Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: GAMMA#666 Curry v Gunnar 2
Date: Oct 07, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Powell moves into the clinch.
Powell lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Yuudai backwards.
Yuudai tries to pull guard but Powell forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD2#
Powell pulls guard.
Yuudai postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Yuudai throws a big elbow that misses.
Yuudai trying to control but Powell is working from the bottom.
Yuudai wants to pass the guard but Powell is keeping the position.
Powell is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yuudai wants to control from the top but Powell keeps moving.
Yuudai with a flurry of punches that miss.
Yuudai is in close to Powell's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T1#
Yuudai throwing strikes from guard but Powell blocks nicely.
Powell keeping moving, preventing Yuudai from controlling successfully.
Yuudai throws a strike but Powell rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Yuudai controlling the position.#SUB#
Yuudai throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Powell escapes and throws Yuudai's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Yuudai is trying to control Powell's posture but Powell avoids it.
Powell is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T2#
Yuudai is looking for a sweep.
Yuudai struggling a bit here.
Powell moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yuudai is looking to reverse the position.#T3#
Yuudai keeping his opponent close.
Yuudai is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yuudai manages to work his way to half guard, despite Powell's best efforts.
Yuudai wants to get back to full guard.
Yuudai is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Powell's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Powell's back!#T4##SUB#
Yuudai is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Powell knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Powell for a finish.
A lull in the action here. #SUB#
Powell showing good submission defense here.
Powell felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Powell covering up well under a series of strikes from Yuudai.
Yuudai doesn't have the hooks in and Powell manages to turn into his guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yuudai looking to control.
Yuudai being controlled here, momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimi Powell dominated that round.
That's time! Yuudai's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Powell swats away the attempt to clinch by Yuudai.#CL2#
Powell darts in and clinches Yuudai up against the cage.
Yuudai wants to break free but Powell has control.
Yuudai tries to pull guard but Powell won't allow it.
Powell is pressed up against the cage. Yuudai has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Powell down to the mat. Powell avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Powell clinches up against the cage.
Powell lands a body shot.
With the fighters up against the cage, Yuudai throws an elbow but misses.
Powell lands with a short shot to the head.
Powell keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Yuudai's efforts to push away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Powell.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A frustrated look appears on Yuudai's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short left from Powell.
Yuudai tries to pull guard but Powell holds him up against the cage and eventually Yuudai drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenta Yuudai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yuudai tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Powell smiles and moves away. #T1#
No luck for Yuudai with that takedown attempt.
Powell ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL2#
Powell instigates a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Powell.
Powell lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Powell digs a right hand into Yuudai's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Yuudai's gas tank.
Still in the clinch, Powell scores with a nice short uppercut.
Powell lands a hook to the side of the head.
Powell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A frustrated look appears on Yuudai's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Powell.
Yuudai wants to break the clinch but can't.
Powell lands a right hand that snaps the head of Yuudai backwards.
Powell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yuudai is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Powell lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T2#
Powell lands a left hand that snaps the head of Yuudai backwards.
Yuudai has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Powell is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Powell lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Yuudai jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Powell walks away with a smile on his face. Yuudai gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Yuudai takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kenta Yuudai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Yuudai tries to keep at a distance but Powell has taken the fight into the clinch.
Yuudai tries to pull guard but Powell holds him up against the cage and eventually Yuudai drops back down to his feet.
Yuudai jumps guard but Powell turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Powell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Powell softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#CUT2#
It looks like Kenta Yuudai has been cut.
Powell digs a right hand into Yuudai's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Yuudai's gas tank.
Yuudai looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
A shot in the inside from Powell.
Powell presses Yuudai against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#KD2#
Powell drops Yuudai onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Yuudai is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC2#
Yuudai is rocked!
Powell has Yuudai pressed against the cage. Yuudai drops his hands and Powell takes advantage by unloading with a massive hook that sends Yuudai tumbling to the canvas! Powell rains down with more punches but Yuudai was already out! That's a highlight reel knockout for Powell!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jimi Powell!
Jimi Powell took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Red Light Coffeeshop for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: GAMMA#660 Goodman v Obama
Date: Sep 09, 2017

#R1#
Clay throws a head kick that Yuudai semi-blocks. #CUT#
It looks like Kenta Yuudai has been cut.
Yuudai circles away from the clinch attempt.
Clay defending well as Yuudai loads up on a big left hand.
Clay lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Yuudai circles away quickly and effectively.
Yuudai throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Yuudai drops his hands momentarily and Clay takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD#
Clay closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Clay lands in his opponent's guard.
Clay working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Yuudai looking to hit a scissor sweep but Clay is one step ahead there.
Yuudai is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Clay postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Clay landing some decent shots from guard.
Yuudai utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Clay trying to control the position from guard on top but Yuudai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clay is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Yuudai is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T1#
Clay in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
Yuudai working for a triangle but Clay defends it easily.
Yuudai avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Clay's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Yuudai looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Clay preventing the sweep.
Clay cracks Yuudai with a solid left hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clay slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Yuudai wants to sweep but no luck.
Clay throwing strikes from guard but Yuudai blocks nicely. #T2#
Clay working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Yuudai looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Clay working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Yuudai is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Clay postures up in Yuudai's guard and throws a big left but Yuudai blocks it.
Clay trying to control but Yuudai is working from the bottom.
Yuudai working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Clay.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Clay's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Clay with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Clay scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Yuudai is looking to stand up but Clay isn't so interested in that idea.
Clay is looking to work some ground and pound but Yuudai has wrist control.
Clay lands a couple of elbows.
Clay throwing strikes but missing. #T3##SUB2#
Yuudai is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Clay defends well.
Clay keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Yuudai's head.
Yuudai bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Clay's guard. #REVB#
Yuudai wants to control from the top but Clay keeps moving.
Clay manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Yuudai manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clay is in close to Yuudai's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Clay stands up over Yuudai, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Yuudai keeping moving, preventing Clay from controlling successfully.
Clay is stalling in the full guard.
Clay trying to control the position from guard on top but Yuudai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Clay missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Clay's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Clay landing with the ground and pound.
Clay working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Clay's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Clay trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Clay wants to control from the top but Yuudai keeps moving.
Clay landing with the ground and pound.
Clay scoring with punches to the head and body.
Clay looking to pass the guard.
Yuudai trying to keep a closed guard but Clay is proving a slippery customer.
Clay postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gordus Clay dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kenta Yuudai's cut.
That's time! Clay's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
A nice leg kick lands there from Clay.
Yuudai shoots for a double leg takedown but Clay sprawls well. He's pushed Yuudai's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A big right from Yuudai misses.
Yuudai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Clay was well out of range. Poor timing from Yuudai.#CL2#
Yuudai moves into the clinch.
Yuudai tries to pull guard but Clay holds him up against the cage and eventually Yuudai drops back down to his feet.
Yuudai looking for a takedown.
Gordus Clay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenta Yuudai.
Yuudai wants to break the clinch but can't.
Clay is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Yuudai gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Clay is trying to drag Yuudai to the mat but Yuudai just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Yuudai prevents a takedown attempt there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Clay has hold of one of Yuudai's legs. Yuudai is fighting the takedown attempt but Clay gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Yuudai is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Yuudai lands a couple of decent looking body shots there. #T1#
Yuudai wants to sweep but no luck.
Clay lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Clay wants to control from the top but Yuudai keeps moving. #SUB2#
Yuudai working for a triangle but Clay defends it easily.
Clay is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Clay working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Yuudai's head.
Yuudai is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Clay is controlling him.
Clay postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Yuudai keeping moving, preventing Clay from controlling successfully.
Clay lands a couple of digs.
Yuudai not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB2#
Yuudai is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T2#
Clay with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Clay scoring with punches to the head and body. #ROC#
Yuudai is rocked!
Clay arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Yuudai's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Gordus Clay!
Gordus Clay was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: GAMMA#658 Origi v Verama
Date: Aug 26, 2017

#R1#
Hoyce lands with a hook. Yuudai tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hoyce.
Hoyce throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice uppercut lands for Yuudai. That snapped Hoyce's head back.
Hoyce scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CUT2#
It looks like Kenta Yuudai has been cut.
Hoyce scores with a nice head shot.
Hoyce slips a jab and a cross from Yuudai.
Hoyce throws out a counter right but Yuudai avoids it with no problem.
Yuudai will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hoyce falls off balance throwing a combination
and Yuudai counters with a slapping leg kick.
Yuudai tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hoyce defends well and Yuudai ends up having to push Hoyce into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hennan Hoyce seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yuudai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hoyce throws out the jab.
Hoyce avoids the head kick by Yuudai.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hoyce cracks Yuudai with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hoyce lands with a thumping leg kick. #T1#
Yuudai fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenta Yuudai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hoyce throws a right and a left that both miss.
A telegraphed right hand from Hoyce misses the target.
Yuudai seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Yuudai blocks a jab.
Hoyce fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Yuudai throws a shot to the body.
Yuudai throws a series of punches but Hoyce moves out of range.
Yuudai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hoyce.
Hoyce throws a lazy uppercut
and Yuudai counters with a nice uppercut.
Hoyce scores with a nice right hand.
Yuudai is looking to land body kicks.
Yuudai misses with a wild body shot.
A little jabbing left from Hoyce on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hennan Hoyce is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yuudai changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hoyce tries to avoid it but Yuudai manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hoyce to the ground. Hoyce escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A little jabbing left from Hoyce on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hoyce 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.#T2#
Hoyce swings widly with a right hand
and Yuudai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Yuudai takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Hoyce has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yuudai throws a series of strikes that have Hoyce backpedaling.
Yuudai wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hoyce swinging wildly here.
Yuudai goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Yuudai defending well as Hoyce loads up on a big left hand.
Yuudai walks into a stiff left hand from Hoyce.
Yuudai tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hoyce defends well and Yuudai ends up having to push Hoyce into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hoyce looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hoyce on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hoyce cracks Yuudai with an open hand slap.#T3#
Hoyce throws a lazy uppercut #CL#
and Yuudai counters by clinching up.
Yuudai looking to throw knees to the head but Hoyce is blocking nicely.
Hoyce lands a shoulder strike.
Hoyce lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC2#
Yuudai is rocked!
Yuudai working hard to break the clinch.
Oh Yuudai is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#BC2#
Hoyce breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hoyce is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Yuudai flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Yuudai is out cold! Hoyce holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hennan Hoyce!
Hennan Hoyce seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: GAMMA#655 Volkov v Pierno
Date: Aug 19, 2017

#R1#
Nice uppercut there from Yuudai.
Yuudai takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Patterson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Patterson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice jab there from Yuudai.
Patterson throws a hook to the side of Yuudai's head but Yuudai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yuudai swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Yuudai throws a combination. Patterson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Patterson jabs Yuudai to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Patterson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Patterson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A thudding body kick lands there by Patterson!
Patterson motions for Yuudai to come forward. Patterson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Yuudai shoots in but no luck this time.
Patterson misses with a kick to the body.
A little jabbing left from Yuudai on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A head kick misses from Patterson.
Yuudai ducks right into an uppercut from Patterson.
Yuudai blocks the body kick. #T1#
Patterson missing with a left hand there. Yuudai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Patterson.
Yuudai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Patterson.
Yuudai lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Yuudai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Patterson.
Patterson misses with an uppercut. Yuudai saw that one coming.
Patterson just misses with a punch to the body.
Yuudai takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #TD2#
Yuudai closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Patterson to the mat! Patterson manages to get full guard. #SUB2#
Yuudai drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Patterson dives on top into guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Yuudai is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Yuudai throws his legs up looking for a submission but Patterson uses it to pass to side control. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yuudai tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Yuudai is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Patterson is staying tight to Yuudai's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Yuudai tries to buck Patterson off but Patterson is having none of it.#T3#
Yuudai is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Patterson off and has taken his back!#SUB2#
Yuudai patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB2#
Patterson is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent. #SUB2#
Patterson showing good submission defense here. #SUB2#
Patterson won't enjoy being in this position. Yuudai looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Patterson is tapping - it's over boys! Yuudai picks up the submission victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kenta Yuudai!
Kenta Yuudai was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: GAMMA#650 McTearson v Volkov
Date: Jul 29, 2017

#R1#
Pagnozzi scores with a punch to the head.#CUT2#
It looks like Kenta Yuudai has been cut.
Pagnozzi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Pagnozzi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Yuudai sprawls well. Yuudai wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pagnozzi gets slowly back to his feet.
Yuudai was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pagnozzi connects with a nice looking jab.
Pagnozzi has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Pagnozzi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yuudai moves away.
Yuudai on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Pagnozzi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Pagnozzi throws a hook but Yuudai avoids it easily.
Pagnozzi throws a leg kick but Yuudai sees it coming and moves out of range.
Pagnozzi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pagnozzi throws a sloppy head kick and Yuudai moves out of range easily.
Pagnozzi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Yuudai on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Yuudai has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Pagnozzi catches Yuudai with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pagnozzi looks to land a left hand but Yuudai moved out of range nicely.
Yuudai fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Pagnozzi punishes Yuudai's body with a nice straight punch.#T1#
Pagnozzi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Yuudai pivots, looking for a leg kick but Pagnozzi is out of range and Yuudai settles back down.
Yuudai throws a series of punches but Pagnozzi moves out of range. #TD2#
Pagnozzi shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Pagnozzi was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Pagnozzi tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Pagnozzi throws a strike aimed at the side of Yuudai's head but Yuudai avoids it well.
Pagnozzi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Yuudai manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Pagnozzi moves into full guard.
Yuudai has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Pagnozzi is proving hard to escape from. #SUB2#
Pagnozzi has his foot on Yuudai's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Yuudai works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Yuudai throws a sloppy strike and Pagnozzi has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Yuudai is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Pagnozzi!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Callum Pagnozzi!
Callum Pagnozzi decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: GAMMA#648 Bryant v Grumption
Date: Jul 22, 2017

#R1#
Yuudai tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Klitschko manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Yuudai has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Klitschko throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Yuudai stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Klitschko goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Yuudai. That's going to slow Klitschko down.
Yuudai lands with a nice combination. Klitschko backs away looking to recover.
Yuudai works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Yuudai moves out of range as Klitschko throws a body kick.
Klitschko misses with a two punch combination.
Klitschko avoids the body shot from Yuudai.
Klitschko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yuudai manages to avoid it.
Klitschko throws a body shot but no joy.
Klitschko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yuudai throws out the jab.
Yuudai missing with a left hand there. Klitschko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Yuudai scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Klitschko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yuudai throws out the jab.
Yuudai throws an off balance right hand
and Klitschko counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Yuudai thinking.
Klitschko looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Yuudai throws an off balance right hand
and Klitschko counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Klitschko tries a head kick but it misses.
Klitschko misses with a wild body shot.
Yuudai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Klitschko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yuudai takes a swing at Klitschko's ribcage but misses.
Klitschko throws a counter combo.#KD#
Yuudai throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Klitschko tumbling to the canvas!#ROC#
Klitschko is rocked!
Yuudai loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Klitschko is still in real trouble! Can Yuudai finish him?
Yuudai is looking to work some ground and pound but Klitschko has wrist control.#SU#
Yuudai stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Yuudai fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Klitschko square on the jaw! Damn, Klitschko is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kenta Yuudai!
Kenta Yuudai bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: GAMMA#645 Gerbert vs Gunnar
Date: Jul 01, 2017

#R1#
A punch combination from Powell misses.
Yuudai closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CUT#
It looks like Kenta Yuudai has been cut.
Yuudai takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Yuudai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've been informed that Yuudai 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.
Nice body punch from Yuudai.
A swing and a miss from Yuudai.
As Yuudai tries to get set, Powell tries to push him back and clinch up but Yuudai manages to avoid the attempt.
Yuudai throws out a powerful jab.
Yuudai looks to land a combination but Powell avoids it well.
Powell takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Powell is breathing heavily.#TD2#
Powell gets caught napping as Yuudai dives in and scores a takedown. Powell manages to retain guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SU2#
Yuudai stands up and waves to Powell to follow him.
Yuudai misses with a body kick.
Yuudai connects with a leg kick. Powell looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Yuudai swats away the attempt to clinch by Powell.
Yuudai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Powell wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Yuudai throws a head kick that misses.
Powell dodges the punch combination from Yuudai.
Powell on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kenta Yuudai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Powell wants to clinch up but Yuudai keeps it at a distance.
Yuudai fails to land the takedown.
Yuudai throws a hook but Powell blocks it.
Powell is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Yuudai.
Nice uppercut lands for Powell. That snapped Yuudai's head back. #CL#
Powell moves into the clinch successfully.
Yuudai is trying to break free.
Powell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yuudai blocks a body shot from Powell. #BC2#
Yuudai breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Yuudai throws a shot from downtown. Powell moves away and avoids it.
Yuudai throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yuudai avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL#
Powell clinches.
Yuudai wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Powell lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Yuudai.
Powell prevents Yuudai from breaking the clinch.#T2##TD2#
Yuudai pulls Powell into guard.
Yuudai is looking to sweep but instead, Powell has passed into half guard.
Powell keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Yuudai is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Powell is taking a breather. Yuudai says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Yuudai throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Yuudai is trying to control but can't.
Yuudai tries to get to full guard but Powell has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Yuudai wants to get back to his feet.
Yuudai tries to roll over but Powell keeps him under control.
Powell is thwarting Yuudai's attempts to control the position.
Yuudai flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#CL#
Powell gets in close and instigates a clinch.
I was talking to Powell's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Powell creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Yuudai swings wildly with an uppercut but Powell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Powell lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Yuudai backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Powell.
Powell lands a hook that snaps the head of Yuudai backwards.
A frustrated look appears on Yuudai's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Yuudai tries to break free but Powell pushes him back against the cage.
Powell throws a head punch that misses.
Yuudai tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #BC2#
Yuudai breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Yuudai doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD#
and Powell counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Jimi Powell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenta Yuudai.
Yuudai wants to stand and escape but Powell is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jimi Powell will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kenta Yuudai's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Nice jab there from Yuudai.
Powell cracks Yuudai with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CL#
Powell gets a clinch.
Powell misses with a punch on the inside.
Powell has Yuudai pressed against the cage, preventing Yuudai from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Yuudai escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Powell moves into the clinch.
Powell is trying to pull guard but Yuudai has him pressed against the cage.
Powell lands a right hand.
Powell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Powell lands a left hand. #BC2#
Yuudai breaks the clinch.
Powell staying out of range there.
Powell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yuudai.
Yuudai misses with a straight right.
As Yuudai tries to get set, Powell tries to push him back and clinch up but Yuudai manages to avoid the attempt.
Yuudai dips to his left and cracks Powell with an uppercut!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Powell gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Yuudai has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Powell swings wildly with an uppercut but Yuudai uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Yuudai is trying to break free.
Yuudai wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC2#
Yuudai breaks the clinch.
Yuudai scores with a jab.
Yuudai takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Yuudai looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL#
Yuudai tries to keep at a distance but Powell has taken the fight into the clinch.
Yuudai wants to break the clinch but can't. #TD2#
Yuudai successfully pulls guard.
Powell is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T2#
Powell continues to stall.
More hug and hope from Powell.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Yuudai is on top in guard. #REVB#
Yuudai throws an elbow that misses. Powell uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Yuudai's guard. Nice move by Powell!#REVR##T3#
Yuudai has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Powell has passed into side control.
Powell is staying tight to Yuudai's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Yuudai tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Powell wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SU#
Powell decides to stand back up. Powell steps back and let's Yuudai get back to his feet.
Powell lands a jab to Yuudai's midsection.
Yuudai takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Yuudai is breathing heavily.#T4#
Yuudai looks to land a combination but Powell avoids it well.
Decent striking displayed by Yuudai there.#CL#
Yuudai tries to keep at a distance but Powell has taken the fight into the clinch.
Powell presses Yuudai against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Powell lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Powell prevents Yuudai from breaking the clinch.
Powell lands a shoulder strike.
Powell scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice left hand lands by Powell.
Powell works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Powell lands a left hand that snaps the head of Yuudai backwards.
Powell lands on the inside with an uppercut. #ROC#
Yuudai is rocked!
Powell lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Yuudai is still on wobbly legs! Can Powell finish him?
Powell pushes Yuudai against the cage and as Yuudai bounces back, Powell cracks him with a massive overhand right that sends him crashing to the mat! Powell follows up with more strikes but Yuudai was out from that first, devastating punch! Wow!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jimi Powell!
After the big win, Jimi Powell made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Red Light Coffeeshop - Q160/$250 and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: GAMMA#639 Bryant v Hika
Date: Jun 10, 2017

#R1#
Yuudai throws a jab but it's blocked by Gumption. #KD#
Gumption ducks straight into an uppercut from Yuudai and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Gumption manages to regain guard straight away. #CUT#
It looks like Bubba Gumption has been cut.
Yuudai throwing strikes from guard but Gumption blocks nicely.
Gumption is pulling down on Yuudai's head to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gumption looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Yuudai throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gumption works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Yuudai with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Gumption is adopting a defensive guard.#SU#
Yuudai stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Gumption blocks a jab.
Yuudai scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kenta Yuudai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sloppy strikes from Yuudai. Those never looked like landing. #T1#
Gumption blocks a jab.
Gumption uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yuudai.
We've been informed that Gumption 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.
Gumption keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yuudai.
Yuudai swinging wildly here.
Gumption goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gumption ducks under a wild hook from Yuudai.
Gumption moves out of range of the strikes.
Yuudai cracks Gumption with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gumption. Yuudai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gumption ducks under a wild hook from Yuudai.
And Gumption responds with a good body kick, but Yuudai manages to step out the way in time.
Yuudai throws a sloppy head kick and Gumption moves out of range easily.
Gumption swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gumption circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gumption steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yuudai.
Gumption takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Yuudai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gumption.
Yuudai lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gumption circles away quickly and effectively.
Gumption fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gumption plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#T2#
Nice straight punches there by Gumption. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gumption.
Gumption just misses with a punch to the body. #CL2#
Gumption moves into range and clinches up with Yuudai.#BC#
Yuudai escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gumption avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jab from Yuudai.
Yuudai is looking to clinch but Gumption is avoiding it.
Yuudai chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gumption can pounce on him. #CL2#
Gumption instigates a clinch.
Yuudai blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Yuudai breaks from the clinch.
Gumption scores with a decent looking hook.
Yuudai takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jab, jab by Yuudai - just one landing.
Gumption throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gumption blocks a leg kick.
Gumption scoring well with a low kick there. #T3#
Gumption tries to land a front kick but Yuudai steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gumption slips under a jab from Yuudai.
Yuudai doesn't manage to clinch there - Gumption circles away.
Gumption is looking to slow Yuudai down with leg kicks.
Yuudai closes the distance and clinches up with Gumption, looking for a takedown. Yuudai pushes Gumption against the cage but Gumption circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gumption lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gumption scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Yuudai throws a jab when Gumption was well out of range.
Yuudai misses with a body shot.
Bubba Gumption is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yuudai moves in looking to clinch but Gumption pushes him off.
Yuudai misses with an uppercut. Gumption saw that one coming.
Gumption throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Yuudai stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gumption.
Yuudai moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#KD#
Yuudai lands a big shot that drops Gumption! Can he finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yuudai lands a couple of elbows.#ES2#
Gumption pushes Yuudai off and scrambles back to his feet.
Gumption thumps Yuudai with a low kick.#T4#
Yuudai misses with a right hand
and Gumption counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Yuudai just misses with a punch to the body.
Yuudai throws a body shot but no joy.
Gumption connects with a leg kick. Yuudai looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Gumption throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A jab from Yuudai misses.
Gumption scores with a three punch combo!
Yuudai throws a jab when Gumption was well out of range.
Gumption connects with a nice looking jab.
Gumption moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Yuudai throws a big shot that misses.
Yuudai moves out of range as Gumption throws a body kick.
Gumption misses with an attempted mid kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yuudai fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gumption on the side of the head.
Yuudai tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gumption manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Yuudai looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Gumption. That snapped Yuudai's head back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kenta Yuudai dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bubba Gumption's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Jab from Gumption.
Yuudai throws a lazy right hand but Gumption sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yuudai takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gumption throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gumption checks a leg kick.
Gumption wants to counter with a clinch but Yuudai pushes him away.
Yuudai connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gumption. Gumption circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Gumption throws a leg kick but Yuudai moved away.
Yuudai shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gumption sprawls well. Gumption wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Yuudai gets slowly back to his feet.
Gumption fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gumption.
Yuudai misses with a looping right.
Gumption lands a head shot.
Gumption lands with a thumping leg kick. #CL2#
Gumption gets a clinch.
Gumption scores with a shoulder strike. #T1#
Gumption lands a right hand.
Gumption keeps control of Yuudai as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
Gumption manages to break the clinch.
Gumption blocks a head kick by Yuudai.
Yuudai rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gumption moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Yuudai misses with a double jab.
Gumption slips a straight right by Yuudai.
Yuudai misses with an uppercut.
Yuudai throws a shot from downtown. Gumption moves away and avoids it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Yuudai.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gumption scores with a push kick.
Gumption swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Yuudai.
Yuudai is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nice body kick from Gumption.#CL2#
Gumption darts in and clinches Yuudai up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gumption.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gumption just leaning against Yuudai, taking a breather.
Gumption lands a body shot in the clinch. #T2#
Gumption working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short body shot lands from Gumption as the two fighters clinch.
Gumption misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gumption lands with a left to the head.
Gumption keeps control of Yuudai as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Yuudai breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Yuudai thows a left - swing and a miss!
Yuudai takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A chopping leg kick lands by Gumption.
Yuudai walks into a left hand. #CL2#
Gumption rushes Yuudai and presses him up against the cage.
Gumption slowing the pace effectively.
Yuudai wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gumption has him pressed against the cage.
Yuudai fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenta Yuudai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gumption lands an uppercut.
Gumption lands a right hand that snaps the head of Yuudai backwards.
A short right from Gumption on the inside. #ROC2#
Yuudai is rocked!
Gumption dips a shoulder and cracks Yuudai with a mighty uppercut! Yuudai falls back against the cage and Gumption unloads with a barrage of strikes! Yuudai 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 - Gumption screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bubba Gumption!
Bubba Gumption really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that ON TAP 160Q Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: GAMMA#634 Defoe v Origi
Date: May 13, 2017

#R1#
Crushman bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Yuudai's head.#CUT#
It looks like Kenta Yuudai has been cut.
That kick from Crushman tenderised Yuudai's leg. Yuudai is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've been hearing reports that Crushman has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Yuudai misses with a looping right.
Crushman scores with a jab to the body.
Yuudai takes a jab right on the kisser.
The fighters circling - Yuudai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Yuudai throws a right and a left that Crushman avoids nicely.
Crushman catches Yuudai with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Yuudai jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yuudai misses with the combination.
Crushman lands a glancing blow to the side of Yuudai's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crushman defending well as Yuudai loads up on a big left hand.
Yuudai thows a left - swing and a miss! #KD#
Crushman cracks Yuudai with a big right hand and Yuudai goes down!#ROC#
Yuudai is rocked!
Crushman showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Yuudai is still in real trouble! Can Crushman finish him?
Crushman passes Yuudai's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Yuudai wants to get back to full guard.
Yuudai seems to have recovered his senses.#SUB#
Crushman is looking for a kimura here. #T1#
Yuudai is trying to stand back up but Crushman is controlling him
Yuudai is trying to get back to full guard.
Crushman trying to control the pace.
Yuudai holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Crushman is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Crushman wants to work for an arm triangle but Yuudai is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Yuudai wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Crushman is looking for a kimura here.
Crushman wants to pass to mount but Yuudai is defending the position.
Crushman blocks the strikes from Yuudai. #SUB#
Crushman is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Yuudai works his way to full guard. Good work.#T3#
Crushman postures up.
Crushman controls from within his opponent's guard.
Crushman trying to control but Yuudai is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A jab from Yuudai misses.
Crushman fires out a quick counter leg kick but Yuudai just manages to avoid it.
Jab, jab by Yuudai - just one landing. #CUT2#
It looks like Daniel Crushman has been cut.#KD2#
Yuudai waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Crushman. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Crushman to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
Yuudai not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Crushman keeping moving, preventing Yuudai from controlling successfully. #T4#
Yuudai might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Crushman haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yuudai stands up over Crushman, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
Crushman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yuudai wants to control from the top but Crushman keeps moving.
Yuudai lands a couple of digs.
Yuudai trying to control but Crushman is working from the bottom.
Yuudai throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Yuudai postures up in Crushman's guard and throws a big left but Crushman blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Daniel Crushman will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Crushman misses the jab.
Yuudai dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Crushman walks into a jab.
Yuudai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Crushman.#KD2#
Oh, that's a big right hand from Yuudai and Crushman goes tumbling to the canvas! Yuudai follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard. #ROC2#
Crushman is rocked!#CUT2#
Daniel Crushman's cut is getting worse.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yuudai is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Oh Crushman is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Yuudai scores with a big shot! Crushman's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Crushman! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kenta Yuudai!
Kenta Yuudai tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: GAMMA#629 Defoe v LeBlanc
Date: Apr 22, 2017

#R1#
Yuudai tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rutten manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rutten shapes to counter with a head kick.
Yuudai has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD: Lightning Kicks (MaxID280K) in the buildup to the fight.
No luck for Yuudai with that takedown attempt. #CL#
Yuudai forces Rutten back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Rutten breaks the clinch. #CL#
Yuudai gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Yuudai breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Yuudai tries to close the distance and clinch but Rutten swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rutten is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Yuudai moves to clinch but Rutten breaks away
and Rutten counters with a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Rutten gets tackled into the cage by Yuudai. Yuudai maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Rutten breaks from the clinch.
Yuudai fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rutten is trying to counter with his kicks.#T1#
Yuudai has his takedown stuffed
and Rutten counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Kenta Yuudai has been cut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenta Yuudai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yuudai misses with a shot to the body
and Rutten counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Yuudai tries to clinch there but Rutten circles away.
And Rutten responds with a good body kick, but Yuudai manages to step out the way in time.
Yuudai misses with a body punch
and Rutten counters with a nice kick to the body.
Yuudai is breathing heavily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yuudai. Rutten does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rutten throws a fast counter high kick but Yuudai manages to duck under it in time.
Yuudai lunges at Rutten with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rutten's hand.
A lazy body kick from Yuudai
and Rutten finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Rutten throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Rutten throws a leg kick which misses Yuudai's front leg but catches the back leg as Yuudai tries to avoid it.
Yuudai is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rutten raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#T2#
Yuudai tries to clinch but Rutten moves out of range.
Rutten circles away from the clinch attempt
and Rutten counters with a nice kick to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rutten lands a front kick.
Yuudai darts in trying to clinch
and Rutten counters with a body kick.
Kenta Yuudai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rutten scores with a push kick.
Rutten scores with a push kick.#T3#
Jab, jab by Rutten - just one landing. #KD2#
Rutten sends Yuudai crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Rutten is motioning to the referee to let Yuudai up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#
Yuudai is rocked!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Rutten - that will leave a mark!
Rutten feints a jab and as Yuudai dips his head, Rutten unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Yuudai right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Yuudai falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Rutten smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Sebastiaan Rutten!
During a confident post fight interview, Sebastiaan Rutten thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: GAMMA#623 Bryant v Rutten
Date: Apr 01, 2017

#R1#
Touret looks to score with a jab to the body but Yuudai is just out of range.
Touret moves in looking to clinch but Yuudai pushes him off.
Yuudai misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#TD2#
Yuudai scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Yuudai scores with punches from side control. #SUB2#
Yuudai swings around for an armbar but Touret sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Yuudai's guard.
Touret is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Yuudai controls Touret momentarily but Touret frees himself.
Yuudai pulls Touret in close to prevent any damage.
Yuudai keeping moving, preventing Touret from controlling successfully.
Touret throws a big right hand that misses.
Yuudai pulls Touret in close to prevent any damage. #T1##SUB2#
Touret stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Yuudai has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Touret manages to get his head free but now Yuudai has transitioned to an armbar! Touret grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Yuudai! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kenta Yuudai!
Kenta Yuudai spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: GAMMA#618 Bryant v Gymer
Date: Mar 11, 2017

#R1#
Yuudai blocks a low kick nicely.
Yuudai lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Yuudai slips under a jab.
Yuudai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Gorrila.
Yuudai throws a series of punches but Gorrila moves out of range.
Yuudai takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Yuudai sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Yuudai misses with a hook.
Gorrila thinks about countering with a body kick.
Gorrila seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Gorrila doesn't manage to clinch there - Yuudai circles away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gorrila.
Gorrila swinging wildly here.
Gorrila misses with a few strikes there.
Gorrila goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gorrila on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gorrila thuds his right hand into Yuudai's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Yuudai connects with a combination that backs up Gorrila into the cage. Yuudai lands a flurry of punches that gets past Gorrila's guard. Gorrila is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Yuudai bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kenta Yuudai!
Kenta Yuudai bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: GAMMA#614 Volkov v Shin 2
Date: Feb 18, 2017

#R1#
Toole connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CUT#
It looks like Kenta Yuudai has been cut.
Yuudai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yuudai fails with a takedown attempt.
A combination from Yuudai does no damage.
Toole moves out of range as Yuudai strikes.
Donk. Toole catches Yuudai right on the button with a cross.#TD#
Toole drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Toole connects with a couple of short punches.
Toole prevents Yuudai from getting back to his feet.
Toole wants to control from the top but Yuudai keeps moving.
Toole cracks Yuudai with a solid left hand.
Toole cracks Yuudai with a solid left hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Toole trying to control but Yuudai is working from the bottom. #T1#
Toole is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Yuudai keeping full guard, as Toole tries to pass.
Yuudai utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Toole accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Toole scoring with some ground and pound.
Yuudai trying to control the position.
Toole throwing strikes but missing.
Toole looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Toole wants to pass the guard but Yuudai is keeping the position.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Yuudai working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Toole.
Toole postures up and lands a big shot to Yuudai's brow.
Yuudai is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Yuudai avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Toole sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Yuudai looking for a sweep. Not yet Yuudai, not yet.
Toole has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T3#
Toole cracks Yuudai with a solid left hand.
Toole stops Yuudai from standing up.
Toole with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Toole throws a big right hand that misses.
Toole working some strikes from top position.
Yuudai avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Toole missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Yuudai looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Yuudai working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Toole.
Yuudai wants to sweep but no luck.
Toole passes into half guard.
Toole not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T4#
Yuudai is trying to stand back up but Toole is controlling him
Toole wants to free his trapped foot but Yuudai is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Toole wants to advance to full mount but Yuudai doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Toole working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Toole stays in close to Yuudai's body and controls the position.
Toole is in close to Yuudai's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Toole wants to control from the top but Yuudai keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Toole accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Toole wants to pass the guard but Yuudai is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ottis Toole dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kenta Yuudai's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Yuudai scores with a takedown into Toole's guard.
Toole avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Toole wants to sweep but no luck.
Yuudai makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Toole not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Yuudai content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Yuudai working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Toole's head.
Ottis Toole overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Toole looking for a sweep. Not yet Toole, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yuudai is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Yuudai lands a couple of elbows.
Toole is pulling down on Yuudai's head. It's preventing any offense from Yuudai, at least for the moment.
Toole controls Yuudai momentarily but Yuudai frees himself. #T1#
Toole looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Toole keeping moving, preventing Yuudai from controlling successfully.
Yuudai working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Toole's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yuudai won't allow Toole to sweep him here.
Toole controlling Yuudai's posture.
Yuudai content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Yuudai passes into half guard.
Toole tries to get to full guard but Yuudai has control of the leg. #T2#
Toole is trying to control but can't.
Toole is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yuudai can do to turn this around?
Toole blocking the ground and pound attempt from Yuudai.
Yuudai scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Toole works his way to full guard. Good work.
Yuudai is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Yuudai throws a big right hand that misses.
Toole is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Yuudai scoring with punches to the head and body.
Toole is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Toole not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T3#
Toole looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Yuudai with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Yuudai avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Toole.
Yuudai manages to get to full guard.
Toole trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Toole lands a couple of elbows.
Toole missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Yuudai working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Toole.
Yuudai is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Yuudai working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Toole. #T4##ES2#
Yuudai wriggles free and stands up.
Toole blocks a head kick by Yuudai.
Toole shoots in for a takedown but Yuudai shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Yuudai swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Yuudai misses with a jab, cross combination.
Yuudai lands with a kick to the temple. Toole shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Toole connects with a right hand. Yuudai shakes it off.
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!
Toole misses with a shot to the body
and Yuudai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Toole misses with an uppercut.
A countering left hand to the body from Yuudai misses.
Some wild striking there from Yuudai.
Toole tries to counter with a takedown but Yuudai is quick to defend against it.
Toole looks to land a left hand but Yuudai moved out of range nicely.
Yuudai scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Toole doesn't seem bothered though.
Kenta Yuudai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Toole throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Toole misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kenta Yuudai showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kenta Yuudai's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Toole is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#TD#
Toole drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Yuudai wants to stand but Toole is controlling the position.
Toole in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Toole cracks Yuudai with a solid left hand.
Toole landing some decent shots from guard.
Toole throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toole controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Toole connects with a couple of short punches.
Toole throwing strikes from guard but Yuudai blocks nicely.
Yuudai is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T1#
Toole trying to control the position from guard on top but Yuudai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Toole throwing strikes from guard but Yuudai blocks nicely.
Toole throws a strike but Yuudai rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Toole is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Yuudai postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Yuudai working some strikes from top position.#T2#
Yuudai won't allow Toole to sweep him here.
Yuudai with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Toole looking for a sweep. Not yet Toole, not yet.
Toole not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Yuudai lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Yuudai throws a big elbow that misses.
Toole trying to keep a closed guard but Yuudai is proving a slippery customer.
Yuudai lands a couple of elbows.#T3#
Yuudai preventing the sweep.
Yuudai landing with the ground and pound.
Toole bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Yuudai's guard. #REVR##ES2#
Yuudai is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Toole presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Toole throws a head punch that misses.
Toole has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Yuudai avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Toole swings wildly with an uppercut but Yuudai uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Yuudai breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Yuudai moves out of range of the strikes.
Yuudai lands a slapping body shot.
Toole throws a body punch but Yuudai moves out of range.
Yuudai appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Toole will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Yuudai steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Toole.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Yuudai fails with the takedown.#T4#
Yuudai slips under a jab from Toole.
Nice sprawl there from Yuudai as Toole shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ottis Toole. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yuudai throws an overhand right that lands on Toole's shoulder, as Toole tries to avoid the shot.
Nice straight punches there by Toole. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Toole.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yuudai looks to land a combination but Toole avoids it well.
Yuudai lands a head kick!
Toole misses with a two punch combination.
Yuudai misses the jab.
Yuudai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Toole misses with an uppercut.
Toole sets himself, and Yuudai steps forward looking for the clinch! Toole avoids it this time.
Yuudai takes a shot right to the bread basket.#TD#
Toole closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Yuudai did well to prevent Toole getting side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ottis Toole.
I think Toole has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ottis Toole!
A less than humble Ottis Toole misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: GAMMA#609 Bryant v Jordan
Date: Jan 28, 2017

#R1#
Yuudai getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
We've been informed that Yuudai 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.
Shanks lands with a cross.
Yuudai throws a shot from downtown. Shanks moves away and avoids it.
Shanks misses with a low kick.
Shanks lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Yuudai at a distance. #CL2#
Yuudai fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Shanks, pushing him back against the cage.
Yuudai with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Shanks has a couple of punches blocked by Yuudai.
Shanks trying to control the position but instead, Yuudai has worked for underhooks and has pushed Shanks into the cage.
Shanks misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shanks misses with a body punch.
Good body shot from Yuudai.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shanks working aggressively here.
Shanks gets through Yuudai's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Yuudai missing with knees to the body.
Shanks tries to throw a body punch but Yuudai avoids it by throwing Shanks back against the cage.
Yuudai has had enough of the clinch but Shanks keeps him there for the moment.
Shanks misses with some punches. #BC2#
Yuudai breaks from the clinch. #T1#
Yuudai tries a head kick but it misses. #CL2#
Shanks gets tackled into the cage by Yuudai. Yuudai maintains the clinch.
Yuudai prevents a body shot from Shanks.
Shanks scores with a hook to the body.
Yuudai dodges an elbow strike from Shanks.
Good body shot from Shanks.
Yuudai looks winded!
Shanks tries to work over Yuudai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shanks lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Yuudai backwards.
Shanks scores with a shot to the side of Yuudai's head.
Yuudai is trying to break free.
Nice elbow from Shanks. #CUT#
It looks like Kenta Yuudai has been cut.
With the fighters up against the cage, Shanks throws an elbow but misses.
Shanks on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Yuudai wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Shanks tries to throw a body punch but Yuudai avoids it by throwing Shanks back against the cage. #BC2#
Yuudai breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Yuudai moves into range and clinches up with Shanks.
Yuudai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shanks misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Yuudai breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shanks scores with a leg kick.
Shanks pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yuudai throws a counter combo.
Shanks thuds a left hand into Yuudai's body.
Shanks fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Yuudai on the side of the head.
Yuudai dives in and grabs Shanks's left leg, looking for a takedown. Shanks pushes down on Yuudai's head and hops out.
Shanks lands with a thumping leg kick.
A punch combination from Yuudai misses.
Mickey Shanks is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shanks blocks a head kick by Yuudai.
Yuudai misses with a few strikes there.
Shanks fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Yuudai attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Shanks jabs Yuudai to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Shanks closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Yuudai out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mickey Shanks!
A relieved looking Mickey Shanks thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: GAMMA#605 Sito v Lamb
Date: Jan 07, 2017

#R1#
Yuudai throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Touret to counter with a crisp jab.
Yuudai throws a poor cross that misses
and Touret cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#
It looks like Kenta Yuudai has been cut.
Yuudai throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Touret counters with a nice leg kick.
Touret lands with a thumping leg kick.
Yuudai misses with a body shot
and Yuudai takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Yuudai misses with a hook
and Touret counters with a big right hand! Oh Yuudai is in trouble here! Touret follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Julien Touret!
A victorious Julien Touret thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: GAMMA#601 Gunnar v Rutten
Date: Dec 17, 2016

#R1#
Lyons misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Yuudai throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Yuudai. #TD#
Lyons drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Yuudai wants to stand but Lyons is controlling the position.
Lyons throwing strikes but missing.
Lyons throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yuudai keeping moving, preventing Lyons from controlling successfully.
Lyons is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Yuudai is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T1#
Lyons keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Yuudai's head.
Yuudai is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lyons is controlling him.
Lyons throwing strikes from guard but Yuudai blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yuudai is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lyons lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Lyons sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Yuudai's guard.
Ground and pound from Lyons.
Lyons perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Lyons throws a strike but Yuudai avoids it easily and moves to full guard.#T2#
Yuudai utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Yuudai is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lyons is controlling him.
Lyons is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Lyons has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Lyons has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Lyons postures up in Yuudai's guard and throws a big left but Yuudai blocks it.
Yuudai wants to stand up but Lyons is controlling him.
Yuudai being controlled here, momentarily.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Yuudai looking to control. #T3##REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lyons goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Yuudai throws a hook to the side of Lyons's head but Lyons sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yuudai throws a right hand that Lyons ducks under and follows up with a left that Lyons also avoids with ease.
Nice shot by Lyons.
Yuudai misses with a double jab.
Yuudai will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
An attempted straight right counter from Lyons misses the target.
Lyons looks to land a combination but Yuudai avoids it well.
Lyons staying out of range there.
Lyons misses with a lunging right hand
and Yuudai counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Hannibal Lyons has been cut.#T4##TD2#
Yuudai looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#ES#
Lyons pushes Yuudai off and scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yuudai misses with a double jab. #TD#
Lyons bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Yuudai is pushing Lyons's head away, looking to escape. Lyons manages to hold on to the position though.
Sloppy strikes there by Lyons.
Lyons wants to control but Yuudai is keeping him busy.
Yuudai is trying to buck Lyons off.
An elbow from Lyons crashes against the mat.
Lyons is chipping away with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hannibal Lyons dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hannibal Lyons's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Lyons rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Yuudai counters with a straight right hand.#TD#
Lyons dives in and scores a takedown into Yuudai's guard.
Lyons prevents Yuudai from getting back to his feet.
Lyons is in close to Yuudai's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Yuudai is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Lyons throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Lyons has gone for a leg lock! Yuudai slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lyons's guard.#REVB#
Yuudai loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yuudai postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Yuudai is working Lyons over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Lyons wants to sweep here but Yuudai controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Yuudai is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Yuudai throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Yuudai throws a big elbow that misses.
Yuudai working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lyons preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lyons utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Yuudai in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Yuudai with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lyons wants to sweep here but Yuudai controlling him for the moment.
Yuudai is looking to work some ground and pound but Lyons has wrist control.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Yuudai takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #KD2#
Yuudai lands a high kick to the side of Lyons's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Yuudai dives into guard, looking to finish.#ROC2#
Lyons is rocked!
Yuudai postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Oh Lyons is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Yuudai won't allow Lyons to sweep him here.
Lyons seems to have got his legs back now.
Yuudai landing with the ground and pound.
Yuudai postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Yuudai throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lyons works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lyons avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lyons will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Yuudai wants to pass the guard but Lyons is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lyons lands a decent punch to the body there.
Yuudai trying to control the position from guard on top but Lyons is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Yuudai lands a couple of digs.
Yuudai trying to control the position from guard on top but Lyons is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yuudai is working Lyons over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Yuudai lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hannibal Lyons overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Yuudai throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SU2#
Yuudai gets to his feet. Lyons looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Kenta Yuudai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yuudai shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lyons but Lyons pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lyons walks into a left hand. #T4#
Lyons slips a straight right by Yuudai.
Yuudai scores with a leg kick.
Lyons backs away from a small jab... but Yuudai lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Lyons crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Yuudai with a spectacular finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Kenta Yuudai!
A very excited looking Kenta Yuudai rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: GAMMA#595 Prado v Yount
Date: Nov 19, 2016

#R1#
Yuudai chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Steigelmann can pounce on him.
Steigelmann wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Yuudai tries to move into range but Steigelmann moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CUT#
It looks like Kenta Yuudai has been cut.#KD#
Steigelmann lands a big shot that drops Yuudai! Can he finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steigelmann is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Yuudai is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Steigelmann is controlling him.
Steigelmann's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T1#
Steigelmann's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Our spies down at at LOD: Lightning Kicks (MaxID267K) inform us that Yuudai has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Yuudai is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steigelmann throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Yuudai works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Steigelmann has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Beast in the buildup to the fight.
A decent looking cross lands there for Yuudai.
Steigelmann throws a wild body kick that Yuudai sees coming a mile off.
Steigelmann lands a nice shot that snaps Yuudai's head back.
Gunnar Steigelmann is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Steigelmann swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Yuudai counters with a three punch combo that has Steigelmann backing up. Steigelmann nods at Yuudai to acknowledge the strikes.
Steigelmann throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Yuudai is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T2#
Yuudai slips under a jab.
Yuudai lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A right-left combo lands from Yuudai. #CUT2#
It looks like Gunnar Steigelmann has been cut.
Yuudai slips under a jab from Steigelmann.
A countering left hand to the body from Yuudai misses.
A punch combination from Yuudai misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yuudai throws a nice outside leg kick.
Yuudai scores with a three punch combo!
Steigelmann misses with a two punch combination.
Yuudai takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Yuudai! But no joy.
Yuudai blocks a jab.
Steigelmann blocks a head kick by Yuudai.
Steigelmann misses with a head kick.
Steigelmann throws a lazy head kick
and Yuudai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Yuudai misses with a few strikes there. #T3##KD#
Steigelmann drops Yuudai with a left and a right! Oh, Yuudai is hurt - Steigelmann dives into side control looking to finish! #ROC#
Yuudai is rocked!
Steigelmann is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Yuudai is still in real trouble! Can Steigelmann finish him?
Steigelmann continues to stall.
Steigelmann tries to score with some ground and pound. Yuudai controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Steigelmann controls the position.
Yuudai seems to have recovered his senses.
Steigelmann advances to mount.
Yuudai tries to hold on but Steigelmann postures up.
Steigelmann sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
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!
Steigelmann misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym. #T4#
Steigelmann controlling the pace for now.
Yuudai regains half guard.
Steigelmann slows the pace down in half guard.
Steigelmann prevents Yuudai from standing back up.
Steigelmann throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Steigelmann stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gunnar Steigelmann dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Steigelmann throws a combination that misses
and Yuudai counters with a series of strikes. Steigelmann will be more careful next time no doubt.
Yuudai looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Yuudai sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Yuudai swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Steigelmann takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Yuudai misses with an uppercut. Steigelmann saw that one coming.
Steigelmann missing with a left hand there. Yuudai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Yuudai lunges at Steigelmann with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Steigelmann's hand.
Steigelmann chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Yuudai misses with a looping left.#KD#
Yuudai ducks straight into an uppercut from Steigelmann and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Yuudai manages to regain guard straight away. #CUT#
That has opened up Kenta Yuudai's cut even more.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steigelmann content to stall in guard here.
Steigelmann is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yuudai can do to turn this around?#T1#
More hug and hope from Steigelmann.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Steigelmann wants to pass the guard but Yuudai is keeping the position.
Steigelmann controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Steigelmann trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Steigelmann throws a hook to the side of Yuudai's head but Yuudai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Steigelmann fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yuudai manages to avoid it.
Yuudai drops his hands momentarily and Steigelmann takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Yuudai tries to clinch but Steigelmann is having none of it.
Steigelmann ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Steigelmann fails to land with a series of punches.
Gunnar Steigelmann is winning the standup battle so far.#T3#
A right-left combo lands from Yuudai.
Steigelmann throws a sloppy body shot
and Yuudai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gunnar Steigelmann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yuudai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Steigelmann.
Steigelmann misses with a combination
and Yuudai counters with a series of strikes. Steigelmann will be more careful next time no doubt.
Steigelmann avoids the head kick by Yuudai.
Steigelmann lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Yuudai circles away quickly and effectively.
Yuudai unleashes a big counter combination but Steigelmann bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Steigelmann misses with a hook
and Yuudai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Steigelmann misses with a head kick.
Steigelmann closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steigelmann fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Yuudai has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Steigelmann attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
Steigelmann thumps Yuudai with a low kick.
Steigelmann throws a head kick that misses
and Yuudai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Steigelmann scoring well with a low kick there.
Yuudai with a nice cross.
Steigelmann with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Yuudai to score with a decent uppercut.
A cross from Steigelmann lands.
Steigelmann lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Steigelmann misses with a hook.
Yuudai swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Steigelmann looks to score with a jab to the body but Yuudai is just out of range.
Yuudai misses with a few strikes there.
A clash of legs there as Yuudai blocks the low kick.
Steigelmann cracks Yuudai with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CUT#
The cut above Kenta Yuudai's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Yuudai avoids the head kick by Steigelmann.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Gunnar Steigelmann will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Yuudai tries for a takedown but Steigelmann circles away easily
and Steigelmann counters with a solid body kick.
Crack! Steigelmann connects with the perfect overhand right and Yuudai falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Steigelmann!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gunnar Steigelmann!
Gunnar Steigelmann retains his heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Gunnar Steigelmann thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: GAMMA#591 Gunnar v Torres
Date: Oct 29, 2016

#R1#
Clay drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Yuudai takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Yuudai shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CUT#
It looks like Kenta Yuudai has been cut.
Yuudai stuns Clay with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Clay digs a good body shot into Yuudai's ribs.
Yuudai fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Clay.
Yuudai fails to land the takedown.
Clay misses with a wild body shot.
Yuudai is looking for the big counter here.
Clay tries to bum rush Yuudai with a series of wild strikes but Yuudai uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Yuudai lands with an overhand left.
Clay bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yuudai misses with a series of wild punches.
Clay scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Yuudai misses with a combination
and Clay counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
A combination from Yuudai does no damage.
Yuudai lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Clay at a distance.
Nice shot lands for Clay.
Clay is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Yuudai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Clay.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Clay.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Yuudai has knocked Clay down with a huge combo! Yuudai steps away and waves a wobbly Clay back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
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!
Yuudai is looking to clinch.
Clay throws out a powerful jab.
A shot to the liver by Clay. Beautiful body shot.
Yuudai throws a hook but Clay avoids it easily.
Yuudai tries to close the distance and clinch but Clay swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've been informed that Yuudai 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.
Yuudai misses with an uppercut
and Clay counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gordus Clay is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yuudai slips a straight right by Clay.
Clay cracks Yuudai with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T2#
Clay uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yuudai.
Yuudai missing with a left hand there. Clay was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Clay moves out of range of the strikes.
Yuudai scores with a sloppy right hand. Clay should have avoided that one. #ROC2#
Clay is rocked!
Clay misses with a combination
and Yuudai counters with a nice low kick that buckles Clay's knee momentarily.
Oh Clay is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Clay is breathing heavily.
Clay glances at the clock... BAM! Yuudai nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Clay crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Clay is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kenta Yuudai!
Kenta Yuudai decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: BFT-475: Hard Knock Life
Date: Oct 08, 2016

#R1#
Yuudai fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #CL#
Yuudai gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Yuudai scores with a nice short uppercut.#CUT#
It looks like Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira has been cut.
Rodrigo Nogueira has Yuudai pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Yuudai manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Rodrigo Nogueira blocking some punches.
Yuudai throws a punch but it's blocked by Rodrigo Nogueira.
Rodrigo Nogueira tries for a takedown. No joy. #BC#
Yuudai escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Yuudai closes the distance but Rodrigo Nogueira moves to the side #TD2#
and Rodrigo Nogueira counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Yuudai! #ES#
Yuudai bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yuudai tries to clinch up.
Rodrigo Nogueira changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#CL#
Yuudai closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T1#
Yuudai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yuudai landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Rodrigo Nogueira looks winded!
Yuudai scores with a nice hook to the head.#TD#
Yuudai jumps into guard, dragging Rodrigo Nogueira to the mat.
Rodrigo Nogueira stopping the sweep attempt from Yuudai.
Rodrigo Nogueira throwing strikes from guard but Yuudai blocks nicely.
Yuudai trying to control the position here.
Yuudai wants to sweep but no luck.
Rodrigo Nogueira working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rodrigo Nogueira loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rodrigo Nogueira stopping the sweep attempt from Yuudai.#T2#
Yuudai is looking to stand up but Rodrigo Nogueira isn't so interested in that idea.
Rodrigo Nogueira throws a big right hand that misses.
Yuudai is controlling Rodrigo Nogueira's posture.
Rodrigo Nogueira postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rodrigo Nogueira postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Rodrigo Nogueira working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Rodrigo Nogueira stays in close to Yuudai's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Yuudai looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Rodrigo Nogueira!
Rodrigo Nogueira struggling a bit here.#T3##SUB#
Yuudai looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Yuudai lands a decent elbow from side control.
Yuudai prevents Rodrigo Nogueira from escaping the position.#SU#
Yuudai decides to stand back up. #TD#
Yuudai gets the takedown into side control. #SUB#
Yuudai tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Yuudai is looking to take a break and control but Rodrigo Nogueira is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Rodrigo Nogueira wants to control but Yuudai postures up.#SU#
Yuudai stands up and we're back to a striking position. #CL#
Yuudai clinches with his opponent.
Yuudai scores with an uppercut up the middle.#CUT#
The cut above Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Yuudai struggles to land a body shot inside as Rodrigo Nogueira controls his hands.
Yuudai makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rodrigo Nogueira goes for a takedown in the clinch but Yuudai prevents it.
Kenta Yuudai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yuudai has a couple of punches blocked by Rodrigo Nogueira.
Yuudai scores a nice knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kenta Yuudai dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Yuudai clinches up with Rodrigo Nogueira and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Yuudai pulls guard successfully.
Yuudai is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rodrigo Nogueira throws an elbow that misses. Yuudai uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rodrigo Nogueira's guard. Nice move by Yuudai!#REVR#
Rodrigo Nogueira throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Yuudai would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB2#
Yuudai got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rodrigo Nogueira has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Yuudai has managed to get both his arms back between Rodrigo Nogueira's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yuudai landing with the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Rodrigo Nogueira looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T1##SUB2#
Rodrigo Nogueira working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Yuudai doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Yuudai manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SU#
Yuudai decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Yuudai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rodrigo Nogueira can do to turn this around?
Yuudai throws a nice looking combination but Rodrigo Nogueira bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Yuudai dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rodrigo Nogueira. That did some damage!
Yuudai tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rodrigo Nogueira swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Yuudai tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rodrigo Nogueira manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Yuudai misses with a telegraphed body shot #TD2#
and Rodrigo Nogueira counters with a single leg into guard. Yuudai didn't expect that.
Rodrigo Nogueira has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rodrigo Nogueira with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2#
Rodrigo Nogueira postures up in Yuudai's guard and throws a big left but Yuudai blocks it.
Rodrigo Nogueira throws a big right hand that misses.
Rodrigo Nogueira wants to control from the top but Yuudai keeps moving.
Rodrigo Nogueira with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rodrigo Nogueira accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rodrigo Nogueira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yuudai is keeping the position for now.
Yuudai utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rodrigo Nogueira looking to sit in guard and control but Yuudai gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Rodrigo Nogueira had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Yuudai defends it easily.#T3#
Yuudai trying to control but Rodrigo Nogueira is working from the bottom.
Yuudai wants to stand but Rodrigo Nogueira has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB2#
Rodrigo Nogueira looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Yuudai trying to control but Rodrigo Nogueira is working from the bottom.
Yuudai passes into half guard. #SU#
Yuudai stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Yuudai is looking to clinch but Rodrigo Nogueira is avoiding it.
Rodrigo Nogueira feints the counter takedown.
Yuudai tries to clinch but Rodrigo Nogueira is having none of it.
Yuudai tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rodrigo Nogueira paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rodrigo Nogueira is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A swing and a miss from Yuudai.
Yuudai falls off balance throwing a combination #TD2#
and Rodrigo Nogueira counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Rodrigo Nogueira.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rodrigo Nogueira trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Yuudai avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rodrigo Nogueira stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yuudai swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Kenta Yuudai will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Rodrigo Nogueira dodges the punch combination from Yuudai.
Rodrigo Nogueira feints the counter takedown.
Rodrigo Nogueira swats away the attempt to clinch by Yuudai.
Rodrigo Nogueira with the counter takedown but Yuudai avoids it easily.
Yuudai shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Rodrigo Nogueira eats them both and turns towards Yuudai to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yuudai swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rodrigo Nogueira.
Yuudai tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rodrigo Nogueira manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Yuudai misses with the body kick#TD2#
and Rodrigo Nogueira counters with a nice double leg into side control. Yuudai won't be happy with that. #T1#
Yuudai is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The ground and pound from Rodrigo Nogueira seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Yuudai is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Rodrigo Nogueira is putting a hurting on Yuudai here, landing some big shots from side control. #CUT2#
It looks like Kenta Yuudai has been cut.#SUB2#
Rodrigo Nogueira wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Yuudai, who protects the arm well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yuudai manages to get back to half guard.
Kenta Yuudai overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Yuudai blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rodrigo Nogueira.
Rodrigo Nogueira wants to advance to full mount but Yuudai doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Yuudai keeping full guard, as Rodrigo Nogueira tries to pass. #T2#
Yuudai seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Rodrigo Nogueira working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Yuudai is looking to stand up but Rodrigo Nogueira isn't so interested in that idea.
Yuudai keeping full guard, as Rodrigo Nogueira tries to pass. #SUB2#
Rodrigo Nogueira thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Yuudai trying to keep a closed guard but Rodrigo Nogueira is proving a slippery customer. #T3#
Rodrigo Nogueira throws an elbow that misses. Yuudai uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rodrigo Nogueira's guard. Nice move by Yuudai!#REVR##SU#
Yuudai gets to his feet. Rodrigo Nogueira looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Yuudai tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rodrigo Nogueira changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Yuudai throws a series of punches but Rodrigo Nogueira moves out of range.
Yuudai throws a series of punches but Rodrigo Nogueira avoids them all with ease.
Yuudai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rodrigo Nogueira was well out of range. Poor timing from Yuudai.
And Rodrigo Nogueira tries to counter it with a takedown but Yuudai pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Yuudai tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD2#
and Rodrigo Nogueira counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Rodrigo Nogueira thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T4#
Yuudai is looking to escape.
Yuudai tries to roll over but Rodrigo Nogueira keeps him under control.
Rodrigo Nogueira working Yuudai over with strikes.
Yuudai is looking to improve his position.
Yuudai is trying to stand up here but Rodrigo Nogueira is controlling him well.
Rodrigo Nogueira looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yuudai controlling the position well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rodrigo Nogueira scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Kenta Yuudai did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4##CL#
Yuudai has managed to clinch.
Yuudai lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rodrigo Nogueira is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Yuudai gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Rodrigo Nogueira jumps guard but Yuudai stands there with Rodrigo Nogueira around his waist. Rodrigo Nogueira gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rodrigo Nogueira wants to break the clinch but can't.
A short uppercut from Yuudai.
Yuudai is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#TD#
Yuudai jumps into guard, dragging Rodrigo Nogueira to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES#
Yuudai uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Yuudai fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rodrigo Nogueira drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Yuudai defends it well.
Yuudai tries to clinch but Rodrigo Nogueira moves out of range.
Rodrigo Nogueira feints the counter takedown.
Rodrigo Nogueira is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Yuudai looks to clinch #TD2#
and Rodrigo Nogueira counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #T1#
Yuudai is refusing to be controlled, as Rodrigo Nogueira sits in half guard.
Yuudai is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rodrigo Nogueira's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rodrigo Nogueira's back!
Yuudai gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes. #SUB#
Rodrigo Nogueira showing good submission defense here. #SUB#
Yuudai is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Rodrigo Nogueira is defending well though. Yuudai let's go of the attempt for now.
Rodrigo Nogueira covers up after that shot from Yuudai. #T2#
Yuudai wants to control but Rodrigo Nogueira is keeping busy.
You can see the frustration on Rodrigo Nogueira's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Rodrigo Nogueira manages to reverse the position and now he's in Yuudai's guard. Nice work there by Rodrigo Nogueira.
Rodrigo Nogueira with a flurry of punches that miss.
Yuudai wants to sweep here but Rodrigo Nogueira controlling him for the moment.
Rodrigo Nogueira engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Yuudai wants to stand but Rodrigo Nogueira is controlling the position. #SUB2#
Rodrigo Nogueira has gone for a leg lock! Yuudai slips out almost immediately though and dives into Rodrigo Nogueira's guard.#REVR##T3#
Yuudai wants to get up but he can't break Rodrigo Nogueira's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SU#
Rodrigo Nogueira is working an open guard so Yuudai takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#CL#
Yuudai takes the fight into the clinch.
Rodrigo Nogueira blocks a punch to the side of the head. #TD2#
Rodrigo Nogueira tightens his grip and picks Yuudai up, before dumping him to the ground. Yuudai manages to land in guard. #ES#
Yuudai wriggles free and stands up.
Yuudai displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yuudai fails with an attempt to clinch.
Yuudai tries to clinch but Rodrigo Nogueira is having none of it.
Rodrigo Nogueira with the counter takedown but Yuudai avoids it easily.
Yuudai throws a hook but Rodrigo Nogueira blocks it.
Rodrigo Nogueira is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Yuudai scores with a one two! Rodrigo Nogueira had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Yuudai throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rodrigo Nogueira changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Yuudai tries to clinch but Rodrigo Nogueira moves out of range.
Rodrigo Nogueira changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Yuudai misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Rodrigo Nogueira counters with a nice double leg into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kenta Yuudai had his way with Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R5#
Yuudai throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rodrigo Nogueira changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Yuudai is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Yuudai tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD2#
and Rodrigo Nogueira counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Yuudai!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Rodrigo Nogueira goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Yuudai rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Rodrigo Nogueira's guard! Nice work there by Yuudai! #SU#
Yuudai gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Yuudai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rodrigo Nogueira changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T1#
Yuudai throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rodrigo Nogueira tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Yuudai stuns Rodrigo Nogueira with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Yuudai tries to bum rush Rodrigo Nogueira with a series of wild strikes but Rodrigo Nogueira uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rodrigo Nogueira with the counter takedown but Yuudai avoids it easily.
Yuudai falls off balance throwing a combination #TD2#
and Rodrigo Nogueira counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Yuudai looking to control.
Rodrigo Nogueira stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yuudai swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rodrigo Nogueira with a nice head shot there.#T2#
Rodrigo Nogueira looking to pass the guard.
Rodrigo Nogueira throws a big right hand that misses.
Rodrigo Nogueira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yuudai is keeping the position for now.
Rodrigo Nogueira throws an elbow that misses. Yuudai uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rodrigo Nogueira's guard. Nice move by Yuudai!#REVR#
Rodrigo Nogueira has momentary wrist control but Yuudai slips an elbow through the middle.
Yuudai tries to stand but Rodrigo Nogueira is controlling from the bottom. #SUB2#
Rodrigo Nogueira is looking for a triangle but Yuudai pushes his legs off easily.
Yuudai looking to pass the guard. #T3##SUB2#
Rodrigo Nogueira looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rodrigo Nogueira keeping moving, preventing Yuudai from controlling successfully.
Kenta Yuudai is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rodrigo Nogueira is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SUB2#
Rodrigo Nogueira looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Yuudai not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Rodrigo Nogueira striking off his back but it's not causing Yuudai any problems. #SUB2#
Rodrigo Nogueira looking for a guillotine here but Yuudai defends easily.
Rodrigo Nogueira trying to keep a closed guard but Yuudai is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#SUB2#
Rodrigo Nogueira has his foot on Yuudai's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Yuudai works his way back into a safe position though.
Yuudai trying to stand up but can't free himself from Rodrigo Nogueira's guard.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yuudai moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 50:45
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 50:46
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 50:46

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

Event: BFT-470: Bondi Beach Brawl 6
Date: Aug 27, 2016

#R1#
Yuudai throws a poor cross that misses
and Hymen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Yuudai tries to close the distance and clinch but Hymen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hymen throws a nice looking combination but Yuudai bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Yuudai avoids the head kick by Hymen. #CL2#
Yuudai closes the distance and pushes Hymen back into the cage.
Yuudai tries to pull guard but Hymen won't allow it.
Yuudai keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hymen's efforts to push away.
Yuudai misses with a body punch.
Yuudai tries to throw a body punch but Hymen avoids it by throwing Yuudai back against the cage. #BC#
Hymen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Yuudai lands with an uppercut that bounces Hymen off the cage and back into range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hymen lands a lovely overhand right.
Yuudai is looking to clinch.
Yuudai tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hymen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Yuudai tries to close the distance and clinch but Hymen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Yuudai moves into the clinch.
Yuudai taking a breather. #T1##BC#
Hymen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hymen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yuudai moves away.
Yuudai works over Hymen's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT2#
It looks like Buster Hymen has been cut.
Hymen misses with a right hand
and Yuudai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hymen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Yuudai.
Hymen throws a big shot that misses.
Yuudai takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #CUT#
It looks like Kenta Yuudai has been cut.#CL2#
Yuudai clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Hymen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Yuudai walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Yuudai wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yuudai throws a leg kick but Hymen moved away.
Yuudai looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hymen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
Hymen throws a series of punches but Yuudai avoids them all with ease.
Hymen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Yuudai slips under a jab from Hymen.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Yuudai! But no joy.
Hymen takes a jab right on the kisser.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hymen. That's going to slow Yuudai down.
Hymen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hymen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Yuudai tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hymen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Yuudai blocks a jab.
A big right from Hymen misses. #CL2#
Yuudai has Hymen up against the cage in a clinch.
Hymen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Come on Yuudai - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Yuudai throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Yuudai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hymen's elbow. #T3#
Yuudai misses with a punch to the body.
Hymen tries to break the clinch but Yuudai is controlling the position.
Hymen is trying to push Yuudai away but Yuudai has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Yuudai lands a left hand.
Yuudai misses with an elbow over the top.
Yuudai works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Yuudai lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hymen.
Come on Yuudai - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Hymen blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Yuudai breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Yuudai clinches up against the cage.
Yuudai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hymen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hymen wants to break free but Yuudai has control.
Yuudai is working Hymen over against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Yuudai. #T4#
Hymen blocks an uppercut. #TD2#
Yuudai jumps guard and drags Hymen to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hymen forces his way into half guard.
Hymen throwing shots but Yuudai is blocking nicely.
Yuudai won't allow Hymen to pass to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hymen is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Yuudai manages to get to full guard. #SUB#
Hymen drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Yuudai dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Yuudai missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kenta Yuudai dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Hymen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hymen throws a hook to the side of Yuudai's head but Yuudai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yuudai looks to score with a jab to the body but Hymen is just out of range.
Yuudai looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice shot lands for Hymen.
Hymen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Yuudai moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Yuudai is stalling here. #BC#
Hymen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Hymen misses its intended target.
Hymen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Yuudai throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hymen counters with a series of strikes. Yuudai will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hymen thuds his right hand into Yuudai's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Buster Hymen is winning the standup battle so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hymen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yuudai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yuudai swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Hymen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Yuudai with the counter takedown but Hymen avoids it easily.
Yuudai moves out of range as Hymen strikes.
Yuudai tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hymen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Yuudai paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Yuudai tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Yuudai is looking to clinch but Hymen is avoiding it.
Hymen keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Yuudai takes the fight into the clinch.
Hymen is looking to break free of the clinch but Yuudai has double underhooks.
Hymen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Yuudai lands a left hand.
Yuudai keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hymen's efforts to push away.
Hymen has a couple of punches blocked by Yuudai.
A short left from Hymen. #T2#
Yuudai lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hymen backwards.
A hook to the body from Yuudai.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#BC2#
Yuudai manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Yuudai closes the distance and pushes Hymen back into the cage.
Yuudai utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Hymen has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice elbow from Yuudai. #BC2#
Yuudai breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Yuudai rushes Hymen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hymen blocks the elbow strike.
Yuudai prevents Hymen from breaking the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Hymen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Yuudai lands a body punch in the clinch.
Yuudai scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2#
Yuudai breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Yuudai fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hymen, pushing him back against the cage.
A short left from Yuudai. #T3##BC2#
Yuudai breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Yuudai tries to clinch there but Hymen circles away.
Hymen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Yuudai moves into the clinch successfully.
Yuudai misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Yuudai escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Yuudai lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hymen.
Yuudai lands with an overhand left.
Yuudai misses with a hook.
Hymen swats away the attempt to clinch by Yuudai.#CL2#
Yuudai moves into the clinch.
Hymen can't break the clinch. #BC#
Hymen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Yuudai scores with a jab to the body.
Yuudai ducks under a wild hook from Hymen.
Yuudai swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hymen lands a jab.
Yuudai throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hymen throws a body kick that misses.
Yuudai lands a body shot.
Hymen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Yuudai moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Yuudai! #KD2#
Yuudai lands a big right hand that sends Hymen crashing to the mat! Yuudai stays standing though and waves Hymen back to his feet!#ROC2#
Hymen is rocked!#CL2#
Yuudai rushes Hymen and presses him up against the cage.
Oh Hymen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hymen wants to break the clinch but can't.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yuudai lands with a right to the head.
Yuudai digs a right hand into Hymen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hymen's gas tank.
Yuudai looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Yuudai stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kenta Yuudai showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Yuudai throws a head kick that misses.
Hymen seems to have got his legs back now.
Hymen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hymen is looking to land body kicks.
Yuudai fails with the takedown.
Hymen is looking to land body kicks.#CL2#
Yuudai clinches up with Hymen and pushes him back against the cage.
Yuudai stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Yuudai misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yuudai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yuudai lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hymen backwards.
Yuudai lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hymen backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yuudai.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Yuudai as Hymen tries to tie him up.
Yuudai lands a big right hand that drops Hymen! The killer instinct kicks in and Yuudai finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Yuudai!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kenta Yuudai!
Kenta Yuudai is the new heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Kenta Yuudai thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: BFT-468: Vosne vs Patton
Date: Aug 13, 2016

#R1#
Velasquez misses with the combination.
Jab, jab by Yuudai - just one landing.
Velasquez lands with an overhand left.#TD#
Velasquez shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Velasquez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Yuudai controlling the position.
Velasquez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yuudai is keeping the position for now.
Velasquez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Velasquez won't allow Yuudai to get back to his feet.
Velasquez is looking to work some ground and pound but Yuudai has wrist control.
Velasquez prevents Yuudai from getting back to his feet.
Velasquez scoring with some ground and pound. #T1#
Yuudai has momentary wrist control but Velasquez slips an elbow through the middle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Velasquez throws a strike but Yuudai rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Velasquez tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Velasquez is looking for a triangle but Yuudai pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Velasquez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Yuudai is aware though and is defending well.
Yuudai wants to get up but he can't break Velasquez's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SU2#
Yuudai gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Yuudai tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Velasquez paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD#
Velasquez feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Velasquez lands a couple of digs.
Velasquez throws a big elbow that misses.
Velasquez throws a strike but Yuudai rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Velasquez trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Velasquez has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T2#
Yuudai with a nice head shot there.
Velasquez keeping moving, preventing Yuudai from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Velasquez looking for subs off his back but Yuudai has passed one foot through into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SU2#
Yuudai stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Velasquez to get to his feet.
Velasquez misses with a straight left.
Velasquez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Yuudai circles away.
Yuudai swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Velasquez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Velasquez drops down looking for a counter takedown but Yuudai sprawls and moves away.#CL2#
Yuudai drives through and clinches with Velasquez against the cage.
Velasquez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Yuudai is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Yuudai lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Yuudai manages to break the clinch. #T3#
Velasquez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Yuudai counters with a straight right hand.
Velasquez takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie. #CL2#
Yuudai rushes Velasquez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Yuudai stalls.
Yuudai lands a left hand.
Velasquez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Yuudai is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cain Velasquez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yuudai prevents Velasquez from breaking the clinch.
Yuudai fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #TD#
Velasquez pulls guard effortlessly.
Velasquez trying to control the position. #SU2#
Yuudai gets to his feet - Velasquez follows without any prompting. #CL2#
Yuudai pushes Velasquez up against the cage in a clinch.
Velasquez misses with a punch on the inside.
Yuudai lands with a left to the head.
Yuudai tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Velasquez avoids it.#T4##BC#
Velasquez breaks from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yuudai is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Velasquez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Yuudai defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Velasquez.
Velasquez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL2#
Yuudai fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Velasquez, pushing him back against the cage.
Yuudai tries to work over Velasquez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yuudai lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Velasquez backwards.
Yuudai is trying to stall.
Velasquez avoids a wild elbow strike from Yuudai.
Velasquez looking for a takedown.
Velasquez lands a hook that snaps the head of Yuudai backwards.
Yuudai misses with a punch on the inside.
Yuudai can't find room to land a body shot as Velasquez controls the action.
Velasquez tries for a takedown but Yuudai manages to get underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kenta Yuudai dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Velasquez throws a body shot but no joy.
Velasquez tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Yuudai defends well and Velasquez ends up having to push Yuudai into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Yuudai swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Velasquez shoots for a takedown but Yuudai saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL2#
Yuudai clinches up against the cage.
Yuudai presses Velasquez against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Yuudai is pushing Velasquez up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A short body shot lands from Yuudai as the two fighters clinch.
Yuudai lands an elbow just above Velasquez 's eye.
Yuudai taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #TD2#
Yuudai drags the fight down to the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES2#
Yuudai manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Velasquez blocks an elbow strike from Yuudai.
Velasquez wants to take the fight to the mat but Yuudai manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cain Velasquez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yuudai tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #BC2#
Yuudai breaks the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yuudai thuds his right hand into Velasquez's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T1#
Yuudai connects with the punch.
Yuudai swings for the body but Velasquez moves out of range.
Velasquez appears to be looking for a big counter.#CL2#
Yuudai clinches up against the cage.
Velasquez jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Yuudai walks away with a smile on his face. Velasquez gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Velasquez fails with a takedown attempt.
Yuudai wants to clinch.
Velasquez misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Yuudai counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC2#
Yuudai breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Velasquez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Yuudai's waist but Yuudai gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Velasquez off to one side. #T2##CL2#
Yuudai closes the distance and clinches.
Kenta Yuudai seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#TD2#
Yuudai gets control of Velasquez's arms and successfully pulls guard. Yuudai will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Velasquez postures up in Yuudai's guard and throws a big left but Yuudai blocks it.
Velasquez throwing strikes but missing.
Velasquez connects with a couple of short punches.
Yuudai has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Velasquez postures up.
Velasquez throwing strikes but missing.
Velasquez slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Yuudai working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Velasquez.
Yuudai pulls Velasquez in close to prevent any damage.
Yuudai is continuing to stall.#T3#
Velasquez is looking to pass into half guard but Yuudai pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Yuudai is in guard.#REVB##SUB#
Velasquez is looking for a triangle but Yuudai pushes his legs off easily.
Yuudai trying to control but Velasquez is working from the bottom.
Yuudai stays in close to Velasquez's body and controls the position.
Yuudai trying to stand up but can't free himself from Velasquez's guard.
Yuudai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Velasquez swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Yuudai sitting in guard here, content to control.
Velasquez is trying to keep Yuudai in close.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#SUB2#
Yuudai is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Yuudai with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Yuudai keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Velasquez's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Velasquez tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Velasquez working for a triangle but Yuudai defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kenta Yuudai showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Yuudai wants to clinch.
Yuudai tries to clinch up
and Velasquez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Yuudai fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD#
Velasquez throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Yuudai was covering up waiting for the punch and Velasquez finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES2#
Yuudai is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Velasquez is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Yuudai gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Velasquez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Yuudai tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Velasquez avoids it.#T1#
Yuudai misses with some punches. #TD#
Velasquez pulls Yuudai into guard.
Velasquez wants to control but Yuudai passes easily into half guard. #SUB#
Velasquez actively working from the bottom here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Yuudai scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Velasquez won't allow Yuudai to pass to mount.
Velasquez wants to control but Yuudai is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Yuudai wants to take a breather but Velasquez is having none of it.
Yuudai looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Velasquez has hold of Yuudai's hands but Yuudai slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Yuudai stops Velasquez from getting back to his feet. #SUB2#
Yuudai is looking for a kimura here.
Velasquez tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #T2#
Yuudai working Velasquez over with strikes.
Yuudai is trying to control. Velasquez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Yuudai seems to be looking for submissions.
Yuudai is looking to take a break and control but Velasquez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Yuudai wants to get back to his feet.
Velasquez looks like he's trying to stand up. #T3##SUB2#
Yuudai is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Yuudai prevents Velasquez from improving his position.
Kenta Yuudai is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Yuudai lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Velasquez wants to control but Yuudai is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Velasquez is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Super SmashBros., so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Velasquez punching from the bottom.
Velasquez is looking to control Yuudai's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Velasquez avoid being mounted?#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Yuudai shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Velasquez's guard.#SU2#
Yuudai decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Velasquez, up you get!
Yuudai throws a left and a right that both miss #TD#
and Velasquez counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Yuudai! #T4#
Velasquez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yuudai keeps working.
Velasquez tries to score with some ground and pound. Yuudai controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Velasquez cracks Yuudai with an elbow. That is naaassty.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The strikes coming from Velasquez are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Velasquez throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Cain Velasquez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
Velasquez swings around for an armbar but Yuudai sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Velasquez's guard.
Yuudai controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Yuudai got a little sloppy there for a moment and Velasquez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Yuudai has managed to get both his arms back between Velasquez's legs - danger averted.
Yuudai is stalling in the full guard.

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

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

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

Event: BFT-463: Tentheros vs Toro 3
Date: Jul 16, 2016

#R1#
Yuudai throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Barnett on the side of the head. #CL2#
Yuudai has closed the distance and engaged Barnett in a clinch.
Barnett is looking to take this one to the mat.
Yuudai tries to work over Barnett's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barnett wants a takedown but no success here.
Barnett goes for a takedown attempt but Yuudai pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Barnett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yuudai fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Barnett has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Yuudai lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Barnett backs up against the cage. #CUT2#
It looks like Josh Barnett has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right-left combo lands from Yuudai. #CL2#
Yuudai takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yuudai misses with a punch on the inside. #T1##BC2#
Yuudai breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Yuudai tries to clinch but Barnett moves out of range.
Barnett attempts a counter takedown but Yuudai avoids it well and moves away.#CL2#
Yuudai has managed to clinch.
Yuudai is stalling here.
Yuudai lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Barnett backwards.
Barnett avoiding damage as Yuudai throws knees to the body.
Yuudai prevents a takedown attempt there.
Barnett drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Yuudai misses with some punches. #BC2#
Yuudai breaks from the clinch. #KD2#
Oooooh!!! Yuudai has knocked Barnett down with a huge combo! Yuudai steps away and waves a wobbly Barnett back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
Barnett is rocked!#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barnett walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Yuudai! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kenta Yuudai!
Kenta Yuudai seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: BFT-456
Date: Jun 04, 2016

#R1#
Knope tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Yuudai is able to avoid easily.#TD#
Yuudai shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Yuudai working the head and body with strikes.
Yuudai tries to pass to full mount but Knope defends it.
Yuudai thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Knope's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Yuudai seems to be looking for submissions.
Knope blocking the ground and pound attempt from Yuudai.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knope is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Yuudai is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Knope sees it coming and defends easily.#T1##SUB#
Yuudai seems to be working for a kimura but Knope defends the submission attempt.
Yuudai has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Yuudai not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Knope keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Knope trying to hold on to Yuudai's head to control him but Yuudai postures up.
Knope makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Knope.
Knope keeping moving, preventing Yuudai from controlling successfully.
Yuudai loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Yuudai stopping the sweep attempt from Knope.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Yuudai wants to control from the top but Knope keeps moving.
Knope is adopting a defensive guard.
Yuudai won't allow Knope to sweep him here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Knope is on top in guard. #REVB##SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Yuudai looking for subs off his back but Knope has passed one foot through into half guard.
Yuudai blocking the ground and pound attempt from Knope. #T3##SUB2#
Knope is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Yuudai has managed to free his arm - good work.
Yuudai avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Knope. #SUB#
Yuudai looking for submissions off his back.
Knope trying to control from half guard but Yuudai is working away.
Knope missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Yuudai is trying to stand up here but Knope is controlling him well.
Yuudai tries to get to full guard but Knope has control of the leg.
Knope stalling away here and it's allowed Yuudai to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Knope with a flurry of punches that miss.
Knope wants to control from the top but Yuudai keeps moving. #SUB#
Yuudai is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Yuudai is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #ES#
Yuudai is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yuudai is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Knope pulls him back up using the underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kenta Yuudai dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Yuudai takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Yuudai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Knope can do to turn this around?
Yuudai circles away from the clinch attempt.
Knope throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Knope uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CL2#
Knope gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Yuudai managing to block the knees to the body from Knope.
Knope connects with a knee to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Kenta Yuudai has been cut.#TD#
Yuudai jumps guard.
Kenta Yuudai overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Knope throws a big elbow that misses.
Knope must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Knope preventing the sweep.
Yuudai keeping moving, preventing Knope from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knope tries to free his leg and advance position but Yuudai is retaining full guard.
Yuudai utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Knope advances position into side control!#T1#
Knope cracks Yuudai with a big elbow.
Yuudai tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Knope just content to control the position.
Yuudai sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Knope looks to land a strike but Yuudai avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Yuudai avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Knope drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Yuudai dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Knope keeping full guard, as Yuudai tries to pass.
Knope is trying to control the position but Yuudai postures up. #T2#
Knope managing to control the position.
Knope trying to control the position.
Knope looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Yuudai puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Knope manages to get to full guard.
Yuudai landing some decent shots from guard.
Yuudai working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Knope's head.#T3#
Yuudai sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Knope's guard. #SUB#
Yuudai is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Knope has managed to free his arm - good work.
Yuudai working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Knope trying to control but Yuudai postures up.
Yuudai missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Yuudai is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Knope is just riding it out for now. Yuudai eventually gives up the hold.
Knope wants to control but Yuudai is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4#
Knope might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Yuudai haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB#
Yuudai is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Knope is just riding it out for now. Yuudai eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Yuudai is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Knope still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Knope has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yuudai tries to buck Knope off but Knope is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ben Knope will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Kenta Yuudai's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Knope misses with an uppercut
and Yuudai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Some wild striking there from Knope.
Knope pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Knope ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Yuudai tries to score a power double leg takedown but Knope sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Yuudai somewhat.
Knope works Yuudai's body with a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yuudai takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Yuudai tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Knope defends well and Yuudai ends up having to push Knope into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Knope tries to clinch there but Yuudai circles away.
Nice defenses there by Yuudai.
Yuudai was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Yuudai fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T1#
Yuudai lands the left hand.
Knope dips to his left and cracks Yuudai with an uppercut!
Knope throws a combination. Yuudai tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Knope wants to clinch.#CL2#
Knope clinches up with Yuudai and pushes him back against the cage.
Knope tries to stall but Yuudai uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #TD#
Yuudai turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#SUB#
Yuudai wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Knope, who protects the arm well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knope is trying to control Yuudai's posture but Yuudai avoids it. #T2##SUB#
Yuudai goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Knope rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Yuudai's guard! Nice work there by Knope!
Knope looking to pass the guard.
Knope postures up in Yuudai's guard and throws a big left but Yuudai blocks it. #SUB#
Yuudai looking for a guillotine here but Knope defends easily.
Knope makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T3#
Knope with a flurry of punches that miss.
Knope lands a couple of digs.#SU2#
Knope stands up and waves to Yuudai to follow him.
Yuudai looks for a takedown but Knope sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenta Yuudai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yuudai throws a right and a left that both miss.
Knope lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Knope.
Knope misses with a lunging right hand
and Yuudai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Knope scores with a nice right hand.
Yuudai swats away the attempt to clinch by Knope.
Knope throws a body punch but Yuudai moves out of range.
Yuudai ducks under a wild hook from Knope.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Knope. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Knope tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yuudai was well out of range. Poor timing from Knope.#T4#
Yuudai shoots in for a takedown but Knope shows good takedown defense.
Nice takedown defense from Knope. No joy for Yuudai on that attempt.
Yuudai slips a jab and a cross from Knope.
Knope connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Yuudai momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knope jabs at Yuudai's body.
Knope just misses with a punch to the body.
Knope keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A swing and a miss from Knope.
Yuudai shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL2#
Knope gets a clinch.
Knope lands an elbow inside.
Yuudai avoids the elbow strike from Knope, against the cage.
Knope lands a right hand.
Knope lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: BFT-452: PRIDE Never Die! 16
Date: May 11, 2016

#R1##TD#
Caesar looking to score a takedown here. Yuudai is defending well but Caesar drives through and ends up in Yuudai's guard.#SUB2#
Yuudai working for a triangle but Caesar defends it easily.
Caesar content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB2#
Yuudai has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Caesar can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Caesar with a nice head shot there.#SUB2#
Yuudai working for a triangle but Caesar defends it easily.
Yuudai is trying to keep Caesar in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caesar loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Caesar scoring with some ground and pound. #T1#
Caesar lands a couple of elbows.
Caesar loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Caesar makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Caesar stands up over Yuudai, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Yuudai is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Yuudai avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Yuudai looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB2#
Yuudai has his foot on Caesar 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Caesar works his way back into a safe position though.
Caesar lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Yuudai not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Caesar throwing strikes but missing.
Caesar postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Caesar looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Yuudai will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position. #SUB2#
Yuudai is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Caesar is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Yuudai is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T2#
Caesar throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Yuudai works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Caesar working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Yuudai is trying to control the position but Caesar postures up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Yuudai is on top in guard. #REVB#
Caesar lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Yuudai is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Caesar is aware though and is defending well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Caesar content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Caesar lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Caesar lands a couple of digs.
Yuudai avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Caesar wants to control from the top but Yuudai keeps moving. #SUB2#
Yuudai working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Caesar doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Caesar manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3##SUB2#
Yuudai has his foot on Caesar 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Caesar works his way back into a safe position though.
Caesar working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Yuudai's head.
Caesar connects with a couple of short punches.
Caesar postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Caesar postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Caesar landing some decent shots from guard.
Caesar is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Caesar loads up on a big left hand. Yuudai felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Caesar looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Yuudai can't hide his disappointment, as Caesar celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gaius Julius Caesar !
Our winner, Gaius Julius Caesar , 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: BFT-449
Date: Apr 30, 2016

#R1#
Yuudai scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Yuudai catches Kothciushco with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CL2#
Kothciushco darts in and clinches Yuudai up against the cage.
Kothciushco has Yuudai pressed against the cage.
Kothciushco misses with a hook from the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Yuudai's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kothciushco throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kothciushco is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Yuudai wants a takedown.
Yuudai is trying to break the clinch but Kothciushco is controlling him.
Kothciushco unloads a knee to the mid-section. Yuudai lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kothciushco tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Yuudai breaks the clinch.
Jab from Kothciushco.
Kothciushco drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Yuudai lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Kothciushco falls backwards - clearly groggy! Yuudai dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kenta Yuudai!
Our winner, Kenta Yuudai, 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: BFT-443: Hymen vs Caesar
Date: Mar 19, 2016

#R1#
Yuudai throws a shot from downtown. Velasquez moves away and avoids it.
Yuudai loads up on a big right hand but Velasquez slips the punch.
Velasquez goes for a double leg but Yuudai avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Yuudai continues to drive forward.#TD#
Velasquez bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Yuudai looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Yuudai is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Velasquez in side control lands a decent elbow.
Velasquez controls the position from side control.
Velasquez throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Velasquez in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Yuudai is holding Velasquez down, trying to stall.
Yuudai dodges the ground and pound from Velasquez.
Yuudai is looking to regain half guard here but Velasquez keeps moving and retains side control.
Yuudai is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T1#
Yuudai is looking to improve his position.
Yuudai moves into full guard. #SUB2#
Yuudai has his foot on Velasquez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Velasquez works his way back into a safe position though.
Velasquez looking to pass the guard.
Velasquez throwing strikes from guard but Yuudai blocks nicely. #SUB2#
Yuudai looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #ES2#
Yuudai pushes Velasquez off and scrambles back to his feet.
Velasquez has been working on his balance at Super SmashBros., so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Yuudai.
Velasquez slips under a jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Velasquez.#T2#
Velasquez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Yuudai sprawls well. Yuudai wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Velasquez gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cain Velasquez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Velasquez shoots in for a takedown but Yuudai shows good takedown defense.
Kenta Yuudai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Velasquez lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nice shot by Yuudai.#TD#
Velasquez feints and as Yuudai raises his hands in defense, Velasquez changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Velasquez postures up and lands a big shot to Yuudai's brow. #SUB2#
Yuudai is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Velasquez landing some decent shots from guard.
Velasquez scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Velasquez being controlled here momentarily. #T3#
Yuudai utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Yuudai working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Velasquez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Velasquez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Velasquez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Velasquez looking to pass the guard.
Velasquez is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB2#
Yuudai working for a triangle but Velasquez defends it easily.
Velasquez landing with the ground and pound. #T4#
Velasquez advances position into side control!
Velasquez is working Yuudai over with some ground and pound from side control.
Velasquez working the head with strikes. #SUB#
Velasquez tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Yuudai takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Velasquez creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Velasquez wants to control but Yuudai is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yuudai manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Cain Velasquez will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Yuudai scores with a one two! Velasquez had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CUT2#
It looks like Cain Velasquez has been cut.
Yuudai bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Velasquez's head backwards.#TD#
Velasquez drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Yuudai not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Velasquez postures up in Yuudai's guard and throws a big left but Yuudai blocks it. #SUB2#
Yuudai throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Velasquez is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Velasquez scoring with punches to the head and body.
Velasquez trying to control the position from guard on top but Yuudai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Yuudai throws his legs up looking for a submission but Velasquez uses it to pass to side control. #T1#
Yuudai tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Yuudai takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Velasquez grinds an elbow into Yuudai's temple.
Velasquez lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Yuudai down. #ROC#
Yuudai is rocked!
A big shot lands for Velasquez! That's hurt Yuudai! Will he recover? Velasquez fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cain Velasquez!
A relieved looking Cain Velasquez thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

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