Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: DMMA 310 Temidare vs Kersikov
Date: Apr 21, 2024

#R1#
P Cruz has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bainbridge finds it's way round the side to connect with P Cruz's head.
Bainbridge is looking to clinch. #CL2#
P Cruz clinches with his opponent.
P Cruz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bainbridge is defending well for now.
P Cruz stalls.
Bainbridge has P Cruz pressed against the cage, preventing P Cruz from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A short uppercut from Bainbridge. #BC2#
P Cruz manages to break the clinch.
Bainbridge rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but P Cruz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bainbridge walks into a left hand.
P Cruz lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by P Cruz.
P Cruz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bainbridge paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A jab from P Cruz misses.
Bainbridge throws a series of punches but P Cruz moves out of range.
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!
P Cruz throws a quick inside leg kick.
P Cruz takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Bainbridge pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bainbridge scores with a jab.
Bainbridge misses with a hook
and P Cruz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Bainbridge misses the target.
P Cruz looks for the body kick but Bainbridge saw that one coming.
A nice combination there by P Cruz.
Sloppy strikes from Bainbridge. Those never looked like landing.
A head kick misses from Bainbridge.
P Cruz misses with a looping left.
Bainbridge throws a jab but it's blocked by P Cruz.
Bainbridge misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
P Cruz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A slow jab from Bainbridge misses its intended target.
Bainbridge throws a predictable looking body shot
and P Cruz counters with a stiff right hand.
P Cruz misses with a low kick.
Bartholomew Bainbridge seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
P Cruz throws a series of punches but Bainbridge avoids them all with ease.
No joy there for P Cruz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bainbridge takes a swing at P Cruz's ribcage but misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick misses from Bainbridge.
Bainbridge 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.#T2#
P Cruz tries a head kick but it misses.
Bainbridge plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Bainbridge misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bainbridge misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
P Cruz scores with a nice body kick.
A head kick misses from Bainbridge.
Bainbridge doesn't manage to clinch there - P Cruz circles away.
Bainbridge keeps the fight on the outside.
A right-left combo lands from Bainbridge. #CL2#
P Cruz has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bainbridge lands a nice shot to the body.
Bainbridge can't find room to land a body shot as P Cruz controls the action.
Bainbridge lands with a short shot to the head.
P Cruz scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bainbridge scores with a hook to the body.
Bainbridge tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bainbridge lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC2#
P Cruz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
A head kick misses from Bainbridge.
P Cruz throws out a counter right but Bainbridge avoids it with no problem.
P Cruz avoids the head kick by Bainbridge.
P Cruz lands a two punch combo. #CL#
P Cruz gets tackled into the cage by Bainbridge. Bainbridge maintains the clinch.
Bainbridge working some nice short punches in the clinch.
P Cruz tries to break free but Bainbridge pushes him back against the cage.
Bainbridge misses with a body punch.
Bainbridge doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bainbridge lands a right hand that snaps the head of P Cruz backwards.
Bainbridge lands a body punch in the clinch.
P Cruz looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bainbridge has a couple of punches blocked by P Cruz. #BC2#
P Cruz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bainbridge misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
P Cruz replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Bainbridge blocks it well.
P Cruz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Bainbridge moves into the clinch successfully. #T4#
Bainbridge lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
P Cruz throws a knee to the head but misses.
P Cruz is trying to stall.
Bainbridge misses with a hook to the ribs.
P Cruz looking to stall.
Bainbridge lands a body shot in the clinch.
P Cruz looks winded!
P Cruz can't break the clinch.
Bainbridge lands a nice shot to the body.
Still in the clinch, Bainbridge scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bainbridge doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
P Cruz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bainbridge throws a sloppy head kick and P Cruz moves out of range easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Bainbridge moves into the clinch successfully.
P Cruz has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Bainbridge seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if P Cruz can turn it around.
Bainbridge digs a right hand into P Cruz's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on P Cruz's gas tank.
Bainbridge misses with a hook to the ribs.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bainbridge as P Cruz tries to tie him up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bartholomew Bainbridge dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##CL#
Bainbridge closes the distance and clinches.
P Cruz stalls.
P Cruz prevents a body shot from Bainbridge.
P Cruz effectively controlling the action here.
Bainbridge lands a hook that snaps the head of P Cruz backwards.
P Cruz tries to stall but Bainbridge uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bainbridge lands a right hand that snaps the head of P Cruz backwards.
P Cruz is trying to break free.
Bainbridge lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bainbridge works on P Cruz's body with a couple of short punches.
Bainbridge doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bainbridge lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt P Cruz or not.
P Cruz is breathing heavily.
Bainbridge tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
P Cruz struggles to land a body shot inside as Bainbridge controls his hands.
Bainbridge lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of P Cruz backwards. #BC2#
P Cruz breaks from the clinch.
Bainbridge connects with a good right hand that stumbles P Cruz. P Cruz circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T1#
Bainbridge moves in looking to clinch but P Cruz pushes him off.
Bainbridge connects with a single shot there.
P Cruz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bainbridge fails to land with a series of punches.
P Cruz's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bainbridge connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! P Cruz scrambles back to his feet.#CL#
Bainbridge instigates a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Bainbridge scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bainbridge doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bainbridge works on P Cruz's body with a couple of short punches.
Bainbridge scores with a shot to the side of P Cruz's head. #ROC#P Cruz is rocked!
Bainbridge digs a right hand into P Cruz's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on P Cruz's gas tank.
P Cruz is still on wobbly legs! Can Bainbridge finish him?
A short body shot lands from Bainbridge as the two fighters clinch.
P Cruz seems to have recovered his senses.
Bainbridge throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bainbridge lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bartholomew Bainbridge has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bainbridge unloads with a big right hand that wobbles P Cruz! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Bainbridge is unloading with more strikes now! P Cruz drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bartholomew Bainbridge!
Our winner, Bartholomew Bainbridge, 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: DMMA 299 Panda vs Ship
Date: Mar 09, 2024

#R1#
McCain tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bainbridge manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bainbridge was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bainbridge throws a head kick but McCain moves out of range.
A cross from McCain lands.
Bainbridge throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A punch combination from Bainbridge misses.
Bainbridge swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McCain digs a good body shot into Bainbridge's ribs.
McCain 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.
McCain throws a right hand that misses
enabling Bainbridge to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2#
McCain closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bainbridge fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bainbridge is trying to stall.
McCain prevents a body shot from Bainbridge.
Bainbridge misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bainbridge has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by McCain after a bit of a struggle.
McCain doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Bainbridge fails to land.
McCain tries to throw a body punch but Bainbridge avoids it by throwing McCain back against the cage.
McCain blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
McCain misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bainbridge misses with a hook to the ribs.
McCain has a couple of punches blocked by Bainbridge.
McCain is struggling to control the position.
Bainbridge tries to score a body lock takedown but McCain shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
McCain is pressed up against the cage. Bainbridge has hold of a leg and is looking to drag McCain down to the mat. McCain avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bartholomew Bainbridge. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McCain lands with a good body shot.
McCain lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice leg kick from Bainbridge, right into the meat of the thigh.
McCain tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bainbridge manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McCain throws a lazy uppercut
and Bainbridge cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McCain lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bainbridge's sensitive parts. #CL#
Bainbridge pushes McCain up against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bainbridge.
McCain tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bainbridge's elbow.
McCain misses with a hook to the ribs.
McCain misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bainbridge. #T2#
Bainbridge lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bainbridge blocks a body shot from McCain .
McCain tries a body shot but Bainbridge blocks it. #BC2#
McCain breaks from the clinch.
Bainbridge takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Good work by Bainbridge as he checks the leg kick.
McCain 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.
Bainbridge uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bainbridge uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McCain .
McCain lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
McCain throws a body shot but no joy.
McCain rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bainbridge moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McCain thuds his shin into the meat of Bainbridge's side.#CL2#
McCain has closed the distance and engaged Bainbridge in a clinch.
McCain throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bainbridge prevents a body shot from McCain . #T3#
McCain misses with a punch on the inside.
Bainbridge can't find room to land a body shot as McCain controls the action.
McCain tries to work over Bainbridge's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McCain lands a body punch.
Bainbridge lands with a right to the head.
Bainbridge digs a right hand underneath McCain 's ribcage. McCain let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bainbridge tries to work over McCain 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bainbridge goes for a takedown attempt but McCain pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
McCain misses with a low kick as Bainbridge jumps back.#CL#
Bainbridge has closed the distance and engaged McCain in a clinch.
McCain wants to get back to striking at distance but Bainbridge won't allow it.
McCain tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McCain misses with a punch to the body.
McCain presses Bainbridge against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bainbridge misses with a punch on the inside.
McCain swings wildly with an uppercut but Bainbridge uses good head movement to avoid it.
McCain misses with a body punch.
Bainbridge lands a hook that snaps the head of McCain backwards. #T4#
Nice body punch from McCain .
Bainbridge struggles to land a body shot inside as McCain controls his hands.
Bainbridge misses with a punch to the body.
McCain can't find room to land a body shot as Bainbridge controls the action.
Bainbridge misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bainbridge scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bainbridge lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McCain backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bainbridge's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bainbridge.
A short right from Bainbridge on the inside.
McCain prevents the takedown attempt.
McCain misses with the head strike.
McCain tries to throw a body punch but Bainbridge avoids it by throwing McCain back against the cage. #BC#
Bainbridge breaks the clinch.
Bainbridge walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lucas McCain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCain swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL2#
McCain rushes Bainbridge and presses him up against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bainbridge.
McCain tries to stall but Bainbridge uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Lucas McCain will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
McCain misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bainbridge.
The fighters circling - McCain throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bainbridge ducks under a wild hook from McCain .
McCain swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bainbridge circles away from the clinch attempt.
McCain throws a jab but it's blocked by Bainbridge.
Bainbridge throws a sloppy head kick
and Bainbridge takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McCain scores with a shot to the body.
McCain misses the jab.
Good leg kick by McCain .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid leg kick lands there for McCain .
Bainbridge misses with a series of wild punches.
McCain lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
McCain avoids the body shot from Bainbridge.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McCain ! But no joy.
McCain throws an overhand right that lands on Bainbridge's shoulder, as Bainbridge tries to avoid the shot.
McCain throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Decent striking displayed by McCain there.
A head kick misses from McCain .
As McCain backs away, Bainbridge returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Bainbridge walks into a jab.
A slow jab from McCain misses its intended target.
Bainbridge was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
McCain connects with a body shot that sends Bainbridge's belly button to the back.
McCain cracks Bainbridge with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bainbridge ducks under a wild hook from McCain .
Bainbridge is looking to counter punch.
McCain jabs at Bainbridge's body.
Bainbridge doesn't manage to clinch there - McCain circles away.
Bainbridge takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T2#
McCain throws a poor cross that misses
and Bainbridge counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCain misses with a jab to the body
and Bainbridge cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A jab from Bainbridge finds it's way through McCain 's defenses.
A head kick from McCain lands but Bainbridge takes it in his stride.
McCain tries to clinch but Bainbridge moves out of range.
Bainbridge ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McCain fakes the leg kick and cracks Bainbridge in the body.
Bainbridge throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McCain misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
It looked like Bainbridge was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McCain .
McCain loads up on a big right hand but Bainbridge slips the punch.
Bainbridge takes a kick to the side of the head.
Bainbridge misses with a series of wild punches.
Bainbridge throws a body kick that misses. #T3#
A head kick misses from Bainbridge.
Bainbridge throws a body shot but no joy.
McCain ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bainbridge moves away.
McCain tries to land a front kick but Bainbridge steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
McCain scores with a leg kick.
McCain connects with a body shot that sends Bainbridge's belly button to the back.
McCain looks for the body kick but Bainbridge saw that one coming.
McCain will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bainbridge chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McCain can pounce on him.
McCain connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #CL2#
McCain gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T4#
A short right from McCain .
Bainbridge tries to score a body lock takedown but McCain shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
McCain stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC2#
McCain escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McCain with a body punch. A glancing blow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bainbridge tried to score with a low kick but McCain checks it.
McCain connects with an inside leg kick.
Bainbridge misses with a telegraphed body shot
and McCain counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
McCain misses with a series of wild punches.
McCain tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Bainbridge counters with a good, hard body kick but McCain shrugs it off.
McCain takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Bainbridge tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lucas McCain showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Bainbridge'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!#R3#
Bainbridge ducks right into an uppercut from McCain .
Bainbridge takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
McCain scores with a shot to the body.
Bainbridge shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
McCain throws a body shot but no joy.
Bainbridge is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
McCain uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bainbridge has time to react.#CL2#
McCain takes the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bainbridge.
McCain blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bainbridge working aggressively here.
McCain has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The referee is keeping an eye on McCain - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #BC2#
McCain breaks the clinch.
McCain falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bainbridge counters with a head kick. #T1#
McCain throws a head kick but Bainbridge moves out of range.
Bainbridge jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McCain lands with a good body shot.
McCain walks into a straight right hand from Bainbridge.
McCain misses with a body shot.
A jab from McCain does it's job there.
McCain cracks Bainbridge with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
McCain slips under a jab.
McCain misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bainbridge.
McCain turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McCain looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bainbridge is looking for a counter combo.
McCain shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Bainbridge eats them both and turns towards McCain to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Bainbridge on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
A swing and a miss from Bainbridge.
McCain fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bainbridge manages to avoid it.
A low kick lands for McCain .
A head kick by McCain misses #CL#
and Bainbridge counters by clinching up.
Bainbridge is working for takedown but McCain is calmly controlling the position for now.
Nice body punch from McCain .
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bainbridge.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bainbridge.
Bainbridge misses with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from McCain .
Bainbridge tries to throw a body punch but McCain avoids it by throwing Bainbridge back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Bainbridge.
McCain is leaning against Bainbridge and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McCain tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McCain is looking to control Bainbridge's arms but Bainbridge gets an underhook and turns him. Now McCain has his back to the cage.
Lucas McCain seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
McCain lands a nice uppercut.
McCain struggles to land a body shot inside as Bainbridge controls his hands.
Bartholomew Bainbridge has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
McCain scores with a hook to the body.
McCain misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McCain tries a body shot but Bainbridge blocks it.
McCain presses Bainbridge against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McCain stalling in the clinch.
McCain stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McCain tries a body shot but Bainbridge blocks it.
McCain scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A body shot lands from McCain .
A head punch blocked on the inside by McCain .
A head punch on the inside from McCain fails to land.
McCain taking a breather.
McCain taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The crowd are getting on McCain 's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
McCain digs a right hand underneath Bainbridge's ribcage. Bainbridge let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bainbridge can't find room to land a body shot as McCain controls the action.
A right handed body shot lands from McCain .
A nice left hand lands by McCain .
McCain lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bainbridge backwards. #T4#
Bainbridge wants to get back to striking at distance but McCain won't allow it.
McCain goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
McCain manages to break the clinch.
McCain lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McCain digs a good body shot into Bainbridge's ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCain connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bainbridge's hands.
McCain scores with a shot to the body.
McCain avoids the body shot from Bainbridge.
A slapping leg kick lands for McCain .
McCain cracks Bainbridge with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from McCain - that will leave a mark!
Decent striking displayed by McCain there.
Jab from McCain .
Bainbridge takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lucas McCain comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McCain 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: SMASH:Tryastsyn v Dankovich 2
Date: Feb 18, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Struja Jr shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Struja Jr working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Bainbridge trying to control here.
Struja Jr sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bainbridge defending well though.
Struja Jr has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bainbridge tries to get to full guard but Struja Jr has control of the leg.
Struja Jr missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bainbridge is trying to control but can't.
Struja Jr missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Struja Jr throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Struja Jr throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bainbridge 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bainbridge keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Struja Jr is working for a submission of some sort.
Bainbridge wants to get back to his feet. #T1#
Struja Jr content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Bainbridge trying to control from the bottom.
Struja Jr stalling away here and it's allowed Bainbridge to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Struja Jr is working Bainbridge over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bainbridge 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.
Bainbridge is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Bainbridge has momentary wrist control but Struja Jr slips an elbow through the middle.#T2#
Struja Jr with a nice head shot there.
Bainbridge is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Struja Jr trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bainbridge wants to get back to his feet but Struja Jr is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Struja Jr landing with the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Struja Jr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bainbridge is on top in guard. #REVR#
Bainbridge has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Struja Jr avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Struja Jr is looking to cinch up a triangle. Bainbridge throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Struja Jr's body to avoid the submission. Struja Jr has instead reached around Bainbridge's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Struja Jr arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ludko Struja Jr!
Ludko Struja Jr decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SMASH: Frewin vs Abner
Date: Jan 27, 2024

#R1#
Brown uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bainbridge.
A big left from Brown misses.
Brown throws a hook but Bainbridge blocks it.
AJ Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab by Brown.#CL2#
Bainbridge closes the distance and clinches.
Brown misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brown tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bainbridge prevents a body shot from Brown.
Brown's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bainbridge tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bainbridge working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bainbridge lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bainbridge swings wildly with an uppercut but Brown uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bainbridge goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bainbridge blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bainbridge. #BC#
Brown manages to break the clinch.
Brown blocks a low kick nicely.
Brown throws a quick counter kick to the body but Bainbridge avoids it.#T1#
Bainbridge's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Brown connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bainbridge scrambles back to his feet.
Brown walks into a straight right hand from Bainbridge.
Bainbridge drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bainbridge ducks under a wild hook from Brown.
A swing and a miss from Brown.
Bainbridge raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Brown bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bainbridge slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Brown throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bainbridge makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Brown really felt that one!
Bainbridge tries to bum rush Brown with a series of wild strikes but Brown uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Brown thuds his right hand into Bainbridge's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Brown slips under a jab from Bainbridge.#T2#
Brown misses with a body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The crowd cheers as Bainbridge lands an impressive looking overhand right. Brown doesn't seem phased though.
Bainbridge looks to clinch
enabling Brown to counter with a crisp jab.
Bainbridge throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Brown counters with a low kick, right behind Bainbridge 's knee.
Brown misses the body punch
and Bainbridge counters with an inside leg kick.
Bainbridge takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Brown lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bainbridge throws a leg kick
and Brown connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Brown is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bainbridge.
Brown throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
Bainbridge throws a quick inside leg kick.
A cross from Bainbridge lands.
Brown throws a hook but Bainbridge avoids it easily.
Bainbridge misses with a wild body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Brown, as that shot connected.
Bainbridge takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A big right from Brown misses.
Bainbridge takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Brown throws a nice outside leg kick.
Brown on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bainbridge uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brown.
A little jabbing left from Bainbridge on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T4#
Bainbridge works Brown's body with a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brown throws a lazy right hand but Bainbridge sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bainbridge uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brown.
Bainbridge moves out of range as Brown throws a body kick.
Bainbridge swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Brown throws a leg kick
and Bainbridge counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Brown throws the left hand but Bainbridge avoids the punch easily.
Brown moves out of range of the body kick from Bainbridge.
Brown takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Brown misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bainbridge.
Brown throws a nice inside leg kick.
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 AJ Brown will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Brown stuns Bainbridge with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bainbridge misses with a low kick.
A swing and a miss from Brown.
Despite the aggression on Bainbridge's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A big right from Brown misses.
Brown with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A big left from Brown misses.
Bainbridge appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Brown throws a shot from downtown. Bainbridge moves away and avoids it.
Bainbridge misses with a jab to the body
enabling Brown to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown throws a lazy uppercut
and Bainbridge counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brown fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bainbridge looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Brown throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T1#
Bainbridge ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brown moves away.
Bainbridge stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CUT2#It looks like AJ Brown has been cut.
Brown takes a shot to the body in his stride.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bainbridge.
Brown misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Bainbridge was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Brown connects with a single shot there.#CL2#
Bainbridge moves into the clinch.
Bainbridge lands with a left to the head.
Bainbridge scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Brown can't find room to land a body shot as Bainbridge controls the action.
Brown goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brown lands a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bainbridge has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Brown is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bainbridge is working for takedown but Brown is calmly controlling the position for now.#T2#
Bainbridge tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bainbridge is looking to take this one to the mat.
AJ Brown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bartholomew Bainbridge.
Bainbridge scores with a shot to the side of Brown's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brown.
Good body shot from Brown.
A head punch on the inside from Brown fails to land.
Brown lands an uppercut.
Bainbridge working aggressively here.
Bainbridge is working for takedown but Brown is calmly controlling the position for now.
Brown pushes Bainbridge back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brown misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bainbridge misses with some punches.
Brown lands a shoulder strike.
Brown misses with a punch to the body.
Brown lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Brown lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bainbridge stalling.
A short right from Brown.
Bainbridge lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nice body punch from Brown.
Brown misses with the head strike. #T3#
Bainbridge misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brown goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brown lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bainbridge backwards.
Bainbridge digs a right hand underneath Brown's ribcage. Brown let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bainbridge softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Brown lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bainbridge misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bainbridge lands a shot to the body.
Brown doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brown working aggressively here.
Bainbridge is leaning against Brown and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC#
Brown escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
AJ Brown is winning the standup battle so far.
Brown throws a leg kick but Bainbridge sees it coming and moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Bainbridge.
Some wild striking there from Bainbridge.
It looked like Brown was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bainbridge.#T4#
Bainbridge throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brown misses with an uppercut
and Bainbridge counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bainbridge fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brown throws a shot from downtown. Bainbridge moves away and avoids it.
Brown swings for the body but Bainbridge moves out of range.
Nice body kick from Brown.
Bainbridge ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brown moves away.
Brown half committed to a counter leg kick.
Brown misses with a straight left.
A low kick from Brown is predictable there
and Bainbridge counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Brown dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
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 AJ Brown will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on AJ Brown's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Bainbridge throws a push kick but Brown slaps the foot to one side.
Bainbridge lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Brown at a distance.
Brown misses with a wild combination.
A head kick by Brown misses
and Bainbridge counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
Bainbridge clinches. #BC#
Brown breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bainbridge thows a leg kick but Brown checks it
enabling Brown to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bainbridge misses with a body shot.
Brown thuds his right hand into Bainbridge's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Brown looks to score with a jab to the body but Bainbridge is just out of range.#T1#
Brown looks to score with a jab to the body but Bainbridge is just out of range.
Bainbridge on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bainbridge throws a head kick that misses.
Bainbridge goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Brown lands a jab.
Bainbridge fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A head kick misses from Brown.
Bainbridge misses with a lunging right hand
and Brown connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jab, jab by Bainbridge - just one landing. #T2#
Bainbridge throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brown swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brown listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Brown lands a slapping body shot.
A slow jab from Bainbridge misses its intended target.
Bainbridge cracks a nice hook into Brown's ribs.
Bainbridge misses with a body shot
and Brown counters with a good low kick that Bainbridge was not able to check.
Brown throws a big shot that misses.
Bainbridge slips a straight right by Brown.#CL2#
Bainbridge drives through and clinches with Brown against the cage.
Bartholomew Bainbridge has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Brown goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Brown.
Bainbridge lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
Bainbridge misses with a punch to the body.
Brown lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brown.
Bainbridge blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brown misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brown misses with a punch to the body.
Brown lands a shot to the body.
Brown doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brown fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bainbridge.
Bainbridge blocks a body shot from Brown.
Bainbridge working aggressively here.
Bainbridge misses with some punches.
Brown lands a shot to the body.
Bainbridge has Brown pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Brown manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Brown tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brown has a couple of punches blocked by Bainbridge.
Brown tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bainbridge's elbow. #T4#
Bainbridge throws a punch but it's blocked by Brown.
Bainbridge struggles to land a body shot inside as Brown controls his hands.
Bainbridge blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bainbridge swings wildly with an uppercut but Brown uses good head movement to avoid it.
Still in the clinch, Brown scores with a nice short uppercut.
Brown effectively controlling the action here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right from Brown.
Bainbridge misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brown lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bainbridge backwards.
Bainbridge has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Brown avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bainbridge throws a punch but it's blocked by Brown.
Bainbridge takes a shot to the head.
Brown scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bainbridge has a couple of punches blocked by Brown.
Bainbridge lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Brown or not.
Bainbridge lands a left hand that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
Brown blocks a body shot from Bainbridge.
Brown working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
AJ Brown showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Brown 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 Chris Dean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:28
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: SMASH: Prescott vs Thai
Date: Jan 06, 2024

#R1#
Bainbridge defending well as DKasada loads up on a big left hand. #CL2#
Bainbridge darts in and clinches DKasada up against the cage.
DKasada gets underhooks to prevent Bainbridge's takedown attempt.
DKasada misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bainbridge is looking for a takedown.
DKasada blocking some punches.
A hook to the body from Bainbridge.
Bainbridge has a couple of punches blocked by DKasada.
A head punch blocked on the inside by DKasada.
Bainbridge lands with a right to the head.
A hook to the body from DKasada.
Bainbridge lands with a light punch inside. #BC#
DKasada breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
DKasada looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Komedor DKasada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bainbridge shoots in for a takedown but DKasada shows good takedown defense.
Komedor DKasada has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bartholomew Bainbridge.
Bainbridge doesn't manage to clinch there - DKasada circles away.
DKasada connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bainbridge's hands.
DKasada throws a body shot but no joy.
DKasada connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T1#
DKasada takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Komedor DKasada is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
DKasada throws a jab when Bainbridge was well out of range.
DKasada throws out a powerful jab.
DKasada scores with the left hand. Bainbridge knows he should have avoided that one.
DKasada looks to land a left hand but Bainbridge moved out of range nicely.
DKasada throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
DKasada swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bainbridge counters with a straight right hand.
DKasada lands a jab-cross combination.
DKasada swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bainbridge flicks out a counter leg kick but DKasada steps away.
DKasada takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
DKasada throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bainbridge moves out of range as DKasada strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bainbridge tries to clinch up.
Bainbridge throws a leg kick that misses. #T2#
Bainbridge displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as DKasada throws out the jab.
DKasada throws a lazy right hand but Bainbridge sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
DKasada takes a swing at Bainbridge's ribcage but misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bainbridge looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
DKasada swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
DKasada looks to throw the jab but Bainbridge is out of range.
Bainbridge has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bainbridge there as he acknowledges the shot.
DKasada throws out a loose jab but Bainbridge uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bainbridge shoots in but DKasada avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A slow jab from DKasada misses its intended target.
Bainbridge uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from DKasada.
Nice defenses there by Bainbridge.
Sloppy strikes from Bainbridge. Those never looked like landing. #T3#
Bainbridge takes a body punch but keeps moving.
DKasada clobbers Bainbridge with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
DKasada fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bainbridge on the side of the head.
Bainbridge tries to clinch there but DKasada circles away.
Bainbridge misses with a kick to the body
and DKasada counters with a stiff right hand.
Bainbridge listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bainbridge staying out of range there.
Bainbridge swings for the body but DKasada moves out of range.
DKasada scores with a nice head shot.
DKasada fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bainbridge manages to avoid it.
Bainbridge connects with a body shot that sends DKasada's belly button to the back.
Bainbridge throws a head kick that misses.
Bainbridge fails with an 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!
Bainbridge defending well as DKasada loads up on a big left hand. #T4#
DKasada misses the shot to the body.
DKasada misses with an uppercut.
DKasada staying out of range there.
Bainbridge misses the shot to the body.
Nice shot lands for DKasada.
DKasada swings for the body but Bainbridge moves out of range.
DKasada is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
DKasada rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bainbridge counters with a stiff right hand.
A jab from DKasada misses.
Bainbridge takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
DKasada drops his hands momentarily and Bainbridge takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bainbridge keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from DKasada.
Bainbridge is clearly trying to counter these attacks from DKasada with a body shot.
DKasada throws a hook but Bainbridge avoids it easily.
DKasada throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bainbridge makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Komedor DKasada dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
DKasada tests Bainbridge's chin there with a solid looking shot.
DKasada looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bainbridge misses with a series of wild punches.
Bainbridge with a nice calf kick.
Bainbridge takes a swing at DKasada's ribcage but misses.
DKasada digs a good hook to Bainbridge's body.
Bainbridge fakes high and swings low for a body shot but DKasada manages to avoid it.
A quick step to the side and DKasada tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
DKasada throws an off balance right hand
and Bainbridge counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Komedor DKasada is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DKasada throws a lazy right hand but Bainbridge sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
DKasada jabbing away but nothing is landing.
DKasada throws out a loose jab but Bainbridge uses good head movement to avoid it.
DKasada misses with a looping left.#T1#
DKasada scores with a jab to the body.
Bainbridge ducks under a wild hook from DKasada.#CL2#
Bainbridge clinches.
Bainbridge is working for takedown but DKasada is calmly controlling the position for now.
A shot in the inside from DKasada.
DKasada tries to break the clinch but Bainbridge is controlling the position.
DKasada is trying to break the clinch but Bainbridge is controlling him.
Bainbridge has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. DKasada avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A body shot lands from DKasada.
Bainbridge is working for takedown but DKasada is calmly controlling the position for now.
Komedor DKasada has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bartholomew Bainbridge.
Bainbridge lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC#
DKasada's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
DKasada uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bainbridge fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
DKasada misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Donk. DKasada catches Bainbridge right on the button with a cross.
Bainbridge is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down DKasada rather than just go for the knockout.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from DKasada. Bainbridge does a little dance to reset his feet.
DKasada throws out a loose jab but Bainbridge uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice side step and Bainbridge releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
DKasada throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bainbridge on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
DKasada uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bainbridge.
DKasada throws an overhand right that lands on Bainbridge's shoulder, as Bainbridge tries to avoid the shot.
DKasada misses with a body shot.
DKasada moves away from the strike by Bainbridge.
Bainbridge keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Decent striking displayed by DKasada there.
A big right from DKasada misses.
Bainbridge takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Bainbridge misses the shot to the body. #T3#
DKasada keeps the fight on the outside.
Bainbridge drops his hands momentarily and DKasada takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
DKasada misses with a straight right.
Bainbridge slips a jab from DKasada.
A little jabbing left from Bainbridge on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bainbridge tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
DKasada checks the leg kick.
DKasada listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CL2#
Bainbridge gets in close and instigates a clinch.
DKasada prevents a body shot from Bainbridge.
DKasada blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bainbridge can't get the takedown.
Bainbridge's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bainbridge blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bainbridge struggles to land a body shot inside as DKasada controls his hands.
DKasada lands a hook that snaps the head of Bainbridge backwards. #T4#
DKasada tries to break free but Bainbridge pushes him back against the cage.
Bainbridge throws a blind hook that connects with the side of DKasadas head.
Bainbridge struggles to land a body shot inside as DKasada controls his hands. #BC#
DKasada breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bainbridge looks for a takedown but DKasada sprawls well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bainbridge lands a nice leg kick that just misses DKasada's sensitive parts.
Bainbridge misses with a straight right.
DKasada looks to land a right hand but Bainbridge moved out of range.
DKasada throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bainbridge.
Bainbridge misses with an uppercut. DKasada saw that one coming.
Bainbridge takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A cross from DKasada lands.
DKasada throws a jab when Bainbridge was well out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Komedor DKasada dominated that second round.
That's time! DKasada's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
DKasada throws a right hand that misses
and Bainbridge counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. DKasada is lucky that one didn't land flush.
DKasada cracks Bainbridge with a good jab.
DKasada misses with a wild body shot.
DKasada misses the shot to the body.
A big left from DKasada misses.
DKasada throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bainbridge let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bainbridge slips a jab from DKasada.
DKasada works Bainbridge's body with a nice hook.
DKasada swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bainbridge counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bainbridge takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bainbridge scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
DKasada darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bainbridge tries to clinch up but DKasada circles away and keeps his distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
DKasada connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T1#
DKasada ducks under a wild hook from Bainbridge.
Bainbridge keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
DKasada scores with a jab.
Bainbridge has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#CL2#
Bainbridge moves into range and clinches up with DKasada.
Bainbridge working aggressively here.
Bainbridge keeps control of DKasada as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
DKasada has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bainbridge can't find room to land a body shot as DKasada controls the action.
DKasada wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bainbridge lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
DKasada prevents the takedown attempt.
A hook to the body from Bainbridge. #BC#
DKasada's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
DKasada moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bainbridge walks into a jab.#T2#
Bainbridge tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bainbridge throws a body kick that misses
and DKasada counters with a straight right hand.
Jab from DKasada.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bainbridge keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from DKasada.
DKasada moves away from the strike by Bainbridge.
DKasada throws a hook but Bainbridge avoids it easily.
Bainbridge lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
DKasada missing with a left hand there. Bainbridge was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bainbridge let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bainbridge scores with a shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from DKasada misses the target.
DKasada ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bainbridge moves away.
Nice cross by Bainbridge.
DKasada cracks a nice hook into Bainbridge's ribs.
Bartholomew Bainbridge has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
DKasada fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
DKasada throws a hook but Bainbridge avoids it easily.
DKasada throws a series of punches but Bainbridge moves out of range.
Bainbridge closes this distance looking for a takedown but DKasada circles away.
DKasada throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
DKasada thows a left - swing and a miss!
DKasada swings for the body but Bainbridge moves out of range.
DKasada misses with a lunging right hand
and Bainbridge counters with a leg kick.
Bainbridge throws a shot from downtown. DKasada moves away and avoids it.
DKasada misses the jab.
Bainbridge keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from DKasada.
DKasada throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Bainbridge counter with a right hand. #T4#
DKasada throws a looping overhand right but Bainbridge ducks down to avoid it.
Bainbridge looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
DKasada throws a hook but Bainbridge avoids it easily.
DKasada fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bainbridge manages to avoid it.
Bainbridge throws a head kick that misses.
DKasada throwing a counter right hand but Bainbridge manages to avoid it.
DKasada misses with a hook
and Bainbridge counters with a left and a right that stings DKasada.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
DKasada lands with a right hand.
DKasada misses with a looping right.
Bainbridge fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt DKasada.
Bainbridge goes for a double leg but DKasada avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as DKasada continues to drive forward.
Komedor DKasada has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bartholomew Bainbridge.
Bainbridge takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
DKasada loads up on a big right hand but Bainbridge slips the punch.
Bainbridge uses good head movement to avoid the hook from DKasada.
DKasada misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bainbridge.
DKasada looks to land a left hand but Bainbridge moved out of range nicely.
Bainbridge tries a quick counter leg kick but DKasada is wise to 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 Komedor DKasada.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for DKasada, 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: SMASH: Bainbridge vs Thai
Date: Dec 10, 2023

#R1#
Bainbridge misses with a leg kick.
Thai throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bainbridge's waist but Bainbridge gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Thai off to one side.
Bainbridge seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#TD2#
Thai fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Bainbridge to the ground. Thai is now in Bainbridge's guard.
Bainbridge looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Bainbridge is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Thai tries to free his leg and advance position but Bainbridge is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bainbridge looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Thai wants to pass the guard but Bainbridge is keeping the position.
Thai slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Bainbridge is looking to regain half guard here but Thai keeps moving and retains side control. #T1#
Bainbridge pushes Thai away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Thai gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Bainbridge trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#SUB2#
Thai is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bainbridge has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Thai tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Thai is trying to get an arm triangle but Bainbridge is defending well.
Bainbridge is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#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.#SUB2#
Thai is trying to get an arm triangle but Bainbridge is defending well. #SUB2#
Thai thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Thai tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Thai has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Thai is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bainbridge knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bainbridge is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Thai looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T3#
Bainbridge is controlling Thai's trapped leg to prevent Thai from advancing to side control.#SUB2#
Thai is working for a kimura but Bainbridge is defending it quite comfortably.
Bainbridge is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Hare of the Dog Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#ES#
Bainbridge has one foot on Thai's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Bainbridge looks to land a combination but Thai avoids it well.
Thai dodges the punch combination from Bainbridge.
And Thai tries to counter it with a takedown but Bainbridge pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bainbridge throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
Bainbridge lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Thai fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bainbridge misses with a low kick.
Thai shoots in for a takedown but Bainbridge shows good takedown defense.
Bartholomew Bainbridge has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wille Thai.
Bainbridge misses the shot to the body.
Bainbridge throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD2#
so Thai counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Bainbridge pushes Thai off and scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bainbridge works Thai's body with a nice hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bartholomew Bainbridge dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Thai checks a low kick from Bainbridge.
Thai feints the counter takedown.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bainbridge. Thai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thai tries to counter with a clinch but Bainbridge shakes him off and moves away.
Bainbridge looks to land a combination but Thai avoids it well.
Thai is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL2#
Thai moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Thai gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Bainbridge tries to kick Thai off but Thai keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Thai passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Bainbridge! #SUB2#
Bainbridge has left one of his arms exposed and Thai doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Bainbridge screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Wille Thai! Wille Thai retains his light heavyweight title!

Event: SMASH:220
Date: Nov 19, 2023

#R1#
Orel fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Orel displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A swing and a miss from Orel.
Orel staying out of range there.
Orel throws a big shot that misses.
Orel's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Orel duly obliges. #CL#
Bainbridge closes the distance and clinches.
Bainbridge is looking to take this one to the mat.
Orel blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bainbridge.
Bainbridge lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Orel misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short left from Bainbridge.
Orel misses with a punch to the body.
Orel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bainbridge's elbow.
Bainbridge goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bainbridge blocks an uppercut.
Orel trying to land knees to the body.
Bainbridge blocks an uppercut. #T1#
Bainbridge tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bainbridge goes for a takedown in the clinch but Orel prevents it.
Bainbridge blocks an uppercut.
Bainbridge misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bainbridge tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Orel blocking some punches.
Orel tries to land a knee to the head but Bainbridge blocks with his arms.
Bainbridge can't find room to land a body shot as Orel controls the action.
Bainbridge lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Orel or not.
A nice right hand lands inside from Orel.
Bainbridge lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Orel or not.
Bainbridge prevents a body shot from Orel.
Orel lands with a short shot to the head.
Bainbridge lands a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bainbridge.#TD#
Bainbridge gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Orel is trying to stand back up but Bainbridge is controlling him
Bainbridge is keen to just control but Orel is a slippery customer.#T2#
Bainbridge drops an elbow to the side of Orel's head.
Bainbridge winds up and cracks Orel with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Orel wants to get back to his feet.
Bainbridge scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Orel avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bainbridge.
Bainbridge throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bainbridge working Orel over with strikes.
Bainbridge lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Bainbridge missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Orel is staying active underneath Bainbridge, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bainbridge missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bainbridge missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bainbridge thows a huge punch but Orel dodges it nicely.
Bainbridge throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T3#
Bainbridge thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Orel is trying to stand.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Bainbridge connects with a nice short shot to Orel's temple.
Orel tries to kick Bainbridge off but Bainbridge keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Orel won't allow Bainbridge to pass to mount.
Orel pushes Bainbridge off looking to stand but Bainbridge dives back in and keeps control.
Bainbridge missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bainbridge not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bainbridge thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Orel is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bainbridge scores with a couple of nice shots.
Bainbridge throwing shots but Orel is blocking nicely.
Orel is looking to escape.
Orel is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Bainbridge landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T4#
Bainbridge performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Bainbridge scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Bainbridge is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Bainbridge looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Orel with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Orel pushes Bainbridge off looking to stand but Bainbridge dives back in and keeps control.
Bainbridge thows a huge punch but Orel dodges it nicely.
Orel wants to get back to his feet.
Bainbridge throwing shots but Orel is blocking nicely.
Orel is looking to get back to is feet but Bainbridge passes into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bartholomew Bainbridge 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#
Orel with a hook.
Bainbridge on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Adam Orel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bainbridge.
Bainbridge blocks a jab.
A big right from Orel misses.
Orel scores with a punch to the head.
Bainbridge rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Orel counter with a right hand.
Bainbridge ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Orel lands the left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orel just misses with a punch to the body.
Bainbridge seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Bainbridge on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Orel looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
It looked like Bainbridge was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Orel misses with a hook. Bainbridge ducked under it nicely.
Orel defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bainbridge.
Orel now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T1#
Orel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Adam Orel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Orel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bainbridge sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Orel misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bainbridge seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Adam Orel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Orel throws the left hand but Bainbridge avoids the punch easily.#CL#
Bainbridge gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Orel fails to land.
Bainbridge misses with a punch to the body.
Bainbridge doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Orel has Bainbridge pressed against the cage.
Orel scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bainbridge makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bainbridge goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bainbridge misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bainbridge lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bainbridge wants a takedown. #T2#
Bainbridge lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bainbridge has a couple of punches blocked by Orel.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Bartholomew Bainbridge has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bainbridge swings wildly with an uppercut but Orel uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Bainbridge's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bainbridge slips under a jab.
Bainbridge throwing a counter right hand but Orel manages to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Orel throws a jab when Bainbridge was well out of range.
Orel throws a right and a left that Bainbridge avoids nicely.
Bainbridge lands a body shot.
Orel might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Bainbridge ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Orel moves away.
Bainbridge cracks Orel with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bainbridge thumps Orel with a low kick.
Orel scores with a three punch combo! #T3#
Orel scores with a hook to the body. Bainbridge takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bainbridge uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Orel.
Bainbridge doesn't manage to clinch there - Orel circles away.
Bainbridge swings for the body but Orel moves out of range.
Jab, jab by Orel - just one landing.
Orel throws a sloppy body shot
and Bainbridge counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Orel swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bainbridge counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC#Orel is rocked!
Orel throws a good cross that connects.
Orel looks to land a left hand but Bainbridge moved out of range nicely.
Bainbridge is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bainbridge uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Orel.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bainbridge. Orel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Orel misses with a straight right. #T4#
Bainbridge waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Orel.
Orel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Orel scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Orel just misses with a punch to the body.
Bainbridge walks into a left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Orel. Bainbridge does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bainbridge tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Orel manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#KD#
Bainbridge drops Orel with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Orel looks back up at him and smiles so Bainbridge waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Orel is still on wobbly legs! Can Bainbridge finish him?
Orel throws a big shot that misses.
Orel misses with a looping right.
Orel seems to have recovered his senses.
Bainbridge connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Orel misses with a lunging right hand
and Bainbridge makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Orel throws a combination that misses
and Bainbridge counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
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 Bartholomew Bainbridge 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. 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#
Orel throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Orel lands a right hook to the body.
Donk. Bainbridge catches Orel right on the button with a cross.
Bainbridge throws a leg kick which misses Orel's front leg but catches the back leg as Orel tries to avoid it.
Orel misses with a straight right.
As Orel backs away, Bainbridge returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Orel misses with a lunging right hand
and Bainbridge counters with a stiff right hand. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Orel enables Bainbridge to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Orel manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Bainbridge has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bainbridge content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bainbridge wants to control from the top but Orel keeps moving.
Bainbridge throwing strikes but missing.
Bainbridge trying to control the position from guard on top but Orel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Orel is looking to stand up but Bainbridge isn't so interested in that idea.
Bainbridge throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Orel works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Orel working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bainbridge.
Bainbridge prevents Orel from getting back to his feet.
Bainbridge trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Orel is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bainbridge is controlling him.
Bainbridge throws a big right hand that misses.
Orel utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Orel wants to stand up but Bainbridge is controlling him. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Orel throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Bainbridge wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bainbridge pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bainbridge misses with a wild body shot.
Bainbridge staying out of range there.
Orel misses with a wild combination.
Orel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bainbridge moves away.
Orel throws the left hand but Bainbridge avoids the punch easily.
Bainbridge goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bainbridge slips under a jab from Orel.
Orel loads up on a big right hand but Bainbridge slips the punch.
Bainbridge swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Orel misses with a straight right.
Orel throws a good cross that connects.
Bainbridge takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Bartholomew Bainbridge is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Orel throws a hook to the side of Bainbridge's head but Bainbridge sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Orel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bainbridge.
Orel throws an off balance right hand
and Bainbridge counters with a one-two to the body.
Orel avoids the body shot from Bainbridge.
Bainbridge keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bainbridge throws a half hearted mid kick.
A little jabbing left from Orel on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice defenses there by Bainbridge.
Bainbridge is looking to counter punch.
Orel throws out a loose jab but Bainbridge uses good head movement to avoid it.
A counter left hand to the body from Bainbridge misses its target.
Orel misses with a hook. Bainbridge ducked under it nicely.
Bainbridge slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Orel throws a combination that misses
and Bainbridge counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Orel throws a right hand that misses
and Bainbridge counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Orel throws a hook to the side of Bainbridge's head but Bainbridge sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T4#
Orel misses with a lunging right hand
and Bainbridge counters with a right hand to the body.
Orel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Orel swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Bainbridge counter with a 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!
Orel loads up on a big right hand but Bainbridge slips the punch.
Orel throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bainbridge counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Orel throws the left hand but Bainbridge avoids the punch easily.
Orel throws an overhand right that lands on Bainbridge's shoulder, as Bainbridge tries to avoid the shot.
Adam Orel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Orel takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Orel throws out a loose jab but Bainbridge uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bainbridge scores with a crisp jab that stopped Orel in his tracks.
Orel gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bainbridge.
Orel lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bainbridge avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bartholomew Bainbridge showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bainbridge, 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: SMASH: Erdogan vs Kowalkiewicz
Date: Oct 28, 2023

#R1#
Bainbridge misses with a body shot
and Bartz counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bartz swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bainbridge.
Bartz misses with a wild body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Bainbridge misses the target.
Bartz checks a low kick from Bainbridge.
Bainbridge is looking to clinch but Bartz is avoiding it.
Bartz digs a good hook to Bainbridge's body.
Bainbridge walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bartz checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bartz 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bainbridge throws a poor cross that misses
and Bartz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bainbridge moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bartz scoring well with a low kick there. #T1#
Bartz misses with a looping left.
Bartz misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bartz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bartz is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bainbridge with a body shot.
Good exchange - Bartz coming out on top.
Bainbridge lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bartz checks a low kick from Bainbridge.
An inside leg kick lands from Bartz. #CL#
Bainbridge gets a clinch.
Bainbridge fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bainbridge tries to break free but Bartz pushes him back against the cage.
Bainbridge prevents a body shot from Bartz.
Bainbridge slowing the pace effectively.#T2#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bartz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bartz stops a takedown attempt from Bainbridge.
Bartz pushes Bainbridge back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bainbridge working aggressively here.
Bainbridge misses with some punches.
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!
Bartz throws a punch but it's blocked by Bainbridge.
Bainbridge misses with the head strike.
Bainbridge misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Bartz manages to break the clinch.
Bartz takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bartz is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bainbridge throws a push kick but Bartz slaps the foot to one side.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bartz.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bartz. That's going to slow Bainbridge down.
Bartz slips a straight right by Bainbridge.#T3#
Bartz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bainbridge uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bartz.
Bainbridge throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bartz tries a quick counter leg kick but Bainbridge is wise to it.
Bainbridge misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bartz throws an off balance right hand
and Bainbridge cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bainbridge's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bartz connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bainbridge scrambles back to his feet.
Bainbridge tries to clinch there but Bartz circles away.
Bartz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bainbridge.
Bainbridge backing away here, and Bartz unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Bainbridge misses with the combination. #T4#
Bartz scores with a jab to the body.
A swing and a miss from Bartz.
Bainbridge is looking to counter punch.
Bartz cracks a nice hook into Bainbridge's ribs.
Bainbridge waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bartz.
It seemed like Bartz was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bainbridge bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bartz's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bartz throws a lazy right hand but Bainbridge sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bartz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bainbridge swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bartz throws a series of punches but Bainbridge moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Bainbridge misses its target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chad Bartz dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Bainbridge lands with a good body shot.
Bartz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bainbridge fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#CL#
Bainbridge rushes Bartz and presses him up against the cage.
Bainbridge misses with some punches.
Bainbridge tries a body shot but Bartz blocks it.
Bartz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bartz misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bartz. #BC#
Bainbridge breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bartz misses with a two punch combination.
Bartz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bainbridge sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bainbridge moves into range and lands a nice body kick. #T1#
Bartz slips under a jab.
Bartz was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Bainbridge checks a low kick from Bartz.
Bartz misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bainbridge counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chad Bartz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bartz fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bainbridge looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bartz throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bainbridge steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bartz.
Bartz works Bainbridge's body with a nice hook.
Bainbridge keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bartz.
Bartz swings for the body but Bainbridge moves out of range. #T2#
Bartz fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bainbridge on the side of the head.#CL#
Bartz tries to keep at a distance but Bainbridge has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bartz tries a body shot but Bainbridge blocks it.
Bartz missing with knees to the body.
Bainbridge tries to throw a body punch but Bartz avoids it by throwing Bainbridge back against the cage.
Bartz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bartz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bartz with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A shot in the inside from Bainbridge.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
Bartz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bartz lands a leg kick that knocks Bainbridge off balance momentarily.
Bartz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bainbridge was well out of range. Poor timing from Bartz.
Bainbridge bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bainbridge wants to clinch
and Bainbridge takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Bartz throws a hook but Bainbridge avoids it easily.
Bainbridge fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bartz manages to avoid it.
A low kick from Bainbridge is predictable there
and Bartz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bainbridge swinging wildly here.
A nice leg kick from Bainbridge, right into the meat of the thigh.
A low kick from Bainbridge is predictable there
and Bartz counters with a thumping low kick. #T4#
Bainbridge throws an off balance right hand
and Bartz counters with an inside leg kick. #CL#
Bainbridge rushes Bartz and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bainbridge misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bartz swings wildly with an uppercut but Bainbridge uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bartz lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bartz misses with a punch to the body.
Bainbridge swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bainbridge.
Bartz works on Bainbridge's body with a couple of short punches.
Bartz scores with a hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bartz.
Bartz lands a hook that snaps the head of Bainbridge backwards.
Bartz tries to throw a body punch but Bainbridge avoids it by throwing Bartz back against the cage.
Chad Bartz seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bartz lands a nice shot to the body.
Bartz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bartz can't find room to land a body shot as Bainbridge controls the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chad Bartz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Bainbridge on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bainbridge ducks right into an uppercut from Bartz.
Bartz lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bainbridge moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bartz walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bainbridge checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bainbridge pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bainbridge throws a head kick but Bartz moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut there from Bartz.
Chad Bartz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bartz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bainbridge moves away.
Bainbridge takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T1#
Bainbridge keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bainbridge walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bartz misses with a right hand
and Bainbridge counters with a good low kick that Bartz was not able to check. #CL#
Bainbridge forces Bartz back against the cage and clinches.
Bartz tries to work over Bainbridge's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bainbridge prevents a body shot from Bartz.
Bainbridge working aggressively here. #BC2#
Bartz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bainbridge slips a jab from Bartz.
A telegraphed right hand from Bartz misses the target.
Bartz avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T2#
Bartz fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bartz throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bartz lands a right hook to the body.
Bartz works the jab nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bartz throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bartz. That's going to slow Bainbridge down.
Bartz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bainbridge.
Bartz avoids the body shot from Bainbridge.
Bartz only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T3#
Bainbridge takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bartz's corner calls for a 1-2. Bartz obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bartz misses the shot to the body.
Bartz looks to land a left hand but Bainbridge moved out of range nicely.
Bainbridge stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bartz.
Bartz tries to score with a low kick but Bainbridge moves his leg out of the way.
Bartz connects with a solid leg kick.
Bartz throws a leg kick
and Bainbridge counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bainbridge takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T4#
Bartz misses with a looping left.
Bartz connects with a jab.
Bartz tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#KD2#
Bartz drops Bainbridge with a beautiful combination! Bainbridge stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Bartz is looking for the KO!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bartz stuns Bainbridge with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bartz thuds a left hand into Bainbridge's body.
Bainbridge misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bartz counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bainbridge misses with a double jab
and Bartz counters with a nice body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chad Bartz really dominated that round.
That's time! Bainbridge's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Bartz connects with a body shot that sends Bainbridge's belly button to the back.
A low kick from Bartz misses
and Bainbridge cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bartz scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#TD#
Bartz gets caught napping as Bainbridge dives in and scores a takedown. Bartz manages to retain guard.
Bainbridge postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bainbridge accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bartz keeping moving, preventing Bainbridge from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bainbridge throwing strikes from guard but Bartz blocks nicely.
Bainbridge missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Bainbridge in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bainbridge is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bainbridge throws a strike but Bartz rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Bartz trying to control the position from guard on top but Bainbridge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bartz slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Bartz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bainbridge is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bartz is controlling him.
Bartz slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T2#
Bainbridge is controlling Bartz's posture.
Bainbridge wants to get back to his feet but Bartz passes into half guard.
Bainbridge wants to get back to his feet.
Bainbridge is controlling Bartz's position as best he can from this difficult position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3#
Bainbridge takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bainbridge uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bartz.
Bainbridge is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nice shot by Bartz.
Good standup being displayed there by Bartz as he connects with a hook.
Bainbridge walks into a straight right hand from Bartz.
Bartz attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bainbridge feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Bartz lands with a shot to the body. #T4#
Bartz walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bartz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bainbridge sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bartz swinging wildly here.
Bainbridge is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bartz throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A big right from Bartz misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bartz swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bainbridge counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bartz throws a right and a left that Bainbridge avoids nicely.
Bainbridge is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chad Bartz dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Bartz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A quick step to the side and Bainbridge tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bainbridge moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bartz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bainbridge.
Bainbridge misses with a jab to the body
and Bartz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bainbridge thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bainbridge wants to clinch up but Bartz keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bainbridge takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bartz lands a jab to the head.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bainbridge is defended easily by Bartz.#T1#
Bartz lands a slapping body shot.
Bartz misses with a wild body shot.
Bainbridge slips a jab and a cross from Bartz.
Bainbridge 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.#T2#
Bartz lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bartz throws an overhand right that lands on Bainbridge's shoulder, as Bainbridge tries to avoid the shot.
Bainbridge was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bainbridge uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bartz.
Good exchange - Bainbridge coming out on top.
Bainbridge takes a swing at Bartz's ribcage but misses.
Bainbridge lands a glancing blow to the side of Bartz's head.
Bartz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bainbridge uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bartz.
Bartholomew Bainbridge has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Bartz misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bainbridge counters with a straight right hand.
Bainbridge on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bainbridge swings for the body but Bartz moves out of range.
A shot to the body from Bartz misses
letting Bainbridge counter with a right hand.
Bartz misses with a two punch combination.
Bartz misses with a wild body shot.
Bartz fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bainbridge lands with an uppercut that bounces Bartz off the cage and back into range.
Bartz with the inside leg kick. #T4#
Bainbridge with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bartz throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bainbridge drops his hands momentarily and Bartz takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bainbridge moves out of range as Bartz strikes.
Bartz throws a poor cross that misses
and Bainbridge counters with a right hand to the body.
Bartz is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Bainbridge misses with a wild body shot.
Bainbridge dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bartz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chad Bartz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bartz 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 45:50
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 45:50
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chad Bartz!
Chad Bartz is the new light heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Chad Bartz 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: SMASH: Erdogan vs Barkley
Date: Oct 01, 2023

#R1#
Bainbridge displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Thai.
Bainbridge is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Thai with a body shot.
Thai looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Thai tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bainbridge defends well and Thai ends up having to push Bainbridge into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from Bainbridge misses.#BC2#
Bainbridge escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thai is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Bainbridge.
Bainbridge throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Thai counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bainbridge won't be happy with that.

Bainbridge throws Thai to one side and escapes!
Bainbridge looks to land a right hand but Thai moved out of range.
Thai misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wille Thai. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Thai shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bainbridge as he jumps to the side.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Thai.
Bainbridge thows a leg kick but Thai checks it #TD#
and Thai counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Bainbridge is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Thai presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Bainbridge has a couple of punches blocked by Thai.
Bainbridge swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bainbridge tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thai's elbow.
A right hook to the body lands for Bainbridge.
Bainbridge prevents a takedown attempt there. #T2#
Thai blocks an uppercut.
Bainbridge lands with a short head shot on the inside.
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!#TD#
Thai lands a takedown into guard.

Bainbridge manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Thai has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bainbridge is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A short body shot lands from Bainbridge as the two fighters clinch.
Thai is breathing heavily.
Bainbridge stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bainbridge has Thai pressed against the cage.
Bainbridge lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2#
Bainbridge pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bainbridge ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thai moves away.
Thai looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nice uppercut lands for Bainbridge. That snapped Thai's head back. #CUT2#It looks like Wille Thai has been cut.#CL2#
Bainbridge gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T3#
Bainbridge lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bainbridge.
A short left from Bainbridge.
Thai tries to score a body lock takedown but Bainbridge shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A short body shot lands from Bainbridge as the two fighters clinch.
Bainbridge misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bainbridge stops a takedown attempt from Thai.
Thai looking for a takedown. #BC2#
Bainbridge breaks the clinch.
Thai takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bainbridge thuds a left hand into Thai's body.
Bainbridge lands a nice leg kick that just misses Thai's sensitive parts.
A big left from Bainbridge misses. #T4#
Bainbridge buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bainbridge misses with a wild body shot.
Bartholomew Bainbridge is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bainbridge defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Thai.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Bainbridge finds it's way through Thai's defenses.
Thai changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bainbridge tries to avoid it but Thai manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bainbridge to the ground. Bainbridge escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Thai shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bainbridge sprawls well. Bainbridge wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Thai gets slowly back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bartholomew Bainbridge dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wille Thai's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Bainbridge throws a right and a left that Thai avoids nicely.
Thai fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bainbridge throws a right and a left that both miss.
Thai tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bainbridge sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Thai somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bainbridge. Thai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thai drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bainbridge sprawls and moves away.#T1#
Bainbridge ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thai moves away.
Bainbridge clobbers Thai with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bainbridge throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and Thai counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Bainbridge!
Bainbridge is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Thai is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bainbridge is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Bainbridge holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.#SUB#
Thai is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bainbridge knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bainbridge tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Thai wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T2##SUB#
Thai looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Thai is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bainbridge knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Thai wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bainbridge, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Thai tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Thai tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Thai tries to move to mount but Bainbridge blocks the move with his legs.
Bainbridge is looking to regain half guard here but Thai keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Thai is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bainbridge knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Thai looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Bainbridge is trying to work for a sweep but Thai has mounted him!#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bainbridge working to try and regain half guard. #SUB#
Thai goes for an armbar but Bainbridge turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Bainbridge. #SUB#
Thai working for a triangle but Bainbridge defends it easily. #SUB#
Thai is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bainbridge is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Thai looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bainbridge passes into half guard. #SU2#
Bainbridge decides to return to a standing position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bainbridge throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thai darts in looking for a takedown but Bainbridge gets double underhooks and turns Thai into the cage.
Bainbridge feints a counter leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wille Thai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bainbridge pushes Thai back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bartholomew Bainbridge showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Wille Thai's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Thai blocks a jab.
Thai feinted with a counter takedown.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bainbridge darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bainbridge misses with a series of wild punches.
Thai attempts a counter takedown but Bainbridge avoids it well and moves away.
Thai shoots and misses
and Bainbridge 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.
Thai shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bainbridge defends it nicely.#T1#
Bainbridge lands an overhand right.#CL#
Thai moves into the clinch.
Bainbridge working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bainbridge fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thai wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wille Thai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thai is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bainbridge pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bainbridge lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#BC2#
Bainbridge escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bainbridge scores with a jab to the jaw.#T2#
Bainbridge 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.
Thai moves away from the strike by Bainbridge.
Bainbridge scoring well with a low kick there.
Bainbridge swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bainbridge loads up on a big right hand but Thai slips the punch.
Thai fires out a quick counter leg kick but Bainbridge just manages to avoid it.
Bainbridge misses the jab.
Thai shoots in looking for a takedown. Bainbridge tries to sprawl out of it but Thai keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bainbridge manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T3##CL2#
Bainbridge takes the fight into the clinch.
Bainbridge is working Thai over against the cage.#TD#
Thai jumps guard.
Bartholomew Bainbridge has got the better of the ground game so far.#SU2#
Bainbridge gets to his feet - Thai follows without any prompting. #T4#
Bainbridge punishes Thai's body with a nice straight punch.
Bainbridge fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Thai.
Thai dives in for a single leg takedown but Bainbridge sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Thai backing away here, and Bainbridge unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Bainbridge lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Bainbridge.
Thai blocks a body shot from Bainbridge.
Bainbridge presses Thai against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bartholomew Bainbridge seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A right hand to the body from Bainbridge.
Bainbridge lands a hook that snaps the head of Thai backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bainbridge scores with a shoulder strike.
Bainbridge lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Thai is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bainbridge is defending well.
A shot in the inside from Bainbridge.
A short body shot lands from Bainbridge as the two fighters clinch.
Bainbridge lands an uppercut.
Bainbridge lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bartholomew Bainbridge really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wille Thai'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.#R4#
Bainbridge with a body punch. A glancing blow. #TD#
Thai shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bainbridge manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#ES2#
Bainbridge pushes Thai off and scrambles back to his feet.
Bainbridge has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thai fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bainbridge avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bainbridge throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Thai misses with a takedown attempt
and Bainbridge counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Thai thinking. #T1#
Bainbridge scores with a punch to the head.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Bainbridge wants to land a leg kick but Thai is out of range.
Thai drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bainbridge sprawls and moves away.
Bainbridge throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thai feinted with a counter takedown.
Bainbridge throws a hook to the side of Thai's head but Thai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bainbridge is looking to score with low kicks.
Bainbridge moves into range and lands a nice body kick. #T2#
Bainbridge thows a leg kick but Thai checks it #TD#
and Thai counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Thai.
Thai sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bainbridge's guard. #ES2#
Bainbridge kicks off Thai and gets to his feet.
Bartholomew Bainbridge seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thai misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Bainbridge holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wille Thai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bainbridge misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bainbridge lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A right hand to the body from Bainbridge.
Bainbridge lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thai backwards. #BC2#
Bainbridge breaks the clinch.
Bainbridge shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Thai eats them both and turns towards Bainbridge to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#T3#
A swing and a miss from Bainbridge.
A lazy left from Bainbridge finds it's target.
Bainbridge throws out a loose jab but Thai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bainbridge scores with a hook.
Thai fails with the takedown#CL2#
and Bainbridge counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Bainbridge lands a hook that snaps the head of Thai backwards.
Bainbridge just leaning against Thai, taking a breather. #T4#
Thai is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bainbridge pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Thai is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bainbridge is defending well.
Bainbridge scores with a shot to the side of Thai's head.
Thai is working for takedown but Bainbridge is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC2#
Bainbridge escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Bainbridge connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Thai momentarily.
Thai has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bainbridge finds it's way round the side to connect with Thai's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bainbridge lands a nice hook to Thai's body. Thai takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bainbridge connects with a good right hand that stumbles Thai. Thai circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Thai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bainbridge.
Thai seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bartholomew Bainbridge dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Wille Thai's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R5#
Bainbridge scores with a body shot.
Thai closes the distance and clinches up with Bainbridge, looking for a takedown. Thai pushes Bainbridge against the cage but Bainbridge circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bainbridge dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Bainbridge. No joy for Thai on that attempt.
Thai moves away from the strike by Bainbridge.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot lands for Bainbridge.
Bainbridge lands a nice hook to Thai's body. Thai takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T1#
Thai has a takedown stuffed.
Bainbridge is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wille Thai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bainbridge throws a head kick that misses.
Bainbridge lands with a nice body punch.
Thai fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bainbridge is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Bainbridge leaves Thai with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bainbridge is looking for the big counter here.#T2#
Bainbridge jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bainbridge misses with a wild body shot.
Bainbridge misses with a looping left.
Thai changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bainbridge scores with a kick to the midsection.
A punch combination from Bainbridge misses.
Bainbridge keeps Thai at a distance using the push kick.
Bartholomew Bainbridge is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Bainbridge keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bainbridge tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thai was well out of range. Poor timing from Bainbridge.
Bainbridge lands a jab to Thai's midsection.
Bainbridge stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bainbridge wants it to stay on the feet.
A slow jab from Bainbridge misses its intended target.
Thai takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T4#
Thai slips under a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Bainbridge misses the target.
Bainbridge lands a nice shot that snaps Thai's head back.
Thai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bainbridge.
Thai is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Bainbridge.
Bainbridge just misses with a punch to the body.
Thai is looking to counter the offense by Bainbridge and move into the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bainbridge throws a right and a left that Thai avoids nicely.
Wille Thai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bainbridge works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 43:50
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 43:50
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 44:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bartholomew Bainbridge!
Bartholomew Bainbridge is the new light heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Bartholomew Bainbridge thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SMASH: Storm vs Furioto
Date: Sep 02, 2023

#R1##CL#
Payton clinches with his opponent.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bainbridge.
Payton can't find room to land a body shot as Bainbridge controls the action.
Payton definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Payton pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Payton takes a shot to the head.
Bainbridge is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Payton gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Payton working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Payton throws a punch but it's blocked by Bainbridge.
Bainbridge has a couple of punches blocked by Payton.
Payton is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bainbridge is keeping busy.
Payton is looking to control Bainbridge's arms but Bainbridge gets an underhook and turns him. Now Payton has his back to the cage.
Bainbridge misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Payton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payton lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Bainbridge misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bainbridge. #T1#
Bainbridge misses with the head strike.
Payton blocking some punches.
Payton blocks an uppercut.
Payton swings wildly with an uppercut but Bainbridge uses good head movement to avoid it.
Payton blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bainbridge creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Bainbridge fails to land.
A nice right hand lands inside from Payton.
Bainbridge tries to work over Payton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bainbridge lands with a short shot to the head.
Payton tries to work over Bainbridge's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A body shot lands from Bainbridge.
Bainbridge lands a hook that snaps the head of Payton backwards.
Bainbridge lands a body shot.
Bainbridge blocks the elbow strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Payton.
Payton prevents a body shot from Bainbridge. #T2#
Nice body punch from Payton - that landed with a thud.
Payton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bainbridge displaying some good clinch control by pressing Payton up against the cage.
Bainbridge looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bainbridge misses with some punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bainbridge working aggressively here.
Bainbridge tries to work over Payton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bainbridge lands a nice shot to the body.
Bainbridge throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Paytons head.
Bainbridge has a couple of punches blocked by Payton.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Payton tries a body shot but Bainbridge blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Payton.
Bainbridge is leaning against Payton and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bainbridge struggles to land a body shot inside as Payton controls his hands.
Bainbridge has a couple of punches blocked by Payton. #T3#
Payton trying to stall but Bainbridge improves his position.
Bainbridge lands with a short shot to the head.
Payton stalling in the clinch but Bainbridge improves position.
Payton prevents Bainbridge from breaking the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bainbridge.
Payton has a couple of punches blocked by Bainbridge.
Bainbridge swings wildly with an uppercut but Payton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bainbridge is working Payton over against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bainbridge.
Bainbridge working aggressively here.
Bainbridge misses with a short punch on the inside.
Payton prevents a body shot from Bainbridge.
Bainbridge lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bainbridge blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bainbridge lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Payton trying to stall but Bainbridge improves his position. #T4#
Payton misses with some punches.
Bainbridge throws a punch but it's blocked by Payton.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Payton.
Bainbridge lands a shoulder strike.
Payton swings wildly with an uppercut but Bainbridge uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bainbridge lands with a right to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Payton lands a shot to the body.
Payton swings wildly with an uppercut but Bainbridge uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bainbridge doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Payton working aggressively here.
Payton is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Payton lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bainbridge misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bainbridge misses with some punches.
Payton swings wildly with an uppercut but Bainbridge uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bartholomew Bainbridge dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Bainbridge ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bainbridge is trying to counter with his kicks.
Bainbridge uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Payton.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bainbridge lands a body shot.
Payton's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Payton misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Bainbridge.
Payton throws a head punch that misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Payton lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bainbridge has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Bainbridge fails to land.
Payton being controlled against the cage.
Payton trying to stall but Bainbridge improves his position.
Bainbridge tries to work over Payton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Payton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bainbridge throws a head punch that misses.
Bainbridge is struggling to control the position.
Payton trying to stall but Bainbridge improves his position.
Payton taking a breather.
Payton is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Bainbridge swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Payton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Payton fails to land.
Bainbridge lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bainbridge swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bainbridge doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bainbridge misses with a punch on the inside.
Payton is looking to control Bainbridge's arms but Bainbridge gets an underhook and turns him. Now Payton has his back to the cage.
Bainbridge swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bainbridge.
Payton blocks an uppercut. #T2#
Payton prevents Bainbridge from breaking the clinch.
Bainbridge goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Payton looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Bainbridge can't find room to land a body shot as Payton controls the action.
Payton throws a head punch that misses.
Bainbridge lands with a right to the head.
Payton working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Payton blocking some punches.
Bainbridge misses with a punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Bainbridge.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bainbridge scores with a shot to the side of Payton's head.
Bainbridge gets through Payton's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bainbridge lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Payton backwards.
Bainbridge tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bainbridge blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bainbridge can't find room to land a body shot as Payton controls the action.
Payton's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T3#
Bainbridge stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Payton working aggressively here.
Payton tries to throw a body punch but Bainbridge avoids it by throwing Payton back against the cage.
Payton tries to throw a body punch but Bainbridge avoids it by throwing Payton back against the cage.
Bainbridge fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Bainbridge scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bartholomew Bainbridge seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Payton lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bainbridge misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Payton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bainbridge misses with a punch to the body.
Bainbridge misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bainbridge lands with a left to the head.
Bainbridge fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bainbridge lands a body punch in the clinch.
Payton blocks a body shot from Bainbridge.
Payton misses with the head strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Payton. #T4#
Bainbridge lands a body punch.
Bainbridge can't find room to land a body shot as Payton controls the action.
Bainbridge lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Payton backwards.
Payton tries to stall but Bainbridge uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bainbridge wants a takedown.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bainbridge.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Payton misses with a body punch.
Payton blocks a body shot from Bainbridge.
Bainbridge blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Payton.
Payton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Payton misses with a short punch on the inside.
Payton throws a head punch that misses.
Bainbridge wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Payton working aggressively here.
Bainbridge misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bartholomew Bainbridge 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#
Payton misses with a hook. Bainbridge ducked under it nicely.
Bainbridge throws out a counter right but Payton avoids it with no problem.
Payton misses with a looping right.
A countering left hand to the body from Bainbridge misses.
A low kick from Payton is predictable there
and Bainbridge cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Payton waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bainbridge.
Bainbridge is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Payton with a body shot.
Bainbridge tries to clinch but Payton is having none of it.
Payton misses with an uppercut
and Bainbridge counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Walter Payton has been cut.
Bainbridge slips a straight right by Payton.
Bainbridge is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Bainbridge throws out a powerful jab.
Payton thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payton swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Payton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bainbridge manages to avoid it.
Bainbridge is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Payton scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Payton scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#T1#
Payton throws a solid leg kick but Bainbridge takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Payton.
Bainbridge displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Payton throws out the jab.
Payton swings widly with a right hand
and Bainbridge connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bainbridge bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bainbridge fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Payton.
Payton swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bainbridge counters with a nice uppercut.
Bainbridge throws a leg kick but Payton checks it.
Payton throwing a counter right hand but Bainbridge manages to avoid it.
Bainbridge moves away from the strike by Payton. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Payton leaning against his opponent.
Payton lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bainbridge lands with a light punch inside.
Walter Payton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Bainbridge working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bainbridge working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A body shot lands from Payton.
Bainbridge lands a hook to the side of the head.
Payton blocks a body shot from Bainbridge.
Payton gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bainbridge.
Bainbridge blocks a body shot from Payton.
Bainbridge fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Bainbridge.
Bainbridge throws a head punch that misses.
Payton can't find room to land a body shot as Bainbridge controls the action.
Bainbridge throws a punch but it's blocked by Payton.
Payton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bainbridge pushes Payton back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bainbridge is trying to push Payton away but Payton has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T3#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bainbridge.
Payton pushes off an throws an elbow but Bainbridge leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Payton misses with a body punch.
Bainbridge tries a body shot but Payton blocks it.
Payton misses with some punches.
Bainbridge misses with a punch on the inside.
Bainbridge is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Payton is defending well.
Payton is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Bainbridge misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Bainbridge pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bainbridge scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Payton doesn't seem bothered though. #CL2#
Bainbridge closes the distance and pushes Payton back into the cage.
Bainbridge misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bainbridge throws a punch but it's blocked by Payton. #T4#
Payton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Payton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bainbridge is leaning against Payton and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bainbridge.
Payton blocks a body shot from Bainbridge.
Bainbridge softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bainbridge.
Bainbridge misses with the head strike.
Bainbridge is working Payton over against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Payton tries to work over Bainbridge's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bainbridge blocking some punches.
Bainbridge fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Payton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bainbridge misses with a punch to the body.
Bainbridge is looking for a takedown.
Walter Payton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bartholomew Bainbridge.
Bainbridge goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Payton takes a shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Payton fails to land.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bartholomew Bainbridge comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bainbridge 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bartholomew Bainbridge!
Bartholomew Bainbridge seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Walter Payton was interviewed post fight and said 'Bullsh*t'.

Event: SMASH: Thai vs Averyanov
Date: Aug 06, 2023

#R1#
Hasselhoff looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bainbridge quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Hasselhoff scores with a nice strike.
Nice defenses there by Bainbridge.#TD#
Bainbridge closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hasselhoff's guard.
Bainbridge throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bainbridge sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bainbridge postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hasselhoff can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB2#
Hasselhoff is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bainbridge is aware though and is defending well.
Bainbridge 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hasselhoff keeping moving, preventing Bainbridge from controlling successfully.
Bainbridge scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bainbridge is in close to Hasselhoff's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hasselhoff is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T1#
Hasselhoff has momentary wrist control but Bainbridge slips an elbow through the middle.
Bainbridge is working Hasselhoff over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB2#
Hasselhoff has his foot on Bainbridge's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bainbridge works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Hasselhoff working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bainbridge doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bainbridge manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hasselhoff is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bainbridge working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bainbridge's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB2#
Bainbridge avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bainbridge makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bainbridge landing with the ground and pound. #T2#
Hasselhoff is pulling down on Bainbridge's head. It's preventing any offense from Bainbridge, at least for the moment.#SUB2#
Bainbridge avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bainbridge wants to control from the top but Hasselhoff keeps moving.
Bainbridge 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.#SUB2#
Hasselhoff looking for subs off his back but Bainbridge has passed one foot through into half guard. #SUB2#
Hasselhoff is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bainbridge pulls his head out easily.
Bainbridge trying to control from half guard but Hasselhoff is working away. #T3#
Hasselhoff is looking for a sweep. Bainbridge is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hasselhoff wants to control but Bainbridge is keeping busy.
Bainbridge uses his free foot to push down on Hasselhoff's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Hasselhoff.
Bainbridge cracks Hasselhoff with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Bainbridge tries to control but Hasselhoff wriggling away.
Hasselhoff is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bainbridge dominating with strikes here.
Hasselhoff regains half guard.
Hasselhoff wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Hasselhoff looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4##SUB2#
Hasselhoff looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hasselhoff has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bainbridge is working away from the top position though.
Bainbridge looks to land a strike but Hasselhoff avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Hasselhoff wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Bainbridge passes into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bainbridge tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Hasselhoff.
Bainbridge sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hasselhoff defending well though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bartholomew Bainbridge dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Hasselhoff misses with a looping right.
Bainbridge tests Hasselhoff's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT#It looks like Misha Hasselhoff has been cut.
Hasselhoff misses with a wild body shot.
Hasselhoff lands a really nice looking cross but Bainbridge seems unphased.
Bainbridge avoids the head kick by Hasselhoff.
Hasselhoff throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bainbridge counters with a stiff right hand. #CL#
Bainbridge fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hasselhoff, pushing him back against the cage.
Bainbridge has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hasselhoff avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hasselhoff prevents a takedown attempt there.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bainbridge prevents a body shot from Hasselhoff.
Hasselhoff prevents a body shot from Bainbridge.
Bainbridge drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bartholomew Bainbridge. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bainbridge struggles to land a body shot inside as Hasselhoff controls his hands. #T1#
Hasselhoff tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bainbridge's elbow.
Hasselhoff tries to work over Bainbridge's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bainbridge tries for a takedown but Hasselhoff manages to get underhooks.
Hasselhoff is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hasselhoff misses with the head strike.
Hasselhoff misses with the head strike.
Hasselhoff misses with the head strike.
Hasselhoff misses with the head strike.
Hasselhoff tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bainbridge throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bainbridge.
Hasselhoff tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bainbridge wants a takedown but no success here.
Hasselhoff lands a body punch.
Bainbridge swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bainbridge struggles to land a body shot inside as Hasselhoff controls his hands.
Bainbridge lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bainbridge lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bainbridge.
Bainbridge lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T2#
Hasselhoff blocking some punches.
Bainbridge lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hasselhoff blocks a body shot from Bainbridge.
Hasselhoff working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bainbridge lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hasselhoff backwards.
Hasselhoff struggles to land a body shot inside as Bainbridge controls his hands.
Bainbridge is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A right handed body shot lands from Bainbridge.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bainbridge.
Hasselhoff has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Bainbridge seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Hasselhoff can turn it around.
Hasselhoff makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hasselhoff scores with a knee to the head.
Bainbridge has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hasselhoff after a bit of a struggle.
Bainbridge has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hasselhoff is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bainbridge throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Bainbridge fails to land.
A hook to the body from Bainbridge.
Hasselhoff blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hasselhoff crunches a lovely knee into Bainbridge's ribcage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hasselhoff can't find room to land a body shot as Bainbridge controls the action.
Bainbridge misses with the head strike. #T3#
Hasselhoff lands a knee to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Hasselhoff.
A short right from Hasselhoff.
Hasselhoff makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hasselhoff tries to work over Bainbridge's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hasselhoff lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bainbridge backwards.
Hasselhoff lands a right hand.
Hasselhoff tries a body shot but Bainbridge blocks it. #BC2#
Hasselhoff's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hasselhoff lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bainbridge takes a step back to recover.
Misha Hasselhoff is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A punch lands to the side of Bainbridge 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hasselhoff throws a hook but Bainbridge blocks it.
Bainbridge was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hasselhoff slips a straight right by Bainbridge.
Bainbridge on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bainbridge closes the distance and clinches up with Hasselhoff, looking for a takedown. Bainbridge pushes Hasselhoff against the cage but Hasselhoff circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#T4#
Hasselhoff misses with a right hand
and Bainbridge counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hasselhoff loads up on a big right hand but Bainbridge slips the punch.
Bainbridge walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#KD2#
Hasselhoff lands a big right hand that sends Bainbridge crashing to the mat! Hasselhoff stays standing though and waves Bainbridge back to his feet!#ROC2#Bainbridge is rocked!
Misha Hasselhoff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bainbridge avoids the body shot from Hasselhoff.
Hasselhoff swings widly with a right hand
and Bainbridge counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hasselhoff misses with the body kick
and Bainbridge counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bainbridge tries to clinch there but Hasselhoff circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hasselhoff throws a right hand that Bainbridge ducks under and follows up with a left that Bainbridge also avoids with ease.
Bainbridge throws a counter high kick but Hasselhoff was just alert enough to avoid it.
Bainbridge moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hasselhoff throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bainbridge counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Misha Hasselhoff showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Misha Hasselhoff's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Hasselhoff misses with a straight left.
Hasselhoff tries to bum rush Bainbridge with a series of wild strikes but Bainbridge uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bainbridge swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hasselhoff lands a slapping body shot.
Bainbridge moves out of range as Hasselhoff strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Bainbridge misses the target.
Hasselhoff misses with an uppercut
and Bainbridge counters with a head kick. That will keep Hasselhoff thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
A low kick from Hasselhoff is predictable there
and Bainbridge counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice defenses there by Bainbridge.
Bainbridge appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hasselhoff throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hasselhoff looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hasselhoff lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hasselhoff throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bainbridge counters with a nice leg kick.
Hasselhoff takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bainbridge scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
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 big left from Hasselhoff misses. #T1#
Bainbridge with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hasselhoff misses with a right hand
and Bainbridge counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hasselhoff misses with a right hand
and Bainbridge connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hasselhoff takes one on the button.#CL#
Bainbridge has closed the distance and engaged Hasselhoff in a clinch.
Bainbridge tries to throw a body punch but Hasselhoff avoids it by throwing Bainbridge back against the cage.
Bainbridge prevents a body shot from Hasselhoff.
Bainbridge tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Hasselhoff breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bainbridge blocks a jab.
A swing and a miss from Hasselhoff.
Hasselhoff swings widly with a right hand
and Bainbridge counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
Bainbridge rushes Hasselhoff and presses him up against the cage.#T2#
A shot in the inside from Bainbridge.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short uppercut from Hasselhoff.
Bainbridge lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Misha Hasselhoff seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hasselhoff misses with a body punch.
Bainbridge misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bainbridge stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bainbridge presses Hasselhoff against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hasselhoff misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bainbridge scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bainbridge lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hasselhoff backwards.
Hasselhoff using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bainbridge has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bainbridge lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hasselhoff misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bainbridge is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hasselhoff gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Bainbridge has a couple of punches blocked by Hasselhoff.
Bainbridge has a couple of punches blocked by Hasselhoff. #BC2#
Hasselhoff pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hasselhoff pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T3#
Bainbridge throws out a powerful jab.
Hasselhoff is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bainbridge.
Hasselhoff pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bainbridge throwing a counter right hand but Hasselhoff manages to avoid it.
Hasselhoff throws a big shot that misses.
Bainbridge swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bainbridge on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A low kick lands for Bainbridge.
Hasselhoff misses with a body shot.
Bainbridge connects with the punch.
Hasselhoff swings widly with a right hand
and Bainbridge counters with a leg kick. #CL#
Bainbridge gets a clinch.
Bainbridge lands with a short shot to the head.
Bainbridge gets through Hasselhoff's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bainbridge lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bainbridge can't get the takedown. #T4#
Hasselhoff throws a head punch that misses.
Hasselhoff misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Bainbridge.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bainbridge.
Bainbridge misses with some punches.
Bainbridge tries to score a body lock takedown but Hasselhoff shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bartholomew Bainbridge. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hasselhoff blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Hasselhoff breaks from the clinch.
Hasselhoff swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bainbridge counters with a low kick, right behind Hasselhoff 's knee.
Hasselhoff scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bainbridge in his tracks.
Bainbridge uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hasselhoff.
Bainbridge scores with the left hand. Hasselhoff knows he should have avoided that one.
Misha Hasselhoff seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bainbridge moves out of range as Hasselhoff throws a body kick. #CL#
Bainbridge drives through and clinches with Hasselhoff against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bartholomew Bainbridge showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bainbridge 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: ENIGMA 175
Date: Jul 02, 2023

#R1#
Bainbridge just misses with a punch to the body.
Dredd with a nice calf kick.
We've been informed that Dredd 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.
Bainbridge looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bainbridge moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromDredd.
Dredd with the inside leg kick.
Dredd throws a looping overhand right but Bainbridge ducks down to avoid it.
Dredd throws the left hand but Bainbridge avoids the punch easily.
Dredd swings for the body but Bainbridge moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dredd scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bainbridge misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dredd.
Bainbridge lands a nice shot to the body.
Dredd lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T1#
Dredd keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dredd! But no joy.
Bainbridge slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Dredd defending well as Bainbridge loads up on a big left hand.
Bainbridge misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Dredd counters with an inside leg kick.
Dredd lands with an uppercut that bounces Bainbridge off the cage and back into range.
No joy there for Bainbridge, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dredd doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Dredd throws a head kick that Bainbridge semi-blocks.
Bainbridge looks for the body kick but Dredd saw that one coming.
Dredd misses the shot to the body.
Bainbridge 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.
Bainbridge gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Dredd connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
A swing and a miss from Bainbridge.
Dredd lands with a kick to the ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dredd misses with a hook to the body
and Bainbridge counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bainbridge takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Dredd scoring well with a low kick there.
Dredd misses with a hook. Bainbridge ducked under it nicely.
Dredd checks the leg kick.
Bainbridge throws a nice looking combination but Dredd bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bainbridge connects with a leg kick. #T3#
Bainbridge throws a head kick but Dredd moves out of range.
Dredd buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bainbridge misses the body punch
and Dredd counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Dredd sizes up Bainbridge with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dredd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bainbridge moves away.
Dredd walks into a jab.
Bainbridge scores with a nice strike.
Dredd avoids the head kick by Bainbridge.
Bainbridge backing away here, and Dredd unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Dredd throws a body kick that misses
and Bainbridge counters with a good low kick that Dredd was not able to check.
Dredd connects with a single shot there.#T4#
Good standup being displayed there by Dredd as he connects with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bainbridge scores with a jab to the body.
Bainbridge thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dredd only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Dredd misses with a low kick.
Dredd on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bainbridge misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bainbridge changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bainbridge dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dredd misses with a body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Brock Dredd will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Bainbridge lands with a nice body punch.
Dredd gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bainbridge.
Dredd misses with a lunging right hand
and Bainbridge counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bainbridge is looking to wear down Dredd with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Dredd misses with a kick to the body.
Dredd throws a push kick but Bainbridge slaps the foot to one side.
Bainbridge has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bainbridge there as he acknowledges the shot.
A shot to the body from Bainbridge misses
and Dredd counters with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slapping body kick lands there for Dredd.
Bainbridge is looking to land body kicks.
Dredd appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bainbridge throws the kick towards the body but Dredd avoids it.
Dredd was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T1#
Jab from Dredd.
Dredd throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bainbridge stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bainbridge takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Dredd lands a jab to the nose.
Dredd jabbing away but nothing is landing.
As Dredd tries to get set, Bainbridge tries to push him back and clinch up but Dredd manages to avoid the attempt.
Bainbridge throws a right hand that Dredd ducks under and follows up with a left that Dredd also avoids with ease.
Dredd lets loose with a powerful body kick. Bainbridge will feel that in the morning.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dredd slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bainbridge misses with a jab to the body
and Dredd counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
A solid leg kick lands there for Dredd.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bainbridge takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Brock Dredd seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bainbridge takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Dredd - that will leave a mark!
Dredd jabs Bainbridge to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dredd uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dredd misses with a hook.#KD2#
Dredd lands a big head kick that sends Bainbridge tumbling to the mat! Dredd takes a step backwards and waves Bainbridge back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2#It looks like Bartholomew Bainbridge has been cut.
Dredd turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T3#
Dredd slips under a jab.
Bainbridge lands a jab to Dredd's midsection.
Nice straight punches there by Dredd. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dredd.
Bainbridge takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dredd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dredd.
Dredd scores with a hook to the body. Bainbridge takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bainbridge swings widly with a right hand
and Dredd counters with a thumping low kick.
Bainbridge takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#T4#
Dredd looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A jab lands there for Dredd.
Dredd misses with an uppercut.
Bainbridge throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Dredd counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bainbridge with a jab.
Bainbridge has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Bainbridge misses with a double jab.
Bainbridge misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dredd feints a counter leg kick.
Bainbridge is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bainbridge jabs at Dredd's body.
Dredd misses with a left hand
and Bainbridge counters with a nice body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brock Dredd showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bartholomew Bainbridge's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Dredd buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bainbridge cracks Dredd with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dredd throws a sloppy head kick and Bainbridge moves out of range easily.
Bainbridge half committed to a counter leg kick.
Dredd has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bainbridge swings away with a body shot that misses
and Dredd counters with a left to the body.
Bainbridge gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dredd.
Bainbridge will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A low kick from Bainbridge misses
and Dredd counters with an inside leg kick.
Dredd throws a hook to the side of Bainbridge's head but Bainbridge sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bainbridge defending well as Dredd loads up on a big left hand.
Dredd dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bainbridge. That did some damage!
Bainbridge swings for the body but Dredd moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dredd! But no joy.#T1#
Dredd throws a shot to the body.
Dredd avoids a kick to the body.
A lazy left from Dredd finds it's target.
Dredd displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bainbridge throws out the jab.
Nice defenses there by Bainbridge.
Dredd missing with a left hand there. Bainbridge was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bainbridge missing with a left hand there. Dredd was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bainbridge misses with a looping left.
Bainbridge avoids a kick to the body. #T2#
Bainbridge swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dredd counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Good exchange - Dredd coming out on top.
Dredd keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Bainbridge might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bainbridge. Dredd does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dredd only half commits to the counter leg kick.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Dredd. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Dredd lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dredd lands a nice looking body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice straight punches there by Dredd. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dredd.
Dredd misses with a wild body shot.
Dredd connects with a leg kick. #T3#
Dredd takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dredd misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bainbridge counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bainbridge tries a head kick but it misses.
Bainbridge closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Dredd with the inside leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Dredd.
Nice body kick there by Dredd.#T4#
A low kick from Bainbridge misses
enabling Dredd to counter with a crisp jab.
Dredd throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bainbridge wants to land a leg kick but Dredd is out of range.
A nice leg kick from Dredd, right into the meat of the thigh.
Good work by Bainbridge as he checks the leg kick.
Bainbridge rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dredd counters with a straight right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dredd throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bainbridge throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dredd connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brock Dredd really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bartholomew Bainbridge's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Dredd takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Dredd throws a leg kick but Bainbridge checks it.
Bainbridge has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bainbridge there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dredd misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Bainbridge misses the target.
Bainbridge misses with an uppercut
and Dredd counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Dredd changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bainbridge takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dredd thumps Bainbridge with a low kick.
A big right from Bainbridge misses. #T1#
Bainbridge misses with a wild body shot.
It seemed like Dredd was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dredd thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Bainbridge if he has to take too many more of those.
Bainbridge thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dredd throws a jab when Bainbridge was well out of range.
Dredd misses with an uppercut.
Bainbridge has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bainbridge there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bainbridge cracks Dredd with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dredd fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bainbridge manages to avoid it.
Bainbridge misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Bainbridge connects with a right hand. Dredd shakes it off.
Dredd jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dredd lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dredd tests Bainbridge's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dredd keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bainbridge.
Dredd scores with a kick to the midsection.
Bainbridge swinging wildly here.
Bainbridge pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T3#
Bainbridge fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dredd manages to avoid it.
Bainbridge motions for Dredd to come forward. Bainbridge throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bainbridge scores with a nice head shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dredd.
Dredd lands a jab to Bainbridge's midsection.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dredd.
Bainbridge takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A head kick misses from Bainbridge. #T4#
Dredd just misses with a punch to the body.
No joy there for Dredd, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dredd lands with a straight right. Bainbridge didn't see that one coming.
Dredd ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bainbridge swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dredd shapes to counter with a head kick.
Bainbridge's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Bainbridge digs a good body shot into Dredd's ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bainbridge tries to clinch
and Dredd counters with a straight right hand.
Dredd fakes the leg kick and cracks Bainbridge in the body.
Dredd bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brock Dredd dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Bartholomew Bainbridge's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R5#
Dredd chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bainbridge throws the left hand but Dredd avoids the punch easily.
Dredd with the inside leg kick.
Dredd buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dredd avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bainbridge avoids the body shot from Dredd.
Bainbridge appears to be looking for a big counter.
Bainbridge rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dredd counters with a stiff right hand.
Bainbridge looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bainbridge lands with a nice body punch. #T1#
Bainbridge with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dredd lands a nice looking body shot.
Dredd scores with a leg kick.
Dredd looks to land a left hand but Bainbridge moved out of range nicely.
Bainbridge swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bainbridge connects with a solid leg kick.
Dredd is looking to score with low kicks.
Bainbridge slips under a jab.
Dredd lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dredd is looking to chop away at Bainbridge's legs. #T2#
Bainbridge misses with a looping right.
Bainbridge rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dredd counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bainbridge wants to clinch but Dredd slips to the side
and Dredd counters with a stiff right hand.
Dredd connects with a jab.
Bainbridge missing with a left hand there. Dredd was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dredd fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bainbridge.
Dredd blocks a jab.
Dredd connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bartholomew Bainbridge has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Dredd lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bainbridge.
Bainbridge throws an off balance right hand
and Dredd counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bainbridge walks forward, straight into a front kick from Dredd.
Dredd buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bainbridge looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dredd looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bainbridge misses with a hook
and Dredd counters with a body kick.
Bainbridge has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dredd.#T4#
A solid body kick from Dredd.
Bainbridge on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dredd. Dredd obviously looking to wear him down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dredd tries a head kick but it misses.
Dredd walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bainbridge connects with a body shot.
Dredd tries to land a front kick but Bainbridge steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dredd throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bainbridge on the side of the head.
Bainbridge misses with a body shot
and Dredd counters with a straight right hand.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 46:50
Judge William Peck scores the fight 46:49
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brock Dredd!
Brock Dredd is the new light heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Brock Dredd 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: ENIGMA 173
Date: Jun 18, 2023

#R1#
Gage fails with a takedown attempt. #TD#
Bainbridge gets caught napping as Gage dives in and scores a takedown. Bainbridge manages to retain guard.
Gage pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bainbridge is keeping the position for now.
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.
Bainbridge keeping moving, preventing Gage from controlling successfully.
Bainbridge is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gage is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bainbridge looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gage is one step ahead there.
Bainbridge is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T1#
Gage trying to control but Bainbridge postures up.
Gage tries to roll over but Bainbridge keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gage is working hard here to advance position.
Gage gets full guard.
Gage looking for a sweep. Not yet Gage, not yet. #SUB#
Gage escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bainbridge gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bainbridge has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Gage is proving hard to escape from. #SU2#
Gage is working an open guard so Bainbridge takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
A big right from Bainbridge misses. #T2#
Bainbridge throws a looping overhand right but Gage ducks down to avoid it.
Gage uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bainbridge.
Gage blocks the body kick.
Bainbridge throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That kick from Bainbridge tenderised Gage's leg. Gage is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bainbridge throws a sloppy head kick and Gage moves out of range easily.
Gage appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bainbridge looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A jab from Bainbridge misses.
Nice shot by Bainbridge.#CUT2#It looks like Oscar Gage has been cut.
Gage looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bainbridge is fending him off so far but Gage persists. Nope, Bainbridge circles away and we're back to standing.#T3#
Bainbridge will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bainbridge avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gage backing away here, and Bainbridge unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Gage slips under a jab from Bainbridge.
Bainbridge misses with an uppercut #TD#
and Gage counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Gage showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bainbridge managing to control the position. #T4#
Bainbridge wants to stand but Gage is controlling the position.
Gage pushes down on Bainbridge's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Gage wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bainbridge keeps working. #SUB#
Gage is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bainbridge is staying active underneath Gage, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bartholomew Bainbridge dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Oscar Gage's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Bainbridge goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Gage tries to clinch there but Bainbridge circles away.
Bainbridge cracks Gage with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CL#
Gage moves into the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bainbridge.
Gage has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bainbridge after a bit of a struggle.
Bainbridge lands with a left to the head.
Bainbridge can't find room to land a body shot as Gage controls the action.
Gage blocking some punches.
Gage digs a right hand underneath Bainbridge's ribcage. Bainbridge let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bainbridge has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bainbridge misses with a punch on the inside.
Gage is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bainbridge to keep the fight standing.
Bainbridge tries to throw a body punch but Gage avoids it by throwing Bainbridge back against the cage.
Gage digs a right hand into Bainbridge's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bainbridge's gas tank.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gage drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bainbridge gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oscar Gage. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bainbridge lands with a light punch inside. #T1#
Bainbridge gets through Gage's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bainbridge misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bainbridge gets underhooks to prevent Gage's takedown attempt.
Gage changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bainbridge fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Bainbridge. No joy for Gage on that attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bainbridge. Gage does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gage goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Bainbridge throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Gage drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bainbridge sprawls and moves away.
Bainbridge is looking to slow Gage down with leg kicks.
Gage will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gage slips under a jab from Bainbridge.#T2#
Gage takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bartholomew Bainbridge is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bainbridge waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gage.
Gage tries to counter with a takedown but Bainbridge is quick to defend against it.
Bainbridge throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A shot to the liver by Bainbridge. Beautiful body shot.
Gage misses with a left hand
and Bainbridge counters with a low kick, right behind Gage 's knee.
Gage tries for a takedown but Bainbridge circles away easily
and Bainbridge counters with a stiff right hand.
Gage takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gage takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T3#
Gage checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Gage tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Bainbridge manages to circle out of the way.
Nice sprawl there from Bainbridge as Gage shoots in.
The fighters circling - Bainbridge throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gage shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bainbridge sprawls well. Bainbridge wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gage gets slowly back to his feet.
Gage moves out of range of the body kick.
Gage fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fighters circling - Bainbridge throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gage swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T4#
Gage dives in for a single leg takedown but Bainbridge sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bainbridge doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bainbridge lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bainbridge tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gage blocks a body shot from Bainbridge.
Gage drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bainbridge pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bainbridge lands a nice looking kick to the body. Gage takes a step back to recover.
Bainbridge blocks a jab.
Bainbridge thumps Gage with a low kick.
Bainbridge keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bartholomew Bainbridge showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Oscar Gage'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.#R3#
Bainbridge goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bainbridge swings for the body but Gage moves out of range.
Bainbridge tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gage was well out of range. Poor timing from Bainbridge.
Bainbridge tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gage was well out of range. Poor timing from Bainbridge.
Bainbridge defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gage.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bainbridge! But no joy.
Bainbridge lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gage at a distance.
No luck for Gage with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bainbridge misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gage slips under a jab from Bainbridge.
It looked like Gage was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T1##CL#
Gage pushes Bainbridge up against the cage in a clinch.
Bainbridge lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gage goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bainbridge prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oscar Gage. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gage is trying to drag Bainbridge to the mat but Bainbridge just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bainbridge lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bainbridge pushes Gage back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bainbridge lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gage backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bainbridge.
Bainbridge misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Bainbridge escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gage throws a right and a left that both miss.
Oscar Gage is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bainbridge throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gage on the side of the head. #T2#
Gage is looking to clinch but Bainbridge is avoiding it.
Gage throws a big shot that misses.
Gage looks to land a right hand but Bainbridge moved out of range.
Bainbridge throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gage tries to clinch up but Bainbridge circles away and keeps his distance.
Gage swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bainbridge counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC2#Gage is rocked!
Bainbridge pounces like a tiger and cracks Gage with a vicious hook! Gage is down but not out! Bainbridge follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Bartholomew Bainbridge!
Bartholomew Bainbridge is the new light heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Bartholomew Bainbridge, 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: ENIGMA 170
Date: May 28, 2023

#R1#
A cross from Faolin lands.
Faolin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bainbridge.
Bainbridge throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bainbridge with a nice cross.
Bainbridge keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Faolin.
Bainbridge throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL#
Faolin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Faolin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Faolin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Faolin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bainbridge swings wildly with an uppercut but Faolin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bainbridge swings wildly with an uppercut but Faolin uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Faolin trying to land knees to the body.
Bainbridge fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bainbridge lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bainbridge.
Faolin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Faolin scores with a nice hook to the head.#T1#
Bainbridge lands with a left to the head.
Bainbridge stalling the fight.
Our sources have told us that Faolin has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Faolin missing with knees to the body.
Bainbridge misses with a hook to the ribs.
Faolin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bainbridge misses with a punch on the inside.
Bainbridge misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bainbridge lands a left hand.
Bainbridge misses with a body punch.
Bainbridge tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Faolin's elbow.
Bainbridge on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bainbridge fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bainbridge working aggressively here.
A short left from Bainbridge.
Bainbridge throws a head punch that misses.
Faolin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Faolin misses with a body punch.
Faolin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bainbridge avoids it.
Faolin putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bainbridge in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Faolin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bainbridge. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bainbridge lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2#
Bainbridge's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bainbridge swings away with a body shot that misses #CL#
and Faolin counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Faolin.
Faolin tries to land a knee to the head but Bainbridge blocks with his arms.
Bainbridge throws a punch but it's blocked by Faolin.
Faolin takes a shot to the head.
Bainbridge lands a hook that snaps the head of Faolin backwards.
Bainbridge makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bainbridge tries a body shot but Faolin blocks it.
Bainbridge blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Faolin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Faolin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Faolin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bainbridge blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bainbridge lands a right hand that snaps the head of Faolin backwards.
A body shot lands from Bainbridge.
Bainbridge scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bainbridge.
Bainbridge tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Faolin takes a shot to the head. #T3#
Bainbridge blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bainbridge blocks an uppercut.
Bainbridge lands with a left to the head.
Bainbridge lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Faolin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bainbridge's elbow.
Faolin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bainbridge misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bainbridge blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Bainbridge pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Faolin tries to bum rush Bainbridge with a series of wild strikes but Bainbridge uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Faolin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bainbridge throws an overhand right that lands on Faolin's shoulder, as Faolin tries to avoid the shot.
Faolin throws a jab but it's blocked by Bainbridge.
Bainbridge is looking for the big counter here.
Faolin moves out of range as Bainbridge strikes.
Bainbridge lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Faolin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Faolin misses the shot to the body.
Faolin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Faolin tries to clinch up.
Faolin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A big right from Faolin misses.
Faolin lands a jab to the nose.
Faolin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bainbridge on the side of the head.
A big left from Faolin misses.
Faolin throws a sloppy body shot
letting Bainbridge counter with a right hand.
Bainbridge avoids the body shot from Faolin.
Bainbridge is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Faolin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bainbridge.
Faolin is looking to counter the offense by Bainbridge and move into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Faolin looks to score with a jab to the body but Bainbridge is just out of range.
Faolin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Faolin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bartholomew Bainbridge 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#
Bainbridge misses the jab.
Joey Faolin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Faolin moves out of range as Bainbridge strikes.
Faolin tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Bainbridge manages to circle out of the way.
Faolin throws a jab but it's blocked by Bainbridge.
An inside leg kick from Bainbridge misses.
Bainbridge moves away from the strike by Faolin.
Bainbridge now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Faolin moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Joey Faolin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bainbridge checks a low kick from Faolin.
Faolin clobbers Bainbridge with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bainbridge wants to land a leg kick but Faolin is out of range.
Faolin lands a slapping body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bainbridge throws a predictable looking body shot
and Faolin makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Good leg kick by Bainbridge.
Faolin lands with a straight right. Bainbridge didn't see that one coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bainbridge ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Faolin moves away.#T1#
Bainbridge displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Faolin misses with a hook
and Bainbridge counters with a three punch combo that has Faolin backing up. Faolin nods at Bainbridge to acknowledge the strikes.
Faolin connects with a body shot that sends Bainbridge's belly button to the back.
Faolin connects with a nice looking jab.
Bainbridge lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Faolin misses with a body punch #CL2#
and Bainbridge moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Bainbridge breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bainbridge misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bainbridge takes a swing at Faolin's ribcage but misses.
Faolin scores with a hook.
Faolin misses with a body shot.
Faolin throws a sloppy body shot
and Faolin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bainbridge bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Faolin lands a nice shot that snaps Bainbridge's head back.
Joey Faolin is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Bainbridge avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bainbridge ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Faolin jabs Bainbridge to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bainbridge scores with a hook.
Faolin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Faolin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bainbridge throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Faolin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bainbridge on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Faolin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bainbridge manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bainbridge feints a counter leg kick.
Bainbridge shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bainbridge throws a body punch but Faolin moves out of range.
Bainbridge circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bainbridge swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Faolin looks to land a left hand but Bainbridge moved out of range nicely.#T3#
Bainbridge ducks under a wild hook from Faolin.
A lazy left from Faolin finds it's target.
Bainbridge misses with a hook. Faolin ducked under it nicely.
Faolin tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Bainbridge manages to circle out of the way.
Faolin slips under a jab from Bainbridge.
Faolin misses with a wild combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bainbridge! But no joy.
Faolin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bainbridge fails to land with a series of punches.
Faolin lands a really nice looking cross but Bainbridge seems unphased.
Bainbridge bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bainbridge fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Faolin.
A slow jab from Faolin misses its intended target.
Faolin tests Bainbridge's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T4#
Faolin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bainbridge.
Faolin throws a body punch but Bainbridge moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bainbridge lands a really nice looking cross but Faolin seems unphased.
Bainbridge lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Faolin takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Faolin darts in trying to clinch
letting Bainbridge counter with a right hand.
Bainbridge checks the leg kick.
Faolin misses with a right hand
and Bainbridge counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Faolin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Faolin throws a looping overhand right but Bainbridge ducks down to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Bartholomew Bainbridge will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Bainbridge tries to move into range but Faolin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Faolin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Faolin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bainbridge thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bainbridge scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bainbridge connects with a crisp jab.
Bainbridge tries to clinch but Faolin moves out of range.
Faolin throws a series of punches but Bainbridge avoids them all with ease.
Bainbridge uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Faolin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Faolin misses with an uppercut #KD2#
and Bainbridge counters with a head kick that drops Faolin to the mat! Faolin scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC2#Faolin is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Faolin throws out a loose jab but Bainbridge uses good head movement to avoid it.
Faolin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bainbridge is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Faolin with a body shot.
Faolin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Faolin jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Faolin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bainbridge.
Bainbridge wants to counter the offense by Faolin and move into the clinch position.
Bainbridge bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Faolin's head backwards.
Oh Faolin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Faolin misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bainbridge counters with a crisp right that sends Faolin to the canvas! Bainbridge follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bartholomew Bainbridge!
After winning the bout, Bartholomew Bainbridge thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: ENIGMA 167
Date: May 07, 2023

#R1#
Prescott moves away from the strike by Bainbridge.
Prescott looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Prescott goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Prescott with a hook.
Prescott jabs Bainbridge right on the nose. Bainbridge blinks but takes it well.
A slow jab from Prescott misses its intended target.
Bainbridge displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Prescott throws out the jab.
Bainbridge looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Prescott misses with a hook.
Prescott jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Prescott throws a hook but Bainbridge blocks it.
Bainbridge staying out of range there.
Bainbridge swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Prescott went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Prescott connects with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prescott misses with an uppercut
and Bainbridge counters with a left to the body.
Pete Prescott seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good leg kick by Prescott.
Prescott throws a right and a left that both miss.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Prescott jabs at Bainbridge's body.
Prescott blocks a jab.#T1#
Bainbridge takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bainbridge ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bainbridge just misses with a punch to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Prescott misses the target.
Prescott lands with a kick to the ribs.
Bainbridge slips under a jab.
Bainbridge takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bainbridge pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Prescott throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bainbridge displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Prescott throws out the jab.
Prescott looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Prescott with a jab.
Prescott looks for the body kick but Bainbridge saw that one coming.
Prescott misses with a low kick.
Prescott catches Bainbridge with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Prescott with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Prescott motions for Bainbridge to come forward. Prescott throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bainbridge uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Prescott.#T2#
Bainbridge walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bainbridge avoids the body shot from Prescott.
Prescott waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bainbridge.
Bainbridge throws a counter combo.
Bainbridge blocks the body kick.
Prescott misses with a straight left.
A shot to the body from Prescott misses
and Bainbridge counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Prescott fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bainbridge has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Prescott looks for the body kick but Bainbridge saw that one coming.
Prescott cracks Bainbridge with a good jab.
Bainbridge jabs at Prescott's body.
Prescott dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bainbridge. That did some damage!
Prescott takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bainbridge just misses with a punch to the body.
Bainbridge throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Some bone on bone action there as Bainbridge checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Prescott backing away here, and Bainbridge unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T3#
Bainbridge walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Prescott misses with a straight left.
Bainbridge bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Prescott throws out a loose jab but Bainbridge uses good head movement to avoid it.
It seemed like Bainbridge was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bainbridge throws the kick towards the body but Prescott avoids it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Prescott, as that shot connected.
A big right from Prescott misses.
Prescott feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bainbridges jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bainbridge tries to land a front kick but Prescott steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bainbridge just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Prescott wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Prescott throws out a loose jab but Bainbridge uses good head movement to avoid it.
Prescott misses with a looping right.
Prescott throws an off balance right hand
and Bainbridge counters with a straight right hand.
Bainbridge scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Prescott throws a push kick but Bainbridge slaps the foot to one side.
A little jabbing left from Bainbridge on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T4#
Prescott shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Prescott walks into a jab.
Prescott jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Prescott scores with a sloppy right hand. Bainbridge should have avoided that one.
Prescott throws a hook to the side of Bainbridge's head but Bainbridge sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bainbridge takes one to the chin there.
Bainbridge keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Prescott.
Prescott lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Prescott attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bainbridge misses with a leg kick.
Prescott thows a leg kick but Bainbridge checks it
letting Bainbridge counter with a right hand.
Bainbridge fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Prescott manages to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bainbridge checks a low kick from Prescott.
Prescott throws a looping overhand right but Bainbridge ducks down to avoid it.
Prescott tests Bainbridge's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Prescott avoids the body shot from Bainbridge.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pete Prescott dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Bainbridge is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bainbridge jabs Prescott to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Prescott misses with a hook to the body
letting Bainbridge counter with a right hand.
Prescott misses with a looping right.
Prescott with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bainbridge to score with a decent uppercut.#ROC2#Prescott is rocked!
Prescott throws an off balance right hand
and Bainbridge counters with a nice body shot.
Oh Prescott is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Prescott is aggressively charging in as Bainbridge backs up avoiding any damage. Bainbridge tosses out a jab and Prescott runs right into it face first! Prescott is out cold! Bainbridge dropped down on all fours and is barking in Prescott's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bartholomew Bainbridge!
An out of breath Bartholomew Bainbridge thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Bellicose XL
Date: Apr 02, 2023

#R1#
Hunt ducks under a wild hook from Bainbridge.
Hunt slips a jab and a cross from Bainbridge.
Bainbridge blocks a low kick nicely.
Nice body punch from Hunt.
Bainbridge thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hunt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bainbridge moves away.
Hunt throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hunt thuds his right hand into Bainbridge's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hunt misses the shot to the body.
Hunt cracks Bainbridge with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bainbridge misses with a hook. Hunt ducked under it nicely.
Hunt looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bainbridge takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Bainbridge lands a body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hunt scores with a three punch combo!
Bainbridge walks into a stiff left hand from Hunt.
Bainbridge slips a jab from Hunt.#T1#
Hunt just misses with a punch to the body.
Bainbridge looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bainbridge avoids the head kick by Hunt.
Hunt cracks Bainbridge with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hunt moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CUT2#It looks like Paul Hunt has been cut.
Bainbridge showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hunt.
Hunt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hunt.
Bainbridge digs a good body shot into Hunt's ribs.
Hunt chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hunt throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bainbridge uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hunt.
Bainbridge keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hunt throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Hunt tries a low kick but Bainbridge avoids it.
Hunt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hunt throws a leg kick but Bainbridge sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bainbridge thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hunt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bainbridge sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bainbridge lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hunt misses with a low kick.
Hunt misses with a leg kick
and Bainbridge counters with an inside leg kick.
Hunt takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bainbridge throws out a leg kick but Hunt moves out of range and Bainbridge only half commits.
Bainbridge throws a head kick but Hunt moves out of range.
Hunt thows a leg kick but Bainbridge checks it
and Bainbridge counters with a nice uppercut.
Hunt wants to land a leg kick but Bainbridge is out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Bainbridge misses.
Bainbridge cracks Hunt with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hunt is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T3#
Bainbridge closes the distance but Hunt moves to the side
and Hunt makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hunt connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bainbridge momentarily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bainbridge, as that shot connected.
Bainbridge tries to clinch there but Hunt circles away.
Hunt misses with a wild body shot.
Hunt is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bainbridge.
Hunt 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.
It seemed like Bainbridge was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hunt cracks Bainbridge with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hunt throws a body punch but Bainbridge moves out of range.
Bainbridge follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Paul Hunt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bainbridge uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hunt.
Hunt misses with a body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Bainbridge misses.
Bainbridge's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hunt connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bainbridge scrambles back to his feet.#T4#
Bainbridge scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hunt doesn't seem bothered though.
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!
Hunt fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bainbridge has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hunt looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hunt throws a looping overhand right but Bainbridge ducks down to avoid it.
Bainbridge gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bainbridge dodges the punch combination from Hunt.
Hunt scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hunt throws a leg kick
and Hunt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bainbridge feints a jab promting Hunt to slip. Bainbridge then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Hunt slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bainbridge misses with a looping left.
Hunt is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Bainbridge looks to score with a jab to the body but Hunt is just out of range.
Hunt bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Hunt dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Paul Hunt's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Hunt slips a jab from Bainbridge.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Bainbridge might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Hunt has got the better of the exchanges.
Hunt throws a head kick that misses.
Hunt scores with a three punch combo!
Hunt fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#CL2#
Bainbridge has managed to clinch.
Bainbridge throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hunts head.
Bainbridge misses with some punches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hunt lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bainbridge working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bainbridge keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hunt's efforts to push away.
Bainbridge can't find room to land a body shot as Hunt controls the action.
Hunt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bainbridge can do to turn this around?
Bainbridge tries a body shot but Hunt blocks it.
Bainbridge misses with a punch to the body.
Bainbridge pushes Hunt back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bainbridge working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bainbridge lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bainbridge taking a breather. #T1#
Hunt throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Hunt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hunt throws a jab but it's blocked by Bainbridge.
Bainbridge slips a jab from Hunt.
Bainbridge throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bainbridge fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hunt has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hunt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bainbridge looks to score with a jab to the body but Hunt is just out of range.
A quick step to the side and Hunt tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Bainbridge.
Hunt scores with a leg kick.
Bainbridge throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A telegraphed right hand from Bainbridge misses the target.
Jab, jab by Hunt - just one landing.
Hunt moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bainbridge throws a push kick but Hunt slaps the foot to one side. #T2#
Hunt scores with a nice right hand.
Hunt takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hunt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bainbridge was well out of range. Poor timing from Hunt.
Bainbridge wants to counter the offense by Hunt and move into the clinch position.
Hunt darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hunt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bainbridge throws out the jab.
Hunt was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hunt lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hunt throws a jab but it's blocked by Bainbridge.
Hunt looks to land a body kick but Bainbridge moved away.
A low kick from Hunt is predictable there
and Bainbridge makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hunt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hunt scoring well with a low kick there.
Hunt takes a swing at Bainbridge's ribcage but misses.
Hunt pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bainbridge is out of range and Hunt settles back down. #T3#
Bainbridge changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bainbridge tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hunt was well out of range. Poor timing from Bainbridge.
Hunt looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hunt loads up on a big right hand but Bainbridge slips the punch.
Hunt misses with a leg kick
and Hunt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#Paul Hunt's cut is getting worse.
Hunt throws a head kick but Bainbridge moves out of range.
Hunt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bainbridge throws a series of punches but Hunt moves out of range.
Bainbridge scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hunt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bainbridge moves away.
A swing and a miss from Hunt.
Bainbridge swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bainbridge misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hunt throws a combination that misses
and Bainbridge cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
Bainbridge moves into the clinch successfully. #T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hunt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hunt is leaning against Bainbridge and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hunt is trying to stall.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Bainbridge lands a shoulder strike.
Hunt lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bainbridge tries to throw a body punch but Hunt avoids it by throwing Bainbridge back against the cage.
Hunt lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bainbridge can't find room to land a body shot as Hunt controls the action.
Bainbridge struggles to land a body shot inside as Hunt controls his hands.
Bainbridge softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bainbridge's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Bainbridge scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bainbridge blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Bainbridge scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bainbridge lands a body punch.
Hunt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bainbridge has a couple of punches blocked by Hunt.
Bainbridge tries to work over Hunt'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.

A close second round but Bartholomew Bainbridge will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Paul Hunt's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Bainbridge comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bainbridge avoids the body shot from Hunt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bainbridge! But no joy.
Hunt swings widly with a right hand
and Bainbridge counters with a straight right hand.
Hunt lands a body shot.
Hunt fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bainbridge is out of range.
Hunt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Good standup being displayed there by Hunt as he connects with a hook.
Decent striking displayed by Hunt there.
Bainbridge lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hunt circles away quickly and effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bainbridge throws a right hand that Hunt ducks under and follows up with a left that Hunt also avoids with ease.
Hunt ducks under a wild hook from Bainbridge.
Hunt throws a series of punches but Bainbridge moves out of range.
Nice jab there from Bainbridge.
Paul Hunt is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bainbridge checks a low kick from Hunt.#T1#
Bainbridge throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hunt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hunt misses with an uppercut.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hunt.
A big right from Hunt misses.
Bainbridge misses with a low kick as Hunt jumps back.
Bainbridge fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hunt manages to avoid it.
Hunt checks a leg kick nicely.
Hunt scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hunt throws a leg kick that misses.
Hunt lands a leg kick that knocks Bainbridge off balance momentarily.
Hunt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hunt swings widly with a right hand
and Bainbridge counters with a right hand to the body. #T2#
Hunt dips to his left and cracks Bainbridge with an uppercut!
Hunt throws a leg kick but Bainbridge sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bainbridge throws an overhand right that lands on Hunt's shoulder, as Hunt tries to avoid the shot.
Hunt takes one to the side of the head.
Bainbridge avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hunt on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bainbridge looks to score with a jab to the body but Hunt is just out of range.
Hunt looks to land a left hand but Bainbridge moved out of range nicely.
Hunt throws a big shot that misses.
A little jabbing left from Bainbridge on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bainbridge's corner calls for a 1-2. Bainbridge obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hunt misses with a body shot
and Bainbridge counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#Paul Hunt's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Bainbridge uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hunt.
Hunt throws a leg kick but Bainbridge checks it. #T3#
Hunt throws a low kick but Bainbridge avoids it.
Hunt misses with a body shot.
Bainbridge attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hunt doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hunt throws a jab when Bainbridge was well out of range.
Bainbridge throws a head kick but Hunt moves out of range.
Hunt looks to score with a jab to the body but Bainbridge is just out of range.
Bainbridge throws a combination that misses
and Hunt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hunt throws a looping overhand right but Bainbridge ducks down to avoid it.
Bainbridge throws a big shot that misses.
Bainbridge dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hunt swings widly with a right hand
and Bainbridge counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bainbridge uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T4#
A jab from Bainbridge misses.
Bainbridge just misses with a punch to the body.
Hunt scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hunt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bainbridge sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bainbridge swings for the body but Hunt moves out of range.
Bainbridge lands a head shot.
Hunt scores with a shot to the body.
Bainbridge ducks under a wild hook from Hunt.
The fighters circling - Hunt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bainbridge let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hunt takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bainbridge throws a hook to the side of Hunt's head but Hunt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hunt misses with a straight right.
Bainbridge ducks under a wild hook from Hunt.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bartholomew Bainbridge.
I think Bainbridge 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Bartholomew Bainbridge!
A relieved looking Bartholomew Bainbridge 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: Bellicose XXXII
Date: Mar 05, 2023

#R1##CL#
Bainbridge clinches.
Bainbridge tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bainbridge blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Potku softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bainbridge working aggressively here.
Bainbridge lands with a light punch inside.
Potku tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bainbridge's elbow.
Bainbridge has a couple of punches blocked by Potku.
Potku is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Potku lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Potku throws a punch but it's blocked by Bainbridge.
Potku misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short left from Bainbridge.
Potku works on Bainbridge's body with a couple of short punches.
Bainbridge works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bainbridge has a couple of punches blocked by Potku.
Bainbridge works on Potku's body with a couple of short punches.
Potku has a couple of punches blocked by Bainbridge.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bainbridge lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Bainbridge breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bainbridge takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bainbridge 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.
Potku closes the distance looking to clinch
and Bainbridge counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Bainbridge scoring well with a low kick there.
Potku lands a slapping body shot.
Potku throws a shot to the body.
Bainbridge takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bainbridge defending well as Potku loads up on a big left hand.
Potku tests Bainbridge's chin there with a solid looking shot.#TD2#
Potku shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Potku showed some decent athleticism there.
Bainbridge is trying to stand back up but Potku is controlling him #T2#
Bainbridge is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bainbridge gets back to full guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Potku trying to control the position from guard on top but Bainbridge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Potku thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Bainbridge seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Bainbridge 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.
Potku sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bainbridge seems keen to control Potku's posture.#T3#
Potku trying to control the position from guard on top but Bainbridge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Potku sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Potku trying to control the position from guard on top but Bainbridge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Potku waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bainbridge.
Bainbridge moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#TD2#
Potku shoots in and gets a takedown into Bainbridge's guard.
Bainbridge has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Potku is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T4#
Potku is fighting to break Bainbridge's control of his arms but Bainbridge is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Potku trying to control but Bainbridge is working from the bottom.
Bainbridge has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Potku has passed into side control.
Potku is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Bainbridge will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Bainbridge is trying to control Potku's posture but Potku avoids it.
Bainbridge looking for a sweep but Potku has passed into full mount! Oh no!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kurki Potku dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Potku swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bainbridge counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Potku fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bainbridge manages to avoid it.
A shot to the body from Potku misses
enabling Bainbridge to counter with a crisp jab.
Potku scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Potku tries to clinch but Bainbridge moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Bainbridge on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Potku on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bainbridge moves forwards but Potku connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Potku tries to clinch up but Bainbridge circles away and keeps his distance.
Potku throws a jab when Bainbridge was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Potku misses the shot to the body.
Bainbridge wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Potku ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bainbridge moves away.
Bainbridge swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Potku scores with a jab. Bainbridge acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Potku closes the distance and lands a one-two.#T1#
Potku jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Potku rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bainbridge counters with a stiff right hand.
Potku misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bainbridge was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Potku has his takedown stuffed
and Bainbridge counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bainbridge moves out of range of the strikes.
Bartholomew Bainbridge is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Potku throws a hook but Bainbridge blocks it.
Potku throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Potku takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Potku moves into range and connects with a jab.
Potku lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bainbridge takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T2#
Bainbridge will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Potku throws out a counter right but Bainbridge avoids it with no problem.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Potku works the jab nicely.#CL2#
Potku forces Bainbridge back against the cage and clinches.
Potku is trying to maintain a safe position but Bainbridge gets an underhook and turns Potku into the cage.
Bainbridge prevents the takedown attempt.
Bartholomew Bainbridge has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kurki Potku.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bainbridge.
Bainbridge lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bainbridge can't find room to land a body shot as Potku controls the action.
Bainbridge lands a nice uppercut.
Bainbridge can't find room to land a body shot as Potku controls the action.
Potku has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bainbridge is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bainbridge scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bainbridge makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bainbridge blocks an uppercut.
Bainbridge misses with the head strike.
Potku lands with a right to the head. #T3#
A short right from Potku on the inside.
Bainbridge working aggressively here.
Bainbridge blocks a body shot from Potku.
A short right from Potku.
Bainbridge lands with a left to the head.
Potku takes a shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Potku creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bainbridge blocks a body shot from Potku.
Potku blocks an uppercut.
Bainbridge throws a head punch that misses.
Potku tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bainbridge.
Potku is leaning against Bainbridge and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right from Bainbridge on the inside.
Bainbridge can't find room to land a body shot as Potku controls the action.
Potku lands with a short shot to the head.
Bainbridge is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short body shot lands from Bainbridge as the two fighters clinch.
A short body shot lands from Bainbridge as the two fighters clinch.
Bainbridge misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bainbridge is pressed up against the cage. Potku has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bainbridge down to the mat. Bainbridge avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Potku throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T4#
Bainbridge staying out of range there.
It looked like Bainbridge was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Potku.
Bainbridge showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Potku.
Potku darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bainbridge 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.
A big left from Potku misses.
It looked like Bainbridge was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Potku.
Potku missing with a left hand there. Bainbridge was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Potku misses with a looping left.
Potku lands a jab.
Bainbridge with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Potku to score with a decent uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kurki Potku will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Potku shoots in and gets a takedown into Bainbridge's guard.
Bainbridge keeping moving, preventing Potku from controlling successfully.
Potku stops Bainbridge from standing up.
Bainbridge is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bainbridge wants to hit a sweep here but Potku passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Bainbridge there!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Potku working for a submission but Bainbridge is keeping him at bay. #SUB2#
Potku working for a guillotine from mount but Bainbridge is in no mood to give up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Bainbridge controls the position.
You get the feeling that Bainbridge really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Bainbridge is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Potku can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bainbridge is looking to escape.
Bainbridge keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Potku has control of Bainbridge's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Bainbridge regains control of the situation pretty easily. #T2#
Bainbridge is trying desperately to improve position.
Bainbridge is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Potku is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Bainbridge is surviving well by controlling Potku's body position as best he can.
Bainbridge prevents any damage by holding on tight.
Potku fails to advance to Bainbridge's back.
Bainbridge is trying to stand.
Bartholomew Bainbridge has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Potku has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3##SUB2#
Potku jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Bainbridge manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Potku wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bainbridge, who protects the arm well.
Bainbridge wants to control but Potku postures up.
Bainbridge regains half guard.
Potku prevents Bainbridge from standing back up.
Bainbridge knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Potku on the ground.#ES#
Bainbridge has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Potku is on him like a limpet, forcing Bainbridge back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Potku fails to land.
Bainbridge slows down the pace here. #T4#
Bainbridge misses with the head strike.
Potku blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Bainbridge fails to land.
Potku lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bainbridge gets underhooks to prevent Potku's takedown attempt.
Bainbridge cracks Potku with a nice body shot.
Potku goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bainbridge prevents it.
Potku has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bainbridge avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bartholomew Bainbridge has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kurki Potku.
Potku takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A short body shot lands from Bainbridge as the two fighters clinch.
Potku misses with a punch to the body.
Potku misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Potku.
Bainbridge stops a takedown attempt from Potku.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bainbridge blocks a punch to the side of 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!
Bainbridge works on Potku's body with a couple of short punches.
Bainbridge tries to work over Potku's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Potku.
Bainbridge works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kurki Potku comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Potku 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kurki Potku!
A determined Kurki Potku didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!

Event: Bellicose XXVI
Date: Feb 12, 2023

#R1#
Borg Eleven throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bainbridge was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Bainbridge takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Borg Eleven jabs Bainbridge to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Borg Eleven jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Borg Eleven.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borg Eleven throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bainbridge makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bainbridge throws a head kick but Borg Eleven moves out of range.
Borg Eleven fails with a takedown attempt.
Bainbridge throws a counter combo.
Bartholomew Bainbridge is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Bainbridge misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Borg Eleven.
Borg Eleven bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Borg Eleven moves out of range as Bainbridge strikes.
Borg Eleven checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bainbridge moves out of range as Borg Eleven strikes.
Bainbridge was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Bainbridge throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Borg Eleven counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Chetnik Borg Eleven seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bainbridge. Borg Eleven does a little dance to reset his feet.
Borg Eleven lands a really nice looking cross but Bainbridge seems unphased. #T2#
Borg Eleven jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bainbridge misses the body punch
letting Borg Eleven counter with a right hand.
Borg Eleven rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bainbridge counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Borg Eleven, as that shot connected.
Borg Eleven throws a sloppy body shot
and Bainbridge counters with a right hand to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Borg Eleven connects with a single shot there.
Bainbridge ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bainbridge throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Borg Eleven's head.#CUT2#It looks like Chetnik Borg Eleven has been cut.#T3#
Borg Eleven looks to score with a jab to the body but Bainbridge is just out of range.
Bainbridge wants to counter with a clinch but Borg Eleven pushes him away.
A nice leg kick from Bainbridge, right into the meat of the thigh.
Borg Eleven throws an off balance right hand
and Bainbridge counters with a nice uppercut.
Bainbridge lands a two punch combo.
Borg Eleven scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bainbridge is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Borg Eleven rather than just go for the knockout.
A cross from Bainbridge lands.
A left lands for Borg Eleven.
Borg Eleven misses with a hook to the body
letting Bainbridge counter with a right hand. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Borg Eleven throws a body punch but Bainbridge moves out of range.
Bainbridge misses with an attempted mid kick.
Borg Eleven is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #ROC2#Borg Eleven is rocked!
Borg Eleven on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Oh Borg Eleven is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bainbridge darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Borg Eleven's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Bainbridge before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bartholomew Bainbridge!
Bartholomew Bainbridge 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: Bellicose XVI
Date: Jan 07, 2023

#R1#
Bik misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bainbridge missing with a left hand there. Bik was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bik scores with a one two! Bainbridge had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Bainbridge lands a nice looking body shot. #CL#
Bik closes the distance and pushes Bainbridge back into the cage.#BC#
Bik breaks from the clinch.
Bik wants to clinch up but Bainbridge keeps it at a distance.
Anno Bik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bainbridge ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL2#
Bainbridge rushes Bik and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bik has Bainbridge pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bainbridge manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Bainbridge manages to break the clinch.
Bainbridge looks to land a left hand but Bik moved out of range nicely.
Bik connects with a right hand. Bainbridge shakes it off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bik fails with the takedown
and Bainbridge cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Anno Bik has been cut.#CL2#
Bainbridge darts in and clinches Bik up against the cage.#T1#
Bik wants to take the fight to the mat but Bainbridge manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anno Bik. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bik wants a takedown.
Bainbridge gets through Bik's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#TD#
Bik is trying to trip Bainbridge. He has hold of a leg but Bainbridge is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Bik persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Bainbridge told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Bik wants to control from the top but Bainbridge keeps moving. #SUB#
Bik drops back looking for a leg! Bainbridge is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bainbridge manages to kick Bik off! Bik jumps back into Bainbridge's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bainbridge is on top in guard. #REVB#
Bainbridge stays in close to Bik's body and controls the position. #T2#
Bainbridge is continuing to stall.#SU2#
Bainbridge stands and steps away. Bik gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Bik scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bainbridge in his tracks.
Bik has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bainbridge takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bainbridge throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Bik stumbling backwards into the cage! Bik bounces back off the cage towards Bainbridge, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Bainbridge lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Bainbridge celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Bartholomew Bainbridge!
Bartholomew Bainbridge decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: Bellicose VII
Date: Nov 27, 2022

#R1#
Hunt shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bainbridge thinks about countering with a body kick.
Bainbridge steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hunt.
Hunt connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hunt tries to clinch but Bainbridge moves away
and Bainbridge counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bainbridge throws a head kick but Hunt moves out of range.
Hunt thuds his right hand into Bainbridge's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hunt misses with a series of wild punches.
Hunt throws a series of punches but Bainbridge avoids them all with ease.
Bainbridge throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt is looking to chop away at Bainbridge's legs.
Bainbridge throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bainbridge looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A low kick lands for Bainbridge.
Hunt scores with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bainbridge tries to move into range but Hunt moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T1#
Bainbridge defending well as Hunt loads up on a big left hand.
Bainbridge was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hunt throws a body punch but Bainbridge moves out of range.
Paul Hunt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bainbridge looks to land a right hand but Hunt moved out of range.
Hunt only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Hunt tries to clinch but Bainbridge moves out of range.
Bainbridge throws a counter high kick but Hunt was just alert enough to avoid it.
Hunt throws out a loose jab but Bainbridge uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hunt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bainbridge was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A bone on bone clash there as Bainbridge blocks the leg kick.
Bainbridge went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Hunt throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hunt throws a jab when Bainbridge was well out of range.
Hunt tries to close the distance and clinch but Bainbridge swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bainbridge scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A shot to the body from Hunt misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Bainbridge lands a nice shot to the body.
Bainbridge attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T2#
Bainbridge drops his hands momentarily and Hunt takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hunt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bainbridge is looking to clinch.
Hunt scores with a leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hunt 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 Bainbridge has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bainbridge and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hunt lands an overhand right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Hunt closes the distance and clinches.
A nice left hand lands by Bainbridge.
Bainbridge misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Bainbridge fails to land.
Hunt is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hunt avoiding damage. #BC#
Bainbridge's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A telegraphed right hand from Hunt misses the target.
Bainbridge looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Bainbridge swings for the body but Hunt moves out of range. #T3#
Hunt ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bainbridge uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hunt.
Hunt is looking to clinch but Bainbridge is avoiding it.
Bainbridge throws a hook but Hunt avoids it easily.
Hunt lands a jab to the head.
Hunt jabs Bainbridge right on the nose. Bainbridge blinks but takes it well.
Hunt paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hunt takes a kick to the side of the head.#CUT#It looks like Paul Hunt has been cut.
Hunt swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hunt has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bainbridge falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hunt counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hunt throws a body punch but Bainbridge moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Bainbridge misses its target.
Decent striking displayed by Bainbridge there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hunt misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Hunt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bainbridge throws a head kick that half lands.
Bainbridge takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hunt throws out a loose jab but Bainbridge uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hunt scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bainbridge in his tracks.
A cross from Bainbridge lands.
Hunt is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bainbridge had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Hunt with a nice cross.
Bainbridge swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hunt motions for Bainbridge to come forward. Hunt throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bainbridge uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hunt.
Bainbridge thinks about countering with a head kick.
Hunt moves away from the strike by Bainbridge.
A thudding body kick lands there by Bainbridge!
Hunt throws a hook to the side of Bainbridge's head but Bainbridge sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Hunt dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Paul Hunt's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Hunt blocks a jab.
Hunt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bainbridge takes one on the button.
Hunt throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
No joy there for Hunt, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A jab from Hunt does it's job there.
Hunt just misses with a punch to the body.
A quick step to the side and Bainbridge tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bainbridge swats away the attempt to clinch by Hunt.#CL2#
Hunt forces Bainbridge back against the cage and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt lands a nice uppercut.#BC2#
Hunt breaks from the clinch.
Bainbridge pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bainbridge misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T1#
Bainbridge ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hunt moves away.
Hunt fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hunt throws a hook but Bainbridge avoids it easily.
Bainbridge slips a jab from Hunt.
Bainbridge looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Bainbridge tried to score with a low kick but Hunt checks it.
Some bone on bone action there as Bainbridge checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hunt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hunt lands a nice shot to the body.
Bainbridge drops his hands momentarily and Hunt takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hunt throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hunt throws an overhand right that lands on Bainbridge's shoulder, as Bainbridge tries to avoid the shot.
Nice straight punches there by Hunt. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hunt.
Hunt blocks a jab.#T2#
Nice straight punches there by Hunt. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hunt.
Bainbridge misses the jab.
Bainbridge bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Some wild striking there from Hunt.
Hunt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bainbridge walks into a left hand.
Bainbridge fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hunt manages to avoid it.
Hunt tries to clinch but Bainbridge moves out of range.
Hunt misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Hunt rushes Bainbridge and presses him up against the cage.
Hunt prevents a body shot from Bainbridge.
Bainbridge scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hunt lands a shoulder strike. #T3#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bainbridge.#BC#
Bainbridge manages to break the clinch.
Hunt lands with a nice body punch.
Hunt throws a series of punches but Bainbridge moves out of range.
Bainbridge walks into a jab.
Hunt throws a series of punches but Bainbridge moves out of range.
Hunt fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bainbridge looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bainbridge takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hunt lands with a good body shot.
Hunt is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hunt throws a right and a left that both miss.
A little feinted left hand from Bainbridge on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hunt throws a shot from downtown. Bainbridge moves away and avoids it.
Hunt scores with a hook to the body. Bainbridge takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bainbridge stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hunt.
Bainbridge takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bainbridge blocks a jab.
Hunt tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bainbridge swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hunt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A big right from Hunt misses.
Paul Hunt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hunt throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Bainbridge counter with a right hand.
Bainbridge throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hunt misses with a body punch
and Bainbridge counters with a stiff right hand.
Hunt uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bainbridge has time to react.
Jab by Hunt.
Bainbridge moves in looking to clinch but Hunt pushes him off.
Bainbridge takes a swing at Hunt's ribcage but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Hunt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Paul Hunt's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Bainbridge tries a head kick but it misses.
Hunt misses with a combination
and Bainbridge makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#CL2#
Hunt instigates a clinch.
Hunt misses with a punch to the body.
Hunt lands with a short shot to the head.
Bainbridge misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bainbridge taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Hunt lands with a right to the head. #BC#
Bainbridge breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bainbridge tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hunt. Bainbridge does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bainbridge pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bainbridge looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bainbridge takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hunt chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T1#
Hunt is looking to clinch.
A low kick lands for Hunt.
Hunt connects with a looping right hand.
Hunt's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Hunt duly obliges.
Bainbridge throws a hook to the side of Hunt's head but Hunt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hunt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bainbridge.
Bainbridge connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hunt takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hunt misses with a body shot.
Hunt throws a leg kick but Bainbridge sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bainbridge appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hunt ducks under a wild hook from Bainbridge.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hunt! But no joy.
Hunt misses with a body shot.
Bainbridge uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hunt.#T2#
Hunt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bainbridge moves away.
Bainbridge loads up on a big right hand but Hunt slips the punch.
Bainbridge just misses with a punch to the body.
Bainbridge with a nice calf kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bainbridge throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hunt on the side of the head.
Bainbridge shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hunt looks to score with a jab to the body but Bainbridge is just out of range.
Hunt throws a hook but Bainbridge avoids it easily.
A big left from Bainbridge misses.
Hunt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bainbridge misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bainbridge misses the jab.
Hunt connects with a leg kick.
Bartholomew Bainbridge has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Hunt misses the shot to the body.
Bainbridge misses with a body kick.
Hunt swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hunt scores with a body shot.
Hunt misses with a low kick as Bainbridge jumps back.
Bainbridge keeps the fight on the outside.
Hunt avoids a kick to the body.
Hunt fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A quick step to the side and Bainbridge tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hunt fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bainbridge misses with a low kick as Hunt jumps back.
Bainbridge checks a leg kick.
Hunt misses with a low kick.
Hunt moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hunt has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Hunt misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Hunt lands a really nice looking cross but Bainbridge seems unphased.
Hunt throws a body shot but no joy.
Bainbridge fires out a quick counter leg kick but Hunt just manages to avoid it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hunt.
Hunt fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hunt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hunt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bainbridge throws out the jab.
Hunt swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hunt misses with a series of wild punches.
Paul Hunt is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bainbridge is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
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!
Hunt tries to move into range but Bainbridge moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hunt misses with a hook to the body
and Bainbridge makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bainbridge misses with a kick to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Hunt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hunt 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: Bellicose 145
Date: Oct 01, 2022

#R1#
Bainbridge connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hunt. Hunt circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CUT#It looks like Paul Hunt has been cut.
A nice leg kick from Bainbridge, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bainbridge misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hunt.
Hunt misses with a hook
and Bainbridge counters with a thumping low kick.
Hunt avoids the head kick by Bainbridge.
It seemed like Hunt was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bainbridge lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hunt at a distance.
Bainbridge 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.
Bainbridge slips a jab from Hunt.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bainbridge.
Hunt throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bainbridge tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hunt manages to circle out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters circling - Hunt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bainbridge. That's going to slow Hunt down. #T1#
Bainbridge connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hunt jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bainbridge lunges at Hunt with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hunt's hand.
Bainbridge throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Hunt to counter with a crisp jab.
Hunt lands a glancing blow to the side of Bainbridge's head.
A head kick by Bainbridge misses
and Hunt counters with a nice body shot.
Hunt lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bainbridge has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hunt.
Bainbridge misses the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hunt. Bainbridge does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bainbridge fires out a quick counter leg kick but Hunt just manages to avoid it.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bainbridge connects with a crisp jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Bainbridge.
Hunt lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Bainbridge throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hunt throws out a loose jab but Bainbridge uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hunt throws a wild body kick that Bainbridge sees coming a mile off.
A counter left hand to the body from Bainbridge misses its target.
Bainbridge is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hunt.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bainbridge lands a right hand.
Hunt lands an uppercut.
Bainbridge blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hunt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hunt.
Bainbridge scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hunt throws a punch but it's blocked by Bainbridge.
Bainbridge lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hunt backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Bainbridge. #BC#
Bainbridge breaks the clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hunt. That's going to slow Bainbridge down.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bainbridge.
Bainbridge throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hunt appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A big left from Hunt misses.
Bainbridge missing with a left hand there. Hunt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bainbridge throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hunt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A thudding body kick lands there by Hunt! #T4#
Hunt throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A good leg kick by Hunt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hunt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bainbridge fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hunt looks to land a combination but Bainbridge avoids it well.
Hunt takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hunt avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hunt tries a quick counter leg kick but Bainbridge is wise to it.
Hunt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bainbridge throws a shot to the body.
Hunt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bainbridge.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Paul Hunt will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Paul Hunt'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#
Hunt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hunt looks to land a combination but Bainbridge avoids it well.
A low kick from Bainbridge is predictable there
and Hunt makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bainbridge swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hunt tries to score with a low kick but Bainbridge moves his leg out of the way.
Bainbridge swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Hunt misses the target.
Hunt avoids the head kick by Bainbridge.
Hunt counters with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bainbridge's head.#CL2#
Hunt moves into the clinch.#BC#
Bainbridge breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hunt looks to score with a jab to the body but Bainbridge is just out of range.#T1#
Hunt lands a nice shot that snaps Bainbridge's head back.
Hunt takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hunt lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bainbridge circles away quickly and effectively.
Bainbridge fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hunt scores with a jab to the body.
Bainbridge lands with a nice body punch.
Hunt throws a poor cross that misses
and Bainbridge counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hunt tries a head kick but it misses.
Bainbridge throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bainbridge comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T2#
Bainbridge throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bainbridge stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hunt.
Bainbridge moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bainbridge misses with a body shot.
Hunt now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hunt swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bainbridge is looking to counter the offense by Hunt and move into the clinch.
Hunt tries to clinch but Bainbridge moves out of range.
Hunt misses with an uppercut
and Bainbridge counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bainbridge is looking to wear down Hunt with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hunt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bainbridge.#T3#
Bainbridge throws a leg kick but Hunt checks it.
Bainbridge tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hunt was well out of range. Poor timing from Bainbridge.
Hunt blocks a leg kick.
Bainbridge lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hunt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bainbridge manages to avoid it.
Bainbridge swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hunt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bainbridge fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hunt manages to avoid it.
Hunt throws out a counter right but Bainbridge avoids it with no problem.
Both fighters circling a little - Hunt finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Bainbridge lands a jab to Hunt's midsection.
Hunt throws a body shot but no joy.
Bainbridge is looking to counter with head kicks.#T4#
Hunt misses with a looping left.
Hunt throws a leg kick but Bainbridge moved away.
Hunt scores with a jab to the body.
Bainbridge uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hunt.
Bainbridge tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hunt connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hunt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bainbridge.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A bone on bone clash there as Bainbridge blocks the leg kick.
Bainbridge throws a sloppy head kick and Hunt moves out of range easily.
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 Bartholomew Bainbridge will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Paul Hunt's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Bainbridge ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A telegraphed right hand from Hunt misses the target.
Hunt lands a nice hook to Bainbridge's body. Bainbridge takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hunt ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hunt goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bainbridge takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL2#
Hunt instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bainbridge lands a right hand.
Hunt lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bainbridge lands a body punch.
Bainbridge on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Bainbridge fails to land.
Bainbridge lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hunt.
Bainbridge controlling the action here for a moment.
A right hook to the body lands for Hunt. #BC#
Bainbridge breaks from the clinch.
Nice uppercut lands for Hunt. That snapped Bainbridge's head back.
Hunt is looking to clinch.
Hunt misses with a double jab
and Bainbridge counters with a stiff right hand.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bainbridge.
Hunt comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bainbridge avoids a kick to the body.
As Hunt looks to move away, Bainbridge throws a big counter combo but Hunt just gets out of the way.#T2#
Bainbridge misses with an uppercut. Hunt saw that one coming.
Bainbridge checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bainbridge avoids the head kick by Hunt.
Hunt lands a nice shot to the body.
Bainbridge listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hunt wants to slow Bainbridge down by chopping away at his legs.
Bainbridge is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hunt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hunt lands with a good body shot.#CL2#
Hunt has managed to clinch. #T3#
Bainbridge tries to stall but Hunt uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A shot in the inside from Hunt.
Hunt lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hunt.
Bainbridge blocking some punches.
Hunt lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bainbridge backwards.
Hunt throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bainbridges head.
Bainbridge misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Hunt misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Bainbridge breaks the clinch.
Bainbridge blocks a head kick by Hunt.
Crunch! Bainbridge slams his shin into Hunt's torso.
Hunt slips a straight right by Bainbridge.#T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Bainbridge. Hunt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hunt scores with a jab.
Bainbridge misses the jab.
Bainbridge avoids the body shot from Hunt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bainbridge is looking to clinch.
Hunt follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Hunt throws a body punch but Bainbridge moves out of range.
A big left from Hunt misses.
Bainbridge on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hunt misses with a low kick as Bainbridge jumps back.
It looked like Bainbridge was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: Bellicose 128
Date: Aug 06, 2022

#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Bainbridge. No joy for Reemer on that attempt.
Bainbridge walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Reemer fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice uppercut there from Reemer.
Reemer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bainbridge moves away.
Reemer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bainbridge.
Bainbridge uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reemer.
A big right from Reemer misses.
Reemer is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reemer tests Bainbridge's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Reemer misses the shot to the body.
Reemer misses with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Bainbridge throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Reemer scores with a body shot.
Reemer on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CUT2#It looks like Hole Reemer has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reemer. Bainbridge does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bainbridge misses with a hook.
Bainbridge misses with a body shot.
Reemer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Reemer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bainbridge.
Bainbridge wants to counter the offense by Reemer and move into the clinch position.
Reemer throws out a loose jab but Bainbridge uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reemer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Reemer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Reemer shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Bainbridge manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reemer blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Reemer. #T2#
Bainbridge working aggressively here.
Bainbridge misses with a punch on the inside.
Bainbridge misses with a punch to the body.
Bainbridge tries to throw a body punch but Reemer avoids it by throwing Bainbridge back against the cage.
Reemer lands a body shot.
Bainbridge lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Bainbridge fails to land.
Bainbridge has a couple of punches blocked by Reemer.
Bainbridge misses with a punch on the inside.
Reemer is leaning against Bainbridge and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bainbridge swings wildly with an uppercut but Reemer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reemer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bainbridge tries a body shot but Reemer blocks it.
Bainbridge lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Reemer blocks an uppercut.
Reemer can't find room to land a body shot as Bainbridge controls the action.
A short right from Reemer.
Reemer lands a shoulder strike. #T3#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bainbridge creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bainbridge's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bainbridge tries to work over Reemer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Reemer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bainbridge backwards.
Reemer can't find room to land a body shot as Bainbridge controls the action.
Reemer prevents a body shot from Bainbridge.
Bainbridge lands a shoulder strike.
Bainbridge has a couple of punches blocked by Reemer.
Reemer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Bainbridge fails to land.
Bainbridge goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bainbridge struggles to land a body shot inside as Reemer controls his hands.
Bainbridge doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bainbridge tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bainbridge is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Reemer scores with a shot to the side of Bainbridge's head.
Reemer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bainbridge makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Reemer blocking some punches. #T4#
Bainbridge lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Reemer scores with a shoulder strike.
Reemer swings wildly with an uppercut but Bainbridge uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reemer struggles to land a body shot inside as Bainbridge controls his hands.
Bainbridge tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Reemer stalls.
Reemer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2#
Bainbridge breaks from the clinch.
Bainbridge bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bainbridge uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reemer.
Reemer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Reemer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bainbridge manages to avoid it.
Bainbridge scores with a punch to the head.
Reemer is looking to wear down Bainbridge with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bainbridge throws a head kick but Reemer moves out of range.
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 Hole Reemer will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hole Reemer's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##CL2#
Bainbridge closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Reemer struggles to land a body shot inside as Bainbridge controls his hands.
Bainbridge lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Reemer.
Bainbridge misses with some punches.
Bainbridge cracks Reemer with a nice body shot.
Bainbridge tries to throw a body punch but Reemer avoids it by throwing Bainbridge back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reemer.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bainbridge.
Reemer stalling in the clinch but Bainbridge improves position.
Bainbridge misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Reemer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bainbridge throws a leg kick but Reemer sees it coming and checks it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bainbridge swings and misses with a shot to the body#TD#
and Reemer counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Reemer looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bainbridge with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Reemer drops an elbow to the side of Bainbridge's head.
Reemer throwing shots but Bainbridge is blocking nicely. #T1#
Reemer looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Reemer looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Reemer is trying to control. Bainbridge wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Reemer keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hole Reemer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Reemer scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Reemer is trying to control the action in half guard but Bainbridge is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bainbridge is looking for a sweep. Reemer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Reemer landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Reemer seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bainbridge does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bainbridge wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Bainbridge has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Reemer is working away from the top position though.
Bainbridge wants to improve his position but Reemer is controlling well.
Reemer is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Bainbridge trying to control from the bottom.
Reemer takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bainbridge is looking for a sweep. Reemer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Reemer connects with a nice short shot to Bainbridge's temple.
Reemer prevents Bainbridge from improving his position.
Bainbridge moves into full guard. #T3#
Reemer scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bainbridge controls Reemer momentarily but Reemer frees himself.
Reemer trying to control the position from guard on top but Bainbridge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reemer controls from within his opponent's guard.
Reemer keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bainbridge's head.
Reemer working some strikes from top position.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bainbridge is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bainbridge working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Reemer.
Reemer content to stall in guard here.
Bainbridge wants to sweep here but Reemer controlling him for the moment.
Reemer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reemer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Reemer trying to control but Bainbridge is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bartholomew Bainbridge is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bainbridge throws a leg kick but Reemer sees it coming and checks it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hole Reemer dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Hole Reemer's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Reemer dives in and grabs Bainbridge's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bainbridge pushes down on Reemer's head and hops out.
Bainbridge tries to counter by closing the distance.
Reemer misses with a wild body shot.
Reemer lands a nice shot that snaps Bainbridge's head back.
Bainbridge throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Reemer fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Reemer takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hole Reemer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reemer misses with a wild body shot.
Bainbridge throws out a counter right but Reemer avoids it with no problem.
Reemer digs a good hook to Bainbridge's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reemer shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bainbridge sprawls well. Bainbridge wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Reemer gets slowly back to his feet.
Bainbridge is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Reemer with a body shot.
Bainbridge throws a body punch but Reemer moves out of range.
Reemer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bainbridge can do to turn this around?#T1#
A punch combination from Bainbridge misses.
Reemer is looking to counter punch.
Reemer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bainbridge tries to clinch up.
Reemer misses with a body shot.
Bainbridge steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Reemer.
A nice side step and Bainbridge releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#CL2#
Bainbridge clinches up with Reemer and pushes him back against the cage.
Bainbridge swings wildly with an uppercut but Reemer uses good head movement to avoid it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Reemer seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Bainbridge is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
Bainbridge misses with a short punch on the inside.
Reemer blocks an uppercut.
Reemer wants to get back to striking at distance but Bainbridge won't allow it.
Reemer blocks an uppercut. #T2#
Reemer lands a shoulder strike.
Bainbridge prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hole Reemer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bainbridge throws a punch but it's blocked by Reemer. #BC#
Reemer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bainbridge slips under a jab from Reemer.
Bainbridge is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Reemer with a body shot.
Hole Reemer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Reemer lands a jab to the nose.
Reemer bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bainbridge's head.
Bainbridge misses with an uppercut
letting Reemer counter with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reemer keeps the fight on the outside.
Reemer doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Bainbridge counter with a right hand.
Bainbridge tries to clinch up but Reemer circles away and keeps his distance.
Bainbridge misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Reemer swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bartholomew Bainbridge has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Reemer connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bainbridge's hands.
Bainbridge throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A slow jab from Reemer misses its intended target.
Bainbridge avoids the body shot from Reemer.
Reemer ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Reemer looks to land a right hand but Bainbridge moved out of range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Reemer or perhaps it was just good defense by Bainbridge, which made it look bad.
Bainbridge looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Reemer looks to score with a jab to the body but Bainbridge is just out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Bainbridge as Reemer shoots in.
Bainbridge tries to clinch up.#T4#
Reemer scores with a jab to the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bainbridge. Reemer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice cross by Reemer.
Reemer connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Reemer moves out of range of the body kick from Bainbridge.
A jab lands there for Reemer.
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!
Bainbridge swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Reemer misses with a body shot.
Bainbridge throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Reemer tries to counter with a takedown but Bainbridge is quick to defend against it.
Reemer misses the shot to the body.
Reemer looks to score with a jab to the body but Bainbridge is just out of range.
Bainbridge scores with a jab to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hole Reemer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Reemer, 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hole Reemer!
Hole Reemer decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: Bellicose 116
Date: Jul 01, 2022

#R1#
Nice cross by Saari.
Nice uppercut lands for Saari. That snapped Bainbridge's head back.
Bainbridge doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Saari misses with a wild body shot.
Bainbridge uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Saari.
Bainbridge ducks under a wild hook from Saari.
Saari throws a body shot but no joy.
Saari misses with a hook. Bainbridge ducked under it nicely.
Saari jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Saari comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Saari darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bainbridge feints and then cracks Saari's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Saari down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bainbridge tries a head kick but it misses.
Saari scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bainbridge lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Saari lands an overhand right.
Saari scores with a jab to the head. #T1#
Saari uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bainbridge.
Saari with a jab.
Bainbridge takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bainbridge uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saari.
Saari blocks a jab.
Saari uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bainbridge.
A big right from Bainbridge misses.
Saari tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bainbridge was well out of range. Poor timing from Saari.
Saari throws a looping overhand right but Bainbridge ducks down to avoid it.
Bainbridge steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Saari just misses with a punch to the body.
Bainbridge throws out a counter right but Saari avoids it with no problem.
A combination from Saari does no damage.
Saari is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Saari lands a jab to Bainbridge's midsection.
Saari throws out a loose jab but Bainbridge uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Saari dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bainbridge slips a jab and a cross from Saari.
Bainbridge tries to clinch up.
Bainbridge tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Saari is able to avoid easily.
As Bainbridge looks to move away, Saari throws a big counter combo but Bainbridge just gets out of the way.
Bainbridge throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bainbridge takes a jab right on the kisser.
Saari lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bainbridge fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CUT2#It looks like Aleksi Saari has been cut.
Saari paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Saari is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bainbridge.
Bainbridge takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Saari misses with a left hand
and Bainbridge counters with a series of strikes. Saari will be more careful next time no doubt.
Saari blocks a head kick by Bainbridge.
A shot to the body from Saari misses
and Bainbridge counters with a nice kick to the body.
Saari looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T3#
Saari misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bainbridge.
Saari throws an overhand right that lands on Bainbridge's shoulder, as Bainbridge tries to avoid the shot.
Bainbridge feints a counter leg kick.
Saari punishes Bainbridge's body with a nice straight punch.
Saari throws the left hand but Bainbridge avoids the punch easily.
Saari moves out of range of the body kick.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Bainbridge! Saari is out on his feet! Bainbridge rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Saari is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Saari is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bartholomew Bainbridge!
Bartholomew Bainbridge 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.
The defeated Aleksi Saari had this to say: 'Niin metsä vastaa, kuin sinne huudetaan.'.

Event: Bellicose 100
Date: May 22, 2022

#R1#
Orel shoots and misses
and Bainbridge counters with a head kick. That will keep Orel thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Bainbridge stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bainbridge wants it to stay on the feet.
Bainbridge bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Bainbridge connects with a looping right hand.
A shot to the liver by Orel. Beautiful body shot.
Orel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Orel looks for a takedown but Bainbridge sprawls well.
Bainbridge looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Orel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Orel lands with an overhand left.
Orel has been working on his balance at Brloh, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Bainbridge.
Orel misses with an uppercut
and Bainbridge counters with a stiff right hand.
Orel comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Orel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bainbridge lands a slapping body shot.
Bainbridge needs to keep his hands up - Orel had a free shot at his head there.
Orel throws a jab when Bainbridge was well out of range.
Bainbridge throws a counter combo.
Bainbridge scores with a decent looking hook.
A big right from Orel misses. #T1#
Bainbridge ducks under a wild hook from Orel.
Orel takes a swing at Bainbridge's ribcage but misses.
Bainbridge works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CL2#
Bainbridge drives through and clinches with Orel against the cage. #BC#
Orel breaks from the clinch.
Orel misses the shot to the body.
Orel shoots in for a takedown but Bainbridge shows good takedown defense.
Bainbridge blocks a jab.
Orel lands a nice shot that snaps Bainbridge's head back.
Nice defenses there by Bainbridge.
Bainbridge tries a quick counter leg kick but Orel is wise to it.
Orel takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bainbridge keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bainbridge moves out of range as Orel strikes.
Orel checks the leg kick.
Orel misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Orel fails to land with a series of punches.
Bainbridge moves forwards but Orel connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bainbridge scores with a jab. Orel acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Orel misses with a hook
and Bainbridge counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC2#Orel is rocked!
Orel misses with an uppercut.
Bainbridge let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bainbridge drops Orel with a big left hand! Orel is injured, injured bad! Bainbridge jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bartholomew Bainbridge!

Event: Bellicose 88
Date: Apr 23, 2022

#R1#
Nessen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Bainbridge.
Bainbridge lands a big head kick that sends Nessen to the canvas! Bainbridge follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bartholomew Bainbridge!

Event: Howard vs Sawamura
Date: Mar 06, 2022

#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Stronk looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Stronk closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A hook to the body from Bainbridge.
A left hand lands to the body for Stronk.
Stronk misses with some punches.
Stronk tries to work over Bainbridge's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bainbridge blocks a body shot from Stronk.
Stronk tries to throw a body punch but Bainbridge avoids it by throwing Stronk back against the cage. #BC#
Stronk pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stronk moves out of range as Bainbridge throws a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stronk misses with a looping right.
Ian Stronk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stronk is looking to clinch but Bainbridge is avoiding it.
Stronk avoids the head kick by Bainbridge.
Stronk moves in looking to clinch but Bainbridge pushes him off.
Bainbridge swinging wildly here.
Stronk looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1##CL#
Stronk clinches.
Bainbridge tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bainbridge misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Stronk - that landed with a thud. #BC#
Stronk breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stronk tries to clinch but Bainbridge is having none of it. #CL#
Stronk fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bainbridge, pushing him back against the cage.
Stronk working aggressively here.
Stronk working aggressively here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bainbridge.
Bainbridge goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bainbridge lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bainbridge has a couple of punches blocked by Stronk.
A nice left hand lands by Bainbridge.
Stronk softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Stronk. #T2#
Bainbridge is working Stronk over against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bainbridge tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bainbridge swings wildly with an uppercut but Stronk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bainbridge lands a right hand.
Stronk swings wildly with an uppercut but Bainbridge uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Stronk breaks from the clinch.
Bainbridge takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bainbridge circles away from the clinch attempt
and Bainbridge counters with a stiff right hand.
Stronk throws a series of punches but Bainbridge avoids them all with ease. #CL#
Bainbridge gets tackled into the cage by Stronk. Stronk maintains the clinch.
Stronk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stronk looking for a takedown. #BC2#
Bainbridge's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bainbridge swats away the attempt to clinch by Stronk.#T3#
Stronk throws a lazy uppercut
and Bainbridge counters with a nice uppercut.
Bainbridge takes one to the chin there.
Bainbridge is looking to clinch.
Stronk connects with a body shot.#CL#
Stronk clinches up against the cage.
Bainbridge lands a hook that snaps the head of Stronk backwards.
Stronk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bainbridge is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Stronk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bainbridge misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stronk blocks a body shot from Bainbridge.
Stronk misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stronk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stronk softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T4#
Bainbridge prevents a body shot from Stronk.
Bainbridge misses with some punches.
Stronk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bainbridge lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bainbridge lands an uppercut.
Bainbridge misses with a body punch.
Stronk throws a punch but it's blocked by Bainbridge.
Bainbridge lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stronk backwards.
Stronk lands with a left to the head.
Bainbridge throws a head punch that misses.
Stronk blocks an uppercut.
Stronk has a couple of punches blocked by Bainbridge.
Stronk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bainbridge is looking to control Stronk's arms but Stronk gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bainbridge has his back to the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Bainbridge. #BC2#
Bainbridge escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stronk tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bainbridge counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Stronk lands with a right hand.
Stronk is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
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 Ian Stronk will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Stronk scores with a jab. Bainbridge acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Stronk scores with a jab to the jaw.
Stronk misses with an uppercut.
Stronk throws a looping overhand right but Bainbridge ducks down to avoid it.
Bainbridge was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#CL#
Stronk moves into the clinch successfully.
Bainbridge lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bainbridge misses with the head strike.
Stronk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bainbridge blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Good body shot from Bainbridge.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Stronk breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Stronk clinches.
Bainbridge misses with the head strike.
Bainbridge blocks an uppercut.
Stronk misses with the head strike.
Stronk tries to throw a body punch but Bainbridge avoids it by throwing Stronk back against the cage.
Ian Stronk has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T1#
Stronk tries to throw a body punch but Bainbridge avoids it by throwing Stronk back against the cage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Stronk throws a head punch that misses.
Stronk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stronk lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bainbridge or not.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stronk.
Bainbridge takes a shot to the head.
Bainbridge blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bainbridge cracks Stronk with a nice body shot.
Bainbridge blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Stronk's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bainbridge connects with a jab.
Stronk wants to clinch.
Stronk tries to clinch there but Bainbridge circles away.
Bainbridge avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T2#
Bainbridge needs to keep his hands up - Stronk had a free shot at his head there.
Stronk tries to clinch there but Bainbridge circles away.
Bainbridge wants to counter with a clinch but Stronk pushes him away.
Stronk bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bainbridge's head backwards.
Stronk stuns Bainbridge with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bainbridge tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stronk swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Good standup being displayed there by Stronk as he connects with a hook.
Stronk tries to clinch but Bainbridge is having none of it.
Bainbridge doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Stronk lands a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bainbridge. Stronk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stronk keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Stronk wants to clinch up but Bainbridge keeps it at a distance.
Stronk misses with an uppercut. Bainbridge saw that one coming.
Stronk wants to clinch up but Bainbridge keeps it at a distance.#T3#
Bainbridge misses with the combination. #CL2#
Bainbridge clinches.
Bainbridge misses with some punches. #BC#
Stronk manages to break the clinch.
Bainbridge throws a hook but Stronk avoids it easily.
Stronk swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bainbridge.
Bainbridge ducks under a wild hook from Stronk.
Bainbridge uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stronk.
Stronk misses the jab.
Bainbridge throws a body punch but Stronk moves out of range. #CL2#
Bainbridge gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bainbridge.
Bainbridge has a couple of punches blocked by Stronk.
Bainbridge doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stronk scores with a nice hook to the head.
Stronk scores with a nice hook to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stronk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stronk is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bainbridge can do to turn this around?#BC#
Stronk breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Stronk has Bainbridge up against the cage in a clinch.
Bainbridge throws a head punch that misses.
Bainbridge working aggressively here.
Bainbridge prevents a body shot from Stronk.
Bainbridge gets through Stronk's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Stronk lands with a short shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Bainbridge.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bainbridge tries to work over Stronk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bainbridge blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Bainbridge breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stronk wants to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ian Stronk dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Stronk checks a leg kick.
Bainbridge throws a sloppy head kick and Stronk moves out of range easily.
Stronk with a hook.
Bainbridge avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL2#
Bainbridge darts in and clinches Stronk up against the cage.
Bainbridge lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stronk backwards.
Bainbridge lands a nice shot to the body.
Bainbridge swings wildly with an uppercut but Stronk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bainbridge throws a head punch that misses.
Bainbridge lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bainbridge tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stronk's elbow.
Stronk is trying to push Bainbridge away but Bainbridge has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bainbridge lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Stronk can't find room to land a body shot as Bainbridge controls the action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stronk.
Stronk tries a body shot but Bainbridge blocks it. #T1#
Bainbridge scores with a shoulder strike.
Bainbridge misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bainbridge throws a punch but it's blocked by Stronk.
Bainbridge misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bainbridge misses with some punches.
Stronk lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Stronk is working Bainbridge over against the cage.
Bainbridge takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stronk lands a shot to the body.
Stronk lands an uppercut.#BC#
Stronk pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A combination from Stronk does no damage. #CL#
Stronk moves into the clinch successfully.
Stronk lands a right hand.
Stronk lands a hook that snaps the head of Bainbridge backwards.
Bainbridge looking to slow down the pace here.
Bainbridge is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Bainbridge swings wildly with an uppercut but Stronk uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Bainbridge is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Stronk lands a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stronk makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Stronk misses with a punch to the body.
Bainbridge goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Stronk.
Bainbridge working aggressively here.
Bainbridge's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC#
Stronk breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stronk throws a looping overhand right but Bainbridge ducks down to avoid it.
Bainbridge throws a big counter head kick but Stronk avoids it with no problem.
Stronk tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bainbridge paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stronk doesn't manage to clinch there - Bainbridge circles away.
Stronk swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bainbridge counters with a nice low kick that buckles Stronk's knee momentarily.
Bartholomew Bainbridge has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Stronk slips a jab from Bainbridge.
Stronk moves in looking to clinch but Bainbridge pushes him off.
Stronk tries to clinch up
and Bainbridge counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stronk is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Bainbridge displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stronk throws out the jab.
Stronk comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ian Stronk is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#CL2#
Bainbridge clinches up against the cage.
Bainbridge lands a nice uppercut.
Bainbridge misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Bainbridge fails to land.
Bainbridge can't find room to land a body shot as Stronk controls the action.
Bainbridge throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Bainbridge lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bainbridge tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bainbridge has had enough of the clinch but Stronk keeps him there for the moment.
Bainbridge lands a nice uppercut.
Bainbridge working aggressively here.
Stronk working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bainbridge working aggressively here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bainbridge tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bainbridge has a couple of punches blocked by Stronk.
Stronk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Bainbridge fails to land.
Bainbridge tries to throw a body punch but Stronk avoids it by throwing Bainbridge back against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bartholomew Bainbridge.
Well Stronk 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ian Stronk!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Ian Stronk waved his t-shirt featuring FUClothing's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: Bellicose - Howard vs Taylor
Date: Jan 09, 2022

#R1#
Bainbridge throws an overhand right that lands on Macmillan's shoulder, as Macmillan tries to avoid the shot.
Bainbridge motions for Macmillan to come forward. Bainbridge throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bainbridge scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Macmillan looks to land a combination but Bainbridge avoids it well.
An attempted straight right counter from Bainbridge misses the target.
Macmillan tries to clinch up
and Bainbridge counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick lands for Bainbridge.
Macmillan wants to clinch#KD#
and Bainbridge counters with a nice right hand that sends Macmillan toppling to the canvas! Macmillan scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Bainbridge finish him?!#ROC#Macmillan is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Arran Macmillan has been cut.#T1#
Bainbridge drops Macmillan with a straight right hand, right on the button! Bainbridge follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bartholomew Bainbridge!

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 69
Date: Jul 03, 2021

#R1#
Nice body punch from Schmico.
Schmico fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Schmico moves into range and clinches up with Bainbridge.
Schmico definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bainbridge wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Schmico tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bainbridge smiles and moves away.
Schmico fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bainbridge is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Bainbridge tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Schmico was well out of range. Poor timing from Bainbridge.
Schmico closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bainbridge circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fredrico Schmico. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Schmico shoots in for a takedown but Bainbridge shows good takedown defense.
Bainbridge fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bainbridge.
Bainbridge fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#T1#
Bainbridge throws a head kick that misses.
Schmico tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bainbridge sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Schmico somewhat.#CL#
Bainbridge tries to keep at a distance but Schmico has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bainbridge takes a knee right on the jaw! #TD#
Schmico jumps guard.
Bainbridge wants to pass the guard but Schmico is keeping the position.
Schmico is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
Schmico looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Schmico is trying to control the position from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Schmico is on top in guard. #REVR#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Schmico wanted to stand there but Bainbridge had control of the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fredrico Schmico showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Schmico 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 10:9
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 10:9
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 10:9

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fredrico Schmico!
After the fight, Fredrico Schmico 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.

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