Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Syn 1067 Ryo vs Orestes
Date: Apr 14, 2024

#R1#
Prometheus misses with a hook
and Inhanamoto counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Prometheus checks the leg kick.
Prometheus throws a lazy right hand but Inhanamoto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Inhanamoto misses the target.
Prometheus throws a leg kick
and Inhanamoto connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#It looks like Orestes Prometheus has been cut.
Prometheus misses the jab.
Prometheus misses the body punch #KD#
and Inhanamoto counters with a leg kick then a big left hand that sends Prometheus down! Inhanamoto is looking to finish but Prometheus is intelligently defending himself.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Prometheus is on top in guard. #REVB#
Prometheus slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Prometheus must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Prometheus trying to control but Inhanamoto is working from the bottom. #T1#
Prometheus controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Inhanamoto is looking to stand up but Prometheus isn't so interested in that idea. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Prometheus wants to control from the top but Inhanamoto keeps moving.
Prometheus is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Prometheus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Inhanamoto is keeping the position for now.
Prometheus slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T3##REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Prometheus staying out of range there.
A big left from Prometheus misses.
Inhanamoto is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Inhanamoto checks a low kick from Prometheus.
Nice defenses there by Prometheus.
Inhanamoto checks a low kick from Prometheus.
It looked like Inhanamoto was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Prometheus.
Inhanamoto takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T4#
Prometheus misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Inhanamoto cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Inhanamoto throws a body kick that misses
and Prometheus counters with a good, hard body kick but Inhanamoto shrugs it off.
Inhanamoto swings widly with a right hand
and Prometheus counters with a left to the body.
A punch combination from Inhanamoto misses.
Prometheus misses the jab.
Inhanamoto tries to close the distance and clinch up but Prometheus swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Prometheus appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Prometheus throws the kick towards the body but Inhanamoto avoids it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A shot to the body from Inhanamoto misses
and Prometheus counters with a head kick. That will keep Inhanamoto thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Prometheus fails to land with a series of punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Orestes Prometheus dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Orestes Prometheus's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
A jab lands there for Prometheus.#CUT2#It looks like Ryu Inhanamoto has been cut.
Inhanamoto lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Prometheus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Prometheus scores with a body shot.
Prometheus lands with a straight right. Inhanamoto didn't see that one coming.
Prometheus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Inhanamoto crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Prometheus - the referee stops the clock and Inhanamoto gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Prometheus. Inhanamoto manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Inhanamoto looks to throw the jab but Prometheus is out of range.
Prometheus throws a leg kick but Inhanamoto sees it coming and moves out of range.
Inhanamoto throws a lazy right hand but Prometheus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Inhanamoto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice straight punches there by Prometheus. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Prometheus.
Prometheus with the inside leg kick.
Prometheus swings widly with a right hand
and Inhanamoto counters with a nice uppercut.
Prometheus blocks a jab.
Prometheus lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A low kick lands for Prometheus.
The fighters circling - Inhanamoto throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Inhanamoto is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T2#
Inhanamoto cracks a nice hook into Prometheus's ribs.
Inhanamoto misses with a straight left.
A solid body kick from Prometheus.
Orestes Prometheus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Inhanamoto takes one to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Inhanamoto closes the distance and clinches.
Inhanamoto misses with a body punch.
Prometheus throws a punch but it's blocked by Inhanamoto.
Prometheus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Inhanamoto's elbow.
Prometheus wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Inhanamoto has him pressed against the cage.
Prometheus scores with a shoulder strike. #T3#
Inhanamoto has Prometheus pressed against the cage, preventing Prometheus from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Inhanamoto scores with a shoulder strike.
Prometheus misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Prometheus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Inhanamoto misses with an uppercut.
Prometheus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto moves out of range as Prometheus strikes.
Prometheus misses the jab.
Inhanamoto checks a leg kick nicely.
Inhanamoto tries to clinch up but Prometheus circles away and keeps his distance.#T4#
Inhanamoto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Prometheus with the inside leg kick.
Inhanamoto throws a looping overhand right but Prometheus ducks down to avoid it.
Prometheus only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Prometheus lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Prometheus misses with an uppercut.
Inhanamoto went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Inhanamoto's jab looks to have found its range, popping Prometheus under the eye.
Inhanamoto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Prometheus misses with a hook. Inhanamoto ducked under it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Orestes Prometheus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Inhanamoto swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Prometheus.
Prometheus throws a front kick aimed at Inhanamoto's knee but Inhanamoto avoids it well.
Inhanamoto is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Inhanamoto 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.
Prometheus scores with a nice body kick.
Prometheus keeps Inhanamoto at a distance using the push kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Inhanamoto.
Prometheus fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Inhanamoto on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Inhanamoto misses its intended target.
Inhanamoto jabs at Prometheus's body.#T1#
Prometheus throws a sloppy head kick and Inhanamoto moves out of range easily.
Prometheus throws a nice outside leg kick.
Prometheus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Inhanamoto swings for the body but Prometheus moves out of range.
Prometheus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Inhanamoto on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Prometheus throws a body punch but Inhanamoto moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Inhanamoto on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Inhanamoto pushes Prometheus away with a front kick.#T2#
Prometheus moves forwards but Inhanamoto connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Inhanamoto needs to keep his hands up - Prometheus had a free shot at his head there.
Prometheus swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Prometheus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#That has opened up Orestes Prometheus's cut even more.
Prometheus misses with a body kick.
Prometheus throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Prometheus lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A solid leg kick lands there for Prometheus.
Prometheus looks to throw a body kick#KD#
and Inhanamoto counters with a series of strikes that sends Prometheus to the canvas! Inhanamoto follows down into guard, looking to finish the fight! #ROC#Prometheus is rocked!#T3#
Prometheus can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Inhanamoto controls the pace.
Prometheus looking to control.
Prometheus looking to hit a scissor sweep but Inhanamoto is one step ahead there.
Prometheus controlling the position.
Inhanamoto's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Prometheus is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Inhanamoto sitting in guard here, content to control. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Inhanamoto is fighting to break Prometheus's control of his arms but Prometheus is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Prometheus misses with an uppercut
and Inhanamoto counters with a nice body shot.
Prometheus slips a jab from Inhanamoto.
Prometheus throws a low kick but Inhanamoto moves out of range easily.
Inhanamoto has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Prometheus.
Inhanamoto blocks a head kick by Prometheus.
Inhanamoto tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Prometheus is able to avoid easily.
Prometheus is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Orestes Prometheus just about did enough to take it.
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.#R4#
Prometheus tries to land a body kick#CL#
and Inhanamoto moves into the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Inhanamoto scores with a nice short uppercut.
Inhanamoto is leaning against Prometheus and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Prometheus can't find room to land a body shot as Inhanamoto controls the action.
Prometheus misses with a punch on the inside.
Inhanamoto misses with a punch on the inside.
Inhanamoto stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Inhanamoto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Prometheus's elbow.
Inhanamoto scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Inhanamoto misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Inhanamoto lands a right hand that snaps the head of Prometheus backwards. #BC#
Inhanamoto breaks from the clinch.
Prometheus is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Inhanamoto lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Inhanamoto throws out a powerful jab.#T1#
Prometheus misses with an uppercut
and Inhanamoto counters with a crisp right that sends Prometheus to the canvas! Inhanamoto follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryu Inhanamoto!
Ryu Inhanamoto retains his heavyweight title!
Our winner, Ryu Inhanamoto, 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: SYN 1064 Diggs vs McCarthy
Date: Mar 29, 2024

#R1#
Rozhkov throws a nice looking combination but Inhanamoto bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rozhkov dives in for a single leg takedown but Inhanamoto sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#BC#
Rozhkov breaks the clinch.
Rozhkov moves forwards but Inhanamoto connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CUT2#It looks like Alexander Rozhkov has been cut.
Inhanamoto throws a body shot but no joy.
A swing and a miss from Rozhkov.#TD#
Rozhkov gets a takedown into half guard.
Rozhkov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Rozhkov throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Inhanamoto to regain full guard.
Rozhkov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rozhkov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rozhkov throws a big elbow that misses. #T1#
Rozhkov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Inhanamoto works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rozhkov throws a big elbow that misses.
Rozhkov cracks Inhanamoto with a solid left hand.
Inhanamoto keeping moving, preventing Rozhkov from controlling successfully.
Rozhkov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rozhkov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rozhkov trying to control but Inhanamoto is working from the bottom.
Rozhkov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Inhanamoto can't keep his opponent in guard - Rozhkov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Rozhkov is looking to take a break and control but Inhanamoto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Inhanamoto avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rozhkov.
Inhanamoto preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Rozhkov 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.
Inhanamoto is looking to improve his position.
Inhanamoto avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rozhkov.
Rozhkov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rozhkov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rozhkov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rozhkov is stalling here. Inhanamoto is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Rozhkov seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Inhanamoto has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #T3#
Rozhkov is looking to reverse the position.
Inhanamoto trying to control the action but Rozhkov is working from the bottom.
Rozhkov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rozhkov is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at St Petersburg MMA Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Inhanamoto controls the position from side control.
Rozhkov tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rozhkov prevents Inhanamoto from moving into mount.
Rozhkov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rozhkov is working hard here to advance position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Rozhkov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Rozhkov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Rozhkov scores with a decent looking hook.#TD#
Rozhkov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rozhkov with the ground and pound but Inhanamoto uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Rozhkov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rozhkov distracts Inhanamoto with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rozhkov cracks Inhanamoto with a solid left hand.
Rozhkov trying to control but Inhanamoto is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rozhkov wants to pass the guard but Inhanamoto is keeping the position.
Rozhkov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1#
Rozhkov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rozhkov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rozhkov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Inhanamoto can do to turn this around?
Rozhkov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rozhkov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rozhkov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Rozhkov wants to pass the guard but Inhanamoto is keeping the position.
Rozhkov throws a big elbow that misses.
Rozhkov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Inhanamoto's head.
Rozhkov throws a big right hand that misses.
Rozhkov throwing strikes but missing.
Rozhkov throwing strikes but missing. #T2#
Rozhkov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rozhkov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Inhanamoto. Rozhkov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rozhkov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Inhanamoto throws a lazy right hand but Rozhkov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#TD#
Rozhkov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Inhanamoto's guard.#T3#
Rozhkov connects with a couple of short punches.
Rozhkov throws a strike but Inhanamoto rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Inhanamoto showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Rozhkov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Inhanamoto controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T4#
Rozhkov 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.
Rozhkov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Inhanamoto preventing the sweep.
Rozhkov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rozhkov pulls Inhanamoto in close to prevent any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Rozhkov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Inhanamoto is aware though and is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Rozhkov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Rozhkov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Inhanamoto moves into range and connects with a jab.
Inhanamoto lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Inhanamoto staying out of range there.
Donk. Rozhkov catches Inhanamoto right on the button with a cross.
Inhanamoto misses with a hook.
Rozhkov has his takedown stuffed
letting Inhanamoto counter with a right hand.
Inhanamoto slips under a jab from Rozhkov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rozhkov shoots in and drives through. Inhanamoto sprawls well.
Inhanamoto looks to score with a jab to the body but Rozhkov is just out of range.
Nice jab there from Inhanamoto. #ROC2#Rozhkov is rocked!
Inhanamoto ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Oh Rozhkov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Inhanamoto cracks Rozhkov with a left hook right on the temple and Rozhkov goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Inhanamoto lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Rozhkov is OK!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ryu Inhanamoto!
Ryu Inhanamoto is the new heavyweight champion!
A victorious Ryu Inhanamoto thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: SYN 1060 Rozhkov vs Seigel
Date: Mar 03, 2024

#R1#
Madzarov slips a straight right by Inhanamoto.
Madzarov tries a quick counter leg kick but Inhanamoto is wise to it.
Madzarov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Madzarov throws a leg kick
enabling Inhanamoto to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#It looks like Vasko Madzarov has been cut.
Inhanamoto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Madzarov.
Inhanamoto throws a jab but it's blocked by Madzarov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Madzarov misses its intended target.
Inhanamoto swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Inhanamoto ducks under a wild hook from Madzarov.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Inhanamoto crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Madzarov - the referee stops the clock and Inhanamoto gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Madzarov. Inhanamoto manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#T1#
Madzarov misses with a looping left.
Madzarov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Madzarov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Inhanamoto just misses with a punch to the body.
Madzarov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Inhanamoto blocks a low kick nicely.
Inhanamoto walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CUT2#It looks like Ryu Inhanamoto has been cut.
Madzarov throws a leg kick which misses Inhanamoto's front leg but catches the back leg as Inhanamoto tries to avoid it. #T2#
Inhanamoto throws a right hand that misses
and Madzarov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Madzarov scores with a jab.
Inhanamoto misses with a body shot.
Madzarov throws a head kick that misses
and Inhanamoto counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Inhanamoto fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Madzarov on the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Inhanamoto slips a straight right by Madzarov.
It looked like Inhanamoto was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Madzarov.
Inhanamoto throws an overhand right that lands on Madzarov's shoulder, as Madzarov tries to avoid the shot. #T3#
Inhanamoto moves away from the strike by Madzarov.
Inhanamoto blocks the body kick.
Inhanamoto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Madzarov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Madzarov throws a poor cross that misses
and Inhanamoto counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Madzarov moves forwards but Inhanamoto connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Madzarov. That's going to slow Inhanamoto down.
Madzarov misses the body punch
and Inhanamoto counters with a nice kick to the body. #T4#
Inhanamoto misses with a lunging right hand
and Madzarov counters with a nice uppercut.
Inhanamoto looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Madzarov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Inhanamoto checks the leg kick.#KD#
Inhanamoto lands a big right hand that sends Madzarov crashing to the mat! Inhanamoto stays standing though and waves Madzarov back to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Madzarov slips under a jab.
Madzarov feints a counter leg kick.
Madzarov slips under a jab.
Madzarov moves out of range of the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ryu Inhanamoto dominated that round.
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.#R2#
Madzarov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Inhanamoto rattles Madzarov with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Madzarov tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Inhanamoto dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Madzarov stiff and motionless on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ryu Inhanamoto!
A relieved looking Ryu Inhanamoto 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: HFC 75:Standifer vs Leonidas
Date: Nov 25, 2023

#R1#
McIntyre buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Inhanamoto takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
McIntyre dips to his left and cracks Inhanamoto with an uppercut!
McIntyre throws a low kick but Inhanamoto avoids it.
Inhanamoto was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Inhanamoto lands with a nice body punch.
McIntyre misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
An attempted straight right counter from Inhanamoto misses the target.
McIntyre misses with the body kick
and Inhanamoto counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#It looks like Methodios McIntyre has been cut.
McIntyre throws a hook but Inhanamoto blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McIntyre throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Inhanamoto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
OH! McIntyre has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Inhanamoto smells blood and charges in for the finish! Inhanamoto unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of McIntyre sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ryu Inhanamoto!
Ryu Inhanamoto retains his heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Ryu Inhanamoto thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: HFC 71:Inhanamoto vs Handerson
Date: Oct 28, 2023

#R1#
Handerson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Handerson shoots in looking for a takedown. Inhanamoto tries to sprawl out of it but Handerson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Inhanamoto manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Inhanamoto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Handerson manages to avoid it.
Handerson goes for a double leg but Inhanamoto avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Inhanamoto continues to drive forward.
Inhanamoto was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Handerson staying out of range there.
Handerson fails with the takedown
and Inhanamoto cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Dave Handerson has been cut.
Ryu Inhanamoto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Handerson.#T1#
Inhanamoto looks to land a left hand but Handerson moved out of range nicely.
Handerson goes for a double leg but Inhanamoto avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Inhanamoto continues to drive forward.
Handerson staying out of range there.
Handerson moves out of range of the strikes.
Handerson feints the counter takedown.
Handerson shoots in looking for a takedown. Inhanamoto tries to sprawl out of it but Handerson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Inhanamoto manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A jab from Inhanamoto misses.
Handerson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Inhanamoto defends it well.#T2#
Inhanamoto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Handerson was well out of range. Poor timing from Inhanamoto.
Handerson looks for a takedown but Inhanamoto sprawls well.
Nice body punch from Inhanamoto.
Handerson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Handerson ducks under a wild hook from Inhanamoto.
Handerson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Handerson with the counter takedown but Inhanamoto avoids it easily.
Inhanamoto looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ryu Inhanamoto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Inhanamoto stuffs the takedown attempt from Handerson. Handerson gets slowly back to his feet.
Inhanamoto throwing a counter right hand but Handerson manages to avoid it.
No luck for Handerson with that takedown attempt.
Inhanamoto swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Handerson moves out of range of the strikes.
Handerson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ryu Inhanamoto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Inhanamoto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Handerson was well out of range. Poor timing from Inhanamoto.
Handerson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Inhanamoto throws a hook but Handerson avoids it easily.
Handerson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Inhanamoto defends it well.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Inhanamoto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Handerson moves away.
Inhanamoto looks to score with a jab to the body but Handerson is just out of range.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Inhanamoto missing with a left hand there. Handerson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Handerson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Inhanamoto as he avoids it easily.
Handerson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Inhanamoto as he avoids it easily.
Handerson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Inhanamoto missing with a left hand there. Handerson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ryu Inhanamoto dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dave Handerson'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#
Handerson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto misses with a looping right.
Inhanamoto throws an overhand right that lands on Handerson's shoulder, as Handerson tries to avoid the shot.
Handerson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Handerson shoots in for a takedown but Inhanamoto shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Inhanamoto swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Handerson looks for a takedown but Inhanamoto sprawls well.
Inhanamoto is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Inhanamoto thuds his right hand into Handerson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T1#
Inhanamoto throws a jab but it's blocked by Handerson.
And Handerson tries to counter it with a takedown but Inhanamoto pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Handerson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Inhanamoto as he jumps to the side.
Ryu Inhanamoto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Handerson.
Handerson dives in and grabs Inhanamoto's left leg, looking for a takedown. Inhanamoto pushes down on Handerson's head and hops out.
Handerson defending well as Inhanamoto loads up on a big left hand.
A slow jab from Inhanamoto misses its intended target.
Horrible takedown attempt by Handerson or perhaps it was just good defense by Inhanamoto, which made it look bad.
A little feinted left hand from Inhanamoto on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
Handerson shoots for a double leg takedown but Inhanamoto sprawls well. He's pushed Handerson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Inhanamoto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Inhanamoto thuds a left hand into Handerson's body.
Handerson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Inhanamoto counters with a nice uppercut.
Ryu Inhanamoto is winning the standup battle so far.
Inhanamoto defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Handerson.
Inhanamoto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Handerson moves away.#T3#
Nice defenses there by Handerson.
Handerson with the counter takedown but Inhanamoto avoids it easily.
Handerson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Inhanamoto avoids it really well and circles away.
Inhanamoto swings for the body but Handerson moves out of range.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Handerson might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Inhanamoto has got the better of the exchanges.
Inhanamoto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Handerson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Inhanamoto throws a predictable looking body shot #TD2#
and Handerson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Inhanamoto!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Handerson tries for a kimura but Inhanamoto is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Handerson throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Handerson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Inhanamoto keeps working.
Handerson postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Handerson in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Handerson works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Inhanamoto parries the strikes from Handerson easily there. Handerson is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Inhanamoto to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Inhanamoto taking punishment in the form of punches.
Handerson advances to mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Handerson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ryu Inhanamoto dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dave Handerson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Inhanamoto. Handerson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Inhanamoto with a hook.
Handerson moves out of range of the strikes.
Handerson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Handerson looks for a takedown but Inhanamoto sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Handerson shoots for a takedown but Inhanamoto saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Handerson shoots in looking for a takedown. Inhanamoto tries to sprawl out of it but Handerson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Inhanamoto manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ryu Inhanamoto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Handerson.#T1#
Handerson slips a straight right by Inhanamoto.
Handerson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD2#
Handerson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Handerson fails to land a wild elbow strike. #SUB2#
Handerson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The strikes coming from Handerson are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Handerson creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Inhanamoto sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #SUB2#
Handerson swings around for an armbar but Inhanamoto sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Handerson's guard.#T2##SUB2#
Handerson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Inhanamoto doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Inhanamoto manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Inhanamoto sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Handerson is looking for a triangle but Inhanamoto pushes his legs off easily.
Inhanamoto is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Handerson looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Inhanamoto puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Handerson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T3#
Handerson working a defensive guard but Inhanamoto passes into half guard.
Inhanamoto prevents Handerson from improving his position.
Handerson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Inhanamoto is working away from the top position though.
Handerson wants to improve his position but Inhanamoto is controlling well. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Inhanamoto looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Handerson wants to control but Inhanamoto is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Handerson actively working from the bottom here.
Handerson wants to get back to full guard.
Handerson trying to control here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Handerson wants to improve his position but Inhanamoto is controlling well. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Inhanamoto swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Handerson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ryu Inhanamoto clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Dave Handerson's cut.
That's time! Inhanamoto's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Inhanamoto throws a body shot but no joy.
Handerson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Inhanamoto defends it well.
Handerson shoots in for a takedown but Inhanamoto shows good takedown defense.
Inhanamoto leaves Handerson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
It looked like Inhanamoto wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Handerson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Inhanamoto sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Handerson somewhat.
Ryu Inhanamoto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Handerson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Handerson slips under a jab.
And Handerson tries to counter it with a takedown but Inhanamoto pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T1#
Handerson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Handerson is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Handerson fails with the takedown
and Inhanamoto counters with a nice uppercut.
Handerson shoots for a takedown but Inhanamoto saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Inhanamoto lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Handerson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Handerson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Inhanamoto defends it well.
Handerson has a takedown stuffed.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Inhanamoto. Handerson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Handerson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Inhanamoto swivels and escapes.
Handerson with a poor takedown
and Inhanamoto counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Handerson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Inhanamoto scores with a sloppy right hand. Handerson should have avoided that one.
Inhanamoto waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Handerson.#T3#
Handerson fails to land the takedown.
Inhanamoto throws a jab when Handerson was well out of range.
And Handerson tries to counter it with a takedown but Inhanamoto pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Handerson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Inhanamoto looks to throw the jab but Handerson is out of range.
Handerson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Inhanamoto defends it well.
Handerson staying out of range there.
Handerson feints the counter takedown.
Inhanamoto misses the shot to the body.
Handerson feints the counter takedown.
Inhanamoto pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Handerson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T4#
The fight stays on the outside here - Inhanamoto looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Handerson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Handerson fails to land the takedown.
Handerson walks into a stiff left hand from Inhanamoto.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Inhanamoto. Handerson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Handerson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ryu Inhanamoto had his way with Dave Handerson in that round.
The cut man is working on Dave Handerson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Inhanamoto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Handerson feints the counter takedown.
Handerson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Inhanamoto counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Inhanamoto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Handerson can do to turn this around?
Inhanamoto wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Handerson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Inhanamoto defends well and Handerson ends up having to push Inhanamoto into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
It looked like Inhanamoto was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Handerson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Handerson tries for a takedown but Inhanamoto sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ryu Inhanamoto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Handerson.
Handerson is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Inhanamoto connects with the punch.
Handerson shoots in looking for a takedown but Inhanamoto manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Handerson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
It looked like Inhanamoto was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Handerson.#T1#
Inhanamoto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Inhanamoto just misses with a punch to the body.
Handerson feints the counter takedown.
Inhanamoto scores with a hook.
Inhanamoto throws a hook but Handerson blocks it.#KD#
Inhanamoto sends Handerson crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Inhanamoto is motioning to the referee to let Handerson up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Handerson shoots in for a takedown but Inhanamoto shows good takedown defense.
It looked like Inhanamoto wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Inhanamoto misses with an uppercut #TD2#
and Handerson counters with a shoot takedown. Inhanamoto fights it but they end up in guard. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Handerson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Handerson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Inhanamoto is keeping the position for now.
Inhanamoto keeping moving, preventing Handerson from controlling successfully.
Inhanamoto being controlled here, momentarily.
Dave Handerson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Inhanamoto wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Inhanamoto keeping moving, preventing Handerson from controlling successfully. #T3#
Inhanamoto working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Handerson.
Handerson pushing down on Inhanamoto's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Handerson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Handerson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Handerson is trying to control. Inhanamoto wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Handerson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Handerson wants to pass the guard but Inhanamoto is defending well. #SUB2#
Handerson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Inhanamoto sees it coming and defends easily.#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.
Inhanamoto is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Handerson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Inhanamoto has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ryu Inhanamoto is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Handerson throws a strike but Inhanamoto avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Handerson throws a big elbow that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Inhanamoto keeping moving, preventing Handerson from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Inhanamoto scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ryu Inhanamoto showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Inhanamoto, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 50:43
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 50:43
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 50:43

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryu Inhanamoto!
Ryu Inhanamoto retains his heavyweight title!
Our winner, Ryu Inhanamoto, 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: HFC 63: Hunter vs Inhanamoto
Date: Sep 02, 2023

#R1#
Inhanamoto throws out a loose jab but Hunter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hunter is looking to counter punch.
Hunter throws a body punch but Inhanamoto moves out of range.
Hunter fails to land with a series of punches.
Hunter moves out of range of the strikes.
A jab from Hunter does it's job there.#CUT#It looks like Ryu Inhanamoto has been cut.
Hunter throws a series of punches but Inhanamoto avoids them all with ease.
Inhanamoto misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Inhanamoto throws a jab but it's blocked by Hunter.
Hunter appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ryu Inhanamoto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hunter will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T1#
Hunter scores with a nice strike.
Inhanamoto avoids the body shot from Hunter.
Hunter throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #KD2#
and Inhanamoto counters with a nice right hand that sends Hunter toppling to the canvas! Hunter scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Inhanamoto finish him?!#CUT2#It looks like Saul Hunter has been cut.
Hunter gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Inhanamoto gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryu Inhanamoto! Ryu Inhanamoto retains his heavyweight title!
An out of breath Ryu Inhanamoto thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: HFC 59:Inhanamoto vs Mferi
Date: Aug 05, 2023

#R1#
Mferi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mferi throws a hook but Inhanamoto avoids it easily.
A punch lands to the side of Mferi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mferi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mferi misses with a looping right.
Mferi misses with a body shot.
Inhanamoto swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mferi doesn't manage to clinch there - Inhanamoto circles away.
Mferi misses with an uppercut
letting Inhanamoto counter with a right hand.
Mferi lands a nice shot to the body.
Mferi feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Inhanamotos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CUT2#It looks like Ryu Inhanamoto has been cut.#CL2#
Mferi gets a clinch.
Inhanamoto can't break the clinch.
Inhanamoto throws a punch but it's blocked by Mferi.
Inhanamoto working aggressively here. #BC#
Inhanamoto manages to break the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Inhanamoto keeps the fight on the outside.#T1#
Inhanamoto misses with a hook
and Inhanamoto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mferi misses with a combination
and Inhanamoto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mferi throws a predictable looking body shot
and Inhanamoto counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Inhanamoto stuns Mferi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Inhanamoto throws a right hand that misses
enabling Mferi to counter with a crisp jab.
Mferi misses with a looping left.
Mferi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Inhanamoto fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mferi is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A punch combination from Mferi misses.
Inhanamoto uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mferi.
Mferi fails with an attempt to clinch.
It looked like Inhanamoto was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mferi.
Mferi throws the left hand but Inhanamoto avoids the punch easily.
Malig Mferi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Inhanamoto throws a series of punches but Mferi avoids them all with ease.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mferi throws a right hand that misses #KD#
and Inhanamoto counters with a nice right hand that sends Mferi toppling to the canvas! Mferi scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Inhanamoto finish him?!
Mferi tries to clinch up.
Mferi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Inhanamoto batters Mferi with a massive right followed by a huge left! Mferi is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Inhanamoto lands a final crushing right hand to drop Mferi to the mat with a gruesome thud! Inhanamoto is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ryu Inhanamoto!
Ryu Inhanamoto retains his heavyweight title!
Ryu Inhanamoto decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: HFC 55:Handerson vs Inhanamoto
Date: Jul 08, 2023

#R1#
Handerson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Handerson scores with a nice right hand.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Handerson.
Handerson dives in and grabs Inhanamoto's left leg, looking for a takedown. Inhanamoto pushes down on Handerson's head and hops out.
Inhanamoto throws a hook but Handerson blocks it.
Handerson tries to counter with a takedown but Inhanamoto is quick to defend against it.
Inhanamoto has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Handerson finds it's way round the side to connect with Inhanamoto's head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Inhanamoto darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CUT2#It looks like Dave Handerson has been cut.
Inhanamoto misses with a body punch #TD#
and Handerson counters with a takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Handerson throws a strike aimed at the side of Inhanamoto's head but Inhanamoto avoids it well.
We've been hearing that Handerson has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Handerson tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Handerson throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Inhanamoto works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure. #T1#
Inhanamoto is not content to let Handerson control the position.
Handerson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Inhanamoto taking some punishment here, with Handerson in his half guard.
Handerson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Handerson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Inhanamoto keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Inhanamoto really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Handerson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Handerson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Inhanamoto doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Handerson.
Handerson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Inhanamoto blocking the ground and pound attempt from Handerson.
Handerson thows a huge punch but Inhanamoto dodges it nicely.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Handerson connects with a nice short shot to Inhanamoto's temple.
Handerson 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.
Handerson is keen to just control but Inhanamoto is a slippery customer.
Handerson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Inhanamoto defending well though.
Inhanamoto 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.
Handerson trying to control from half guard but Inhanamoto is working away.
Inhanamoto keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Handerson is trying to control the action in half guard but Inhanamoto is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T3#
Handerson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Inhanamoto wants to control but Handerson is keeping busy.
Handerson thows a huge punch but Inhanamoto dodges it nicely.
Handerson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nice strikes from Handerson there.
Inhanamoto keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Handerson missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Handerson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Handerson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Inhanamoto sees it coming and defends easily.
Handerson slips a nice elbow through Inhanamoto's hands, connecting with Inhanamoto's forehead.#T4#
Handerson throwing shots but Inhanamoto is blocking nicely.
Handerson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Inhanamoto defending well though.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Inhanamoto is staying active underneath Handerson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Inhanamoto trying to control but Handerson postures up.
Handerson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Inhanamoto's head.
Handerson thows a huge punch but Inhanamoto dodges it nicely.
Inhanamoto is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Handerson scores with a couple of nice shots.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Handerson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Handerson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dave Handerson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dave Handerson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Handerson throws a right hand that misses
letting Inhanamoto counter with a right hand.
Handerson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Inhanamoto.
Nice sprawl there from Inhanamoto as Handerson shoots in.
Handerson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Inhanamoto takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Handerson throws a hook to the side of Inhanamoto's head but Inhanamoto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Handerson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Inhanamoto can do to turn this around?
Handerson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Handerson throws an overhand right that lands on Inhanamoto's shoulder, as Inhanamoto tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Handerson throws a jab when Inhanamoto was well out of range.
Inhanamoto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Handerson.
Handerson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Inhanamoto was well out of range. Poor timing from Handerson.
Inhanamoto looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Handerson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Inhanamoto was well out of range. Poor timing from Handerson.
Handerson throws a body shot but no joy. #TD#
Handerson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Inhanamoto tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Handerson is in Inhanamoto's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Inhanamoto can do anything to dispel that myth.
Handerson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Handerson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Handerson trying to control but Inhanamoto is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Inhanamoto preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2#
Handerson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Handerson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Inhanamoto keeping moving, preventing Handerson from controlling successfully.
Handerson throwing strikes but missing.
Handerson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Handerson is looking to work some ground and pound but Inhanamoto has wrist control.
Handerson stands and throws Inhanamoto's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB#
Handerson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Inhanamoto is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T3#
Handerson scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Inhanamoto to see if he's OK.
The strikes coming from Handerson are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Inhanamoto taking a bit of punishment here - Handerson scoring with strikes.
Handerson advances to mount.
Handerson 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. #SUB#
Handerson goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Inhanamoto is on top in guard. #SUB#
Handerson has his foot on Inhanamoto's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Inhanamoto works his way back into a safe position though.#T4#
Inhanamoto controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Inhanamoto is continuing to stall.
Handerson looking to control.
Handerson wants to hit a sweep here but Inhanamoto passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Handerson there!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Inhanamoto tries to control but Handerson wriggling away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dave Handerson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dave Handerson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Handerson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Inhanamoto manages to avoid it.
Handerson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Inhanamoto tries to avoid it but Handerson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Inhanamoto to the ground. Inhanamoto escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The fighters circling - Inhanamoto throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Handerson lands with a nice body punch.
Handerson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Inhanamoto.
Handerson misses with a lunging right hand
and Inhanamoto counters with a nice uppercut.
Handerson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Inhanamoto throws a shot from downtown. Handerson moves away and avoids it.
Ryu Inhanamoto seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Handerson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Inhanamoto counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Inhanamoto throws a hook but Handerson blocks it.
Handerson fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Handerson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Inhanamoto misses with a right hand #TD#
and Handerson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Inhanamoto!
Handerson throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Handerson landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Handerson working the head with strikes.
Handerson tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Handerson is chipping away with strikes.
Handerson misses with the ground and pound.
Handerson scores with a couple of short elbows.#T2#
Handerson throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Handerson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Handerson staying calm.
Inhanamoto managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Handerson.
Handerson is putting a hurting on Inhanamoto here, landing some big shots from side control.
Handerson tries to score with some ground and pound. Inhanamoto controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Inhanamoto wants to control but Handerson postures up.
The ground and pound from Handerson seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Dave Handerson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Handerson throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#T3#
Handerson trying to control the action but Inhanamoto is working from the bottom.
Handerson working the strikes but Inhanamoto uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Handerson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Inhanamoto does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Handerson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Handerson tries to pass to full mount but Inhanamoto defends it.
Handerson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Handerson wants to control but Inhanamoto is keeping him busy. #T4#
Handerson is really struggling to control Inhanamoto but he's trying to hold on to the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Inhanamoto fails to land with a series of punches.
Handerson shoots in and drives through. Inhanamoto sprawls well.
Inhanamoto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Handerson.
Handerson misses with an uppercut
and Inhanamoto counters with a straight right hand.
Handerson blocks a jab.
Handerson tries to counter with a takedown but Inhanamoto is quick to defend against it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Handerson shoots in for a takedown but Inhanamoto shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Handerson scores with a jab to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dave Handerson clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Dave Handerson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Inhanamoto throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Handerson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Handerson shoots in but no luck this time.
Inhanamoto with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Handerson connects with a right hand. Inhanamoto shakes it off.
Handerson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Handerson staying out of range there.
Handerson feinted with a counter takedown.
Handerson with a poor takedown
and Inhanamoto counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Inhanamoto lands with a shot to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Inhanamoto fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Handerson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Inhanamoto. #T1#
Inhanamoto scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Inhanamoto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Handerson moves away.
Inhanamoto jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Handerson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Inhanamoto swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Handerson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Inhanamoto moves into range and connects with a jab.
Inhanamoto looks to land a right hand but Handerson moved out of range.
Handerson attempts a counter takedown but Inhanamoto avoids it well and moves away.
Handerson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Inhanamoto counters with a nice uppercut.
Handerson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ryu Inhanamoto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Inhanamoto misses with a straight right.
Handerson slips under a jab from Inhanamoto.
Handerson misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Inhanamoto to counter with a crisp jab.
Handerson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Inhanamoto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Inhanamoto fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Inhanamoto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Inhanamoto misses the jab.
Inhanamoto throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Inhanamoto throws out a loose jab but Handerson uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Inhanamoto throws a shot from downtown. Handerson moves away and avoids it.
Inhanamoto throws a hook but Handerson blocks it.
Handerson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Inhanamoto wants it to stay on the feet.
Despite the aggression on Inhanamoto's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Handerson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Inhanamoto counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Handerson shoots and misses
and Inhanamoto counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Handerson thinking.
Inhanamoto lands a nice shot to the body.
Handerson blocks a jab.
Handerson takes one to the side of the head.
Inhanamoto 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.#T4#
Handerson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Inhanamoto to counter with a crisp jab.
Handerson looks up at the clock. Bad move! Inhanamoto lands a right hand from hell, dropping Handerson. Inhanamoto pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryu Inhanamoto!
Ryu Inhanamoto is the new heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Ryu Inhanamoto thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: HFC 51:Taranin vs Caceres 2
Date: Jun 03, 2023

#R1#
Taylor is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The fighters circling - Taylor throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Taylor throws a poor cross that misses
and Inhanamoto counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#It looks like Kevin Taylor has been cut.
Inhanamoto looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Taylor swings away with a body shot that misses
and Inhanamoto counters with a nice uppercut.
Inhanamoto showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Taylor.
Inhanamoto drops his hands momentarily and Taylor takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Inhanamoto slips under a jab from Taylor.#KD#
Inhanamoto lands a big uppercut and Taylor crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Taylor looks OK. Inhanamoto waves Taylor back to his feet!#ROC#Taylor is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taylor misses with a lunging right hand
and Inhanamoto counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ryu Inhanamoto!
Ryu Inhanamoto thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: ICE 9:
Date: Feb 11, 2023

#R1#
Inhanamoto keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cartwright takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #CUT#It looks like Conrad Cartwright has been cut.
Cartwright fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Inhanamoto on the side of the head.#CUT2#It looks like Ryu Inhanamoto has been cut.
Cartwright looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Cartwright swings away with a body shot that misses
and Inhanamoto counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cartwright misses the jab.
Inhanamoto stuffs the takedown.
Cartwright looks for a takedown but Inhanamoto sprawls well.
Ryu Inhanamoto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Conrad Cartwright.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cartwright shoots in but Inhanamoto avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Inhanamoto throws a big counter combination but Cartwright scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Inhanamoto waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cartwright.#T1#
Inhanamoto displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cartwright.
Inhanamoto seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A decent looking cross lands there for Inhanamoto.
Nice body punch from Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Inhanamoto definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cartwright looks winded!#KD#
Inhanamoto cracks Cartwright with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Inhanamoto has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Cartwright to stand back up!#ROC#Cartwright is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Are you kidding me?! Inhanamoto ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Cartwright clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ryu Inhanamoto!
Ryu Inhanamoto is the new heavyweight champion!
A victorious Ryu Inhanamoto thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Conrad Cartwright was interviewed post fight and said 'The Cartwright Curse strikes again! The Powers that be just won't allow it apparently.'.

Event: ICE 5: UA KUDALAIA
Date: Jan 14, 2023

#R1#
Cartwright throws a low kick but Inhanamoto moves out of range easily.
Cartwright misses with a head kick.
Inhanamoto appears to be looking for a big counter.
Cartwright misses with a leg kick
and Inhanamoto counters with a one-two to the body.
A jab from Inhanamoto does it's job there.
Cartwright gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Cartwright darts in looking for a takedown but Inhanamoto gets double underhooks and turns Cartwright into the cage.
Inhanamoto looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cartwright walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Cartwright fails to land the takedown.
Cartwright misses with a takedown #KD#
and Inhanamoto counters with a crisp right hand that drops Cartwright! Inhanamoto lets Cartwright back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Ryu Inhanamoto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cooper Cartwright.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Inhanamoto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cartwright.
Cartwright tries for a takedown but Inhanamoto circles away easily
letting Inhanamoto counter with a right hand.
Cartwright ducks into an uppercut from Inhanamoto and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ryu Inhanamoto!
A victorious Ryu Inhanamoto thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: TUF S2: Semi Finals
Date: Dec 11, 2022

#R1#
Abdullah misses the jab.
Abdullah has his takedown stuffed
enabling Inhanamoto to counter with a crisp jab.
Abdullah dives in for a single leg takedown but Inhanamoto sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Inhanamoto swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#TD2#
Abdullah shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Inhanamoto manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Inhanamoto not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Abdullah throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Inhanamoto works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Inhanamoto keeping moving, preventing Abdullah from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Inhanamoto utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Abdullah working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Inhanamoto on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Inhanamoto tries to get out of the position.
Abdullah throwing strikes from guard but Inhanamoto blocks nicely.
Abdullah has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Abdullah landing with the ground and pound. #T1#
Abdullah wants to control from the top but Inhanamoto keeps moving.
Abdullah chips away with some ground and pound.
Abdullah distracts Inhanamoto with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Abdullah accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Inhanamoto wants to control the position but Abdullah says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Inhanamoto keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Abdullah missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Inhanamoto is staying active underneath Abdullah , who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Abdullah not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T2#
Abdullah throwing shots but Inhanamoto is blocking nicely.
Inhanamoto keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Inhanamoto keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Abdullah sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Inhanamoto defending well though.
Abdullah thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Inhanamoto definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Abdullah takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#CUT2#It looks like Ryu Inhanamoto has been cut.
Abdullah wants to lay and pray for a moment but Inhanamoto keeps working.
Abdullah throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Abdullah missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Abdullah not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Abdullah throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Abdullah is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T3#
Abdullah scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Abdullah thows a huge punch but Inhanamoto dodges it nicely.
Abdullah working Inhanamoto over with strikes.
Inhanamoto knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Abdullah on the ground.
Abdullah lands with a punch from half guard.
Abdullah stalling.
Abdullah sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Inhanamoto defending well though.
Abdullah slips a nice elbow through Inhanamoto's hands, connecting with Inhanamoto's forehead.#CUT2#Ryu Inhanamoto's cut is getting worse.
Inhanamoto trying to get back to full guard but Abdullah takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Abdullah breaks from Inhanamoto's wrist control and lands an elbow. #CUT2#Jeez, Ryu Inhanamoto's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Axmed Abdullah !
Axmed Abdullah decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: TUF S2: Quarter Finals
Date: Nov 16, 2022

#R1#
Inhanamoto wants to clinch.
De Leon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Inhanamoto.
De Leon is looking to counter punch.
De Leon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto misses with a jab, cross combination.
De Leon is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
De Leon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Inhanamoto looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Leon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jab by De Leon.#CUT#It looks like Ryu Inhanamoto has been cut.
Inhanamoto lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #CUT2#It looks like Abelardo De Leon has been cut.#T1#
Inhanamoto misses with a looping right.
Inhanamoto slips a straight right by De Leon.
De Leon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Inhanamoto looks like he wants to counter punch here.
De Leon looks to land a right hand but Inhanamoto moved out of range.
Inhanamoto loads up on a big right hand but De Leon slips the punch.
Inhanamoto swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and De Leon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A shot in the inside from De Leon.
Inhanamoto tries to work over De Leon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
De Leon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Inhanamoto prevents a body shot from De Leon. #T2#
De Leon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Inhanamoto throws a punch but it's blocked by De Leon. #BC#
De Leon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Inhanamoto connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
De Leon misses with a lunging right hand
and Inhanamoto counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Leon slips under a jab from Inhanamoto.
An attempted straight right counter from De Leon misses the target.
De Leon misses with a hook. Inhanamoto ducked under it nicely.
Inhanamoto let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Inhanamoto throws a jab but it's blocked by De Leon.
De Leon appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Inhanamoto misses with a jab to the body
enabling De Leon to counter with a crisp jab.
De Leon misses with an uppercut
and Inhanamoto counters with a stiff right hand.
Inhanamoto tries to clinch but De Leon is having none of it. #T3#
Inhanamoto looks to clinch
letting De Leon counter with a right hand. #CUT#That has opened up Ryu Inhanamoto's cut even more.
Inhanamoto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
De Leon throws a jab but it's blocked by Inhanamoto. #CL2#
Inhanamoto gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A nice left hand lands by De Leon.
De Leon working aggressively here.
Inhanamoto lands with a light punch inside.
Still in the clinch, De Leon scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC#
De Leon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
De Leon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Inhanamoto pushes De Leon up against the cage in a clinch.
Inhanamoto scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nice body punch from Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto misses with some punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Inhanamoto blocking some punches. #T4#
Inhanamoto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Inhanamoto can't find room to land a body shot as De Leon controls the action.
Inhanamoto scores with a shoulder strike.
De Leon blocks a body shot from Inhanamoto. #BC#
De Leon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Inhanamoto has taken the fight to the clinch.
Inhanamoto swings wildly with an uppercut but De Leon uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Leon is looking to break free of the clinch but Inhanamoto has double underhooks.
De Leon lands a left hand.
Inhanamoto makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
De Leon throws a punch but it's blocked by Inhanamoto.
De Leon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
De Leon tries to work over Inhanamoto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
De Leon tries to work over Inhanamoto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Inhanamoto - that landed with a thud.
De Leon is breathing heavily.
Inhanamoto scores with a shot to the side of De Leon's head.
Inhanamoto can't find room to land a body shot as De Leon controls the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ryu Inhanamoto 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#
De Leon misses with a hook.
De Leon on the wrong end of a nice hook.
De Leon takes one on the chin but seems OK. #KD2#
Inhanamoto cracks De Leon with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Inhanamoto has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning De Leon to stand back up!
Inhanamoto digs a good body shot into De Leon's ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Inhanamoto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but De Leon was well out of range. Poor timing from Inhanamoto.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Inhanamoto has knocked De Leon down with a huge combo! Inhanamoto steps away and waves a wobbly De Leon back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#De Leon is rocked!
Ryu Inhanamoto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Inhanamoto takes the fight into the clinch.
Oh De Leon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
De Leon lands with a light punch inside.
De Leon seems to have got his legs back now.
De Leon blocks an uppercut. #T1#
Inhanamoto lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
De Leon lands a nice shot to the body.
De Leon misses with the head strike.
Inhanamoto misses with a short punch on the inside.
Inhanamoto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto lands a body shot in the clinch.
De Leon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
De Leon lands a right hand.
Inhanamoto is leaning against De Leon and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Inhanamoto lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto throws a punch but it's blocked by De Leon.
Ryu Inhanamoto seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for De Leon.
Inhanamoto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Inhanamoto creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Inhanamoto working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Inhanamoto lands with a short punch from the clinch.
De Leon prevents a body shot from Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#T2#
De Leon tries to break free but Inhanamoto pushes him back against the cage.
Inhanamoto misses with a punch to the body.
Inhanamoto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Inhanamoto scores with a shot to the side of De Leon's head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Inhanamoto pushes De Leon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Inhanamoto lands a body punch in the clinch.
Inhanamoto lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Inhanamoto lands a left hand.
Inhanamoto tries to throw a body punch but De Leon avoids it by throwing Inhanamoto back against the cage.
De Leon tries a body shot but Inhanamoto blocks it.
De Leon's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto lands an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto lands a nice uppercut.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Inhanamoto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with De Leon's elbow.
Inhanamoto lands a right hand that snaps the head of De Leon backwards.
De Leon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Inhanamoto throws a blind hook that connects with the side of De Leons head.
Inhanamoto lands a body shot in the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Inhanamoto just misses with a elbow thrown towards De Leon's brow.
Inhanamoto has a couple of punches blocked by De Leon.
Inhanamoto struggles to land a body shot inside as De Leon controls his hands. #BC#
De Leon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #KD2#
Inhanamoto feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends De Leon sprawling to the canvas! De Leon rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Inhanamoto finish him?! #CUT2#Abelardo De Leon's cut is getting worse.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Inhanamoto misses with a body shot.
De Leon was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#CL2#
Inhanamoto darts in and clinches De Leon up against the cage.
De Leon tries a body shot but Inhanamoto blocks it.
De Leon prevents a body shot from Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Inhanamoto pushes De Leon back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Inhanamoto blocks a body shot from De Leon.
Inhanamoto lands with a short shot to the head.
Inhanamoto lands a nice shot to the body.
Inhanamoto lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt De Leon or not.
Inhanamoto pushes De Leon against the cage and as De Leon bounces back, Inhanamoto cracks him with a massive overhand right that sends him crashing to the mat! Inhanamoto follows up with more strikes but De Leon was out from that first, devastating punch! Wow!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ryu Inhanamoto!
An out of breath Ryu Inhanamoto thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: TUF S2: Round 2
Date: Oct 26, 2022

#R1#
De Bonifaz Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Inhanamoto moves away from the strike by De Bonifaz Jr.
It seemed like Inhanamoto was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Inhanamoto looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
De Bonifaz Jr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ramon De Bonifaz Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Inhanamoto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but De Bonifaz Jr moves away.
De Bonifaz Jr definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
De Bonifaz Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Inhanamoto is just out of range.
De Bonifaz Jr throws a leg kick but Inhanamoto sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Inhanamoto has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from De Bonifaz Jr finds it's way round the side to connect with Inhanamoto's head. #CL2#
Inhanamoto clinches with his opponent.
De Bonifaz Jr tries to break free but Inhanamoto pushes him back against the cage.
Inhanamoto throws a blind hook that connects with the side of De Bonifaz Jrs head.
De Bonifaz Jr tries to break free but Inhanamoto pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Bonifaz Jr is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
De Bonifaz Jr wants to break the clinch but can't.
Inhanamoto lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down De Bonifaz Jr.
Inhanamoto lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Inhanamoto tries a body shot but De Bonifaz Jr blocks it.
Inhanamoto tries a body shot but De Bonifaz Jr blocks it.
Inhanamoto lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T1#
Inhanamoto lands with a left to the head.
De Bonifaz Jr is looking to break free of the clinch but Inhanamoto has double underhooks.
Inhanamoto lands a nice shot to the body.
De Bonifaz Jr is breathing heavily.
Inhanamoto makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto throws a blind hook that connects with the side of De Bonifaz Jrs head.
Inhanamoto works on De Bonifaz Jr's body with a couple of short punches.
Inhanamoto lands a shoulder strike.
Inhanamoto throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Inhanamoto works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A nice left hand lands by Inhanamoto. #ROC2#De Bonifaz Jr is rocked!
Inhanamoto pushes De Bonifaz Jr back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Oh De Bonifaz Jr is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Inhanamoto pushes De Bonifaz Jr back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Inhanamoto lands a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Inhanamoto lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt De Bonifaz Jr or not.
De Bonifaz Jr seems to have got his legs back now.
Inhanamoto lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nice body punch from Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto lands a hook that snaps the head of De Bonifaz Jr backwards.
Inhanamoto creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends De Bonifaz Jr's eyes rolling into the back of his head! De Bonifaz Jr drops to his knees and Inhanamoto pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

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

Event: TUF S2: Round 1, Day 2
Date: Sep 28, 2022

#R1#
Inhanamoto moves away from the strike by Gabor.
Inhanamoto checks a low kick from Gabor.
Inhanamoto connects with a body shot.
Gabor scores with a kick to the midsection.
Gabor looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A thudding body kick lands there by Gabor!
Tiitus Gabor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Inhanamoto throws a right and a left that both miss.
Inhanamoto blocks a leg kick.
Gabor throws out a loose jab but Inhanamoto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Inhanamoto takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Inhanamoto throws out a counter right but Gabor avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Inhanamoto moves out of range of the body kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Inhanamoto looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gabor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Inhanamoto moves away.
Gabor thows a left - swing and a miss!
It seemed like Inhanamoto was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Gabor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little jabbing left from Inhanamoto on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gabor throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Gabor staying out of range there.
Gabor connects with an inside leg kick.
A solid body kick from Gabor.
Inhanamoto takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Gabor throws a leg kick that misses.
Gabor is looking to chop away at Inhanamoto's legs.
Gabor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Inhanamoto manages to avoid it.
Gabor scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Inhanamoto misses with a left hand
letting Gabor counter with a right hand.
Inhanamoto throws a big shot that misses.
Inhanamoto blocks a head kick by Gabor. #T2#
Gabor throws a body shot but no joy.
Inhanamoto digs a good body shot into Gabor's ribs.
Inhanamoto takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A punch combination from Gabor misses.
Gabor scores with a kick to the body.
Inhanamoto tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gabor paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gabor is looking for a counter combo.
Gabor swats away the attempt to clinch by Inhanamoto.
Gabor scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CUT#It looks like Ryu Inhanamoto has been cut.
Gabor looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gabor is looking to land body kicks.#T3#
Gabor motions for Inhanamoto to come forward. Gabor throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gabor pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A little jabbing left from Inhanamoto on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Inhanamoto tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A head kick by Gabor misses
and Inhanamoto counters with a nice uppercut.
A head kick misses from Gabor.
Inhanamoto wants to clinch up but Gabor keeps it at a distance.
Gabor throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gabor. Inhanamoto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Crunch! Gabor slams his shin into Inhanamoto's torso.
Inhanamoto on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Gabor has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Inhanamoto finds it's way round the side to connect with Gabor's head.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Inhanamoto checks a leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Inhanamoto! But no joy.
Some bone on bone action there as Inhanamoto checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T4#
Gabor thows a body kick. Inhanamoto tries to catch it but that hurt him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gabor bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Gabor tries to bum rush Inhanamoto with a series of wild strikes but Inhanamoto uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gabor scores with a nice strike.
Gabor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A low kick from Gabor is predictable there
and Inhanamoto counters with a nice uppercut.
Gabor misses with a series of wild punches.
Gabor misses with a wild body shot.
Gabor dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Inhanamoto. That did some damage!
Inhanamoto has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Gabor.
Gabor with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gabor moves out of range of the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tiitus Gabor dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ryu Inhanamoto's cut.
That's time! Gabor's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Inhanamoto takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Inhanamoto now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Gabor thuds his shin into the meat of Inhanamoto's side.
Gabor looks to land a combination. Inhanamoto sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Inhanamoto throws a nice looking combination but Gabor bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gabor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Inhanamoto.
Gabor misses with a kick to the body
and Inhanamoto connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Inhanamoto takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gabor throws a wild body kick that Inhanamoto sees coming a mile off.
Gabor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Inhanamoto 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gabor lands a front kick.
Inhanamoto looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
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!
Inhanamoto takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Gabor takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gabor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Inhanamoto can do to turn this around?#T1##KD2#
Inhanamoto feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Gabor sprawling to the canvas! Gabor rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Inhanamoto finish him?! #CUT2#It looks like Tiitus Gabor has been cut.
Gabor throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Gabor lands with a right hand.
Gabor cracks Inhanamoto with a right hand to the side of the head.
A low kick lands for Gabor.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Inhanamoto lands with a shot to the body.
Inhanamoto moves out of range as Gabor throws a body kick.
Inhanamoto loads up on a big right hand but Gabor slips the punch.
Inhanamoto ducks under a wild hook from Gabor.
Gabor ducks under a wild hook from Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto tries to clinch but Gabor moves away
and Gabor counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Inhanamoto thinking. #T2#
Gabor lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gabor looks for the body kick but Inhanamoto saw that one coming.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Inhanamoto! But no joy.
Gabor throws a push kick but Inhanamoto slaps the foot to one side.
Inhanamoto tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Inhanamoto rushes Gabor and presses him up against the cage.
Inhanamoto lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gabor backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Gabor fails to land.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Inhanamoto creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Inhanamoto blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gabor misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gabor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gabor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Inhanamoto lands a body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gabor tries to work over Inhanamoto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gabor tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Inhanamoto makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T3#
Inhanamoto creates a little bit of space and unloads with a massive uppercut! Gabor drops to the mat, out cold! Wow, that was brutal! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ryu Inhanamoto!
A very excited looking Ryu Inhanamoto made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
The defeated Tiitus Gabor had this to say: 'Funk is on a roll….Funk is on a roll…. *Entrance Music hits* SOMEBODY CALL MA MOMMA! *Ring Girls, Escorts and MILFS storm the cage and start dancing* SOMEBODY CALL MA MOMMA!…'.

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