Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: VFC 99
Date: Jul 20, 2022

#R1#
Brolin loads up on a big right hand but Thorne slips the punch.
Thorne lands a right hook to the body.
Thorne ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thorne seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Thorne jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A lazy left from Thorne finds it's target.
Brolin ducks under a wild hook from Thorne.
Thorne sets himself, and Brolin steps forward looking for the clinch! Thorne avoids it this time.
Thorne avoids the head kick by Brolin.
Thorne throwing a counter right hand but Brolin manages to avoid it.
Thorne connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've been informed that Brolin 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.#CL2#
Brolin rushes Thorne and presses him up against the cage.
Brolin tries to throw a body punch but Thorne avoids it by throwing Brolin back against the cage.
Thorne can't break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorne working hard to break the clinch.
Brolin misses with the head strike.
Brolin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Thorne is trying to break the clinch but Brolin has him pressed against the cage.
Thorne misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brolin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thorne pushes Brolin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Thorne wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Brolin pushes Thorne back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thorne's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Brolin lands a right hand.
Brolin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thorne backwards.
Brolin working aggressively here.
Thorne wants to get back to striking at distance but Brolin won't allow it.
Brolin misses with a body punch.
Brolin scores with a shoulder strike.
Brolin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brolin lands a hook that snaps the head of Thorne backwards.
Thorne lands a nice uppercut.
Brolin pushes Thorne back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brolin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brolin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Thorne lands a hook 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!
Thorne misses with a punch to the body.
Thorne tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thorne prevents a body shot from Brolin.
Nice body punch from Thorne. #T2#
Brolin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Thorne stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Brolin cracks Thorne with a nice body shot.
Thorne tries to work over Brolin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thorne dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brolin.
A right handed body shot lands from Thorne.
Thorne can't break the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Brolin fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brolin.
Thorne blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brolin misses with the head strike.
Thorne tries to circle away but Brolin has him pinned against the cage.
Thorne lands a nice uppercut.
Brolin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Brolin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thorne backwards.
Brolin tries to work over Thorne's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thorne takes a shot to the head.
Brolin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thorne's elbow.
Thorne is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T3#
Thorne misses with a body punch.
Brolin misses with a body punch.
Thorne lands an uppercut.#ROC#Brolin is rocked!
Thorne makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Brolin is still on wobbly legs! Can Thorne finish him?
Thorne lands a body punch in the clinch.
Thorne dips a shoulder and cracks Brolin with a mighty uppercut! Brolin falls back against the cage and Thorne unloads with a barrage of strikes! Brolin is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Thorne screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kip Thorne!
A very excited looking Kip Thorne 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: VFC 96 Caruga vs Da Silva Jr
Date: Jul 11, 2022

#R1#
Houle throws a jab when Brolin was well out of range.
Brolin's coach down at The Jungle Room was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Brolin's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#CL2#
Brolin has managed to clinch.
Brolin prevents a body shot from Houle.
Houle blocking some punches.
Brolin tries to work over Houle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brolin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Houle definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Houle misses with a punch on the inside.
Brolin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brolin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Houle's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Brolin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Brolin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Houle misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Houle.
Houle cracks Brolin with a nice body shot.
Brolin misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Houle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brolin can't find room to land a body shot as Houle controls the action.
Brolin cracks Houle with a nice body shot.
Brolin scores with a shot to the side of Houle's head.
Brolin misses with a punch on the inside.
Brolin tries a body shot but Houle blocks it.
Brolin blocks a body shot from Houle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Houle misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1#
Houle digs a right hand underneath Brolin's ribcage. Brolin let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Brolin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brolin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brolin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Houle.
Brolin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Houle misses with some punches.
Brolin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Good body shot from Houle.
Houle blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brolin struggles to land a body shot inside as Houle controls his hands.
Houle lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Houle misses with the head strike.
Houle misses with a hook to the ribs.
Houle cracks Brolin with a nice body shot.
Houle lands a left hand that snaps the head of Brolin backwards.
Houle blocks an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Brolin.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Houle.
Houle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brolin misses with a body punch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Brolin blocks a body shot from Houle. #T2#
Brolin misses with a punch on the inside.
Houle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brolin misses with some punches.
Houle misses with some punches.
Houle blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Brolin.
Houle misses with the head strike.
Brolin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brolin lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Brolin fails to land.
Houle cracks Brolin with a nice body shot.
Brolin misses with some punches.
Brolin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A body shot lands from Brolin.
Brolin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Brolin struggles to land a body shot inside as Houle controls his hands.
Houle misses with some punches.
Houle tries to throw a body punch but Brolin avoids it by throwing Houle back against the cage.
Brolin lands with a light punch inside.
Houle misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brolin lands a left hand.
Houle's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Brolin working aggressively here. #T3#
Brolin blocks an uppercut.
Houle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Houle misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brolin misses with the head strike.
Brolin tries a body shot but Houle blocks it.
Houle misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from Houle.
Brolin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Houle backwards.
Brolin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Houle swings wildly with an uppercut but Brolin uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Brolin fails to land.
Houle throws a punch but it's blocked by Brolin.
Houle lands a body shot in the clinch.
Houle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brolin lands a right hand.
Brolin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brolin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brolin blocks a body shot from Houle.
Houle lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brolin backwards.
Brolin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Houle swings wildly with an uppercut but Brolin uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Houle prevents a body shot from Brolin.
Houle misses with a punch on the inside.
Houle pushes Brolin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Brolin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Houle's elbow.
Houle misses with a punch to the body.
Brolin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Houle lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Houle.
Brolin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Houle lands a right hand.
Brolin misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Houle on the inside.
Brolin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Houle throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Brolins head.
Brolin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Houles head.
A short right from Brolin.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brolin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brolin gets through Houle's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Houle misses with a punch on the inside.
Houle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Houle tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brolin's elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Josh Brolin will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL#
Houle clinches with his opponent.
Houle takes a shot to the head.
A hook to the body from Houle.
Houle swings wildly with an uppercut but Brolin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Houle.
Houle struggles to land a body shot inside as Brolin controls his hands.
Brolin has a couple of punches blocked by Houle.
Houle lands with a right to the head.
Houle prevents a body shot from Brolin.
Brolin tries to throw a body punch but Houle avoids it by throwing Brolin back against the cage.
Brolin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Houle lands a left hand.
Brolin lands a left hand.
Brolin lands with a short shot to the head.
Houle pushes Brolin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Houle working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
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!
Brolin throws a punch but it's blocked by Houle.
Josh Brolin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Houle lands a right hand that snaps the head of Brolin backwards.
Brolin misses with a punch to the body.
Houle struggles to land a body shot inside as Brolin controls his hands.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Houle.#ROC#Brolin is rocked!#T1#
A right handed body shot lands from Houle.
Brolin is still on wobbly legs! Can Houle finish him?
Brolin is breathing heavily.
Houle blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Houle lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Houle scores with a shot to the side of Brolin's head.
Houle unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Brolin! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Houle is unloading with more strikes now! Brolin drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marie Pier Houle!
After the fight, Marie Pier Houle was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: VFC 93 Dingo vs Isle
Date: Jul 01, 2022

#R1#
Nice jab there from Brolin.
Brolin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CL#
Brolin has Choi up against the cage in a clinch.
Brolin pushes Choi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Brolin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Choi misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Brolin fails to land.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Brolin blocking some punches.
Brolin lands a body shot.
A short right from Brolin.
Brolin lands a nice shot to the body.
Brolin misses with a punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Brolin scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Brolin.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brolin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brolin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Brolin lands a body punch in the clinch.
Choi is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Brolin is keeping busy.
Brolin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Brolin blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
Choi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brolin backwards.
Choi takes a shot to the head.
Choi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch on the inside from Choi fails to land.
Brolin lands with a left to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Choi.
Brolin scores with a shoulder strike.
Brolin lands with a left to the head.
A short uppercut from Brolin.
Brolin throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right from Brolin.
Choi stalling in the clinch but Brolin improves position.
Brolin is leaning against Choi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right from Brolin.
A short body shot lands from Choi as the two fighters clinch.
Brolin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brolin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Brolin lands an uppercut.
Brolin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brolin misses with some punches.
Brolin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Choi misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Choi is looking to control Brolin's arms but Brolin gets an underhook and turns him. Now Choi has his back to the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Choi fails to land.
Choi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brolin misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Brolin.
Brolin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brolin.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Brolin.
Choi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brolin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Choi lands a nice shot to the body.
Brolin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Choi swings wildly with an uppercut but Brolin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brolin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Choi is trying to break the clinch but Brolin is controlling him.
Brolin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Choi or not.
Choi taking a breather.
Brolin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Brolin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Choi backwards.
Choi is trying to maintain a safe position but Brolin gets an underhook and turns Choi into the cage.#T3#
Brolin lands a shoulder strike.
A short left from Brolin.
Brolin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Choi scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Choi fails to land.
Brolin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brolin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Choi throws a punch but it's blocked by Brolin.
Choi swings wildly with an uppercut but Brolin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brolin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brolin throws a head punch that misses.
Brolin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brolin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A body shot lands from Brolin.
Brolin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Choi misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Brolin.
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!
Brolin lands a right hand.
Brolin lands with a right to the head.
Choi blocks an uppercut. #T4#
Brolin scores with a shoulder strike.
Brolin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Choi has a couple of punches blocked by Brolin.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brolin.
Choi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Brolin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brolin digs a right hand into Choi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Choi's gas tank.
Brolin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Choi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Brolin.
Choi blocking some punches.
A short left from Brolin.
Brolin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Brolin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Brolin lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Choi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Choi taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Brolin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Choi takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Choi has a couple of punches blocked by Brolin.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Josh Brolin dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL#
Brolin clinches up with Choi and pushes him back against the cage.
Brolin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Brolin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Choi backwards.
Choi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Brolin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've been informed that Choi has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Choi lands a nice uppercut.
Choi working aggressively here.
Brolin lands an uppercut.
Brolin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Choi can do to turn this around?
Choi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Brolin backwards.
Brolin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Choi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Brolin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Brolin has a couple of punches blocked by Choi.
Choi tries to work over Brolin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brolin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brolin tries to work over Choi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Choi misses with the head strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brolin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brolin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Brolin scores with a shoulder strike. #T1#
Choi working aggressively here.
Brolin struggles to land a body shot inside as Choi controls his hands.
Choi trying to stall but Brolin improves his position.
Brolin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brolin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Brolin misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Brolin.
Brolin lands with a short shot to the head.
Brolin lands a shot to the body.
Josh Brolin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Choi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Choi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Choi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Choi pushes Brolin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Choi misses with the head strike.
Brolin lands with a left to the head.
Good body shot from Brolin.
Brolin gets through Choi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Brolin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brolin lands a right hand.
Brolin lands an uppercut.#T2#
Brolin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brolin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Choi backwards.
Brolin tries to work over Choi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Choi.
Brolin throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Brolin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Choi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brolin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Choi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brolin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brolin.
Brolin is working Choi over against the cage.
Choi is breathing heavily.
A right hand to the body from Brolin.
Brolin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Brolin lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Brolin.
Nice body punch from Brolin - that landed with a thud.
Brolin lands a shoulder strike.
Choi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brolin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short body shot lands from Brolin as the two fighters clinch. #T3#
Brolin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nice body punch from Brolin.
Brolin lands a body shot in the clinch.
Brolin lands an uppercut.
Choi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brolin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Brolin.
Brolin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Chois head.
Brolin lands with a short shot to the head. #ROC#Choi is rocked!
Choi throws a head punch that misses.
Choi is still on wobbly legs! Can Brolin finish him?
Brolin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Brolin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Choi backwards.
Brolin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short left from Brolin.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Choi misses with some punches.
Brolin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Choi backwards.
Brolin pushes Choi against the cage. Brolin is working some dirty boxing. Brolin pushes off with a quick right hook! Choi goes down! Choi tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Brolin moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Josh Brolin!
A very excited looking Josh Brolin 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: The Island Season 13, 145 lbs, Round 1
Date: Jun 23, 2022

#R1#
Brolin looks to land a combination but Thorne avoids it well.
Brolin throws a hook but Thorne avoids it easily.
Josh Brolin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brolin throws an off balance right hand
letting Thorne counter with a right hand.
Brolin's coach down at Cozad The Island was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Brolin's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Thorne moves out of range of the strikes.
Thorne definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Thorne keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brolin.
Thorne swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Thorne blocks a head kick by Brolin.
Brolin throws a left and a right that both miss
and Thorne makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Thorne cracks Brolin with a good jab.
Thorne slips a straight right by Brolin.
Thorne fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Thorne cracks Brolin with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Brolin tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Thorne pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Brolin is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kip Thorne!
During a confident post fight interview, Kip Thorne thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: VFC 88 Bar vs Souza
Date: Jun 13, 2022

#R1#
Brolin misses with a body shot.
Brolin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Heelan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#CL#
Brolin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Heelan, pushing him back against the cage.
Heelan blocks an uppercut.
Brolin misses with the head strike.
Heelan throws a punch but it's blocked by Brolin.
Heelan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Brolin tries to throw a body punch but Heelan avoids it by throwing Brolin back against the cage.
Brolin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Heelan working aggressively here.
Heelan throws a head punch that misses.
A short left from Heelan.
Brolin misses with some punches.
Brolin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Heelans head.
A body shot lands from Brolin.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brolin tries a body shot but Heelan blocks it.
Heelan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Heelan working aggressively here.
Brolin works on Heelan's body with a couple of short punches.
Heelan throws a punch but it's blocked by Brolin.
Brolin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Brolin lands a shot to the body.
Heelan misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Heelan swings wildly with an uppercut but Brolin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brolin throws a head punch that misses.
Brolin blocking some punches.
Heelan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brolin lands a body punch in the clinch.
Brolin misses with the head strike.
Heelan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Brolin backwards.
Nice body punch from Brolin.
Brolin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brolin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Brolin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Heelan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brolin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Heelan's elbow.
Brolin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brolin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brolin lands with a light punch inside.
Brolin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Brolin working aggressively here.
Brolin swings wildly with an uppercut but Heelan uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brolin fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Brolin can't find room to land a body shot as Heelan controls the action.
A short right from Heelan on the inside.
Brolin misses with a punch on the inside.
Heelan misses with a punch on the inside.
Heelan throws a punch but it's blocked by Brolin.
Brolin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Heelan swings wildly with an uppercut but Brolin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brolin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Heelan's elbow.
Brolin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Brolin.
Brolin scores with a shot to the side of Heelan's head.
Heelan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Heelan misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Brolin fails to land.
Brolin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Heelan has a couple of punches blocked by Brolin.
Brolin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Brolin scores with a shot to the side of Heelan's head.
Brolin tries a body shot but Heelan blocks it.
Nice body punch from Brolin - that landed with a thud.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brolin. #T3#
Brolin pushes Heelan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Brolin - that landed with a thud.
Brolin blocks an uppercut.
Brolin lands with a right to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Brolin.
Brolin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Heelan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brolin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Brolin swings wildly with an uppercut but Heelan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brolin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brolin gets through Heelan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Heelan working aggressively here.
Brolin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Brolin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brolin tries a body shot but Heelan blocks it.
Brolin misses with some punches.
Brolin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Heelans head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Heelan.
A head punch on the inside from Heelan fails to land.
Heelan blocks an uppercut.
Heelan throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Brolin scores with a hook to the body.
Heelan looks winded!
Brolin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Brolin fails to land.
Brolin lands a body shot.
Brolin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Heelan throws a punch but it's blocked by Brolin.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Heelan.
Brolin lands a right hand.
Brolin pushes Heelan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brolin.
A head punch on the inside from Heelan fails to land.
Heelan working aggressively here.
Brolin lands with a right to the head.
Brolin lands a nice uppercut.
Brolin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brolin tries to throw a body punch but Heelan avoids it by throwing Brolin back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brolin misses with some punches.
Heelan blocking some punches.
Brolin tries to throw a body punch but Heelan avoids it by throwing Brolin back against the cage.
Brolin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Brolin lands with a short shot to the head.
Brolin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Josh Brolin dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL#
Brolin moves into the clinch.
Brolin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Brolin is working Heelan over against the cage.
Brolin scores with a shot to the side of Heelan's head.
Brolin tries to work over Heelan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Brolin.
Brolin blocks an uppercut.
Brolin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brolin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brolin pushes Heelan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Heelan fails to land.
Brolin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Brolin lands with a right to the head.
Brolin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Heelan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
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!
Brolin throws a head punch that misses.
A short uppercut from Brolin.
A right hook to the body lands for Brolin.
Heelan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brolin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Heelan swings wildly with an uppercut but Brolin uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Heelan fails to land. #T1#
Brolin lands with a right to the head.
Heelan is breathing heavily.
Heelan misses with a punch on the inside.
Heelan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brolin misses with a punch to the body.
Brolin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brolin blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Brolin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Brolin.
Brolin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brolin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Brolin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Heelan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Brolin.
Heelan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Heelan blocking some punches.
Heelan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Heelan throws a punch but it's blocked by Brolin.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brolin misses with some punches.
Heelan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brolin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Heelan blocks a body shot from Brolin. #T2#
Brolin pushes Heelan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Brolin as the two fighters clinch.
Brolin scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Brolin.
Heelan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Brolin backwards.
Brolin misses with a punch on the inside.
Brolin misses with a punch to the body.
Heelan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brolin lands a nice shot to the body.
Brolin lands a body punch in the clinch.
Brolin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've been informed that Heelan has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Brolin presses Heelan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Brolin is working Heelan over against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Brolin as the two fighters clinch.
Brolin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Brolin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Brolin lands with a light punch inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Brolin.
A nice left hand lands by Brolin.
Brolin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Brolin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Heelan or not. #T3#
Heelan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Brolin.
Brolin lands a shoulder strike.
Brolin lands with a short shot to the head.
Brolin pushes Heelan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brolin is leaning against Heelan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Heelan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short left from Brolin. #ROC#Heelan is rocked!
A short uppercut from Brolin.
Heelan is still on wobbly legs! Can Brolin finish him?
Brolin blocking some punches.
Heelan seems to have recovered his senses.
Brolin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Heelan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Heelan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brolin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Brolin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Heelan can do to turn this around?
A short uppercut from Brolin.
Heelan swings wildly with an uppercut but Brolin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brolin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Brolin tries a body shot but Heelan blocks it.
Brolin lands a right hand.
Brolin lands an uppercut.
Brolin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Heelan.#T4#
Brolin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Heelan fails to land.
Brolin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Brolin lands a hook that snaps the head of Heelan backwards.
Brolin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brolin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Brolin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Heelan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Heelan misses with some punches.
Brolin pushes Heelan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brolin swings wildly with an uppercut but Heelan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brolin pushes Heelan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brolin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brolin throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brolin swings wildly with an uppercut but Heelan uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Brolin.
Heelan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Heelan.
Heelan throws a head punch that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Josh Brolin dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Brolin lands a glancing blow to the side of Heelan's head.
Heelan jabs Brolin to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Brolin throws a head kick that Heelan semi-blocks.
Brolin throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Heelan counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Heelan swings for the body but Brolin moves out of range.
Brolin is looking to counter the offense by Heelan and move into the clinch.
Brolin tries a head kick but it misses.
Heelan lands with a shot to the body.
Heelan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brolin.
Brolin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Heelan is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Brolin rather than just go for the knockout.
Brolin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Brolin drops his hands momentarily and Heelan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Heelan circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brolin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Brolin!
Heelan gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Heelan takes a swing at Brolin's ribcage but misses.
Tobey Heelan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Heelan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Brolin misses with a head kick.
Heelan cracks a nice hook into Brolin's ribs.
Heelan connects with a jab.#T1##CL#
Brolin clinches up against the cage.
Heelan swings wildly with an uppercut but Brolin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brolin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Brolin.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Heelan.
Brolin lands a hook that snaps the head of Heelan backwards.
Heelan scores with a shot to the side of Brolin's head.
Heelan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Josh Brolin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Brolin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Brolin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Heelan blocks an uppercut.
Brolin lands an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Brolin.
Heelan blocking some punches.
Heelan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Brolin scores with a nice short uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Heelan misses with the head strike.
Heelan throws a head punch that misses.
Heelan swings wildly with an uppercut but Brolin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tobey Heelan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Brolin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Heelan misses with some punches.
Brolin scores with a hook to the body.
Heelan misses with some punches.
Brolin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Brolin can't find room to land a body shot as Heelan controls the action.
Brolin digs a right hand underneath Heelan's ribcage. Heelan let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Brolin blocks an uppercut.
Brolin working aggressively here.
Brolin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Brolin.
Brolin gets through Heelan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Brolin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brolin pushes Heelan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brolin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brolin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Heelans head.
Brolin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brolin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Brolin. #T3#
Heelan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Heelan misses with a punch on the inside.
Brolin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brolin tries to throw a body punch but Heelan avoids it by throwing Brolin back against the cage.
Brolin lands an uppercut.
Brolin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Heelan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A body shot lands from Brolin.
Heelan misses with the head strike.
Heelan lands a left hand.
Brolin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Heelan fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Heelan.
Brolin scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Brolin.
Brolin scores with a hook to the body.
Brolin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Brolin lands with a left to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brolin working aggressively here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Brolin. #T4#
Brolin lands a shot to the body.
Brolin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Brolin lands a body punch in the clinch.
Brolin lands a nice uppercut.
Brolin lands a right hand.
Brolin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Brolin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Brolin.
Brolin digs a right hand into Heelan's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Heelan's gas tank.
Brolin presses Heelan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Brolin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Heelan misses with the head strike.
Brolin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Heelan backwards.
Heelan blocking some punches.
Brolin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brolin.
Brolin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Brolin gets through Heelan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Josh Brolin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A short right from Brolin.

And that's the end of the fight!
Josh Brolin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Brolin, 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: VFC 80 Hall vs Brown
Date: May 20, 2022

#R1#
Brolin scores with a head kick. #CUT2#It looks like Marie Pier Houle has been cut.
Brolin tries a head kick but it misses.
Houle swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Brolin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Houle on the side of the head. #CL2#
Brolin clinches.
Brolin misses with some punches.
Brolin lands a body punch.
Brolin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brolin has a couple of punches blocked by Houle.
Brolin keeps control of Houle as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Brolin misses with a punch on the inside.
We've been informed that Brolin 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.
Houle blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Houle.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Brolin.
Brolin throws a head punch that misses.
Houle throws a head punch that misses.
Brolin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Brolin as the two fighters clinch.
Houle blocking some punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Houle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Brolin fails to land.
Houle misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brolin throws a head punch that misses.
A shot in the inside from Houle. #T1#
A short left from Brolin.
Houle misses with a hook to the ribs.
Houle blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Houle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Houle tries to throw a body punch but Brolin avoids it by throwing Houle back against the cage.
Houle misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brolin.
Houle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brolin misses with a punch on the inside.
Brolin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Houle backwards.
Houle misses with a hook from the clinch.
Houle presses Brolin against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right hand to the body from Brolin.
Houle has a couple of punches blocked by Brolin.
A hook to the body from Brolin.
Brolin is working Houle over against the cage.
Houle lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Houle definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Houle tries a body shot but Brolin blocks it.
Houle lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brolin backwards.
Brolin throws a head punch that misses.
Brolin scores with a shot to the side of Houle's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Houle lands a body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Brolin. #T2#
A body shot lands from Brolin.
Still in the clinch, Brolin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Houle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brolin misses with the head strike.
Houle has a couple of punches blocked by Brolin.
Houle throws a punch but it's blocked by Brolin.
Houle lands with a short shot to the head.
Brolin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Houle misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brolin swings wildly with an uppercut but Houle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Houle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Houle lands a left hand.
A right handed body shot lands from Brolin.
Brolin swings wildly with an uppercut but Houle uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Houle creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Houle misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brolin.
Houle lands an uppercut.
Brolin blocking some punches. #T3#
Brolin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Brolin misses with the head strike.
Brolin working aggressively here.
Brolin blocks an uppercut.
Brolin misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Houle.
Brolin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Houle working aggressively here.
Brolin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brolin throws a punch but it's blocked by Houle.
Brolin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Brolin working aggressively here.
Brolin misses with a body punch.
Brolin throws a head punch that misses.
Brolin misses with a punch on the inside.
Houle pushes Brolin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brolin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brolin struggles to land a body shot inside as Houle controls his hands.
Houle swings wildly with an uppercut but Brolin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Houle softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Houle blocks an uppercut. #T4#
Houle lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Brolin or not.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Houle misses with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Brolin.
Houle misses with a punch on the inside.
Brolin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brolin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Houle's elbow.
Houle working aggressively here.
Houle tries to work over Brolin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brolin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Houle lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brolin.
Brolin blocking some punches.
Brolin blocks a body shot from Houle.
Houle misses with a punch to the body.
Houle lands a right hand that snaps the head of Brolin backwards. #ROC#Brolin is rocked!
Houle has had enough of the clinch but Brolin keeps him there for the moment.
Brolin is still on wobbly legs! Can Houle finish him?
Houle swings wildly with an uppercut but Brolin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brolin blocks an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Houle throws a punch but it's blocked by Brolin.
Brolin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Houle digs a right hand into Brolin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Brolin's gas tank.
Houle lands a left hand.
Houle lands a right hand that snaps the head of Brolin backwards.
Brolin gets through Houle's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Houle lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Brolin misses with some punches.
Houle throws a big uppercut that drops Brolin! More strikes from Houle and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Brolin lies dazed against the cage as Houle celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marie Pier Houle!
Marie Pier Houle 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: VFC 71 Dancer vs Lorent
Date: Apr 25, 2022

#R1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Heelan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Heelan cracks Brolin with a right hand to the side of the head.
Heelan throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL#
Brolin clinches with his opponent.
Heelan takes an elbow to the temple.
Heelan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brolin lands a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brolin.
Brolin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Heelan backwards.
Heelan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brolin lands a body punch.
Heelan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brolin cracks Heelan with a nice body shot.
Brolin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brolin lands a nice uppercut.
Brolin lands with a light punch inside.
Heelan lands a right hand.
Brolin digs a right hand into Heelan's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Heelan's gas tank.
Brolin tries to land a knee to the head but Heelan blocks with his arms.
Heelan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brolin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Heelan throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Heelan.
Brolin misses with an elbow strike.
Brolin tries to land a knee to the head but Heelan blocks with his arms. #T1#
Heelan swings wildly with an uppercut but Brolin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brolin looking to throw knees to the head but Heelan is blocking nicely.
Brolin lands with a left to the head.
Brolin lands with a right to the head.
Heelan misses with some punches.
Brolin misses with a body punch.
Heelan blocks an elbow strike.
Heelan throws a head punch that misses.
Brolin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Heelan.
Heelan's coach down at Cozad The Island was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Heelan's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Brolin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Heelan backwards.
Heelan managing to block the knees to the body from Brolin.
Brolin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Heelan backwards.
Brolin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Brolin looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A short uppercut from Brolin.
Brolin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Heelan throws a punch but it's blocked by Brolin.
Brolin throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Brolin.
A nice left hand lands by Brolin.
Brolin with an attempt at a knee that misses. #T2#
A short right from Brolin.
Brolin throws an elbow that misses.
Brolin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brolin.
Heelan working aggressively here.
Brolin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Heelan.
Heelan throws a head punch that misses.
Brolin scores with a shot to the side of Heelan's head.
Brolin blocking some punches.
Brolin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Brolin lands with a left to the head.
Brolin pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Brolin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Heelan backwards.
Brolin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brolin lands a nice elbow.
Heelan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice left hand lands by Heelan.
Brolin scores with a shoulder strike.
Brolin blocking some punches.
Brolin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch on the inside from Heelan fails to land. #T3#
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Brolin just misses with a elbow thrown towards Heelan's brow.
A head punch on the inside from Heelan fails to land.
Brolin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Still in the clinch, Brolin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Brolin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Brolin.
Brolin lands a right hand.
Brolin lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Good body shot from Brolin.
Brolin tries to land knees in the clinch but Heelan avoids the damage to the body.
Heelan lands with a light punch inside.
Brolin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Heelan backwards.
Brolin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Heelan throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brolin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brolin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Heelan.
Brolin lands a hook that snaps the head of Heelan backwards.
Brolin lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Brolin misses with a punch on the inside.
Heelan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brolin throws a punch but it's blocked by Heelan.
Heelan fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Brolin pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Heelan.
A head punch on the inside from Brolin fails to land.
Heelan avoiding damage as Brolin throws knees to the body.
Heelan managing to block the knees to the body from Brolin.
Brolin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Brolin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Heelan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Heelan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brolin presses Heelan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Heelan.
Heelan throws a punch but it's blocked by Brolin.
Brolin misses with a knee to the head.
Brolin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Heelan misses with a punch on the inside.
Brolin blocking some punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Heelan takes a shot to the head.
Brolin misses with a knee to the head.
Brolin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Heelan has a couple of punches blocked by Brolin.
Heelan has a couple of punches blocked by Brolin.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Josh Brolin 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#
Brolin wants to clinch.
Brolin tries to clinch there but Heelan circles away.
Brolin avoids the body shot from Heelan.
Heelan scores with a decent looking hook.
Heelan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Brolin takes one to the side of the head.
Brolin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Brolin moves in looking to clinch but Heelan pushes him off.
Josh Brolin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Heelan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Heelan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Heelan lands a right hook to the body.
Heelan lands with a nice body punch.
Heelan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Brolin has taken the fight to the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brolin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Heelan blocks it with crossed arms.
Brolin swings wildly with an uppercut but Heelan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Heelan swings wildly with an uppercut but Brolin uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Brolin.#T1#
Heelan misses with some punches.
Brolin lands with a left to the head.
Brolin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Heelan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brolin lands an uppercut.
Heelan takes a shot to the head.
Brolin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Heelan can do to turn this around?
Brolin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Brolin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brolin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brolin lands a nice uppercut.
Brolin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Heelan.
Brolin misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Heelan on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Brolin.
Brolin blocking 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!
Brolin misses with a punch to the body.
Brolin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Brolin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Heelan lands an uppercut.
Brolin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Heelan blocks a body shot from Brolin. #T2#
Heelan blocking some punches.
Heelan misses with some punches.
Josh Brolin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Brolin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Heelan backwards.
Brolin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Heelan throws a head punch that misses.
Brolin misses with a punch to the body.
Heelan misses with the head strike.
Heelan throws a head punch that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Brolin.
Brolin blocking some punches.
Brolin lands with a right to the head.
Brolin tries to land knees in the clinch but Heelan avoids the damage to the body.
Brolin looking to throw knees to the head but Heelan is blocking nicely.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Brolin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Brolin lands a right hand.
Brolin lands a shot to the body.
Heelan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brolin working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Heelan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Brolin blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
Heelan misses with the head strike.
Brolin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Brolin throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Brolin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Heelan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Brolin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Heelan's elbow.
Brolin lands an uppercut.
Heelan blocks a body shot from Brolin.
Brolin blocking some punches.
Brolin working aggressively here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Brolin.
Brolin misses with the head strike.
Brolin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Heelan fails to land.
Brolin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Heelan is defending well for now.
Brolin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Heelan.
Brolin blocking some punches.
Brolin lands with a right to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Heelan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Brolin.
Heelan misses with a punch on the inside. #T4#
Heelan throws a head punch that misses.
Brolin lands a left hand.
A head punch on the inside from Heelan fails to land.
Heelan misses with the head strike.
Brolin tries to land a knee to the head but Heelan blocks with his arms.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Heelan.
Brolin blocking some punches.
Heelan blocks the elbow strike.
Heelan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Heelan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Heelan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Brolin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Heelan fails to land.
Heelan swings wildly with an uppercut but Brolin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brolin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Heelan backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Heelan swings wildly with an uppercut but Brolin uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Brolin throws an elbow but misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Brolin.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Josh Brolin dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Heelan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tobey Heelan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brolin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Heelan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Brolin doesn't seem bothered though.
Heelan has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Brolin.
Brolin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Heelan. Those never looked like landing. #CL#
Brolin clinches.
A left hand lands to the body for Brolin.
Brolin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Heelans head.
Heelan misses with a punch on the inside.
Heelan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Heelan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brolin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Heelan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Heelan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brolin trying to land knees to the body.
Brolin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Heelan working aggressively here.
Brolin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Heelan fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Brolin blocks an uppercut.
Brolin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Brolin misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Heelan.
Brolin blocking some punches.
Brolin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
With the fighters up against the cage, Brolin throws an elbow but misses.
Brolin lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brolin.
Brolin blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, Brolin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Brolin lands with a right to the head.
Brolin looking to throw knees to the head but Heelan is blocking nicely.
Brolin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brolin misses with a body punch.
Heelan swings wildly with an uppercut but Brolin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brolin misses with a knee strike.
Heelan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Brolin throws a knee to the head but misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brolin throws a punch but it's blocked by Heelan.
Tobey Heelan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Brolin swings wildly with an uppercut but Heelan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Heelan swings wildly with an uppercut but Brolin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brolin throws a knee to the head but misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Heelan swings wildly with an uppercut but Brolin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brolin has a couple of punches blocked by Heelan.
Brolin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brolin blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brolin.
A head punch on the inside from Heelan fails to land.
Brolin working aggressively here.
Heelan blocks an uppercut.
Brolin blocks an uppercut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Brolin just misses with a elbow thrown towards Heelan's brow.
Brolin misses with an elbow over the top.
Heelan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Heelan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from Brolin. #T3#
Brolin presses Heelan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Brolin fails to land.
Heelan throws a head punch that misses.
Heelan working aggressively here.
Heelan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brolin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brolin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Heelan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Brolin.
Heelan has a couple of punches blocked by Brolin.
Heelan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brolin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Heelan.
Brolin lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Heelan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brolin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Heelans head.
Heelan misses with the head strike.
Heelan takes a knee right on the jaw!
Heelan misses with a punch on the inside.
Brolin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Heelan has a couple of punches blocked by Brolin. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brolin blocking some punches.
Brolin misses with an elbow over the top.
Brolin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Heelan fails to land.
Brolin lands a nice uppercut.
Brolin lands with a right to the head.
Heelan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Brolin.
Heelan managing to block the knees to the body from Brolin.
Heelan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brolin blocking some punches.
Heelan misses with a punch on the inside.
Brolin looking to throw knees to the head but Heelan is blocking nicely.
Heelan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Heelan misses with some punches.
Brolin connects with a nasty looking knee right to Heelan's face.
Brolin blocking some punches.
Heelan swings wildly with an uppercut but Brolin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Josh Brolin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Brolin lands a body punch in the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Josh Brolin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Brolin, 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight for Josh Brolin!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Josh Brolin!
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight for Josh Brolin!

Josh Brolin wins by unanimous decision!
Our winner, Josh Brolin, 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: VFC 61 Ramos vs Lorentz
Date: Apr 04, 2022

#R1#
Brolin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Balasco on the side of the head.
Brolin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Balasco was well out of range. Poor timing from Brolin.
Balasco throws a good cross that connects.
Brolin looks to land a combination but Balasco avoids it well.
Balasco moves away from the strike by Brolin.
Balasco misses the body punch
and Brolin counters with a stiff right hand.
Brolin scores with a three punch combo!
Brolin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Brolin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Balasco fires out a quick counter leg kick but Brolin just manages to avoid it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Brolin moves out of range of the leg kick from Balasco.
A big left from Brolin misses.
Balasco misses with a looping left.
Josh Brolin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Balasco connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Brolin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Balasco blocks a head kick by Brolin.
A slow jab from Balasco misses its intended target.
Balasco definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Brolin looks for the body kick but Balasco saw that one coming.
Brolin throws a head kick that half lands.
Brolin gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Brolin throws a hook but Balasco avoids it easily.
Balasco misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Balasco blocks a head kick by Brolin.
Brolin misses with an uppercut. Balasco saw that one coming.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Balasco.
Brolin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brolin checks a leg kick.
Balasco misses with a wild body shot.
Balasco throws a leg kick
and Brolin counters with a two punch combo.
Brolin checks the leg kick.
Brolin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Balasco connects with a looping right hand.
Balasco avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Balasco connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Balasco is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brolin.
Brolin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Brolin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brolin scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brolin throws a jab when Balasco was well out of range.
Balasco wants to slow Brolin down by chopping away at his legs.
Balasco scores with a nice head shot.
Brolin misses with an uppercut. Balasco saw that one coming.
Balasco feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Brolin checks a low kick from Balasco.
Nice shot by Balasco.
Balasco keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brolin.#T2#
Brolin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Balasco throwing a counter right hand but Brolin manages to avoid it.
Brolin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Brolin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A nice combination there by Balasco.
Balasco rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Brolin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Balasco looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Brolin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Balasco.
Brolin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Balasco manages to avoid it.
Brolin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Balasco.
Brolin loads up on a big right hand but Balasco slips the punch.
Balasco was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Brolin looks to land a right hand but Balasco moved out of range.
Balasco digs a good hook to Brolin's body.
Brolin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Brolin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Balasco tries to counter by clinching up but Brolin breaks away and moves out of range.
Balasco connects with a crisp jab.
Brolin 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.
Balasco throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Balasco lands with an overhand left.
Balasco punishes Brolin's body with a nice straight punch.
Brolin throws a head kick but Balasco moves out of range. #T3#
Brolin misses with a wild body shot.
Brolin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brolin's coach down at Cozad The Island was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Brolin's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Brolin throws a head kick that misses.
Brolin looks winded!
Balasco misses with a straight right.
Brolin throws a sloppy head kick and Balasco moves out of range easily.
Balasco scores with a hook to the body. Brolin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Brolin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Balasco.
Brolin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Balasco, as that shot connected.
Balasco misses with a low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Brolin misses the target.
Balasco throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Brolin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Balasco.
Some bone on bone action there as Brolin checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Balasco thows a left - swing and a miss!
Balasco misses with an uppercut.
Brolin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Balasco.
Brolin checks a low kick from Balasco.
Brolin throws a sloppy head kick and Balasco moves out of range easily. #T4#
Brolin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brolin throws a head kick that misses.
Nice defenses there by Balasco.
Balasco sizes up Brolin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Brolin throws a series of punches but Balasco moves out of range.
Brolin lands a jab to the head.
Balasco jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A big right from Brolin misses.
Brolin ducks right into an uppercut from Balasco.
Some wild striking there from Balasco.
Balasco sets himself, and Brolin steps forward looking for the clinch! Balasco avoids it this time.
The fighters circle momentarily. Balasco darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Brolin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Balasco slips a straight right by Brolin.
Brolin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Balasco on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Balasco finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Brolin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Balasco.
Balasco dodges the punch combination from Brolin.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Josh Brolin will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Brolin staying out of range there.
Balasco blocks a head kick by Brolin.
Balasco looks to land a right hand but Brolin moved out of range.
Brolin moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Balasco throws a nice inside leg kick.
Brolin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Balasco scores with a jab to the body.
Balasco works Brolin's body with a nice hook.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Balasco looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Balasco is looking to chop away at Brolin's legs.
Balasco avoids the head kick by Brolin.
Brolin tries to bum rush Balasco with a series of wild strikes but Balasco uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A combination from Balasco does no damage.
Balasco swings for the body but Brolin moves out of range.
Balasco moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Brolin throws a series of punches but Balasco avoids them all with ease.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick misses from Brolin.
Brolin throws a leg kick but Balasco moved away.
Balasco scores with a jab to the body.
A combination from Brolin does no damage. #T1#
Brolin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Balasco. That's going to slow Brolin down.
Balasco lunges at Brolin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Brolin's hand.
Brolin tries a head kick but it misses.
Brolin tries a head kick but it misses.
Brolin is breathing heavily.
Brolin throws a sloppy head kick and Balasco moves out of range easily.
Balasco tries to land a leg kick but Brolin saw it coming and moves away.
Brolin misses with a wild body shot.
Brolin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Balasco.
Good standup being displayed there by Balasco as he connects with a hook.
Brolin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Balasco.
Brolin slips a straight right by Balasco.
Brolin tries a quick counter leg kick but Balasco is wise to it.
Balasco misses with a head kick.
Dee Dee Balasco is winning the standup battle so far.
A solid leg kick lands there for Balasco.
Josh Brolin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Balasco blocks a head kick by Brolin.
Balasco scores with a crisp jab that stopped Brolin in his tracks.
Brolin lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brolin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Balasco circles away quickly and effectively.
Balasco swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Brolin misses with a double jab.
Brolin takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nice body punch from Balasco.
Balasco slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Brolin has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Balasco throws a solid leg kick but Brolin takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Balasco.
Brolin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Balasco throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Balasco swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Brolin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Balasco sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brolin. Balasco does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brolin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jab from Balasco.
Balasco throws a combination. Brolin tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#ROC#Brolin is rocked!
Balasco moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Brolin is still on wobbly legs! Can Balasco finish him?
Balasco pounces like a tiger and cracks Brolin with a vicious hook! Brolin is down but not out! Balasco follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Dee Dee Balasco!

Event: VFC 53 Dingo vs Spade
Date: Mar 23, 2022

#R1#
Houle throws the left hand but Brolin avoids the punch easily.#CL2#
Houle has closed the distance and engaged Brolin in a clinch.
Brolin lands a left hand.
Houle misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brolin throws an elbow that misses.
Houle wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Brolin has him pressed against the cage.
Houle slows down the pace here.
Houle misses with a punch to the body.
Houle looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Houle misses with the head strike.
Houle lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Brolin misses with an elbow strike.
Houle cracks Brolin with a nice body shot.
Houle lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brolin backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brolin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Houles head.
Nice body punch from Brolin.
Houle blocks a body shot from Brolin.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brolin.
Houle throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Brolins head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brolin blocking some punches. #T1#
Brolin keeps control of Houle as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A short right from Brolin.
Houle blocks an elbow strike.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Brolin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Houle's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Houle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brolin working aggressively here.
Brolin pushes Houle back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brolin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Houle avoids it.
Brolin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Houle's elbow.
Brolin trying to land knees to the body.
Houle can't find room to land a body shot as Brolin controls the action.
Houle blocks a body shot from Brolin.
Houle dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Brolin prevents a body shot from Houle. #T2#
Houle throws a head punch that misses.
Brolin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Houle's elbow.
Brolin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brolin misses with some punches.
Houle struggles to land a body shot inside as Brolin controls his hands.
Brolin working aggressively here.
Brolin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Houle or not.
Houle misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brolin throws a head punch that misses.
Brolin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brolin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Houle misses with a punch to the body.
Brolin misses with the head strike.
Houle makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
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!
Houle lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from Houle on the inside.
Brolin lands a nice uppercut.
Brolin misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Brolin.
Houle wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Brolin has him pressed against the cage.#T3#
Brolin tries to land a knee to the head but Houle blocks with his arms.
Brolin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brolin misses with an elbow strike.
Houle lands a right hand.
Brolin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Brolin misses with a knee strike.
Houle blocking some punches.
A short body shot lands from Houle as the two fighters clinch.
Houle misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brolin tries to throw a body punch but Houle avoids it by throwing Brolin back against the cage.
Brolin misses with a punch on the inside.
Houle blocks a body shot from Brolin.
Brolin throws a punch but it's blocked by Houle.
Brolin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brolin swings wildly with an uppercut but Houle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brolin trying to land knees to the body.
Houle working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Brolin lands with a light punch inside.
Houle blocks an uppercut. #T4#
Brolin lands with a right to the head.
Brolin missing with knees to the body.
Brolin misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A short right from Houle.
Brolin scores with a hook to the body.
Houle lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC2#Brolin is rocked!
Houle unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Brolin! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Houle is unloading with more strikes now! Brolin drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marie Pier Houle!

Event: VFC 40 Murder in March
Date: Mar 04, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Kraljevic closes the distance and clinches.
Brolin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kraljevic is trying to break the clinch but Brolin is controlling him.
Brolin scores with a shoulder strike.
Brolin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kraljevic blocks it with crossed arms.
Kraljevic wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Brolin has him pressed against the cage.
A hook to the body from Brolin.
Kraljevic wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Brolin has him pressed against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Brolin.
Kraljevic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kraljevic looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Brolin.
Kraljevic wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Brolin has him pressed against the cage.
Brolin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Brolin.
A nice right hand lands inside from Brolin.
Brolin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brolin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Brolin working Kraljevic over with knees to the body.
A short right from Brolin.
Kraljevic misses with an elbow over the top.
Kraljevic blocks the elbow strike.
Brolin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Brolin.
Brolin lands an uppercut.#T1#
Brolin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Brolin is leaning against Kraljevic and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Brolin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Brolin digs a right hand into Kraljevic's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kraljevic's gas tank.
Kraljevic looks winded!
Brolin scores with a shot to the side of Kraljevic's head.
Brolin scores with a shot to the side of Kraljevic's head.
Kraljevic has had enough of the clinch but Brolin keeps him there for the moment.
Still in the clinch, Brolin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Brolin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Brolin.
Kraljevic throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A nice left hand lands by Brolin. #ROC#Kraljevic is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brolin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kraljevics head.
Kraljevic is still on wobbly legs! Can Brolin finish him?
Brolin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Brolin creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Kraljevic with a big uppercut! Kraljevic tries to clinch up but Brolin pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Kraljevic to the mat! Kraljevic covers up and Brolin unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Josh Brolin!

Event: VFC 24 Murder Mondays
Date: Feb 21, 2022

#R1#
Brolin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Brolin throws a head kick that misses.
Snake half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Brolin's coach down at Cozad The Island was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Brolin's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Brolin wants to clinch
and Snake counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Brolin throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL2#
Brolin moves into the clinch.
Snake dodges an elbow strike from Brolin.
Brolin scores with a shoulder strike.
Brolin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Brolin misses with a knee strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brolin pushes off an throws an elbow but Snake leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Brolin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Brolin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Snakes head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brolin misses with a punch on the inside.
Brolin has a couple of punches blocked by Snake. #T1#
A short right from Brolin on the inside.
Brolin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brolin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Brolin pushes Snake back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Brolin.
Snake blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brolin lands with a right to the head. #ROC2#Snake is rocked!
Brolin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Oh Snake is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Brolin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Brolin lands a big right hand that drops Snake! The killer instinct kicks in and Brolin finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Brolin!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Josh Brolin!

Event: VFC 14 The Test
Date: Jan 30, 2022

#R1#
Brolin throws a head kick but Julando moves out of range. #CL#
Brolin closes the distance and clinches.
Nice body punch from Brolin - that landed with a thud.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Brolin as Julando tries to tie him up.
Julando is trying to force a seperation but Brolin has the dominant position.
Brolin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Julando is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Julando blocks the elbow strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Brolin.
Julando tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brolin lands with a short shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Brolin on the inside.
Brolin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right from Brolin on the inside.
Brolin lands with a left to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A short right from Brolin.
Brolin lands a body punch in the clinch.
Julando dodges an elbow strike from Brolin. #T1#
Brolin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Julando blocks it with crossed arms.
Julando avoiding damage as Brolin throws knees to the body.
Brolin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Brolin lands a right hand.
Brolin lands with a right to the head.
Brolin lands a hook that snaps the head of Julando backwards.
Brolin prevents a takedown attempt there.
Brolin misses with a knee to the head.
Brolin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Julando backwards.
A shot in the inside from Brolin.
Brolin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Julando managing to block the knees to the body from Brolin.
Brolin is pressed up against the cage. Julando has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Brolin down to the mat. Brolin avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Brolin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Julando, pushing him back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brolin cracks Julando with a nice body shot.
Julando looks winded!
Brolin throws a knee to the head but misses. #T2#
Julando is trying to stall.
Brolin lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Julando.
Julando wants to break the clinch but can't.
Brolin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A hook to the body from Brolin.
Brolin lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Brolin.
Brolin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Julando has a couple of punches blocked by Brolin.
Brolin lands a hook that snaps the head of Julando backwards.
Brolin scores with a shot to the side of Julando's head.
Brolin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Julando backwards.
Brolin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Brolin lands a hook that snaps the head of Julando backwards. #ROC#Julando is rocked!
Brolin lands a left hand.
Julando is still on wobbly legs! Can Brolin finish him?
Brolin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Brolin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Julando has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #T3#
Brolin unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Julando! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Brolin is unloading with more strikes now! Julando drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Josh Brolin!

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