earnie Shavers dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Shavers throws a shot to the body.
Shavers throws a body punch but Bacolod moves out of range.
Shavers throws an overhand right that lands on Bacolod's shoulder, as Bacolod tries to avoid the shot.
Shavers tries to bum rush Bacolod with a series of wild strikes but Bacolod uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Shavers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bacolod was well out of range. Poor timing from Shavers.
As Shavers tries to get set, Bacolod tries to push him back and clinch up but Shavers manages to avoid the attempt.
Earnie Shavers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bacolod uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shavers.
Shavers has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bacolod avoids the body shot from Shavers.
Bacolod shoots in but Shavers avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shavers tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bacolod paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Shavers lands with a shot to the body.
Shavers misses with a body punch #CL#
and Bacolod holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Shavers swings wildly with an uppercut but Bacolod uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Bacolod will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Shavers up against the cage.#BC#
Bacolod's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bacolod connects with the punch.
Shavers throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Shavers. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Shavers avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bacolod sets himself, and Shavers steps forward looking for the clinch! Bacolod avoids it this time.
Shavers swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shavers lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Shavers scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Shavers misses with a hook. Bacolod ducked under it nicely. #T2##CL#
Bacolod gets a clinch.
Come on Shavers - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Bacolod stalling in the clinch.
Shavers on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Shavers doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bacolod avoids the elbow strike from Shavers, against the cage.
Shavers throws an elbow but it misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bacolod is trying to pull guard but Shavers turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Bacolod blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bacolod slowing the pace effectively.
Shavers misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T3#
Bacolod slowing the pace effectively.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Bacolod obliges.
Bacolod will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Shavers up against the cage.#BC#
Bacolod's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shavers throws a low kick, looking for Bacolod's leg but Bacolod calmly moves out of range.
Bacolod fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Shavers avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jingky Bacolod. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shavers displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #T4#
Bacolod slips under a jab from Shavers.
Shavers ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#CL#
Bacolod drives through and clinches with Shavers against the cage.
The referee calls for Bacolod to work.
Bacolod tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Shavers smiles and moves away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shavers looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Shavers throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bacolod stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Shavers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bacolod was well out of range. Poor timing from Shavers.
Shavers lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bacolod at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bacolod moves out of range as Shavers strikes.
Bacolod drops down looking for a counter takedown but Shavers sprawls and moves away.
Bacolod walks into a stiff left hand from Shavers.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Earnie Shavers 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! This is the final round!#R3#
Shavers tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Shavers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shavers swings away with a body shot that misses
and Shavers takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A head kick misses from Bacolod.
No joy there for Shavers, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bacolod feinted with a counter takedown.
Jingky Bacolod is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shavers misses the shot to the body.
Shavers throws a one two combo.
Shavers ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bacolod throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Shavers's waist but Shavers gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bacolod off to one side. #CL#
Bacolod rushes Shavers and presses him up against the cage.
Bacolod throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Shavers blocks it with crossed arms.
Bacolod jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Shavers walks away with a smile on his face. Bacolod gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Shavers fails with an attempt to clinch.
Shavers throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Shavers scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bacolod avoids the body shot from Shavers.
Shavers throws a sloppy body shot
and Bacolod counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shavers tries to clinch up but Bacolod circles away and keeps his distance.
It looked like Bacolod was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Bacolod throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Bacolod closes the distance and pushes Shavers back into the cage.#BC#
Bacolod breaks from the clinch.
Bacolod is looking to clinch.
Bacolod gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Shavers counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jingky Bacolod. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shavers closes the distance looking to clinch
and Bacolod counters with a nice kick to the body.
Shavers scores with a three punch combo! #T2#
Shavers tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bacolod manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bacolod tried to counter with a leg kick but Shavers avoided it.
Shavers connects with a nice looking jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shavers attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Shavers throws a right hand that Bacolod ducks under and follows up with a left that Bacolod also avoids with ease.
Shavers misses with a double jab #CL#
and Bacolod moves into the clinch.
Bacolod unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Bacolod can't get the takedown.
Shavers is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Bacolod throws an elbow but it misses.
Shavers working aggressively here. #T3#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Bacolod wants a takedown.
Bacolod avoiding damage as Shavers throws knees to the body.
Shavers struggles to land a body shot inside as Bacolod controls his hands.
Shavers is trying to stall.
Shavers struggles to land a body shot inside as Bacolod controls his hands.
Shavers throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jingky Bacolod has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bacolod is trying to pull guard but Shavers turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Bacolod lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Shavers on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #T4#
Shavers struggles to land a body shot inside as Bacolod controls his hands. #TD#
Bacolod pulls guard successfully.
Earnie Shavers is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Shavers wants to control from the top but Bacolod keeps moving.
Bacolod pulls Shavers in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Bacolod looking for a guillotine here but Shavers defends easily.
Bacolod avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Earnie Shavers.
I've got Shavers 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Earnie Shavers!

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

 

Event: HFC 92 - Mataitai vs Higgins     
Date:   Aug 22, 2021
#R1##TD#
Bacolod scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Submission is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Submission 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 Bacolod. Oh but Submission has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Bacolod goes limp - he's gone! Submission jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kevin Submission!

 

Event: BLAZE FIGHT NIGHT 1     
Date:   Jul 10, 2021
#R1#
Mvarre is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bacolod.
Mvarre misses with a head kick.
Mvarre looks to land a right hand but Bacolod moved out of range.#CL2#
Bacolod moves into the clinch.
Bacolod goes for a takedown attempt but Mvarre pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bacolod blocks a jab.#TD2#
Mvarre gets caught flat footed, as Bacolod shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Bacolod throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mvarre works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bacolod stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mvarre swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bacolod slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Bacolod advances to mount.
Mvarre is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Mvarre is in a horrible position here. Bacolod smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position. #CUT2#It looks like Pierre Mvarre has been cut.#T1#
Bacolod landing strikes, looking to finish!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bacolod controlling his opponent. #SU2#
Bacolod get's back to his feet.
Mvarre swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #CL2#
and Bacolod counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Bacolod wants a takedown but no success here. #TD2#
Bacolod has hold of one of Mvarre's legs. Mvarre is fighting the takedown attempt but Bacolod gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Bacolod is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Bacolod is looking to work some ground and pound but Mvarre has wrist control.#T2#
Mvarre wants to sweep here but Bacolod controlling him for the moment.
Bacolod is pushing down on Mvarre's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mvarre is fighting to maintain full guard but Bacolod has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bacolod stalling.
Bacolod thows a huge punch but Mvarre dodges it nicely.
Mvarre is trying to get back to full guard.
Bacolod has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bacolod is taking a breather. Mvarre 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.#SUB2#
Bacolod seems to be working for a kimura but Mvarre defends the submission attempt.#T3##SU2#
Bacolod decides to return to a standing position. #CL2#
Bacolod closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Bacolod has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Mvarre is trying to keep an underhook but Bacolod manages to get the takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Bacolod 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.
Mvarre won't allow Bacolod to pass to mount.
Bacolod missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bacolod lands with a punch from half guard. #CUT2#Pierre Mvarre's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.#SUB2#
Mvarre is defending against the submission attempts here by Bacolod.
Bacolod working over Mvarre with some ground and pound. Mvarre looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T4#
Bacolod takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Bacolod lands with a punch from half guard. #CUT2#Jeez, Pierre Mvarre's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jingky Bacolod!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Jingky Bacolod waved his t-shirt featuring Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing's logo in front of the cameras.

 

Event: BBFC 17     
Date:   Jun 05, 2021
#R1#
Bacolod tries to clinch up.
Bacolod blocks a head kick by Talo.
Talo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bacolod.
Bacolod tries to clinch but Talo moves out of range.
Bacolod has a takedown stuffed.
Talo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bacolod's head.
Bacolod ducks right into an uppercut from Talo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Talo wants to land a leg kick but Bacolod is out of range. #CL#
Bacolod closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Talo manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Bacolod clinches up against the cage.
Talo blocks a body shot from Bacolod. #T1#
Bacolod tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Talo smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jingky Bacolod. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Talo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bacolod.
Bacolod takes one to the chin there.
Bacolod misses with a takedown attempt - Talo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bacolod tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Talo swivels and escapes.
Talo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL2#
Talo closes the distance and clinches.
Talo throws a punch but it's blocked by Bacolod.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Talo.
Talo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bacolod backwards.
Talo lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC#
Bacolod pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Talo throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Bacolod counters with a nice leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Talo.
Talo lands with a thumping leg kick. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Talo pushes Bacolod up against the cage in a clinch.
Talo throws a punch but it's blocked by Bacolod.
Talo tries to work over Bacolod's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Talo misses with a punch on the inside.
Bacolod is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Bacolod blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Talo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bacolod tries to score a body lock takedown but Talo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD#
Bacolod jumps guard and drags Talo to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Talo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Bacolod is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Talo is controlling him. #T3#
Talo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Talo passes Bacolod's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Talo is looking to advance position but Bacolod won't allow it.
Bacolod is refusing to be controlled, as Talo sits in half guard. #SUB#
Bacolod looking for submissions off his back.
Bacolod is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Talo wants to stand up but Bacolod has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Talo wants to control but Bacolod is keeping him busy.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Talo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
No luck for Bacolod with that takedown attempt.
Talo dips to his left and cracks Bacolod with an uppercut!
A cross from Talo lands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kauko Johan Talo dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Talo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bacolod slips a straight right by Talo.
Talo with a jab.
Talo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bacolod misses with a takedown attempt - Talo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Talo delivers a nice body kick.
Bacolod takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Bacolod takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Talo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Talo cracks Bacolod with an open hand slap.
Kauko Johan Talo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Talo scores with a sloppy right hand. Bacolod should have avoided that one. #CUT2#It looks like Jingky Bacolod has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Talo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Left hook, right uppercut from Talo.
Bacolod tries to close the distance and clinch up but Talo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kauko Johan Talo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bacolod tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Talo paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Talo closes the distance and pushes Bacolod back into the cage.
Talo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bacolod backwards.
Bacolod blocking some punches.
Talo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bacolod blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Talo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bacolod uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Talo.
Bacolod went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Talo scores with a nice strike.
Talo throws a low kick but Bacolod avoids it.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Talo. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Some bone on bone action there as Bacolod checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
An attempted straight right counter from Bacolod misses the target.
Talo lunges at Bacolod with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bacolod's hand. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bacolod shoots in but Talo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bacolod shoots in but Talo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jingky Bacolod. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Talo throws a series of punches but Bacolod avoids them all with ease.
Bacolod circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bacolod misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Talo.
Bacolod gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bacolod throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Talo to counter with a crisp jab.
Bacolod takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Bacolod fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Talo avoids it really well and circles away.
Talo with a jab.#T3##CL2#
Talo darts in and clinches Bacolod up against the cage.
Talo pushes Bacolod back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bacolod is trying to drag Talo to the mat but Talo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Talo can't find room to land a body shot as Bacolod controls the action.
Talo swings wildly with an uppercut but Bacolod uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bacolod wants to take the fight to the mat but Talo manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Bacolod is trying to break the clinch but Talo is controlling him.
Bacolod blocking some punches.
Kauko Johan Talo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Talo misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Talo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T4#
Talo lands a leg kick that knocks Bacolod off balance momentarily.
Talo tries a head kick but it misses.
Bacolod misses with a low kick.
Talo let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Talo wants to clinch up but Bacolod keeps it at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Talo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bacolod appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Talo wants to clinch but Bacolod slips to the side
and Bacolod counters with a nice kick to the body.
Talo cracks Bacolod with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Talo throws a head kick that half lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bacolod doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Talo counters with a nice uppercut.
Bacolod throws a combination. Talo tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CUT#It looks like Kauko Johan Talo has been cut.
Bacolod fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kauko Johan Talo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Talo pushes Bacolod away with a front kick.
Talo throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Bacolod fails with the takedown
and Talo counters with a stiff right hand.
Talo scores with a nice strike.
Bacolod on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Bacolod takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Talo is looking to clinch.
Bacolod walks into a jab.#ROC2#Bacolod is rocked!
Talo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Talo cracks Bacolod with a hook to the temple - Bacolod is on wobbly legs here! Talo swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Bacolod falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Talo wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Kauko Johan Talo!
Kauko Johan Talo 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: BBFC FIGHT NIGHT 13     
Date:   Apr 30, 2021
#R1##CL2#
Hill fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bacolod, pushing him back against the cage.
Hill is trying to break the clinch but Bacolod has him pressed against the cage.
Bacolod tries to pull guard but Hill holds him up against the cage and eventually Bacolod drops back down to his feet. #BC#
Bacolod's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bacolod shoots in for a takedown but Hill shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bacolod shoots in but Hill avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jingky Bacolod. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hill looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hill fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hill shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Bacolod eats them both and turns towards Hill to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Bacolod fails with a takedown attempt.
Bacolod will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hill is looking for the big counter here.
Hill 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.#T1#
Hill pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bacolod tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hill is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bacolod.
Bacolod seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Hill throws a lazy body kick
and Bacolod counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bacolod misses with a two punch combination.
Hill throws a head kick that misses
and Bacolod counters with a left and a right that stings Hill. #CL#
Bacolod gets a clinch.
A short right from Hill on the inside. #BC2#
Hill manages to break the clinch.
Bacolod shoots in for a double leg but Hill sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hill circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hill tries a head kick but it misses.
Bacolod throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hill's waist but Hill gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bacolod off to one side. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bacolod tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Hill has managed to clinch.
Bacolod tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bacolod looking to slow down the pace here.
Hill taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Hill is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC#
Bacolod's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Bacolod gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hill is pressed up against the cage. Bacolod has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hill down to the mat. Hill avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Bacolod tries for a takedown but Hill circles away easily
and Hill counters with a head kick.
Crucifix Hill is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bacolod misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Hill. #T3#
Hill scores with a shot to the body. #CL2#
Hill moves into range and clinches up with Bacolod.#BC2#
Hill breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Hill moves into the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hill.#BC#
Bacolod breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bacolod throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hill.
A big right from Hill misses.
Bacolod with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hill counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bacolod shoots for a takedown but Hill saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hill lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #CUT2#It looks like Jingky Bacolod has been cut.
Hill scores with a one two! Bacolod had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bacolod dives in for a single leg takedown but Hill sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#T4##BC2#
Hill manages to break the clinch.
Hill connects with a body shot that sends Bacolod's belly button to the back.
Bacolod is breathing heavily.
Hill scores with a head kick.
Hill lands a glancing blow to the side of Bacolod's head.
A slapping body kick lands there for Hill.#CL2#
Hill moves into the clinch.
Hill stalling in the clinch but Bacolod improves position.
A frustrated look appears on Hill's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hill trying to stall but Bacolod improves his position. #BC2#
Hill breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hill throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Crucifix Hill seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bacolod throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hill throws a head kick that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Crucifix Hill dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jingky Bacolod's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Nice straight punches there by Bacolod. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bacolod.
Hill scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Bacolod fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hill tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bacolod swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hill misses with a wild combination.
Bacolod goes for a double leg but Hill avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hill continues to drive forward.
Hill softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hill doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bacolod is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hill gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jingky Bacolod. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hill taking a breather.
Hill is pushing Bacolod up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The crowd are getting on Hill's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.#T1##BC#
Bacolod breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bacolod is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hill sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hill cracks Bacolod with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A jab lands there for Hill.#CL2#
Hill closes the distance and clinches.
Hill wants to break free but Bacolod has control.
Hill has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC2#
Hill breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Bacolod closes the distance and clinches.
Hill presses Bacolod against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bacolod is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hill to keep the fight standing.#T2#
Hill wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bacolod has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Hill breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bacolod has his takedown stuffed
enabling Hill to counter with a crisp jab.
Bacolod looks to land a right hand but Hill moved out of range.#CL#
Bacolod moves into the clinch successfully.
Bacolod wants to break free but Hill has control. #BC2#
Hill pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bacolod is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hill sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hill stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hill wants it to stay on the feet.
Hill slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jingky Bacolod is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hill keeps the fight on the outside.
Bacolod throws a body kick that misses.
Some wild striking there from Hill. #T3#
Hill throws a one two combo.
Hill moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Hill throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bacolod half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hill scores with a head kick. Bacolod tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Bacolod darts in trying to clinch
and Hill counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bacolod avoids the head kick by Hill.
Bacolod swats away the attempt to clinch by Hill.#T4#
Hill tries a head kick but it misses.
Bacolod throws a big counter combination but Hill scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Bacolod avoids the head kick by Hill.
Bacolod wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Hill throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hill scores with a three punch combo!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Hill has managed to clinch.
Hill tries to break the clinch but Bacolod is controlling the position.
Hill is trying to break the clinch but Bacolod has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Bacolod breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bacolod darts in looking for a takedown but Hill gets double underhooks and turns Bacolod into the cage.
Hill raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#BC#
Bacolod's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bacolod or perhaps it was just good defense by Hill, which made it look bad.
Hill looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Crucifix Hill showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jingky Bacolod's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Bacolod tries for a takedown but Hill circles away easily
and Hill counters with a head kick.
Hill misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL2#
Hill clinches.
Bacolod goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hill prevents it.
Bacolod stalls.
Hill has Bacolod pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot in the inside from Hill.
Bacolod trying to land knees to the body. #BC#
Bacolod breaks from the clinch.
Hill fails in his attempt to clinch. #T1#
Hill stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hill wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jingky Bacolod. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bacolod shoots in but no luck this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#KD2#
Hill lands a big head kick that sends Bacolod tumbling to the mat! Hill takes a step backwards and waves Bacolod back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Bacolod is rocked!
Hill throws a head kick that misses.
Oh Bacolod is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bacolod fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bacolod seems to have got his legs back now.
Hill throws a right and a left that Bacolod avoids nicely.
Hill plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
The fighters circle, before Hill throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Bacolod's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Hill lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Crucifix Hill!
A very excited looking Crucifix Hill rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

 

Event: BBFC 7: Bitch Vs. Krutel     
Date:   Mar 20, 2021
#R1#
Unknown wants to clinch.
Unknown tries to clinch up.
Unknown tries for a takedown but Bacolod circles away easily#CL#
and Bacolod moves into the clinch.
Unknown landing knees to the body.
Bacolod avoids a wild elbow strike from Unknown.
Bacolod wants a takedown but no success here.
Bacolod takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#It looks like Jingky Bacolod has been cut.
Unknown tries to throw a body punch but Bacolod avoids it by throwing Unknown back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Unknown just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bacolod's brow.
Unknown tries to land a knee to the head but Bacolod blocks with his arms. #TD#
Bacolod works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #SUB2#
Unknown has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Bacolod should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Unknown has tightened it up now! Bacolod 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 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Bloodsport Unknown!

 

Event: BBFC Fight Night 1     
Date:   Feb 05, 2021
#R1#
Campbell circles away from the clinch attempt
and Campbell cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Jingky Bacolod has been cut.
Bacolod shoots in but no luck this time.
Campbell swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bacolod is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Campbell jabs Bacolod right on the nose. Bacolod blinks but takes it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Campbell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bacolod manages to avoid it.
Campbell throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bacolod looks for a takedown but Campbell sprawls well.#T1#
Bacolod will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jingky Bacolod. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Campbell defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bacolod.
Bacolod closes the distance looking to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Bacolod shoots in and drives through. Campbell sprawls well.
Bacolod fails with a takedown attempt.
A nice side step and Campbell releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Campbell misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Campbell circles away from the clinch attempt.
Campbell thumps Bacolod with a low kick.#T2#
Campbell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bacolod manages to avoid it.
Bacolod swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL#
Bacolod closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Bacolod has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Campbell uses from the top position.
Campbell's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Campbell postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bacolod on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bacolod tries to get out of the position.
Campbell is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Campbell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bacolod has momentary wrist control but Campbell slips an elbow through the middle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Campbell keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bacolod's head.#SUB#
Campbell avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Campbell showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T3#
Campbell stands up over Bacolod, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Campbell 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.
Bacolod looking to control. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Campbell sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bacolod is trying to keep Campbell in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Campbell with a nice head shot there.
Campbell is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bacolod looking to hit a scissor sweep but Campbell is one step ahead there.
Bacolod knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Campbell on the ground.
Campbell is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Julius Campbell dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jingky Bacolod's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Campbell blocks a head kick by Bacolod.
Campbell follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Campbell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bacolod lands with a slapping head kick. #CUT#It looks like Julius Campbell has been cut.
Bacolod misses with a takedown
and Campbell counters with a straight right hand.
Jingky Bacolod seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bacolod fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Campbell is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Campbell scores with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bacolod is looking to land body kicks.#CL#
Bacolod rushes Campbell and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Campbell is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC#
Bacolod breaks from the clinch. #T1#
Campbell throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bacolod counters with a good low kick that Campbell was not able to check.
Nice straight punches there by Campbell. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Campbell.
The fighters circle momentarily. Campbell darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bacolod seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Campbell misses with a low kick.#KD2#
Campbell bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Bacolod! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bacolod trying to keep a closed guard but Campbell is proving a slippery customer.
Campbell is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Bacolod trying to control the position. #T2#
Bacolod being controlled here, momentarily.
Campbell lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Campbell landing with the ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Campbell's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
Bacolod is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Campbell landing with the ground and pound.
Campbell slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T3#
Campbell is working Bacolod over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Campbell controlling from the top position.
Let's hope that Campbell has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Bacolod looking to control.
Bacolod wants to sweep here but Campbell controlling him for the moment. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Campbell advances to half guard.
Campbell looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Campbell seems to be working for a kimura but Bacolod defends the submission attempt.
Bacolod wants to get back to full guard.
Campbell looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bacolod is trying to control but can't.
Campbell seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Well, if Campbell 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Julius Campbell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Bacolod dives in and grabs Campbell's left leg, looking for a takedown. Campbell pushes down on Bacolod's head and hops out.
Bacolod fails with the takedown.
Campbell looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A jab from Campbell misses.
Campbell comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bacolod fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bacolod ducks under a wild hook from Campbell.
Bacolod appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bacolod checks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bacolod tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Campbell flicks out a counter leg kick but Bacolod steps away.
Campbell throws a quick inside leg kick.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Campbell in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Bacolod blocks a low kick nicely.
Julius Campbell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
The fighters circling - Campbell throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bacolod pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Campbell connects with a leg kick.
Campbell stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Campbell wants it to stay on the feet.
Campbell swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jingky Bacolod. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Campbell looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Campbell throws a leg kick but Bacolod sees it coming and checks it nicely. #TD#
Bacolod decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Campbell. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.#SUB2#
Campbell is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bacolod pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Campbell actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Campbell looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
Campbell is pressing down on Bacolod's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Campbell has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at White Eagle. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB2#
Campbell has his foot on Bacolod's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bacolod works his way back into a safe position though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Campbell is trying to control the position but Bacolod postures up. #SUB2#
Campbell is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Campbell is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Bacolod has his hands clasped together but Campbell extends and breaks Bacolod's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Campbell.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Julius Campbell!
Julius Campbell decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: Checkmate Championship 17     
Date:   Jan 01, 2021
#R1#
Bacolod stuffs the takedown attempt from Lakis. Lakis gets slowly back to his feet.
Lakis shoots in but Bacolod avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD#
Bacolod fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Lakis sprawls well initially but Bacolod persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Bacolod with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Bacolod sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lakis defending well though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bacolod prevents Lakis from improving his position.
Bacolod is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Lakis has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bacolod is working away from the top position though.#T1#
Bacolod tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Lakis.
Lakis wants to get back to his feet.
Bacolod tries to stand and escape but Lakis is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bacolod keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bacolod slips under a jab from Lakis.
A jab lands there for Bacolod.#CUT#It looks like Maris Lakis has been cut.
Bacolod tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bacolod slips under a jab from Lakis.#T2#
Bacolod looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bacolod dives in for a single leg takedown but Lakis sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Bacolod.
Bacolod prevents Lakis from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Bacolod escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Bacolod enables Lakis to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bacolod manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Bacolod wants to get back to his feet but Lakis is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Lakis trying to control the position from guard on top but Bacolod is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bacolod wants to sweep but no luck.
Bacolod is working hard here to advance position.#T3##SUB#
Bacolod has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lakis can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bacolod keeping full guard, as Lakis tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bacolod utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lakis being controlled here momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Bacolod drives through with a takedown into Lakis's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Bacolod throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T4#
Bacolod throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bacolod passes Lakis's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bacolod thows a huge punch but Lakis dodges it nicely.
Bacolod looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Lakis felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Bacolod's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Bacolod sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lakis defending well though.
Bacolod prevents Lakis from improving his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bacolod wants to stand up but Lakis is controlling the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jingky Bacolod dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maris Lakis's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Lakis shoots for a takedown but Bacolod saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bacolod shoots in but Lakis avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lakis misses with a double jab
and Bacolod finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Bacolod tests Lakis's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lakis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bacolod.
Bacolod shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lakis but Lakis pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bacolod avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bacolod misses with a double jab. #CL#
Bacolod rushes Lakis and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T1##TD#
Bacolod turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Bacolod manages to end up in side control.#SUB#
Bacolod tries for a kimura but Lakis is defending well.
Bacolod wants to control but Lakis is keeping him busy.
Bacolod is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lakis can do to turn this around?
Lakis can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Bacolod tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bacolod has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T2#
Bacolod controlling from side mount.
Bacolod wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lakis keeps working.
Bacolod just content to control the position.
Bacolod tries to advance to mount but Lakis denies him.
Lakis can't do much from the bottom here. #T3##REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lakis tries to clinch up but Bacolod circles away and keeps his distance.
Maris Lakis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bacolod looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bacolod leaves Lakis with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bacolod tried to counter with a leg kick but Lakis avoided it.
Bacolod swats away the attempt to clinch by Lakis.
Bacolod has his takedown stuffed
and Lakis counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bacolod thinking.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jingky Bacolod. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lakis fails to land the takedown.
Bacolod wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T4##TD#
Bacolod darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Bacolod is working for a kimura but Lakis is defending it quite comfortably.
Lakis wants to control but Bacolod is keeping busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bacolod is looking to advance position but Lakis won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jingky Bacolod dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Maris Lakis's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Lakis fails with the takedown#CL#
and Bacolod counters by clinching up.
Bacolod has Lakis pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Lakis is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Bacolod - that's hurt Lakis badly! Oh, another knee lands and Lakis is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Lakis doesn't seem to be complaining.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Jingky Bacolod!
An out of breath and clearly excited Jingky Bacolod thanked Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

 

Event: Checkmate Contenders 8     
Date:   Nov 25, 2020
#R1#
Bacolod shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts DJ as he jumps to the side. #CL#
Bacolod clinches.
DJ lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've been informed that DJ 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.
DJ wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bacolod blocking some punches.
Bacolod prevents DJ from breaking the clinch.
Bacolod tries to pull guard but DJ holds him up against the cage and eventually Bacolod drops back down to his feet.
DJ effectively controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DJ is trying to break the clinch but Bacolod has him pressed against the cage.
Bacolod is working for takedown but DJ is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jingky Bacolod. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bacolod has DJ pressed against the cage, preventing DJ from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T1#
DJ is trying to break the clinch but Bacolod has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
DJ escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
DJ fails to land with a series of punches.
DJ looks to land a body kick but Bacolod moved away.
Bacolod checks a leg kick.
Bacolod shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with DJ but DJ pushes him off and we're back to square one.
As Bacolod backs off DJ throws a huge counter combo but Bacolod manages to avoid it all.
Bacolod tries to clinch up.
Bacolod connects with a leg kick.
DJ feints and then cracks Bacolod's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bacolod down.
Bacolod shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as DJ sprawls well. DJ wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bacolod gets slowly back to his feet.#T2#
Bacolod takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #CUT2#It looks like Jingky Bacolod has been cut.#CL#
Bacolod closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bacolod misses with a knee to the head. #BC#
Bacolod manages to break the clinch.
DJ lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#KD2#
DJ lands a big head kick that sends Bacolod tumbling to the mat! DJ takes a step backwards and waves Bacolod back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good leg kick by DJ.
The fighters circling - Bacolod throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
DJ unleashes a big counter combination but Bacolod bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
DJ keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bacolod shoots in but no luck this time. #T3#
DJ rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bacolod moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
DJ pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#CL#
Bacolod moves into range and clinches up with DJ.
DJ is trying to push Bacolod away but Bacolod has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bacolod tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. DJ smiles and moves away.
Bacolod takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
DJ looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bacolod blocks a head kick by DJ.
DJ misses with the combination. #T4#
Bacolod closes this distance looking for a takedown but DJ circles away.#CL#
Bacolod clinches.
Bacolod blocking some punches.
DJ gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bacolod.
DJ is trying to break the clinch but Bacolod has him pressed against the cage.
Bacolod jumps guard but DJ stands there with Bacolod around his waist. Bacolod gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
DJ tries to stall but Bacolod uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bacolod tries a body shot but DJ blocks it.
Our sources have told us that Bacolod has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Bacolod being controlled against the cage.#BC#
Bacolod breaks from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Deontay DJ dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jingky Bacolod's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL2#
DJ fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bacolod, pushing him back against the cage.
Bacolod drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
DJ is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bacolod takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
DJ prevents a body shot from Bacolod. #BC2#
DJ manages to break the clinch.
Bacolod shoots in for a double leg but DJ sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DJ misses with a body punch #CL#
and Bacolod counters by clinching up.
DJ misses with a shot to the kidneys.
DJ goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bacolod tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. DJ just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jingky Bacolod. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
DJ breaks the clinch. #T1#
A low kick from DJ misses #TD#
and Bacolod counters with a single leg into guard. DJ didn't expect that.
Bacolod controls from within his opponent's guard.
DJ wants to get back to his feet but Bacolod is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
DJ keeping moving, preventing Bacolod from controlling successfully. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. DJ manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
DJ stalling against the cage.
Bacolod unloads a knee to the mid-section. DJ lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #T2#
DJ looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bacolod tries to score a body lock takedown but DJ shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A frustrated look appears on DJ's face as he tries to break the clinch.
DJ tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bacolod is trying to pull guard but DJ turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Bacolod holding his opponent close, against the cage. #TD#
Bacolod pulls guard successfully.
DJ passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bacolod is trying to escape the position but DJ is controlling the position.
Bacolod on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bacolod tries to get out of the position.
Bacolod tries to improve position but can't. #SU2#
DJ decides to stand back up. #T3#
DJ pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Bacolod back to the cage. DJ follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Bacolod tries for a takedown but DJ circles away easily
and DJ counters with a left to the body.
DJ misses with an uppercut. Bacolod saw that one coming.#CL2#
DJ moves into the clinch.
Bacolod is trying to drag DJ to the mat but DJ just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC#
Bacolod breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A clash of legs there as Bacolod blocks the low kick.#CL2#
DJ has managed to clinch. #TD#
Bacolod jumps guard and drags DJ to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #T4#
Bacolod trying to keep a closed guard but DJ is proving a slippery customer.
DJ would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Bacolod looking to control.
DJ would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Deontay DJ showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jingky Bacolod's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
DJ misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bacolod connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bacolod shoots in for a takedown but DJ shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bacolod moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromDJ.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from DJ.
A quick step to the side and Bacolod tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice cross by Bacolod.#CUT#It looks like Deontay DJ has been cut.
DJ throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bacolod misses with a takedown attempt
and DJ counters with a straight right hand.
Bacolod looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jingky Bacolod. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Bacolod crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from DJ - the referee stops the clock and Bacolod gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says DJ. Bacolod manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
No joy there for DJ, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bacolod takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T1#
DJ feints a jab promting Bacolod to slip. DJ then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Bacolod slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Bacolod feints and then cracks DJ's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow DJ down.
DJ ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
DJ's corner calls for a 1-2. DJ obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
DJ fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bacolod takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
DJ wants to clinch up but Bacolod keeps it at a distance.
DJ scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bacolod doesn't seem bothered though.
DJ tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bacolod swats him away and circles back towards the center.
DJ throws a head kick but Bacolod moves out of range.
Bacolod is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from DJ.
Bacolod uses good head movement to avoid the hook from DJ.#T2#
DJ with a nice cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
DJ wants to clinch up but Bacolod keeps it at a distance.
DJ moves in looking to clinch but Bacolod pushes him off.
Bacolod seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Bacolod takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
DJ misses with a wild combination.
DJ misses with a combination
and Bacolod counters with a body kick.
DJ wants to land a leg kick but Bacolod is out of range.
Bacolod tried to counter with a leg kick but DJ avoided it.#CL2#
DJ clinches.
DJ wants to break free but Bacolod has control. #T3#
Bacolod fails to pull guard.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
DJ lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bacolod.
Deontay DJ seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bacolod jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as DJ walks away with a smile on his face. Bacolod gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
DJ tries to clinch there but Bacolod circles away.
Bacolod looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
DJ swinging wildly here.
DJ's corner calls for a 1-2. DJ obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
DJ is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T4#
DJ misses with a wild combination.
DJ misses with a head kick.
Bacolod tries to clinch up but DJ circles away and keeps his distance.
Deontay DJ is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nice sprawl there from DJ as Bacolod shoots in.
DJ throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bacolod counters with a two punch combo.
DJ throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bacolod on the side of the head.
Bacolod gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and DJ counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bacolod takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jingky Bacolod has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
DJ lands a jab to Bacolod's midsection.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Deontay DJ!

 

Event: Checkmate Contenders 7     
Date:   Nov 04, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oni looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL#
Bacolod has managed to clinch.
Our sources have told us that Bacolod has been working on his elbows in the gym.#TD#
Bacolod pulls guard effortlessly.
Bacolod manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Oni manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Oni keeping full guard, as Bacolod tries to pass.
Bacolod looking to sit in guard and control but Oni gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Bacolod is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Oni avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T1#
Oni postures up.
Oni preventing the sweep.
Bacolod is looking to stand up but Oni isn't so interested in that idea.
Oni preventing the sweep.
Bacolod looking to control but Oni passes into half guard.
Bacolod wants to get back to his feet.
Bacolod has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Oni is working away from the top position though.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bacolod moves into full guard.
Oni wants to stand but Bacolod has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Oni postures up.
Oni has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Bacolod is proving hard to escape from. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A good leg kick by Bacolod. #T3#
Oni swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #CL#
and Bacolod moves into the clinch.
Oni stalls. #BC#
Bacolod breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bacolod works the jab nicely.
Bacolod closes this distance looking for a takedown but Oni circles away.
Oni loads up on a big right hand but Bacolod slips the punch.
Bacolod uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Oni.
Oni lands a nice shot to the body.
Bacolod throws a nice looking combination but Oni bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bacolod bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Oni throws an off balance right hand
and Bacolod makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Olusola Oni is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bacolod drops his hands momentarily and Oni takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Jingky Bacolod has been cut.
Olusola Oni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bacolod works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bacolod steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Oni.#T4#
Bacolod tries to close the distance and clinch but Oni swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bacolod gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bacolod tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Oni manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bacolod misses with a double jab.
Bacolod moves out of range of the leg kick from Oni.
Bacolod tries to clinch but Oni moves out of range.
Bacolod chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Oni throws a hook but Bacolod blocks it.
Bacolod connects with an inside leg kick.
Oni misses with a wild body shot.
Oni fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bacolod is breathing heavily.
Oni fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
No joy there for Bacolod, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bacolod looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Oni looks to score with a jab to the body but Bacolod is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Olusola Oni will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jingky Bacolod's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Nice defenses there by Bacolod.
Oni has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Bacolod misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bacolod misses with a takedown attempt - Oni sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bacolod moves out of range of the leg kick from Oni.
The fighters circling - Oni throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bacolod is looking to counter the offense by Oni and move into the clinch.
Bacolod walks into a left hand.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bacolod.
Bacolod doesn't manage to clinch there - Oni circles away.
Jingky Bacolod is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bacolod blocks a low kick nicely.
Oni looks to score with a jab to the body but Bacolod is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bacolod looks to land a right hand but Oni moved out of range.
Oni misses with a two punch combination.
Oni keeps the fight on the outside.
Bacolod dives in for a single leg takedown but Oni sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Oni misses with an uppercut. Bacolod saw that one coming.
Bacolod shoots in looking for a takedown. Oni tries to sprawl out of it but Bacolod keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Oni manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jingky Bacolod. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Oni throws a body punch but Bacolod moves out of range.
As Oni looks to move away, Bacolod throws a big counter combo but Oni just gets out of the way.
Bacolod shoots in and drives through. Oni sprawls well.
Bacolod keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Oni.
Bacolod lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Oni circles away quickly and effectively.
Oni digs a good hook to Bacolod's body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bacolod defending well as Oni loads up on a big left hand.
Bacolod blocks a leg kick.
Oni punishes Bacolod's body with a nice straight punch.
Bacolod dodges the punch combination from Oni.
Oni throws a right hand that misses
and Bacolod counters with a left to the body.
Bacolod takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Oni looks to score with a jab to the body but Bacolod is just out of range.
Bacolod drops down looking for a counter takedown but Oni sprawls and moves away.#T2#
Oni misses with an uppercut.
Oni connects with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bacolod fails with the takedown
letting Oni counter with a right hand.
Oni throws a poor cross that misses #CL#
and Bacolod moves into the clinch.
Oni is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bacolod is defending well for now.
Bacolod goes for a takedown in the clinch but Oni prevents it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Oni as Bacolod tries to tie him up.
Bacolod keeps control of Oni as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Oni slowing the pace effectively.
A frustrated look appears on Oni's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T3##BC2#
Oni breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bacolod takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Good work by Bacolod as he checks the leg kick.
Oni throws a poor cross that misses
and Bacolod counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Oni missing with a left hand there. Bacolod was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Oni throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bacolod sees it coming and avoids it easily.#KD2#
Oni drops Bacolod with a beautiful combination! Bacolod stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Oni is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Bacolod is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Oni engages and cracks Bacolod with a massive lead left hook - Bacolod tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Oni is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Olusola Oni!

 

Event: Checkmate Contenders 6     
Date:   Oct 10, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King lands a nice shot that snaps Bacolod's head back.
King uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
King lands with a shot to the body.
King misses with an uppercut.
A slow jab from King misses its intended target.
Bacolod tries to counter by moving into the clinch but King manages to circle out of the way.
Bacolod staying out of range there.
Bacolod blocks a jab.
King takes a swing at Bacolod's ribcage but misses.
King misses with a looping left.
Bacolod takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
King misses with a body shot.
Bacolod slips a straight right by King.
Bacolod ducks down and throws a hook to the body but King moves away.
Bacolod doesn't succeed with the takedown
and King counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bacolod thinking.
Bacolod tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bacolod takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
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!
Bacolod shoots in looking for a takedown but King manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bacolod's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#T1#
Bacolod darts in looking for a takedown but King gets double underhooks and turns Bacolod into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jingky Bacolod. That's going to take a lot out of him.
King ducks under a wild hook from Bacolod.
Bacolod tries to clinch up but King circles away and keeps his distance.
Bacolod walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CUT2#It looks like Jingky Bacolod has been cut.
King throws a lazy right hand but Bacolod sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bacolod tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but King swivels and escapes.#TD#
Bacolod closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #ES2#
King explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
King lands with a good body shot.
Bacolod seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Bacolod is breathing heavily.
King lands a nice shot to the body.
King scores with a hook.
David King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
King lands with a hook. Bacolod tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
King thuds a left hand into Bacolod's body.
King looks to land a left hand but Bacolod moved out of range nicely.
King swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bacolod.#T2#
Bacolod takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
King connects with a body shot that sends Bacolod's belly button to the back.
King changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bacolod avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
King tries to bum rush Bacolod with a series of wild strikes but Bacolod uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bacolod wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
King moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
King misses with a hook. Bacolod ducked under it nicely. #TD#
Bacolod shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Bacolod was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
King is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Bacolod asserts his dominance and retains side control.#ES2#
King sneaks out the side door and pushes Bacolod away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
A shot to the liver by King. Beautiful body shot.#T3#
Bacolod shoots in but no luck this time.
Bacolod uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from King.
A swing and a miss from King.
Bacolod uses good head movement to avoid the hook from King.#TD#
Bacolod decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES2#
King manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Bacolod scores with a nice head shot.
King throws a hook but Bacolod avoids it easily.
David King is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice jab there from King.
King waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bacolod.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
King lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
King lands a two punch combo.
Bacolod looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? King is fending him off so far but Bacolod persists. Nope, King circles away and we're back to standing.
Bacolod shoots in for a takedown but King shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
King is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bacolod had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.#T4#
King connects with a body shot that sends Bacolod's belly button to the back.
Bacolod ducks under a wild hook from King.
Bacolod takes a jab right on the kisser.
King swings for the body but Bacolod moves out of range.
Bacolod uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from King.
Bacolod takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bacolod takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
King comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Good exchange - King coming out on top.
King ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
King steps in with a hook that catches Bacolod right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! King follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Bacolod looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David King!
David King thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: Checkmate Fight Night 11     
Date:   Sep 16, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bacolod tries to clinch up.#CL#
Bacolod moves into the clinch successfully.
Bigg lands a left hand.
Bigg throws a punch but it's blocked by Bacolod.
Bigg makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bigg misses with a short punch on the inside.
Our sources have told us that Bacolod has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Bacolod blocking some punches.
Bigg has a couple of punches blocked by Bacolod.
Bacolod tries to pull guard but Bigg holds him up against the cage and eventually Bacolod drops back down to his feet.
Bigg lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bigg fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bacolod effectively controlling the action here.
Bigg tries to work over Bacolod's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bigg tries to work over Bacolod's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bigg goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1#
Bacolod is looking to take this one to the mat.
Bacolod blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Bacolod's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bacolod fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jingky Bacolod. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bacolod shoots in looking for a takedown but Bigg manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bacolod's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bigg throws out a counter right but Bacolod avoids it with no problem.
The fighters circling - Bigg throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bigg takes a swing at Bacolod's ribcage but misses.
Bacolod shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bigg pinned against the cage. Bigg gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bacolod tries for a takedown but Bigg circles away easily#KD2#
and Bigg counters with a crisp one two that drops Bacolod! Bigg thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Bacolod to his feet! Bacolod is in big trouble!#ROC2#Bacolod is rocked!#T2#
Bacolod is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Bigg doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Bacolod crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Bacolod's bad books for that mishap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Crusty Bigg!
A victorious Crusty Bigg thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: Checkmate Fight Night 10     
Date:   Aug 12, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kownacki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bacolod tries to counter with a takedown but Kownacki is quick to defend against it.
Kownacki misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kownacki misses with a series of wild punches.
Bacolod half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bacolod steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kownacki.
Bacolod changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bacolod moves away from the strike by Kownacki.
Mike Kownacki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bacolod moves away from the strike by Kownacki.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bacolod moves out of range of the strikes.
Bacolod tries to counter with a takedown but Kownacki is quick to defend against it.
Kownacki throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bacolod attempts a counter takedown but Kownacki avoids it well and moves away.
Kownacki misses with a double jab.
Bacolod changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T1#
Bacolod's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kownacki connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bacolod scrambles back to his feet.
Mike Kownacki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kownacki misses with a series of wild punches.
Bacolod half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kownacki throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bacolod changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kownacki throws a body punch but Bacolod moves out of range.
Kownacki throws a shot to the body.
Kownacki throws a body shot but no joy.
Bacolod changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kownacki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bacolod manages to avoid it.
Kownacki looks to land a combination but Bacolod avoids it well. #T2#
Kownacki misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kownacki misses with a double jab #TD#
and Bacolod counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SU#
Bacolod stands up from guard. Let's bang!
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!
Some wild striking there from Kownacki.
Bacolod half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kownacki will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bacolod tries to counter with a takedown but Kownacki is quick to defend against it.#T3#
Kownacki lands with a nice body punch.
Bacolod moves out of range of the strikes.
Bacolod changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bacolod avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bacolod feinted with a counter takedown.
Kownacki with a jab.
Kownacki just misses with a punch to the body.
Bacolod drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kownacki sprawls and moves away.
Kownacki throws a jab when Bacolod was well out of range.
Kownacki tries to bum rush Bacolod with a series of wild strikes but Bacolod uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kownacki. Bacolod does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bacolod tries to counter with a takedown but Kownacki is quick to defend against it.#T4#
Bacolod drops his hands momentarily and Kownacki takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kownacki rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
and Bacolod counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kownacki won't be happy with that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kownacki is pushing Bacolod's head away, looking to escape. Bacolod manages to hold on to the position though.#SU#
Bacolod has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Kownacki throws a body shot but no joy.
Kownacki takes a swing at Bacolod's ribcage but misses.
Bacolod drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kownacki sprawls and moves away.
Bacolod uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kownacki.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Kownacki dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Kownacki fails to land with a series of punches.
Bacolod changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bacolod dodges the punch combination from Kownacki.
Kownacki swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bacolod attempts a counter takedown but Kownacki avoids it well and moves away.
Bacolod slips a jab and a cross from Kownacki.
Bacolod half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kownacki swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bacolod tries to counter with a takedown but Kownacki is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kownacki just misses with a punch to the body.
Bacolod appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kownacki lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Kownacki swings for the body but Bacolod moves out of range.
Bacolod half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Kownacki. Bacolod does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kownacki misses with a double jab #TD#
and Bacolod counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Kownacki! #SU#
Bacolod decides to stand up, so the ref orders Kownacki to his feet.
Kownacki tries to bum rush Bacolod with a series of wild strikes but Bacolod uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bacolod keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kownacki looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Kownacki. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Kownacki misses with a wild body shot.
Kownacki lands an overhand right.
Mike Kownacki seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Kownacki misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kownacki misses with a wild combination.
Bacolod changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kownacki just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bacolod uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kownacki.
Kownacki throws a jab but it's blocked by Bacolod.
Kownacki throws a nice looking combination but Bacolod bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bacolod feinted with a counter takedown.
Kownacki throws a right hand that Bacolod ducks under and follows up with a left that Bacolod also avoids with ease.
Kownacki throws a right and a left that Bacolod avoids nicely. #T3#
Kownacki swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kownacki swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bacolod attempts a counter takedown but Kownacki avoids it well and moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kownacki. Bacolod does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kownacki looks to land a combination but Bacolod avoids it well.
Kownacki takes a swing at Bacolod's ribcage but misses.
Kownacki misses with the combination.
Jingky Bacolod is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No joy there for Kownacki, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T4#
Kownacki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bacolod.
Bacolod dodges the punch combination from Kownacki.
Bacolod avoids the body shot from Kownacki.
Bacolod changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kownacki swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD#
and Bacolod counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Kownacki pushes Bacolod off but Bacolod dives into side control.
Jingky Bacolod overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SU#
Bacolod stands up and beckons Kownacki to his feet.
Kownacki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bacolod manages to avoid it.
Bacolod appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kownacki fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bacolod feinted with a counter takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Kownacki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Kownacki tries to bum rush Bacolod with a series of wild strikes but Bacolod uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bacolod changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kownacki swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD#
and Bacolod counters with a single leg into guard. Kownacki didn't expect that. #SU#
Bacolod stands up from Kownacki's guard - Bacolod perhaps looking for a knockout.
Kownacki throws a predictable looking body shot #TD#
and Bacolod counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SU#
Bacolod stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Bacolod steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kownacki.
Bacolod half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kownacki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bacolod manages to avoid it.
Bacolod attempts a counter takedown but Kownacki avoids it well and moves away.
Kownacki tries to bum rush Bacolod with a series of wild strikes but Bacolod uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A punch combination from Kownacki misses.
Bacolod drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kownacki sprawls and moves away.#T1#
Kownacki lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kownacki swings away with a body shot that misses #TD#
and Bacolod counters with a shoot takedown. Kownacki fights it but they end up in guard. #SU#
Bacolod gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Bacolod dodges the punch combination from Kownacki.
Kownacki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bacolod was well out of range. Poor timing from Kownacki.
Bacolod tries to counter with a takedown but Kownacki is quick to defend against it.
Bacolod takes one to the side of the head.
Sloppy strikes from Kownacki. Those never looked like landing. #T2#
Kownacki throws a series of strikes that have Bacolod backpedaling.
Kownacki swings widly with a right hand #TD#
and Bacolod counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kownacki won't be happy with that.
Kownacki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
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!
Kownacki is trying to buck Bacolod off.#SU#
Bacolod decides to stand back up.
Kownacki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kownacki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kownacki swinging wildly here.
Bacolod attempts a counter takedown but Kownacki avoids it well and moves away.
Kownacki misses with a hook. Bacolod ducked under it nicely. #T3#
Bacolod slips a jab and a cross from Kownacki.
Kownacki fails to land with a series of punches.
Kownacki falls off balance throwing a combination #TD#
and Bacolod counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Kownacki! #SU#
Bacolod decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Kownacki throws a jab but it's blocked by Bacolod.
Kownacki looks to land a combination but Bacolod avoids it well.
Kownacki swings for the body but Bacolod moves out of range. #T4#
Kownacki throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kownacki rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bacolod moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bacolod tries to counter with a takedown but Kownacki is quick to defend against it.
Kownacki throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bacolod half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bacolod uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kownacki.
Bacolod half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kownacki misses with a telegraphed body shot #TD#
and Bacolod counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SU#
Bacolod decides to stand and escape the position.
Kownacki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kownacki. Bacolod does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bacolod drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kownacki sprawls and moves away.
Jingky Bacolod has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mike Kownacki is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kownacki misses with a double jab #TD#
and Bacolod counters with a nice double leg into guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mike Kownacki.
I've got Kownacki 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Kownacki!

A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Mike Kownacki made sure he mentioned Concrete Clothing (Laundry Re Stock Coming Soon), along with how happy he was to win his fight.

 

Event: Checkmate Championship 4     
Date:   Jul 18, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bautista throws a looping overhand right but Bacolod ducks down to avoid it.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Bautista tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bacolod was well out of range. Poor timing from Bautista.
Bacolod changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bautista throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and Bacolod decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bautista's guard.#SU#
Bacolod stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Bautista misses with a hook #TD#
and Bacolod counters with a single leg into guard. Bautista didn't expect that.
Bacolod is fighting to break Bautista's control of his arms but Bautista is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Bautista is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T1#
Bautista pulls Bacolod in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Bautista has his foot on Bacolod's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bacolod works his way back into a safe position though.
Bautista is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bautista is pulling down on Bacolod's head. It's preventing any offense from Bacolod, at least for the moment.
Bautista trying to control the position. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bacolod stopping the sweep attempt from Bautista.
Bautista wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Bacolod preventing the sweep.
Bautista working a defensive guard here. #T3#
Bautista controlling the position.
Bacolod stopping the sweep attempt from Bautista.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bautista looks to land a left hand but Bacolod moved out of range nicely.
Bacolod tries to counter with a takedown but Bautista is quick to defend against it.
Bautista has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Bautista throws a hook but Bacolod blocks it.
Bacolod uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bautista.
Bautista misses with a straight right.
Bacolod drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bautista sprawls and moves away.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bautista throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bacolod sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bacolod attempts a counter takedown but Bautista avoids it well and moves away.
Bautista throws a looping overhand right but Bacolod ducks down to avoid it.
Drax Bautista seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bacolod uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bautista.
Bautista swings widly with a right hand #TD#
and Bacolod counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bacolod.
Bautista is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bautista pulls Bacolod in close to prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jingky Bacolod 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#
Bautista throws a jab when Bacolod was well out of range.
Bacolod changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bacolod blocks a jab.
Bacolod attempts a counter takedown but Bautista avoids it well and moves away.
Bautista might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Bautista looks to land a right hand but Bacolod moved out of range.
Bacolod attempts a counter takedown but Bautista avoids it well and moves away.
Bautista looks to land a left hand but Bacolod moved out of range nicely.
Bacolod changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bautista throws an overhand right that lands on Bacolod's shoulder, as Bacolod tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bautista misses with a right hand #TD#
and Bacolod counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Bautista trying to control here. #T1#
Bautista gets full guard.
Bautista looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bacolod is one step ahead there.
Bacolod has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bacolod is fighting to break Bautista's control of his arms but Bautista is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2#
Bautista had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bacolod defends it easily.
Bautista has his hands on Bacolod's head, controlling the position. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bautista looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bacolod wants to stand and escape but instead Bautista has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB##ES#
Bacolod is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Bautista lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #CUT2#It looks like Jingky Bacolod has been cut.
A head punch on the inside from Bautista fails to land. #T3#
Bautista misses with the head strike.
Bautista fails to pull guard.
Bautista fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #TD#
Bacolod has picked Bautista up - he's going for a ride! Bacolod dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Bacolod prevents Bautista from improving his position.
Bautista has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bacolod is working away from the top position though.
Bautista is looking to improve his position. #T4#
Bautista is concentrating on defense, preventing Bacolod from advancing position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bacolod staying out of range there.
Bacolod tries to counter with a takedown but Bautista is quick to defend against it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bacolod displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bautista throws out the jab.
Bautista misses with an uppercut. Bacolod saw that one coming.
Bacolod attempts a counter takedown but Bautista avoids it well and moves away.
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 Jingky Bacolod will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jingky Bacolod's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Bautista throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and Bacolod counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Bautista!
Bautista is looking for a sweep.
Bacolod working away.
Bautista looks to move to half guard but instead Bacolod has passed into mount! Damn!
Bacolod tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bautista is wriggling around trying to escape. #T1#
Bacolod tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Bautista is looking to improve his position but Bacolod isn't that keen on the idea.
Bacolod wants to get back to his feet but Bautista is holding on tight. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bautista wants to hold on but Bacolod pushes him away.
Bautista is just holding on here. Bacolod manages to take his back.
Bacolod can't escape the position, to get back to his feet.
Bacolod is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bautista can do to turn this around?#SU#
Bacolod has Bautista's back but decides to stand back up... Obviously he fancies his chances in the standup department!
Bacolod avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T3#
Bautista tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bacolod was well out of range. Poor timing from Bautista.
Bacolod blocks a jab.
Bacolod changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bacolod moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bautista is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bacolod.
Bacolod feinted with a counter takedown.
Bacolod staying out of range there.
Bautista throws a shot from downtown. Bacolod moves away and avoids it.
Bacolod attempts a counter takedown but Bautista avoids it well and moves away.#T4#
Bautista misses with an uppercut #TD#
and Bacolod counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bautista won't be happy with that.
Bautista can't do much from the bottom here.
Bacolod tries to stand but Bautista controls the position and pulls Bacolod into his guard. #SUB2#
Bautista throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bacolod trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bautista's guard.
Drax Bautista has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bautista trying to strike off his back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jingky Bacolod showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bacolod, 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jingky Bacolod!

Jumping up and down and very excited, Jingky Bacolod waved his t-shirt featuring Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing's logo in front of the cameras.

 

Event: Checkmate To The Throne RD#1     
Date:   May 23, 2020
#R1#
Bacolod is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chambers.
Chambers lands with a good body shot.
Bacolod swings widly with a right hand
and Chambers counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bacolod misses the shot to the body.
Bacolod takes a swing at Chambers's ribcage but misses.
Bacolod cracks Chambers with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Chambers takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bacolod lands a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bacolod. Chambers does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chambers swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Chambers takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Chambers staying out of range there.
Chambers throws out a counter right but Bacolod avoids it with no problem.
Bacolod misses with a body shot.
Chambers moves forwards but Bacolod connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bacolod throws a hook to the side of Chambers's head but Chambers sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chambers takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T1#
Bacolod misses with a jab to the body
and Chambers makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bacolod throws a body shot but no joy.
Bacolod misses with a shot to the body
and Chambers connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#
It looks like Jingky Bacolod has been cut.
Chambers keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jingky Bacolod seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bacolod uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chambers.
Bacolod slips under a jab from Chambers.
A quick step to the side and Bacolod tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bacolod throws a right hand that misses
and Chambers cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bacolod swings widly with a right hand
and Chambers cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bacolod thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL#
Bacolod moves into range and clinches up with Chambers.
A right hook to the body lands for Chambers.
Bacolod lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Chambers or not. #BC2#
Chambers breaks the clinch.
Chambers takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bacolod connects with the punch.#T2#
Bacolod doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bacolod's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Chambers connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bacolod scrambles back to his feet.
Bacolod swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chambers has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Bacolod slips under a jab.
Bacolod fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Chambers looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bacolod misses with an uppercut. Chambers saw that one coming.
Chambers throws out a counter right but Bacolod avoids it with no problem.
Bacolod misses with a shot to the body
enabling Chambers to counter with a crisp jab.
Bacolod waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chambers.
Bacolod wants to clinch.
Chambers tries to move into range but Bacolod moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T3#
Bacolod swings away with a body shot that misses
and Chambers counters with a right hand to the body.
Bacolod moves into range and connects with a jab.
Chambers thuds his right hand into Bacolod's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bacolod tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Chambers counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bacolod is looking to wear down Chambers with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bacolod jabs Chambers right on the nose. Chambers blinks but takes it well.
Bacolod misses with a jab to the body
and Chambers counters with a lovely straight right hand!#KD2#
Chambers drops Bacolod with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Bacolod looks back up at him and smiles so Chambers waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Chambers is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bacolod had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bacolod misses with a right hand
and Chambers counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC2#
Bacolod is rocked!
Bacolod bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Chambers comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Bacolod falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Bacolod was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jax Chambers!
Jax Chambers decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: Quest 16: Bacolod v Cauchy     
Date:   May 09, 2020
#R1#
Cauchy tries for a takedown but Bacolod circles away easily
and Bacolod counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Cauchy misses with a takedown attempt
and Bacolod counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#
It looks like Augustin Cauchy has been cut.
Cauchy misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Bacolod to counter with a crisp jab.
Jingky Bacolod has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Augustin Cauchy.
Cauchy misses with a takedown attempt
and Bacolod counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cauchy looks winded!
Cauchy fails with the takedown
and Bacolod counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jingky Bacolod!
Jingky Bacolod retains his heavyweight title!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Jingky Bacolod waved his t-shirt featuring Urban Fighter's logo in front of the cameras.

 

Event: Conquest IX: Bacolod vs Baut     
Date:   Mar 21, 2020
#R1#
Bacolod bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CUT#
It looks like Drax Bautista has been cut.
A big left from Bacolod misses.
A little jabbing left from Bautista on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bautista scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bacolod throws an off balance right hand
enabling Bautista to counter with a crisp jab.
Bautista misses with a left hand
and Bacolod counters with a left to the body.
Bautista misses the jab.
Bautista bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bautista cracks Bacolod with a right hand to the side of the head.
Drax Bautista seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bautista swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bacolod misses with a looping left.
A big left from Bautista misses. #T1#
Bautista throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bacolod counters with a straight right hand.
Bautista swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bautista slips a straight right by Bacolod.
Bacolod misses the jab.
Bacolod throws a hook to the side of Bautista's head but Bautista sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bautista 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.
Bacolod connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bacolod moves out of range of the strikes.
A quick step to the side and Bacolod tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bautista throws a poor cross that misses
and Bacolod counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Are you kidding me?! Bacolod ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Bautista clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jingky Bacolod!
Jingky Bacolod is the new heavyweight champion!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Jingky Bacolod waved his t-shirt featuring Urban Fighter's logo in front of the cameras.

 

Event: Conquest II:Clayton vs Pusilla     
Date:   Feb 01, 2020
#R1#
Murhapuro misses with a lunging right hand
and Bacolod counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#
It looks like Ispa Murhapuro has been cut.
Murhapuro throws a hook but Bacolod blocks it.
Bacolod needs to keep his hands up - Murhapuro had a free shot at his head there.
Murhapuro scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bacolod doesn't seem bothered though.
Bacolod walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Murhapuro lands a lovely overhand right.
Murhapuro tries to clinch there but Bacolod circles away.
Murhapuro jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bacolod was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Murhapuro throws a series of punches but Bacolod moves out of range.
Bacolod throwing a counter right hand but Murhapuro manages to avoid it.
Murhapuro swings for the body but Bacolod moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Bacolod misses the target.
Murhapuro throws the left hand but Bacolod avoids the punch easily.
Bacolod is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Murhapuro wants to clinch.#T1#
Murhapuro misses with an uppercut #KD#
and Bacolod counters with a nice right hand that sends Murhapuro toppling to the canvas! Murhapuro scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Bacolod finish him?!
Murhapuro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Murhapuro throws a big shot that misses.
Bacolod was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A swing and a miss from Murhapuro.
Bacolod was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Murhapuro wants to clinch up but Bacolod keeps it at a distance.
An attempted straight right counter from Bacolod misses the target.
Murhapuro throws a right hand that misses
and Bacolod counters with a left to the body.
Bacolod moves forwards but Murhapuro connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bacolod on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bacolod ducks under a wild hook from Murhapuro.
Murhapuro scores with a punch to the head.#T2#
Murhapuro scores with a jab to the head.
Ispa Murhapuro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Murhapuro misses its intended target.
Bacolod ducks under a wild hook from Murhapuro.
Murhapuro misses with a lunging right hand
and Bacolod counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Murhapuro throws a lazy uppercut #KD#
and Bacolod counters with a nice right hand that sends Murhapuro toppling to the canvas! Murhapuro scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Bacolod finish him?!#ROC#
Murhapuro is rocked!
Murhapuro looks winded!
Murhapuro misses with a hook
and Bacolod counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jingky Bacolod!
Jingky Bacolod took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Mo' Money Laundry Service for their support in the buildup to the fight.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Dec 18, 2019
#R1##KD#
Bacolod lands a big right hand that sends Another One crashing to the mat! Bacolod stays standing though and waves Another One back to his feet!#CUT#
It looks like DJ Another One has been cut.
A head kick by Another One misses
and Bacolod counters with a left to the body.
Bacolod closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Another One out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jingky Bacolod!

 

 
 
 
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