Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: C259: Obaminator vs Nakagawa V
Date: Dec 17, 2023

#R1#
Hallbjornsson misses with a low kick.
Ochoa throws a quick counter kick to the body but Hallbjornsson avoids it.
Ochoa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ochoa misses with a leg kick
and Hallbjornsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ochoa blocks a head kick by Hallbjornsson.
Hallbjornsson misses with a body shot.
Adils Hallbjornsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hallbjornsson misses with a right hand
and Ochoa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ochoa has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Primal Concrete Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Hallbjornsson throws an off balance right hand
and Ochoa counters with a slapping leg kick.
Hallbjornsson looks winded!
Hallbjornsson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hallbjornsson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ochoa misses with a looping left.
Hallbjornsson throws out a counter right but Ochoa avoids it with no problem.
Ochoa slips a jab from Hallbjornsson.
A head kick misses from Hallbjornsson.
Ochoa lands a leg kick that knocks Hallbjornsson off balance momentarily.
Ochoa lands with a good body shot.#T1#
Ochoa walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hallbjornsson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hallbjornsson misses with a low kick.
Ochoa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hallbjornsson lands a nice hook to Ochoa's body. Ochoa takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hallbjornsson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ochoa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ochoa bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hallbjornsson's head.
A nice leg kick from Ochoa, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice defenses there by Hallbjornsson.
Ochoa lands with a big right hook that stumbles Hallbjornsson - he's out on his feet here! Ochoa follows up with another monster hook that separates Hallbjornsson from consciousness! Hallbjornsson falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Ochoa stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Anthony Ochoa!
Anthony Ochoa decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: C254: Obaminator vs Machado II
Date: Dec 03, 2023

#R1#
Gage falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hallbjornsson counters with a nice uppercut.
Gage 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.
Gage lands with a right hand.
Hallbjornsson misses with a straight left.
Gage shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hallbjornsson but Hallbjornsson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gage tries for a takedown but Hallbjornsson circles away easily
and Hallbjornsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gage throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hallbjornsson's waist but Hallbjornsson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gage off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oscar Gage. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gage closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hallbjornsson circles away.
Gage shoots in but no luck this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gage lands a glancing blow to the side of Hallbjornsson's head.
Hallbjornsson 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.
Gage looks to land a right hand but Hallbjornsson moved out of range.
Gage takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gage throws a body punch but Hallbjornsson moves out of range.
Hallbjornsson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gage momentarily. #T1#
Hallbjornsson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hallbjornsson slips a straight right by Gage.
Hallbjornsson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hallbjornsson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gage tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hallbjornsson defends well and Gage ends up having to push Hallbjornsson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hallbjornsson misses with a punch to the body.
Gage blocking some punches.
Hallbjornsson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Hallbjornsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Gage controls his hands.
Hallbjornsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gage is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hallbjornsson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hallbjornsson misses with a punch on the inside.
Hallbjornsson prevents the takedown attempt.
Hallbjornsson has a couple of punches blocked by Gage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hallbjornsson. #TD#
Gage turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Gage manages to end up in side control.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hallbjornsson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Hallbjornsson is controlling Gage's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Gage is trying to control. Hallbjornsson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gage thows a huge punch but Hallbjornsson dodges it nicely.
Hallbjornsson is trying to control but can't.
Hallbjornsson tries to get to full guard but Gage has control of the leg.
Hallbjornsson is trying to maintain the position but Gage is very close to passing his half guard.
Gage throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Hallbjornsson to regain full guard.
Hallbjornsson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hallbjornsson looking for a sweep. Not yet Hallbjornsson, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Gage is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hallbjornsson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gage trying to control but Hallbjornsson is working from the bottom.
Hallbjornsson looking for a sweep. Not yet Hallbjornsson, not yet.
Hallbjornsson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gage 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.
Gage pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hallbjornsson is keeping the position for now.
Hallbjornsson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gage wants to pass the guard but Hallbjornsson is keeping the position.
Hallbjornsson working a defensive guard but Gage passes into half guard.
Gage missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gage prevents Hallbjornsson from improving his position.
Gage wants to control but Hallbjornsson is keeping him busy. #T4#
Gage is taking a breather. Hallbjornsson 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.
Gage is trying to control the action in half guard but Hallbjornsson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gage is thwarting Hallbjornsson's attempts to control the position.
Gage looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gage not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gage missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hallbjornsson is controlling Gage's trapped leg to prevent Gage from advancing to side control.#SUB#
Gage 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.
Gage tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hallbjornsson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adils Hallbjornsson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Hallbjornsson clobbers Gage with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Oscar Gage has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gage blocks a jab.
Gage is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hallbjornsson.
Hallbjornsson misses with a wild body shot.
Hallbjornsson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gage takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hallbjornsson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hallbjornsson moves away from the strike by Gage.
Gage throws a looping overhand right but Hallbjornsson ducks down to avoid it.
Hallbjornsson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Gage misses with a left hand
and Hallbjornsson counters with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gage throws a jab but it's blocked by Hallbjornsson.
Oscar Gage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hallbjornsson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gage.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hallbjornsson. #T1#
Gage looks for a takedown but Hallbjornsson sprawls well.
Gage lands a body shot.
Hallbjornsson connects with a solid leg kick.
Gage will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hallbjornsson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hallbjornsson throws a shot from downtown. Gage moves away and avoids it.
Hallbjornsson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gage on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hallbjornsson lands a jab to Gage's midsection.
Gage on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hallbjornsson feints and then cracks Gage's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gage down.
Hallbjornsson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gage momentarily.
Gage on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gage swings and misses with a hook to the body. #TD#
Gage closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hallbjornsson to the mat! Hallbjornsson manages to get full guard.
Hallbjornsson is trying to control the position but Gage postures up.
Hallbjornsson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gage pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hallbjornsson is keeping the position for now.
Hallbjornsson wants to sweep but no luck.
Gage is fighting to break Hallbjornsson's control of his arms but Hallbjornsson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Gage trying to control but Hallbjornsson is working from the bottom.
Hallbjornsson trying to control the position.
Hallbjornsson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gage manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##T3##SUB#
Gage has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hallbjornsson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hallbjornsson looking to pass the guard.
Gage is adopting a defensive guard.
Gage is trying to control the position but Hallbjornsson postures up.
Hallbjornsson wants to control from the top but Gage keeps moving.
Gage looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hallbjornsson is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Gage is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Hallbjornsson rolls with it to try and escape but Gage cranks on the arm and Hallbjornsson is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Oscar Gage!
Oscar Gage decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: C240: Dracul vs Kahn III
Date: Oct 15, 2023

#R1#
Hallbjornsson misses with a hook. Skurwysynowski ducked under it nicely.
Skurwysynowski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hallbjornsson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Skurwysynowski jabs Hallbjornsson right on the nose. Hallbjornsson blinks but takes it well.
Skurwysynowski connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hallbjornsson momentarily.
Hallbjornsson slips a jab from Skurwysynowski.
Skurwysynowski lands with a shot to the body.
Hallbjornsson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Vladimir Skurwysynowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hallbjornsson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Skurwysynowski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hallbjornsson.
Skurwysynowski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hallbjornsson.
Skurwysynowski scores with a jab to the jaw.
Skurwysynowski misses with a looping left.
A low kick from Skurwysynowski misses
and Hallbjornsson counters with an outside leg kick.
A jab from Hallbjornsson misses.
Hallbjornsson backing away here, and Skurwysynowski unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Hallbjornsson checks a low kick from Skurwysynowski.
Hallbjornsson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hallbjornsson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Skurwysynowski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Skurwysynowski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Hallbjornsson takes a swing at Skurwysynowski's ribcage but misses.
Hallbjornsson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Skurwysynowski. Skurwysynowski obviously looking to wear him down.
Skurwysynowski rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hallbjornsson counters with a stiff right hand.
Hallbjornsson cracks Skurwysynowski with an open hand slap.
Hallbjornsson thuds his right hand into Skurwysynowski's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A chopping leg kick lands by Skurwysynowski.
Hallbjornsson moves out of range of the strikes.
Skurwysynowski fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hallbjornsson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Skurwysynowski throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hallbjornsson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Heartless Team in the buildup to the fight.
Skurwysynowski throws a shot from downtown. Hallbjornsson moves away and avoids it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hallbjornsson.
Hallbjornsson moves out of range of the strikes.
Hallbjornsson feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Skurwysynowski misses with an uppercut. Hallbjornsson saw that one coming.
Skurwysynowski throws a lazy right hand but Hallbjornsson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hallbjornsson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hallbjornsson staying out of range there.
Skurwysynowski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hallbjornsson defending well as Skurwysynowski loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hallbjornsson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Skurwysynowski.
Skurwysynowski looks for the body kick but Hallbjornsson saw that one coming.
Hallbjornsson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Skurwysynowski throws a low kick, looking for Hallbjornsson's leg but Hallbjornsson calmly moves out of range.
Hallbjornsson throws a leg kick but Skurwysynowski checks it.
Nice defenses there by Hallbjornsson.
A slow jab from Skurwysynowski misses its intended target.
A jab from Hallbjornsson misses.
Hallbjornsson throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Skurwysynowski counter with a right hand.
Hallbjornsson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Skurwysynowski attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Skurwysynowski tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hallbjornsson is able to avoid easily.
Skurwysynowski is looking to chop away at Hallbjornsson's legs.
Hallbjornsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hallbjornsson swings widly with a right hand
and Skurwysynowski counters with a thumping low kick.
Skurwysynowski scores with a jab to the head.
Hallbjornsson throws a body punch but Skurwysynowski moves out of range. #T3#
Hallbjornsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Skurwysynowski.
Hallbjornsson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Skurwysynowski.
Skurwysynowski misses with a straight left.
Skurwysynowski throws a push kick but Hallbjornsson slaps the foot to one side.
Skurwysynowski throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Skurwysynowski misses with a leg kick.
It looked like Hallbjornsson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Skurwysynowski.
Nice uppercut lands for Skurwysynowski. That snapped Hallbjornsson's head back.
Skurwysynowski throws a chopping leg kick but Hallbjornsson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hallbjornsson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Skurwysynowski throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Skurwysynowski comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hallbjornsson throws a right and a left that Skurwysynowski avoids nicely.
Skurwysynowski throws the left hand but Hallbjornsson avoids the punch easily.
That kick from Skurwysynowski tenderised Hallbjornsson's leg. Hallbjornsson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Skurwysynowski misses with a left hand
and Hallbjornsson counters with a good low kick that Skurwysynowski was not able to check.
Hallbjornsson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Skurwysynowski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hallbjornsson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T4#
Hallbjornsson moves out of range of the leg kick from Skurwysynowski.
Skurwysynowski lands a head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hallbjornsson connects with a body shot.
Hallbjornsson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hallbjornsson throws a big shot that misses.
Hallbjornsson checks the leg kick.
Skurwysynowski uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Skurwysynowski throws the left hand but Hallbjornsson avoids the punch easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hallbjornsson.
Skurwysynowski connects with a crisp jab.
Skurwysynowski is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hallbjornsson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Skurwysynowski scores with a nice strike.
Hallbjornsson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hallbjornsson loads up on a big right hand but Skurwysynowski slips the punch.
Skurwysynowski lands a nice looking body shot.
Skurwysynowski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hallbjornsson.
Skurwysynowski misses with the body kick
and Hallbjornsson counters with a left and a right that stings Skurwysynowski.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hallbjornsson's corner calls for a 1-2. Hallbjornsson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Skurwysynowski dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Skurwysynowski misses with a straight right.
Hallbjornsson is looking to counter punch.
Skurwysynowski misses with a wild body shot.
Hallbjornsson staying out of range there.
Hallbjornsson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Skurwysynowski has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Skurwysynowski there as he acknowledges the shot.
Skurwysynowski avoids the body shot from Hallbjornsson.
Skurwysynowski throws out a counter right but Hallbjornsson avoids it with no problem.
Vladimir Skurwysynowski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Skurwysynowski feints and then cracks Hallbjornsson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hallbjornsson down.
Hallbjornsson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Skurwysynowski connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Skurwysynowski throws a lazy right hand but Hallbjornsson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Hallbjornsson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Skurwysynowski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Skurwysynowski lands with a thumping leg kick.
Skurwysynowski looks to land a left hand but Hallbjornsson moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skurwysynowski misses with a right hand
and Hallbjornsson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Hallbjornsson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hallbjornsson misses the shot to the body.
Skurwysynowski looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Skurwysynowski throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Hallbjornsson's corner calls for a 1-2. Hallbjornsson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Skurwysynowski throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hallbjornsson wants to slow Skurwysynowski down by chopping away at his legs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hallbjornsson. Skurwysynowski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hallbjornsson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Skurwysynowski connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hallbjornsson scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd cheers as Hallbjornsson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Skurwysynowski doesn't seem phased though.
Hallbjornsson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hallbjornsson misses the jab.
Hallbjornsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Skurwysynowski.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Hallbjornsson might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Hallbjornsson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hallbjornsson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A big right from Hallbjornsson misses.
Skurwysynowski throws a hook but Hallbjornsson avoids it easily.
Skurwysynowski is looking to score with low kicks.
Hallbjornsson checks a leg kick nicely.
Skurwysynowski misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hallbjornsson, as that shot connected.
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!
Skurwysynowski throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Skurwysynowski throws a leg kick but Hallbjornsson moved away.
Hallbjornsson looks to land a right hand but Skurwysynowski moved out of range.
Skurwysynowski moves out of range as Hallbjornsson throws a body kick.
Skurwysynowski feints and then cracks Hallbjornsson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hallbjornsson down.
Hallbjornsson tests Skurwysynowski's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hallbjornsson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Skurwysynowski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hallbjornsson.
Hallbjornsson misses with a low kick as Skurwysynowski jumps back.
Skurwysynowski misses with a leg kick
and Hallbjornsson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Skurwysynowski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hallbjornsson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Skurwysynowski throws a hook to the side of Hallbjornsson's head but Hallbjornsson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Skurwysynowski avoids the head kick by Hallbjornsson.
Hallbjornsson scores with a shot to the body.
Hallbjornsson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Skurwysynowski swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Good work by Skurwysynowski as he checks the leg kick.
Skurwysynowski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hallbjornsson.#T3#
Skurwysynowski looks to land a body kick but Hallbjornsson moved away.
A little feinted left hand from Hallbjornsson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Skurwysynowski lunges at Hallbjornsson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hallbjornsson's hand.
Hallbjornsson slips under a jab.
Skurwysynowski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hallbjornsson misses with a looping right.
Hallbjornsson throws a leg kick but Skurwysynowski moved away.
Hallbjornsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Skurwysynowski.
It looked like Hallbjornsson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Skurwysynowski misses with a left hand
and Hallbjornsson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Skurwysynowski tests Hallbjornsson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Skurwysynowski takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hallbjornsson misses with an uppercut.
Skurwysynowski misses with a hook
enabling Hallbjornsson to counter with a crisp jab.
Skurwysynowski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hallbjornsson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Skurwysynowski misses with a straight right.
A swing and a miss from Hallbjornsson.#T4#
Hallbjornsson slips under a jab.
Skurwysynowski with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hallbjornsson staying out of range there.
The fighters circling - Skurwysynowski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hallbjornsson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Skurwysynowski.
Hallbjornsson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Skurwysynowski.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hallbjornsson. Skurwysynowski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hallbjornsson needs to keep his hands up - Skurwysynowski had a free shot at his head there.
Skurwysynowski does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Skurwysynowski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hallbjornsson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Skurwysynowski swings widly with a right hand
enabling Hallbjornsson to counter with a crisp jab.
Hallbjornsson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hallbjornsson. Skurwysynowski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Skurwysynowski throws a body shot but no joy.
Hallbjornsson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hallbjornsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Skurwysynowski moves away.
Hallbjornsson connects with a right hand. Skurwysynowski shakes it off.
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 Adils Hallbjornsson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Skurwysynowski throws out a loose jab but Hallbjornsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Skurwysynowski lands a jab to Hallbjornsson's midsection.
Skurwysynowski takes a swing at Hallbjornsson's ribcage but misses.
Hallbjornsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hallbjornsson fires out a quick counter leg kick but Skurwysynowski just manages to avoid it.
Skurwysynowski connects with a nice looking jab.
Hallbjornsson throws a leg kick but Skurwysynowski moved away.
Hallbjornsson connects with a nice looking jab.
Skurwysynowski defending well as Hallbjornsson loads up on a big left hand.
Hallbjornsson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hallbjornsson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Skurwysynowski connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Skurwysynowski misses
and Hallbjornsson counters with an outside leg kick.
Skurwysynowski throws a jab but it's blocked by Hallbjornsson.
Hallbjornsson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Skurwysynowski lands a jab to Hallbjornsson's midsection.
Good leg kick by Skurwysynowski.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Skurwysynowski moves away from the strike by Hallbjornsson.
Hallbjornsson misses the jab.#T1#
Hallbjornsson misses with a straight left.
Hallbjornsson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Skurwysynowski to score with a decent uppercut.
Skurwysynowski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hallbjornsson throws a body punch but Skurwysynowski moves out of range.
Skurwysynowski thuds a left hand into Hallbjornsson's body.
Hallbjornsson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Skurwysynowski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hallbjornsson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice cross by Skurwysynowski.
Skurwysynowski misses the shot to the body.
Hallbjornsson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Skurwysynowski with the inside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Skurwysynowski.
Skurwysynowski chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hallbjornsson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hallbjornsson defending well as Skurwysynowski loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
Skurwysynowski swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hallbjornsson counters with a nice uppercut.
Skurwysynowski listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hallbjornsson misses with an uppercut.
Hallbjornsson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hallbjornsson missing with a left hand there. Skurwysynowski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Skurwysynowski only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Skurwysynowski is looking to slow Hallbjornsson down with leg kicks.
Hallbjornsson just misses with a punch to the body.
Hallbjornsson throws a shot to the body.
Hallbjornsson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Skurwysynowski lunges at Hallbjornsson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hallbjornsson's hand.
Skurwysynowski defending well as Hallbjornsson loads up on a big left hand.
Skurwysynowski just misses with a punch to the body.
Hallbjornsson throws a jab but it's blocked by Skurwysynowski.
Hallbjornsson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Skurwysynowski throws a solid leg kick but Hallbjornsson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Skurwysynowski.
Hallbjornsson moves out of range of the strikes.
Skurwysynowski throws a front kick aimed at Hallbjornsson's knee but Hallbjornsson avoids it well. #T3#
Skurwysynowski scores with the left hand. Hallbjornsson knows he should have avoided that one.
Skurwysynowski thumps Hallbjornsson with a low kick.
A big left from Skurwysynowski misses.
Hallbjornsson lands a nice looking body kick.
Hallbjornsson misses with the combination.
Skurwysynowski connects with a solid leg kick.
A low kick from Skurwysynowski misses
and Hallbjornsson counters with a leg kick.
Hallbjornsson moves away from the strike by Skurwysynowski.
A little feinted left hand from Hallbjornsson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Skurwysynowski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hallbjornsson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Skurwysynowski takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hallbjornsson tries to score with a low kick but Skurwysynowski moves his leg out of the way.
Hallbjornsson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Skurwysynowski to score with a decent uppercut.
A bone on bone clash there as Hallbjornsson blocks the leg kick. #T4#
Hallbjornsson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Skurwysynowski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hallbjornsson.
Skurwysynowski fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hallbjornsson is out of range.
Hallbjornsson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Skurwysynowski on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hallbjornsson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Good shot there by Skurwysynowski.
Hallbjornsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Skurwysynowski was well out of range. Poor timing from Hallbjornsson.
Skurwysynowski swings for the body but Hallbjornsson moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Hallbjornsson misses its target.
Hallbjornsson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Skurwysynowski counters with a nice uppercut.
A punch lands to the side of Hallbjornsson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hallbjornsson slips a jab from Skurwysynowski.
Skurwysynowski slips under a jab.
Skurwysynowski looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Skurwysynowski on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Skurwysynowski misses with a lunging right hand
and Hallbjornsson counters with a straight right hand.
Skurwysynowski works the jab nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hallbjornsson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Skurwysynowski. Skurwysynowski obviously looking to wear him down.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vladimir Skurwysynowski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Skurwysynowski 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vladimir Skurwysynowski!
Our winner, Vladimir Skurwysynowski, 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: C237: Albatross vs Corassa II
Date: Oct 07, 2023

#R1#
Hallbjornsson misses with an uppercut. Titus saw that one coming.
Hallbjornsson 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.
Titus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Titus slips a jab from Hallbjornsson.
Titus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hallbjornsson.
Titus 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.
Titus shoots in but no luck this time.
Hallbjornsson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #TD2#
Titus drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hallbjornsson wants to sweep here but Titus controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Titus missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hallbjornsson seems keen to control Titus's posture.#T1#
Hallbjornsson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Titus working some strikes from top position.
Hallbjornsson is trying to hold Titus in close to prevent damage but Titus has managed to pass into half guard.
Hallbjornsson keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Titus throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Titus is keen to just control but Hallbjornsson is a slippery customer.
Titus throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hallbjornsson trying to control from the bottom.
Titus is keen to just control but Hallbjornsson is a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hallbjornsson is trying to get back to full guard.
Titus with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T2#
Hallbjornsson is controlling Titus's trapped leg to prevent Titus from advancing to side control.
Titus perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Hallbjornsson keeping control of the position.
Hallbjornsson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hallbjornsson.
Titus's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hallbjornsson wants to sweep but no luck.
Hallbjornsson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Titus.
Titus trying to control the position from guard on top but Hallbjornsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Titus takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Titus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hallbjornsson.
Titus tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Titus slips under a jab.
Titus tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hallbjornsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Titus was well out of range. Poor timing from Hallbjornsson.
And Titus tries to counter it with a takedown but Hallbjornsson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A telegraphed right hand from Hallbjornsson misses the target.
Titus slips a straight right by Hallbjornsson.
Titus changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hallbjornsson looks to land a right hand but Titus moved out of range.
The fighters circling - Hallbjornsson throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T4#
Hallbjornsson throws a body shot but no joy.
Titus tries for a takedown but Hallbjornsson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hallbjornsson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hallbjornsson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hallbjornsson swinging wildly here.
Adils Hallbjornsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hallbjornsson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hallbjornsson takes a swing at Titus's ribcage but misses.
Hallbjornsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Titus is just out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adils Hallbjornsson dominated that round.
That's time! Hallbjornsson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
A big left from Hallbjornsson misses.
Hallbjornsson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hallbjornsson misses with a body shot.
Hallbjornsson missing with a left hand there. Titus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Titus takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Hallbjornsson throws a hook but Titus blocks it.
Titus 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.
Titus throws a hook but Hallbjornsson avoids it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Hallbjornsson misses its target.
Hallbjornsson connects with an inside leg kick.
Titus listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T1#
Titus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Titus with the counter takedown but Hallbjornsson avoids it easily.
Titus slips under a jab from Hallbjornsson.
Titus with the counter takedown but Hallbjornsson avoids it easily.
Hallbjornsson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hallbjornsson throws a jab but it's blocked by Titus.
Titus lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Titus looks for a takedown but Hallbjornsson sprawls well.
Titus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hallbjornsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Titus.
Adils Hallbjornsson is winning the standup battle so far.
Hallbjornsson misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Hallbjornsson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hallbjornsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Titus was well out of range. Poor timing from Hallbjornsson.
Titus misses the jab.
Hallbjornsson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Titus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hallbjornsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Titus manages to avoid it.
Hallbjornsson misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Titus counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Titus tries to score with some ground and pound. Hallbjornsson controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Hallbjornsson is looking for a sweep.
Hallbjornsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Titus can do to turn this around?#T3#
Hallbjornsson on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
A lull in the action here.
Hallbjornsson can't do much from the bottom here.
Hallbjornsson is trying to improve his position.
Hallbjornsson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Titus's best efforts.
Titus is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Titus works his way into side control.
Titus trying to control the action but Hallbjornsson is working from the bottom. #T4#
You can see the frustration on Hallbjornsson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Titus fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Zeke Titus has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hallbjornsson tries to control but Titus manages to take his back.
Hallbjornsson is taking damage to the body and head.
Titus is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Hallbjornsson up.
Titus lands shots from the back.
Hallbjornsson avoids the strikes from Titus.
Hallbjornsson prevents Titus from getting a body triangle.
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!
Titus connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Hallbjornsson to escape the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zeke Titus 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Titus will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hallbjornsson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Titus shoots in but no luck this time.
A jab from Hallbjornsson does it's job there.
Titus takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Titus avoids the body shot from Hallbjornsson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hallbjornsson swinging wildly here.
Hallbjornsson throws out a loose jab but Titus uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Hallbjornsson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hallbjornsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Titus.
Titus wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hallbjornsson throws a hook to the side of Titus's head but Titus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hallbjornsson misses with a lunging right hand #TD2#
and Titus counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Titus perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Titus is looking to take a break and control but Hallbjornsson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hallbjornsson has hold of Titus's hands but Titus slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Titus is trying to control. Hallbjornsson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2#
Titus might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hallbjornsson haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Hallbjornsson trying to control from the bottom.
Hallbjornsson wants to get back to full guard.
Hallbjornsson wants to control but Titus is keeping busy.
Hallbjornsson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hallbjornsson is refusing to be controlled, as Titus sits in half guard.
Titus trying to pass the guard but Hallbjornsson defending well.
Titus wants to take a breather but Hallbjornsson is having none of it. #T3#
Titus missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Titus prevents Hallbjornsson from improving his position.
Hallbjornsson is working hard here to advance position.
Hallbjornsson trying to control but Titus postures up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hallbjornsson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hallbjornsson swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and Titus counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Titus with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Titus sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hallbjornsson defending well though. #T4#
Hallbjornsson wants to improve his position but Titus is controlling well.
Titus not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hallbjornsson tries to roll over but Titus keeps him under control.
Hallbjornsson is not content to let Titus control the position.
Titus stalling.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hallbjornsson wants to control but Titus is keeping busy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zeke Titus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Titus 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: C231: Haggar vs Mumu
Date: Sep 17, 2023

#R1#
Hallbjornsson throws a jab when Higgins was well out of range.
Hallbjornsson 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.
Higgins throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hallbjornsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hallbjornsson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Higgins pushes Hallbjornsson away with a front kick.
Hallbjornsson looks to land a right hand but Higgins moved out of range.
Higgins looks to throw the jab but Hallbjornsson is out of range.
Higgins just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab lands there for Higgins.
Higgins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice leg kick lands there from Higgins.
Higgins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hallbjornsson misses the shot to the body.
Hallbjornsson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Higgins.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Hallbjornsson.
Higgins thinks about the counter body kick.
Higgins avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hallbjornsson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hallbjornsson throws a jab but it's blocked by Higgins.
Hallbjornsson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hallbjornsson scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Higgins fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hallbjornsson, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Hallbjornsson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Higgins takes a swing at Hallbjornsson's ribcage but misses.
Hallbjornsson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Higgins's head backwards.
Higgins cracks Hallbjornsson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Higgins uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hallbjornsson.#T2#
Higgins moves out of range as Hallbjornsson strikes.
Higgins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hallbjornsson manages to avoid it.
Hallbjornsson throws the left hand but Higgins avoids the punch easily.
A nice side step and Higgins releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Higgins ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Higgins throws a looping overhand right but Hallbjornsson ducks down to avoid it.
Higgins looks to land a right hand but Hallbjornsson moved out of range.
Higgins throws a push kick but Hallbjornsson slaps the foot to one side.
Hallbjornsson clobbers Higgins with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Higgins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Higgins scores with a leg kick.
Higgins throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hallbjornsson lands a head shot.#T3#
Higgins throws a big shot that misses.
Higgins misses with a body kick.
Higgins gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hallbjornsson cracks Higgins with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hallbjornsson punishes Higgins's body with a nice straight punch.
Higgins needs to keep his hands up - Hallbjornsson had a free shot at his head there.
Higgins avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Higgins is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Hallbjornsson misses the shot to the body.
Higgins closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Higgins connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hallbjornsson. Hallbjornsson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Higgins misses with an uppercut. Hallbjornsson saw that one coming.
Hallbjornsson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hallbjornsson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Higgins uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hallbjornsson.#T4#
Higgins connects with an inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Higgins is looking to land body kicks.
Hallbjornsson throws an overhand right that lands on Higgins's shoulder, as Higgins tries to avoid the shot.
Hallbjornsson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Higgins counters with a straight right hand.
Higgins scores with a jab. Hallbjornsson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Higgins ducks under a wild hook from Hallbjornsson.
Nice defenses there by Higgins.
Hallbjornsson throws a hook to the side of Higgins's head but Higgins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Higgins throws a lazy body kick
and Hallbjornsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Higgins connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hallbjornsson's hands.
Hallbjornsson throws a looping overhand right but Higgins ducks down to avoid it.
Higgins swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
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 Adils Hallbjornsson will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Higgins thows a left - swing and a miss!
Good work by Hallbjornsson as he checks the leg kick.
Hallbjornsson throws a series of punches but Higgins moves out of range.
Hallbjornsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Higgins.
Hallbjornsson misses with a left hand
and Higgins counters with a straight right hand.
Hallbjornsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Higgins.
Higgins attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Hallbjornsson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hallbjornsson moves out of range as Higgins throws a body kick.
It looked like Hallbjornsson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Higgins scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hallbjornsson in his tracks.
Lou Higgins seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Higgins throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Higgins throws a body punch but Hallbjornsson moves out of range.
Higgins tries to clinch there but Hallbjornsson circles away. #T1#
Higgins throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hallbjornsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hallbjornsson throws out a loose jab but Higgins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hallbjornsson scores with a nice strike.
Hallbjornsson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Higgins under the eye.
The fighters circling - Hallbjornsson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hallbjornsson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Higgins on the side of the head.
Hallbjornsson ducks under a wild hook from Higgins.
Higgins throws a leg kick
and Hallbjornsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A head kick by Higgins misses
and Hallbjornsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hallbjornsson slips a jab from Higgins.
Hallbjornsson throws a looping overhand right but Higgins ducks down to avoid it.
Hallbjornsson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T2#
Hallbjornsson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A solid leg kick lands there for Higgins.
Hallbjornsson throws the left hand but Higgins avoids the punch easily.
Hallbjornsson misses with a hook
and Higgins finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Higgins throws the kick towards the body but Hallbjornsson avoids it.
Hallbjornsson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Higgins takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Higgins throws a low kick but Hallbjornsson avoids it.
Higgins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hallbjornsson.
It looked like Hallbjornsson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hallbjornsson punishes Higgins's body with a nice straight punch.
Hallbjornsson looks to land a right hand but Higgins moved out of range.
Hallbjornsson throws a shot from downtown. Higgins moves away and avoids it.
Higgins was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T3#
Higgins throws a head kick but Hallbjornsson moves out of range.
Higgins ducks under a wild hook from Hallbjornsson.
Higgins fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hallbjornsson on the side of the head.
Higgins fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hallbjornsson.
Higgins blocks a jab.
Higgins appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Higgins tries to clinch up
and Hallbjornsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Higgins misses with a kick to the body
and Hallbjornsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
No joy there for Higgins, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hallbjornsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Higgins was well out of range. Poor timing from Hallbjornsson.
A swing and a miss from Hallbjornsson.#T4#
Hallbjornsson misses with a straight right.
Hallbjornsson scores with a punch to the head.
Hallbjornsson looks to throw the jab but Higgins is out of range.
Higgins avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Higgins throws a shot from downtown. Hallbjornsson moves away and avoids it.
Higgins on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hallbjornsson. Hallbjornsson obviously looking to wear him down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hallbjornsson cracks Higgins with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Higgins scores with a sloppy right hand. Hallbjornsson should have avoided that one.
Higgins jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like Hallbjornsson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Higgins avoids the body shot from Hallbjornsson.
Hallbjornsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adils Hallbjornsson dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Higgins throws an overhand right that lands on Hallbjornsson's shoulder, as Hallbjornsson tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Hallbjornsson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Higgins on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hallbjornsson. Hallbjornsson obviously looking to wear him down.
A jab from Hallbjornsson does it's job there.
Good shot there by Hallbjornsson.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hallbjornsson.
Higgins lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hallbjornsson lands a head shot.
Higgins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Higgins slips a straight right by Hallbjornsson.
Both fighters circling a little - Higgins finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Higgins is looking to land body kicks.
Higgins gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T1#
Hallbjornsson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
And Higgins responds with a good body kick, but Hallbjornsson manages to step out the way in time.
Higgins throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hallbjornsson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Higgins pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hallbjornsson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Higgins digs a good body shot into Hallbjornsson's ribs.
Hallbjornsson ducks under a wild hook from Higgins.
Hallbjornsson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Higgins sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hallbjornsson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hallbjornsson throws a hook to the side of Higgins's head but Higgins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hallbjornsson looks to throw the jab but Higgins is out of range.
Higgins misses with a straight left. #T2#
Higgins ducks under a wild hook from Hallbjornsson.
Higgins appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hallbjornsson looks to throw the jab but Higgins is out of range.
Hallbjornsson scores with a nice right hand.
Higgins has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Higgins bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Hallbjornsson moves out of range of the body kick from Higgins.
Hallbjornsson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hallbjornsson scores with a jab to the body.
Higgins looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Higgins takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Higgins throws an off balance right hand
and Hallbjornsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hallbjornsson lands a head shot.
Hallbjornsson misses with an uppercut
and Higgins cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Higgins takes a swing at Hallbjornsson's ribcage but misses.
Hallbjornsson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Higgins needs to keep his hands up - Hallbjornsson had a free shot at his head there.
Nice defenses there by Hallbjornsson.
Higgins misses with an attempted mid kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Hallbjornsson misses the target.
Hallbjornsson keeps the fight on the outside.
Higgins misses with a left hand
and Hallbjornsson counters with a nice uppercut.
Higgins takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hallbjornsson misses with a straight left.
Hallbjornsson lands a nice shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Higgins.
Higgins takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T4#
Higgins tries to land a front kick but Hallbjornsson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Higgins attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hallbjornsson misses with an uppercut.
Jab, jab by Hallbjornsson - just one landing.
Higgins takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
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!
Higgins takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Higgins throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hallbjornsson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Higgins tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hallbjornsson is able to avoid easily.
Higgins slips a jab from Hallbjornsson.
Lou Higgins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Higgins misses with a hook.

And that's the end of the fight!
Adils Hallbjornsson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hallbjornsson, 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: C225: Ji Woo vs Perkele II
Date: Aug 27, 2023

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Hallbjornsson. Fabinho does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hallbjornsson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hallbjornsson lands a head shot.
Fabinho wants to clinch up but Hallbjornsson keeps it at a distance.
Fabinho has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hallbjornsson finds it's way round the side to connect with Fabinho's head.
A left and a right from Hallbjornsson both land. Nice combination.
Hallbjornsson throws a leg kick but Fabinho moved away.
Fabinho punishes Hallbjornsson's body with a nice straight punch.
Hallbjornsson misses with a hook #TD#
and Fabinho counters with a single leg into guard. Hallbjornsson didn't expect that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hallbjornsson wants to stand up but Fabinho is controlling him.
Hallbjornsson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T1#
Hallbjornsson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fabinho swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hallbjornsson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Fabinho is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Hallbjornsson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fabinho has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hallbjornsson has managed to get both his arms back between Fabinho's legs - danger averted.
Hallbjornsson sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Fabinho looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fabinho looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hallbjornsson is one step ahead there.
Fabinho being controlled here, momentarily.
Hallbjornsson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Hallbjornsson controlling the position. #T3#
Let's hope that Hallbjornsson 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.
Fabinho tries to bench press Hallbjornsson off him but Hallbjornsson keeps the position.
Fabinho stops Hallbjornsson from passing to mount.
Hallbjornsson controls the position.
Fabinho is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hallbjornsson 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.
Hallbjornsson trying to control the position but Fabinho is working away.
Hallbjornsson looking to control but instead Fabinho has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Hallbjornsson is thwarting Fabinho's attempts to control the position.
Fabinho is looking to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Fabinho looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hallbjornsson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adils Hallbjornsson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Hallbjornsson looks to land a right hand but Fabinho moved out of range.
Hallbjornsson lands with an uppercut that bounces Fabinho off the cage and back into range.
Hallbjornsson blocks a jab.
Hallbjornsson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hallbjornsson misses with a low kick.
Fabinho on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hallbjornsson dips to his left and cracks Fabinho with an uppercut!
Fabinho looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice defenses there by Fabinho.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fabinho uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hallbjornsson.
Fabinho takes one to the chin there.
A big right from Hallbjornsson misses. #T1#
Fabinho changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hallbjornsson tries to avoid it but Fabinho manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hallbjornsson to the ground. Hallbjornsson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hallbjornsson throws out a loose jab but Fabinho uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hallbjornsson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fabinho checks a leg kick nicely.
Fabinho attempts a counter takedown but Hallbjornsson avoids it well and moves away.
Adils Hallbjornsson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hallbjornsson throws a looping overhand right but Fabinho ducks down to avoid it.
Hallbjornsson works Fabinho's body with a nice hook.
Hallbjornsson throws a big shot that misses.
Fabinho tries to clinch but Hallbjornsson is having none of it.
Hallbjornsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fabinho.
Fabinho tries to clinch but Hallbjornsson is having none of it. #T2#
Hallbjornsson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fabinho.
Fabinho paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fabinho wants to clinch up but Hallbjornsson keeps it at a distance.
Hallbjornsson throws a counter combo.
Hallbjornsson scores with a hook.
Hallbjornsson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hallbjornsson misses the jab.#CL#
Fabinho closes the distance and pushes Hallbjornsson back into the cage.
Fabinho lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hallbjornsson tries to throw a body punch but Fabinho avoids it by throwing Hallbjornsson back against the cage. #TD#
Fabinho has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Hallbjornsson uses from the top position.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hallbjornsson passes into half guard.
Hallbjornsson performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T3#
Hallbjornsson is continuing to stall.
Fabinho trying to control here. #SUB#
Fabinho looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Fabinho looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Fabinho is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hallbjornsson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hallbjornsson's back!
Hallbjornsson tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Hallbjornsson tries to lock up and control but Fabinho gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hallbjornsson working to try and regain half guard.
Fabinho lands a nice shot to the head.
A nice elbow there by Fabinho.
Fabinho scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Hallbjornsson tries to hold on but Fabinho postures up.
Hallbjornsson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Adils Hallbjornsson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R3#
Hallbjornsson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CL#
Fabinho moves into the clinch successfully.
Fabinho lands a body shot.
Hallbjornsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hallbjornsson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Fabinho is keeping busy.
Hallbjornsson controlling the action here for a moment.
Fabinho lands a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Hallbjornsson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fabinho shoots for a takedown but Hallbjornsson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Fabinho is looking to clinch but Hallbjornsson is avoiding it.
Hallbjornsson throws a hook but Fabinho avoids it easily.#T1#
Fabinho tries to clinch up.
Hallbjornsson looks to land a right hand but Fabinho moved out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fabinho looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fabinho moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hallbjornsson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fabinho is looking to counter the offense by Hallbjornsson and move into the clinch.
Fabinho works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hallbjornsson connects with a single shot there.
Fabinho jabs Hallbjornsson right on the nose. Hallbjornsson blinks but takes it well.#T2#
A jab from Fabinho finds it's way through Hallbjornsson's defenses.
A telegraphed right hand from Fabinho misses the target.
Hallbjornsson throws a shot from downtown. Fabinho moves away and avoids it.
Fabinho doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hallbjornsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hallbjornsson throws a jab but it's blocked by Fabinho.
Hallbjornsson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hallbjornsson thows a left - swing and a miss!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hallbjornsson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Fabinho under the eye.
Fabinho throws the left hand but Hallbjornsson avoids the punch easily.#T3#
A big right from Hallbjornsson misses.
Fabinho changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Fabinho swings widly with a right hand
and Hallbjornsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Fabinho takes the fight into the clinch.
Hallbjornsson lands an uppercut.
Fabinho blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Hallbjornsson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hallbjornsson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hallbjornsson throws a leg kick but Fabinho sees it coming and moves out of range.
Fabinho throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hallbjornsson's waist but Hallbjornsson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fabinho off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roberto Fabinho. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hallbjornsson throws a looping overhand right but Fabinho ducks down to avoid it. #T4#
Nice shot by Fabinho.
Hallbjornsson throws a shot from downtown. Fabinho moves away and avoids it.
Hallbjornsson misses with a low kick.
Fabinho scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hallbjornsson in his tracks.
Fabinho tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hallbjornsson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
It seemed like Hallbjornsson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hallbjornsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fabinho shoots in looking for a takedown. Hallbjornsson tries to sprawl out of it but Fabinho keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hallbjornsson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
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!
Fabinho shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hallbjornsson as he avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adils Hallbjornsson really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Fabinho throws a lazy uppercut
and Hallbjornsson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hallbjornsson looks to land a left hand but Fabinho moved out of range nicely.#TD#
Fabinho scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Hallbjornsson parries the strikes from Fabinho easily there. Fabinho is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Hallbjornsson to escape.
Hallbjornsson manages to get back to half guard.
Hallbjornsson moves into full guard.
Hallbjornsson is pulling down on Fabinho's head. It's preventing any offense from Fabinho, at least for the moment.
Roberto Fabinho overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Fabinho drops back looking for a leg! Hallbjornsson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hallbjornsson manages to kick Fabinho off! Fabinho jumps back into Hallbjornsson's guard.
Fabinho being controlled here momentarily. #T1#
Hallbjornsson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Fabinho wants to control from the top but Hallbjornsson keeps moving. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hallbjornsson wants to sweep but no luck.
Hallbjornsson has his hands on Fabinho's head, controlling the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Fabinho's corner calls for a 1-2. Fabinho obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Fabinho waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hallbjornsson.
Fabinho is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hallbjornsson.
Fabinho slips under a jab from Hallbjornsson.
Fabinho half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hallbjornsson misses with a looping right.
Hallbjornsson works Fabinho's body with a nice hook.#T3#
Fabinho wants to clinch but Hallbjornsson slips to the side
and Hallbjornsson counters with a low kick, right behind Fabinho 's knee.
Fabinho wants to clinch up but Hallbjornsson keeps it at a distance.
Fabinho is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hallbjornsson.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hallbjornsson! But no joy.
Fabinho showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hallbjornsson.
Fabinho tries to counter with a takedown but Hallbjornsson is quick to defend against it.
Donk. Fabinho catches Hallbjornsson right on the button with a cross.
Fabinho looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hallbjornsson is fending him off so far but Fabinho persists. Nope, Hallbjornsson circles away and we're back to standing.
Fabinho tries to clinch but Hallbjornsson moves out of range. #T4#
Hallbjornsson misses the shot to the body.
Hallbjornsson throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and Fabinho counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Hallbjornsson wants to stand back up but Fabinho manages to pass into side control.
Fabinho scoring with punches and elbows.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hallbjornsson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Fabinho working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hallbjornsson is looking for a sweep.
Fabinho working away.
Hallbjornsson is pushing Fabinho's head away, looking to escape. Fabinho manages to hold on to the position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roberto Fabinho had his way with Adils Hallbjornsson in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R5#
Fabinho on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Fabinho missing with a left hand there. Hallbjornsson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hallbjornsson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hallbjornsson scores with a jab.#CL#
Fabinho darts in and clinches Hallbjornsson up against the cage.
Fabinho lands with a left to the head.
Hallbjornsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hallbjornsson blocks a body shot from Fabinho.
Hallbjornsson blocks an uppercut.
Hallbjornsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fabinho lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hallbjornsson working hard to break the clinch.
Fabinho blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hallbjornsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hallbjornsson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Fabinho prevents a body shot from Hallbjornsson.
Fabinho working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T1#
Fabinho goes for a takedown attempt but Hallbjornsson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hallbjornsson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hallbjornsson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hallbjornsson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fabinho tries to clinch there but Hallbjornsson circles away.
Fabinho throws a body shot but no joy.
Hallbjornsson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Adils Hallbjornsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hallbjornsson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fabinho feinted with a counter takedown.
Fabinho tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hallbjornsson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Roberto Fabinho has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Hallbjornsson throws a hook but Fabinho avoids it easily.
Hallbjornsson connects with a jab.
Hallbjornsson scoring well with a low kick there.
Hallbjornsson moves away from the strike by Fabinho.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hallbjornsson! But no joy.
Hallbjornsson lands an overhand right.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hallbjornsson.
Fabinho fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hallbjornsson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A swing and a miss from Hallbjornsson.#T3#
Fabinho moves away from the strike by Hallbjornsson.
Fabinho wants to clinch up but Hallbjornsson keeps it at a distance.
Fabinho misses with an uppercut. Hallbjornsson saw that one coming.
Nice body punch from Fabinho.
Fabinho staying out of range there.
Hallbjornsson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fabinho misses the jab.
Fabinho misses with a lunging right hand
and Hallbjornsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Adils Hallbjornsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fabinho takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fabinho throws a nice looking combination but Hallbjornsson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T4#
Hallbjornsson lands with a hook. Fabinho tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hallbjornsson throws a good cross that connects.
Hallbjornsson sizes up Fabinho with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Fabinho takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hallbjornsson clobbers Fabinho with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Fabinho looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Fabinho throws a shot from downtown. Hallbjornsson moves away and avoids it.
Fabinho on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hallbjornsson defending well as Fabinho loads up on a big left hand.
Hallbjornsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fabinho moves away.
Fabinho feinted with a counter takedown.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 46:49
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 46:49
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adils Hallbjornsson!
Our winner, Adils Hallbjornsson, 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.
The defeated Roberto Fabinho had this to say: 'Man that was a tough fight. I didnï¿½t take my opponent very seriously leading up to this fight but Iï¿½ll keep going. I know Iï¿½m the most dangerous in this division and will get that gold eventually'.

Event: C219: Ji Woo vs Roy
Date: Aug 13, 2023

#R1#
Gage uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hallbjornsson.
Gage was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hallbjornsson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hallbjornsson lands with an overhand left.
Hallbjornsson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gage is able to avoid easily.
It looked like Gage was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hallbjornsson.
Nice body punch from Hallbjornsson.
Hallbjornsson throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Gage darts in and clinches Hallbjornsson up against the cage.
Gage is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hallbjornsson pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC#
Gage manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Gage with that takedown attempt.
Hallbjornsson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Gage throws a series of punches but Hallbjornsson avoids them all with ease.
Gage takes one to the side of the head. #T1#
Gage pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hallbjornsson. That's going to slow Gage down.
Gage misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hallbjornsson.
It seemed like Hallbjornsson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hallbjornsson scores with a hook to the body. Gage takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hallbjornsson.
Hallbjornsson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gage.
It looked like Gage was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Hallbjornsson with a nice calf kick.
Hallbjornsson slaps away a takedown attempt from Gage, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oscar Gage. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hallbjornsson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gage.
Hallbjornsson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T2#
Hallbjornsson scores with a jab.
Hallbjornsson 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.
Hallbjornsson leaves Gage with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gage definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hallbjornsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice leg kick from Hallbjornsson, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hallbjornsson throws out a powerful jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jab from Hallbjornsson.
Hallbjornsson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A good leg kick by Hallbjornsson. #CL#
Gage moves into the clinch successfully.
Hallbjornsson stops a takedown attempt from Gage. #T3#
Gage has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hallbjornsson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hallbjornsson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gage.
Hallbjornsson is pressed up against the cage. Gage has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hallbjornsson down to the mat. Hallbjornsson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hallbjornsson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hallbjornsson.
Gage misses with a left hand
and Hallbjornsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gage feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hallbjornssons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hallbjornsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gage was well out of range. Poor timing from Hallbjornsson.
Gage changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Gage misses with a hook to the body
and Hallbjornsson counters with a nice uppercut.
A jab from Gage finds it's way through Hallbjornsson's defenses.
A combination from Hallbjornsson does no damage.
Gage takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gage on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T4#
Gage misses with a hook.
Hallbjornsson raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Hallbjornsson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gage has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hallbjornsson wants to land a leg kick but Gage is out of range.
Hallbjornsson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gage counters with a nice uppercut.
Adils Hallbjornsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hallbjornsson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gage closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hallbjornsson looks to land a left hand but Gage moved out of range nicely.
Hallbjornsson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Gage with a poor takedown
and Hallbjornsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A jab lands there for Hallbjornsson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adils Hallbjornsson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
The crowd cheers as Hallbjornsson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gage doesn't seem phased though.
Oscar Gage has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A good leg kick by Hallbjornsson.
Hallbjornsson lands a really nice looking cross but Gage seems unphased.
Hallbjornsson misses with a low kick. #TD#
Gage looking to score a takedown here. Hallbjornsson is defending well but Gage drives through and ends up in Hallbjornsson's guard.
Hallbjornsson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hallbjornsson is controlling Gage's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hallbjornsson is continuing to stall.
Hallbjornsson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T1#
Hallbjornsson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Hallbjornsson advances to half guard.
Gage is looking to improve his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gage tries to roll over but Hallbjornsson keeps him under control.
Still in half guard, Hallbjornsson seems content to control.
Hallbjornsson trying to control from half guard but Gage is working away.
Gage is trying to control but can't.
Gage is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hallbjornsson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hallbjornsson's back!#T2##SUB#
Hallbjornsson is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Gage throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage. #SUB#
Gage tightening his grip on Hallbjornsson, looking for the choke.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gage throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage. #SUB#
Gage looking for the choke but no joy.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight. #T3##SUB#
Hallbjornsson defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Gage's arms. #SUB#
Gage has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Hallbjornsson has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least! #SUB#
Hallbjornsson preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Gage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hallbjornsson wants to escape the position. #SUB#
Hallbjornsson is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Gage gets his way!
Oscar Gage overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hallbjornsson tries to roll but Gage sticks to his back. #T4#
Hallbjornsson covering up well and avoiding damage.
Gage trying to control momentarily.
Hallbjornsson tries to break free.
Hallbjornsson is still trying to improve position.
Hallbjornsson wants to control his opponent's hands but Gage gets his hands free. #SUB#
Gage working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Hallbjornsson is doing well to defend. Gage seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Hallbjornsson is forced to tap and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Oscar Gage!
After winning the bout, Oscar Gage thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: C215: Billabong vs Ji Woo III
Date: Jul 30, 2023

#R1#
Hallbjornsson cracks Lomax with an open hand slap.
Lomax misses with an uppercut.
Lomax scores with a leg kick.
Hallbjornsson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hallbjornsson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lomax counters with a nice uppercut.
Hallbjornsson throws a jab but it's blocked by Lomax.
A solid body kick from Hallbjornsson.
Hallbjornsson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lomax keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lomax takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Good shot there by Hallbjornsson.
Lomax slips under a jab.
Lomax was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hallbjornsson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lomax.
Adils Hallbjornsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hallbjornsson wants to land a leg kick but Lomax is out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hallbjornsson scores with the left hand. Lomax knows he should have avoided that one. #T1#
Hallbjornsson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lomax on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nice body kick from Hallbjornsson.
Hallbjornsson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lomax has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Casa Steel in the buildup to the fight.
Hallbjornsson digs a good body shot into Lomax's ribs.
Lomax moves out of range of the strikes.
Good standup being displayed there by Hallbjornsson as he connects with a hook.
Nice shot lands for Hallbjornsson.
Lomax is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hallbjornsson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
An inside leg kick from Hallbjornsson misses.
Hallbjornsson thumps Lomax with a low kick.
Lomax takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hallbjornsson lands the left hand.
Hallbjornsson misses the shot to the body.
Hallbjornsson 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.
Hallbjornsson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Lomax had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.#T2#
Lomax takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A big right from Hallbjornsson misses.
And Lomax counters with a quick kick to the body but Hallbjornsson blocks it.
Nice cross by Hallbjornsson.
Hallbjornsson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Lomax.
Hallbjornsson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lomax. Lomax circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hallbjornsson throws a leg kick
and Lomax counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lomax on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hallbjornsson misses with a body punch
and Lomax counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hallbjornsson.
Hallbjornsson works the jab nicely.
Hallbjornsson misses with an uppercut. Lomax saw that one coming.
Lomax throws a shot from downtown. Hallbjornsson moves away and avoids it.
Lomax does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #T3#
A nice inside leg kick there by Hallbjornsson. That's going to slow Lomax down.
Hallbjornsson misses with a jab to the body
and Hallbjornsson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A leg kick checked by Lomax.
Lomax tried to counter with a leg kick but Hallbjornsson avoided it.
Lomax lands with a nice body kick.
Hallbjornsson misses with a left hand
and Lomax cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hallbjornsson thows a leg kick but Lomax checks it
and Lomax counters with a right hand to the body.
Lomax misses with a low kick.
Hallbjornsson scores with a nice head shot.
A clash of legs there as Lomax blocks the low kick.
Hallbjornsson is looking to chop away at Lomax's legs.
Lomax looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hallbjornsson connects with a single shot there.#T4#
Hallbjornsson throws a head kick but Lomax moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hallbjornsson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Lomax takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hallbjornsson lands with a good body shot.
Hallbjornsson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nice straight punches there by Hallbjornsson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hallbjornsson.
Lomax throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hallbjornsson misses with a body punch
and Lomax cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hallbjornsson. That's going to slow Lomax down.
Hallbjornsson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lomax counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A clash of legs there as Lomax blocks the low kick.
Good shot there by Lomax.
Hallbjornsson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adils Hallbjornsson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Lomax throws a hook to the side of Hallbjornsson's head but Hallbjornsson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lomax uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hallbjornsson.
Hallbjornsson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lomax blocks a low kick nicely.
Lomax jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#CL#
Lomax rushes Hallbjornsson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hallbjornsson tries a body shot but Lomax blocks it.
Hallbjornsson can't find room to land a body shot as Lomax controls the action.
Hallbjornsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hallbjornsson misses with the head strike.
A short right from Hallbjornsson.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right handed body shot lands from Hallbjornsson.
Lomax misses with some punches.
Lomax trying to land knees to the body.
Hallbjornsson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Lomax has had enough of the clinch but Hallbjornsson keeps him there for the moment.#T1#
Lomax tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hallbjornsson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lomax tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hallbjornsson.
Hallbjornsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Lomax controls his hands.
Lomax is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hallbjornsson is defending well for now.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Lomax misses with a punch to the body.
Hallbjornsson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lomax. #BC#
Lomax breaks from the clinch.
Lomax throws a sloppy head kick and Hallbjornsson moves out of range easily.
Lomax takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Lomax slips under a jab.
Hallbjornsson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hallbjornsson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lomax slips a straight right by Hallbjornsson.#T2#
Hallbjornsson lands with an uppercut that bounces Lomax off the cage and back into range.
Hallbjornsson lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hallbjornsson misses the shot to the body.
Hallbjornsson throws a body punch but Lomax moves out of range.
Hallbjornsson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hallbjornsson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A counter left hand to the body from Lomax misses its target.
Hallbjornsson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice body kick there by Lomax.
Lomax looks to land a body kick but Hallbjornsson moved away.
Hallbjornsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lomax was well out of range. Poor timing from Hallbjornsson.
Lomax moves out of range as Hallbjornsson throws a body kick.
Lomax jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Hallbjornsson lands a nice shot that snaps Lomax's head back.
Lomax pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T3#
Hallbjornsson lands a front kick.
Adils Hallbjornsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hallbjornsson misses with a straight right.
Hallbjornsson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Lomax was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lomax throws out a loose jab but Hallbjornsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lomax misses with a body shot.
Hallbjornsson misses with a straight left.
Lomax walks into a straight right hand from Hallbjornsson.
Hallbjornsson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hallbjornsson tries to land a leg kick but Lomax saw it coming and moves away. #TD#
Lomax drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hallbjornsson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Lomax preventing the sweep. #T4#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hallbjornsson is on top in guard. #REVB#
Hallbjornsson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lomax on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lomax tries to get out of the position.
Hallbjornsson tries to free his leg and advance position but Lomax is retaining full guard.
Hallbjornsson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hallbjornsson trying to control the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adils Hallbjornsson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Hallbjornsson misses with a straight right.
Lomax moves out of range as Hallbjornsson throws a body kick.
Hallbjornsson throws out a loose jab but Lomax uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hallbjornsson misses with a straight right.
Hallbjornsson lands with an uppercut that bounces Lomax off the cage and back into range.
Nice straight punches there by Hallbjornsson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hallbjornsson.
A leg kick checked by Lomax.
Lomax is looking to counter punch.
Lomax looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Lomax on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lomax fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hallbjornsson tries a head kick but it misses.
Hallbjornsson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hallbjornsson misses with a jab to the body
enabling Lomax to counter with a crisp jab.
Lomax shoots for a takedown but Hallbjornsson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T1#
Lomax takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lomax scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hallbjornsson scores with a spinning back kick!
Lomax takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #CL#
Lomax takes the fight into the clinch.
Hallbjornsson blocks an uppercut.
Hallbjornsson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hallbjornsson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hallbjornsson throws a punch but it's blocked by Lomax.
Hallbjornsson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hallbjornsson lands a right hand.
Lomax misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lomax digs a right hand underneath Hallbjornsson's ribcage. Hallbjornsson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Vincent Lomax has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Lomax makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lomax throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hallbjornsson blocks it with crossed arms.
Hallbjornsson pushes Lomax back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hallbjornsson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lomax blocks a body shot from Hallbjornsson.
Hallbjornsson lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2#
Hallbjornsson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lomax uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hallbjornsson.
An inside leg kick from Hallbjornsson misses.
Hallbjornsson throws a lazy uppercut
letting Lomax counter with a right hand.
Hallbjornsson wants to land a leg kick but Lomax is out of range.
A cross from Lomax lands.
Hallbjornsson connects with a single shot there.
Lomax takes one to the chin there.
Hallbjornsson throws the left hand but Lomax avoids the punch easily.#T3#
Hallbjornsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lomax throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Adils Hallbjornsson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hallbjornsson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hallbjornsson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lomax sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lomax chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hallbjornsson can pounce on him.
Lomax is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hallbjornsson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Lomax wants to clinch.
Lomax throws a looping overhand right but Hallbjornsson ducks down to avoid it.
Hallbjornsson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T4#
Lomax throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hallbjornsson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That kick from Hallbjornsson tenderised Lomax's leg. Lomax is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hallbjornsson cracks Lomax with an open hand slap.
Hallbjornsson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hallbjornsson lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lomax checks a leg kick.
Hallbjornsson blocks a head kick by Lomax.
Hallbjornsson only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Hallbjornsson misses with a looping left.
It looked like Lomax wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hallbjornsson.
Hallbjornsson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lomax misses with a kick to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Adils Hallbjornsson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hallbjornsson 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 Dean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 27:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adils Hallbjornsson!
A very excited looking Adils Hallbjornsson 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.
Vincent Lomax spoke after the fight, saying 'God dammit'.

Event: C211: Kronos vs McWrestler III
Date: Jul 16, 2023

#R1#
A good leg kick by Hallbjornsson.
Vladimir Skurwysynowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Skurwysynowski misses.
Skurwysynowski keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Skurwysynowski feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Skurwysynowski connects with a body shot.
Skurwysynowski jabs Hallbjornsson right on the nose. Hallbjornsson blinks but takes it well.
Hallbjornsson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Skurwysynowski lands a really nice looking cross but Hallbjornsson seems unphased.
Skurwysynowski lands a jab.
Hallbjornsson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hallbjornsson there as he acknowledges the shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Skurwysynowski.
Hallbjornsson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Skurwysynowski throws an off balance right hand
and Hallbjornsson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Skurwysynowski throws a body punch but Hallbjornsson moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Hallbjornsson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Skurwysynowski cracks Hallbjornsson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Skurwysynowski looks to throw the jab but Hallbjornsson is out of range.
Hallbjornsson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Skurwysynowski counters with a leg kick.
Hallbjornsson throws a quick inside leg kick. #T1#
Hallbjornsson throws a leg kick but Skurwysynowski sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hallbjornsson misses with a low kick.
Skurwysynowski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hallbjornsson moves away.
Skurwysynowski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hallbjornsson.
Hallbjornsson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Skurwysynowski lands a nice shot to the body.
Hallbjornsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Skurwysynowski lands a lovely overhand right.
Hallbjornsson 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.
Skurwysynowski tests Hallbjornsson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hallbjornsson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A big left from Skurwysynowski misses.
Skurwysynowski has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hallbjornsson finds it's way round the side to connect with Skurwysynowski's head.
Skurwysynowski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hallbjornsson.
Hallbjornsson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Skurwysynowski momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Skurwysynowski lands with a thumping leg kick. #T2#
Skurwysynowski fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Skurwysynowski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Skurwysynowski throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hallbjornsson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hallbjornsson throws a hook but Skurwysynowski avoids it easily.
Skurwysynowski appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Skurwysynowski cracks Hallbjornsson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hallbjornsson slips a straight right by Skurwysynowski.
Hallbjornsson misses with a looping left.
Hallbjornsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Skurwysynowski cracks Hallbjornsson with an open hand slap.
Hallbjornsson misses with a body punch
and Skurwysynowski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hallbjornsson cracks Skurwysynowski with an open hand slap.
Hallbjornsson throws a big shot that misses.
Skurwysynowski fakes the leg kick and cracks Hallbjornsson in the body.
Skurwysynowski fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hallbjornsson is out of range. #T3#
Skurwysynowski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Skurwysynowski backing away here, and Hallbjornsson unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Hallbjornsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That kick from Skurwysynowski tenderised Hallbjornsson's leg. Hallbjornsson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hallbjornsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Skurwysynowski.
A jab lands there for Skurwysynowski.
Hallbjornsson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Skurwysynowski misses the jab.
Hallbjornsson throws out a counter right but Skurwysynowski avoids it with no problem.
Hallbjornsson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Skurwysynowski connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hallbjornsson momentarily.
Skurwysynowski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Skurwysynowski throws a chopping leg kick but Hallbjornsson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A bone on bone clash there as Hallbjornsson blocks the leg kick.
Skurwysynowski misses with an uppercut. Hallbjornsson saw that one coming.
Hallbjornsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Skurwysynowski just misses with a punch to the body.
Hallbjornsson lands a slapping body shot. #T4#
Hallbjornsson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Skurwysynowski finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hallbjornsson connects with an inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hallbjornsson lands a nice shot to the body.
Skurwysynowski misses with an uppercut
and Hallbjornsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A bone on bone clash there as Hallbjornsson blocks the leg kick.
Hallbjornsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Skurwysynowski was well out of range. Poor timing from Hallbjornsson.
Nice body kick there by Skurwysynowski.
Skurwysynowski throws out a leg kick but Hallbjornsson moves out of range and Skurwysynowski only half commits.
Hallbjornsson connects with a leg kick.
Hallbjornsson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Skurwysynowski tries to work over Hallbjornsson's front leg with a kick but Hallbjornsson checks it.
Skurwysynowski finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hallbjornsson is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Hallbjornsson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hallbjornsson tries to close the distance and clinch but Skurwysynowski swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Skurwysynowski half committed to a counter leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Skurwysynowski dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Hallbjornsson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Skurwysynowski.
An attempted straight right counter from Skurwysynowski misses the target.
Hallbjornsson checks a leg kick.
Skurwysynowski will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hallbjornsson misses with a body kick.
Skurwysynowski swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Skurwysynowski has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Skurwysynowski there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hallbjornsson staying out of range there.
Hallbjornsson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hallbjornsson lands with an overhand left.
Vladimir Skurwysynowski is winning the standup battle so far.
A telegraphed right hand from Skurwysynowski misses the target.
Skurwysynowski throws a nice inside leg kick.
Skurwysynowski avoids the body shot from Hallbjornsson.
As Hallbjornsson backs away, Skurwysynowski returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hallbjornsson misses with a body punch
and Skurwysynowski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Skurwysynowski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Skurwysynowski bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hallbjornsson's head.
Skurwysynowski fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hallbjornsson is out of range.
Nice shot lands for Skurwysynowski.#T1#
Skurwysynowski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hallbjornsson.
Skurwysynowski tries to score with a low kick but Hallbjornsson moves his leg out of the way.
Hallbjornsson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Skurwysynowski throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hallbjornsson throws the kick towards the body but Skurwysynowski avoids it.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Hallbjornsson.
Hallbjornsson connects with a solid leg kick.
Hallbjornsson is looking to clinch.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Hallbjornsson might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Skurwysynowski has got the better of the exchanges.
Skurwysynowski takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Skurwysynowski fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hallbjornsson.
Skurwysynowski throws out a leg kick but Hallbjornsson moves out of range and Skurwysynowski only half commits.
Hallbjornsson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Skurwysynowski throws a low kick but Hallbjornsson avoids it.
Hallbjornsson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hallbjornsson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Skurwysynowski misses with an uppercut. Hallbjornsson saw that one coming.
Hallbjornsson throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Hallbjornsson misses the shot to the body.
Skurwysynowski pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hallbjornsson is out of range and Skurwysynowski settles back down.
Hallbjornsson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Skurwysynowski.
Hallbjornsson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Skurwysynowski.
Hallbjornsson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Skurwysynowski throws a shot from downtown. Hallbjornsson moves away and avoids it.
Hallbjornsson flicks out a counter leg kick but Skurwysynowski steps away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Skurwysynowski looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Skurwysynowski looks to land a left hand but Hallbjornsson moved out of range nicely.
Skurwysynowski ducks under a wild hook from Hallbjornsson.
Skurwysynowski with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Skurwysynowski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hallbjornsson can do to turn this around?
Skurwysynowski thows a left - swing and a miss!
Skurwysynowski slips a jab from Hallbjornsson.
Skurwysynowski works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hallbjornsson clobbers Skurwysynowski with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hallbjornsson misses with a hook to the body
and Skurwysynowski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Skurwysynowski throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hallbjornsson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hallbjornsson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Skurwysynowski ducks under a wild hook from Hallbjornsson.
Hallbjornsson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hallbjornsson misses the shot to the body.
Hallbjornsson lands a nice shot to the body.
Hallbjornsson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Skurwysynowski.
Hallbjornsson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Skurwysynowski takes a jab right on the kisser.
Skurwysynowski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Skurwysynowski feints and then cracks Hallbjornsson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hallbjornsson down.
A big left from Hallbjornsson misses.
Hallbjornsson moves out of range of the leg kick from Skurwysynowski.
Skurwysynowski pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hallbjornsson is out of range and Skurwysynowski settles back down. #T4#
Hallbjornsson moves out of range of the strikes.
Skurwysynowski scores with a jab to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Skurwysynowski looks to throw the jab but Hallbjornsson is out of range.
Hallbjornsson throws out a counter right but Skurwysynowski avoids it with no problem.
Hallbjornsson wants to land a leg kick but Skurwysynowski is out of range.
Hallbjornsson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Skurwysynowski.
Hallbjornsson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Skurwysynowski connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A low kick from Skurwysynowski misses
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
and Hallbjornsson counters with a good, hard body kick but Skurwysynowski shrugs it off.
Skurwysynowski throws a nice outside leg kick.
Skurwysynowski throws a leg kick but Hallbjornsson moved away.
A big left from Skurwysynowski misses.
Hallbjornsson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Skurwysynowski.
Hallbjornsson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hallbjornsson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Skurwysynowski scores with the left hand. Hallbjornsson knows he should have avoided that one.
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 Vladimir Skurwysynowski will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Hallbjornsson blocks a low kick nicely.
Hallbjornsson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hallbjornsson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Skurwysynowski on the side of the head.
Skurwysynowski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hallbjornsson.
Hallbjornsson was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Skurwysynowski looks to land a left hand but Hallbjornsson moved out of range nicely.
Skurwysynowski connects with a crisp jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Skurwysynowski.
Skurwysynowski ducks under a wild hook from Hallbjornsson.
Skurwysynowski fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Adils Hallbjornsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters circling - Hallbjornsson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Skurwysynowski jabs at Hallbjornsson's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skurwysynowski loads up on a big right hand but Hallbjornsson slips the punch.
Skurwysynowski throws a body shot but no joy.
Skurwysynowski throws a leg kick but Hallbjornsson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hallbjornsson tries a low kick but Skurwysynowski avoids it.
Skurwysynowski walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hallbjornsson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hallbjornsson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Hallbjornsson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hallbjornsson swings for the body but Skurwysynowski moves out of range.
Skurwysynowski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hallbjornsson checks a low kick from Skurwysynowski.
A big right from Hallbjornsson misses.
Hallbjornsson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Skurwysynowski getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hallbjornsson blocks a jab.
Skurwysynowski throws out a leg kick but Hallbjornsson moves out of range and Skurwysynowski only half commits.
Skurwysynowski just misses with a punch to the body.
Skurwysynowski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hallbjornsson misses with a straight left.
Skurwysynowski looks to score with a jab to the body but Hallbjornsson is just out of range.
Skurwysynowski misses the jab.#T2#
Hallbjornsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Skurwysynowski manages to avoid it.
Skurwysynowski swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Skurwysynowski takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Skurwysynowski lands with a hook. Hallbjornsson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hallbjornsson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hallbjornsson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Skurwysynowski. Skurwysynowski obviously looking to wear him down.
Skurwysynowski digs a good hook to Hallbjornsson's body.
Hallbjornsson misses with a low kick.
Skurwysynowski thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hallbjornsson misses with a hook.
Skurwysynowski looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Skurwysynowski ducks under a wild hook from Hallbjornsson.
Skurwysynowski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice shot lands for Skurwysynowski.
Hallbjornsson swings for the body but Skurwysynowski moves out of range.
Hallbjornsson connects with the punch.#T3#
Skurwysynowski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hallbjornsson.
Hallbjornsson checks a leg kick nicely.
A shot to the liver by Hallbjornsson. Beautiful body shot.
Skurwysynowski missing with a left hand there. Hallbjornsson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hallbjornsson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hallbjornsson connects with a single shot there.
Skurwysynowski's corner calls for a 1-2. Skurwysynowski obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Skurwysynowski jabs at Hallbjornsson's body.
Skurwysynowski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hallbjornsson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hallbjornsson throws a push kick but Skurwysynowski slaps the foot to one side.
Hallbjornsson throws a leg kick but Skurwysynowski sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hallbjornsson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Skurwysynowski takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Skurwysynowski wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hallbjornsson connects with an inside leg kick.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A swing and a miss from Hallbjornsson.
Skurwysynowski ducks under a wild hook from Hallbjornsson.
Hallbjornsson misses the jab.
Skurwysynowski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hallbjornsson! But no joy.
Hallbjornsson tries to move into range but Skurwysynowski moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Skurwysynowski connects with a leg kick.
Hallbjornsson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hallbjornsson misses with a double jab.
Hallbjornsson wants to slow Skurwysynowski down by chopping away at his legs.
Skurwysynowski lands a head shot.
Skurwysynowski throws a low kick but Hallbjornsson avoids it.
Hallbjornsson misses with a body shot.
Skurwysynowski with the inside leg kick.
Hallbjornsson throws a body shot but no joy.
Skurwysynowski tried to score with a low kick but Hallbjornsson checks it.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Vladimir Skurwysynowski.
Well Skurwysynowski 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vladimir Skurwysynowski!
During a confident post fight interview, Vladimir Skurwysynowski thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: C206: Kersikov vs Blank
Date: Jul 02, 2023

#R1#
Tribute fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hallbjornsson manages to avoid it.
An inside leg kick lands from Hallbjornsson.
Hallbjornsson throws the left hand but Tribute avoids the punch easily.
Hallbjornsson misses with a straight right.
Hallbjornsson 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.
Tribute ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hallbjornsson defending well as Tribute loads up on a big left hand.
Hallbjornsson throws a lazy right hand but Tribute sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tribute throws a big shot that misses.
Tribute lands a nice shot to the body.
Tribute swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab from Hallbjornsson misses.
Tribute misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tribute lands an overhand right.
Tribute tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hallbjornsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Tribute.
Tribute is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hallbjornsson.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tribute.
Hallbjornsson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T1#
Tribute throws a sloppy head kick and Hallbjornsson moves out of range easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Hallbjornsson misses the target.
Hallbjornsson misses with a looping left.
Hallbjornsson blocks a jab.
A jab lands there for Tribute.
Hallbjornsson checks a low kick from Tribute.
Hallbjornsson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tribute connects with a right hand. Hallbjornsson shakes it off.
Tribute swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hallbjornsson counters with a nice uppercut.
Hallbjornsson throws a big shot that misses.
Tribute swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tribute tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hallbjornsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Tribute.
Tribute throws a body shot but no joy.
Hallbjornsson scores with a jab. Tribute acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hallbjornsson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tribute.
Tribute digs a good hook to Hallbjornsson's body.
Tribute throws a big shot that misses.
Hallbjornsson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tribute takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big right from Hallbjornsson misses.
Tank Tribute seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hallbjornsson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tribute can pounce on him.
Hallbjornsson is looking to slow Tribute down with leg kicks.
Tribute bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hallbjornsson's head.
Tribute misses with a looping left.
Hallbjornsson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Hallbjornsson throws a hook but Tribute avoids it easily.
Hallbjornsson looks to land a left hand but Tribute moved out of range nicely.
A big left from Tribute misses.
Nice jab there from Hallbjornsson.
Tribute throws a head kick but Hallbjornsson moves out of range.
Tribute misses with a head kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tribute. That's going to slow Hallbjornsson down.
Tribute tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hallbjornsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Tribute.
Hallbjornsson blocks a head kick by Tribute. #T3#
Tribute swats away the attempt to clinch by Hallbjornsson.
Tribute throws a head kick but Hallbjornsson moves out of range.
Tribute misses with the body kick
and Hallbjornsson counters with a stiff right hand.
Tribute uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hallbjornsson.
Nice shot lands for Hallbjornsson.
Tribute displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hallbjornsson throws out the jab.
Hallbjornsson misses the jab.
Hallbjornsson loads up on a big right hand but Tribute slips the punch.
Tribute blocks a jab.
A swing and a miss from Hallbjornsson.
Hallbjornsson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tribute throws a shot from downtown. Hallbjornsson moves away and avoids it.
Tribute works the jab nicely.
Hallbjornsson jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T4#
Tribute misses with a hook.
Tribute looks to land a right hand but Hallbjornsson moved out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Hallbjornsson misses the target.
Hallbjornsson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tribute clobbers Hallbjornsson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hallbjornsson ducks under a wild hook from Tribute.
It looked like Hallbjornsson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
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!
Hallbjornsson throws a body shot but no joy.
Tribute stuns Hallbjornsson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tribute slips under a jab from Hallbjornsson.
Tribute blocks a jab.
Hallbjornsson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Hallbjornsson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tribute can pounce on him.
Tribute scores with a punch to the head.
Tribute throws a hook but Hallbjornsson avoids it easily.
Tribute is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hallbjornsson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Tribute misses the jab.#CL#
Hallbjornsson moves into the clinch.
Hallbjornsson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tank Tribute 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#
Tribute misses with a leg kick
letting Hallbjornsson counter with a right hand.
Tribute gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Hallbjornsson counters with a stiff right hand.
Tribute slips a straight right by Hallbjornsson.
Hallbjornsson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A swing and a miss from Tribute.
Tribute throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
It looked like Hallbjornsson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hallbjornsson ducks under a wild hook from Tribute.
Tribute cracks Hallbjornsson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Tribute lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tribute looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
It looked like Hallbjornsson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tribute throws a sloppy head kick and Hallbjornsson moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hallbjornsson misses with an uppercut. Tribute saw that one coming.
Hallbjornsson defending well as Tribute loads up on a big left hand.
Tribute misses with a head kick.
Tribute drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tribute misses with a kick to the body
and Hallbjornsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Tribute throws a lazy uppercut
and Hallbjornsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice shot lands for Tribute.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tribute. That's going to slow Hallbjornsson down.
Hallbjornsson moves out of range as Tribute strikes.
Hallbjornsson misses with a low kick.
Tribute throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hallbjornsson counters with a straight right hand.
Hallbjornsson avoids a kick to the body.
It looked like Hallbjornsson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tribute.
Tribute lands with a nice body kick.
Tribute lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tribute blocks a low kick nicely.
Hallbjornsson misses with a leg kick.
Hallbjornsson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tribute misses with a jab to the body
and Hallbjornsson counters with a straight right hand.
Tribute throws a low kick, looking for Hallbjornsson's leg but Hallbjornsson calmly moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hallbjornsson lands with an overhand left.#T2#
Tribute keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hallbjornsson.
Hallbjornsson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tribute counters with a stiff right hand.
Hallbjornsson throws a head kick that misses.
Tribute ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tribute throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hallbjornsson throws a hook but Tribute blocks it.
Tribute has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Tribute throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hallbjornsson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hallbjornsson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tribute.
Tribute misses with an uppercut.
Hallbjornsson looks to land a right hand but Tribute moved out of range.
Hallbjornsson connects with a leg kick. #T3#
Tribute misses with a looping left.
Hallbjornsson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tribute takes one to the chin there.
Hallbjornsson avoids a kick to the body.
Hallbjornsson blocks a low kick nicely.
Tribute looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hallbjornsson throws a jab when Tribute was well out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tribute! But no joy.
Hallbjornsson blocks the body kick.
Hallbjornsson misses with a body shot.
Tribute throws a push kick but Hallbjornsson slaps the foot to one side.
Tribute scores with a body shot.
Hallbjornsson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tribute flicks out a counter leg kick but Hallbjornsson steps away.
Tribute throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A slow jab from Tribute misses its intended target.
Tribute throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hallbjornsson fires out a quick counter leg kick but Tribute just manages to avoid it.#T4#
Tribute ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tribute throws out a counter right but Hallbjornsson avoids it with no problem.
Hallbjornsson clobbers Tribute with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tribute throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hallbjornsson on the side of the head.
Hallbjornsson throws a low kick, looking for Tribute's leg but Tribute calmly moves out of range.
Hallbjornsson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fight stays on the outside here - Hallbjornsson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hallbjornsson backing away here, and Tribute unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Hallbjornsson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hallbjornsson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tribute dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hallbjornsson. That did some damage!
Tribute lands a leg kick that knocks Hallbjornsson off balance momentarily.
Tribute throws the left hand but Hallbjornsson avoids the punch easily.
Hallbjornsson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hallbjornsson looks to land a left hand but Tribute moved out of range nicely.
Tribute throws a nice outside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Adils Hallbjornsson will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Tribute slips a straight right by Hallbjornsson.
Tribute dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hallbjornsson. That did some damage!
Tribute chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hallbjornsson can pounce on him.
Tribute swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tribute throws a head kick that misses.
Tribute misses with a wild body shot.
Tribute looks to land a combination but Hallbjornsson avoids it well.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hallbjornsson 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 Tribute has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tribute and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tribute avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hallbjornsson throws a good cross that connects.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hallbjornsson blocks a head kick by Tribute.
Tribute swings widly with a right hand
and Hallbjornsson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tribute 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 Hallbjornsson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hallbjornsson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A big right from Hallbjornsson misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tribute, as that shot connected. #T1#
Hallbjornsson takes one on the button.
Tribute throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hallbjornsson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tribute with a nice cross.
Tribute steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hallbjornsson.
Hallbjornsson walks into a jab.
A jab from Hallbjornsson misses.
A head kick by Tribute misses
and Hallbjornsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tribute needs to keep his hands up - Hallbjornsson had a free shot at his head there.
A slapping body kick lands there for Tribute.
Tribute has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A big right from Hallbjornsson misses.
Tribute let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hallbjornsson throws a hook but Tribute avoids it easily.
Hallbjornsson misses with a hook.
Hallbjornsson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tribute misses with a looping left.
Hallbjornsson tried to counter with a leg kick but Tribute avoided it.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tribute lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hallbjornsson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Tribute - the referee stops the clock and Hallbjornsson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Tribute. Hallbjornsson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A jab from Hallbjornsson does it's job there.
Tribute chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hallbjornsson can pounce on him.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hallbjornsson - that will leave a mark!
Tribute throws a head kick that misses.
Hallbjornsson tries to land a leg kick but Tribute saw it coming and moves away.
Hallbjornsson moves out of range of the body kick from Tribute.
Tribute tries to land a front kick but Hallbjornsson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tribute getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Tribute tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tribute lands with a nice body punch.
Tribute moves away from the strike by Hallbjornsson.
Tribute looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hallbjornsson. #T3#
Hallbjornsson misses with a low kick.
Tribute swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hallbjornsson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hallbjornsson throws an overhand right that lands on Tribute's shoulder, as Tribute tries to avoid the shot.
Hallbjornsson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Hallbjornsson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A slow jab from Tribute misses its intended target.
Hallbjornsson scores with a jab.
Hallbjornsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tribute pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tribute rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hallbjornsson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A lazy left from Hallbjornsson finds it's target.
Tribute throws a leg kick but Hallbjornsson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hallbjornsson blocks the body kick. #T4#
A shot to the body from Tribute misses
and Hallbjornsson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Tribute attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tribute is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hallbjornsson.
Tribute ducks under a wild hook from Hallbjornsson.
A telegraphed right hand from Tribute misses the target.
A jab lands there for Tribute.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big right from Hallbjornsson misses.
A slow jab from Tribute misses its intended target.
Good leg kick by Tribute.
Tribute steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hallbjornsson.
Tribute checks a leg kick.
Tribute throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nice defenses there by Hallbjornsson.
Tribute blocks a low kick nicely.
Tribute misses with a combination
and Hallbjornsson counters with a nice uppercut.

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 Adils Hallbjornsson.
I think Hallbjornsson 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:29

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

Event: C199: Bonaparte vs Kersikov
Date: Jun 11, 2023

#R1#
Hallbjornsson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hallbjornsson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Heartless Team in the buildup to the fight.
Iso Paa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hallbjornsson connects with an inside leg kick.
Paa has a takedown stuffed.
Hallbjornsson tries a head kick but it misses.
Paa throws a leg kick that misses.
Paa misses with a wild body shot.
Paa tries to move into range but Hallbjornsson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hallbjornsson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Paa shoots and misses
enabling Hallbjornsson to counter with a crisp jab.
Paa lands with an overhand left.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Paa 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 Hallbjornsson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hallbjornsson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Paa lets loose with a powerful body kick. Hallbjornsson will feel that in the morning.
Hallbjornsson punishes Paa's body with a nice straight punch.
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!
Hallbjornsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Paa throws a leg kick that misses.
Paa throws a body punch but Hallbjornsson moves out of range.
Hallbjornsson misses with a body kick.
Paa fails with a takedown attempt.
Adils Hallbjornsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Iso Paa.#T1#
Paa throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hallbjornsson.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hallbjornsson, as that shot connected.
Hallbjornsson lands the left hand.
Hallbjornsson throws a jab when Paa was well out of range.
Hallbjornsson throws the left hand but Paa avoids the punch easily.
Paa scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hallbjornsson throws the left hand but Paa avoids the punch easily.
Hallbjornsson slips under a jab from Paa.
A bone on bone clash there as Paa blocks the leg kick.
Hallbjornsson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hallbjornsson wants it to stay on the feet.
Paa takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Paa throws a leg kick which misses Hallbjornsson's front leg but catches the back leg as Hallbjornsson tries to avoid it.
Hallbjornsson connects with a single shot there.
Paa throws a hook but Hallbjornsson avoids it easily.
It looked like Hallbjornsson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T2#
Hallbjornsson throws the kick towards the body but Paa avoids it.
Paa slips a straight right by Hallbjornsson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hallbjornsson misses with a straight right.
Hallbjornsson throws a hook but Paa avoids it easily.
Paa misses with a straight right.
Hallbjornsson defending well as Paa loads up on a big left hand.
Hallbjornsson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Paa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hallbjornsson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Paa walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hallbjornsson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hallbjornsson misses the shot to the body.
Hallbjornsson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hallbjornsson wants it to stay on the feet.
Hallbjornsson slips a straight right by Paa.
Hallbjornsson scores with a punch to the head.
Hallbjornsson with a jab.
Hallbjornsson moves into range and connects with a jab. #T3##TD2#
Paa feints and as Hallbjornsson raises his hands in defense, Paa changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hallbjornsson looking for a sweep. Not yet Hallbjornsson, not yet.
Paa content to stall in guard here.
Paa wants to control from the top but Hallbjornsson keeps moving.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hallbjornsson holds on and takes a little breather.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T4##REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The fighters circling - Paa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hallbjornsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Paa throws a low kick, looking for Hallbjornsson's leg but Hallbjornsson calmly moves out of range.
Paa misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hallbjornsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hallbjornsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hallbjornsson avoids the body shot from Paa.
Hallbjornsson ducks under a wild hook from Paa.
Hallbjornsson feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Hallbjornsson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Paa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hallbjornsson moves away.
Hallbjornsson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hallbjornsson wants it to stay on the feet.
Paa is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hallbjornsson connects with a right hand. Paa shakes it off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adils Hallbjornsson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Hallbjornsson works Paa's body with a nice hook.
Nice takedown defense from Hallbjornsson. No joy for Paa on that attempt.
Paa tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hallbjornsson swivels and escapes.
A big right from Hallbjornsson misses.
Paa misses with a lunging right hand
and Hallbjornsson counters with a straight right hand.
Hallbjornsson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hallbjornsson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Paa takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hallbjornsson checks a low kick from Paa.
A slow jab from Hallbjornsson misses its intended target.
Paa tries to close the distance and clinch but Hallbjornsson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hallbjornsson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hallbjornsson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Adils Hallbjornsson is winning the standup battle so far.
Hallbjornsson looks for the body kick but Paa saw that one coming.
Nice defenses there by Hallbjornsson.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Paa takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hallbjornsson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hallbjornsson swings for the body but Paa moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Paa on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Paa moves in looking to clinch but Hallbjornsson pushes him off.
Paa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hallbjornsson moves away.
Hallbjornsson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Paa lands a right hook to the body.
Paa throws out a loose jab but Hallbjornsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Paa throws a leg kick but Hallbjornsson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hallbjornsson scores with a nice right hand.
The fighters circling - Hallbjornsson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Paa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hallbjornsson slips a jab from Paa.
Paa takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Paa takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hallbjornsson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Paa cracks Hallbjornsson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hallbjornsson looks to land a right hand but Paa moved out of range.
Hallbjornsson connects with a right hand. Paa shakes it off.#T2#
Paa scores with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Paa shoots in and drives through. Hallbjornsson sprawls well.
Adils Hallbjornsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Iso Paa.
Hallbjornsson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Paa.
Jab from Hallbjornsson.
Paa throws a leg kick
and Hallbjornsson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Paa thinking.
Hallbjornsson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hallbjornsson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Paa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hallbjornsson scores with a shot to the body.
Hallbjornsson misses with an uppercut. Paa saw that one coming.
Paa missing with a left hand there. Hallbjornsson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Paa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hallbjornsson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hallbjornsson blocks a leg kick.
Hallbjornsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Paa manages to avoid it.
The crowd cheers as Hallbjornsson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Paa doesn't seem phased though.
Hallbjornsson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T3#
Paa jabs at Hallbjornsson's body.
A bone on bone clash there as Hallbjornsson blocks the leg kick.
Paa misses with an uppercut.
Paa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hallbjornsson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hallbjornsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Paa can do to turn this around?
Paa tries to land a leg kick but Hallbjornsson saw it coming and moves away.
Paa throws an off balance right hand
and Hallbjornsson counters with a straight right hand.
Paa takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Paa throws a hook but Hallbjornsson avoids it easily.
Hallbjornsson throwing a counter right hand but Paa manages to avoid it.
Paa throws a poor cross that misses
and Hallbjornsson counters with a nice body shot.
Paa misses with a jab to the body
and Hallbjornsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hallbjornsson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Paa.
Paa has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hallbjornsson.
Hallbjornsson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Paa wants to clinch up but Hallbjornsson keeps it at a distance.#T4#
Nice defenses there by Paa.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hallbjornsson misses with a hook
and Paa counters with a stiff right hand.
Paa lands with a shot to the body. #TD2#
Paa is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hallbjornsson's half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Paa is keen to just control but Hallbjornsson is a slippery customer.
Paa with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Hallbjornsson controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Hallbjornsson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Paa trying to control the position from guard on top but Hallbjornsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adils Hallbjornsson dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Hallbjornsson keeps the fight on the outside.
Paa tries to land a leg kick but Hallbjornsson saw it coming and moves away.
Hallbjornsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Paa.
Paa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Paa misses with a lunging right hand
and Paa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Paa. Hallbjornsson shrugs it off though.
Paa tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hallbjornsson defends well and Paa ends up having to push Hallbjornsson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Paa throws a poor cross that misses
and Hallbjornsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hallbjornsson looks to land a left hand but Paa moved out of range nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hallbjornsson. Paa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hallbjornsson walks into a stiff left hand from Paa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hallbjornsson.
Paa throws out a counter right but Hallbjornsson avoids it with no problem.
Hallbjornsson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Paa jabs at Hallbjornsson's body.
Paa throws a lazy body kick
and Hallbjornsson counters with a nice uppercut.
Paa gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T1#
Paa tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hallbjornsson defends well and Paa ends up having to push Hallbjornsson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hallbjornsson misses with a low kick as Paa jumps back.
Paa has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hallbjornsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hallbjornsson scores with a nice body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Paa misses the target.
Paa throws the left hand but Hallbjornsson avoids the punch easily.
Paa wants to clinch up but Hallbjornsson keeps it at a distance.
Hallbjornsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hallbjornsson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Paa swings for the body but Hallbjornsson moves out of range.
Paa throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hallbjornsson works the jab nicely.
Paa throws a good cross that connects.
Paa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hallbjornsson.
Paa shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hallbjornsson throwing a counter right hand but Paa manages to avoid it.#T2#
Paa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hallbjornsson.
Hallbjornsson avoids the body shot from Paa.
Paa attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hallbjornsson. Paa does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD2#
Paa drives through with a takedown into Hallbjornsson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hallbjornsson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hallbjornsson managing to control the position.
Hallbjornsson looking for a sweep. Not yet Hallbjornsson, not yet.
Paa won't allow Hallbjornsson to get back to his feet.
Hallbjornsson 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.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Hallbjornsson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T3#
Paa looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hallbjornsson wants to sweep but no luck.
Hallbjornsson working a defensive guard here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Hallbjornsson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Paa shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Some wild striking there from Paa.
Hallbjornsson fires out a quick counter leg kick but Paa just manages to avoid it.
Paa misses with a straight left.
Paa defending well as Hallbjornsson loads up on a big left hand.
Adils Hallbjornsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hallbjornsson throws a good cross that connects.
Paa throws a sloppy body shot
and Hallbjornsson counters with an inside leg kick. #T4#
Paa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looked like Hallbjornsson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hallbjornsson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hallbjornsson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Paa.
Hallbjornsson lands a nice hook to Paa's body. Paa takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hallbjornsson lands a really nice looking cross but Paa seems unphased.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Paa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hallbjornsson lands with an uppercut that bounces Paa off the cage and back into range.
Hallbjornsson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Paa takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Donk. Hallbjornsson catches Paa right on the button with a cross.
Hallbjornsson misses with a looping right.
Hallbjornsson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hallbjornsson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Paa.
A slow jab from Paa misses its intended target.
Hallbjornsson throwing a counter right hand but Paa manages to avoid it.
Iso Paa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Paa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hallbjornsson moves away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Adils Hallbjornsson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hallbjornsson, 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adils Hallbjornsson!
A very excited looking Adils Hallbjornsson 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: C194: Nakagawa vs Adam II
Date: May 21, 2023

#R1#
Kahn throws a lazy uppercut
and Hallbjornsson counters with a straight right hand.
Hallbjornsson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kahn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hallbjornsson works the jab nicely.
Kahn moves out of range of the leg kick from Hallbjornsson.
Hallbjornsson misses with a lunging right hand
and Kahn counters with a straight right hand.
Hallbjornsson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kahn looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kahn misses with a looping left.
Kahn slips a straight right by Hallbjornsson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kahn throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hallbjornsson throws a poor cross that misses
and Kahn makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hallbjornsson misses with a right hand
and Kahn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kahn seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#T1#
Kahn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hallbjornsson misses with a lunging right hand
letting Kahn counter with a right hand.
Hallbjornsson throws a jab but it's blocked by Kahn.
As Hallbjornsson backs away, Kahn returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Hallbjornsson 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.
Kahn with a jab.
Hallbjornsson misses with a hook
letting Kahn counter with a right hand.
Adils Hallbjornsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hallbjornsson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hallbjornsson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC#Hallbjornsson is rocked!
Kahn throws a lazy body kick
and Hallbjornsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kahn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hallbjornsson throws out the jab.
Kahn looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kahn walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hallbjornsson throws a hook but Kahn blocks it.
Hallbjornsson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kahn's sensitive parts. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kahn walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hallbjornsson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kahn slips a jab from Hallbjornsson.
Kahn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hallbjornsson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kahn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kahn throwing a counter right hand but Hallbjornsson manages to avoid it.
Hallbjornsson looks to throw the jab but Kahn is out of range.
Kahn swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hallbjornsson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kahn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hallbjornsson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kahn.
Kahn tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hallbjornsson is able to avoid easily.
Hallbjornsson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kahn swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Hallbjornsson counter with a right hand.
Hallbjornsson throws an overhand right that lands on Kahn's shoulder, as Kahn tries to avoid the shot.
Hallbjornsson misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T3#
Kahn defending well as Hallbjornsson loads up on a big left hand.
A lazy body kick from Kahn
and Hallbjornsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A slow jab from Hallbjornsson misses its intended target.
Hallbjornsson throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Kahn to counter with a crisp jab.
Hallbjornsson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hallbjornsson connects with a jab.
Kahn works the jab nicely.
Hallbjornsson misses the jab.
Kahn scores with a nice right hand.
Hallbjornsson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kahn. That did some damage!#T4#
Kahn moves away from the strike by Hallbjornsson.
Kahn appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kahn is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hallbjornsson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hallbjornsson misses with a hook
and Kahn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kahn throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hallbjornsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kahn checks a leg kick.
Kahn misses with a body shot
and Hallbjornsson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kahn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hallbjornsson connects with a jab.
Kahn defending well as Hallbjornsson loads up on a big left hand.
Kahn misses with an uppercut
and Hallbjornsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adils Hallbjornsson 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#
Hallbjornsson misses with an uppercut. Kahn saw that one coming.
Kahn looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kahn tests Hallbjornsson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hallbjornsson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Kahn to counter with a crisp jab.
Hallbjornsson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Good shot there by Hallbjornsson.
Hallbjornsson throws an off balance right hand #KD#
and Kahn counters with a crisp right hand that drops Hallbjornsson! Kahn lets Hallbjornsson back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Hallbjornsson is still on wobbly legs! Can Kahn finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kahn lands a right hook to the body.
Kahn ducks under a wild hook from Hallbjornsson.
It looked like Kahn wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hallbjornsson throws a lazy uppercut
and Kahn counters with a nice body kick.
Hallbjornsson seems to have recovered his senses.
Kahn knocks out Hallbjornsson with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Kahn before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Kahn picks up the big W with a huge KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mohammed Kahn!
Mohammed Kahn seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: C189: Taneyev vs Ochoa
Date: May 07, 2023

#R1#
St. Gough throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hallbjornsson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
St. Gough wants to clinch but Hallbjornsson slips to the side
and Hallbjornsson counters with a straight right hand.
St. Gough closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
St. Gough tries to clinch up but Hallbjornsson circles away and keeps his distance.
Hallbjornsson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hallbjornsson throws a half hearted mid kick.#CL#
Hallbjornsson tries to keep at a distance but St. Gough has taken the fight into the clinch.
St. Gough struggles to land a body shot inside as Hallbjornsson controls his hands.
Hallbjornsson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Hallbjornsson working aggressively here.
St. Gough misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Hallbjornsson breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hallbjornsson misses with a hook. St. Gough ducked under it nicely.
Hallbjornsson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hallbjornsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
St. Gough tries to clinch up.
St. Gough takes one to the side of the head.
Hallbjornsson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T1#
St. Gough tries to clinch up but Hallbjornsson circles away and keeps his distance.
Hallbjornsson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. St. Gough doesn't seem bothered though.
St. Gough slips a jab from Hallbjornsson.#CL#
St. Gough drives through and clinches with Hallbjornsson against the cage. #BC2#
Hallbjornsson manages to break the clinch.
St. Gough tries to close the distance and clinch but Hallbjornsson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hallbjornsson feints a counter leg kick.
St. Gough tries to clinch up.
St. Gough lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hallbjornsson at a distance.
St. Gough misses with a hook.
Hallbjornsson flicks out a counter leg kick but St. Gough steps away.
St. Gough scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nice body punch from Hallbjornsson.
St. Gough rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hallbjornsson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
St. Gough cracks Hallbjornsson with a good jab.
St. Gough fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
St. Gough is looking to clinch.
Hallbjornsson feints a counter leg kick.
Hallbjornsson 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.
St. Gough tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hallbjornsson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A little jabbing left from Hallbjornsson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
St. Gough misses with a jab to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T2#
St. Gough fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hallbjornsson swats away the attempt to clinch by St. Gough.#CL#
St. Gough darts in and clinches Hallbjornsson up against the cage.
St. Gough misses with a hook to the ribs.
St. Gough can't find room to land a body shot as Hallbjornsson controls the action.
St. Gough tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hallbjornsson.
St. Gough tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hallbjornsson's elbow.
Hallbjornsson tries to work over St. Gough's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
St. Gough throws a punch but it's blocked by Hallbjornsson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for St. Gough.
Hallbjornsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hallbjornsson misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Hallbjornsson breaks from the clinch.
Hallbjornsson lands with a slapping head kick.
St. Gough doesn't manage to clinch there - Hallbjornsson circles away. #T3##CL#
St. Gough clinches.
A head punch on the inside from St. Gough fails to land.
St. Gough has a couple of punches blocked by Hallbjornsson.
St. Gough throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Hallbjornsson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hallbjornsson misses with a hook.
St. Gough misses with a hook. Hallbjornsson ducked under it nicely.
Hallbjornsson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
St. Gough tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hallbjornsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hallbjornsson misses with a series of wild punches.
St. Gough was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
St. Gough tries to clinch
and Hallbjornsson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
St. Gough fails in his attempt to clinch.
St. Gough fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hallbjornsson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hallbjornsson throws a front kick aimed at St. Gough's knee but St. Gough avoids it well.
St. Gough wants to clinch.
Hallbjornsson raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#T4#
St. Gough tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hallbjornsson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hallbjornsson with a jab.
Hallbjornsson misses with a leg kick. #CL#
St. Gough drives through and clinches with Hallbjornsson against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hallbjornsson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of St. Goughs head.
St. Gough holding his opponent close, against the cage.
St. Gough throws a punch but it's blocked by Hallbjornsson.
Hallbjornsson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hallbjornsson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
St. Gough blocking some punches.
St. Gough fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
St. Gough lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
St. Gough has Hallbjornsson pressed against the cage, preventing Hallbjornsson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adils Hallbjornsson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
St. Gough tries to clinch there but Hallbjornsson circles away.
Adils Hallbjornsson seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
St. Gough closes the distance and clinches.
St. Gough blocking some punches.
Hallbjornsson cracks St. Gough with a nice body shot.
St. Gough lands with a short head shot on the inside.
St. Gough working aggressively here.
Hallbjornsson lands a body shot in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for St. Gough.
Hallbjornsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
St. Gough lands with a left to the head.
Hallbjornsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hallbjornsson.
Tristan St. Gough has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hallbjornsson pushes St. Gough back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hallbjornsson lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right from Hallbjornsson on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hallbjornsson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hallbjornsson prevents a body shot from St. Gough.
St. Gough blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hallbjornsson lands an uppercut.
St. Gough lands a body shot in the clinch. #T1#
Hallbjornsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
St. Gough blocks a body shot from Hallbjornsson.
St. Gough lands a hook that snaps the head of Hallbjornsson backwards.
Come on Hallbjornsson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Hallbjornsson lands a shoulder strike.
St. Gough tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Hallbjornsson.
A nice left hand lands by Hallbjornsson.
St. Gough tries to throw a body punch but Hallbjornsson avoids it by throwing St. Gough back against the cage.
St. Gough lands a shot to the body.
St. Gough tries to throw a body punch but Hallbjornsson avoids it by throwing St. Gough back against the cage.
Hallbjornsson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nice body punch from Hallbjornsson - that landed with a thud.
Hallbjornsson scores with a shoulder strike.
Hallbjornsson lands with a light punch inside.
Hallbjornsson lands with a short punch from the clinch. #ROC2#St. Gough is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hallbjornsson lands a left hand.
Oh St. Gough is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hallbjornsson creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends St. Gough's eyes rolling into the back of his head! St. Gough drops to his knees and Hallbjornsson pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adils Hallbjornsson!
During a confident post fight interview, Adils Hallbjornsson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: C183: Frost vs Ochoa
Date: Apr 16, 2023

#R1#
Hopkins on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Hopkins throws a leg kick
and Hallbjornsson counters with a nice leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hopkins - that will leave a mark!
Hopkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hallbjornsson moves away.
Hallbjornsson throws a body kick that misses
and Hopkins counters with a stiff right hand.
Hallbjornsson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've been informed that Hopkins 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.
Hopkins slips a straight right by Hallbjornsson.
Hopkins tries a quick counter leg kick but Hallbjornsson is wise to it.
Hallbjornsson throws a leg kick which misses Hopkins's front leg but catches the back leg as Hopkins tries to avoid it.
Adils Hallbjornsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hopkins gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hallbjornsson.
Hallbjornsson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hallbjornsson.
It seemed like Hopkins was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hopkins moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hopkins ducks under a wild hook from Hallbjornsson.#T1#
Hallbjornsson wants to land a leg kick but Hopkins is out of range.
Hallbjornsson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hallbjornsson scores with a sloppy right hand. Hopkins should have avoided that one.
Hallbjornsson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hopkins sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hallbjornsson jabs Hopkins to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That kick from Hallbjornsson tenderised Hopkins's leg. Hopkins is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hopkins moves away from the strike by Hallbjornsson.
Hopkins throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hopkins takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hopkins tries a low kick but Hallbjornsson avoids it.
Hallbjornsson jabs Hopkins right on the nose. Hopkins blinks but takes it well.#T2#
Hallbjornsson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hopkins circles away quickly and effectively.
A slow jab from Hallbjornsson misses its intended target.
Hallbjornsson cracks Hopkins with a good jab.
Hopkins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hallbjornsson manages to avoid it.
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!
Hopkins looks to score with a jab to the body but Hallbjornsson is just out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Hallbjornsson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hopkins staying out of range there.
Hallbjornsson throws a body shot but no joy.
Hallbjornsson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hopkins is out of range and Hallbjornsson settles back down.
Hallbjornsson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hopkins.
Hallbjornsson misses the shot to the body.
A low kick from Hallbjornsson is predictable there
and Hopkins counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Hopkins blocks a jab.
Hopkins throws out a counter right but Hallbjornsson avoids it with no problem.
Hopkins takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A shot to the liver by Hopkins. Beautiful body shot.
Hallbjornsson thows a left - swing and a miss!
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hopkins! But no joy.
Hallbjornsson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hopkins.
Hopkins lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Hallbjornsson misses with a straight left.
A cross from Hopkins lands.
Hallbjornsson moves away from the strike by Hopkins.
An attempted straight right counter from Hallbjornsson misses the target.
Hallbjornsson loads up on a big right hand but Hopkins slips the punch.
Hopkins swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hopkins digs a good hook to Hallbjornsson's body. #T4#
Hopkins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hallbjornsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Hopkins.
Hallbjornsson jabs Hopkins to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hallbjornsson wants to land a leg kick but Hopkins is out of range.
Hopkins staying out of range there.
Hopkins flicks out a counter leg kick but Hallbjornsson steps away.
Hopkins misses the shot to the body.
Hallbjornsson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hopkins now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hopkins throws a low kick, looking for Hallbjornsson's leg but Hallbjornsson calmly moves out of range.
A jab from Hallbjornsson finds it's way through Hopkins's defenses.
Hopkins lands a head shot.
Hopkins keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hallbjornsson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adils Hallbjornsson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Nice shot lands for Hopkins.
Hallbjornsson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hopkins throws a push kick but Hallbjornsson slaps the foot to one side.
Hopkins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hallbjornsson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hopkins.
Hopkins misses with a body shot
and Hallbjornsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hopkins slips under a jab from Hallbjornsson.
Hallbjornsson misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopkins slips a straight right by Hallbjornsson.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hallbjornsson.
Hallbjornsson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hopkins throws out a counter right but Hallbjornsson avoids it with no problem.
Hallbjornsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hopkins can do to turn this around?#T1#
Hopkins lands with a nice body punch.
Hopkins tried to score with a low kick but Hallbjornsson checks it.
Hallbjornsson scores with a jab. Hopkins acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hallbjornsson scores with a decent looking hook.
Hallbjornsson misses with an attempted mid kick. #KD2#
Hopkins cracks Hallbjornsson with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Hopkins has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Hallbjornsson to stand back up!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hopkins throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hallbjornsson tries a head kick but it misses.
Hopkins throws a hook to the side of Hallbjornsson's head but Hallbjornsson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hallbjornsson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hallbjornsson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hopkins's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T2#
Hallbjornsson misses with a straight right.
Adils Hallbjornsson is winning the standup battle so far.
Hallbjornsson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hopkins swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hallbjornsson misses with a looping right.
Hallbjornsson throws a looping overhand right but Hopkins ducks down to avoid it.
Hopkins was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Hallbjornsson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hopkins steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Hopkins uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hallbjornsson.
It seemed like Hopkins was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hallbjornsson throws a body shot but no joy.
Hopkins is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hallbjornsson with a body shot.
Hallbjornsson tests Hopkins's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Good exchange - Hallbjornsson coming out on top.#T3#
Hallbjornsson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hopkins has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hallbjornsson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
An inside leg kick lands from Hopkins.
Hopkins drops his hands momentarily and Hallbjornsson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hallbjornsson lands the left hand.
Good exchange - Hallbjornsson coming out on top.
Hallbjornsson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A big right from Hallbjornsson misses.
Hopkins tries to work over Hallbjornsson's front leg with a kick but Hallbjornsson checks it.
Hallbjornsson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hopkins misses the body punch
and Hallbjornsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
Hopkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hallbjornsson moves away.
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!
Hopkins listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A bone on bone clash there as Hallbjornsson blocks the leg kick.
Hallbjornsson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hallbjornsson throws a looping overhand right but Hopkins ducks down to avoid it.
Hopkins has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hallbjornsson tries a head kick but it misses.
Hopkins is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hallbjornsson with a body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hopkins.
Hallbjornsson connects with a body shot.
Hallbjornsson thows a leg kick but Hopkins checks it
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hallbjornsson 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 Hopkins has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hopkins and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hallbjornsson backing away here, and Hopkins unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adils Hallbjornsson dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Hallbjornsson misses with a hook. Hopkins ducked under it nicely.
Hallbjornsson misses with a leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Hopkins on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hopkins takes a swing at Hallbjornsson's ribcage but misses.
A swing and a miss from Hallbjornsson.
Hallbjornsson throws a lazy right hand but Hopkins sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hopkins fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hopkins uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hallbjornsson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hallbjornsson scores with a spinning back kick!
Hopkins jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hopkins feints and then cracks Hallbjornsson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hallbjornsson down.
Hopkins scores with a kick to the midsection.#T1#
Hallbjornsson misses with a looping right.
Hopkins defending well as Hallbjornsson loads up on a big left hand.
Hallbjornsson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hopkins moves out of range as Hallbjornsson strikes.
Hopkins misses with a leg kick
and Hallbjornsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hallbjornsson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hallbjornsson looks to land a body kick but Hopkins moved away.
Hallbjornsson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hopkins's sensitive parts.
A jab from Hopkins misses.
A solid body kick from Hallbjornsson.
Tory Hopkins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Hopkins has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hallbjornsson.
Hopkins avoids the head kick by Hallbjornsson.
Hallbjornsson swinging wildly here.
Hopkins takes one to the side of the head.
Hallbjornsson scoring well with a low kick there.
Hopkins misses with a low kick.
Hopkins moves away from the strike by Hallbjornsson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hopkins smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T3#
Hallbjornsson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hopkins slips under a jab from Hallbjornsson.
Hallbjornsson scores with a kick to the midsection.
Hopkins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A head kick by Hallbjornsson misses
and Hopkins counters with a body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hopkins scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hallbjornsson in his tracks.
Good work by Hopkins as he checks the leg kick.
Hallbjornsson sizes up Hopkins with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hallbjornsson misses with a low kick.
Hallbjornsson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hopkins looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T4#
Hallbjornsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hopkins.
Hallbjornsson throws a hook but Hopkins blocks it.
Hopkins finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hopkins slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hopkins misses with a left hand
letting Hallbjornsson counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hallbjornsson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hallbjornsson cracks Hopkins with an open hand slap.
Hopkins misses with a leg kick.
Hopkins throws an overhand right that lands on Hallbjornsson's shoulder, as Hallbjornsson tries to avoid the shot.
Hallbjornsson chopping away at his opponent's legs.

And that's the end of the fight!
Adils Hallbjornsson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hallbjornsson 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adils Hallbjornsson!
A relieved looking Adils Hallbjornsson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: C176: Corassa vs Apollo
Date: Mar 26, 2023

#R1#
Hallbjornsson lands a nice shot that snaps Bautista's head back.
Hallbjornsson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bautista just misses with a punch to the body.
Hallbjornsson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hallbjornsson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bautista.
Hallbjornsson looks to throw the jab but Bautista is out of range.
Hallbjornsson scores with a hook to the body. Bautista takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hallbjornsson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hallbjornsson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bautista's head backwards.
Hallbjornsson throws a right hand that misses
and Bautista counters with a slapping leg kick.
Hallbjornsson throws a body kick that misses.
Hallbjornsson throws an off balance right hand
and Hallbjornsson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hallbjornsson tries to clinch there but Bautista circles away. #T1#
Hallbjornsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bautista misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hallbjornsson counters with a nice uppercut.
The fighters circling - Hallbjornsson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bautista has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hallbjornsson finds it's way round the side to connect with Bautista's head.
Hallbjornsson throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Bautista to counter with a crisp jab.
Bautista with the inside leg kick.
Hallbjornsson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Heartless Team in the buildup to the fight.
Hallbjornsson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bautista throws out a counter right but Hallbjornsson avoids it with no problem.
Hallbjornsson catches Bautista with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hallbjornsson scores with a nice strike.
Bautista misses with a right hand
and Hallbjornsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hallbjornsson throws a hook to the side of Bautista's head but Bautista sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hallbjornsson misses with a right hand
and Bautista counters with a left to the body. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bautista looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hallbjornsson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hallbjornsson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Good exchange - Hallbjornsson coming out on top.
Bautista checks a low kick from Hallbjornsson.
Bautista takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hallbjornsson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hallbjornsson throws a hook to the side of Bautista's head but Bautista sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab from Hallbjornsson finds it's way through Bautista's defenses.
Hallbjornsson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hallbjornsson misses with a lunging right hand
and Bautista counters with a good, hard body kick but Hallbjornsson shrugs it off.
Hallbjornsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bautista manages to avoid it.
Bautista steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.#T3#
Bautista is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hallbjornsson throws a jab but it's blocked by Bautista.
Hallbjornsson lands a nice looking body shot.
Bautista takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hallbjornsson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A leg kick checked by Hallbjornsson.
Hallbjornsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Crunch! Bautista slams his shin into Hallbjornsson's torso.
Hallbjornsson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bautista counters with a two punch combo.
Hallbjornsson cracks a nice hook into Bautista's ribs.
Hallbjornsson connects with the punch.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bautista misses with a right hand
and Bautista takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hallbjornsson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hallbjornsson digs a good hook to Bautista's body.
Bautista throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hallbjornsson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bautista drops his hands momentarily and Hallbjornsson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hallbjornsson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bautista momentarily.
Hallbjornsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bautista was well out of range. Poor timing from Hallbjornsson.
Bautista looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bautista misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hallbjornsson throws a jab but it's blocked by Bautista.
Bautista takes a swing at Hallbjornsson's ribcage but misses.
Adils Hallbjornsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hallbjornsson throws a lazy uppercut
and Bautista counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hallbjornsson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bautista under the eye.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adils Hallbjornsson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Bautista is looking to land body kicks.
Hallbjornsson misses the jab.
Bautista avoids a kick to the body.
Bautista takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hallbjornsson misses with a body shot.
Hallbjornsson misses the body punch
letting Bautista counter with a right hand.
Hallbjornsson lands a head shot.
Bautista on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hallbjornsson. Hallbjornsson obviously looking to wear him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hallbjornsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bautista misses with a body kick.
Bautista takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hallbjornsson connects with a right hand. Bautista shakes it off.#T1#
Bautista jabs Hallbjornsson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bautista throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hallbjornsson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bautista.
Hallbjornsson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bautista.
Bautista slips a straight right by Hallbjornsson.
Bautista uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hallbjornsson.
Hallbjornsson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bautista has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bautista stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hallbjornsson.
Bautista misses with a left hand
letting Hallbjornsson counter with a right hand.
A nice leg kick from Hallbjornsson, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hallbjornsson misses with a hook.#T2#
Hallbjornsson missing with a left hand there. Bautista was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bautista connects with a leg kick.
Bautista misses with an uppercut.
Bautista lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bautista.
Adils Hallbjornsson is winning the standup battle so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hallbjornsson lands a slapping body shot.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Bautista might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Hallbjornsson has got the better of the exchanges.
Hallbjornsson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bautista.
Bautista throws a shot from downtown. Hallbjornsson moves away and avoids it.
Hallbjornsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bautista can do to turn this around?
Bautista's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hallbjornsson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bautista scrambles back to his feet.
Hallbjornsson ducks under a wild hook from Bautista.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hallbjornsson.
A slapping body kick lands there for Hallbjornsson.#T3#
Hallbjornsson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A nice side step and Bautista releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hallbjornsson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bautista connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hallbjornsson misses the jab.
Bautista moves away from the strike by Hallbjornsson.
Hallbjornsson wants to clinch but Bautista slips to the side
and Hallbjornsson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hallbjornsson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hallbjornsson misses with a kick to the body.
Bautista tries a quick counter leg kick but Hallbjornsson is wise to it.
Hallbjornsson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hallbjornsson misses with an uppercut. #T4#
Hallbjornsson throws a body punch but Bautista moves out of range.
Hallbjornsson throws a wild body kick that Bautista sees coming a mile off.#KD2#
Bautista lands a big right hand that sends Hallbjornsson crashing to the mat! Bautista stays standing though and waves Hallbjornsson back to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bautista fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hallbjornsson manages to avoid it.
Hallbjornsson punishes Bautista's body with a nice straight punch.
Bautista slips under a jab from Hallbjornsson.
It seemed like Bautista was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hallbjornsson looks to throw the jab but Bautista is out of range.
Hallbjornsson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hallbjornsson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bautista misses with a straight right.
A big left from Bautista misses.
Hallbjornsson scores with a push kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Adils Hallbjornsson will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Nice shot lands for Hallbjornsson.
Hallbjornsson throws a lazy right hand but Bautista sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And Bautista responds with a good body kick, but Hallbjornsson manages to step out the way in time.
Bautista misses with a right hand
letting Hallbjornsson counter with a right hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hallbjornsson.
Bautista takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bautista pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bautista pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hallbjornsson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bautista.
Hallbjornsson is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hallbjornsson gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Hallbjornsson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hallbjornsson throws a hook but Bautista blocks it.
Hallbjornsson misses with a wild body shot.
Bautista counters with a body kick.#T1#
Bautista throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A slow jab from Hallbjornsson misses its intended target.
Bautista steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Hallbjornsson misses with a kick to the body.
Bautista looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hallbjornsson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bautista checks a leg kick.
Bautista looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hallbjornsson throws a right hand that misses
and Bautista connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bautista takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hallbjornsson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bautista cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC2#Hallbjornsson is rocked!
Bautista throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hallbjornsson.
Hallbjornsson misses with a straight left.
Bautista has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hallbjornsson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Drax Bautista has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Hallbjornsson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hallbjornsson throws a hook but Bautista avoids it easily.#CL#
Hallbjornsson rushes Bautista and presses him up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch on the inside from Hallbjornsson fails to land.
Hallbjornsson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Bautista tries to circle away but Hallbjornsson has him pinned against the cage.
Bautista digs a right hand into Hallbjornsson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hallbjornsson's gas tank.
Bautista is trying to break the clinch but Hallbjornsson is controlling him.
Hallbjornsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hallbjornsson lands with a short shot to the head.
Hallbjornsson digs a right hand into Bautista's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bautista's gas tank.
Bautista tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hallbjornsson's elbow.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Hallbjornsson throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Bautista breaks the clinch. #T3#
Bautista tries to move into range but Hallbjornsson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bautista uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hallbjornsson.
Bautista looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hallbjornsson keeps Bautista at a distance using the push kick.
Hallbjornsson lands with an overhand left.
Hallbjornsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bautista.
Hallbjornsson swings for the body but Bautista moves out of range.
And Bautista responds with a good body kick, but Hallbjornsson manages to step out the way in time.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Hallbjornsson.
Bautista scores with a jab to the jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from Bautista misses the target.
Hallbjornsson scores with a shot to the body. #T4#
Hallbjornsson throws a hook to the side of Bautista's head but Bautista sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little jabbing left from Bautista on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hallbjornsson lands a jab to Bautista's midsection.
Hallbjornsson lands a nice looking body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bautista takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bautista looks to land a right hand but Hallbjornsson moved out of range.
Hallbjornsson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bautista is trying to counter with his kicks.
Hallbjornsson throws a hook but Bautista blocks it.
Bautista with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hallbjornsson to score with a decent uppercut.
Bautista gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hallbjornsson blocks the body kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Adils Hallbjornsson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hallbjornsson 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adils Hallbjornsson!
Our winner, Adils Hallbjornsson, 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: C170: Kahn vs St. Gough
Date: Mar 05, 2023

#R1#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Godwin checks a leg kick.
Godwin is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hallbjornsson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hallbjornsson misses with a lunging right hand
and Godwin counters with a nice body kick.
Hallbjornsson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Godwin.
Godwin slips under a jab.
Hallbjornsson throws a lazy right hand but Godwin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Godwin slips a jab from Hallbjornsson.
Hallbjornsson lands a jab to the head.
Godwin misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hallbjornsson misses with a left hand
and Godwin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hallbjornsson throws a leg kick
and Godwin counters with a head kick. That will keep Hallbjornsson thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Godwin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hallbjornsson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hallbjornsson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hallbjornsson scores with a head kick. Godwin tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#T1#
Godwin misses with a double jab.
A low kick lands for Hallbjornsson.
Hallbjornsson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Godwin has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Canadian Combat Academy in the buildup to the fight.
Godwin scores with a nice right hand.
Hallbjornsson connects with a leg kick.
Godwin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Godwin lands a jab to Hallbjornsson's midsection.
Hallbjornsson lands with a good body shot.
Hallbjornsson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Godwin is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hallbjornsson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Godwin throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Godwin defending well as Hallbjornsson loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
Hallbjornsson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A big left from Hallbjornsson misses.
Hallbjornsson lands a lovely overhand right.
A slow jab from Godwin misses its intended target.
Hallbjornsson lands a lovely overhand right.
Nice uppercut there from Godwin.
Hallbjornsson lands a high kick!
Hallbjornsson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hallbjornsson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hallbjornsson misses the jab.
Godwin throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A low kick from Hallbjornsson misses
and Godwin counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Godwin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hallbjornsson throws out the jab.
Hallbjornsson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Godwin looks to land a right hand but Hallbjornsson moved out of range.
Hallbjornsson tests Godwin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hallbjornsson missing with a left hand there. Godwin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hallbjornsson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Hallbjornsson misses the target.
Godwin throws a leg kick that misses.
Hallbjornsson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Godwin throwing a counter right hand but Hallbjornsson manages to avoid it.
Hallbjornsson throws a lazy uppercut
and Godwin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hallbjornsson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hallbjornsson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Godwin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hallbjornsson.#T4#
Hallbjornsson misses with a leg kick.
Hallbjornsson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Godwin thumps Hallbjornsson with a low kick.
Hallbjornsson slips a jab and a cross from Godwin.
Godwin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Godwin tried to counter with a leg kick but Hallbjornsson avoided it.
Hallbjornsson misses with a right hand
and Hallbjornsson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Godwin takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nice uppercut lands for Hallbjornsson. That snapped Godwin's head back.
Hallbjornsson throws a lazy right hand but Godwin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hallbjornsson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hallbjornsson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Godwin counters with a straight right hand.
Adils Hallbjornsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hallbjornsson misses with an uppercut
and Godwin counters with a stiff right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Adils Hallbjornsson will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Hallbjornsson misses with a hook
and Godwin counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts Hallbjornsson off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Godwin follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but Hallbjornsson was out before he hit the floor.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Basko Godwin!
A victorious Basko Godwin thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: SYN 952 Minuar vs. Takahashi
Date: Jan 22, 2023

#R1#
McGuire keeps Hallbjornsson at a distance using the push kick.
McGuire tries to clinch there but Hallbjornsson circles away.
Hallbjornsson is looking to counter punch.
McGuire misses the shot to the body.
McGuire misses the jab.
McGuire misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hallbjornsson throws a hook but McGuire blocks it.
McGuire throws a chopping leg kick but Hallbjornsson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
McGuire lands a jab to the head.
Hallbjornsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGuire moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hallbjornsson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McGuire checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
McGuire looks to land a right hand but Hallbjornsson moved out of range.
McGuire rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hallbjornsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
McGuire scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Hallbjornsson ducks under a wild hook from McGuire.
Hallbjornsson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at FIST OF FURY in the buildup to the fight.
McGuire tries to clinch up but Hallbjornsson circles away and keeps his distance.
Hallbjornsson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hallbjornsson ducks under a wild hook from McGuire.
McGuire pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hallbjornsson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Good shot there by Hallbjornsson.
Hallbjornsson throws a good cross that connects.
McGuire tried to score with a low kick but Hallbjornsson checks it.
Hallbjornsson lands a leg kick that knocks McGuire off balance momentarily.
Hallbjornsson slips a jab from McGuire.#T2#
Hallbjornsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGuire.
McGuire misses with a hook.
McGuire misses with a double jab
and Hallbjornsson counters with a left to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hallbjornsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGuire smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hallbjornsson scores with a nice body kick.
McGuire throws a chopping leg kick but Hallbjornsson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hallbjornsson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McGuire scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hallbjornsson looks to land a body kick but McGuire moved away.#T3#
McGuire throws a jab when Hallbjornsson was well out of range.
McGuire throws a sloppy head kick and Hallbjornsson moves out of range easily.
McGuire misses with a low kick.
Hallbjornsson blocks the body kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Hallbjornsson misses its target.
McGuire uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hallbjornsson.
Hallbjornsson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McGuire misses with a kick to the body.
Hallbjornsson connects with a nice looking jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Hallbjornsson as he connects with a hook.
Ralph McGuire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGuire misses with a straight left.
It looked like Hallbjornsson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T4#
Hallbjornsson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McGuire misses with an uppercut
and Hallbjornsson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A jab from Hallbjornsson does it's job there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice inside leg kick there by McGuire. That's going to slow Hallbjornsson down.
McGuire staying out of range there.
Hallbjornsson misses with a looping left.
McGuire moves into range and connects with a jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for McGuire.
McGuire lands with a straight right. Hallbjornsson didn't see that one coming.
Hallbjornsson misses with a left hand
and McGuire counters with a stiff right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ralph McGuire will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Hallbjornsson scores with a one two! McGuire had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #KD2#
McGuire lands a big right hand that sends Hallbjornsson crashing to the mat! McGuire stays standing though and waves Hallbjornsson back to his feet!#ROC2#Hallbjornsson is rocked!
Good leg kick by McGuire.
Oh Hallbjornsson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGuire throws a body kick that misses.
It looked like Hallbjornsson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McGuire dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McGuire fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Hallbjornsson square on the jaw! Damn, Hallbjornsson is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ralph McGuire!
A very excited looking Ralph McGuire 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: SYN 947 Abner vs. Aorigele
Date: Jan 01, 2023

#R1#
Nig takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #CUT2#It looks like Nig Nig has been cut.
Hallbjornsson misses with a low kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Nig misses the target.
Nig throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hallbjornsson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nig scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nig has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Brotherhood MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Hallbjornsson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hallbjornsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nig throwing a counter right hand but Hallbjornsson manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hallbjornsson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nig swings widly with a right hand
and Hallbjornsson makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Nig really felt that one!
Hallbjornsson 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.
Hallbjornsson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T1#
Hallbjornsson misses the shot to the body.
Nig appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hallbjornsson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hallbjornsson slips a jab from Nig.
Hallbjornsson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Hallbjornsson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hallbjornsson throws an off balance right hand
and Nig counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Nig takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nig works the jab nicely.
Good shot there by Hallbjornsson.
Nig takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Hallbjornsson cracks Nig with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nig throws a lazy uppercut
and Hallbjornsson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Nig's knee momentarily.
Hallbjornsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A quick step to the side and Nig tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T3#
Hallbjornsson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
It looked like Nig was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hallbjornsson.
Nig finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hallbjornsson throws a wild body kick that Nig sees coming a mile off.
Nig is looking for a counter combo.
Nig ducks under a wild hook from Hallbjornsson.
Nig uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hallbjornsson.
Adils Hallbjornsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hallbjornsson thuds his right hand into Nig's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jab from Hallbjornsson.#T4#
Hallbjornsson digs a good body shot into Nig's ribs.
Nig throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Hallbjornsson misses the target.
Nig needs to keep his hands up - Hallbjornsson had a free shot at his head there.
Nig misses with a lunging right hand
and Hallbjornsson counters with a low kick, right behind Nig 's knee.
Nig ducks under a wild hook from Hallbjornsson.
Hallbjornsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adils Hallbjornsson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nig Nig's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Hallbjornsson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Adils Hallbjornsson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hallbjornsson slips under a jab from Nig.
Hallbjornsson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nig with a body shot.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Nig might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Nig throws a hook to the side of Hallbjornsson's head but Hallbjornsson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nig blocks a head kick by Hallbjornsson.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Hallbjornsson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab by Hallbjornsson.
Hallbjornsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nig.
It looked like Nig was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hallbjornsson.#T1#
Hallbjornsson throws a lazy body kick
and Nig makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Hallbjornsson misses with a kick to the body.
Hallbjornsson cracks Nig with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hallbjornsson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hallbjornsson swings for the body but Nig moves out of range.
Nig lands a jab.
Hallbjornsson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nig tried to score with a low kick but Hallbjornsson checks it.#T2#
Nig swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nig throws a leg kick but Hallbjornsson moved away.
Nig throws an off balance right hand
and Hallbjornsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nig's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hallbjornsson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nig scrambles back to his feet.
Nig connects with a single shot there.
Nig throws a leg kick #KD2#
and Hallbjornsson counters with a head kick that drops Nig to the mat! Nig scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC2#Nig is rocked!#T3#
Hallbjornsson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nig.
Oh Nig is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hallbjornsson lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Nig - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Hallbjornsson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Adils Hallbjornsson!
During a confident post fight interview, Adils Hallbjornsson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: SYN 942 Sector vs. Matsuzaka
Date: Dec 11, 2022

#R1#
A shot to the body from McGuire misses
letting Hallbjornsson counter with a right hand.
McGuire looks to land a body kick but Hallbjornsson moved away.#CL#
McGuire clinches up with Hallbjornsson and pushes him back against the cage.
McGuire lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hallbjornsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from Hallbjornsson.
McGuire lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McGuire lands a hook that snaps the head of Hallbjornsson backwards.
McGuire blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hallbjornsson is leaning against McGuire and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hallbjornsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hallbjornsson struggles to land a body shot inside as McGuire controls his hands.
Hallbjornsson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from Hallbjornsson.
Hallbjornsson prevents McGuire from breaking the clinch.
McGuire lands a nice shot to the body.
Hallbjornsson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McGuire lands a hook that snaps the head of Hallbjornsson backwards.
McGuire lands a shoulder strike.
Hallbjornsson misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
McGuire misses with the head strike. #BC#
McGuire escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McGuire throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McGuire takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McGuire connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hallbjornsson. Hallbjornsson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
McGuire throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hallbjornsson only half commits to the counter leg kick.
McGuire throws a body shot but no joy.
McGuire on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
McGuire jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ralph McGuire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGuire misses with a hook. Hallbjornsson ducked under it nicely.
Hallbjornsson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hallbjornsson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A solid body kick from McGuire. #T2#
McGuire jabs Hallbjornsson right on the nose. Hallbjornsson blinks but takes it well.
McGuire changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hallbjornsson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
McGuire with a nice calf kick.
Hallbjornsson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McGuire momentarily.
McGuire throws a leg kick
and Hallbjornsson counters with a nice body shot.
McGuire connects with a crisp jab.
McGuire misses with a hook
and Hallbjornsson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
McGuire misses with an uppercut. Hallbjornsson saw that one coming.
McGuire misses with a low kick as Hallbjornsson jumps back.#T3##KD#
McGuire drops Hallbjornsson with a beautiful combination! Hallbjornsson stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - McGuire is looking for the KO!#ROC#Hallbjornsson is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Adils Hallbjornsson has been cut.
McGuire lands a brutal uppercut that launches Hallbjornsson off his feet! Hallbjornsson tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ralph McGuire!
An out of breath Ralph McGuire thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SYN 937 Randleman vs. Torsten
Date: Nov 12, 2022

#R1#
Garuda fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hallbjornsson manages to avoid it.
Hallbjornsson 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.
Garuda keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hallbjornsson.
Hallbjornsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Garuda ducks under a wild hook from Hallbjornsson.
Hallbjornsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A shot to the body from Hallbjornsson misses
and Garuda counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Garuda has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Slaughter Houze in the buildup to the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garuda throws an overhand right that lands on Hallbjornsson's shoulder, as Hallbjornsson tries to avoid the shot.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hallbjornsson. Garuda shrugs it off though.
Garuda misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hallbjornsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Garuda chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hallbjornsson can pounce on him.
Garuda throws a leg kick
and Hallbjornsson counters with a body kick that stops Garuda in his tracks momentarily.
Hallbjornsson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hallbjornsson throws a chopping leg kick but Garuda manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hallbjornsson throws a wild body kick that Garuda sees coming a mile off.
Garuda looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hallbjornsson.
Hallbjornsson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hallbjornsson was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T2#
Hallbjornsson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Garuda. That did some damage!
Garuda works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Garuda connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hallbjornsson looks to throw a body kick
letting Garuda counter with a right hand.
Hallbjornsson lands a nice hook to Garuda's body. Garuda takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#KD#
Garuda drops Hallbjornsson with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Hallbjornsson looks back up at him and smiles so Garuda waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#Hallbjornsson is rocked!
Hallbjornsson lands a leg kick that knocks Garuda off balance momentarily.
Hallbjornsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Garuda wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T3#
Garuda drops his hands momentarily and Hallbjornsson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hallbjornsson scoring well with a low kick there.
Garuda connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Garuda misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hallbjornsson counters with a body kick.
Hallbjornsson slips a jab from Garuda.
Garuda connects with a single shot there.
Garuda looks to land a body kick but Hallbjornsson moved away.#T4#
That kick from Hallbjornsson tenderised Garuda's leg. Garuda is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hallbjornsson throws a shot to the body.
Garuda throws a right hand that Hallbjornsson ducks under and follows up with a left that Hallbjornsson also avoids with ease.
Hallbjornsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Garuda swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hallbjornsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Garuda moves away.
Garuda went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garuda blocks a leg kick.
Hallbjornsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Garuda manages to avoid it.
A quick step to the side and Garuda tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hallbjornsson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
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 Mantak Garuda will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##KD#
Oooooh!!! Garuda has knocked Hallbjornsson down with a huge combo! Garuda steps away and waves a wobbly Hallbjornsson back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT#It looks like Adils Hallbjornsson has been cut.
A slapping body kick lands there for Hallbjornsson.
Garuda takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hallbjornsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Garuda misses its target.
Garuda looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Garuda misses with a hook
and Hallbjornsson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Garuda's knee momentarily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A punch lands to the side of Garuda 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hallbjornsson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Garuda rather than just go for the knockout.
Garuda misses with the body kick
and Hallbjornsson counters with a nice leg kick. #T1#
Garuda swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hallbjornsson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Hallbjornsson works the jab nicely.
Hallbjornsson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Garuda has time to react.#CUT2#It looks like Mantak Garuda has been cut.
Garuda moves out of range of the leg kick from Hallbjornsson.
Garuda throws a quick counter kick to the body but Hallbjornsson avoids it.
Garuda staying out of range there.
Garuda half committed to a counter leg kick.
Hallbjornsson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Good work by Hallbjornsson as he checks the leg kick.#T2#
Garuda lands the left hand.
Hallbjornsson slips a jab from Garuda.
Hallbjornsson misses with a body shot
and Garuda cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Garuda ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Garuda is looking to counter with head kicks.
Hallbjornsson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mantak Garuda is winning the standup battle so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Garuda gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Hallbjornsson to counter with a crisp jab.
Good exchange - Garuda coming out on top.#T3#
Garuda throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#KD#
Garuda feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Hallbjornsson sprawling to the canvas! Hallbjornsson rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Garuda finish him?!
Hallbjornsson is still on wobbly legs! Can Garuda finish him?
Hallbjornsson swings for the body but Garuda moves out of range.
Hallbjornsson seems to have recovered his senses.
Garuda misses with a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Garuda. Hallbjornsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hallbjornsson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hallbjornsson moves out of range as Garuda strikes.
Hallbjornsson swings widly with a right hand
and Garuda counters with a big right hand! Oh Hallbjornsson is in trouble here! Garuda follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mantak Garuda!
Mantak Garuda thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SYN 933 Maluga vs. Leifsson IV
Date: Oct 14, 2022

#R1#
Sonni tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hallbjornsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Sonni.
Hallbjornsson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sonni checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sonni misses with a low kick as Hallbjornsson jumps back.
Hallbjornsson defending well as Sonni loads up on a big left hand.
Sonni throws a body shot but no joy.
Hallbjornsson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sonni works over Hallbjornsson's head and body with a nice combination.
Sonni listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hallbjornsson tries to move into range but Sonni moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sonni scores with a kick to the midsection.
Hallbjornsson checks a leg kick.
Sonni has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Hallbjornsson is landing a low percentage of strikes.#T1#
Hallbjornsson throws a hook but Sonni blocks it.
Hallbjornsson 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.
Sonni misses with a body kick.
Hallbjornsson lands with a hook. Sonni tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Yka Sonni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sonni misses with a low kick.
Hallbjornsson jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
A leg kick checked by Hallbjornsson.
Hallbjornsson cracks Sonni with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sonni lands with a nice body punch.
Sonni connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hallbjornsson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sonni counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sonni looks to land a left hand but Hallbjornsson moved out of range nicely.
Sonni chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T2#
Decent striking displayed by Sonni there.
Hallbjornsson throws a nice outside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sonni throws the kick towards the body but Hallbjornsson avoids it.
Sonni avoids the body shot from Hallbjornsson.
Sonni misses with an uppercut.
Hallbjornsson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sonni.
Hallbjornsson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Sonni will feel that in the morning.
Sonni misses the jab.
Hallbjornsson lands with a nice body punch. #T3#
Hallbjornsson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sonni is able to avoid easily.
Sonni throws a body shot but no joy.
Hallbjornsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sonni moves away.
It seemed like Sonni was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sonni will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sonni missing with a left hand there. Hallbjornsson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sonni looks to score with a jab to the body but Hallbjornsson is just out of range.
Sonni takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL2#
Sonni gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hallbjornsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sonni holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Hallbjornsson misses with a body punch. #T4#
A nice right hand lands inside from Hallbjornsson.
Sonni misses with a punch on the inside.
Hallbjornsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hallbjornsson throws a head punch that misses.
Hallbjornsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sonni lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hallbjornsson backwards. #BC2#
Sonni's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sonni tries to move into range but Hallbjornsson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
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!
Hallbjornsson needs to keep his hands up - Sonni had a free shot at his head there.
Adils Hallbjornsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hallbjornsson misses with a straight left.
Hallbjornsson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sonni.
Sonni tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hallbjornsson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sonni throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hallbjornsson counters with a nice body kick. #TD2#
Sonni bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yka Sonni 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#
Sonni pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hallbjornsson feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Hallbjornsson throws out a loose jab but Sonni uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hallbjornsson throws a leg kick
and Sonni counters with an outside leg kick.
Hallbjornsson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hallbjornsson misses with a hook. Sonni ducked under it nicely.
Hallbjornsson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hallbjornsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sonni was well out of range. Poor timing from Hallbjornsson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hallbjornsson loads up on a big right hand but Sonni slips the punch.
Sonni fails with a takedown attempt.
Donk. Hallbjornsson catches Sonni right on the button with a cross.#T1#
Sonni scores with a nice right hand.
Sonni throws a hook but Hallbjornsson blocks it.
Hallbjornsson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hallbjornsson misses with a right hand
and Sonni counters with a stiff right hand.
Yka Sonni seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sonni swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hallbjornsson.
Hallbjornsson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sonni.
Hallbjornsson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sonni checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sonni ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hallbjornsson moves away.#T2#
Sonni throws a wild body kick that Hallbjornsson sees coming a mile off.
It appears Hallbjornsson was looking to counter with a kick there.
The crowd cheers as Hallbjornsson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sonni doesn't seem phased though.
Hallbjornsson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hallbjornsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sonni.
Hallbjornsson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sonni buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Sonni.
Good standup being displayed there by Hallbjornsson as he connects with a hook.
Hallbjornsson throws a jab but it's blocked by Sonni.
Hallbjornsson swings for the body but Sonni moves out of range. #T3#
The fighters circling - Sonni throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sonni throws a leg kick but Hallbjornsson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hallbjornsson throws a jab when Sonni was well out of range.
Sonni slips a jab from Hallbjornsson.
Hallbjornsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sonni checks a leg kick.
Sonni throws out a counter right but Hallbjornsson avoids it with no problem.
Sonni keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hallbjornsson is looking to chop away at Sonni's legs.
Sonni wants to land a leg kick but Hallbjornsson is out of range.
Hallbjornsson walks into a jab.#T4#
Hallbjornsson throws a jab but it's blocked by Sonni.
Sonni has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hallbjornsson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hallbjornsson throws a solid leg kick but Sonni takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hallbjornsson.
Sonni works the jab nicely.
Sonni shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sonni looks to throw the jab but Hallbjornsson is out of range.
Sonni throws a head kick that misses.
Sonni moves forwards but Hallbjornsson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A chopping leg kick lands by Hallbjornsson.
Sonni thuds his right hand into Hallbjornsson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Yka Sonni will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Sonni connects with an inside leg kick.
Hallbjornsson throws a lazy uppercut
and Sonni cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sonni lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hallbjornsson's sensitive parts.
Hallbjornsson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sonni counters with a straight right hand.
Hallbjornsson avoids the body shot from Sonni.
Hallbjornsson scores with a shot to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Hallbjornsson as Sonni shoots in.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hallbjornsson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Hallbjornsson lands a jab to the head.
Sonni scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T1#
Sonni fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hallbjornsson on the side of the head.
Sonni throws the left hand but Hallbjornsson avoids the punch easily.
Sonni throws a poor cross that misses
and Hallbjornsson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Sonni's knee momentarily.
Hallbjornsson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sonni just misses with a punch to the body.
Hallbjornsson throws a good cross that connects.
Hallbjornsson throws a leg kick that misses.
Sonni thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hallbjornsson fires out a quick counter leg kick but Sonni just manages to avoid it.
Sonni misses with an uppercut. Hallbjornsson saw that one coming.
A shot to the body from Sonni misses
and Hallbjornsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Nice uppercut lands for Sonni. That snapped Hallbjornsson's head back.
Sonni takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sonni walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sonni does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice leg kick from Hallbjornsson, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hallbjornsson avoids the body shot from Sonni.
Decent striking displayed by Sonni there.
Sonni throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sonni fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hallbjornsson on the side of the head.
Sonni will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hallbjornsson is looking to counter punch.#T3#
Nice body kick there by Sonni.
Hallbjornsson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sonni.
Hallbjornsson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hallbjornsson swings for the body but Sonni moves out of range.
Hallbjornsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sonni throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hallbjornsson tries to land a leg kick but Sonni saw it coming and moves away.
Sonni swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hallbjornsson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sonni slips a jab from Hallbjornsson.
Hallbjornsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T4#
Hallbjornsson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hallbjornsson avoids a kick to the body.
Good work by Sonni as he checks the leg kick.
Sonni is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hallbjornsson connects with a right hand. Sonni shakes it off.
Good work by Hallbjornsson as he checks the leg kick.
Sonni cracks a nice hook into Hallbjornsson's ribs.
Sonni throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hallbjornsson.
Hallbjornsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sonni was well out of range. Poor timing from Hallbjornsson.
Sonni flicks out a counter leg kick but Hallbjornsson steps away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hallbjornsson just misses with a punch to the body.
Sonni only half commits to the counter leg kick.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: SYN 925 Pawlik vs. Vice
Date: Aug 31, 2022

#R1#
Hallbjornsson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A low kick lands for Hallbjornsson.
Good exchange - Hallbjornsson coming out on top.#CUT2#It looks like Don Bronson has been cut.
Bronson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bronson misses with a right hand
and Hallbjornsson counters with a stiff right hand.
Bronson throws a body shot but no joy.
Bronson misses with a lunging right hand
and Hallbjornsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hallbjornsson.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bronson.
Hallbjornsson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hallbjornsson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T1#
Hallbjornsson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bronson blocks the body kick.
It looked like Bronson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hallbjornsson moves out of range of the body kick from Bronson.
Hallbjornsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bronson.
Hallbjornsson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hallbjornsson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Crunch! Hallbjornsson slams his shin into Bronson's torso.
Hallbjornsson throws the left hand but Bronson avoids the punch easily.
Bronson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hallbjornsson catches Bronson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CUT2#Don Bronson's cut is getting worse.#T2#
Bronson needs to keep his hands up - Hallbjornsson had a free shot at his head there.
Bronson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hallbjornsson. Hallbjornsson obviously looking to wear him down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bronson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hallbjornsson feints a counter leg kick.
Hallbjornsson slips a jab from Bronson.
Both fighters circling a little - Bronson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Hallbjornsson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hallbjornsson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bronson counters with an inside leg kick.
Bronson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hallbjornsson swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T3#
Hallbjornsson throws a hook to the side of Bronson's head but Bronson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bronson looks to land a body kick but Hallbjornsson moved away.
Hallbjornsson throws a lazy right hand but Bronson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hallbjornsson digs a good body shot into Bronson's ribs.
Hallbjornsson tests Bronson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bronson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Hallbjornsson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T4#
Bronson avoids the body shot from Hallbjornsson.
Hallbjornsson works the jab nicely.#CUT2#Don Bronson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Bronson is looking to land body kicks.
Bronson throws a right hand that misses
and Hallbjornsson counters with a low kick, right behind Bronson 's knee.
Bronson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Bronson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A cross from Bronson lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hallbjornsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bronson manages to avoid it.
Hallbjornsson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bronson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adils Hallbjornsson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Don Bronson'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#
Hallbjornsson drops his hands momentarily and Bronson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bronson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hallbjornsson misses with a straight right.
Bronson ducks right into an uppercut from Hallbjornsson.
Bronson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bronson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bronson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hallbjornsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hallbjornsson looks to land a left hand but Bronson moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hallbjornsson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bronson tries a low kick but Hallbjornsson avoids it.#T1#
Bronson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bronson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CUT2#Jeez, Don Bronson's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Hallbjornsson with the inside leg kick.
Hallbjornsson throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Bronson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hallbjornsson wants to slow Bronson down by chopping away at his legs.
Bronson is looking to counter punch.
Hallbjornsson checks the leg kick nicely there.
A head kick misses from Hallbjornsson.
Bronson connects with a body shot.
Hallbjornsson throws a looping overhand right but Bronson ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
Hallbjornsson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Adils Hallbjornsson!
During a confident post fight interview, Adils Hallbjornsson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: SYN 918 Tax Payer vs. Gracie
Date: Jul 27, 2022

#R1#
A lazy body kick from Dionisy
and Hallbjornsson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Dionisy moves away from the strike by Hallbjornsson.
Dionisy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hallbjornsson tries to move into range but Dionisy moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Dionisy throws a head kick but Hallbjornsson moves out of range.
Hallbjornsson was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Hallbjornsson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dionisy is able to avoid easily.
Dionisy keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dionisy tries to land a front kick but Hallbjornsson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hallbjornsson throws out a counter right but Dionisy avoids it with no problem.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Dionisy shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hallbjornsson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dionisy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Dionisy darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dionisy feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hallbjornssons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CL#
Dionisy clinches up with Hallbjornsson and pushes him back against the cage.
Hallbjornsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Dionisy manages to break the clinch.
Hallbjornsson misses with a right hand
and Dionisy counters with a straight right hand.
Hallbjornsson takes a swing at Dionisy's ribcage but misses.
Hallbjornsson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dionisy is out of range.
Dionisy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hallbjornsson.
Hallbjornsson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T2#
Hallbjornsson misses with a leg kick
and Dionisy counters with a straight right hand.
Hallbjornsson 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.
Nice defenses there by Hallbjornsson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hallbjornsson moves out of range as Dionisy throws a body kick. #CL#
Hallbjornsson gets tackled into the cage by Dionisy. Dionisy maintains the clinch.
Dionisy digs a right hand underneath Hallbjornsson's ribcage. Hallbjornsson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dionisy misses with a body punch.
Dionisy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dionisy throws a head punch that misses.
Dionisy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hallbjornsson presses Dionisy against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hallbjornsson misses with a body punch.
Hallbjornsson lands a body punch.
Hallbjornsson doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T3#
Hallbjornsson blocks a body shot from Dionisy.
Hallbjornsson works on Dionisy's body with a couple of short punches.
Dionisy scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC#
Dionisy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dionisy tries a low kick but Hallbjornsson avoids it.
Hallbjornsson jabs Dionisy to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hallbjornsson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dionisy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dionisy throws a right hand that misses
and Hallbjornsson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Dionisy chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hallbjornsson can pounce on him.
Dionisy misses with a body shot
enabling Hallbjornsson to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
Dionisy throws a poor cross that misses
and Dionisy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dionisy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hallbjornsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Dionisy.
An inside leg kick from Hallbjornsson misses.
Nice jab there from Hallbjornsson.
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!
Hallbjornsson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dionisy.
Dionisy moves away from the strike by Hallbjornsson.
Dionisy throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Hallbjornsson misses with a hook
and Dionisy counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hallbjornsson thinking.
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 Cerberus Dionisy will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Dionisy lands a slapping body shot.
Dionisy paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Dionisy misses with a hook
letting Hallbjornsson counter with a right hand.
Hallbjornsson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hallbjornsson tries to land a body kick
and Dionisy counters with a stiff right hand.
Dionisy slips under a jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Dionisy misses its target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dionisy throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hallbjornsson throws an off balance right hand
and Dionisy counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Hallbjornsson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hallbjornsson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dionisy feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Dionisy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dionisy misses with a head kick.
Dionisy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hallbjornsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Dionisy.
Hallbjornsson throws a leg kick but Dionisy checks it.
Dionisy quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Hallbjornsson 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.
Hallbjornsson moves out of range as Dionisy throws a body kick.
Hallbjornsson swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
Dionisy throws a hook but Hallbjornsson avoids it easily.
Hallbjornsson only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Dionisy checks a leg kick.
Dionisy throws out a leg kick but Hallbjornsson moves out of range and Dionisy only half commits.
Dionisy takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Hallbjornsson with a jab.
Dionisy fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hallbjornsson checks it well.
Hallbjornsson throws a head kick that Dionisy semi-blocks.
Hallbjornsson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Dionisy. That one must have hurt.#T3#
Dionisy looks to throw a body kick
and Hallbjornsson counters with a stiff right hand.
Hallbjornsson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hallbjornsson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dionisy checks a low kick from Hallbjornsson.
Hallbjornsson misses with a leg kick
and Dionisy counters with a good low kick that Hallbjornsson was not able to check.
Hallbjornsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dionisy.
Dionisy shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hallbjornsson steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.#T4#
Hallbjornsson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hallbjornsson moves out of range of the strikes.
Hallbjornsson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hallbjornsson throws a hook but Dionisy blocks it.
Dionisy throwing a counter right hand but Hallbjornsson manages to avoid it.
Dionisy scoring well with a low kick there.
Hallbjornsson throws a hook to the side of Dionisy's head but Dionisy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dionisy tests Hallbjornsson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hallbjornsson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Dionisy counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
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 Cerberus Dionisy will probably get the nod.
That's time! Dionisy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Hallbjornsson moves out of range of the leg kick from Dionisy.
Dionisy moves away from the strike by Hallbjornsson.
Dionisy is looking to score with low kicks.
A big right from Hallbjornsson misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dionisy.
Hallbjornsson slips a straight right by Dionisy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hallbjornsson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hallbjornsson throws an overhand right that lands on Dionisy's shoulder, as Dionisy tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Hallbjornsson misses with a leg kick
and Dionisy counters with a nice leg kick.
Hallbjornsson swings for the body but Dionisy moves out of range.
It looked like Dionisy was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hallbjornsson.
Dionisy misses with a leg kick.
Dionisy throws a jab but it's blocked by Hallbjornsson.
Hallbjornsson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dionisy tries to work over Hallbjornsson's front leg with a kick but Hallbjornsson checks it.
Hallbjornsson is looking to slow Dionisy down with leg kicks.
Dionisy connects with a leg kick. #T2#
Hallbjornsson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dionisy moves away from the strike by Hallbjornsson.
An attempted straight right counter from Dionisy misses the target.
Dionisy wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dionisy staying out of range there.
Dionisy misses with a low kick.
It seemed like Hallbjornsson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dionisy throws a leg kick that is checked
and Dionisy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dionisy throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Hallbjornsson to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Hallbjornsson misses with a right hand
enabling Dionisy to counter with a crisp jab.
A clash of legs there as Dionisy blocks the low kick.
Hallbjornsson misses with a wild body shot.
As Hallbjornsson backs away, Dionisy returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hallbjornsson.
Hallbjornsson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dionisy fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dionisy scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dionisy is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Dionisy tries to bum rush Hallbjornsson with a series of wild strikes but Hallbjornsson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T4#
Hallbjornsson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dionisy.
Hallbjornsson looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Dionisy throws a wild body kick that Hallbjornsson sees coming a mile off.
Dionisy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hallbjornsson throws a head kick that misses.
Hallbjornsson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hallbjornsson connects with a leg kick.
Hallbjornsson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cerberus Dionisy clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Dionisy comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hallbjornsson moves out of range as Dionisy strikes.
Hallbjornsson lands with a nice body punch.
Hallbjornsson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The fighters circling - Dionisy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hallbjornsson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
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! Hallbjornsson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Dionisy - the referee stops the clock and Hallbjornsson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Dionisy. Hallbjornsson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A solid body kick from Dionisy.
Hallbjornsson is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Dionisy misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hallbjornsson counters with a thumping low kick. #T1#
Hallbjornsson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A head kick misses from Dionisy.
A low kick from Dionisy misses
and Hallbjornsson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dionisy's knee momentarily.
Hallbjornsson swings widly with a right hand
and Dionisy counters with a stiff right hand.
Dionisy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dionisy jabs Hallbjornsson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dionisy misses the jab.#T2#
Hallbjornsson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hallbjornsson throws a shot from downtown. Dionisy moves away and avoids it.
Hallbjornsson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dionisy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hallbjornsson.
Dionisy is looking to land body kicks.
Hallbjornsson throws a looping overhand right but Dionisy ducks down to avoid it.
Dionisy swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Dionisy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hallbjornsson manages to avoid it.#T3#
A swing and a miss from Dionisy.
Hallbjornsson thows a leg kick but Dionisy checks it
enabling Dionisy to counter with a crisp jab.
Dionisy throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hallbjornsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dionisy tries to close the distance and clinch but Hallbjornsson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #KD#
Dionisy drops Hallbjornsson with a beautiful combination! Hallbjornsson stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Dionisy is looking for the KO!#ROC#Hallbjornsson is rocked!
Dionisy throws an overhand right that lands on Hallbjornsson's shoulder, as Hallbjornsson tries to avoid the shot.
Dionisy takes a swing at Hallbjornsson's ribcage but misses.
Hallbjornsson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hallbjornsson cracks Dionisy with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hallbjornsson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hallbjornsson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Dionisy shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Dionisy checks a leg kick.
Hallbjornsson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Dionisy throws a body shot but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cerberus Dionisy had his way with Adils Hallbjornsson in that round.
That's time! Dionisy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R5#
A clash of legs there as Hallbjornsson blocks the low kick.
Hallbjornsson flicks out a counter leg kick but Dionisy steps away.
Dionisy throws a body punch but Hallbjornsson moves out of range.
Hallbjornsson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Dionisy moves out of range of the body kick.
Jab, jab by Hallbjornsson - just one landing.
Dionisy thows a leg kick but Hallbjornsson checks it
and Dionisy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dionisy slips a jab from Hallbjornsson.
Dionisy throws a body shot but no joy.
Hallbjornsson throws an overhand right that lands on Dionisy's shoulder, as Dionisy tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Hallbjornsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dionisy.
Cerberus Dionisy is winning the standup battle so far.
Hallbjornsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice leg kick from Dionisy, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hallbjornsson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dionisy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dionisy looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Dionisy works the jab nicely.
Dionisy looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dionisy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hallbjornsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Dionisy.#T2#
Dionisy misses with a low kick.
Dionisy misses with a hook.
Dionisy with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hallbjornsson to score with a decent uppercut.
Dionisy scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hallbjornsson misses with a leg kick
and Dionisy counters with a straight right hand.
Dionisy misses with a kick to the body
and Dionisy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hallbjornsson tries to move into range but Dionisy moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T3#
Dionisy misses with a leg kick
and Hallbjornsson counters with a big head kick but Dionisy shrugs it off.
Dionisy is looking to score with low kicks.
Dionisy moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hallbjornsson throws a leg kick that misses.
Hallbjornsson cracks Dionisy with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hallbjornsson throws a head kick that misses
and Dionisy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dionisy works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hallbjornsson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T4#
Hallbjornsson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hallbjornsson is still on wobbly legs! Can Dionisy finish him?
Dionisy fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hallbjornsson checks it well.
Hallbjornsson seems to have recovered his senses.
Dionisy misses with a leg kick
and Hallbjornsson counters with a nice leg kick.
Dionisy throws a body punch but Hallbjornsson moves out of range.
Hallbjornsson replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Dionisy blocks it well.
Dionisy misses with a wild body shot.
Dionisy cracks Hallbjornsson with a good jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dionisy feints and then cracks Hallbjornsson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hallbjornsson down.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 50:45
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 50:45
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cerberus Dionisy!
Cerberus Dionisy decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: SYN 911 Never Forget
Date: Jul 02, 2022

#R1#
Krylov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hallbjornsson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hallbjornsson throws a sloppy head kick and Krylov moves out of range easily.
Hallbjornsson 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.
Krylov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Hallbjornsson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CUT#It looks like Boris Krylov has been cut.
Hallbjornsson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hallbjornsson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Krylov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Krylov 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.
Krylov misses with an uppercut. Hallbjornsson saw that one coming.
Krylov cracks Hallbjornsson with a good jab.
Hallbjornsson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Krylov throws out the jab.
Hallbjornsson tries to counter by clinching up but Krylov breaks away and moves out of range.
Krylov lands a nice shot that snaps Hallbjornsson's head back.
Hallbjornsson takes one on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hallbjornsson throws a nice inside leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Krylov 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T1#
Krylov connects with the punch.
Hallbjornsson slips a straight right by Krylov.
A big right from Krylov misses.
Hallbjornsson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hallbjornsson misses with a wild body shot.
Hallbjornsson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Krylov throws a looping overhand right but Hallbjornsson ducks down to avoid it.
It looked like Hallbjornsson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Krylov lands with a cross.
Krylov looks to land a left hand but Hallbjornsson moved out of range nicely.
Hallbjornsson feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Hallbjornsson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Krylov.
Krylov throws a hook but Hallbjornsson avoids it easily.
Hallbjornsson fires out a quick counter leg kick but Krylov just manages to avoid it.
Krylov defending well as Hallbjornsson loads up on a big left hand.
Krylov loads up on a big right hand but Hallbjornsson slips the punch.#T2#
Krylov scores with a nice head shot.
Krylov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Krylov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Krylov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hallbjornsson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Krylov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Krylov misses with an uppercut.
Krylov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#KD2#
Krylov drops Hallbjornsson with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Hallbjornsson looks back up at him and smiles so Krylov waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC2#Hallbjornsson is rocked!
A slow jab from Krylov misses its intended target.
A quick step to the side and Hallbjornsson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Oh Hallbjornsson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hallbjornsson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hallbjornsson seems to have got his legs back now.
Jab from Krylov.
Hallbjornsson defending well as Krylov loads up on a big left hand.
Boris Krylov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Krylov drops Hallbjornsson with a straight right hand, right on the button! Krylov follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Boris Krylov!
Boris Krylov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SYN 906 Leifsson vs. Barbarian
Date: Jun 12, 2022

#R1#
Hallbjornsson tries to clinch but Whymer moves out of range.
Whymer throws a half hearted mid kick.
Whymer throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Whymer lands a slapping body shot.
Whymer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hallbjornsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Whymer.
Whymer moves out of range of the body kick from Hallbjornsson.
Whymer looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Hallbjornsson takes a kick to the side of the head.
Whymer scores with a hook to the body. Hallbjornsson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whymer closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Whymer explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Whymer throws out a loose jab but Hallbjornsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A lazy body kick from Whymer
and Hallbjornsson counters with an outside leg kick. #T1#
Whymer goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hallbjornsson walks forward, straight into a front kick from Whymer.
Whymer throws a sloppy head kick and Hallbjornsson moves out of range easily.
Hallbjornsson only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Whymer jabs at Hallbjornsson's body.
Hallbjornsson 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.
Just Whymer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Whymer lands a jab to the nose.
Whymer misses the body punch
enabling Hallbjornsson to counter with a crisp jab.
Whymer tries a head kick but it misses.
A thudding body kick lands there by Hallbjornsson!
Whymer throws a lazy body kick
and Hallbjornsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Whymer on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Whymer walks into a straight right hand from Hallbjornsson.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hallbjornsson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Whymer connects with a leg kick.
Good exchange - Hallbjornsson coming out on top.
Hallbjornsson throws a leg kick but Whymer moved away.
A little feinted left hand from Whymer on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hallbjornsson blocks a low kick nicely.
Whymer goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hallbjornsson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Whymer throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hallbjornsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice body kick there by Whymer.
Whymer looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hallbjornsson was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Whymer thuds his right hand into Hallbjornsson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T3#
Hallbjornsson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Whymer is out of range.
Hallbjornsson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Whymer looks to score with a jab to the body but Hallbjornsson is just out of range.
Hallbjornsson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Whymer throws a jab but it's blocked by Hallbjornsson.
Whymer throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Whymer.
Whymer misses with an uppercut
letting Hallbjornsson counter with a right hand.
Hallbjornsson scores with a push kick.
Whymer misses with a looping left.
Hallbjornsson checks a low kick from Whymer.
Hallbjornsson tries to counter with a clinch but Whymer shakes him off and moves away.
Hallbjornsson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #T4#
Hallbjornsson moves out of range as Whymer strikes.
Good work by Hallbjornsson as he checks the leg kick.
Whymer throws a low kick but Hallbjornsson avoids it.
Nice defenses there by Whymer.
Whymer throws out a loose jab but Hallbjornsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Whymer throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hallbjornsson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Whymer misses with a left hand
and Whymer 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!
A telegraphed right hand from Whymer misses the target.
Whymer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Whymer catches Hallbjornsson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Whymer misses with a looping right.
A low kick from Whymer is predictable there
and Hallbjornsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Just Whymer 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#
Whymer lands a slapping body shot.
Hallbjornsson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hallbjornsson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Hallbjornsson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Whymer scores with a kick to the body.
Hallbjornsson throws a front kick aimed at Whymer's knee but Whymer avoids it well.
Hallbjornsson slips a straight right by Whymer.
Hallbjornsson thumps Whymer with a low kick.
Whymer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Whymer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hallbjornsson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Whymer has time to react.
Whymer throws a half hearted mid kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An inside leg kick lands from Hallbjornsson. #T1#
Whymer throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Whymer throws a lazy uppercut #CL2#
and Hallbjornsson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Hallbjornsson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Whymer is trying to break the clinch but Hallbjornsson is controlling him.
Whymer throws a punch but it's blocked by Hallbjornsson.
Whymer lands with a light punch inside.
Whymer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Whymer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hallbjornsson lands a left hand.
Hallbjornsson lands with a right to the head.
Hallbjornsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Whymer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hallbjornsson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hallbjornsson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hallbjornsson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hallbjornsson misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hallbjornsson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hallbjornsson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hallbjornsson throws a punch but it's blocked by Whymer.
Whymer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hallbjornsson.
A hook to the body from Hallbjornsson.
Hallbjornsson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hallbjornsson lands with a right to the head.
Hallbjornsson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hallbjornsson keeps control of Whymer as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Whymer lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hallbjornsson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Whymer.
Hallbjornsson can't find room to land a body shot as Whymer controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by Hallbjornsson.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hallbjornsson.
Whymer looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hallbjornsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Whymer's elbow. #T3#
Hallbjornsson lands an uppercut.
Hallbjornsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hallbjornsson scores with a hook to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Whymer.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hallbjornsson.
Whymer throws a punch but it's blocked by Hallbjornsson.
Hallbjornsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hallbjornsson tries to work over Whymer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Whymer.
Whymer swings wildly with an uppercut but Hallbjornsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Whymer blocking some punches.
Hallbjornsson blocking some punches.
A right hand to the body from Hallbjornsson.
Whymer tries to work over Hallbjornsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Whymer tries a body shot but Hallbjornsson blocks it.
Hallbjornsson throws a head punch that misses.
Hallbjornsson lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T4#
Hallbjornsson pushes Whymer back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hallbjornsson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Still in the clinch, Whymer scores with a nice short uppercut.
Adils Hallbjornsson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Whymer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Whymer.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hallbjornsson blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Whymer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hallbjornsson misses with a hook to the body
and Whymer counters with a slapping leg kick.
Hallbjornsson blocks a head kick by Whymer.
Whymer throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Hallbjornsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Whymer throws a half hearted mid kick.
A low kick from Whymer is predictable there
and Hallbjornsson counters with a body kick.
Whymer connects with a jab.
Whymer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hallbjornsson.
Hallbjornsson 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.

Adils Hallbjornsson 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Hallbjornsson throws a head kick but Whymer moves out of range.
Whymer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hallbjornsson raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Whymer throws an off balance right hand #CL2#
and Hallbjornsson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Hallbjornsson lands with a right to the head.
Hallbjornsson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Whymer has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Whymer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Whymer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hallbjornsson has a couple of punches blocked by Whymer.
Hallbjornsson lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hallbjornsson can't find room to land a body shot as Whymer controls the action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Whymer.
Whymer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hallbjornsson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hallbjornsson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hallbjornsson scores with a shot to the side of Whymer's head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Hallbjornsson can't find room to land a body shot as Whymer controls the action.
Whymer blocks a body shot from Hallbjornsson.
Hallbjornsson blocks a body shot from Whymer.
Whymer is trying to force a seperation but Hallbjornsson has the dominant position.
Whymer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hallbjornsson scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC#
Whymer manages to break the clinch.
Whymer throws a body punch but Hallbjornsson moves out of range.
Whymer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Whymer throws a sloppy body shot
and Hallbjornsson counters with a good low kick that Whymer was not able to check.
Hallbjornsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Whymer.
Whymer throws a looping overhand right but Hallbjornsson ducks down to avoid it.
Hallbjornsson misses the shot to the body.
Hallbjornsson misses with a kick to the body. #T2#
Whymer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hallbjornsson manages to avoid it.
Whymer misses with a body shot.
Hallbjornsson lands a head shot.
Whymer avoids the body shot from Hallbjornsson.
A slapping body kick lands there for Hallbjornsson.
Hallbjornsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Whymer.
Hallbjornsson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Whymer throws an off balance right hand
and Hallbjornsson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Whymer thinking.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hallbjornsson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Whymer tries a low kick but Hallbjornsson avoids it.#T3#
Whymer pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL2#
Hallbjornsson clinches with his opponent.
Hallbjornsson misses with the head strike.
Hallbjornsson misses with some punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Hallbjornsson.
Whymer blocks a body shot from Hallbjornsson.
Hallbjornsson scores with a shoulder strike.
Hallbjornsson lands a shot to the body.
Hallbjornsson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hallbjornsson throws a head punch that misses.
Hallbjornsson lands with a short shot to the head.
Whymer takes a shot to the head.
Whymer misses with some punches.
Whymer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Whymer can't find room to land a body shot as Hallbjornsson controls the action.
Whymer tries a body shot but Hallbjornsson blocks it. #T4#
Whymer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hallbjornsson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Whymer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hallbjornsson misses with a body punch.
Hallbjornsson lands with a light punch inside.
Hallbjornsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Whymer's elbow.
Hallbjornsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Whymer's elbow.
Whymer is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Whymer wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Whymer tries a body shot but Hallbjornsson blocks it.
Hallbjornsson misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Whymer.
Whymer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Whymer misses with a punch to the body.
Hallbjornsson misses with a body punch.
Hallbjornsson throws a head punch that misses.
Hallbjornsson can't find room to land a body shot as Whymer controls the action.
Whymer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Adils Hallbjornsson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hallbjornsson 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adils Hallbjornsson!
A relieved looking Adils Hallbjornsson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: SYN 900 New Era
Date: May 21, 2022

#R1#
Dinapoli misses with an uppercut
and Hallbjornsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dinapoli throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hallbjornsson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Dinapoli throws a leg kick but Hallbjornsson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hallbjornsson wants to counter the offense by Dinapoli and move into the clinch position.
Dinapoli misses the jab.
Hallbjornsson throws a leg kick which misses Dinapoli's front leg but catches the back leg as Dinapoli tries to avoid it.
Good leg kick by Dinapoli.
Hallbjornsson 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.
Dinapoli misses with an uppercut
and Hallbjornsson counters with a good low kick that Dinapoli was not able to check.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dinapoli misses with a looping right.
Hallbjornsson only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Dinapoli uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hallbjornsson.
Hallbjornsson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T1#
Dinapoli digs a good hook to Hallbjornsson's body.
Hallbjornsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dinapoli manages to avoid it.
A low kick lands for Dinapoli.
Dinapoli throws out a loose jab but Hallbjornsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hallbjornsson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dinapoli takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dinapoli needs to keep his hands up - Hallbjornsson had a free shot at his head there.
Dinapoli changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dinapoli misses with a jab to the body
and Hallbjornsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Dinapoli throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hallbjornsson counters with a nice uppercut.
Dinapoli swings widly with a right hand #CL2#
and Hallbjornsson counters by clinching up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dinapoli has a couple of punches blocked by Hallbjornsson.
Hallbjornsson is leaning against Dinapoli and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hallbjornsson misses with a body punch.
Dinapoli swings wildly with an uppercut but Hallbjornsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hallbjornsson has a couple of punches blocked by Dinapoli.
Hallbjornsson cracks Dinapoli with a nice body shot.
Dinapoli lands a hook that snaps the head of Hallbjornsson backwards.
Hallbjornsson digs a right hand underneath Dinapoli's ribcage. Dinapoli let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hallbjornsson has a couple of punches blocked by Dinapoli.
Hallbjornsson throws a punch but it's blocked by Dinapoli.
I was talking to Dinapoli's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Hallbjornsson blocks an uppercut.
Hallbjornsson tries to throw a body punch but Dinapoli avoids it by throwing Hallbjornsson back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hallbjornsson. #T3#
Dinapoli swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hallbjornsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hallbjornsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hallbjornsson working aggressively here.
Hallbjornsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dinapoli lands a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Hallbjornsson fails to land.
Dinapoli scores with a hook to the body.
Dinapoli blocks a body shot from Hallbjornsson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hallbjornsson.
Hallbjornsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dinapoli tries to throw a body punch but Hallbjornsson avoids it by throwing Dinapoli back against the cage.
Dinapoli doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hallbjornsson throws a head punch that misses.
Dinapoli tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dinapoli misses with some punches.
Hallbjornsson tries to work over Dinapoli's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hallbjornsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Dinapoli controls his hands. #T4#
Hallbjornsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dinapoli's elbow.
Hallbjornsson blocking some punches.
Hallbjornsson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hallbjornsson throws a punch but it's blocked by Dinapoli.
Hallbjornsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Dinapoli controls his hands.
Dinapoli blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hallbjornsson presses Dinapoli against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hallbjornsson misses with a body punch.
Dinapoli misses with the head strike.
Hallbjornsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dinapoli pushes Hallbjornsson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hallbjornsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hallbjornsson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hallbjornsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dinapoli tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Hallbjornsson.
Hallbjornsson misses with some punches.
Hallbjornsson tries to work over Dinapoli's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adils Hallbjornsson 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#
Dinapoli scores with a leg kick.
Hallbjornsson ducks under a wild hook from Dinapoli.
Adils Hallbjornsson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A lazy body kick from Hallbjornsson
and Dinapoli counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hallbjornsson throws a leg kick but Dinapoli sees it coming and moves out of range.
Dinapoli throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hallbjornsson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The fighters circling - Dinapoli throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dinapoli misses with a body punch
and Hallbjornsson counters with an outside leg kick.
Dinapoli pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hallbjornsson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hallbjornsson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T1#
Dinapoli bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fighters circling - Dinapoli throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dinapoli takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hallbjornsson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dinapoli lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hallbjornsson cracks Dinapoli with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hallbjornsson ducks under a wild hook from Dinapoli.
Hallbjornsson ducks under a wild hook from Dinapoli.
Dinapoli loads up on a big right hand but Hallbjornsson slips the punch.
Hallbjornsson wants to counter with a clinch but Dinapoli pushes him away.#T2#
Hallbjornsson drops his hands momentarily and Dinapoli takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hallbjornsson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hallbjornsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dinapoli.
Hallbjornsson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dinapoli throws out the jab.
A head kick misses from Hallbjornsson.
Dinapoli looks to throw a body kick
and Hallbjornsson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dinapoli misses with a hook. Hallbjornsson ducked under it nicely.
Hallbjornsson lands a nice shot that snaps Dinapoli's head back. #T3#
Dinapoli throws a low kick, looking for Hallbjornsson's leg but Hallbjornsson calmly moves out of range.
Hallbjornsson only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Dinapoli throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hallbjornsson wants to counter the offense by Dinapoli and move into the clinch position.
Dinapoli misses with a hook
and Hallbjornsson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Hallbjornsson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dinapoli throws a lazy uppercut
and Hallbjornsson counters with a left to the body.
Hallbjornsson throws a sloppy head kick and Dinapoli moves out of range easily.
Hallbjornsson connects with an inside leg kick.
Hallbjornsson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dinapoli.
Dinapoli sets himself, and Hallbjornsson steps forward looking for the clinch! Dinapoli avoids it this time.
Hallbjornsson connects with a leg kick. #T4#
Hallbjornsson avoids the body shot from Dinapoli.
Hallbjornsson throws the left hand but Dinapoli avoids the punch easily.
Hallbjornsson ducks under a wild hook from Dinapoli.
Dinapoli throws a lazy uppercut #CL2#
and Hallbjornsson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Hallbjornsson pushes Dinapoli back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hallbjornsson lands with a light punch inside.
Hallbjornsson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dinapoli tries to throw a body punch but Hallbjornsson avoids it by throwing Dinapoli back against the cage.
Hallbjornsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dinapoli working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hallbjornsson lands with a left to the head.
Hallbjornsson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hallbjornsson working aggressively here.
Dinapoli misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Adils Hallbjornsson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Dinapoli takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hallbjornsson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hallbjornsson walks into a straight right hand from Dinapoli.
Hallbjornsson throws a poor cross that misses
letting Dinapoli counter with a right hand.
A swing and a miss from Dinapoli.
Joe Dinapoli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hallbjornsson moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dinapoli looks to throw the jab but Hallbjornsson is out of range.
Hallbjornsson throws out a counter right but Dinapoli avoids it with no problem.
Hallbjornsson lands the left hand.
Dinapoli looks to score with a jab to the body but Hallbjornsson is just out of range.#T1#
Dinapoli pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Some bone on bone action there as Dinapoli checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hallbjornsson slips under a jab from Dinapoli.
Dinapoli is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hallbjornsson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Dinapoli throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hallbjornsson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hallbjornsson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Dinapoli.
Dinapoli throws out a loose jab but Hallbjornsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dinapoli misses the shot to the body.
Hallbjornsson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dinapoli throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hallbjornsson misses with a body shot.
Dinapoli was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Joe Dinapoli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Hallbjornsson catches Dinapoli with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hallbjornsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dinapoli.
Dinapoli throwing a counter right hand but Hallbjornsson manages to avoid it.
Dinapoli swings widly with a right hand
and Hallbjornsson counters with a straight right hand.
Dinapoli moves out of range of the body kick.
Dinapoli is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hallbjornsson blocks the body kick.
Dinapoli throws a body shot but no joy.
Hallbjornsson was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Dinapoli cracks Hallbjornsson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dinapoli misses with a left hand
and Hallbjornsson counters with a thumping low kick. #T3#
Hallbjornsson lands a nice looking body shot.
A low kick lands for Hallbjornsson.
Dinapoli misses with a lunging right hand
and Hallbjornsson counters with a leg kick. #CL2#
Dinapoli gets tackled into the cage by Hallbjornsson. Hallbjornsson maintains the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Hallbjornsson fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hallbjornsson.
Hallbjornsson throws a head punch that misses.
Dinapoli tries to work over Hallbjornsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dinapoli blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hallbjornsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hallbjornsson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dinapoli tries to throw a body punch but Hallbjornsson avoids it by throwing Dinapoli back against the cage.
Dinapoli scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T4#
Hallbjornsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Dinapoli controls his hands.
Hallbjornsson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dinapoli's efforts to push away.
Dinapoli misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dinapoli throws a head punch that misses.
Hallbjornsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hallbjornsson blocks a body shot from Dinapoli.
Hallbjornsson tries to work over Dinapoli's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hallbjornsson blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Hallbjornsson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dinapoli has a couple of punches blocked by Hallbjornsson.
Dinapoli blocks an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Hallbjornsson.
Dinapoli lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hallbjornsson tries a body shot but Dinapoli blocks it.
A short right from Dinapoli on the inside.
Dinapoli softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Adils Hallbjornsson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hallbjornsson prevents a body shot from Dinapoli.
Hallbjornsson misses with some punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Adils Hallbjornsson.
Well Hallbjornsson 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adils Hallbjornsson!
During a confident post fight interview, Adils Hallbjornsson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Joe Dinapoli spoke after the fight, saying 'IQ 90, Heavy Hands, Fast Learner'.

Event: SYN 895 Caunt vs. Sitsongrit
Date: May 01, 2022

#R1#
Hallbjornsson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sonni counters with a nice uppercut.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sonni.
Hallbjornsson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sonni.
Sonni buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sonni wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hallbjornsson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sonni throwing a counter right hand but Hallbjornsson manages to avoid it.
Hallbjornsson throws a front kick aimed at Sonni's knee but Sonni avoids it well.
Sonni seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Hallbjornsson lands with a good body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hallbjornsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sonni.
Hallbjornsson takes a swing at Sonni's ribcage but misses.
Hallbjornsson throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
so Sonni counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #T1#
Sonni sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sonni with a nice head shot there.
Hallbjornsson trying to control the position here.
Sonni preventing the sweep.
Sonni with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sonni throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sonni controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Sonni being controlled here momentarily. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sonni misses with a jab to the body
and Hallbjornsson counters with a nice body shot.
Sonni avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hallbjornsson throws a big shot that misses.
Hallbjornsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sonni moves away.
Sonni lands a jab to the nose.
Hallbjornsson swings widly with a right hand
and Sonni counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sonni tests Hallbjornsson's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T3#
Sonni throws an off balance right hand
and Hallbjornsson counters with an inside leg kick.
Sonni looks to throw a body kick
and Hallbjornsson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Sonni 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hallbjornsson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hallbjornsson misses with a straight right.
Hallbjornsson moves out of range of the body kick.
Hallbjornsson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Yka Sonni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hallbjornsson checks a leg kick nicely.
Sonni feints and then cracks Hallbjornsson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hallbjornsson down. #CL#
Sonni clinches with his opponent.
Sonni fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hallbjornsson tries a body shot but Sonni blocks it. #T4#
Sonni swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hallbjornsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hallbjornsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hallbjornsson blocking some punches.
Hallbjornsson lands a right hand.
A right hook to the body lands for Sonni.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sonni takes a shot to the head.
Hallbjornsson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Sonni.
A head punch on the inside from Sonni fails to land.
Hallbjornsson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hallbjornsson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hallbjornsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hallbjornsson prevents a body shot from Sonni.
Hallbjornsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sonni tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sonni throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hallbjornssons head.
Hallbjornsson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short left from Sonni.
Hallbjornsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yka Sonni 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#
Some bone on bone action there as Hallbjornsson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sonni scores with a hook.
Sonni shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hallbjornsson as he jumps to the side.
Hallbjornsson throws a counter combo.
Hallbjornsson swings for the body but Sonni moves out of range.
Sonni connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sonni uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hallbjornsson.
And Sonni counters with a quick kick to the body but Hallbjornsson blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hallbjornsson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hallbjornsson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hallbjornsson looks to land a right hand but Sonni moved out of range.#T1#
Hallbjornsson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sonni swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sonni scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sonni takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hallbjornsson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hallbjornsson prevents a body shot from Sonni.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hallbjornsson.
Sonni is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hallbjornsson can do to turn this around?
Hallbjornsson tries a body shot but Sonni blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Sonni fails to land.
Sonni tries to work over Hallbjornsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice left hand lands by Hallbjornsson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sonni.
Hallbjornsson can't find room to land a body shot as Sonni controls the action.
Hallbjornsson throws a head punch that misses.
Hallbjornsson working aggressively here. #T2#
Hallbjornsson blocking some punches.
Sonni lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hallbjornsson or not.
A short body shot lands from Sonni as the two fighters clinch.
Sonni has a couple of punches blocked by Hallbjornsson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sonni lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hallbjornsson blocking some punches.
Hallbjornsson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sonni.
Yka Sonni has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sonni blocks an uppercut.
Sonni lands a shoulder strike.
Sonni prevents a body shot from Hallbjornsson.
Sonni fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hallbjornsson blocks a body shot from Sonni.
Sonni blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sonni throws a head punch that misses.
Sonni misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hallbjornsson throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hallbjornsson.
Hallbjornsson misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T3#
A short uppercut from Hallbjornsson.
A head punch on the inside from Sonni fails to land.
Hallbjornsson has a couple of punches blocked by Sonni.
Sonni misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hallbjornsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sonni struggles to land a body shot inside as Hallbjornsson controls his hands.
Hallbjornsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sonni throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Sonni fails to land.
Sonni blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hallbjornsson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good body shot from Sonni.
Hallbjornsson misses with some punches.
Sonni misses with the head strike.
Hallbjornsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sonni blocks an uppercut.
Sonni scores with a hook to the body.
Hallbjornsson is breathing heavily.
Sonni goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hallbjornsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sonni misses with a hook to the ribs. #T4#
Hallbjornsson can't find room to land a body shot as Sonni controls the action.
Hallbjornsson misses with some punches.
Sonni doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sonni lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sonni misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hallbjornsson lands a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sonni stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hallbjornsson blocks an uppercut.
Sonni lands an uppercut.
Hallbjornsson lands a body punch.
Sonni has a couple of punches blocked by Hallbjornsson.
Hallbjornsson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sonni backwards.
Hallbjornsson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sonni backwards.
Hallbjornsson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sonni tries a body shot but Hallbjornsson blocks it.
Sonni lands a shoulder strike.
Hallbjornsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sonni's elbow.
Hallbjornsson misses with a punch on the inside.
Sonni digs a right hand into Hallbjornsson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hallbjornsson's gas tank.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yka Sonni dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Sonni throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sonni misses with a body shot.
Hallbjornsson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sonni lands with a cross.
Sonni gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Hallbjornsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hallbjornsson cracks Sonni with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sonni stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sonni throws a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sonni on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sonni scores with a decent looking hook.
Hallbjornsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sonni.
Sonni backing away here, and Hallbjornsson unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T1#
Good standup being displayed there by Sonni as he connects with a hook.
Sonni comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Good exchange - Sonni coming out on top.
A nice leg kick from Sonni, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sonni throws a jab but it's blocked by Hallbjornsson.
Sonni throws a leg kick but Hallbjornsson moved away.
Hallbjornsson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hallbjornsson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sonni looks for the body kick but Hallbjornsson saw that one coming.
Hallbjornsson misses with a low kick.
Sonni looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T2#
Sonni misses with a left hand
and Hallbjornsson counters with a low kick, right behind Sonni 's knee.
Sonni with a poor takedown
and Hallbjornsson counters with a stiff right hand.
The fighters circling - Hallbjornsson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hallbjornsson lands with a good body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sonni on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Sonni throws a leg kick
and Hallbjornsson counters with a right hand to the body.
Sonni moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hallbjornsson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sonni doesn't manage to clinch there - Hallbjornsson circles away. #T3#
Hallbjornsson defending well as Sonni loads up on a big left hand.
Sonni fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hallbjornsson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Nice straight punches there by Hallbjornsson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hallbjornsson.
Good standup being displayed there by Sonni as he connects with a hook.
A nice leg kick from Sonni, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sonni misses the jab.#TD#
Sonni closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Sonni controlling the action here. #T4#
Hallbjornsson trying to hold on to Sonni's head to control him but Sonni postures up.
Sonni is taking a breather. Hallbjornsson 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sonni takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Sonni is looking to take a break and control but Hallbjornsson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sonni is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hallbjornsson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yka Sonni clearly takes 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.#R4#
Sonni throws a sloppy body shot
and Hallbjornsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sonni on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hallbjornsson. Hallbjornsson obviously looking to wear him down.
Hallbjornsson misses with a wild body shot.
Sonni moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sonni with a nice calf kick.
Sonni tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hallbjornsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Sonni.
Sonni uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hallbjornsson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hallbjornsson throws a low kick but Sonni avoids it.
Sonni throws the left hand but Hallbjornsson avoids the punch easily.
Hallbjornsson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hallbjornsson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sonni.#T1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Sonni. That's going to slow Hallbjornsson down.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sonni darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sonni connects with a single shot there.
A nice leg kick from Sonni, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hallbjornsson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hallbjornsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sonni was well out of range. Poor timing from Hallbjornsson.
Adils Hallbjornsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good leg kick by Sonni.
Sonni takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hallbjornsson throws a head kick but Sonni moves out of range. #T2#
A low kick from Hallbjornsson is predictable there
and Sonni counters with a low kick, right behind Hallbjornsson 's knee.
Hallbjornsson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Sonni shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hallbjornsson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sonni shoots in for a double leg but Hallbjornsson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hallbjornsson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hallbjornsson misses with a wild combination.
Sonni is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Sonni moves into range and connects with a jab. #T3#
Sonni misses with an uppercut.
Sonni goes for a double leg but Hallbjornsson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hallbjornsson continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yka Sonni. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sonni throws a head punch that misses.
Hallbjornsson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sonni throws a punch but it's blocked by Hallbjornsson.
Hallbjornsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hallbjornsson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sonni scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hallbjornsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sonni's elbow.
Hallbjornsson tries to work over Sonni's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sonni's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sonni has a couple of punches blocked by Hallbjornsson.
Hallbjornsson scores with a shoulder strike.
Hallbjornsson throws a head punch that misses.
Hallbjornsson can't find room to land a body shot as Sonni controls the action.
Sonni tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
Sonni lands a shoulder strike.
Sonni prevents a body shot from Hallbjornsson.
Sonni misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hallbjornsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Sonni fails to land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sonni blocks a body shot from Hallbjornsson.
Sonni stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hallbjornsson is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Hallbjornsson blocking some punches.
Sonni blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hallbjornsson.
Sonni makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Hallbjornsson.
Hallbjornsson has a couple of punches blocked by Sonni.
Hallbjornsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Sonni uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sonni lands with a light punch inside.
Sonni swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sonni 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 fourth round but I would say that Yka Sonni will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Hallbjornsson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hallbjornsson misses with an uppercut
and Sonni cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sonni takes a swing at Hallbjornsson's ribcage but misses.
Hallbjornsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Sonni is just out of range.#TD#
Hallbjornsson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sonni accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hallbjornsson wants to sweep here but Sonni controlling him for the moment.
Sonni postures up in Hallbjornsson's guard and throws a big left but Hallbjornsson blocks it.
Yka Sonni overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Hallbjornsson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sonni might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sonni trying to control but Hallbjornsson is working from the bottom.
Sonni looking to sit in guard and control but Hallbjornsson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Sonni trying to control the position here. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hallbjornsson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sonni is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sonni goes for a double leg but Hallbjornsson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hallbjornsson continues to drive forward.
It seemed like Hallbjornsson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hallbjornsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sonni.
Hallbjornsson blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hallbjornsson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sonni has a couple of punches blocked by Hallbjornsson.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sonni.
Hallbjornsson lands a left hand.
Hallbjornsson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hallbjornsson lands with a right to the head.
Hallbjornsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sonni can't find room to land a body shot as Hallbjornsson controls the action.
Sonni tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hallbjornsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sonni working aggressively here.
Sonni tries a body shot but Hallbjornsson blocks it.
Sonni can't find room to land a body shot as Hallbjornsson controls the action.
Hallbjornsson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hallbjornsson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hallbjornsson. #T4#
Hallbjornsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hallbjornsson tries a body shot but Sonni blocks it.
Sonni lands a left hand.
Hallbjornsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sonni doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hallbjornsson throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sonni.
Hallbjornsson cracks Sonni with a nice body shot.
Sonni doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hallbjornsson.
Hallbjornsson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sonni backwards.
Hallbjornsson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sonni misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hallbjornsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hallbjornsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sonni blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Adils Hallbjornsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sonni has a couple of punches blocked by Hallbjornsson.
Sonni blocks a punch to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Adils Hallbjornsson.
Well Sonni has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 49:46
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 49:46
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yka Sonni!
A very excited looking Yka Sonni 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: SYN 889 Crosby vs. JCM
Date: Mar 27, 2022

#R1#
Kawamata moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Hallbjornsson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kawamata finds it's way round the side to connect with Hallbjornsson's head.
Kawamata throws a head kick but Hallbjornsson moves out of range.
Hallbjornsson throws an overhand right that lands on Kawamata's shoulder, as Kawamata tries to avoid the shot.
Kawamata throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kawamata has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Kawamata misses with an attempted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kawamata drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Hallbjornsson misses with a lunging right hand
and Kawamata counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hallbjornsson's knee momentarily.
Kawamata tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hallbjornsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Kawamata.#T1#
Hallbjornsson misses with a kick to the body.
Kawamata looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kawamata swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Hallbjornsson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kawamata.
Kawamata closes the distance but Hallbjornsson moves to the side
and Hallbjornsson counters with a stiff right hand.
Kawamata moves out of range of the body kick.#CL2#
Kawamata clinches.
Hallbjornsson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hallbjornsson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hallbjornsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hallbjornsson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Hallbjornsson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kawamata.
Hallbjornsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kawamata's elbow.
Hallbjornsson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hallbjornsson lands with a short shot to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kawamata lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hallbjornsson.
Hallbjornsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hallbjornsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kawamata lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hallbjornsson backwards.
Hallbjornsson digs a right hand underneath Kawamata's ribcage. Kawamata let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hallbjornsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kawamata blocks a body shot from Hallbjornsson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hallbjornsson.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hallbjornsson.
Hallbjornsson tries a body shot but Kawamata blocks it.
Hallbjornsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kawamata fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kawamata misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kawamata blocks a body shot from Hallbjornsson. #T3#
Kawamata goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kawamata.
Hallbjornsson lands with a short shot to the head.
Kawamata jumps guard but Hallbjornsson stands there with Kawamata around his waist. Kawamata gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hallbjornsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Kawamata uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short body shot lands from Hallbjornsson as the two fighters clinch.
Kawamata is trying to pull guard but Hallbjornsson has him pressed against the cage.
Hallbjornsson blocks an uppercut.
Hallbjornsson tries a body shot but Kawamata blocks it.
Kawamata working aggressively here.
Hallbjornsson is leaning against Kawamata and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kawamata looks winded!
Hallbjornsson misses with a punch to the body.
Hallbjornsson pushes Kawamata back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Hallbjornsson on the inside.
Kawamata blocks an uppercut.
Hallbjornsson lands with a light punch inside.
A shot in the inside from Hallbjornsson. #T4#
Hallbjornsson misses with a body punch.
Kawamata misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hallbjornsson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kawamata backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kawamata swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kawamata lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hallbjornsson backwards.
Kawamata tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hallbjornsson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Adils Hallbjornsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kento Kawamata.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kawamata.
Kawamata lands a nice uppercut.
Kawamata tries to pull guard but Hallbjornsson holds him up against the cage and eventually Kawamata drops back down to his feet.
Hallbjornsson can't find room to land a body shot as Kawamata controls the action.
Hallbjornsson prevents a body shot from Kawamata.
Kawamata blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kawamata swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hallbjornsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hallbjornsson lands a nice uppercut.
Kawamata swings wildly with an uppercut but Hallbjornsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kawamata tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hallbjornsson just stands there and leans against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adils Hallbjornsson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Hallbjornsson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kawamata chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hallbjornsson can pounce on him.
Danga de danga de dang - Hallbjornsson scores with a four punch combination!
Kawamata misses with a jab to the body
enabling Hallbjornsson to counter with a crisp jab.
Kawamata ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kawamata looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kawamata tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hallbjornsson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hallbjornsson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kawamata stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hallbjornsson scores with a nice strike.
Hallbjornsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Hallbjornsson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kawamata tries to clinch
and Hallbjornsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Adils Hallbjornsson is winning the standup battle so far.
A shot to the body from Hallbjornsson misses
and Kawamata counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hallbjornsson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hallbjornsson misses with a hook.
Nice body kick from Kawamata.
Kawamata fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kawamata swings for the body but Hallbjornsson moves out of range. #T2#
Kawamata throws a push kick but Hallbjornsson slaps the foot to one side.
It looked like Hallbjornsson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kawamata throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hallbjornsson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kawamata lands with a nice body kick.
Hallbjornsson loads up on a big right hand but Kawamata slips the punch.
Hallbjornsson moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromKawamata.
Hallbjornsson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kawamata.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Donk. Hallbjornsson catches Kawamata right on the button with a cross.
A jab from Hallbjornsson misses. #T3#
Kawamata tries to clinch up but Hallbjornsson circles away and keeps his distance.
Hallbjornsson fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kawamata just manages to avoid it.
Kawamata takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hallbjornsson misses with a wild body shot.
Kawamata throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kawamata on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hallbjornsson slips under a jab.
Hallbjornsson throws a low kick, looking for Kawamata's leg but Kawamata calmly moves out of range.
Kawamata only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Hallbjornsson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T4#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kawamata. Hallbjornsson shrugs it off though.
Good exchange - Kawamata coming out on top.
Hallbjornsson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kawamata. Kawamata obviously looking to wear him down.
Kawamata is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A slow jab from Hallbjornsson misses its intended target.
Kawamata throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kawamata looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
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 Adils Hallbjornsson will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Hallbjornsson throws a jab but it's blocked by Kawamata.
Hallbjornsson throws an overhand right that lands on Kawamata's shoulder, as Kawamata tries to avoid the shot.
Kawamata tries a head kick but it misses.
Hallbjornsson throws a quick counter kick to the body but Kawamata avoids it.
Kawamata throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hallbjornsson is looking to counter punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hallbjornsson. Kawamata does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kawamata follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Nice defenses there by Hallbjornsson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kawamata misses with an uppercut
and Kawamata takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hallbjornsson throws a poor cross that misses
and Kawamata makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Hallbjornsson really felt that one!#T1#
Hallbjornsson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kawamata's sensitive parts.
Kawamata lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hallbjornsson blocks a low kick nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from Hallbjornsson misses its target.
The fighters circling - Hallbjornsson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hallbjornsson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kawamata wants to clinch but Hallbjornsson slips to the side
and Hallbjornsson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hallbjornsson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hallbjornsson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kento Kawamata has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kawamata takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Hallbjornsson lands with a nice body kick.
Hallbjornsson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kawamata momentarily.
Hallbjornsson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #ROC#Kawamata is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kawamata looks up at the clock. Bad move! Hallbjornsson lands a right hand from hell, dropping Kawamata. Hallbjornsson pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adils Hallbjornsson!
A very excited looking Adils Hallbjornsson 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: SYN 884 MacArthur vs. Bangin
Date: Mar 12, 2022

#R1#
Mahrishi throws a big shot that misses.
A jab from Hallbjornsson finds it's way through Mahrishi's defenses.
Hallbjornsson lands a jab to the head. #CUT#It looks like Aatreya Mahrishi has been cut.
Mahrishi closes the distance but Hallbjornsson moves to the side
and Hallbjornsson counters with a left to the body.
Hallbjornsson feints and then cracks Mahrishi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mahrishi down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahrishi moves out of range of the strikes.
Mahrishi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#CL2#
Hallbjornsson gets tackled into the cage by Mahrishi. Mahrishi maintains the clinch. #T1#
Mahrishi blocks an uppercut.
Mahrishi misses with a body punch.
Hallbjornsson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Mahrishi has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Mahrishi misses with a hook to the ribs.
A left hand lands to the body for Hallbjornsson.
Hallbjornsson lands with a light punch inside.
Hallbjornsson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hallbjornsson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Good body shot from Hallbjornsson.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mahrishi.
Mahrishi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hallbjornsson's elbow.
Mahrishi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mahrishi misses with some punches.
Hallbjornsson tries to work over Mahrishi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hallbjornsson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hallbjornsson pushes Mahrishi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hallbjornsson.
Mahrishi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mahrishi misses with a punch to the body.
Mahrishi misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2#
Hallbjornsson has a couple of punches blocked by Mahrishi.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mahrishi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mahrishi throws a head punch that misses.
Hallbjornsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hallbjornsson blocks an uppercut.
Mahrishi lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2#
Mahrishi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hallbjornsson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mahrishi in his tracks.
A jab from Mahrishi misses.
Hallbjornsson swings for the body but Mahrishi moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Mahrishi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mahrishi throws a body punch but Hallbjornsson moves out of range.
Mahrishi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nice uppercut lands for Mahrishi. That snapped Hallbjornsson's head back.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T3#
Mahrishi misses with a left hand
and Hallbjornsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mahrishi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hallbjornsson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hallbjornsson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Some bone on bone action there as Mahrishi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Mahrishi lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Mahrishi throws the left hand but Hallbjornsson avoids the punch easily.
Hallbjornsson scores with a hook.
Hallbjornsson throws a body kick that misses. #T4#
Hallbjornsson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hallbjornsson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mahrishi missing with a left hand there. Hallbjornsson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hallbjornsson throws a quick counter kick to the body but Mahrishi avoids it.
Mahrishi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hallbjornsson.
It seemed like Mahrishi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mahrishi throws a head kick that misses
and Hallbjornsson counters with a straight right hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hallbjornsson.
Mahrishi scores with a jab to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adils Hallbjornsson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aatreya Mahrishi's cut.
That's time! Hallbjornsson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Mahrishi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Adils Hallbjornsson is winning the standup battle so far.
Mahrishi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice uppercut lands for Mahrishi. That snapped Hallbjornsson's head back.
A lazy left from Hallbjornsson finds it's target.
Hallbjornsson swats away the attempt to clinch by Mahrishi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hallbjornsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mahrishi was well out of range. Poor timing from Hallbjornsson.
Mahrishi misses with a combination
and Hallbjornsson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T1#
Hallbjornsson digs a good body shot into Mahrishi's ribs.
Hallbjornsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mahrishi can do to turn this around?
Mahrishi tries to clinch there but Hallbjornsson circles away.
Hallbjornsson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Mahrishi misses with a left hand
and Hallbjornsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #KD#
Hallbjornsson drops Mahrishi with a beautiful combination! Mahrishi stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Hallbjornsson is looking for the KO!#ROC#Mahrishi is rocked!
Hallbjornsson lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!

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

Event: SYN 878 Peterson vs. Sector II
Date: Feb 19, 2022

#R1##CL#
Niska rushes Hallbjornsson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Niska missing with knees to the body.
Hallbjornsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Niska is trying to pull guard but Hallbjornsson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hallbjornsson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hallbjornsson avoiding damage as Niska throws knees to the body.
Niska lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hallbjornsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Niska's elbow.
Niska tries to land knees in the clinch but Hallbjornsson avoids the damage to the body.
Hallbjornsson presses Niska against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hallbjornsson lands on the inside with an uppercut. #TD#
Niska is trying to trip Hallbjornsson. He has hold of a leg but Hallbjornsson is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Niska persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Niska trying to control but Hallbjornsson is working from the bottom.
Hallbjornsson looking for a sweep. Not yet Hallbjornsson, not yet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hallbjornsson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T1#
Niska looking to pass the guard.
Hallbjornsson 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.
Hallbjornsson has control of Niska's left arm, preventing Niska from doing any damage.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Hallbjornsson keeping full guard, as Niska tries to pass. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hallbjornsson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A leg kick checked by Hallbjornsson.
Hallbjornsson looks to throw the jab but Niska is out of range. #T2#
Niska thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hallbjornsson if he has to take too many more of those.
Hallbjornsson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Niska has been working on his balance at IMMAC Training Facilityâ„¢ ($50/week), so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Hallbjornsson.
Hallbjornsson blocks a jab.
Hallbjornsson thinks about the counter body kick.#CL#
Niska darts in and clinches Hallbjornsson up against the cage.
Niska blocks a body shot from Hallbjornsson.
Niska misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hallbjornsson.
Niska is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hallbjornsson is defending well for now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hallbjornsson.
Niska working aggressively here.
Niska tries to land knees in the clinch but Hallbjornsson avoids the damage to the body.
Niska tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hallbjornsson smiles and moves away.
Niska misses with a body kick.
Niska is looking to clinch but Hallbjornsson is avoiding it.
Hallbjornsson steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Hallbjornsson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Niska moves out of range as Hallbjornsson strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hallbjornsson lands with a nice body kick. #T3#
Hallbjornsson avoids a kick to the body.
Hallbjornsson scores with a nice body kick.
Niska closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hallbjornsson circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juha Niska. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hallbjornsson is looking to slow Niska down with leg kicks.
Hallbjornsson checks a leg kick.
Niska throws a leg kick
and Hallbjornsson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Niska's knee momentarily.
Adils Hallbjornsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Niska misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hallbjornsson.
Hallbjornsson feints a counter leg kick.
Niska ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Niska throws a body punch but Hallbjornsson moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Hallbjornsson misses.
Hallbjornsson connects with a looping right hand.
Niska defending well as Hallbjornsson loads up on a big left hand.
Hallbjornsson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Niska.
Niska tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T4#
Niska feints and then cracks Hallbjornsson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hallbjornsson down.
Nice jab there from Niska.
Niska tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hallbjornsson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Niska looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A left and a right from Niska both land. Nice combination.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hallbjornsson 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 Niska has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Niska and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Niska throws a poor cross that misses
and Hallbjornsson counters with a nice body shot.
Hallbjornsson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Niska fails in his attempt to clinch.
Niska wants to clinch
and Hallbjornsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Niska tries to clinch but Hallbjornsson is having none of it.
Niska tries to clinch but Hallbjornsson is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Adils Hallbjornsson will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Niska cracks Hallbjornsson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Niska goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Niska with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Good leg kick by Niska.
Niska throws a leg kick but Hallbjornsson checks it.
Niska backing away here, and Hallbjornsson unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Niska shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hallbjornsson but Hallbjornsson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hallbjornsson feints a counter leg kick.
Hallbjornsson scores with a head kick. Niska tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CUT2#It looks like Juha Niska has been cut.
Hallbjornsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Niska was well out of range. Poor timing from Hallbjornsson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Niska sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Niska rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Hallbjornsson counter with a right hand.
Niska throws a jab but it's blocked by Hallbjornsson.
Hallbjornsson is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Hallbjornsson punishes Niska's body with a nice straight punch.#T1#
Hallbjornsson lands with a shot to the body.
Niska misses the jab.
Niska takes a swing at Hallbjornsson's ribcage but misses.
Hallbjornsson throws a leg kick which misses Niska's front leg but catches the back leg as Niska tries to avoid it.
Hallbjornsson lands with a shot to the body.
Hallbjornsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Niska.
Niska is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hallbjornsson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Niska tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hallbjornsson counters with a nice uppercut.
Niska shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juha Niska. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Niska throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hallbjornsson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hallbjornsson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Niska takes a step back to recover.
Niska takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing? #T2#
Niska stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hallbjornsson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hallbjornsson throws a big shot that misses.
Niska misses with a series of wild punches.
Hallbjornsson flicks out a counter leg kick but Niska steps away.
Hallbjornsson digs a good hook to Niska's body.
Hallbjornsson scores with a spinning back kick!
Niska keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hallbjornsson throws a shot to the body.
Hallbjornsson lands an overhand right.
Niska lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Hallbjornsson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Juha Niska seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That kick from Hallbjornsson tenderised Niska's leg. Niska is trying to keep his angry face on.#T3#
Niska throws an off balance right hand
and Hallbjornsson counters with a right hand to the body.
Hallbjornsson misses with a wild combination.
Niska will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Niska connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hallbjornsson momentarily.
Niska looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hallbjornsson flicks out a counter leg kick but Niska steps away.
Niska misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hallbjornsson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hallbjornsson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Niska throws a lazy uppercut
and Hallbjornsson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Niska throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hallbjornsson throws a nice head kick!
Hallbjornsson connects with a high kick.
Hallbjornsson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T4#
Niska attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Niska gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hallbjornsson.
Niska throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hallbjornsson counters with a stiff right hand.
Hallbjornsson throws out a powerful jab.
Good exchange - Niska coming out on top.
Hallbjornsson lands a leg kick that knocks Niska off balance momentarily.
Niska will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hallbjornsson circles away from the clinch attempt.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hallbjornsson.
Hallbjornsson with a nice cross.
Niska tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hallbjornsson swivels and escapes.
Niska fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hallbjornsson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Niska is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Niska throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hallbjornsson only half commits to the counter leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adils Hallbjornsson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Juha Niska'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#
Niska chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hallbjornsson can pounce on him.
Hallbjornsson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Niska. Hallbjornsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hallbjornsson keeps the fight on the outside.
Hallbjornsson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hallbjornsson has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Hallbjornsson misses with the body kick
and Niska counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Niska throws an off balance right hand
and Hallbjornsson counters with a stiff right hand.
Niska fails with the takedown.
Niska shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hallbjornsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hallbjornsson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hallbjornsson throws the left hand but Niska avoids the punch easily.
And Niska counters with a quick kick to the body but Hallbjornsson blocks it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hallbjornsson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Niska throws out the jab. #T1#
Hallbjornsson swats away the attempt to clinch by Niska.
Hallbjornsson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hallbjornsson tries a quick counter leg kick but Niska is wise to it.
Niska throws an off balance right hand
and Hallbjornsson counters with a one-two to the body.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hallbjornsson. Niska shrugs it off though.
Niska swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hallbjornsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hallbjornsson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A thudding body kick lands there by Hallbjornsson!
Niska chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hallbjornsson can pounce on him.
Hallbjornsson with a nice calf kick.
Niska gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Niska wants to clinch
and Hallbjornsson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Juha Niska has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Niska on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Niska misses with an uppercut
and Hallbjornsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hallbjornsson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Niska.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juha Niska. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Niska shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Niska shoots in but Hallbjornsson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hallbjornsson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hallbjornsson lands with a nice body punch.
A cross from Hallbjornsson lands.
Niska throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hallbjornsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Hallbjornsson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hallbjornsson lands with an uppercut that bounces Niska off the cage and back into range.
Hallbjornsson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Niska.
Niska throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Niska throws a right hand that misses
and Hallbjornsson counters with a left and a right that stings Niska.
Niska on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Niska looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Niska waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hallbjornsson.
Niska gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#ROC2#Niska is rocked!
Hallbjornsson throws a nice outside leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hallbjornsson. That's going to slow Niska down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hallbjornsson lands a glancing blow to the side of Niska's head.#T4#
Niska wants to clinch up but Hallbjornsson keeps it at a distance.
Niska takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Niska tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hallbjornsson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Niska backing away here, and Hallbjornsson unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Hallbjornsson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Niska.
Niska backing away here, and Hallbjornsson unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Niska swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Niska takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hallbjornsson with the inside leg kick.
Hallbjornsson stuns Niska with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hallbjornsson connects with a leg kick.
Niska ducks right into an uppercut from Hallbjornsson.
Hallbjornsson misses with a wild body shot.
A low kick from Niska is predictable there
and Hallbjornsson counters with a head kick. That will keep Niska thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Adils Hallbjornsson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Niska misses with a lunging right hand
and Hallbjornsson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.

And that's the end of the fight!
Adils Hallbjornsson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hallbjornsson 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 26:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: SYN 873 Maluga vs. Babinski
Date: Jan 30, 2022

#R1#
Dudeson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dudeson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Hallbjornsson wants to land a leg kick but Dudeson is out of range.
Dudeson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hallbjornsson defends well and Dudeson ends up having to push Hallbjornsson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hallbjornsson 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.
Hallbjornsson throws a looping overhand right but Dudeson ducks down to avoid it. #TD2#
Hallbjornsson tries to sprawl but Dudeson drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Hallbjornsson wants to get back to full guard.
Dudeson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dudeson wants to control but Hallbjornsson is keeping him busy.
Dudeson thows a huge punch but Hallbjornsson dodges it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hallbjornsson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dudeson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dudeson's back!
Hallbjornsson controlling well, preventing Dudeson from escaping the position.
Dudeson keeps trying to improve his position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dudeson is still trying to improve position.#T1#
Dudeson trying to control the hands but Hallbjornsson won't let him.
Dudeson tries to escape but Hallbjornsson has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Hallbjornsson really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Dudeson.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dudeson looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #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.
Hallbjornsson slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Dudeson manages to reverse the position and now he's in Hallbjornsson's guard. Nice work there by Dudeson.
Dudeson controls from within his opponent's guard. #T3#
Dudeson trying to control the position from guard on top but Hallbjornsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dudeson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hallbjornsson's head.
Dudeson wants to control from the top but Hallbjornsson keeps moving.
Dudeson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Dudeson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dudeson postures up in Hallbjornsson's guard and throws a big left but Hallbjornsson blocks it.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Dudeson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hallbjornsson is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dudeson avoids the body shot from Hallbjornsson.
Nice takedown defense from Hallbjornsson. No joy for Dudeson on that attempt.
Dudeson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hallbjornsson counters with a leg kick.
Good shot there by Hallbjornsson.
Dude Dudeson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dudeson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hallbjornsson lunges at Dudeson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dudeson's hand.
A jab from Dudeson misses.
Dudeson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hallbjornsson defends well and Dudeson ends up having to push Hallbjornsson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Hallbjornsson misses the target.
Adils Hallbjornsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dude Dudeson.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dudeson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hallbjornsson.
Dudeson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dudeson scores with a hook to the body. Hallbjornsson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dude Dudeson will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Dudeson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hallbjornsson is fending him off so far but Dudeson persists. Nope, Hallbjornsson circles away and we're back to standing.
Hallbjornsson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A jab from Dudeson misses.
Hallbjornsson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dudeson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A head kick misses from Dudeson.
Dudeson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dudeson connects with a single shot there.
Dudeson shoots and misses
and Hallbjornsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dudeson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hallbjornsson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Adils Hallbjornsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dude Dudeson.
Hallbjornsson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#KD#
Hallbjornsson cracks Dudeson with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Dudeson looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Hallbjornsson finish him? #ROC#Dudeson is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hallbjornsson thuds a left hand into Dudeson's body.
Dudeson is still on wobbly legs! Can Hallbjornsson finish him?
Hallbjornsson throws an uppercut from hell that sends Dudeson clean off his feet! He's out cold! Hallbjornsson stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Adils Hallbjornsson!
An out of breath Adils Hallbjornsson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Dude Dudeson was interviewed post fight and said 'What can I say, im still the king between the sheets. Ladies hit me up 904-The-Dude!!!'.

Event: SYN 867 Barbosa vs. Sitsongrit
Date: Jan 09, 2022

#R1#
Mahrishi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hallbjornsson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Mahrishi's head.#CUT#It looks like Aatreya Mahrishi has been cut.
Mahrishi throws a sloppy head kick and Hallbjornsson moves out of range easily.
Hallbjornsson 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.
Mahrishi throws a sloppy head kick and Hallbjornsson moves out of range easily.
Mahrishi throws a head kick that half lands.
Hallbjornsson lands with an uppercut that bounces Mahrishi off the cage and back into range.
Mahrishi throws a head kick that Hallbjornsson semi-blocks.
Mahrishi with a hook.
Mahrishi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mahrishi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T1#
Mahrishi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hallbjornsson throws a jab but it's blocked by Mahrishi.
Mahrishi lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#CL2#
Mahrishi forces Hallbjornsson back against the cage and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mahrishi. #BC2#
Mahrishi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mahrishi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hallbjornsson scores with a decent looking hook.
Hallbjornsson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mahrishi tries to clinch up.
Hallbjornsson half committed to a counter leg kick.
Hallbjornsson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hallbjornsson thuds his right hand into Mahrishi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T2#
Hallbjornsson throws a body kick that misses.
Mahrishi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mahrishi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hallbjornsson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mahrishi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hallbjornsson on the side of the head.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Mahrishi has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Mahrishi clobbers Hallbjornsson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hallbjornsson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mahrishi closes the distance but Hallbjornsson moves to the side
and Mahrishi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mahrishi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hallbjornsson tries a head kick but it misses.
Mahrishi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T3#
Hallbjornsson slips a jab and a cross from Mahrishi.
Hallbjornsson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Mahrishi jabs at Hallbjornsson's body.
A head kick misses from Mahrishi.
Hallbjornsson misses with a right hand
and Mahrishi counters with a nice uppercut.
Hallbjornsson throws a leg kick which misses Mahrishi's front leg but catches the back leg as Mahrishi tries to avoid it.
Hallbjornsson looks for the body kick but Mahrishi saw that one coming.
Mahrishi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hallbjornsson lands a jab to the head.
Mahrishi throws a head kick that misses
and Hallbjornsson counters with a leg kick.
Hallbjornsson cracks Mahrishi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T4#
A big left from Mahrishi misses.
Mahrishi lands a lovely overhand right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mahrishi blocks a head kick by Hallbjornsson.
Mahrishi looks to score with a jab to the body but Hallbjornsson is just out of range.#CL2#
Mahrishi has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mahrishi tries to work over Hallbjornsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hallbjornsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hallbjornsson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mahrishi lands a left hand.
Mahrishi has a couple of punches blocked by Hallbjornsson.
Mahrishi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mahrishi misses with some punches.
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 Adils Hallbjornsson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Aatreya Mahrishi's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Hallbjornsson swings widly with a right hand
and Mahrishi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mahrishi avoids the body shot from Hallbjornsson.
A punch combination from Mahrishi misses.
Mahrishi misses with a straight left.
Hallbjornsson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hallbjornsson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Mahrishi throws a sloppy head kick
and Hallbjornsson counters with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hallbjornsson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mahrishi counters with a slapping leg kick.
Mahrishi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hallbjornsson ducks under a wild hook from Mahrishi.#T1#
Mahrishi cracks Hallbjornsson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A telegraphed right hand from Mahrishi misses the target.
Mahrishi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mahrishi blocks a jab.#KD2#
Mahrishi lands a big head kick that sends Hallbjornsson tumbling to the mat! Mahrishi takes a step backwards and waves Hallbjornsson back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Hallbjornsson is rocked!
Mahrishi lands a brutal head kick. Hallbjornsson looks out on his feet and Mahrishi throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Aatreya Mahrishi!
Aatreya Mahrishi managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Arcticus University: London, into his post fight interview.

Event: SYN 861 Babinski vs. Knox
Date: Dec 19, 2021

#R1#
Hallbjornsson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Van Buren looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hallbjornsson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Van Buren.
Hallbjornsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hallbjornsson misses with an uppercut
and Van Buren counters with a straight right hand.
Hallbjornsson tests Van Buren's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Van Buren moves out of range as Hallbjornsson strikes.
Van Buren uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hallbjornsson.
Van Buren pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Van Buren connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Van Buren lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hallbjornsson's sensitive parts.
Van Buren has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Van Buren looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hallbjornsson tests Van Buren's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1#
Hallbjornsson throws a hook to the side of Van Buren's head but Van Buren sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hallbjornsson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Van Buren.
Hallbjornsson blocks a jab.
It looked like Hallbjornsson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Van Buren jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hallbjornsson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A leg kick checked by Hallbjornsson.
Van Buren takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Van Buren paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A low kick from Hallbjornsson misses
and Van Buren counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Van Buren throws out a leg kick but Hallbjornsson moves out of range and Van Buren only half commits.
Hallbjornsson throws a quick counter kick to the body but Van Buren avoids it.
Hallbjornsson looks for the body kick but Van Buren saw that one coming.
Van Buren misses with a looping left.
Hallbjornsson feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T2#
Van Buren misses the shot to the body.
Hallbjornsson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A solid leg kick lands there for Van Buren.
Both fighters circling a little - Van Buren finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hallbjornsson throws out a leg kick but Van Buren moves out of range and Hallbjornsson only half commits.
Hallbjornsson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Van Buren has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hallbjornsson throws out a loose jab but Van Buren uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Buren misses with a straight right.
Van Buren misses with a low kick.
A head kick misses from Hallbjornsson.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Van Buren! But no joy.
Van Buren throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hallbjornsson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hallbjornsson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T3#
Van Buren on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A low kick from Van Buren is predictable there
enabling Hallbjornsson to counter with a crisp jab.
Van Buren throws a front kick that sends Hallbjornsson stumbling back into the cage.
Van Buren misses the shot to the body.
Van Buren keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Van Buren throws a lazy right hand but Hallbjornsson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Van Buren darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hallbjornsson misses with an uppercut
and Van Buren counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Van Buren throws a right hand that misses
and Hallbjornsson counters with a straight right hand.
Van Buren with a nice calf kick.
Van Buren thumps Hallbjornsson with a low kick.#T4#
Van Buren lands a really nice looking cross but Hallbjornsson seems unphased.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hallbjornsson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Van Buren is able to avoid easily.
Van Buren pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hallbjornsson is out of range and Van Buren settles back down.
Jab by Van Buren.
Van Buren looks for the body kick but Hallbjornsson saw that one coming.
Hallbjornsson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hallbjornsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Buren manages to avoid it.
Van Buren fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hallbjornsson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hallbjornsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van Buren moves away.
Hallbjornsson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Van Buren slips under a jab from Hallbjornsson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joost Van Buren dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Van Buren misses the shot to the body.
Hallbjornsson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Van Buren throws a poor cross that misses
and Hallbjornsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Van Buren throws an off balance right hand
and Hallbjornsson counters with a nice uppercut.
Hallbjornsson swings for the body but Van Buren moves out of range.
Joost Van Buren seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Buren lands a jab.
Van Buren moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A cross from Van Buren lands.
Nice defenses there by Hallbjornsson.
Hallbjornsson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hallbjornsson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Van Buren cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Van Buren feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hallbjornssons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T1#
Hallbjornsson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Van Buren.
Van Buren punishes Hallbjornsson's body with a nice straight punch.
Van Buren wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hallbjornsson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hallbjornsson connects with a right hand. Van Buren shakes it off.
Van Buren has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Van Buren.
Joost Van Buren seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Van Buren dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hallbjornsson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Van Buren's hands.
Hallbjornsson throws a wild body kick that Van Buren sees coming a mile off.
Hallbjornsson misses with a body shot. #T2#
Van Buren cracks Hallbjornsson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hallbjornsson avoids the body shot from Van Buren.
Hallbjornsson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hallbjornsson throws a body kick that misses.
Van Buren uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hallbjornsson.
Van Buren throws a leg kick which misses Hallbjornsson's front leg but catches the back leg as Hallbjornsson tries to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Hallbjornsson.
Van Buren lands with an uppercut that bounces Hallbjornsson off the cage and back into range.
Van Buren connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hallbjornsson momentarily.
Van Buren lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Van Buren.#T3#
Van Buren jabs Hallbjornsson right on the nose. Hallbjornsson blinks but takes it well.
A nice leg kick from Van Buren, right into the meat of the thigh.
Van Buren misses with a hook.
Van Buren scores with a hook to the body. Hallbjornsson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hallbjornsson checks a low kick from Van Buren.
A little feinted left hand from Hallbjornsson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hallbjornsson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And Van Buren responds with a good body kick, but Hallbjornsson manages to step out the way in time.
Hallbjornsson with a nice cross.
Van Buren blocks a jab.
Van Buren fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hallbjornsson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Van Buren cracks a nice hook into Hallbjornsson's ribs.#T4#
Hallbjornsson throws a wild body kick that Van Buren sees coming a mile off.
Hallbjornsson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Hallbjornsson scores with a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Van Buren.
Van Buren tries to score with a low kick but Hallbjornsson moves his leg out of the way.
An attempted straight right counter from Hallbjornsson misses the target.
Van Buren works Hallbjornsson's body with a nice hook.
Van Buren displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hallbjornsson throws out the jab.
Jab from Van Buren.
Van Buren throws the left hand but Hallbjornsson avoids the punch easily.
Hallbjornsson is looking to counter punch.
Van Buren looks to land a left hand but Hallbjornsson moved out of range nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joost Van Buren showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Hallbjornsson slips a straight right by Van Buren.
Van Buren fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hallbjornsson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hallbjornsson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Hallbjornsson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hallbjornsson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nice defenses there by Van Buren.
Van Buren misses with a low kick as Hallbjornsson jumps back.
Hallbjornsson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Van Buren.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Hallbjornsson misses.
A little jabbing left from Van Buren on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Van Buren on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hallbjornsson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Van Buren throws a chopping leg kick but Hallbjornsson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T1#
A leg kick checked by Hallbjornsson.
Hallbjornsson feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Van Buren ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hallbjornsson moves away.
Hallbjornsson is looking to counter punch.
Van Buren throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hallbjornsson counters with a stiff right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hallbjornsson. Van Buren does a little dance to reset his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Van Buren! But no joy.
Hallbjornsson blocks a low kick nicely.
Hallbjornsson keeps Van Buren at a distance using the push kick.
Van Buren does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Hallbjornsson fires out a quick counter leg kick but Van Buren just manages to avoid it.
Hallbjornsson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Van Buren.
Van Buren lands a leg kick that knocks Hallbjornsson off balance momentarily.#T2#
Hallbjornsson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hallbjornsson throws a leg kick which misses Van Buren's front leg but catches the back leg as Van Buren tries to avoid it.
Hallbjornsson checks a leg kick.
Hallbjornsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice inside leg kick there by Van Buren. That's going to slow Hallbjornsson down.
Van Buren lands the left hand.
Nice body punch from Hallbjornsson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Buren comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Van Buren throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Van Buren connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hallbjornsson momentarily. #T3#
A shot to the liver by Van Buren. Beautiful body shot.
Nice shot lands for Van Buren.
Van Buren throws a leg kick that misses.
Hallbjornsson misses with a right hand
and Van Buren counters with a straight right hand.
Van Buren throws a low kick but Hallbjornsson moves out of range easily.
Joost Van Buren is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Van Buren ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hallbjornsson moves away.
Hallbjornsson misses with a straight left.
Hallbjornsson loads up on a big right hand but Van Buren slips the punch.
Hallbjornsson wants to slow Van Buren down by chopping away at his legs.
Hallbjornsson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Van Buren counters with a straight right hand.
Hallbjornsson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T4#
Van Buren scoring well with a low kick there.
Van Buren throws a lazy body kick
and Hallbjornsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hallbjornsson throws a hook to the side of Van Buren's head but Van Buren sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Van Buren throws an off balance right hand
and Hallbjornsson makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Van Buren really felt that one!
Van Buren scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hallbjornsson throws out a loose jab but Van Buren uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hallbjornsson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hallbjornsson throws a body kick that misses
and Van Buren counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hallbjornsson's knee momentarily.
Van Buren misses the shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joost Van Buren comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Van Buren 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joost Van Buren!
After the fight, Joost Van Buren 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: CMMA 173 Hallbjornsson v Olsen
Date: Oct 22, 2021

#R1#
Hallbjornsson looks to land a body kick but Olsen moved away.
Olsen doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hallbjornsson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Fist of Fury Training Center in the buildup to the fight.
Hallbjornsson throws a hook to the side of Olsen's head but Olsen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Olsen looks to land a left hand but Hallbjornsson moved out of range nicely.
Olsen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hallbjornsson misses with a lunging right hand
and Olsen counters with a straight right hand.
Olsen lands a nice looking kick to the body. Hallbjornsson takes a step back to recover.
Olsen 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.
Olsen throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hallbjornsson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hallbjornsson misses with a straight left.
Hallbjornsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Olsen.#KD2#
Olsen lands a big head kick that sends Hallbjornsson tumbling to the mat! Olsen takes a step backwards and waves Hallbjornsson back to his feet - he wants the finish!#T1#
Olsen misses with a leg kick.
Olsen misses the jab.
Olsen drops Hallbjornsson with a big left hand! Hallbjornsson is injured, injured bad! Olsen jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kjetil Olsen!
Kjetil Olsen is the new heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Kjetil Olsen thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: CMMA 162 Adils v Torvik
Date: Sep 25, 2021

#R1#
Torvik throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hallbjornsson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Adils Hallbjornsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Torvik throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hallbjornsson throwing a counter right hand but Torvik manages to avoid it.
Hallbjornsson thows a left - swing and a miss!
A jab from Hallbjornsson misses.
Torvik on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hallbjornsson. Hallbjornsson obviously looking to wear him down.
Hallbjornsson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hallbjornsson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hallbjornsson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Torvik looks to score with a jab to the body but Hallbjornsson is just out of range.
Hallbjornsson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Torvik 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.
Hallbjornsson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Torvik counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hallbjornsson staying out of range there.
Hallbjornsson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Torvik tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hallbjornsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Torvik.
Hallbjornsson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T1#
Torvik keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hallbjornsson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hallbjornsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Torvik misses with a hook
and Torvik takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#It looks like Sven Torvik has been cut.
Torvik just misses with a punch to the body.
Hallbjornsson takes a swing at Torvik's ribcage but misses.
Hallbjornsson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hallbjornsson staying out of range there.
Hallbjornsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Torvik throws a body punch but Hallbjornsson moves out of range.
Torvik scores with a hook to the body. Hallbjornsson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hallbjornsson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Torvik connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hallbjornsson scrambles back to his feet.
Torvik scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hallbjornsson misses with a lunging right hand
and Torvik counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Torvik swings for the body but Hallbjornsson moves out of range.
Torvik thuds his right hand into Hallbjornsson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hallbjornsson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Torvik let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Torvik throws a poor cross that misses
and Hallbjornsson counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Hallbjornsson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hallbjornsson thows a body kick. Torvik tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Torvik on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Hallbjornsson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Torvik takes a swing at Hallbjornsson's ribcage but misses.
Torvik on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hallbjornsson. Hallbjornsson obviously looking to wear him down.
Hallbjornsson checks a leg kick.
Hallbjornsson misses with an attempted mid kick. #T4#
Torvik buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hallbjornsson throws a body kick that misses.
Hallbjornsson throws a solid leg kick but Torvik takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hallbjornsson.
Torvik is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hallbjornsson rather than just go for the knockout.
Torvik thows a left - swing and a miss!
Torvik misses with a straight right.
Torvik fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hallbjornsson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hallbjornsson is looking to land body kicks.
Torvik pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Sven Torvik will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sven Torvik's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Hallbjornsson loads up on a big right hand but Torvik slips the punch.
Hallbjornsson scoring well with a low kick there.
Torvik throws a series of punches but Hallbjornsson moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Hallbjornsson misses the target.
Hallbjornsson tries a low kick but Torvik avoids it.
A jab lands there for Hallbjornsson.
Hallbjornsson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hallbjornsson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hallbjornsson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hallbjornsson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Hallbjornsson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Torvik is out of range.
Nice body kick there by Hallbjornsson.
Hallbjornsson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Torvik on the side of the head.
Hallbjornsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Torvik does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Torvik throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hallbjornsson throws a hook but Torvik avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Torvik throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Torvik uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hallbjornsson.
Torvik swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T2#
Hallbjornsson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Torvik is out of range.
Torvik throws the left hand but Hallbjornsson avoids the punch easily.
Torvik misses with a shot to the body
enabling Hallbjornsson to counter with a crisp jab.
Torvik throws a right hand that misses
and Hallbjornsson counters with a body kick.
Hallbjornsson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Torvik scores with a hook to the body. Hallbjornsson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Torvik blocks a head kick by Hallbjornsson.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Torvik.#T3#
Torvik throws a body punch but Hallbjornsson moves out of range.
Hallbjornsson walks into a left hand.
Torvik scores with a nice strike.
Torvik takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Torvik scores with a punch to the head.
Hallbjornsson misses the shot to the body.
Torvik looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That kick from Hallbjornsson tenderised Torvik's leg. Torvik is trying to keep his angry face on.
A big left from Torvik misses.
Torvik with a jab.#T4#
Hallbjornsson tries to land a front kick but Torvik steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hallbjornsson avoids the body shot from Torvik.
A shot to the body from Torvik misses
and Hallbjornsson counters with an inside leg kick.
Torvik is breathing heavily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hallbjornsson, as that shot connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hallbjornsson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Torvik.
Hallbjornsson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Torvik takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hallbjornsson cracks Torvik with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adils Hallbjornsson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sven Torvik's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Torvik misses with a looping left.
Torvik looks to land a right hand but Hallbjornsson moved out of range.
Hallbjornsson scores with a leg kick.
Hallbjornsson scores with a jab. Torvik acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #KD2#
Torvik lands a left and a right that send Hallbjornsson crashing to the mat, dazed. Torvik thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT2#It looks like Adils Hallbjornsson has been cut.
Torvik throws a lazy uppercut
and Hallbjornsson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Torvik wants to land a leg kick but Hallbjornsson is out of range.
Hallbjornsson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hallbjornsson looks to throw the jab but Torvik is out of range.
Hallbjornsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Torvik. #T1#
Hallbjornsson wants to land a leg kick but Torvik is out of range.
Hallbjornsson looks to land a right hand but Torvik moved out of range.
Torvik only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Torvik connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nice uppercut lands for Hallbjornsson. That snapped Torvik's head back.
Hallbjornsson blocks a jab.#KD#
Hallbjornsson lands a big head kick that sends Torvik tumbling to the mat! Hallbjornsson takes a step backwards and waves Torvik back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#That has opened up Sven Torvik's cut even more.
Hallbjornsson scores with the left hand. Torvik knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Torvik throws a nice outside leg kick. #T2#
Hallbjornsson misses the shot to the body.
Both fighters circling a little - Hallbjornsson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Torvik takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Torvik cracks Hallbjornsson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hallbjornsson thuds a left hand into Torvik's body.
Hallbjornsson cracks Torvik with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CUT#The cut above Sven Torvik's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Torvik closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hallbjornsson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Torvik.
Torvik closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T3#
Torvik takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hallbjornsson throws a leg kick
and Torvik counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hallbjornsson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Torvik misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hallbjornsson.
Hallbjornsson works the jab nicely.#CUT#Sven Torvik's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Hallbjornsson throws a body shot but no joy.
A punch lands to the side of Torvik 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hallbjornsson lands a hook that stumbles Torvik back into the cage. Hallbjornsson follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Torvik to the canvas! Hallbjornsson pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Torvik has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Adils Hallbjornsson!
Adils Hallbjornsson retains his heavyweight title!
Our winner, Adils Hallbjornsson, 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: CMMA 150 Abner v Hallbjornsson
Date: Aug 28, 2021

#R1#
Nice body kick from Hallbjornsson.
Hallbjornsson misses the shot to the body.
Hallbjornsson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Abner.
A telegraphed right hand from Abner misses the target.
Hallbjornsson 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.
Abner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hallbjornsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Abner.
Hallbjornsson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Abner throws a jab when Hallbjornsson was well out of range.
Hallbjornsson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Abner displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Abner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Abner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abner loads up on a big right hand but Hallbjornsson slips the punch.
Hallbjornsson steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Abner throws a head kick that misses.
Abner scores with a decent looking hook.
Abner seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#T1#
Abner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hallbjornsson moves away.
Abner throws out a loose jab but Hallbjornsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Abner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hallbjornsson throws a hook but Abner avoids it easily.
Jab from Abner.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hallbjornsson. That's going to slow Abner down.
Abner throws a head kick that misses.
Beau Abner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Abner misses the shot to the body.
Hallbjornsson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Abner motions for Hallbjornsson to come forward. Abner throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Abner falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hallbjornsson counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T2#
Abner swings widly with a right hand
and Hallbjornsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Abner ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Abner takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Abner is looking to counter punch.
Abner slips a straight right by Hallbjornsson.
A quick step to the side and Abner tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hallbjornsson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Abner.
Abner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Abner throws a body shot but no joy.
It seemed like Hallbjornsson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Abner steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hallbjornsson.
Abner misses with a hook
and Hallbjornsson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hallbjornsson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T3#
Abner looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Abner lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hallbjornsson circles away quickly and effectively.
Hallbjornsson misses with a low kick.
Nice body punch from Hallbjornsson.
That kick from Abner tenderised Hallbjornsson's leg. Hallbjornsson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hallbjornsson throws a wild body kick that Abner sees coming a mile off.
Abner doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hallbjornsson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hallbjornsson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Abner on the side of the head.
A left lands for Hallbjornsson.#T4#
Hallbjornsson tries to move into range but Abner moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Abner on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hallbjornsson scores with a jab.
Abner scores with a nice right hand.
Abner fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hallbjornsson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hallbjornsson throws a leg kick but Abner checks it.
Abner changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Abner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hallbjornsson.
Abner throws the left hand but Hallbjornsson avoids the punch easily.
Abner scores with a nice strike.
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 Beau Abner will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Abner takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hallbjornsson misses with a left hand
and Abner counters with a left to the body.
Abner checks a leg kick.
Abner was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Abner wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hallbjornsson lands with an overhand left.#CUT2#It looks like Beau Abner has been cut.
Abner takes a swing at Hallbjornsson's ribcage but misses.
Hallbjornsson throws out a loose jab but Abner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Abner is looking for a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abner takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Abner throws a good cross that connects.
Hallbjornsson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T1#
Abner misses the shot to the body.
And Hallbjornsson responds with a good body kick, but Abner manages to step out the way in time.
Abner swings widly with a right hand
and Hallbjornsson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hallbjornsson dips to his left and cracks Abner with an uppercut!
Hallbjornsson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Abner.
Abner swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hallbjornsson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Abner looks to score with a jab to the body but Hallbjornsson is just out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hallbjornsson! But no joy.
Abner moves out of range of the body kick.
A little feinted left hand from Abner on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hallbjornsson connects with the punch.
A slow jab from Abner misses its intended target.
Hallbjornsson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Abner throws a lazy uppercut
and Hallbjornsson counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. #T2#
Abner checks a leg kick nicely.
Hallbjornsson lands with a hook. Abner tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Abner tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#KD2#
Hallbjornsson feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Abner sprawling to the canvas! Abner rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Hallbjornsson finish him?! #ROC2#Abner is rocked!
Abner throws a looping overhand right but Hallbjornsson ducks down to avoid it.
Hallbjornsson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Abner if he has to take too many more of those.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hallbjornsson.
Hallbjornsson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hallbjornsson tries a head kick but it misses. #T3#
Hallbjornsson lands a slapping body shot.
Hallbjornsson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Abner's hands.
Abner throws a poor cross that misses
and Hallbjornsson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hallbjornsson is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Hallbjornsson shuts the power down on Abner. Lights out, game over! Hallbjornsson is your winner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Adils Hallbjornsson!
Adils Hallbjornsson is the new heavyweight champion!
Adils Hallbjornsson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: CMMA 141 Panic v Seng
Date: Aug 07, 2021

#R1#
Hallbjornsson scores with a hook to the body. Rockefeller takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've been informed that Rockefeller 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.
Rockefeller fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rockefeller avoids the body shot from Hallbjornsson.
Rockefeller throws a jab but it's blocked by Hallbjornsson.
Rockefeller pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hallbjornsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rockefeller .
Hallbjornsson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Fist of Fury Training Center in the buildup to the fight.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rockefeller .
Rockefeller misses with a hook
and Hallbjornsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#It looks like Richard Rockefeller has been cut.
Rockefeller connects with a right hand. Hallbjornsson shakes it off.
Richard Rockefeller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rockefeller blocks a jab.
Hallbjornsson slips under a jab from Rockefeller .
Rockefeller connects with a body shot.
Rockefeller connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hallbjornsson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T1#
Rockefeller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hallbjornsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Rockefeller .
Rockefeller looks to land a right hand but Hallbjornsson moved out of range.
Hallbjornsson is looking to counter punch.
Rockefeller misses with a hook.
It looked like Hallbjornsson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rockefeller misses with a right hand
and Hallbjornsson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Rockefeller connects with a leg kick.
Rockefeller is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hallbjornsson.
Hallbjornsson is looking to counter punch.
Rockefeller stuns Hallbjornsson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hallbjornsson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rockefeller throws out the jab.
Hallbjornsson throws the kick towards the body but Rockefeller avoids it.
Hallbjornsson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hallbjornsson dips to his left and cracks Rockefeller with an uppercut!
Rockefeller throws an off balance right hand
and Rockefeller takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Hallbjornsson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hallbjornsson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rockefeller missing with a left hand there. Hallbjornsson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rockefeller moves out of range as Hallbjornsson throws a body kick.
Rockefeller steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hallbjornsson.
Hallbjornsson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A swing and a miss from Rockefeller .
Hallbjornsson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rockefeller to score with a decent uppercut.
Hallbjornsson throws an overhand right that lands on Rockefeller 's shoulder, as Rockefeller tries to avoid the shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rockefeller .
Hallbjornsson slips a jab from Rockefeller .
Rockefeller is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T3#
Rockefeller misses with a looping left.
Hallbjornsson slips under a jab from Rockefeller .
Hallbjornsson throwing a counter right hand but Rockefeller manages to avoid it.
Hallbjornsson throws a body punch but Rockefeller moves out of range.
Rockefeller looks to land a left hand but Hallbjornsson moved out of range nicely.
Hallbjornsson ducks under a wild hook from Rockefeller .
Rockefeller throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hallbjornsson counters with a stiff right hand.
Hallbjornsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rockefeller .
Hallbjornsson misses with an uppercut.
A low kick from Rockefeller is predictable there
and Hallbjornsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hallbjornsson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Rockefeller .
Hallbjornsson slips under a jab from Rockefeller .
Rockefeller showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hallbjornsson. #T4#
Rockefeller throws a head kick that misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rockefeller .
Rockefeller looks to throw the jab but Hallbjornsson is out of range.
Rockefeller throws an off balance right hand
enabling Hallbjornsson to counter with a crisp jab.
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!
Hallbjornsson missing with a left hand there. Rockefeller was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rockefeller misses with an uppercut.
Hallbjornsson scoring well with a low kick there.
The fighters circling - Rockefeller throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hallbjornsson keeps Rockefeller at a distance using the push kick.
Hallbjornsson misses the shot to the body.
Rockefeller swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rockefeller misses with a looping left.
Rockefeller lands a really nice looking cross but Hallbjornsson seems unphased.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Richard Rockefeller will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Richard Rockefeller 's cut.
That's time! Hallbjornsson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Hallbjornsson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rockefeller misses with an uppercut
and Hallbjornsson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Nice jab there from Hallbjornsson.
Hallbjornsson throws a low kick but Rockefeller avoids it.
Rockefeller misses with a wild body shot.
Rockefeller throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rockefeller lands a jab.#KD#
Hallbjornsson feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Rockefeller sprawling to the canvas! Rockefeller rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Hallbjornsson finish him?! #ROC#Rockefeller is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hallbjornsson needs to keep his hands up - Rockefeller had a free shot at his head there.
Rockefeller is still on wobbly legs! Can Hallbjornsson finish him?
Hallbjornsson fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Rockefeller out cold! Brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Adils Hallbjornsson!
Adils Hallbjornsson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: CMMA 129 Olsen v Abner
Date: Jul 10, 2021

#R1#
Svyatogor takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A telegraphed right hand from Svyatogor misses the target. #CL#
Svyatogor rushes Hallbjornsson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hallbjornsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hallbjornsson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Svyatogor.
Svyatogor is breathing heavily.
A nice left hand lands by Hallbjornsson.
Svyatogor pushes off an throws an elbow but Hallbjornsson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Svyatogor fails to land.
Svyatogor misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Hallbjornsson on the inside.
Hallbjornsson blocks a body shot from Svyatogor.
Hallbjornsson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Svyatogor backwards.
Hallbjornsson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hallbjornsson has a couple of punches blocked by Svyatogor.
Nice body punch from Hallbjornsson - that landed with a thud.
Hallbjornsson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hallbjornsson throws a punch but it's blocked by Svyatogor.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hallbjornsson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Svyatogor backwards.
Hallbjornsson lands with a left to the head.
Hallbjornsson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#ROC2#Svyatogor is rocked!
Hallbjornsson lands with a left to the head.
Oh Svyatogor is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hallbjornsson pushes Svyatogor against the cage. Hallbjornsson is working some dirty boxing. Hallbjornsson pushes off with a quick right hook! Svyatogor goes down! Svyatogor tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Hallbjornsson moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adils Hallbjornsson!
After winning the bout, Adils Hallbjornsson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: CMMA 117 Hallbjornsson v Olsen
Date: Jun 12, 2021

#R1#
Hallbjornsson tried to score with a low kick but Olsen checks it.
Hallbjornsson misses with a wild body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hallbjornsson.
Hallbjornsson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Olsen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hallbjornsson.
Hallbjornsson throws a poor cross that misses
and Olsen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hallbjornsson throws a leg kick but Olsen checks it.
Hallbjornsson throws a lazy uppercut
and Olsen counters with a low kick, right behind Hallbjornsson 's knee.
Hallbjornsson throws the kick towards the body but Olsen avoids it.
Olsen tries a quick counter leg kick but Hallbjornsson is wise to it.#T1#
Hallbjornsson throws an off balance right hand
and Olsen counters with an outside leg kick.
Olsen connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice body kick there by Hallbjornsson.
Hallbjornsson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Olsen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hallbjornsson.
A little jabbing left from Olsen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Olsen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hallbjornsson on the side of the head.
Olsen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hallbjornsson.
Olsen throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Hallbjornsson to counter with a crisp jab.
Hallbjornsson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Olsen.
Olsen doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Adils Hallbjornsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Olsen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hallbjornsson.
Hallbjornsson misses with a right hand
and Olsen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#KD#
Hallbjornsson feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Olsen sprawling to the canvas! Olsen rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Hallbjornsson finish him?! #ROC#Olsen is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Kjetil Olsen has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#KD2#
Olsen drops Hallbjornsson with a beautiful combination! Hallbjornsson stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Olsen is looking for the KO!#CUT2#It looks like Adils Hallbjornsson has been cut.
Hallbjornsson throws a head kick but Olsen moves out of range.
Olsen connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Hallbjornsson covering up! Olsen comes in with a big uppercut and Hallbjornsson goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kjetil Olsen!
Kjetil Olsen is the new heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Kjetil Olsen thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: CMMA 107: Contenders III
Date: May 16, 2021

#R1#
Champion just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Hallbjornsson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hallbjornsson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Champion thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hallbjornsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Champion is just out of range.
Despite the aggression on Champion's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Hallbjornsson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Hallbjornsson misses the target.
Hallbjornsson avoids the body shot from Champion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Champion is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
We've been informed that Champion 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.
Champion lands with a shot to the body.
Hallbjornsson chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T1#
Hallbjornsson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Champion is able to avoid easily.
It seemed like Champion was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Champion blocks a jab.
Champion appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hallbjornsson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Fist of Fury Training Center in the buildup to the fight.
Hallbjornsson slips under a jab from Champion.
Hallbjornsson fires out a quick counter leg kick but Champion just manages to avoid it.
Hallbjornsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Champion is just out of range.
Nice jab there from Champion.
Champion fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hallbjornsson.
Champion takes a swing at Hallbjornsson's ribcage but misses.
Hallbjornsson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hallbjornsson throws a lazy uppercut
and Champion cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Champion throws a leg kick but Hallbjornsson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
As Champion backs away, Hallbjornsson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T2#
Hallbjornsson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Champion scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hallbjornsson in his tracks.
Adils Hallbjornsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Champion blocks a leg kick.
Champion tries to clinch
letting Hallbjornsson counter with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Peoples Champion has been cut.
Champion lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hallbjornsson misses the shot to the body.
A big left from Hallbjornsson misses.
A little jabbing left from Champion on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hallbjornsson throws a body kick that misses
and Champion counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hallbjornsson throws a hook but Champion avoids it easily.#T3#
Hallbjornsson tries to land a front kick but Champion steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Champion doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Champion keeps Hallbjornsson at a distance using the push kick.
Champion takes one on the button.
Champion takes one on the button.
Champion throws a front kick that sends Hallbjornsson stumbling back into the cage.
Hallbjornsson throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Champion counters with a thumping low kick.
Hallbjornsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Champion avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Champion only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Champion lands an overhand right.#T4#
Champion checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hallbjornsson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Champion as he connects with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hallbjornsson misses the jab.
It seemed like Champion was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Champion checks a low kick from Hallbjornsson.
Hallbjornsson misses with a low kick.
Hallbjornsson misses with a looping left.
Nice cross by Hallbjornsson.
Champion digs a good body shot into Hallbjornsson's ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Peoples Champion will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Peoples Champion's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Hallbjornsson moves out of range of the leg kick from Champion.
Hallbjornsson tries to score with a low kick but Champion moves his leg out of the way.
Decent striking displayed by Champion there.
Hallbjornsson connects with a crisp jab.
Champion dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hallbjornsson. That did some damage!
Champion moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Champion tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hallbjornsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Champion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hallbjornsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Champion moves away.
Hallbjornsson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hallbjornsson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CUT#That has opened up Peoples Champion's cut even more.#T1#
Champion checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hallbjornsson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Champion momentarily.
A jab from Hallbjornsson misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Champion.
Hallbjornsson checks a low kick from Champion.
Champion misses with an uppercut.
Champion lands with a nice body kick.
Champion is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hallbjornsson.
Hallbjornsson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Champion throws a jab when Hallbjornsson was well out of range.#T2#
Hallbjornsson throws a front kick aimed at Champion's knee but Champion avoids it well.
Champion misses with a kick to the body.
Hallbjornsson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice body kick from Hallbjornsson.
Hallbjornsson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That kick from Champion tenderised Hallbjornsson's leg. Hallbjornsson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Champion looks to throw a body kick
and Hallbjornsson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hallbjornsson throws a body shot but no joy.
Champion throws out a counter right but Hallbjornsson avoids it with no problem.#T3#
Champion tries a low kick but Hallbjornsson avoids it.
Hallbjornsson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Champion throws a leg kick
and Hallbjornsson counters with an outside leg kick.
Hallbjornsson misses with a hook to the body
and Champion counters with a straight right hand.
Hallbjornsson throws a lazy uppercut
and Champion counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hallbjornsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Champion was well out of range. Poor timing from Hallbjornsson.
Champion keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Champion tries to counter with a clinch but Hallbjornsson shakes him off and moves away.
Decent striking displayed by Champion there.
Champion throws a shot from downtown. Hallbjornsson moves away and avoids it.
Hallbjornsson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hallbjornsson misses with a wild body shot.
Champion looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T4#
Hallbjornsson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Champion takes a step back to recover.
Hallbjornsson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hallbjornsson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Champion is breathing heavily.
Hallbjornsson looks to throw the jab but Champion is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Champion on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Peoples Champion seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hallbjornsson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hallbjornsson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
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!
Champion delivers a nice body kick.
A cross from Hallbjornsson lands.
Hallbjornsson scores with a nice strike.
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 Adils Hallbjornsson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Peoples Champion's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Hallbjornsson misses with a shot to the body
and Champion counters with a slapping leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Champion. Hallbjornsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Hallbjornsson misses the target.
Hallbjornsson thumps Champion with a low kick.
Champion thows a leg kick but Hallbjornsson checks it
and Hallbjornsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#The cut above Peoples Champion's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#KD#
Hallbjornsson lands a big uppercut and Champion crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Champion looks OK. Hallbjornsson waves Champion back to his feet!#ROC#Champion is rocked!
Champion throws an off balance right hand
and Hallbjornsson counters with a nice body kick.
Champion is still on wobbly legs! Can Hallbjornsson finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A chopping leg kick lands by Hallbjornsson.
Hallbjornsson lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Champion up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Hallbjornsson from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Champion's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Adils Hallbjornsson!
Adils Hallbjornsson retains his heavyweight title!
An out of breath Adils Hallbjornsson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: CMMA 100
Date: Apr 25, 2021

#R1#
Hallbjornsson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barnes.
Barnes misses with a right hand
and Hallbjornsson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hallbjornsson moves out of range as Barnes strikes.
Barnes throws a body punch but Hallbjornsson moves out of range.
Hallbjornsson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Barnes moves into range and connects with a jab.
Barnes slips a jab from Hallbjornsson.
Barnes throws a poor cross that misses
and Hallbjornsson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hallbjornsson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Fist of Fury Training Center in the buildup to the fight.
Hallbjornsson swings for the body but Barnes moves out of range.
Hallbjornsson sets himself, and Barnes steps forward looking for the clinch! Hallbjornsson avoids it this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes connects with a looping right hand.
Barnes tries to bum rush Hallbjornsson with a series of wild strikes but Hallbjornsson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A little feinted left hand from Hallbjornsson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Barnes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hallbjornsson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T1#
Barnes throws a hook but Hallbjornsson avoids it easily.
Drew Barnes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hallbjornsson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hallbjornsson ducks under a wild hook from Barnes.
Hallbjornsson slips under a jab.
Barnes connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Barnes thows a leg kick but Hallbjornsson checks it
and Hallbjornsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Drew Barnes has been cut.
Barnes closes the distance and clinches up with Hallbjornsson, looking for a takedown. Barnes pushes Hallbjornsson against the cage but Hallbjornsson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Barnes misses the target.
A low kick lands for Hallbjornsson.
A left lands for Barnes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barnes. Hallbjornsson does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Hallbjornsson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
An attempted straight right counter from Hallbjornsson misses the target.
Hallbjornsson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Barnes takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barnes shoots and misses
and Hallbjornsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Barnes walks straight into a right hand from Hallbjornsson - that's dropped him! Hallbjornsson jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Barnes from any more punishment! Barnes complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Adils Hallbjornsson!
Adils Hallbjornsson retains his heavyweight title!
Adils Hallbjornsson thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: CMMA84 Hallbjornsson Magomedov
Date: Feb 28, 2021

#R1#
The fighters circling - Magomedov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Magomedov jabs Hallbjornsson right on the nose. Hallbjornsson blinks but takes it well.
Hallbjornsson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Magomedov walks into a straight right hand from Hallbjornsson.
Magomedov dives in for a single leg takedown but Hallbjornsson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Magomedov throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Hallbjornsson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A jab from Hallbjornsson finds it's way through Magomedov's defenses.
Nice uppercut there from Hallbjornsson.
Hallbjornsson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Magomedov misses with a looping right.
Magomedov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hallbjornsson blocks a jab.
Hallbjornsson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hallbjornsson thuds a left hand into Magomedov's body.
Magomedov looks winded!
Hallbjornsson leaves Magomedov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Magomedov throws a lazy right hand but Hallbjornsson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Magomedov misses with an uppercut
enabling Hallbjornsson to counter with a crisp jab.
Hallbjornsson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hallbjornsson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Fist of Fury Training Center in the buildup to the fight.
Magomedov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hallbjornsson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Hallbjornsson as Magomedov shoots in.
Adils Hallbjornsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maksud Magomedov.
Magomedov tries for a takedown but Hallbjornsson circles away easily#KD#
and Hallbjornsson counters with a crisp right hand that drops Magomedov! Hallbjornsson lets Magomedov back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Magomedov is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hallbjornsson is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Magomedov flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Magomedov is out cold! Hallbjornsson holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Adils Hallbjornsson!
Adils Hallbjornsson retains his heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Adils Hallbjornsson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: CMMA72 Champion Hallbjornsson
Date: Jan 24, 2021

#R1#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Hallbjornsson.
Hallbjornsson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Champion takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Champion throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Hallbjornsson counter with a right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Peoples Champion has been cut.
Hallbjornsson fakes the leg kick and cracks Champion in the body.
Champion is breathing heavily.
Champion ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Champion appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hallbjornsson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Champion goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD2#
Hallbjornsson drops Champion with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Champion looks back up at him and smiles so Hallbjornsson waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hallbjornsson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Champion.
A quick step to the side and Champion tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Champion seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Hallbjornsson feints and then cracks Champion's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Champion down. #T1#
Champion walks into a left hand. #CUT2#Peoples Champion's cut is getting worse.
Hallbjornsson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Champion moves out of range of the body kick from Hallbjornsson.
Champion misses with an uppercut. Hallbjornsson saw that one coming.
Champion looks to land a body kick but Hallbjornsson moved away.
Hallbjornsson misses with an uppercut
and Champion counters with a good low kick that Hallbjornsson was not able to check.
Hallbjornsson avoids a kick to the body.
Hallbjornsson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Champion swings for the body but Hallbjornsson moves out of range.
Hallbjornsson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Champion.
Champion is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T2#
Hallbjornsson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Champion uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hallbjornsson.
Champion uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hallbjornsson.
Hallbjornsson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Champion finds it's way round the side to connect with Hallbjornsson's head.
Champion displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hallbjornsson throws out the jab.
Hallbjornsson connects with a leg kick.
Champion swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hallbjornsson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Champion throws an overhand right that lands on Hallbjornsson's shoulder, as Hallbjornsson tries to avoid the shot.
A nice leg kick from Hallbjornsson, right into the meat of the thigh. #T3#
An inside leg kick lands from Champion.
Champion scores with a leg kick.
Champion misses with a straight left.
Hallbjornsson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Champion fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hallbjornsson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hallbjornsson throws a right hand that misses
letting Champion counter with a right hand.
Champion throws a leg kick but Hallbjornsson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hallbjornsson throws an off balance right hand
and Champion counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hallbjornsson throws a leg kick but Champion moved away.
As Hallbjornsson backs away, Champion returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Hallbjornsson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#T4#
Champion chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hallbjornsson can pounce on him.
Hallbjornsson looks to land a right hand but Champion moved out of range.
Champion throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hallbjornsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Some bone on bone action there as Hallbjornsson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hallbjornsson lands a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hallbjornsson dips to his left and cracks Champion with an uppercut!#CUT2#Peoples Champion's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Hallbjornsson misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Hallbjornsson misses with a kick to the body
and Champion counters with a straight right hand.
Hallbjornsson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adils Hallbjornsson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Peoples Champion's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Hallbjornsson cracks Champion with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Champion throws a lazy uppercut
and Hallbjornsson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A lazy body kick from Hallbjornsson
and Champion counters with an inside leg kick.
A big right from Hallbjornsson misses.
Champion moves out of range of the strikes.
Hallbjornsson scores with a leg kick.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Champion might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Champion scores with a nice strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hallbjornsson fakes the leg kick and cracks Champion in the body.
Hallbjornsson scores with a shot to the body.
That kick from Hallbjornsson tenderised Champion's leg. Champion is trying to keep his angry face on.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Hallbjornsson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Champion ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hallbjornsson moves away.
Hallbjornsson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hallbjornsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hallbjornsson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Champion is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hallbjornsson misses the shot to the body.
Champion throws a low kick, looking for Hallbjornsson's leg but Hallbjornsson calmly moves out of range.
Hallbjornsson connects with an inside leg kick.
Hallbjornsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Champion. #T2#
Champion misses with a hook. Hallbjornsson ducked under it nicely.
Hallbjornsson lands a body shot.
Hallbjornsson throws a shot from downtown. Champion moves away and avoids it.
A counter left hand to the body from Champion misses its target.
A jab from Champion misses.
Hallbjornsson moves out of range as Champion strikes.
Champion's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Hallbjornsson looks to land a right hand but Champion moved out of range.
Hallbjornsson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CUT2#Jeez, Peoples Champion's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hallbjornsson lands with an uppercut that bounces Champion off the cage and back into range.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Adils Hallbjornsson!
Adils Hallbjornsson is the new heavyweight champion!
Adils Hallbjornsson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: CMMA 61 Torres vs Puff
Date: Dec 26, 2020

#R1#
Torvik slips under a jab.
Hallbjornsson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hallbjornsson moves out of range of the strikes.
Hallbjornsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Torvik moves away.
Torvik swings widly with a right hand
and Hallbjornsson counters with a nice body kick.
Hallbjornsson misses with a leg kick.
Torvik shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hallbjornsson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hallbjornsson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CUT#It looks like Sven Torvik has been cut.
Hallbjornsson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Torvik uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hallbjornsson.#T1#
Torvik scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hallbjornsson in his tracks. #CL2#
Torvik has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hallbjornsson lands a nice shot to the body.
Torvik lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hallbjornsson backwards.
Hallbjornsson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Torvik backwards.
A short right from Torvik on the inside.
Hallbjornsson lands with a left to the head.
Torvik softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hallbjornsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Torvik controls his hands.
Hallbjornsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Torvik's elbow.
Hallbjornsson misses with a punch to the body.
Hallbjornsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hallbjornsson cracks Torvik with a nice body shot.
Hallbjornsson misses with some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Torvik tries to stall but Hallbjornsson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hallbjornsson.
Hallbjornsson tries to throw a body punch but Torvik avoids it by throwing Hallbjornsson back against the cage.
Hallbjornsson misses with some punches. #T2#
Hallbjornsson tries to throw a body punch but Torvik avoids it by throwing Hallbjornsson back against the cage.
Hallbjornsson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hallbjornsson misses with some punches.
Hallbjornsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Torvik lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hallbjornsson digs a right hand into Torvik's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Torvik's gas tank.
Torvik looks winded!
Hallbjornsson lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Hallbjornsson scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC#
Hallbjornsson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Torvik needs to keep his hands up - Hallbjornsson had a free shot at his head there.
Hallbjornsson throws a leg kick but Torvik sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Torvik takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hallbjornsson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#KD#
Hallbjornsson cracks Torvik with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Torvik looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Hallbjornsson finish him?
Hallbjornsson connects with a right hand. Torvik shakes it off.#CUT#That has opened up Sven Torvik's cut even more.#T3#
Torvik takes a body punch but keeps moving. #KD#
Hallbjornsson lands a big uppercut and Torvik crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Torvik looks OK. Hallbjornsson waves Torvik back to his feet!
Hallbjornsson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Torvik's sensitive parts.
Hallbjornsson moves out of range of the body kick.
Good shot there by Hallbjornsson.#CUT#The cut above Sven Torvik's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hallbjornsson closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Torvik out! We're looking at the replay now - he 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). Adils Hallbjornsson!
Adils Hallbjornsson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: CMMA 51 Druggs vs Big Mouth
Date: Nov 21, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Angular moves out of range as Hallbjornsson throws a body kick.
Angular misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hallbjornsson connects with a solid leg kick.
Angular shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hallbjornsson as he avoids it easily.
Hallbjornsson tests Angular's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT#It looks like Kurt Angular has been cut.
Angular fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hallbjornsson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Angular has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#CL2#
Angular has Hallbjornsson up against the cage in a clinch.
Hallbjornsson scores with a nice hook to the head.#T1##TD2#
Angular lands a takedown into guard.
Hallbjornsson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Angular's guard. #REVR#
Hallbjornsson postures up. #SUB2#
Hallbjornsson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Angular has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hallbjornsson has managed to get both his arms back between Angular's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Angular looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hallbjornsson passes into half guard.
Hallbjornsson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Angular is looking for a sweep. Hallbjornsson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Angular is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Angular keeps trying to improve his position.
Angular trying to control here.
Hallbjornsson moves into full mount! Angular won't be happy about that!
Angular is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hallbjornsson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T3#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Angular tries to control the position but Hallbjornsson now has his back.
Angular tries to roll but Hallbjornsson sticks to his back. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hallbjornsson gets his hands free as Angular looks to control.
Angular tries to escape but Hallbjornsson has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Hallbjornsson avoiding Angular 's attempts to control his hands.
Hallbjornsson biding his time, looking for the opening.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hallbjornsson has the hooks in. Angular is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adils Hallbjornsson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kurt Angular's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Hallbjornsson throws a solid leg kick but Angular takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hallbjornsson.
Hallbjornsson scoring well with a low kick there.
Angular takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That kick from Hallbjornsson tenderised Angular's leg. Angular is trying to keep his angry face on.
Angular throws a head kick that misses
and Hallbjornsson counters with an outside leg kick.
Angular tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It looked like Hallbjornsson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hallbjornsson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Angular tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hallbjornsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD#
Hallbjornsson feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Angular sprawling to the canvas! Angular rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Hallbjornsson finish him?! #ROC#Angular is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Angular closes the distance but Hallbjornsson moves to the side
and Hallbjornsson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A thudding body kick lands there by Hallbjornsson!
Hallbjornsson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Angular is breathing heavily.#T1#
Hallbjornsson is looking to slow Angular down with leg kicks.
Angular chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hallbjornsson can pounce on him.
Angular fails with the takedown.
Hallbjornsson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Angular misses with a two punch combination. #KD#
Hallbjornsson sends Angular crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Hallbjornsson is motioning to the referee to let Angular up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Angular is still on wobbly legs! Can Hallbjornsson finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hallbjornsson throws a pinpoint strike between Angular's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Angular crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Hallbjornsson scores a great knockout victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Adils Hallbjornsson!
An out of breath Adils Hallbjornsson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: CMMA 39 Switzer vs Smith
Date: Oct 10, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hallbjornsson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Larsen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hallbjornsson counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#It looks like Aksel Larsen has been cut.
Larsen's coach down at Essence Dive was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Larsen's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Hallbjornsson slips a jab from Larsen.#CL#
Hallbjornsson rushes Larsen and presses him up against the cage.
Larsen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hallbjornsson throws a punch but it's blocked by Larsen.
Hallbjornsson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hallbjornsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hallbjornsson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Larsen lands a right hand.
Hallbjornsson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hallbjornsson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hallbjornsson misses with a punch to the body.
Hallbjornsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short uppercut from Hallbjornsson.
Hallbjornsson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Larsen backwards. #ROC#Larsen is rocked!#BC2#
Larsen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hallbjornsson fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Larsen to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Larsen looks to clinch but Hallbjornsson throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Larsen taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Adils Hallbjornsson!
During a confident post fight interview, Adils Hallbjornsson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: SP Proving Grounds 1
Date: Apr 09, 2020

#R1#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dunlap.
Dunlap swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Dunlap checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hallbjornsson is looking to land body kicks.
Dunlap misses with a body kick.
Dunlap throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hallbjornsson counters with a nice leg kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Dunlap.
Hallbjornsson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dunlap moves out of range as Hallbjornsson throws a body kick.
Hallbjornsson scores with a spinning back kick!
Hallbjornsson is looking to slow Dunlap down with leg kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dunlap throws a wild body kick that Hallbjornsson sees coming a mile off.
Hallbjornsson misses with a low kick.
Hallbjornsson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hallbjornsson moves into range and lands a nice body kick. #T1#
Dunlap attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hallbjornsson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dunlap moves out of range as Hallbjornsson throws a body kick.
Dunlap gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Hallbjornsson counters with a nice body kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hallbjornsson 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 Dunlap has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dunlap and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Dunlap tries to land a body kick
and Hallbjornsson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Dunlap misses with a kick to the body
and Hallbjornsson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Dunlap throws the kick towards the body but Hallbjornsson avoids it.
Hallbjornsson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dunlap.
Dunlap lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hallbjornsson's sensitive parts.
Hallbjornsson moves out of range of the body kick.
Hallbjornsson throws a front kick aimed at Dunlap's knee but Dunlap avoids it well. #T2#
Both fighters circling a little - Dunlap finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Hallbjornsson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dunlap throws a low kick, looking for Hallbjornsson's leg but Hallbjornsson calmly moves out of range.
Hallbjornsson connects with an inside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Hallbjornsson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dunlap throws the kick towards the body but Hallbjornsson avoids it.
Hallbjornsson tries a quick counter leg kick but Dunlap is wise to it.
Hallbjornsson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
And Dunlap counters with a quick kick to the body but Hallbjornsson blocks it.
Hallbjornsson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hallbjornsson moves out of range of the leg kick from Dunlap.
Hallbjornsson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dunlap is out of range and Hallbjornsson settles back down.
Dunlap lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hallbjornsson's sensitive parts.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hallbjornsson.
Dunlap moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Adils Hallbjornsson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hallbjornsson 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 9:10
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 9:10
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 9:10

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

Event: test1
Date: Apr 05, 2020

#R1#
Hallbjornsson moves out of range as Krol throws a body kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Hallbjornsson.
Krol is looking to land body kicks.
Krol throws a wild body kick that Hallbjornsson sees coming a mile off.
Krol throws the kick towards the body but Hallbjornsson avoids it.
Hallbjornsson quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Hallbjornsson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Krol counters with a body kick.
Krol stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hallbjornsson.
Hallbjornsson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Krol.
Hallbjornsson feints and then cracks Krol's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Krol down.
Krol blocks a low kick nicely.
Krol is trying to counter with his kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Krol is predictable there
and Hallbjornsson counters with an inside leg kick.
Krol takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Krol tries to score with a low kick but Hallbjornsson moves his leg out of the way.
Hallbjornsson cracks the inside of Krol's front leg.
Hallbjornsson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Krol is out of range and Hallbjornsson settles back down. #T1#
Krol misses with a body kick.
Hallbjornsson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Krol's sensitive parts.
Krol throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hallbjornsson moves out of range of the body kick from Krol.
Krol moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Krol misses with a kick to the body.
Hallbjornsson misses with a kick to the body.
Krol follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Krol lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hallbjornsson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Krol connects with a solid leg kick.
Krol lands a front kick.
Hallbjornsson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Krol is looking to land body kicks.#T2#
A nice leg kick lands there from Hallbjornsson.
Krol throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Hallbjornsson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Krol misses with a leg kick
and Hallbjornsson finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Hallbjornsson misses with a body kick.
Hallbjornsson thuds his shin into the meat of Krol's side.
Hallbjornsson throws a body kick that misses
and Krol makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hallbjornsson throws out a leg kick but Krol moves out of range and Hallbjornsson only half commits.
Hallbjornsson checks the leg kick.
Hallbjornsson moves out of range of the body kick from Krol.
Hallbjornsson delivers a nice body kick.
Krol looks winded!
Hallbjornsson tried to score with a low kick but Krol checks it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Adils Hallbjornsson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hallbjornsson 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 10:9
Judge James Glass scores the fight 10:9
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 10:9

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

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