Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: BC FIGHT NIGHT 8
Date: May 15, 2024

#R1#
Leiva has a takedown stuffed.
A slow jab from Nakamura misses its intended target.
Leiva doesn't manage to clinch there - Nakamura circles away.
Nakamura keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Leiva throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nakamura's waist but Nakamura gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Leiva off to one side.
Rinya Nakamura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samuel Leiva.
Leiva tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nakamura swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nakamura throws a right and a left that Leiva avoids nicely.
Leiva feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakamura shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Leiva but Leiva pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Leiva fails to land the takedown.#T1##TD2#
Leiva shoots in and bounces Nakamura off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Nakamura is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Leiva is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Nakamura scores with a couple of nice shots.
Nakamura lands strikes from half guard.
Nakamura 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.#SUB#
Nakamura is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Nakamura is looking for a kimura here.
Leiva wants to improve his position but Nakamura is controlling well. #T2#
Leiva regains full guard. Nicely done.
Nakamura controls from within his opponent's guard.
Nakamura passes into half guard.
Nakamura definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB#
Leiva is defending against the submission attempts here by Nakamura. #T3#
Nakamura lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB#
Nakamura is looking for a kimura here.
Nakamura slips a nice elbow through Leiva's hands, connecting with Leiva's forehead.
Leiva is not content to let Nakamura control the position.
Nakamura lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB#
Nakamura seems to be working for a kimura but Leiva defends the submission attempt.#T4##SUB#
Nakamura is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Leiva is just riding it out for now. Nakamura eventually gives up the hold.
Nakamura is controlling the pace.
Nakamura 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Leiva makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Leiva.#SUB#
Nakamura drops back, looking for a kneebar! Leiva looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Leiva looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Leiva! #REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rinya Nakamura dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Leiva tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nakamura paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Samuel Leiva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leiva throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nakamura is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Leiva can do to turn this around?
Nakamura slips a jab and a cross from Leiva.
Leiva on the wrong end of a nice jab.#ROC#Leiva is rocked!
Leiva shoots in looking for a takedown but Nakamura manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Leiva's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nakamura stuffs the takedown attempt from Leiva. Leiva gets slowly back to his feet.
Nakamura swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Leiva shoots in for a takedown but Nakamura shows good takedown defense.
Rinya Nakamura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samuel Leiva.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Nakamura.
Rinya Nakamura overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Leiva is breathing heavily.
Nakamura scores with a couple of short elbows.
Leiva is still in real trouble! Can Nakamura finish him?
Nakamura looks up at the clock and then as Leiva takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Nakamura smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude! #T1#
A big shot lands for Nakamura! That's hurt Leiva! Will he recover? Nakamura fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rinya Nakamura!
Rinya Nakamura bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: CCC 27 : Creenshaw vs Kruczek
Date: May 11, 2024

#R1#
Ma defending well as Iverson loads up on a big left hand.
Ma missing with a left hand there. Iverson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Iverson.
Ma connects with a looping right hand.
Iverson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ma.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Iverson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ma at a distance. #T1#
Iverson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ma cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Iverson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Iverson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
It seemed like Ma was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Allen Iverson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Iverson.
Iverson misses with a hook to the body
and Ma counters with a stiff right hand.
Iverson with a jab.
Ma goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Iverson misses with a right hand
and Ma counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
A lazy left from Ma finds it's target.
Ma moves away from the strike by Iverson.
Iverson misses with a low kick.
Iverson has his takedown stuffed
and Ma counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ma lands with a hook. Iverson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ma throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Iverson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Iverson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ma counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Donk. Ma catches Iverson right on the button with a cross.
Iverson misses with a series of wild punches.
Iverson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ma missing with a left hand there. Iverson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ma pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ma.
Iverson throws out a loose jab but Ma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Allen Iverson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Ma has closed the distance and engaged Iverson in a clinch. #T4#
Ma throws an elbow but it misses.
Iverson prevents the takedown attempt.
Iverson gets underhooks to prevent Ma's takedown attempt.
Ma tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ma has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Iverson after a bit of a struggle.
Iverson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#TD#
Iverson works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Iverson slips nicely into half guard.
Iverson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Iverson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ma for as long as he can get away with.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dong Hyun Ma dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Iverson goes for a double leg but Ma avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ma continues to drive forward.
Ma throws an elbow but it's blocked. #TD2#
Ma has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Iverson uses from the top position.
Iverson trying to control the position from guard on top but Ma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Iverson sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ma trying to keep a closed guard but Iverson is proving a slippery customer. #T1#
Iverson looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Ma is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Iverson defends well.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Iverson wants to control from the top but Ma keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Iverson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ma is fending him off so far but Iverson persists. Nope, Ma circles away and we're back to standing.
Allen Iverson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Iverson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ma's head.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Iverson throws a series of punches but Ma moves out of range.
Iverson connects with an inside leg kick.
Iverson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ma.
Iverson on the wrong end of a kick to the body. #TD2#
Ma shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Iverson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Ma is working Iverson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ma wants to control from the top but Iverson keeps moving.
Iverson looking to control but Ma passes into half guard. #T3#
Iverson trying to control here.
Iverson is looking to escape.#SUB2#
Ma is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Iverson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ma.
Iverson is trying to maintain the position but Ma is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ma stalling. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Iverson is trying to control but can't.
Iverson holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Iverson is staying active underneath Ma, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Iverson avoids the head kick by Ma.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Iverson misses with an uppercut. Ma saw that one coming.
Iverson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ma is fending him off so far but Iverson persists. Nope, Ma circles away and we're back to standing.
A countering left hand to the body from Ma misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dong Hyun Ma showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Iverson darts in trying to clinch#TD2#
and Ma counters with a single leg into guard. Iverson didn't expect that.
Ma has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Iverson looking to control.
Ma is pushing down on Iverson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Iverson is fighting to maintain full guard but Ma has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Ma is working for a submission of some sort.
Ma with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T1#
Iverson is trying to maintain the position but Ma is very close to passing his half guard.
Ma is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Let's hope that Ma 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.
Ma is looking to take a break and control but Iverson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ma defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Iverson.
Iverson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ma defends well and Iverson ends up having to push Ma into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ma tries to land knees in the clinch but Iverson avoids the damage to the body. #TD#
Iverson has clasped his hands together around Ma's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Ma has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #SUB#
Iverson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Iverson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Iverson scores with punches from side control. #T3##SU#
Iverson stands up.
Iverson misses with a few strikes there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Iverson. Ma does a little dance to reset his feet.
Iverson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ma defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Allen Iverson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Iverson misses with a right hand
and Iverson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD#
Iverson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Iverson looking to control but instead Ma has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ma is in trouble now - Iverson has advanced to mount!
Ma trying desperately to get to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ma really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Allen Iverson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dong Hyun Ma is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ma takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB#
Iverson looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dong Hyun Ma.
Well Ma 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dong Hyun Ma!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Dong Hyun Ma made sure he mentioned Sakura Style, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: BC FIGHT NIGHT 7
Date: May 08, 2024

#R1#
Asakura lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Asakura moves out of range of the strikes.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Asakura.
Lee feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Asakuras jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Asakura shoots in but Lee avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Asakura thumps Lee with a low kick.
A swing and a miss from Lee.
A swing and a miss from Lee.
A little feinted left hand from Asakura on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lee throws a hook to the side of Asakura's head but Asakura sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL#
Asakura takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Asakura's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Asakura avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lee missing with a left hand there. Asakura was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
As Lee looks to move away, Asakura throws a big counter combo but Lee just gets out of the way.
Lee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Asakura.
Lee takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Asakura lands a head kick. Lee smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Lee moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T1##CL#
Asakura gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Asakura breaks the clinch.
Asakura on the wrong end of a nice hook.#ROC2#Asakura is rocked!
Lee loads up on a big right hand but Asakura slips the punch.
Oh Asakura is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Asakura moves out of range of the strikes.
Lee closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Asakura! Lee dives in looking to finish! Asakura is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

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

Event: CCC 25 : Francis vs Wilder II
Date: May 04, 2024

#R1#
Kim scores with a nice body kick.
White has his takedown stuffed
and Kim counters with a stiff right hand.
Kim throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #CUT#It looks like Dana White has been cut.
White tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kim connects with a good right hand that stumbles White. White circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kim explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Kim looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
White looks winded!
Kim misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kim lands with a kick to the temple. White shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Nice defenses there by Kim.
A slow jab from White misses its intended target.
Kim tries to counter by moving into the clinch but White manages to circle out of the way.
Kim lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
White gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SU#
Kim gets to his feet. White looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
White on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T1##TD#
Kim gets a double leg takedown into White's guard.
Kim is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SU#
Kim gets to his feet. White looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that White has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Kim sizes up White with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kim lands with a kick to the temple. White shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
White takes a kick to the side of the head.#ROC#White is rocked!
Kim tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kim connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed White momentarily.
A jab lands there for Kim.
Kim works over White's head and body with a nice combination.
White is still on wobbly legs! Can Kim finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Kim darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
White tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Kim manages to move to mount! #T2#
Kim fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
White seems to have recovered his senses.#SUB#
White has left one of his arms exposed and Kim doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. White screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Han Seul Kim!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 28
Date: May 04, 2024

#R1#
Asakura catches Log with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Log tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Asakura manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Asakura is looking for a counter combo.
Asakura displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Log takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Asakura definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Asakura's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Log tries to land a front kick but Asakura steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Log wants to clinch.
Log tries to close the distance and clinch up but Asakura swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Log throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Asakura.
Log takes one on the chin but seems OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Asakura shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Log eats them both and turns towards Asakura to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Log looks for a takedown but Asakura sprawls well.#CL#
Asakura closes the distance and clinches. #T1#
Asakura is trying to break free.
Asakura has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Asakura tries to break free but Log pushes him back against the cage.
Asakura blocks the elbow strike.
Log lands an elbow just above Asakura 's eye. #BC2#
Log breaks the clinch. #CL#
Log gets tackled into the cage by Asakura. Asakura maintains the clinch.
Asakura goes for a takedown in the clinch but Log prevents it. #BC2#
Log's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Asakura lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Log at a distance.
Asakura tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Log tries to clinch but Asakura is having none of it. #CL#
Asakura gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Log throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Asakura wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T2##BC#
Asakura breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Log misses with the combination.
Asakura comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Log fails with a takedown attempt.
Asakura darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Log throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Asakura feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Logs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nice cross by Asakura.
Log closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #TD2#
Log manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Asakura on his heels. He'll look to pass Asakura's guard now, I'm sure.#T3##SU2#
Log decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Some wild striking there from Asakura.
Log dodges the punch combination from Asakura.
A cross from Asakura lands.
Log throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Asakura.#CL2#
Log takes the fight into the clinch.
Log lands an elbow inside that Asakura shrugs off.
Log pushes off an throws an elbow but Asakura leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#BC2#
Log escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Asakura stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Asakura wants it to stay on the feet.
Kai Asakura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hotsi Log.
Log is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T4#
Asakura will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Asakura avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've been informed that Log has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Log throws a head kick that misses.
Log wants to clinch up but Asakura keeps it at a distance.
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!
Asakura takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#CL#
Asakura clinches up with Log and pushes him back against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Log just misses with a elbow thrown towards Asakura's brow.
Asakura tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Log pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Asakura has had enough of the clinch but Log keeps him there for the moment.
Log creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #BC#
Asakura manages to break the clinch.
Log on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Asakura is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Log fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kai Asakura 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#
Log wants to clinch up but Asakura keeps it at a distance.
Log is looking to clinch but Asakura is avoiding it.
Asakura takes a kick to the side of the head.
A head kick misses from Log.
A jab lands there for Asakura.
Asakura lands a really nice looking cross but Log seems unphased.
Hotsi Log seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Log throws a head kick that misses.
Log has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Log there as he acknowledges the shot.
Asakura keeps the fight on the outside.
Asakura throwing a counter right hand but Log manages to avoid it.
Log wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asakura moves into range and connects with a jab.
Asakura connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T1#
Asakura displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Log moves in looking to clinch but Asakura pushes him off.
Asakura displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Log.
No joy there for Asakura, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Log is looking to clinch but Asakura is avoiding it.
Asakura throwing a counter right hand but Log manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Log rushes Asakura and presses him up against the cage.
Log has Asakura pressed against the cage, preventing Asakura from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
With the fighters up against the cage, Log throws an elbow but misses. #BC2#
Log escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Log takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Log scores with a head kick. Asakura tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Log walks into a straight right hand from Asakura.
Log throws a sloppy head kick and Asakura moves out of range easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Asakura connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CL#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Asakura darts in and clinches Log up against the cage.#T2#
Asakura working hard to break the clinch.
Asakura changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Log fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kai Asakura is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Log throws a lazy head kick
letting Asakura counter with a right hand.
Asakura with a jab.
Log has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Log wants to clinch but Asakura slips to the side
and Asakura counters with a head kick.
Log takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Asakura fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Log looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Log lands a high kick! #CL2#
Log clinches up with Asakura and pushes him back against the cage.
Asakura is trying to break the clinch but Log has him pressed against the cage.
Asakura blocks the elbow strike. #BC2#
Log breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Asakura connects with a single shot there.
Asakura wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Log tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Asakura manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Asakura is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T3##CL2#
Log has taken the fight to the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Log.
Asakura is trying to break the clinch but Log has him pressed against the cage.
Log throws an elbow that misses.
Log throws an elbow but it misses.
Asakura is trying to break the clinch but Log is controlling him.#BC#
Asakura breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Left hook, right uppercut from Log.
Log closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kai Asakura is winning the standup battle so far.
Asakura moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Log misses with a low kick.
Asakura throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Log avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
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!
Log moves in looking to clinch but Asakura pushes him off.
Asakura lands a head kick. Log smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #T4##CL#
Asakura forces Log back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Asakura manages to break the clinch.
A right-left combo lands from Log.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Asakura throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Log.
Log avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL2#
Log rushes Asakura and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Asakura is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Log can do to turn this around?
Asakura looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hotsi Log seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Log throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Asakura jumps guard but Log stands there with Asakura around his waist. Asakura gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #BC2#
Log breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Asakura misses the jab.
Asakura misses with a double jab.
Log pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kai Asakura dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Log misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Log throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Asakura throwing a counter right hand but Log manages to avoid it.
Asakura lands with a shot to the body.
Log keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Asakura lands with a hook. Log tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Log takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Log takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Asakura digs a good hook to Log's body.
Log fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asakura defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Log.
Kai Asakura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hotsi Log.
Log dodges the punch combination from Asakura.
Log takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Asakura, as that shot connected. #T1##CL#
Log tries to keep at a distance but Asakura has taken the fight into the clinch.
Log lands an elbow that stopped Asakura in his tracks for a moment.
Log lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Asakura wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Log lands an elbow just above Asakura 's eye.
Log has Asakura pressed against the cage, preventing Asakura from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Asakura has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Log after a bit of a struggle.
Asakura is trying to break the clinch but Log has him pressed against the cage.
Asakura is looking to break free of the clinch but Log has double underhooks. #BC2#
Log breaks the clinch.
Asakura shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Log as he avoids it easily.
Log drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Asakura defends it well.
Asakura swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Log tries to close the distance and clinch up but Asakura swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T2#
Asakura connects with a good right hand that stumbles Log. Log circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jab, jab by Asakura - just one landing.
Asakura tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Log is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL#
Log gets tackled into the cage by Asakura. Asakura maintains the clinch.
Log keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Asakura's efforts to push away.
Log lands a nice elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Asakura avoids the elbow strike from Log, against the cage.
Asakura is trying to break the clinch but Log has him pressed against the cage.
Asakura looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Log keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Asakura's efforts to push away.
Log throws an elbow that misses.
Log pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Asakura blocks the elbow strike. #T3##BC#
Asakura breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Log lands with a kick to the temple. Asakura shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Log with a poor takedown
and Asakura counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Log buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Asakura keeps the fight on the outside.
Log wants to clinch up but Asakura keeps it at a distance.
Log shoots in and drives through. Asakura sprawls well.
Log takes a kick to the side of the head.
Log lands a high kick!
Asakura lands with a slapping head kick.
Log throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jab from Asakura.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Log has closed the distance and engaged Asakura in a clinch.
Asakura wants to break the clinch but can't. #T4#
Asakura blocks an elbow strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Log.
Log gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Asakura is trying to force a seperation but Log has the dominant position.#BC2#
Log breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Log misses with a jab, cross combination.
Log takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Asakura displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Log.
Nice shot lands for Asakura.
Asakura displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Log.
Hotsi Log has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kai Asakura is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Asakura lands a jab-cross combination.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kai Asakura!
Our winner, Kai Asakura, 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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 04, 2024

#R1#
Knockers fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Choi replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Knockers blocks it well.
Knockers fails to land with a series of punches.
Knockers definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A right hand to the body from Knockers.
Choi looks winded!
A right handed body shot lands from Knockers.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Knockers.
Knockers lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Choi backwards.
Choi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Knockers working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Knockers scores with a nice short uppercut.
Knockers lands a left hand that snaps the head of Choi backwards.
Knockers stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Knockers.
Knockers presses Choi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A left hand lands to the body for Knockers.
Knockers lands a body shot in the clinch.
Knockers stalls.
Knockers works on Choi's body with a couple of short punches.#T1#
A right hand to the body from Knockers.
Knockers lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Choi.
Knockers lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Knockers makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Knockers lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Choi or not.
Knockers presses Choi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Choi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Knockers lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Choi backwards.
Knockers lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Choi.
Knockers scores with a shot to the side of Choi's head.
Knockers stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nice body punch from Knockers - that landed with a thud.
Knockers works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Choi working hard to break the clinch.
Knockers lands a left hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A hook to the body from Knockers.
Choi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#ROC#Choi is rocked!
A left hand lands to the body for Knockers.
Knockers works on Choi's body with a couple of short punches.
Choi can't break the clinch. #T2#
A left hand lands to the body for Knockers.
Knockers lands a body punch.
Knockers lands a right hand.
Choi is still on wobbly legs! Can Knockers finish him?
Knockers pushes Choi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Knockers lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Knockers - that landed with a thud.
Choi seems to have recovered his senses.
Knockers lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Knockers lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A hook to the body from Knockers.
Knockers dips a shoulder and cracks Choi with a mighty uppercut! Choi falls back against the cage and Knockers unloads with a barrage of strikes! Choi is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Knockers screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jericho Knockers!
In his post fight interview, Jericho Knockers started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: FCL - 27
Date: May 03, 2024

#R1#
Jung tries a head kick but it misses.
Jung throws a poor cross that misses
and Hunter counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jung thinking.
Hunter dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hunter lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jung at a distance.
Hunter fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jung looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hunter scores with a jab.
Hunter dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jung is breathing heavily.
Jung takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Good standup being displayed there by Hunter as he connects with a hook.
Hunter is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jung rather than just go for the knockout.
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!
Hunter lands with an uppercut that bounces Jung off the cage and back into range.
Hunter throws a shot to the body.
Hunter pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Jung back to the cage. Hunter follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Hunter lands a nice shot that snaps Jung's head back. #ROC2#Jung is rocked!#T1#
Hunter dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hunter circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Jung to the canvas! Jung doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Hunter keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chad Hunter!
A very excited looking Chad Hunter rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: These Three Kings
Date: May 02, 2024

#R1#
Sitsongrit throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Horiguchi.
Horiguchi avoids the head kick by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Horiguchi takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Horiguchi misses with an uppercut.
Horiguchi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sitsongrit.
Horiguchi shoots in for a double leg but Sitsongrit sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sitsongrit is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Horiguchi checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Horiguchi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A lazy left from Sitsongrit finds it's target.
Petsilathai Sitsongrit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sitsongrit scores with a head kick. #ROC2#Horiguchi is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Horiguchi takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Oh Horiguchi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sitsongrit rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Horiguchi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Horiguchi throwing a counter right hand but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
Horiguchi seems to have got his legs back now.
Sitsongrit has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Horiguchi is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Horiguchi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T1#
Horiguchi looks to land a combination but Sitsongrit avoids it well.
Horiguchi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A head kick misses from Sitsongrit.
A head kick misses from Sitsongrit.
Horiguchi walks into a stiff left hand from Sitsongrit.
Sloppy strikes from Sitsongrit. Those never looked like landing.
Sitsongrit throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Horiguchi counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Horiguchi avoids the head kick by Sitsongrit.
Horiguchi throws a big counter combination but Sitsongrit scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Good leg kick by Sitsongrit. #TD#
Horiguchi gets a double leg takedown into Sitsongrit's guard.
Sitsongrit really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Horiguchi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Horiguchi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Horiguchi stands and throws Sitsongrit's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Sitsongrit prevents Horiguchi from moving into mount.
Horiguchi in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #SUB#
Horiguchi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Sitsongrit is not content to let Horiguchi control the position.
Sitsongrit is trying to improve his position.
Horiguchi tries to advance to mount but can't.
Horiguchi controlling the position from side mount. #T3##SU#
Horiguchi decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Sitsongrit fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sitsongrit's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Horiguchi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sitsongrit scrambles back to his feet.
Horiguchi throws a sloppy head kick and Sitsongrit moves out of range easily.
Horiguchi tries to bum rush Sitsongrit with a series of wild strikes but Sitsongrit uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sitsongrit looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Horiguchi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sitsongrit is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Horiguchi with a body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyoji Horiguchi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horiguchi scores with a spinning back kick!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Horiguchi. #T4#
Nice straight punches there by Horiguchi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Horiguchi.
Horiguchi throws a push kick but Sitsongrit slaps the foot to one side.
Horiguchi slips under a jab from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit pivots, looking for a leg kick but Horiguchi is out of range and Sitsongrit settles back down.
Petsilathai Sitsongrit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sitsongrit misses with a combination
and Horiguchi counters with a series of strikes. Sitsongrit will be more careful next time no doubt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slow jab from Sitsongrit misses its intended target.
It looked like Horiguchi was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Sitsongrit throws a head kick that misses.
Horiguchi dodges the punch combination from Sitsongrit. #T5#
Sitsongrit connects with a high kick. #TD#
Horiguchi closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Sitsongrit to the mat! Sitsongrit manages to get full guard.
Sitsongrit is trying to control the position but Horiguchi postures up.
Horiguchi looking to pass the guard.
Horiguchi stays in close to Sitsongrit's body and controls the position.
Horiguchi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB#
Horiguchi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Horiguchi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T6##SUB#
Horiguchi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sitsongrit is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Horiguchi is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #SU#
Horiguchi stands up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Horiguchi is defended easily by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a counter combo.#T7#
Horiguchi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sitsongrit lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sitsongrit goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Horiguchi misses with an attempted mid kick.
As Horiguchi backs off Sitsongrit throws a huge counter combo but Horiguchi manages to avoid it all.
Sitsongrit works Horiguchi's body with a nice hook.
Horiguchi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sitsongrit unleashes a big counter combination but Horiguchi bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Horiguchi misses with a head kick.
As Horiguchi backs off Sitsongrit throws a huge counter combo but Horiguchi manages to avoid it all.
Horiguchi throws an off balance right hand
letting Sitsongrit counter with a right hand.
Horiguchi moves out of range as Sitsongrit throws a body kick. #T8#
Both fighters circling a little - Sitsongrit finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Horiguchi dives in and grabs Sitsongrit's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sitsongrit pushes down on Horiguchi's head and hops out.
Sitsongrit connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sitsongrit moves in looking to clinch but Horiguchi pushes him off.#TD#
Horiguchi looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Horiguchi passes to full mount!
Sitsongrit is squirming around, avoiding Horiguchi's attempts to control the action.
Horiguchi looking to ground and pound but Sitsongrit is blocking nicely.
Horiguchi throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. #T9##SU#
Horiguchi gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Horiguchi shoots in for a takedown but Sitsongrit shows good takedown defense.
Horiguchi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sitsongrit misses with the combination. #TD#
Horiguchi fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Sitsongrit sprawls well initially but Horiguchi persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Sitsongrit is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Horiguchi wants to take a breather but Sitsongrit is having none of it. #SUB#
Horiguchi is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Horiguchi is working for a submission of some sort.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Petsilathai Sitsongrit will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R2#
Sitsongrit scores with a push kick.
Horiguchi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit.
Horiguchi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A head kick misses from Horiguchi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Horiguchi.
Sitsongrit lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sitsongrit throws a head kick that Horiguchi semi-blocks.
A shot to the body from Sitsongrit misses
and Horiguchi counters with a series of strikes. Sitsongrit will be more careful next time no doubt. #T1#
A thudding body kick lands there by Sitsongrit!
Horiguchi with a poor takedown
and Sitsongrit counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice body kick there by Sitsongrit.
Horiguchi scores with a spinning back kick!
Horiguchi throws a right hand that Sitsongrit ducks under and follows up with a left that Sitsongrit also avoids with ease.
Horiguchi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sitsongrit pinned against the cage. Sitsongrit gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyoji Horiguchi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sitsongrit throws a head kick that misses
and Horiguchi counters with a three punch combo that has Sitsongrit backing up. Sitsongrit nods at Horiguchi to acknowledge the strikes.
Horiguchi throws a lazy right hand but Sitsongrit sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2#
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Horiguchi.
Sitsongrit throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Horiguchi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sitsongrit defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Horiguchi.
Sitsongrit looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Sitsongrit enables Horiguchi to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Sitsongrit manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Horiguchi tries to free his leg and advance position but Sitsongrit is retaining full guard.
Horiguchi wants to control from the top but Sitsongrit keeps moving.
Horiguchi is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Sitsongrit is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Horiguchi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sitsongrit is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Sitsongrit not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Horiguchi wants to pass the guard but Sitsongrit is keeping the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Sitsongrit is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sitsongrit lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Horiguchi slips a jab and a cross from Sitsongrit.
Horiguchi looks to land a right hand but Sitsongrit moved out of range.
Sitsongrit throws a counter combo.
Petsilathai Sitsongrit seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sitsongrit defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Horiguchi.
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the body kick from Horiguchi.
It seemed like Sitsongrit was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T4#
Sitsongrit pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sitsongrit throws a nice outside leg kick.
Horiguchi tries to bum rush Sitsongrit with a series of wild strikes but Sitsongrit uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Horiguchi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sitsongrit moves out of range as Horiguchi strikes.
Despite the aggression on Sitsongrit's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Sitsongrit throws a big shot that misses.
Horiguchi is looking for a counter combo.
Horiguchi looks to throw the jab but Sitsongrit is out of range.
Horiguchi has a takedown stuffed.
Sitsongrit scores with a body shot. #T5#
Sitsongrit leaves Horiguchi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Horiguchi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sitsongrit lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Sitsongrit goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A head kick misses from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Horiguchi misses with a double jab
and Sitsongrit counters with a nice leg kick.
Horiguchi throws a sloppy head kick and Sitsongrit moves out of range easily.
Horiguchi looks to land a left hand but Sitsongrit moved out of range nicely.#T6#
Sitsongrit throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Horiguchi went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch there but Horiguchi circles away.
It looked like Horiguchi was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Sitsongrit connects with a high kick.
Sitsongrit rushes Horiguchi and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Horiguchi is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Sitsongrit piles on the pressure and Horiguchi crumples to the floor! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Petsilathai Sitsongrit!

Event: The Baddest Beatdownz
Date: May 01, 2024

#R1#
Choi scores with a jab to the head.
Choi connects with the punch.
Nice shot lands for Choi.
Choi throws a head kick that misses
and Choi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Trapp swings for the body but Choi moves out of range.
Choi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Trapp throws a sloppy body shot
and Choi counters with an outside leg kick.
Trapp has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid body kick from Choi.
Trapp scores with a hook to the body. Choi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Choi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
Trapp throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Trapp throws a body punch but Choi moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Choi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Choi misses with a combination
enabling Trapp to counter with a crisp jab.
Choi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Choi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Trapp throws out a counter right but Choi avoids it with no problem.
Trapp throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Choi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Trapp swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Choi counters with a straight right hand.
Trapp throws a body shot but no joy.
Choi jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#T2#
Choi lands a head shot.
Choi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Trapp. Trapp circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Choi throws a jab but it's blocked by Trapp.
Choi connects with a looping right hand.
Choi tries to score with a low kick but Trapp moves his leg out of the way.
Trapp throws out a counter right but Choi avoids it with no problem.
Choi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Trapp feints the counter takedown.
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!
Trapp swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Trapp fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Choi manages to avoid it.#T3#
Trapp uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#ROC2#Choi is rocked!
Choi misses with a wild body shot.
Oh Choi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Trapp misses with a wild body shot.
Choi throws out a loose jab but Trapp uses good head movement to avoid it.
Choi seems to have got his legs back now.
Trapp will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A looping hook to the body misses from Trapp. Choi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Trapp dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Trapp swings away with a body shot that misses
and Choi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Choi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Trapp.
Trapp is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Choi rather than just go for the knockout.
Trapp misses with a body shot. #T4#
Trapp stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A good leg kick by Choi.
Choi gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Trapp gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Choi is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Will Trapp!

Event: The Baddest Beatdownz
Date: May 01, 2024

#R1#
Zass fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kim looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Zass lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CUT#It looks like Dong Hyun Kim has been cut.
Kim throws a left and a right that both miss
and Zass counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kim throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Zass to counter with a crisp jab.
Kim tries to clinch but Zass moves away
letting Zass counter with a right hand.
Kim misses with a hook
and Zass scores with a counter punch that sends Kim to the canvas! Zass smells blood - he's punishing Kim with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Kim has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Zass!
Alexander Zass decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SSDFN 2
Date: Apr 28, 2024

#R1##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Son.
Bender is looking for a sweep.
Bender takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Son lands some shots froms side control.
Son wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bender keeps working.
Bender is trying to get back to half guard.
Son connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Bender some visible discomfort.
Son advances to full mount. #SUB#
Son working for a guillotine from mount but Bender is in no mood to give up.
Bender regains half guard.
Son wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bender keeps working.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Son working Bender over with strikes.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Bender wants to get back to his feet.
Bender is looking for a sweep. Son is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Son scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB#
Son seems to be looking for submissions.
Son lands strikes from half guard.
Son 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.
Bender is looking to improve his position.
Bender keeps trying to improve his position.
Bender really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Son. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Son is looking to advance position but Bender won't allow it.
Son moves into full mount! Bender won't be happy about that!
Bender is desperately trying to improve his position but Son has a good base and remains in mount.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Son controlling his opponent.
Bender in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Bender taking shots to the head.
Bender keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T2#
Son scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Son looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Bender punching to the body and holding on for dear life.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Son content just to control the position here.
Son fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Bender is trying to escape the mount.
Son is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Bender can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Son cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Bender tries to reverse the position but Son maintains control.
Son lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Son lands with some strikes.#SUB#
Son has hold of Bender's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Bender manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Bender is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bender is still trying to improve position.#T3#
Son can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bender is looking to escape.
Bender tries to reverse the position but Son maintains control.
Son sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Son has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Bender's face.
Bender is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Son lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Son lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Bender is looking to improve his position but Son isn't that keen on the idea.
Son lands a heavy elbow.
Son takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Bender is looking to get to half guard.#T4#
Son with shots to the head and body - Bender looks very uncomfortable down there.
Son with the ground and pound from mount. #ROC#Bender is rocked!
Son lands a big elbow - Bender is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Bender is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Jin Soo Son!

Event: BC FIGHT NIGHT 5
Date: Apr 24, 2024

#R1##TD#
Nakamura gets a takedown into half guard.

Wei has one foot on Nakamura's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Wei looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
No luck for Wei with that takedown attempt.
Nakamura attempts a counter takedown but Wei avoids it well and moves away.
Nakamura darts in looking for a takedown but Wei gets double underhooks and turns Nakamura into the cage. #TD#
Nakamura lands a takedown into guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nakamura loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wei is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nakamura will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Wei preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wei 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.
Wei working a defensive guard here. #SUB2#
Wei looking for a guillotine here but Nakamura defends easily. #T1#
Wei 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.
Wei pulls Nakamura in to control the position.
Wei's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB2#
Wei is looking for a triangle but Nakamura pushes his legs off easily.
Wei is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nakamura sitting in guard here, content to control.
Wei is controlling Nakamura's posture.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nakamura definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nakamura throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wei is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Nakamura will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nakamura lands a high kick!
Nakamura misses with a series of wild punches.
Wei shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nakamura pinned against the cage. Nakamura gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Wei closes the distance and clinches up with Nakamura, looking for a takedown. Wei pushes Nakamura against the cage but Nakamura circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rinya Nakamura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quek Wei.
Wei stuffs the takedown.
Wei feints the counter takedown.
Nakamura fails to land the takedown.
Nakamura misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wei unleashes a big counter combination but Nakamura bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Wei shoots in but no luck this time. #T3#
Nakamura lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wei circles away quickly and effectively.#TD#
Wei gets caught napping as Nakamura dives in and scores a takedown. Wei manages to retain guard.

Wei pushes Nakamura off and gets back to his feet.
Nakamura is breathing heavily.
Wei fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nakamura throws a hook to the side of Wei's head but Wei sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nakamura throws a head kick but Wei moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Wei.
Wei avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nakamura shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wei as he avoids it easily.
Nakamura throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #CL2#
and Wei holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wei has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Nakamura avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Nakamura is pressed up against the cage. Wei has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Nakamura down to the mat. Nakamura avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nakamura misses with a hook. Wei ducked under it nicely.
Wei feints the counter takedown.
Nakamura shoots in for a takedown but Wei shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nakamura fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wei manages to avoid it.
Wei changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Wei staying out of range there.
Nakamura misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice takedown defense from Nakamura. No joy for Wei on that attempt.
Nakamura shoots in and drives through. Wei sprawls well.
Wei drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Nakamura defends it well.
Horrible takedown attempt by Wei or perhaps it was just good defense by Nakamura, which made it look bad.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rinya Nakamura dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Wei avoids the head kick by Nakamura. #TD#
Nakamura scores with a takedown into Wei's guard.
Wei is trying to keep Nakamura in close.
Wei tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wei managing to control the position. #SUB2#
Wei is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakamura cracks Wei with a solid left hand.
Nakamura scoring with some ground and pound.
Nakamura 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.
Nakamura looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Nakamura connects with a couple of short punches.#T1#
Nakamura wants to control from the top but Wei keeps moving.
Nakamura throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2#
Wei looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nakamura postures up.
Nakamura throwing strikes from guard but Wei blocks nicely.
Nakamura tries to free his leg and advance position but Wei is retaining full guard.
Nakamura in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
Wei is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wei is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Nakamura avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Nakamura preventing the sweep.
Nakamura passes Wei's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Nakamura is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #SUB#
Nakamura is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Wei can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Nakamura avoids the attempt from Wei to control.
Wei is trying to escape the mount.
Nakamura lands with some strikes.
Nakamura with a couple of short strikes.#T3#
Wei wants to control but Nakamura is having none of it.
BOOM! Nakamura connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Nakamura is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Wei can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Nakamura scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Wei is bucking up trying to escape but Nakamura cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Nakamura unloading with bombs!
Nakamura tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Nakamura landing punches.
Nakamura putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Nakamura controlling from the full mount.
Nakamura avoids the attempt from Wei to control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nakamura lands a couple of good shots and Wei has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#T4#
Nakamura wants to control but Wei is keeping busy.#SUB#
Nakamura tightening his grip on Wei, looking for the choke.
Wei trying to control the position but Nakamura manages to sink in the hooks.
Nakamura throwing sloppy strikes.
Wei just trying to survive but Nakamura is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Nakamura lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Rinya Nakamura overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Nakamura is persistently looking for the submission but Wei is defending it well.
Nakamura is landing with strikes from the back.
You can see the frustration on Wei's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Wei wants to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rinya Nakamura dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Nakamura lands with a slapping head kick.
Nakamura throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wei avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wei feints the counter takedown.
Wei shoots for a double leg takedown but Nakamura sprawls well. He's pushed Wei's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nakamura misses with a few strikes there.
Wei darts in looking for a takedown but Nakamura gets double underhooks and turns Wei into the cage.
Nakamura throws out a powerful jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wei shoots for a takedown but Nakamura saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nakamura attempts a counter takedown but Wei avoids it well and moves away.
Rinya Nakamura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quek Wei.
Wei takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wei is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nakamura sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
No joy there for Nakamura, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wei wants to counter the offense by Nakamura and move into the clinch position.
Nakamura throws a hook but Wei avoids it easily.#T1#
Nakamura tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Wei defends well and Nakamura ends up having to push Wei into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Nakamura sets himself, and Wei steps forward looking for the clinch! Nakamura avoids it this time.
Nakamura wants a takedown.
Wei is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Wei goes for a takedown attempt but Nakamura pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Wei fails to land the takedown.
Wei shoots in looking for a takedown. Nakamura tries to sprawl out of it but Wei keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nakamura manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wei.#TD#
Nakamura drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#T2#
Nakamura trying to control the position from guard on top but Wei is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wei wants to stand up but Nakamura is controlling him.
Nakamura is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Nakamura sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Wei's guard.
Wei is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Nakamura scores with a couple of nice shots.
Nakamura 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.
Wei on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Nakamura sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wei defending well though. #SUB#
Nakamura is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wei doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nakamura. #SUB#
Nakamura is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T3##SUB#
Nakamura is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Wei is not content to let Nakamura control the position.
Wei preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Nakamura thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #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.
Nakamura is thwarting Wei's attempts to control the position.
Quek Wei has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nakamura winds up and cracks Wei with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Nakamura thows a huge punch but Wei dodges it nicely.
Nakamura not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nakamura seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Nakamura is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ground and pound from Nakamura.
Rinya Nakamura is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nakamura trying to control from half guard but Wei is working away.
Nakamura is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wei can do to turn this around?

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:25
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:25
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rinya Nakamura!
A very excited looking Rinya Nakamura rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 24, 2024

#R1#
Smith lands a really nice looking cross but Choi seems unphased.
Choi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Choi lands a head kick. Smith smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Smith blocks a head kick by Choi.
Choi on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Choi scores with a head kick.
Choi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss!
Choi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Choi is looking to land body kicks.
Choi tries a head kick but it misses.
Choi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Choi connects with a high kick. #CUT2#It looks like Keishin Smith has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sloppy strikes from Smith. Those never looked like landing.
Choi unleashes a big counter combination but Smith bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Choi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Choi.
Choi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Choi throws the kick towards the body but Smith avoids it.#T1#
Choi lands with a slapping head kick.
Choi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Smith finds it's way round the side to connect with Choi's head.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Smith throws a head kick but Choi moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Smith.
Smith throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Choi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice body kick there by Choi.
Smith scores with a shot to the body.
Smith avoids the head kick by Choi.
Smith lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Choi goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Choi needs to keep his hands up - Smith had a free shot at his head there.
Choi misses with a head kick.
Smith connects with a body shot.
Smith thuds his right hand into Choi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T2#
Choi connects with a high kick.
Smith avoids the head kick by Choi.
Choi looks winded!
Choi looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
Smith lands a jab to the nose.#CUT#It looks like Si Won Choi has been cut.
Smith cracks Choi with an open hand slap.
Smith scores with a crisp jab that stopped Choi in his tracks.
Choi needs to keep his hands up - Smith had a free shot at his head there.#ROC#Choi is rocked!
Choi lands a high kick!
Smith blocks a head kick by Choi.
Choi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smith looks to land a right hand but Choi moved out of range.
Choi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smith is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Choi lands with a kick to the temple. Smith shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #T3#
Smith looks to land a right hand but Choi moved out of range.
Smith looks to land a right hand but Choi moved out of range.
Smith takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Smith misses with an uppercut. Choi saw that one coming.
Smith lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Choi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Choi throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
Choi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Choi tries a head kick but it misses.
Choi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Choi throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
Smith thinks about countering with a body kick.
Smith is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Smith takes a swing at Choi's ribcage but misses.
Smith throws a lazy right hand but Choi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Smith takes a kick to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Choi staying out of range there.#T4#
Smith stuns Choi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Choi lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Choi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A jab from Smith misses.
The crowd cheers as Smith lands an impressive looking overhand right. Choi doesn't seem phased though.
Smith is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Smith tests Choi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Choi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Choi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smith throws a series of punches but Choi moves out of range.
Smith lands a jab to Choi's midsection.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Choi drops his hands momentarily and Smith takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Smith connects with a looping right hand.
Smith fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Keishin Smith dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smith lands a nice looking kick to the body. Choi takes a step back to recover.
Smith connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Choi's hands.
Smith avoids the head kick by Choi.
Choi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smith scores with a hook.
Choi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smith cracks Choi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Smith throws a hook but Choi avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Choi checks the leg kick.
Choi throws a fast counter high kick but Smith manages to duck under it in time.
Smith is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Choi can do to turn this around?
Smith lands a jab to the head.
Smith moves out of range as Choi throws a body kick.
Smith throwing a counter right hand but Choi manages to avoid it.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Choi moves away.
Smith jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
A head kick from Choi lands but Smith takes it in his stride.
Choi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Choi tries a head kick but it misses.
Choi is breathing heavily.
Smith blocks a head kick by Choi.
Choi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smith catches Choi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Smith connects with the punch.
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Keishin Smith is winning the standup battle so far.
Smith misses with a head kick.
Choi throws a head kick that misses.
Smith throws a hook to the side of Choi's head but Choi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smith throws out a loose jab but Choi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Choi lands a head kick. Smith smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith lands a head shot.#T2#
Choi staying out of range there.
Smith throws a lazy uppercut
and Choi counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The crowd cheers as Smith lands an impressive looking overhand right. Choi doesn't seem phased though.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smith takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Smith throws an overhand right that lands on Choi's shoulder, as Choi tries to avoid the shot.
Choi keeps Smith at a distance using the push kick.
Choi ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Choi misses with a head kick.
Choi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Choi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Choi scores with a head kick. Smith tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Smith lands with a good body shot.
Smith takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #T3#
Choi tries a head kick but it misses.
Smith is looking to counter punch.
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss!
Choi tries a head kick but it misses.
Choi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Smith finds it's way round the side to connect with Choi's head.
Smith swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Choi.
Smith getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Choi is still on wobbly legs! Can Smith finish him?
Choi throws a good cross that connects.
Smith with a hook.
Smith looks to land a combination but Choi avoids it well.
Choi throws a head kick that half lands.
Choi seems to have recovered his senses.
Choi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
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!
Smith connects with the punch.
We've been informed that Choi has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Smith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Choi.
Smith thuds his right hand into Choi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T4#
A head kick misses from Choi.
Smith takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Choi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith.
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Choi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Smith.
Smith looks to land a right hand but Choi moved out of range.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Smith crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Choi - the referee stops the clock and Smith gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Choi. Smith manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Choi ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Choi throws a fast counter high kick but Smith manages to duck under it in time.
Smith lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Choi.
Smith lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Choi backs up against the cage.
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Choi.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Keishin Smith dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Smith connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Choi lands a head kick!
Smith lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Choi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A head kick misses from Choi.
Choi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith.
Choi tries a head kick but it misses.
Choi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Choi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Smith throws a right and a left that both miss.
Choi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Choi avoids the head kick by Smith.
Smith lands a jab-cross combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #T1#
Smith swings widly with a right hand
and Choi counters with a solid body kick.
Choi plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Choi throws a head kick that half lands.
Smith throws a head kick but Choi moves out of range.
Choi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Smith scores with a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target.
Choi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Choi lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Smith sizes up Choi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Choi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Smith finds it's way round the side to connect with Choi's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Choi manages to avoid it.
Danga de danga de dang - Smith scores with a four punch combination!#T2#
Choi throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
Choi throws a nice head kick!
Choi lands with a slapping head kick.
Choi throws a head kick that misses.
Smith scores with a jab to the jaw.
Smith scores with a nice right hand.
Choi tries a head kick but it misses.
Smith lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Choi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smith connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Choi's hands.
Choi throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
Choi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T3#
Smith lands a slapping body shot.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
A slow jab from Smith misses its intended target.
Choi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith.
Choi ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Choi slips the punch.
Smith throws a big shot that misses.
Choi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Choi throws a nice head kick!
A head kick misses from Smith.
Smith takes a kick to the side of the head.
Smith takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T4#
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss!
Choi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Choi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Smith takes a kick to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Choi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Smith misses with an uppercut.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Choi might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Smith has got the better of the exchanges.
Choi throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Choi.
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smith misses with a hook. Choi ducked under it nicely.
Choi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As Choi looks to move away, Smith throws a big counter combo but Choi just gets out of the way.
A head kick misses from Smith.
Choi throws a counter combo.
Smith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Choi.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Choi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Si Won Choi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A big right from Smith misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Keishin Smith showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Smith 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keishin Smith!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 20, 2024

#R1##CL#
Galecki pushes Hong up against the cage in a clinch.
Hong jumps guard but Galecki turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Galecki prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hong is looking for a takedown.
Maciej Galecki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jun Young Hong.#TD#
Galecki is trying to trip Hong. He has hold of a leg but Hong is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Galecki persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#SUB#
Galecki postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Hong is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Galecki, into his guard. #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Galecki looking for a sweep. Not yet Galecki, not yet. #SUB#
Galecki looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Hong has picked Galecki up and slammed him! Galecki can't keep hold of the triangle and Hong manages to pass to side control!
Galecki sneaks back into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Galecki manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Galecki escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hong gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hong must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Galecki is pulling down on Hong's head to control his posture. #T1##SUB#
Hong got a little sloppy there for a moment and Galecki has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hong has managed to get both his arms back between Galecki's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Hong is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Galecki has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Hong is looking to defend but Galecki has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Hong! Galecki pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Hong taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Maciej Galecki!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 17, 2024

#R1#
Phipps fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Choi avoids it really well and circles away.
Choi explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Choi throws a nice head kick!
Choi moves out of range as Phipps throws a body kick.
Choi throws a nice head kick!
Phipps avoids the head kick by Choi.
Choi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phipps takes one on the chin but seems OK.
No luck for Phipps with that takedown attempt.
Phipps really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Phipps swings for the body but Choi moves out of range.
Phipps throws out a loose jab but Choi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Choi looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.#T1#
Phipps shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Choi but Choi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Phipps. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Choi goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Phipps shoots for a double leg takedown but Choi sprawls well. He's pushed Phipps's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Choi throws a head kick that Phipps semi-blocks. #ROC2#Phipps is rocked!
Choi feints a jab and as Phipps dips his head, Choi unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Phipps right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Phipps falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Choi smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Si Won Choi!

Event: The Inaugural
Date: Apr 15, 2024

#R1#
Sarinnen looks for a takedown but Choi sprawls well.
Sarinnen misses with a wild body shot.
Choi throws a counter combo.
Sarinnen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Choi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Choi wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samuel Sarinnen. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Sarinnen is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Choi's half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Choi tries to kick Sarinnen off but Sarinnen keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB#
Sarinnen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sarinnen stops Choi from getting back to his feet. #SUB#
Sarinnen maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Choi could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Sarinnen has cracked it and Choi is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Sarinnen!

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

Event: The Inaugural
Date: Apr 15, 2024

#R1#
Gunner lands a head kick. Kim smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT#It looks like Dong Hyun Kim has been cut.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Gunner enables Kim to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Gunner manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Kim stopping the sweep attempt from Gunner.#SUB2#
Kim postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Gunner is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kim, into his guard. #REVR#
Gunner landing some decent shots from guard.
Gunner trying to control the position from guard on top but Kim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kim can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kim wants to sweep but no luck.
Gunner wants to pass the guard but Kim is keeping the position.
Kim 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.#T1#
Gunner wants to control from the top but Kim keeps moving.
Kim has momentary wrist control but Gunner slips an elbow through the middle.
Gunner working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kim is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gunner trying to control but Kim is working from the bottom.
Kim is trying to control the position but Gunner postures up. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gunner lands a couple of elbows.
Kim trying to control the position.
Gunner postures up in Kim's guard and throws a big left but Kim blocks it.
Gunner trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gunner is looking to work some ground and pound but Kim has wrist control.
Gunner throws a strike but Kim rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gunner trying to control the position.
Kim wants to control from the top but Gunner keeps moving.
Gunner working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kim.
Kim postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T3#
Gunner utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kim postures up and lands a big shot to Gunner's brow.
Gunner 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.
Kim scoring with punches to the head and body.
Gunner is trying to keep Kim in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kim postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kim postures up in Gunner's guard and throws a big left but Gunner blocks it. #SUB#
Gunner working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kim doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kim manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kim wants to control from the top but Gunner keeps moving.
Kim is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #ROC2#Gunner is rocked!#T4#
Kim arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Gunner's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Dong Hyun Kim!
Dong Hyun Kim seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: SSDFN 1
Date: Apr 14, 2024

#R1#
Szewczyk lands a glancing blow to the side of Son's head.
Son misses with a body shot
letting Szewczyk counter with a right hand.
Son looks to throw the jab but Szewczyk is out of range.
Son dives in and grabs Szewczyk's left leg, looking for a takedown. Szewczyk pushes down on Son's head and hops out.
Szewczyk connects with a good right hand that stumbles Son. Son circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Son misses with a leg kick
and Szewczyk counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A head kick by Son misses
and Son takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Szewczyk scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Szewczyk uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Son has time to react.
Son is looking to clinch but Szewczyk is avoiding it.
Szewczyk looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jin Soo Son seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Szewczyk, as that shot connected.
Son on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Szewczyk lunges at Son with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Son's hand.
Szewczyk stuns Son with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Szewczyk scores with a crisp jab that stopped Son in his tracks. #ROC2#Son is rocked!
Son throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Szewczyk counter with a right hand.
Oh Son is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Szewczyk displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Son throws out the jab.
Son fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Szewczyk on the side of the head.
Son seems to have got his legs back now.#T1#
Son throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Szewczyk counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Son is breathing heavily.
A head kick by Son misses
and Szewczyk counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Son takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Szewczyk cracks Son on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Son falls backwards against the ropes. Szewczyk follows up with more strikes that drop Son to his knees. Szewczyk keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Son! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dorian Szewczyk!
Dorian Szewczyk seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 14, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Gelovkin feints and as Choi raises his hands in defense, Gelovkin changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gelovkin is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB2#
Gelovkin drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gelovkin jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gelovkin looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Choi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Choi is trying to control the position but Gelovkin postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Gelovkin drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gelovkin jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Gelovkin is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Gelovkin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gelovkin tries to free his leg and advance position but Choi is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Gelovkin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Choi keeping full guard, as Gelovkin tries to pass. #T1##SUB2#
Gelovkin drops back looking for a leg! Choi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Choi manages to kick Gelovkin off! Gelovkin jumps back into Choi's guard.
Choi 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.
Gelovkin advances position into side control!#SUB2#
Gelovkin looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Gelovkin is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Choi is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Gelovkin tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Choi can't do much from the bottom here. #T2##SUB2#
Gelovkin goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Choi rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Gelovkin's guard! Nice work there by Choi!
Gelovkin pulls Choi in close to his closed guard and prevents Choi from doing any damage or advancing position.
Choi wants to control from the top but Gelovkin keeps moving. #SUB2#
Gelovkin is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Gelovkin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Gelovkin looking for a triangle here. Choi is fighting it but it looks tight! Gelovkin pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Choi is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Sherpov Gelovkin!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 14, 2024

#R1#
Asakura goes for a double leg but Suhr avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Suhr continues to drive forward.
Suhr shoots in for a takedown but Asakura shows good takedown defense.
Asakura throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Suhr's head.#CUT2#It looks like Harry Suhr has been cut.
Suhr throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Suhr takes the fight into the clinch.
Suhr is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Asakura pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC#
Suhr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Suhr will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harry Suhr. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Suhr takes the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asakura tries to circle away but Suhr has him pinned against the cage.#TD#
Suhr pulls Asakura into guard.
Asakura trying to control but Suhr is working from the bottom. #T1#
Asakura being controlled here momentarily.
Suhr can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Asakura controls the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Asakura trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Asakura must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Asakura is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Asakura with a flurry of punches that miss.
Asakura stays in close to Suhr's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Asakura shoots for a takedown but Suhr saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Asakura fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Asakura tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Suhr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Suhr fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Despite the aggression on Asakura's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Asakura tries for a takedown but Suhr circles away easily
and Suhr counters with a body kick.
Asakura shoots in looking for a takedown but Suhr manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Asakura's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Asakura looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Suhr is fending him off so far but Asakura persists. Nope, Suhr circles away and we're back to standing.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Suhr is defended easily by Asakura.#T3#
Suhr throws a big shot that misses.
Asakura wants to counter with a clinch but Suhr pushes him away.
Asakura tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Suhr defends well and Asakura ends up having to push Suhr into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Suhr tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Asakura defends well and Suhr ends up having to push Asakura into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#BC#
Suhr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Asakura shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Suhr counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #TD#
Suhr manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Suhr wants to stand and escape but Asakura is having none of it.
Asakura is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T4#
Suhr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Suhr is breathing heavily.
Suhr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Asakura trying to control but Suhr is working from the bottom.
Suhr wants to stand and escape but Asakura is having none of it.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Suhr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#KD2#
Asakura lands a big head kick that sends Suhr tumbling to the mat! Asakura takes a step backwards and waves Suhr back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Suhr is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Asakura shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Suhr jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Harry Suhr will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Harry Suhr's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Asakura fails with a takedown attempt.
Suhr misses with a takedown attempt #KD2#
and Asakura counters with a crisp one two that drops Suhr! Asakura thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Suhr to his feet! Suhr is in big trouble!
Oh Suhr is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Asakura darts in looking for a takedown but Suhr gets double underhooks and turns Asakura into the cage.
Suhr seems to have got his legs back now.
Asakura fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Harry Suhr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mikuru Asakura.
Suhr throws a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Asakura.
Asakura tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Suhr defends well and Asakura ends up having to push Suhr into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Asakura tries to clinch but Suhr is having none of it. #T1#
Asakura shoots in looking for a takedown but Suhr manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Asakura's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Asakura misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Asakura is breathing heavily.
Asakura turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Asakura checks a leg kick nicely.
Suhr shoots and misses
and Asakura connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Asakura slaps away a takedown attempt from Suhr, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Asakura has a takedown stuffed.
Asakura misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T2#
Suhr is looking to clinch.
Asakura with the counter takedown but Suhr avoids it easily.
Suhr dives in for a single leg takedown but Asakura sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Asakura wants to counter the offense by Suhr and move into the clinch position.#BC2#
Asakura breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Suhr fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Asakura avoids it really well and circles away.
Asakura scores with a hook.
Asakura tries for a takedown but Suhr sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T3##CL2#
Asakura moves into the clinch.
Suhr fails to pull guard.
Suhr looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Suhr tries to pull guard but Asakura holds him up against the cage and eventually Suhr drops back down to his feet.
Suhr stops a takedown attempt from Asakura.
Suhr prevents the takedown attempt.
Asakura tries to pull guard but Suhr forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Asakura has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Suhr avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Asakura tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Suhr just stands there and leans against the cage.
Asakura tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Suhr smiles and moves away.
Suhr moves out of range of the body kick.#T4#
Suhr closes this distance looking for a takedown but Asakura circles away.
Suhr throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Asakura's waist but Asakura gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Suhr off to one side.
Asakura fails to land the takedown.
Asakura fails to land the takedown.
Suhr appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Asakura fails with a takedown attempt.
Suhr appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Suhr pushes Asakura up against the cage in a clinch.
Suhr has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Asakura avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mikuru Asakura showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Harry Suhr's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Suhr doesn't manage to clinch there - Asakura circles away.
Asakura stuffs the takedown.
Asakura steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Suhr.
Harry Suhr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Asakura stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Asakura wants it to stay on the feet.
Suhr stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Suhr wants it to stay on the feet.#CL2#
Asakura forces Suhr back against the cage and clinches.
Asakura is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Suhr to keep the fight standing.
Suhr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Asakura fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Harry Suhr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mikuru Asakura.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Suhr breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Suhr clinches up with Asakura and pushes him back against the cage.
Suhr is pressed up against the cage. Asakura has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Suhr down to the mat. Suhr avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Suhr takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Asakura takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Suhr with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Asakura is looking to clinch.
Suhr changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Suhr misses with a head kick.
Suhr doesn't manage to clinch there - Asakura circles away.
Asakura tries to clinch but Suhr is having none of it.
Suhr half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Asakura looks for a takedown but Suhr sprawls well.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Suhr.
Nice sprawl there from Suhr as Asakura shoots in.
Asakura looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Suhr is fending him off so far but Asakura persists. Nope, Suhr circles away and we're back to standing.#T2#
Suhr shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Asakura but Asakura pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Asakura lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Suhr fails to land the takedown.
Suhr keeps the fight on the outside.
Suhr was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Suhr misses with a wild body shot. #TD2#
Asakura gets a takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Suhr is trying to control but can't. #T3#
Asakura wants to control but Suhr is keeping him busy.
Suhr is controlling Asakura's trapped leg to prevent Asakura from advancing to side control.
Suhr is trying to escape back to his feet but Asakura uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Suhr tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Asakura wants to control but Suhr is keeping him busy.
Asakura content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Asakura trying to control the position but Suhr is working away.
Suhr taking punishment in the form of punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Asakura looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Suhr is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mikuru Asakura!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 18
Date: Apr 12, 2024

#R1#
Left hook, right uppercut from Waller.
Waller avoids the head kick by Choi.
Waller is looking for a counter combo.
Choi throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Waller counter with a right hand.
Choi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Choi looking to land some kicks to the body here. #CL2#
Choi has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC#
Waller breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Waller lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Choi backs up against the cage.
Choi scores with a head kick.
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!
Choi wants to clinch.
Waller appears to be looking for a big counter.
Choi wants to clinch but Waller slips to the side
and Waller counters with a series of strikes. Choi will be more careful next time no doubt.
Choi throws a lazy head kick
and Waller counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Choi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Waller moves into the clinch successfully. #T1##BC#
Waller breaks from the clinch.
Choi throws a head kick that Waller semi-blocks.
Choi tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Waller to counter with a crisp jab.
Choi tries to clinch
and Waller counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nice takedown defense from Choi. No joy for Waller on that attempt.
A head kick by Choi misses
and Waller counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL2#
Choi closes the distance and pushes Waller back into the cage.#BC#
Waller manages to break the clinch.
Waller throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL#
Waller clinches up with Choi and pushes him back against the cage.
Waller looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Choi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Choi misses with a knee to the head.
Choi looks winded!
Waller can't break the clinch.
Waller wants to break free but Choi has control. #T2#
A nice glancing elbow lands by Choi.
A frustrated look appears on Waller's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Waller pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Choi clinches with his opponent.
Waller blocks an elbow strike from Choi.
Choi prevents Waller from breaking the clinch.
Waller is trying to break the clinch but Choi is controlling him.#BC#
Waller manages to break the clinch.
Choi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Seung Woo Choi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Waller sizes up Choi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A head kick misses from Choi.
Waller really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Choi misses with a leg kick
and Waller counters with a stiff right hand. #CL#
Waller has managed to clinch.
Waller lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Choi backwards.
Choi lands a knee to the head.
Waller is trying to force a seperation but Choi has the dominant position.#T3#
Waller wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Choi throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Choi throws an elbow but it's blocked. #BC#
Waller manages to break the clinch.
Choi wants to clinch up but Waller keeps it at a distance.
Choi doesn't manage to clinch there - Waller circles away.
No joy there for Choi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Waller closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Waller misses with the combination.
Choi moves to clinch but Waller breaks away
and Choi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Choi moves in looking to clinch but Waller pushes him off.
Choi wants to clinch.
It looked like Waller was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Choi.#T4#
Choi moves in looking to clinch but Waller pushes him off.
A solid body kick from Waller.
Waller darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Choi tries to clinch up but Waller circles away and keeps his distance.
Choi wants to clinch up but Waller keeps it at a distance.
Waller scores with a one two! Choi had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Waller with the inside leg kick.
Waller lands a glancing blow to the side of Choi's head.
Choi throws a lazy head kick
and Waller counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #ROC#Choi is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head kick by Choi misses
and Waller counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Choi is still on wobbly legs! Can Waller finish him?
Waller is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Waller connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Choi's hands.
Waller cracks Choi with a hook to the temple - Choi is on wobbly legs here! Waller swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Choi falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Waller wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Nino Waller!

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