Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: SENSEI FC 9
Date: Jan 29, 2022

#R1#
Takahashi tries to clinch up but Fredrickson circles away and keeps his distance.
Takahashi throws a combination that misses
and Fredrickson counters with a one-two to the body.
Yuki Takahashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takahashi throws a series of strikes that have Fredrickson backpedaling.
Takahashi tries to clinch there but Fredrickson circles away.
Takahashi lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Fredrickson backs up against the cage.
Takahashi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Takahashi tries to clinch up.
It seemed like Fredrickson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Takahashi checks a leg kick.
Takahashi lands a two punch combo. #CUT#It looks like Matt Fredrickson has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice shot by Takahashi.
A jab from Fredrickson misses.
Takahashi moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Fredrickson connects with a looping right hand.
Takahashi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Takahashi slips a jab and a cross from Fredrickson. #T1#
Fredrickson swings for the body but Takahashi moves out of range.
Fredrickson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Takahashi connects with a single shot there.
Takahashi tries to clinch but Fredrickson moves out of range.
Takahashi lands with a nice combination. Fredrickson backs away looking to recover.
Fredrickson dodges the punch combination from Takahashi.
Takahashi moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Fredrickson keeps the fight on the outside.
Fredrickson misses with a looping right.
Takahashi moves in looking to clinch but Fredrickson pushes him off.
Takahashi throws a right hand that Fredrickson ducks under and follows up with a left that Fredrickson also avoids with ease.
Takahashi throws a good cross that connects.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick misses from Fredrickson. #T2##CL#
Fredrickson tries to keep at a distance but Takahashi has taken the fight into the clinch.
Takahashi swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Fredrickson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Takahashi tries to clinch but Fredrickson is having none of it.
Despite the aggression on Fredrickson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Fredrickson swats away the attempt to clinch by Takahashi.
A nice leg kick lands there from Takahashi.
Fredrickson closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CUT2#It looks like Yuki Takahashi has been cut.
Donk. Fredrickson catches Takahashi right on the button with a cross.
Takahashi tries to clinch #KD2#
and Fredrickson counters with a crisp one two that drops Takahashi! Fredrickson thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Takahashi to his feet! Takahashi is in big trouble!#ROC2#Takahashi is rocked!
Fredrickson lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Takahashi crumples to the floor! Fredrickson milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Matt Fredrickson!
A less than humble Matt Fredrickson misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: SENSEI FC 9
Date: Jan 29, 2022

#R1#
Kwiatkowski missing with a left hand there. Cooper was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cooper tries to counter by clinching up but Kwiatkowski breaks away and moves out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cooper is defended easily by Kwiatkowski.
Kwiatkowski misses with a straight left.
A lazy left from Kwiatkowski finds it's target.
Cooper swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kwiatkowski. Cooper does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD2#
Kwiatkowski shoots in and gets a takedown into Cooper's guard.
Kwiatkowski working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Cooper's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kwiatkowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Cooper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kwiatkowski's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kwiatkowski wants to control from the top but Cooper keeps moving. #T1#
Kwiatkowski working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kwiatkowski wants to control from the top but Cooper keeps moving.
Cooper utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cooper can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kwiatkowski controls the pace.
Kwiatkowski wants to pass the guard but Cooper is keeping the position.
Kwiatkowski throwing strikes from guard but Cooper blocks nicely.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Kwiatkowski working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Cooper keeping moving, preventing Kwiatkowski from controlling successfully.
Kwiatkowski works over Cooper with some ground and pound from guard.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kwiatkowski tries to free his leg and advance position but Cooper is retaining full guard.
Kwiatkowski wants to control from the top but Cooper keeps moving.
Kwiatkowski's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Cooper is looking to clinch but Kwiatkowski is avoiding it. #TD2#
Kwiatkowski feints and as Cooper raises his hands in defense, Kwiatkowski changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB#
Kwiatkowski avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kwiatkowski pushing down on Cooper's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T3#
Kwiatkowski trying to control from half guard but Cooper is working away.
Kwiatkowski working the head and body with strikes.
Kwiatkowski seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cooper does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cooper desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Cooper is refusing to be controlled, as Kwiatkowski sits in half guard.
Kwiatkowski looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #ES#
Cooper manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Kwiatkowski keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Kwiatkowski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cooper drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kwiatkowski pulls his leg out and moves away. #T4#
Kwiatkowski throws a big shot that misses.
Sam Cooper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Cooper enables Kwiatkowski to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Cooper manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Kwiatkowski is pushing down on Cooper's leg trying to pass to half guard. Cooper is fighting to maintain full guard but Kwiatkowski has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kwiatkowski thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cooper's head.
Kwiatkowski is nestled in close to Cooper, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kwiatkowski stalling.
Kwiatkowski frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kwiatkowski raining down hammerfists from mount.
Kwiatkowski lands a heavy elbow.
Kwiatkowski lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lazor Kwiatkowski dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Cooper fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kwiatkowski feints the counter takedown.
Cooper tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kwiatkowski manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kwiatkowski tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kwiatkowski throws out a loose jab but Cooper uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cooper goes for a double leg but Kwiatkowski avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kwiatkowski continues to drive forward.
Kwiatkowski wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cooper looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2#
Kwiatkowski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kwiatkowski avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL#
Cooper gets a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kwiatkowski just leaning against Cooper, taking a breather.
Kwiatkowski lands with a short shot to the head.
Kwiatkowski looking for a takedown. #BC2#
Kwiatkowski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #TD2#
Kwiatkowski feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#T1#
Kwiatkowski wants to control from the top but Cooper keeps moving.
Kwiatkowski postures up and lands a big shot to Cooper's brow.
Cooper looking to control.
Cooper tries to strike from the bottom.
Cooper looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kwiatkowski is one step ahead there.
Kwiatkowski is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kwiatkowski landing some decent shots from guard.
Kwiatkowski works over Cooper with some ground and pound from guard.
Kwiatkowski slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T2#
Kwiatkowski passes into half guard.
Cooper has hold of Kwiatkowski's hands but Kwiatkowski slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kwiatkowski scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kwiatkowski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cooper wants to control but Kwiatkowski is keeping busy.
Cooper is trying to get back to full guard.
Kwiatkowski controlling the action here.#T3#
Kwiatkowski lands with a punch from half guard.
Cooper won't allow Kwiatkowski to pass to mount.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kwiatkowski lands a nice short elbow.
Kwiatkowski working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Kwiatkowski uses his free foot to push down on Cooper's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Cooper.
Kwiatkowski controlling his opponent. #T4#
Cooper takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Kwiatkowski with the ground and pound from mount.
Kwiatkowski lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Cooper hang on?
Kwiatkowski cracks Cooper with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lazor Kwiatkowski!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Lazor Kwiatkowski made sure he mentioned Nutritional Shaved Ice, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: SENSEI FC 9
Date: Jan 29, 2022

#R1#
Hooper pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sosuke circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sosuke lands with an overhand left.#CUT2#It looks like Chris Hooper has been cut.
Sosuke tries to clinch up.
Hooper misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sosuke! But no joy.
Sosuke throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hooper.
Hooper tries a head kick but it misses.
Hooper tries to bum rush Sosuke with a series of wild strikes but Sosuke uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sosuke has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Hooper is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Hooper thumps Sosuke with a low kick.
Hooper throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A little jabbing left from Sosuke on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Chris Hooper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sosuke lands with a straight right. Hooper didn't see that one coming.
Hooper tries to clinch up.
Sosuke scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hooper in his tracks.
Hooper throws a head kick that Sosuke semi-blocks.
We've been told by Hooper's head coaches at Shadow Warriors (KT) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hooper fails to land with a series of punches.
Sosuke cracks Hooper with an open hand slap.
Sosuke shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Hooper eats them both and turns towards Sosuke to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Hooper is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sosuke darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #ROC2#Hooper is rocked!#T1#
Hooper lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hooper. That's going to slow Sosuke down.
Hooper throws a series of punches but Sosuke avoids them all with ease.
Hooper tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sosuke manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hooper misses with a few strikes there.
Sosuke chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hooper can pounce on him.
Sosuke lands a nice shot that snaps Hooper's head back. #KD2#
Sosuke lands a big uppercut and Hooper crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Hooper looks OK. Sosuke waves Hooper back to his feet!
Oh Hooper is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sosuke knocks out Hooper with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Sosuke before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Sosuke picks up the big W with a huge KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Shinohara Sosuke!

Event: SENSEI FC 8
Date: Jan 22, 2022

#R1##CL#
Sung gets tackled into the cage by Mori. Mori maintains the clinch.
Mori misses with a knee strike.
Mori misses with a knee strike.
Mori with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sung tries to score a body lock takedown but Mori shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Mori throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sung blocks it with crossed arms.
Mori landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Mori landing knees to the head. #CUT#It looks like Lee Sung has been cut.
Mori connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sung's face.
Mori looking to throw knees to the head but Sung is blocking nicely.
Sung tries for a takedown but Mori manages to get underhooks.
Mori with a knee to the head.
Mori is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mori landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Mori tries a knee to the head but Sung blocks it.
Mori gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sung.
Jin Mori has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lee Sung.
Mori landing knees to the head.
Mori landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Sung looks winded!#T1#
Sung has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mori avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mori with a knee to the head.
Mori landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Mori lands a knee to the head.
Mori with a knee to the head.
Mori landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Mori lands a good knee to the midsection. Sung won't want to take too many of those.
Mori connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sung's face.
Mori connects with a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mori landing knees to the head.
Mori working Sung over with knees to the body.
Mori lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Mori lands a knee to the head.
Mori with a knee to the head.
Mori with a knee to the head.
Mori lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Mori lands a knee to the head. #T2#
Mori connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sung's face.
Mori connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sung's face.
Mori scores a nice knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Mori obliges.
Mori is pressed up against the cage. Sung has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mori down to the mat. Mori avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Lee Sung seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mori lands a nice looking body kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sung is defended easily by Mori.
Jin Mori is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mori bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#T3#
Sung steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Mori. That one must have hurt.
Mori thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Sung if he has to take too many more of those. #CL#
Mori gets a clinch.
Mori with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Mori unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Mori connects with a knee to the head.
Mori with a knee to the head.
Mori crunches a lovely knee into Sung's ribcage.
Mori landing knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sung takes a knee right on the jaw!
Mori lands a knee to the head.
Mori using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Sung takes a knee right on the jaw!
Sung takes a knee right on the jaw!
Mori scores with a knee to the head. #T4#
Mori connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sung's face.
Mori landing knees to the head.
Mori crunches a lovely knee into Sung's ribcage.
Mori lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Mori unloads a knee to the mid-section. Sung lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Mori lands a knee to the head.
Mori scores with a knee to the head.
Mori misses with a knee strike.
Mori landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Sung takes a knee right on the jaw! #TD2#
Sung has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Mori regains guard immediately.
Sung stays in close to Mori's body and controls the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sung tries to free his leg and advance position but Mori is retaining full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jin Mori dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lee Sung's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Crunch! Mori slams his shin into Sung's torso.
Sung swats away the attempt to clinch by Mori.
We've been told by Mori's head coaches at nGYM that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Sung has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Mori.
Sung is looking to clinch.
Sung tries to clinch but Mori is having none of it.
Mori jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Sung shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Mori's guard.
Sung is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sung is breathing heavily.#T1#
Sung's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
More stalling from Sung.
Sung looking to pass the guard.
Sung controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Let's hope that Sung has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sung takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Sung misses with a takedown
and Mori counters with a nice kick to the body.
Mori scores with a nice body kick.
Mori throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Mori lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #T3#
Mori scores with a nice body kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Mori finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Sung has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Mori.
Mori connects with a leg kick. #CL#
Mori closes the distance and clinches.
Mori scores with a knee to the head.
Mori with a knee to the head.
Mori scores with a knee to the head.
Sung can't get the takedown.
Mori landing knees to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mori lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Sung takes a knee right on the jaw!
Sung wants to take the fight to the mat but Mori manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Jin Mori has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lee Sung.#T4#
Mori landing knees to the head.
Jin Mori has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mori landing knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Mori.
Mori connects with a knee to the head.
Sung is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Mori is defending well.
Mori connects with a knee to the head.
Mori connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sung's face.
A knee to the head by Mori.
Mori is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Mori gets underhooks to prevent Sung's takedown attempt.
Mori connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sung's face.
Mori connects with a knee to the head.
Sung on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mori throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sung tries for a takedown. No joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jin Mori dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lee Sung's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Mori throws a front kick that sends Sung stumbling back into the cage.
Lee Sung is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mori misses with a head kick. #TD2#
Sung throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Mori was covering up waiting for the punch and Sung finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Sung is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Sung chips away with some ground and pound.
Sung takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mori can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sung controls the pace.
Mori is trying to keep Sung in close.
Sung's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Mori avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sung takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Mori throws a sloppy head kick and Sung moves out of range easily.
Jin Mori is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Mori tries to clinch there but Sung circles away.
Sung tries to clinch
and Mori counters with a big head kick but Sung shrugs it off.
Mori doesn't manage to clinch there - Sung circles away.
Sung gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mori counters with a flying knee. Nice. #TD2#
Sung drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sung slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T3#
Mori keeping full guard, as Sung tries to pass. #SUB2#
Sung drops back looking for a leg! Mori is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mori manages to kick Sung off! Sung jumps back into Mori's guard.
Sung seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Sung landing some decent shots from guard.
Mori is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sung can do to turn this around?#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.
Sung passes into half guard.
Sung sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Mori blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sung.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Sung seems to be looking for submissions.
Lee Sung has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Sung is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lee Sung comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mori has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:27

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

Event: Outlaw 9 - 170 Round 2
Date: Jan 15, 2022

#R1#
Smith throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bonney dodges the punch combination from Smith.
Bonney appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Smith shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bonney pinned against the cage. Bonney gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bonney connects with a good right hand that stumbles Smith. Smith circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CUT#It looks like Thomas Smith has been cut.
Bonney lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Smith at a distance. #KD#
Bonney lands a big uppercut and Smith crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Smith looks OK. Bonney waves Smith back to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crack! Bonney connects with the perfect overhand right and Smith falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Bonney!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). William H Bonney!
A relieved looking William H Bonney 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: SENSEI FC 6
Date: Jan 08, 2022

#R1#
Gold misses with a two punch combination. #TD#
Gold looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Gold not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gold is taking a breather. Chhay says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB#
Gold is looking for a kimura but Chhay is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gold to get the leverage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gold controlling the action here. #T1#
Gold passes the guard and advances to mount!
A nice elbow there by Gold.
Gold takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T2#
Gold lands a big elbow.
Chhay is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Gold controlling from mount.
Chhay is controlling an arm, preventing Gold from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest. #SUB#
Gold swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Chhay is now in Gold's guard. A big mistake from Gold there, giving up the dominant position!
Gold wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T3#
Gold throws some sloppy strikes off his back. #SUB#
Chhay avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chhay wanted to stand there but Gold had control of the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Chhay being controlled here momentarily.
Gold looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chhay is one step ahead there. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gold is controlling Chhay's posture.
Gold bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Chhay's guard. #REVR#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chhay is wriggling around but Gold manages to pass to half guard. #SUB#
Gold is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Terry Gold dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##CL#
Gold closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Chhay throws a punch but it's blocked by Gold.
Chhay trying to control the position but instead, Gold has worked for underhooks and has pushed Chhay into the cage.
Chhay trying to control the position but instead, Gold has worked for underhooks and has pushed Chhay into the cage.
Chhay is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Gold has denied him.
Gold looking to slow down the pace here.
Gold is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chhay can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Gold breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chhay defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gold.#KD#
Gold lands a left and a right that send Chhay crashing to the mat, dazed. Gold thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT#It looks like San Chhay has been cut.
Chhay tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gold paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gold throwing a counter right hand but Chhay manages to avoid it.
Gold tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Chhay to counter with a crisp jab.
San Chhay is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Chhay is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Chhay connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Chhay wants to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chhay looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Chhay is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CUT2#It looks like Terry Gold has been cut.
Chhay lands with a good body shot.
Gold shoots in for a takedown but Chhay shows good takedown defense.
Gold walks into a left hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chhay avoids a punch combination nicely.
Chhay lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T2#
A head kick from Gold lands but Chhay takes it in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gold is looking to clinch but Chhay is avoiding it.
Gold takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Chhay fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Terry Gold is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chhay scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gold doesn't seem bothered though.
Chhay lands with a straight right. Gold didn't see that one coming.
San Chhay seems to be getting the better of the standup.#KD2#
Chhay cracks Gold with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Chhay has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Gold to stand back up!#ROC2#Gold is rocked!
BAM! Chhay delivers a spinning backfist that drops Gold like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). San Chhay!
After winning the bout, San Chhay thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: NRC 7
Date: Jan 08, 2022

#R1#
Henderson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Henderson duly obliges.
Whang misses with a takedown
and Henderson counters with a lovely shot to the body.#CL#
Henderson clinches up against the cage.
Whang tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Henderson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Whang tries to pull guard but Henderson holds him up against the cage and eventually Whang drops back down to his feet.
Barry Henderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hyseon Whang.
Henderson just leaning against Whang, taking a breather.
Whang wants a takedown.
Whang drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Whang is trying to drag Henderson to the mat but Henderson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henderson is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T1##TD#
Henderson has Whang pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Henderson pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Whang tumbling to the mat - Henderson dives into Whang's guard.
Whang pulls Henderson in to control the position. #SUB2#
Whang working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Henderson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Whang is tightening it up a little... Henderson has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Henderson reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Henderson taps out! Nice BJJ there by Whang!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Hyseon Whang!

Event: SENSEI FC 5
Date: Jan 01, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Chang shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bird's guard.#SUB#
Bird working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chang doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Bird is tightening it up a little... Chang has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Chang reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Chang taps out! Nice BJJ there by Bird!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Harley Bird!

Event: Commonwealth FF 2
Date: Dec 31, 2021

#R1#
Armstrong paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
ONeil stuffs the takedown.#TD2#
ONeil throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Armstrong tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. ONeil is in Armstrong's guard.
ONeil being controlled here momentarily.
ONeil trying to control but Armstrong is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Armstrong holds on and takes a little breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
ONeil tries to stand but Armstrong is controlling from the bottom. #SUB#
Armstrong working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. ONeil doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. ONeil manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1##SUB#
Armstrong working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. ONeil doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. ONeil manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Armstrong bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in ONeil's guard. #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Armstrong forces his way into half guard.
Armstrong stalling.
Armstrong seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down ONeil for as long as he can get away with.#T2#
Armstrong thows a huge punch but ONeil dodges it nicely.
Armstrong is pressing down on ONeil's thigh, looking to free his foot. ONeil is holding on for now.
Armstrong is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Armstrong's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T3#
Armstrong missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Armstrong works his way into full mount!
Armstrong throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. #SUB#
Armstrong looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Armstrong content just to control the position here.
Further stalling from Armstrong.#T4#
Armstrong has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
ONeil is trying desperately to improve position.
Armstrong content just to control the position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Armstrong thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gecko Armstrong dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Armstrong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
ONeil takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#TD2#
ONeil fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Armstrong sprawls well initially but ONeil persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
ONeil really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Armstrong. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Armstrong gets back to full guard. #SUB#
Armstrong has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but ONeil can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Armstrong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that ONeil can do to turn this around?
Armstrong keeping moving, preventing ONeil from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Armstrong looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Armstrong keeping full guard, as ONeil tries to pass. #T1#
Armstrong is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Armstrong wants to sweep here but ONeil controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Armstrong cracks ONeil with a good jab.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#TD2#
ONeil scores with a takedown into Armstrong's guard.
Armstrong has ONeil pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB#
Armstrong has his foot on ONeil's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. ONeil works his way back into a safe position though.
ONeil trying to control the position from guard on top but Armstrong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Armstrong pulls ONeil in close to his closed guard and prevents ONeil from doing any damage or advancing position.#T3##SUB#
Armstrong looking for subs off his back but ONeil has passed one foot through into half guard.
Armstrong gets full guard.
Gecko Armstrong overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Armstrong wants to sweep but no luck.
Armstrong throwing strikes off his back to little effect. #SUB#
Armstrong looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Armstrong looking for a guillotine here but ONeil defends easily.
ONeil looking to sit in guard and control but Armstrong gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Armstrong working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
ONeil looking to hit a scissor sweep but Armstrong is one step ahead there.
ONeil trying to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Eoin ONeil will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Armstrong shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in ONeil's guard.
ONeil is looking to stand back up but Armstrong counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by ONeil. #REVB#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
ONeil has a hand on Armstrong's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Armstrong takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Poor strikes thrown by Armstrong there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
ONeil wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Armstrong.
Armstrong throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.#T1#
Armstrong content just to control the position here.
Armstrong throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. #SUB#
Armstrong has control of ONeil's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and ONeil regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Armstrong controlling the pace for now. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
ONeil wants to hold on but Armstrong pushes him away.
Armstrong controlling his opponent.
Armstrong unloads with some shots from mount but ONeil bucks and avoids them well.
Armstrong looking to control and managing it successfully.
Armstrong continues to stall.#T3#
Armstrong with good strikes from the mount here!
ONeil is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
ONeil blocking the ground and pound.
Armstrong takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Armstrong.#SUB#
Armstrong looking to secure an arm triangle but ONeil defends it well.
Armstrong controlling his opponent. #T4#
ONeil wants to hold on but Armstrong pushes him away.
ONeil is trying to reverse the position but instead Armstrong has taken his back - oops!#SUB#
Armstrong has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB#
Armstrong working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Armstrong is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but ONeil has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB#
Armstrong is persistently looking for the submission but ONeil is defending it well.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gecko Armstrong!

Event: Commonwealth FF 2
Date: Dec 31, 2021

#R1##TD2#
McVicker shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. McVicker showed some decent athleticism there.
Magee is looking to get back to is feet but McVicker passes into side control.
McVicker working the ground and pound.
McVicker controls the position. #SUB2#
McVicker wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Magee, who protects the arm well.
McVicker landing a few strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McVicker trying to control the position but Magee is working away. #T1#
McVicker lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Magee is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
McVicker lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Magee down.
Magee is trying to improve his position.
Magee takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Magee takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
McVicker is chipping away with strikes.
McVicker working away.
McVicker landing a few strikes. #T2#
Magee on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Magee knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McVicker on the ground.
Magee gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
McVicker looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB2#
McVicker working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Magee looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by McVicker! Submission of the night perhaps?

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Prince McVicker!
A victorious Prince McVicker thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Commonwealth FF 2
Date: Dec 31, 2021

#R1#
Fullerton tries for a takedown but Honghui sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Honghui jabs at Fullerton's body.
Honghui lands a head kick. Fullerton smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #KD2#
Honghui drops Fullerton with a beautiful combination! Fullerton stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Honghui is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Fullerton is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Honghui tries a head kick but it misses.
Oh Fullerton is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Honghui lands with a big right hook that stumbles Fullerton - he's out on his feet here! Honghui follows up with another monster hook that separates Fullerton from consciousness! Fullerton falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Honghui stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Chang Honghui!

Event: Commonwealth FF 2
Date: Dec 31, 2021

#R1#
Schroeder lands a jab to the head.
Thompson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thompson throws a left and a right that both miss #CL2#
and Schroeder counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Thompson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Schroeder fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Schroeder throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL2#
Schroeder has taken the fight to the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Schroeder.
Thompson fails to pull the fight into his guard. #BC#
Thompson manages to break the clinch.
Schroeder misses with a series of wild punches.
Schroeder is pawing at Thompson, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Thompson's nose. Thompson is badly hurt! Schroeder pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Thompson tries desperately to hold on but Schroeder is relentless in his assault! As Thompson receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Schroeder away and this one is in the books!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roman Schroeder!

Event: Commonwealth FF 2
Date: Dec 31, 2021

#R1##TD2#
Romano shoots in and gets a takedown into Brown's guard.
Brown is wriggling around but Romano manages to pass to half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#REVR#
Romano stalling.
Brown has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Romano is working away from the top position though.
Romano with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Brown tries to get to full guard but Romano has control of the leg.
Romano performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Brown is trying to control but Romano passes into side control!
Romano happy to just control the position for now. #SUB2#
Romano is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Brown knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Brown wants to control but Romano postures up.
Romano advances to full mount. #T3##SUB2#
Romano has isolated one of Brown's arms. Brown looking to fight him off but Romano twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Isaiah Romano!

Event: Commonwealth FF 2
Date: Dec 31, 2021

#R1#
Suluku scores with a jab to the head.
Murray takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Murray takes a body punch but keeps moving. #TD#
Murray drives through with a takedown into Suluku's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Suluku is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Murray dives into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#REVB##SUB#
Murray is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Suluku looks calm but he's in trouble here. Murray gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Suluku is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Murray lets go of the hold and Suluku can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Scott Murray!

Event: NRC 6: New Year’s Eve
Date: Dec 31, 2021

#R1#
Billy lands a high kick! #KD#
Billy lands a big head kick that sends De Broglie tumbling to the mat! Billy takes a step backwards and waves De Broglie back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#De Broglie is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Louis De Broglie has been cut.
De Broglie throws a poor cross that misses
and Billy counters with a huge left! De Broglie is in big trouble! He's backing up but Billy isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save De Broglie from any more damage. A dominating finish by Billy!

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

Event: RISE 13: Assed v Gustavsson
Date: Dec 26, 2021

#R1#
Simpson shoots in looking for a takedown. Read tries to sprawl out of it but Simpson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Read manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Simpson slips a straight right by Read.
Read lands a nice looking body shot.
Simpson shoots in looking for a takedown. Read tries to sprawl out of it but Simpson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Read manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Simpson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rhys Simpson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Read just misses with a punch to the body.
Gabriel Read seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Read feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Simpsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simpson fails with the takedown.
Read looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Read lands a nice hook to Simpson's body. Simpson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Read throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Simpson sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Simpson shoots in for a takedown but Read shows good takedown defense.
Read throws a jab but it's blocked by Simpson.
Simpson wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Simpson throws the kick towards the body but Read avoids it.
It seemed like Read was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice takedown defense from Read. No joy for Simpson on that attempt.
Simpson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Read but Read pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Simpson.
Simpson is breathing heavily.
Nice cross by Read.
Read throws a body shot but no joy.
Read stuns Simpson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Simpson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Read lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T2#
Read throws a shot from downtown. Simpson moves away and avoids it.
Read lands with a right hand.
Read throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Simpson shoots in looking for a takedown but Read manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Simpson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Read throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Simpson fails to land the takedown.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Read connects with the punch.#TD#
Simpson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Read quickly recovers to half guard.
Read wants to control but Simpson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Read tries to kick Simpson off but Simpson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Read moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Read has control of Simpson's left arm, preventing Simpson from doing any damage. #T3#
Let's hope that Read has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Read is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Simpson is controlling him.
Read is pulling down on Simpson's head to control his posture.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Read is continuing to stall.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Read throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Read with a nice cross.
Simpson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Read.
Read misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Simpson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Read misses with a hook.#CL#
Read gets tackled into the cage by Simpson. Simpson maintains the clinch.
Simpson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Read is trying to break free.
Simpson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Read pulls his leg out and moves away.
Read thuds his right hand into Simpson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Read misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Simpson gets a clinch. #BC2#
Read breaks from the clinch.
Read connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Simpson momentarily.
Read lands with a good body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Simpson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gabriel Read dominated that round.
That's time! Simpson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Read misses the jab.
Simpson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Read defends well and Simpson ends up having to push Read into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Simpson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A short body shot lands from Read as the two fighters clinch. #BC2#
Read pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Read lunges at Simpson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Simpson's hand.
Read uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Simpson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Read lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Simpson at a distance.
Read has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Read connects with a single shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Simpson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Read scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Simpson closes the distance and clinches up with Read, looking for a takedown. Simpson pushes Read against the cage but Read circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#T1#
Simpson tries to clinch up.
Read scores with the left hand. Simpson knows he should have avoided that one.
Read has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Simpson shoots in for a double leg but Read sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rhys Simpson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Read throws a shot to the body.
Read scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Simpson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Read tests Simpson's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT2#It looks like Rhys Simpson has been cut.
Read lands a nice looking body shot.
Read jabs at Simpson's body.
Read connects with a crisp jab.
Read lands with a good body shot.
Simpson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Simpson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Read ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Simpson moves away.#T2#
Simpson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Simpson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Read scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Read lands a slapping body shot.
Read digs a good hook to Simpson's body.
Read with a hook.
Jab by Read.
Simpson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Simpson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Read swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Read swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Simpson.
A punch lands to the side of Simpson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Read jabs Simpson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nice shot by Read.
A telegraphed right hand from Simpson misses the target.
Read swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Simpson.#T3#
Simpson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Read connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Read digs a good hook to Simpson's body.
Gabriel Read is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Read punishes Simpson's body with a nice straight punch.
Read lands with a nice body punch.
Simpson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Read to score with a decent uppercut.
Read throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Simpson on the side of the head.
Read slips a jab and a cross from Simpson.
Read scores with a crisp jab that stopped Simpson in his tracks.
Read misses the shot to the body.
Read lands a slapping body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Read misses with a body shot.
Read lands with a right hand.
Simpson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Read finds it's way round the side to connect with Simpson's head.
Nice cross by Read.#T4#
Simpson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #ROC2#Simpson is rocked!
Read works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Oh Simpson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Read pounces like a tiger and cracks Simpson with a vicious hook! Simpson is down but not out! Read follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Gabriel Read!

Event: SENSEI FC 4
Date: Dec 25, 2021

#R1##TD2#
Payne closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. McGregor quickly recovers to half guard.
McGregor is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Payne scores with a couple of nice shots.
McGregor keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
McGregor avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Payne.
Payne drops an elbow to the side of McGregor's head.
McGregor avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Payne.
McGregor is breathing heavily.
Payne is thwarting McGregor's attempts to control the position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Payne connects with a nice short shot to McGregor's temple.
McGregor is refusing to be controlled, as Payne sits in half guard.
Payne works his way into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payne working the head with strikes. #SU2#
Payne decides to stand up, so the ref orders McGregor to his feet. #T1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Payne or perhaps it was just good defense by McGregor, which made it look bad.
McGregor tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Payne swivels and escapes.
McGregor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Payne.
McGregor shoots in looking for a takedown but Payne manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McGregor's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL2#
Payne closes the distance and pushes McGregor back into the cage.#BC2#
Payne escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Payne closes the distance and clinches.
Payne lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Payne lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Payne manages to break the clinch.
McGregor shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Payne counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eoin McGregor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Payne shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McGregor as he avoids it easily. #T2#
Payne throws a right and a left that McGregor avoids nicely.
Payne attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
McGregor half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL2#
Payne gets a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Payne's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Payne has managed to clinch.
McGregor misses with a short punch on the inside.
McGregor is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Payne gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Payne tries to break free but McGregor pushes him back against the cage.
Payne missing with knees to the body.
McGregor tries to pull guard but Payne holds him up against the cage and eventually McGregor drops back down to his feet.
Payne tries to circle away but McGregor has him pinned against the cage.
Payne lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T3#
Payne wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McGregor has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Payne breaks the clinch.
Payne moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CL2#
Payne instigates a clinch.
McGregor tries to pull guard but Payne holds him up against the cage and eventually McGregor drops back down to his feet.
Payne tries to land knees in the clinch but McGregor avoids the damage to the body.
Payne is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Payne is trying to push McGregor away but McGregor has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Payne is trying to push McGregor away but McGregor has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Payne doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McGregor tries for a takedown. No joy.
McGregor prevents a takedown attempt there. #T4#
Payne makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#TD2#
Payne pulls guard successfully.
McGregor pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Payne is keeping the position for now.
Payne looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
McGregor wants to pass the guard but Payne is keeping the position.
Payne is trying to control the position but McGregor postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Henry Payne dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Payne throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL#
McGregor clinches. #BC2#
Payne manages to break the clinch.
McGregor with a poor takedown
and Payne counters with a two punch combo.
Payne lands a slapping body shot.
Payne tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McGregor paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Payne moves into range and clinches up with McGregor.
Payne stops a takedown attempt from McGregor. #BC2#
Payne breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payne scores with a nice right hand.
Payne bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McGregor's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Payne tries for a takedown but McGregor sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Henry Payne seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A looping hook to the body misses from Payne. McGregor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Payne lands with a hook. McGregor tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T1##CL2#
Payne pushes McGregor up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Payne's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Payne tries to clinch there but McGregor circles away. #TD2#
Payne closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Payne scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Payne is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
McGregor is trying to maintain the position but Payne is very close to passing his half guard.
Payne is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Henry Payne has got the better of the ground game so far.#SU2#
Payne decides to return to a standing position.
McGregor defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Payne.#T2#
McGregor tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Payne moves into the clinch.
Payne lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McGregor backwards. #BC#
McGregor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
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!
McGregor is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Payne.
McGregor tries to clinch but Payne is having none of it.
McGregor slips a jab and a cross from Payne.
Payne misses with a wild body shot.
Payne throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McGregor.
Payne misses with a kick to the body
and McGregor counters with a left and a right that stings Payne.
McGregor slips a jab and a cross from Payne.
Eoin McGregor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Payne displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McGregor.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eoin McGregor. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Danga de danga de dang - Payne scores with a four punch combination!#CL#
McGregor closes the distance and clinches.
McGregor looking to stall. #BC2#
Payne manages to break the clinch. #TD#
Payne gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows McGregor to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Payne has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Payne looking to hit a scissor sweep but McGregor is one step ahead there. #T4#
Payne looking to control.
McGregor wants to pass the guard but Payne is keeping the position.
Payne has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Payne keeping moving, preventing McGregor from controlling successfully.
Payne controlling the position.#SUB2#
Payne is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Henry Payne showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Payne shoots in looking for a takedown but McGregor manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Payne's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jab by Payne.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McGregor.
Payne scores with a three punch combo! #CL2#
Payne closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
McGregor breaks the clinch.
Henry Payne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - McGregor looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGregor shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Payne defends it nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Payne shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McGregor as he avoids it easily.
McGregor keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Payne moves into range and clinches up with McGregor.
Henry Payne seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
McGregor keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Payne's efforts to push away.
McGregor throws a punch but it's blocked by Payne. #BC2#
Payne's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Payne scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CL2#
Payne has managed to clinch.
Payne wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McGregor displaying some good clinch control by pressing Payne up against the cage.
Payne wants to break free but McGregor has control. #T2#
McGregor blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
McGregor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Payne throws a front kick aimed at McGregor's knee but McGregor avoids it well.
McGregor swats away the attempt to clinch by Payne.
Nice shot lands for Payne.
McGregor stuffs the takedown.
McGregor attempts a counter takedown but Payne avoids it well and moves away.
Eoin McGregor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henry Payne.
The fight stays on the outside here - McGregor looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McGregor dives in and grabs Payne's left leg, looking for a takedown. Payne pushes down on McGregor's head and hops out.
Payne steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.#T3#
McGregor walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
McGregor tries to clinch but Payne moves away
and Payne connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Payne moves in looking to clinch but McGregor pushes him off.
Payne misses with a few strikes there.
McGregor dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Payne. That did some damage!
Payne tries to bum rush McGregor with a series of wild strikes but McGregor uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Payne misses with a hook
and McGregor counters with a nice uppercut.
Payne misses with a wild body shot.
Payne jabs McGregor right on the nose. McGregor blinks but takes it well.
Payne throws a push kick but McGregor slaps the foot to one side.
McGregor is looking for a counter combo.
Payne dodges the punch combination from McGregor. #T4#
Payne works over McGregor's head and body with a nice combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Payne misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McGregor seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL#
McGregor darts in and clinches Payne up against the cage.#BC#
McGregor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Payne fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Payne closes the distance and pushes McGregor back into the cage.#BC2#
Payne breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Payne lands a nice shot to the body.
McGregor throws a front kick that sends Payne stumbling back into the cage.#CL2#
Payne darts in and clinches McGregor up against the cage.
Eoin McGregor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Henry Payne is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McGregor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henry Payne!

Event: SENSEI FC 4
Date: Dec 25, 2021

#R1#
Jeppesen lands with an uppercut that bounces Cornell off the cage and back into range.
Jeppesen scores with a shot to the body.
Jeppesen leaves Cornell with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jeppesen connects with a single shot there.
A jab from Jeppesen finds it's way through Cornell's defenses.
Jeppesen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cornell takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jeppesen lands a nice elbow. #CUT#It looks like Tommy Cornell has been cut.
Cornell is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jeppesen gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jeppesen.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jeppesen lands an elbow just above Cornell 's eye.
A body shot lands from Jeppesen.
Cornell looks winded!
Jeppesen digs a right hand underneath Cornell's ribcage. Cornell let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jeppesen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cornell.
Jeppesen lands a nice elbow. #T1#
Good body shot from Jeppesen.
Jeppesen pushes Cornell back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Cornell takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#That has opened up Tommy Cornell's cut even more.
Jeppesen pushes Cornell back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Good body shot from Jeppesen.
Cornell takes an elbow to the temple.
Jeppesen lands an elbow just above Cornell 's eye.
Jeppesen lands an elbow inside.
Jeppesen gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#The cut above Tommy Cornell's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Cornell takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jeppesen lands a damaging elbow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jeppesen. #CUT#Tommy Cornell's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jeppesen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jeppesen lands an elbow inside that Cornell shrugs off.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Izak Jeppesen!
Izak Jeppesen gave a mention to Barry Bonds Performance Enhancers $120 3 160Q in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: SENSEI FC 3
Date: Dec 18, 2021

#R1##TD2#
James shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
James is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
James works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hooper taking some punishment here, with James in his half guard.
James content to control rather than advance.
James is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hooper wants to control but James is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SU2#
James decides to stand up. #T1##TD2#
James gets the takedown into side control.
James remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #SUB2#
James has hold of Hooper's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Hooper tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - James cranks the arm and Hooper screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Hooper, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Trinidad James!

Event: SENSEI FC 3
Date: Dec 18, 2021

#R1##TD#
Murray darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Kang is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Murray scores with a couple of nice shots.
Murray missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kang is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Murray scores with a couple of nice shots.
Murray looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kang with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #ROC#Kang is rocked!
The fighters are battling for position here. Kang manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kang is still in real trouble! Can Murray finish him?
Murray working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Murray stands up over Kang, holding on to his feet. Murray throws the legs to one side and dives in with a huge shot that lands flush on the chin! Kang is out cold! Murray lands a couple more shots and the ref tackles him out of the way! What a brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Dave Murray!

Event: SENSEI FC 3
Date: Dec 18, 2021

#R1#
Asprilla slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#TD#
Okada decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Okada is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Asprilla doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Okada.
Okada passes the guard and advances to mount!
Okada takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Okada has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Okada.#T1#
Okada continues to hold on tight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Okada quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Okada but it's paid off an Asprilla is forced to tap! Nice work by Okada.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Yujiro Okada!

Home

What is MMA Tycoon?

Forgot Details

MMA Affiliate Program

Managers online: 931

Total users: 40343