Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 14, 2024

#R1#
Linewood darts in trying to clinch
and Woods connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Woods 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.
Woods cracks Linewood with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Woods punishes Linewood's body with a nice straight punch.
Woods scores with a nice head shot.
Linewood wants to clinch up but Woods keeps it at a distance.
Woods lunges at Linewood with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Linewood's hand.
Woods fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Linewood.
Woods uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Linewood has time to react.
Linewood closes the distance looking to clinch
and Woods counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Linewood tries to clinch up
and Woods counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Linewood throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A decent looking cross lands there for Woods.
Woods lands a right hook to the body.
Woods dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Woods.
Woods lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Linewood wants to clinch but Woods slips to the side
and Woods counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Linewood throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling Woods to counter with a crisp jab.
Linewood throws a looping overhand right but Woods ducks down to avoid it.
Linewood sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Woods is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Linewood had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Linewood wants to clinch but Woods slips to the side
and Woods counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Woods chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Linewood is looking to clinch. #T2#
Woods scores with a shot to the body.
Linewood darts in trying to clinch
and Woods connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Linewood wants to clinch but Woods slips to the side
and Woods counters with a right hand to the body.
Woods tries a head kick but it misses.
Woods misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Linewood misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
As Linewood backs off Woods throws a huge counter combo but Linewood manages to avoid it all.
Woods cracks Linewood with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Linewood throws a combination that misses
and Woods connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Linewood takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Woods circles away from the clinch attempt
and Woods counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Woods thumps Linewood with a low kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Linewood looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Linewood closes the distance looking to clinch
and Woods counters with a stiff right hand.
Linewood tries to clinch but Woods is having none of it.
Woods is looking to slow Linewood down with leg kicks.
Woods connects with a solid leg kick. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Linewood misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Woods.
Woods is working Linewood over against the cage.#T4#
Woods lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Linewood is breathing heavily.
Woods scores with a shot to the side of Linewood's head.
Woods stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Woods lands a hook that snaps the head of Linewood backwards.
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!
Woods lands a right hand that snaps the head of Linewood backwards.
Woods softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Woods lands with a right to the head. #ROC2#Linewood is rocked!
Woods lands with a light punch inside.
Oh Linewood is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Woods lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Linewood.
Woods lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Linewood backwards.
Woods lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Woods creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Linewood's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Linewood drops to his knees and Woods pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shaquan Woods!
Shaquan Woods seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: C305: Matsuzaka vs Monkey
Date: May 12, 2024

#R1#
That kick from Ferkingstad tenderised Otori's leg. Otori is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ferkingstad misses with a body kick.
Otori missing with a left hand there. Ferkingstad was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A swing and a miss from Otori.
Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ferkingstad connects with a leg kick.
Ferkingstad avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ferkingstad avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ferkingstad.
Otori misses with a body punch
and Ferkingstad cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ferkingstad misses with a hook.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short uppercut from Ferkingstad.
Ferkingstad doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Otori on the inside.
Otori tries to land knees in the clinch but Ferkingstad avoids the damage to the body.
Otori misses with a punch to the body.
Ferkingstad lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ferkingstad's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Otori blocks an uppercut.
A short left from Otori. #BC#
Ferkingstad breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ferkingstad lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T1#
Ferkingstad lands with an overhand left.
Ferkingstad lands a head kick. Otori smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Ferkingstad lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ferkingstad tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Otori is able to avoid easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ferkingstad throws a low kick but it's checked well by Otori.
Otori throws out a counter right but Ferkingstad avoids it with no problem.
Ferkingstad throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Otori scores with a kick to the midsection.
Ferkingstad lands a front kick.
Ferkingstad is looking to score with low kicks.
Otori throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ferkingstad sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Otori ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ferkingstad throws a poor cross that misses
and Otori counters with a low kick, right behind Ferkingstad 's knee.
Otori moves away from the strike by Ferkingstad.
Ferkingstad throws a big shot that misses.
Otori throws a big shot that misses.
Ferkingstad ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Otori lands with a straight right. Ferkingstad didn't see that one coming.
Otori thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ferkingstad if he has to take too many more of those.
Ferkingstad looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Otori slips a jab from Ferkingstad.
Ferkingstad slips under a jab from Otori.
As Otori backs away, Ferkingstad returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T2#
Otori changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Otori swats away the attempt to clinch by Ferkingstad.
Otori misses with a few strikes there.
Otori throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ferkingstad ducks under a wild hook from Otori.
Otori misses with a straight left.
Otori misses with a head kick.
Otori throws a jab but it's blocked by Ferkingstad.
Ferkingstad tries to counter by clinching up but Otori breaks away and moves out of range.
Otori takes one to the chin there.
Nice shot lands for Ferkingstad.
Ferkingstad slips a straight right by Otori.
A telegraphed right hand from Ferkingstad misses the target.
Ferkingstad throws an off balance right hand
and Otori counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Otori misses the shot to the body.
Otori swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Otori displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ferkingstad throws out the jab.
Otori steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Otori throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ferkingstad sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ferkingstad misses with a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ferkingstad. Otori does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ferkingstad tries to close the distance and clinch but Otori swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T3#
Ferkingstad moves out of range of the body kick from Otori.
Ferkingstad connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ferkingstad takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ferkingstad lets loose with a powerful body kick. Otori will feel that in the morning.
Otori swings for the body but Ferkingstad moves out of range. #CL#
Ferkingstad closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Otori swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Otori missing with knees to the body.
Ferkingstad goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Otori is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ferkingstad is defending well for now.
Ferkingstad can't find room to land a body shot as Otori controls the action.
Ferkingstad lands a right hand.
Ferkingstad swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ferkingstad swings wildly with an uppercut but Otori uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ferkingstad misses with the head strike.
Otori misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Otori trying to land knees to the body.
Otori managing to block the knees to the body from Ferkingstad.
Ferkingstad misses with a punch on the inside. #T4#
Otori tries to work over Ferkingstad's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ferkingstad throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Otoris head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Otori blocks an uppercut.
Ferkingstad misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ferkingstad tries to stall but Otori uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Otori is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ferkingstad is defending well for now.
Otori blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Otori lands a body punch in the clinch.
Otori blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ferkingstad prevents a body shot from Otori.
Otori can't find room to land a body shot as Ferkingstad controls the action.
Ferkingstad stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Otori lands a nice uppercut.
Ferkingstad leaning his opponent against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Otori misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ferkingstad throws a head punch that misses.
Ferkingstad misses with a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad 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#
Ferkingstad jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Otori throws a low kick but Ferkingstad moves out of range easily.
Otori ducks under a wild hook from Ferkingstad.
Ferkingstad misses with a wild body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ferkingstad.
Ferkingstad moves out of range as Otori throws a body kick.
Ferkingstad ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Otori moves away.
Otori looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ferkingstad lands with a nice body kick.
Ferkingstad avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ferkingstad was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ferkingstad blocks a low kick nicely.
Otori swings for the body but Ferkingstad moves out of range.
Otori throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Ferkingstad rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Otori counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferkingstad tries to bum rush Otori with a series of wild strikes but Otori uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Otori attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ferkingstad fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Otori has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Otori tries to move into range but Ferkingstad moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Otori throws out a loose jab but Ferkingstad uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ferkingstad avoids the body shot from Otori. #T1#
Otori looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A slow jab from Ferkingstad misses its intended target.
Ferkingstad listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ferkingstad tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ferkingstad ducks under a wild hook from Otori.
Ferkingstad moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Otori throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Otori keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ferkingstad.
Otori throws a leg kick but Ferkingstad moved away.
Otori throws a right hand that misses
enabling Ferkingstad to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Ferkingstad has managed to clinch.
Otori's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Otori is working Ferkingstad over against the cage.
Ferkingstad lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Otori or not.
Ferkingstad blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Otori misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Otori.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Otori's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Otori blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ferkingstad blocks an uppercut. #T2#
Otori swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Otori misses with a body punch.
Ferkingstad lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Otori backwards.
Otori misses with a punch on the inside.
Otori swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Otori tries to land knees in the clinch but Ferkingstad avoids the damage to the body.
Ferkingstad digs a right hand into Otori's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Otori's gas tank.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Otori creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ferkingstad throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ferkingstad.
Ferkingstad tries to stall but Otori uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ferkingstad avoids a wild elbow strike from Otori.
Come on Ferkingstad - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Ferkingstad fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ferkingstad blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Otori throws an elbow that misses.
Ferkingstad lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Otori backwards.
Otori blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
Otori tries to throw a body punch but Ferkingstad avoids it by throwing Otori back against the cage.
Ferkingstad lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Otori.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Otori.
Otori blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ferkingstad working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Otori managing to block the knees to the body from Ferkingstad.
A head punch on the inside from Otori fails to land.
Ferkingstad lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Otori or not.
A right hook to the body lands for Ferkingstad.
Otori blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ferkingstad has a couple of punches blocked by Otori.
Ferkingstad doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short uppercut from Otori.
Ferkingstad tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ferkingstad has a couple of punches blocked by Otori.
Otori swings wildly with an uppercut but Ferkingstad uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ferkingstad misses with a punch to the body.
Ferkingstad dodges an elbow strike from Otori. #T4#
Otori tries a body shot but Ferkingstad blocks it.
Knees in the clinch landing for Otori.
Ferkingstad is trying to maintain a safe position but Otori gets an underhook and turns Ferkingstad into the cage.
Otori scores a nice knee to the body.
Otori blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Otori fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ferkingstad misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short body shot lands from Ferkingstad as the two fighters clinch.
Ferkingstad lands an uppercut.
Otori is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ferkingstad blocks an elbow strike.
Ferkingstad throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Otoris head.
Otori tries to throw a body punch but Ferkingstad avoids it by throwing Otori back against the cage.
Ferkingstad swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Otori utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Ferkingstad lands a right hand that snaps the head of Otori backwards.
Ferkingstad misses with the head strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ferkingstad lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Otori backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Otori takes a swing at Ferkingstad's ribcage but misses.
Shigeru Otori has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A nice leg kick from Otori, right into the meat of the thigh.
Otori is looking to slow Ferkingstad down with leg kicks.
Otori throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ferkingstad throws a big counter combination but Otori scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Otori uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ferkingstad.
Otori throws a low kick but Ferkingstad moves out of range easily.
Ferkingstad slips under a jab.#CL#
Ferkingstad instigates a clinch.
Ferkingstad throws a head punch that misses.
Ferkingstad misses with a punch on the inside.
Ferkingstad working aggressively here.
Otori misses with an elbow strike.
Otori working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferkingstad tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Otori blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ferkingstad blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Otori is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ferkingstad misses with a hook from the clinch.
Otori lands a shoulder strike.
Otori blocks a body shot from Ferkingstad. #T1#
Otori is working Ferkingstad over against the cage.
Ferkingstad misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ferkingstad misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ferkingstad avoiding damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Otori.
Ferkingstad trying to land knees to the body.
Otori tries to land knees in the clinch but Ferkingstad avoids the damage to the body.
Otori lands a right hand.
Otori unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Otori working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Otori.
Otori can't find room to land a body shot as Ferkingstad controls the action.
Otori blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Otori.
A hook to the body from Otori.
Ferkingstad blocking some punches.
Otori misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ferkingstad.
Otori fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Otori is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ferkingstad is defending well for now.
Otori lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ferkingstad tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Otori's elbow.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Ferkingstad looking to stall.
Otori cracks Ferkingstad with a nice body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ferkingstad misses with a punch on the inside.
Otori working aggressively here.
Otori tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Otori.
Ferkingstad misses with some punches.
Otori tries to throw a body punch but Ferkingstad avoids it by throwing Otori back against the cage.
Otori throws a punch but it's blocked by Ferkingstad.
A shot in the inside from Ferkingstad.
Otori avoids a wild elbow strike from Ferkingstad.
Otori gets through Ferkingstad's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Otori throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ferkingstads head. #T3#
A head punch on the inside from Otori fails to land.
Otori scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Otori can't find room to land a body shot as Ferkingstad controls the action.
Ferkingstad lands a shoulder strike.
Ferkingstad tries to throw a body punch but Otori avoids it by throwing Ferkingstad back against the cage.
Ferkingstad misses with a short punch on the inside.
Otori misses with some punches.
Otori throws a punch but it's blocked by Ferkingstad.
Otori swings wildly with an uppercut but Ferkingstad uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ferkingstad doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ferkingstad stalling in the clinch but Otori improves position.
Otori doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ferkingstad takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Ferkingstad tries to work over Otori's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ferkingstad creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ferkingstad blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Otori blocking some punches. #T4#
A short uppercut from Ferkingstad.
Otori blocks an uppercut.
Otori presses Ferkingstad against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Otori misses with a punch to the body.
Ferkingstad tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Otori is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ferkingstad is defending well for now.
Otori throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Otori lands a nice shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Otori lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ferkingstad working aggressively here.
A short right from Ferkingstad on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ferkingstad.
Ferkingstad blocks an elbow strike from Otori.
Ferkingstad stalling.
Otori lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Otori blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Otori lands a hook that snaps the head of Ferkingstad backwards.
Otori lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A short left from Otori.
Ferkingstad on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad!
A relieved looking Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: C293: Matsuzaka vs Diaz
Date: Apr 07, 2024

#R1#
Matsuzaka pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Diaz tries to clinch but Matsuzaka is having none of it.
Matsuzaka is looking to counter the offense by Diaz and move into the clinch.
Diaz tries to clinch up but Matsuzaka circles away and keeps his distance.
Matsuzaka rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Diaz counters with a two punch combo.
Matsuzaka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diaz manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Matsuzaka misses its intended target.
Diaz looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Diaz misses with a hook. Matsuzaka ducked under it nicely.
Matsuzaka thuds a left hand into Diaz's body.
Diaz ducks under a wild hook from Matsuzaka.
Diaz dips to his left and cracks Matsuzaka with an uppercut!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz missing with a left hand there. Matsuzaka was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Diaz tests Matsuzaka's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Diaz cracks Matsuzaka with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Matsuzaka looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Matsuzaka takes one on the button.#T1#
Diaz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diaz was well out of range. Poor timing from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Diaz tries to get set, Matsuzaka tries to push him back and clinch up but Diaz manages to avoid the attempt.
Diaz misses the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Diaz misses the target. #CL2#
Diaz drives through and clinches with Matsuzaka against the cage.
Diaz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Matsuzaka tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Matsuzaka tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diaz's elbow.
Matsuzaka stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Matsuzaka struggles to land a body shot inside as Diaz controls his hands.
Matsuzaka lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Diaz.
Matsuzaka misses with a hook to the ribs.
Matsuzaka effectively controlling the action here.
Diaz misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Matsuzaka lands with a short shot to the head.
Diaz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Matsuzaka.
Diaz blocks a body shot from Matsuzaka. #TD2#
Diaz pulls Matsuzaka into guard.
Matsuzaka has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Diaz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Matsuzaka knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Diaz on the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Diaz throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Matsuzaka escapes and throws Diaz's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Matsuzaka is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Matsuzaka working away.#T3#
Diaz tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Matsuzaka wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Matsuzaka happy to just control the position for now.
Matsuzaka tries to advance to mount but Diaz denies him. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Matsuzaka has knee on belly momentarily but Diaz bucks him off and regains half guard.
Well, if Matsuzaka is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #SUB2#
Diaz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Noel Diaz will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Matsuzaka throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Diaz doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That kick from Matsuzaka tenderised Diaz's leg. Diaz is trying to keep his angry face on.
Matsuzaka slips under a jab from Diaz.
Diaz misses with a hook
and Matsuzaka cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Matsuzaka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Diaz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Diaz throws a body punch but Matsuzaka moves out of range.
Matsuzaka misses with a hook
and Diaz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Matsuzaka pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Diaz works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Diaz tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz throws a right and a left that Matsuzaka avoids nicely.
Matsuzaka swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Matsuzaka misses with a straight left.
Diaz looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Diaz misses with a body shot.
Matsuzaka is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Matsuzaka missing with a left hand there. Diaz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Matsuzaka displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Diaz throws out the jab.
Noel Diaz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Matsuzaka slips a straight right by Diaz.
Diaz throws a right hand that misses #CL#
and Matsuzaka moves into the clinch.
Matsuzaka lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Diaz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD2#
Diaz jumps guard and drags Matsuzaka to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB2#
Diaz throws his legs up looking for a submission but Matsuzaka uses it to pass to side control.
Diaz is letting Matsuzaka control him for a moment.
Diaz tries to bench press Matsuzaka off him but Matsuzaka keeps the position.
Matsuzaka trying to control the action but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Diaz sneaks back into half guard.#T2#
Diaz tries to roll over but Matsuzaka keeps him under control.
Matsuzaka is controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matsuzaka prevents Diaz from improving his position.#T3##SUB2#
Diaz actively working from the bottom here.
Diaz wants to control but Matsuzaka is keeping busy.
Diaz is looking to improve his position.
Diaz holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Diaz trying to control but Matsuzaka postures up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Diaz looking for submissions off his back.
Matsuzaka content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Diaz on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diaz takes one to the side of the head.
Matsuzaka throws a body punch but Diaz moves out of range.
Matsuzaka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diaz manages to avoid it.
Matsuzaka throws a right hand that misses
and Diaz counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Keisuke Matsuzaka dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Matsuzaka throws a chopping leg kick but Diaz manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Diaz looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Matsuzaka misses with a right hand
and Diaz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Matsuzaka has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Matsuzaka slips a jab and a cross from Diaz.
Diaz throws out a loose jab but Matsuzaka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matsuzaka misses with an attempted mid kick.
Diaz fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Diaz moves into range and clinches up with Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka lands a body punch.
Matsuzaka lands a left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsuzaka swings wildly with an uppercut but Diaz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matsuzaka looking to stall.
Diaz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Matsuzaka's elbow.
Diaz tries to pull guard but Matsuzaka won't allow it. #T1#
Matsuzaka misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diaz.
Diaz tries to pull guard but Matsuzaka forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Matsuzaka lands a nice elbow.
Keisuke Matsuzaka has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Matsuzaka digs a right hand into Diaz's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Diaz's gas tank.
Diaz tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Matsuzaka just stands there and leans against the cage.
Keisuke Matsuzaka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Noel Diaz.
Matsuzaka makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Matsuzaka tries to work over Diaz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diaz blocks an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Diaz.
Matsuzaka tries a body shot but Diaz blocks it.
Diaz working aggressively here.
Matsuzaka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diaz struggles to land a body shot inside as Matsuzaka controls his hands.
Diaz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diaz lands a shot to the body.
Matsuzaka scores with a shoulder strike.
Diaz tries to throw a body punch but Matsuzaka avoids it by throwing Diaz back against the cage.
Matsuzaka goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T2#
A hook to the body from Matsuzaka.
Diaz struggles to land a body shot inside as Matsuzaka controls his hands.
Diaz is working Matsuzaka over against the cage.
Diaz jumps guard but Matsuzaka turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Diaz prevents a body shot from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka prevents a body shot from Diaz.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Matsuzaka. #CUT#It looks like Noel Diaz has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diaz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diaz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diaz gets through Matsuzaka's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Diaz is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Matsuzaka to keep the fight standing.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diaz.
Diaz misses with some punches.
Matsuzaka lands a body punch.
Diaz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Matsuzaka. #TD2#
Diaz manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Our spies down at at Grove Street Boxing inform us that Diaz has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Diaz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Matsuzaka showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T3#
Matsuzaka continues to stall.
Matsuzaka trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Matsuzaka avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Matsuzaka from controlling successfully.
Matsuzaka controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Diaz throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Matsuzaka counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Diaz avoids the body shot from Matsuzaka.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Keisuke Matsuzaka did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Noel Diaz's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Matsuzaka throws a looping overhand right but Diaz ducks down to avoid it.
A slow jab from Diaz misses its intended target.
Matsuzaka avoids the body shot from Diaz.
Diaz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Diaz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Matsuzaka.
A combination from Matsuzaka does no damage.
Diaz lands a nice shot to the body.
Matsuzaka throws a hook to the side of Diaz's head but Diaz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Diaz takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Diaz.
Diaz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Matsuzaka tries to counter by clinching up but Diaz breaks away and moves out of range.
Matsuzaka missing with a left hand there. Diaz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Diaz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Diaz works the jab nicely.
Diaz throws a big shot that misses.
Matsuzaka is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Diaz.
Matsuzaka throws a leg kick that misses.
Diaz lands a jab to Matsuzaka's midsection.
Diaz scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matsuzaka. Diaz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matsuzaka takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Diaz moves forwards but Matsuzaka connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Diaz takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Diaz with a hook.
Matsuzaka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matsuzaka takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T2#
Matsuzaka bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Diaz's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matsuzaka lands with a shot to the body.
Matsuzaka buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Matsuzaka blocks a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diaz. Matsuzaka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Diaz ducks under a wild hook from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka scores with a jab to the jaw.
Matsuzaka uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diaz.
A jab lands there for Matsuzaka.
Diaz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matsuzaka throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Diaz counters with a straight right hand.
Matsuzaka blocks a jab.#T3#
Diaz loads up on a big right hand but Matsuzaka slips the punch.
Matsuzaka lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Diaz scores with the left hand. Matsuzaka knows he should have avoided that one.
Matsuzaka misses with a straight right.
Matsuzaka feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Diazs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Matsuzaka misses with a leg kick.
Diaz throws a jab but it's blocked by Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Diaz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Diaz takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Diaz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Diaz counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Matsuzaka misses with a looping right.#T4#
Matsuzaka wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Matsuzaka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diaz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Matsuzaka throws a jab but it's blocked by Diaz.
Diaz misses with a combination #CL#
and Matsuzaka counters by moving into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diaz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Matsuzaka lands a nice elbow.
Matsuzaka prevents a body shot from Diaz.
Matsuzaka comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Matsuzaka throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Matsuzaka lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Diaz or not.
Diaz struggles to land a body shot inside as Matsuzaka controls his hands.
Diaz tries a body shot but Matsuzaka blocks it.
Matsuzaka tries a body shot but Diaz blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Keisuke Matsuzaka had his way with Noel Diaz in that round.
The cut man is working on Noel Diaz's cut.
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. This is the final round!#R5#
Matsuzaka uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diaz.
Noel Diaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Diaz scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Diaz lands a glancing blow to the side of Matsuzaka's head.
Diaz takes one to the chin there.
Diaz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matsuzaka throws out the jab.
A left lands for Matsuzaka.
Diaz takes one to the chin there.
Diaz just misses with a punch to the body.
Matsuzaka throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Diaz let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz cracks Matsuzaka with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Matsuzaka throws a hook but Diaz avoids it easily.
Diaz swings for the body but Matsuzaka moves out of range.
Matsuzaka listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T1##CL2#
Diaz drives through and clinches with Matsuzaka against the cage.
Matsuzaka creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Diaz jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Matsuzaka walks away with a smile on his face. Diaz gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Matsuzaka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diaz manages to avoid it.
Diaz now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Matsuzaka buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Matsuzaka misses with a left hand
and Diaz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Diaz lands a jab to the head. #CL2#
Diaz has managed to clinch.
Matsuzaka misses with a body punch.
Matsuzaka lands a right hand that snaps the head of Diaz backwards.
Matsuzaka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Matsuzaka digs a right hand underneath Diaz's ribcage. Diaz let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Diaz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Diaz jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Matsuzaka walks away with a smile on his face. Diaz gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Diaz throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T2#
Diaz swings away with a body shot that misses
and Matsuzaka counters with a body kick.
Diaz is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diaz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Matsuzaka manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Matsuzaka ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Matsuzaka works Diaz's body with a nice hook.
Matsuzaka connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CL2#
Diaz forces Matsuzaka back against the cage and clinches.
Matsuzaka blocks a body shot from Diaz.
Matsuzaka lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Diaz lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Diaz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diaz is trying to pull guard but Matsuzaka has him pressed against the cage.
Keisuke Matsuzaka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Noel Diaz.
Matsuzaka works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Matsuzaka tries to work over Diaz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Matsuzaka looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Matsuzaka misses with a body punch. #T3#
Matsuzaka lands an elbow that stopped Diaz in his tracks for a moment.
Matsuzaka working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Matsuzaka misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diaz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Matsuzaka lands with a light punch inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Matsuzaka.
Diaz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diaz has a couple of punches blocked by Matsuzaka.
Diaz takes an elbow to the temple.
Diaz tries to throw a body punch but Matsuzaka avoids it by throwing Diaz back against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Matsuzaka.
Keisuke Matsuzaka is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A short uppercut from Matsuzaka.
Diaz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diaz tries a body shot but Matsuzaka blocks it.
Diaz fails to pull guard.
Matsuzaka lands an elbow that stopped Diaz in his tracks for a moment.
Matsuzaka lands a right hand that snaps the head of Diaz backwards. #T4#
Diaz lands a left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diaz can't find room to land a body shot as Matsuzaka controls the action.
Diaz can't find room to land a body shot as Matsuzaka controls the action.
Diaz has a couple of punches blocked by Matsuzaka.
Diaz struggles to land a body shot inside as Matsuzaka controls his hands.
Diaz tries a body shot but Matsuzaka blocks it.
Diaz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diaz.
Diaz pushes Matsuzaka back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Matsuzaka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Matsuzaka misses with a punch on the inside.
Diaz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Matsuzaka throws an elbow but it misses.
A short right from Diaz on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Keisuke Matsuzaka showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Matsuzaka has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 49:46
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 49:46
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keisuke Matsuzaka!
Keisuke Matsuzaka retains his welterweight title!
Keisuke Matsuzaka decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 30, 2024

#R1#
Virtainen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Woods was well out of range. Poor timing from Virtainen.
Shaquan Woods seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Virtainen throws a looping overhand right but Woods ducks down to avoid it.
Woods tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Virtainen defends well and Woods ends up having to push Virtainen into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Virtainen is looking to counter punch.
Woods is trying hard to land a takedown here. Virtainen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Woods slips a straight right by Virtainen.
Woods shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Virtainen defends it nicely.
Tapio Virtainen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shaquan Woods.
Woods fails with a takedown attempt.
Woods 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.
Virtainen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice straight punches there by Woods. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Woods.
Horrible takedown attempt by Woods or perhaps it was just good defense by Virtainen, which made it look bad.
Woods closes the distance and clinches up with Virtainen, looking for a takedown. Woods pushes Virtainen against the cage but Virtainen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Virtainen jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#T1#
Woods moves out of range of the body kick from Virtainen.
Good exchange - Woods coming out on top.
Woods tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Virtainen defends well and Woods ends up having to push Virtainen into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Virtainen was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Woods misses with a takedown attempt
and Woods takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#It looks like Shaquan Woods has been cut.
Virtainen works the jab nicely.
Woods ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Woods shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Virtainen defends it nicely.
Virtainen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Virtainen looks to score with a jab to the body but Woods is just out of range.
Woods scores with a jab to the head.
Woods shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Virtainen sprawls well. Virtainen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Woods gets slowly back to his feet.#T2#
Woods keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Woods tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Virtainen defends well and Woods ends up having to push Virtainen into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Virtainen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tapio Virtainen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Woods shoots in looking for a takedown but Virtainen manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Woods's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Woods swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Woods tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Virtainen defends well and Woods ends up having to push Virtainen into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Virtainen throws a body kick that misses.
Virtainen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Woods.
Virtainen thinks about countering with a body kick.
A lazy left from Woods finds it's target.
Woods throws a nice inside leg kick.
Woods blocks the body kick.
A little jabbing left from Woods on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Virtainen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Virtainen misses with a straight left. #T3#
Woods uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Virtainen.
Woods shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Virtainen defends it nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Virtainen. Woods does a little dance to reset his feet.
No luck for Woods with that takedown attempt.
As Woods looks to move away, Virtainen throws a big counter combo but Woods just gets out of the way.
Woods scores with a jab to the jaw.
Virtainen avoids a kick to the body.
Woods thumps Virtainen with a low kick.
Woods misses with a takedown attempt
and Virtainen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Woods thinking.
Woods shoots in for a double leg but Virtainen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Virtainen is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Woods.
Woods looks winded!#T4#
Woods misses with a hook to the body
and Virtainen counters with a body kick.
Virtainen throws a body punch but Woods moves out of range.
Woods misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Virtainen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Woods darts in looking for a takedown but Virtainen gets double underhooks and turns Woods into the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Virtainen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Woods was well out of range. Poor timing from Virtainen.
Virtainen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Virtainen looks to score with a jab to the body but Woods is just out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Woods.
Virtainen walks into a left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tapio Virtainen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shaquan Woods's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Woods looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Woods cracks Virtainen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Woods tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Virtainen swivels and escapes.
Virtainen throws a quick counter kick to the body but Woods avoids it.
Woods lands with an overhand left.
Woods is trying hard to land a takedown here. Virtainen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Virtainen. No joy for Woods on that attempt.
Tapio Virtainen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shaquan Woods.
Virtainen misses with an uppercut.
Woods shoots in looking for a takedown. Virtainen tries to sprawl out of it but Woods keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Virtainen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Virtainen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Woods misses with a leg kick.
Virtainen looks to score with a jab to the body but Woods is just out of range.
Woods fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Virtainen avoids it really well and circles away.#T1#
Virtainen walks into a straight right hand from Woods.
Woods tries to score a power double leg takedown but Virtainen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Woods somewhat.
Virtainen is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Woods shoots in for a takedown but Virtainen shows good takedown defense.
Virtainen throwing a counter right hand but Woods manages to avoid it.
Woods fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Virtainen avoids it really well and circles away.
Woods shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Woods lands a jab-cross combination.
Virtainen slaps away a takedown attempt from Woods, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Woods is breathing heavily.#T2#
Woods shoots in for a double leg but Virtainen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A little feinted left hand from Virtainen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Woods shoots in looking for a takedown. Virtainen tries to sprawl out of it but Woods keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Virtainen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Woods lands a jab to the head.
Virtainen 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.
Woods throws a leg kick that misses.
Virtainen misses the shot to the body.
Woods dives in and grabs Virtainen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Virtainen pushes down on Woods's head and hops out.
Woods lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Virtainen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Woods shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T3#
Woods fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Woods shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice body kick there by Virtainen.
Virtainen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Woods can do to turn this around?
Virtainen lands a jab.
Woods fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Woods fails with the takedown.
And Virtainen counters with a quick kick to the body but Woods blocks it.
Virtainen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Woods's head.
Virtainen throws a hook to the side of Woods's head but Woods sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Woods scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Woods misses with an attempted mid kick.
Virtainen misses with a body kick.
Woods swings for the body but Virtainen moves out of range. #T4#
Woods tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Virtainen swivels and escapes.
Woods jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Virtainen is looking to counter punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Virtainen misses the target.
Virtainen misses with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Woods keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tapio Virtainen is winning the standup battle so far.
Virtainen throws a jab when Woods was well out of range.
Woods shoots in looking for a takedown but Virtainen manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Woods's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
It looked like Virtainen was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Woods.
Virtainen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Virtainen looks for the body kick but Woods saw that one coming.
Virtainen swings for the body but Woods moves out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Woods there.
Woods fails with the takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tapio Virtainen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Shaquan Woods's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Virtainen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shaquan Woods has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Woods closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Virtainen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Woods tries to score a power double leg takedown but Virtainen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Woods somewhat.
Virtainen throwing a counter right hand but Woods manages to avoid it.
Nice takedown defense from Virtainen. No joy for Woods on that attempt.
Woods shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Virtainen as he avoids it easily.
Tapio Virtainen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shaquan Woods.
Woods looks for a takedown but Virtainen sprawls well.
Virtainen throws a big counter combination but Woods scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Woods swinging wildly here.
Woods takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Virtainen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Woods.
Virtainen swings for the body but Woods moves out of range. #T1#
Virtainen misses with a wild body shot.
Woods unleashes a big counter combination but Virtainen bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Woods throws a hook to the side of Virtainen's head but Virtainen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Horrible takedown attempt by Woods or perhaps it was just good defense by Virtainen, which made it look bad.
A little feinted left hand from Virtainen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Virtainen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Woods moves away.
Woods flicks out a counter leg kick but Virtainen steps away.
Woods shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Virtainen sprawls well. Virtainen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Woods gets slowly back to his feet.
Virtainen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Virtainen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Virtainen digs a good body shot into Woods's ribs.
Virtainen scores with a nice head shot.
Woods throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#KD#
and Virtainen counters with a nice right hand that sends Woods toppling to the canvas! Woods scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Virtainen finish him?!#ROC#Woods is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Shaquan Woods's cut even more.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Woods fails with a takedown attempt.
Woods is still on wobbly legs! Can Virtainen finish him?#T2#
Virtainen swings for the body but Woods moves out of range.
Woods seems to have recovered his senses.
Woods throws a sloppy body shot
and Woods takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Virtainen moves away from the strike by Woods.
Virtainen thuds a left hand into Woods's body.
Virtainen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Woods steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Virtainen.
Woods thows a leg kick but Virtainen checks it
and Virtainen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Virtainen throws a front kick that sends Woods stumbling back into the cage.#KD#
Virtainen lands a big uppercut and Woods crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Woods looks OK. Virtainen waves Woods back to his feet!#CUT#The cut above Shaquan Woods's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Virtainen pushes Woods away with a front kick.#KD#
Virtainen sends Woods crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Virtainen is motioning to the referee to let Woods up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
A big left from Woods misses.
Virtainen was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T3#
Virtainen lands a brutal uppercut that launches Woods off his feet! Woods tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tapio Virtainen!

Event: C288: Albatross vs Femme IV
Date: Mar 17, 2024

#R1#
Otori lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A chopping leg kick lands by Otori.
Courtial avoids the body shot from Otori.
A nice inside leg kick there by Otori. That's going to slow Courtial down.
Godefroy Courtial seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Otori tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Courtial slips a straight right by Otori.
Courtial defending well as Otori loads up on a big left hand. #CL#
Courtial instigates a clinch.
Courtial lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Otori backwards.
Otori tries to work over Courtial's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Otori blocks a body shot from Courtial.
Courtial's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Courtial misses with a short punch on the inside.
Courtial misses with a punch on the inside.
Otori blocks an uppercut.
Otori blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Otori misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Courtial.
Courtial is leaning against Otori and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Courtial blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Courtial lands with a right to the head.
Courtial misses with the head strike.
Otori working aggressively here.
Courtial has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T1#
Courtial prevents a body shot from Otori.
Otori tries to work over Courtial's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Otori works on Courtial's body with a couple of short punches.
Otori tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Courtial's elbow.
Courtial misses with a hook to the ribs.
Otori throws a punch but it's blocked by Courtial.
Courtial scores with a shot to the side of Otori's head.
Courtial misses with a hook from the clinch.
Otori fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Courtial blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Otori obliges.
Otori tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Otori.
Courtial tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Good body shot from Courtial.
Courtial misses with a punch to the body.
Courtial goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Otori swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Courtial misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Otori working Courtial over with knees to the body.
Courtial doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Otori goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Otori lands with a short punch from 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!
Courtial lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Courtial tries to work over Otori's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Otori doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Courtial struggles to land a body shot inside as Otori controls his hands.
Courtial lands a hook to the side of the head.
Otori crunches a lovely knee into Courtial's ribcage.
Courtial blocks an elbow strike from Otori.
Otori is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Courtial is defending well for now.
Otori lands with a light punch inside.
Courtial tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Courtial misses with a punch to the body.
Courtial tries a body shot but Otori blocks it.
Courtial fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Otori.
Courtial blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
Courtial lands a nice shot to the body.
Otori lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Courtial backwards.
Otori struggles to land a body shot inside as Courtial controls his hands.
Otori tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Courtial's elbow.
Otori tries to throw a body punch but Courtial avoids it by throwing Otori back against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Otori throws an elbow but misses. #BC#
Courtial's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Courtial swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Otori takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Courtial scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Courtial listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Courtial lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Otori throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Courtial misses with a hook
and Otori counters with a nice leg kick.
Otori blocks a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Courtial misses with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Courtial.
Courtial fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Otori looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T4#
Courtial connects with a solid leg kick.
Otori lands a jab to Courtial's midsection.
Courtial walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Otori checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Courtial tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Otori tried to score with a low kick but Courtial checks it.
Courtial throws a jab when Otori was well out of range.
Courtial throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Courtial uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Otori.
Courtial avoids a kick to the body.
Courtial misses with a leg kick.
Otori blocks a head kick by Courtial.
Otori tries a quick counter leg kick but Courtial is wise to it.
Otori misses with a straight left.
Otori swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Courtial.
Otori misses with a body shot.
Courtial checks the leg kick.
Courtial 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.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Courtial swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Courtial defending well as Otori loads up on a big left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Shigeru Otori will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Courtial displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Otori throws out the jab.
Otori swings for the body but Courtial moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Courtial. Otori does a little dance to reset his feet.
Otori connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Otori jabs Courtial to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Donk. Otori catches Courtial right on the button with a cross.
Courtial throws a big shot that misses.
Otori throws a lazy right hand but Courtial sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Courtial lands a nice hook to Otori's body. Otori takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Otori misses with a jab, cross combination.
Otori checks a leg kick.
Courtial fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Otori is out of range.
Courtial keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Otori.
Courtial takes a swing at Otori's ribcage but misses.
Nice cross by Otori.
Otori misses with an uppercut
and Courtial counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Courtial walks into a left hand. #T1#
Courtial ducks under a wild hook from Otori.
Courtial swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Otori scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Courtial doesn't seem bothered though.
A low kick lands for Otori.
Otori digs a good hook to Courtial's body.
Otori throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Courtial sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A head kick misses from Otori.
Courtial is looking to wear down Otori with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The fighters circling - Otori throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shigeru Otori seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Otori misses the shot to the body.
Courtial throws an off balance right hand
and Otori counters with a stiff right hand.
Otori pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Courtial tries to score with a low kick but Otori moves his leg out of the way.
Courtial misses with a wild body shot.
Courtial scores with a hook to the body. Otori takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Otori throws a big shot that misses.
Courtial looks to score with a jab to the body but Otori is just out of range.
Otori moves forwards but Courtial connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Courtial thumps Otori with a low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Courtial misses with a hook.#T2#
Otori throws a jab when Courtial was well out of range.
Otori moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Courtial walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Otori jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Courtial is looking to slow Otori down with leg kicks.
Courtial throws a leg kick but Otori moved away.
Otori thows a left - swing and a miss!
Courtial jabs Otori to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Otori takes a swing at Courtial's ribcage but misses.
Otori avoids the body shot from Courtial.
Otori walks into a left hand.
Otori takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Courtial throws a body shot but no joy.
Courtial walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Otori checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Courtial jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Courtial tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Courtial jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T3#
Otori scores with a nice head shot.
Courtial tries to work over Otori's front leg with a kick but Otori checks it.
A punch combination from Courtial misses.
Otori moves out of range of the strikes.
Courtial displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Otori throws out the jab.
Courtial just misses with a punch to the body.
Courtial throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Courtial misses with a double jab.
Courtial throws a head kick but Otori moves out of range.
Otori lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Courtial bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Otori's head backwards.
Otori misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Courtial.
Courtial wants to slow Otori down by chopping away at his legs.
Courtial throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Otori throws a sloppy head kick
and Courtial counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Courtial misses the shot to the body.
Courtial slips a jab from Otori.#T4#
Courtial throws a body punch but Otori moves out of range.
Otori takes a swing at Courtial's ribcage but misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Courtial waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Otori.
Otori takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice cross by Otori.
Otori throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Otori takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Courtial has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Otori.
Courtial avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Otori throws a solid leg kick but Courtial takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Otori.
Otori lands a head shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A punch combination from Courtial misses.
Courtial scores with a nice strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Courtial tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Otori was well out of range. Poor timing from Courtial.
Otori throws the kick towards the body but Courtial avoids it.
Courtial throws a right hand that misses
and Otori counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Otori moves out of range of the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Shigeru Otori will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Otori loads up on a big right hand but Courtial slips the punch.
Courtial was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Courtial throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Otori lands a body shot.
Otori scores with a nice right hand.
Otori slips under a jab.
Otori avoids the head kick by Courtial.
Otori slips under a jab.
Courtial is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Otori throws a leg kick which misses Courtial's front leg but catches the back leg as Courtial tries to avoid it.
Otori showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Courtial.
Courtial misses the body punch
and Otori cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Otori throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Otori with a nice calf kick.
Courtial scores with a shot to the body.
Courtial steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Otori.
Otori throws a leg kick which misses Courtial's front leg but catches the back leg as Courtial tries to avoid it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A clash of legs there as Courtial blocks the low kick.
A left and a right from Otori both land. Nice combination. #T1#
Courtial with the inside leg kick.
Otori with a hook.
Courtial slips under a jab.
Courtial thows a left - swing and a miss!
Courtial does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Otori feints a counter leg kick.
Otori looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Otori throws a leg kick but Courtial sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Otori throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Courtial misses with a leg kick.
Otori avoids the body shot from Courtial.
Otori scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Otori misses with a low kick.
Courtial walks into a jab.
Otori thows a left - swing and a miss!
An attempted straight right counter from Courtial misses the target.
Otori misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Courtial.
Otori throws a jab when Courtial was well out of range.
Courtial ducks under a wild hook from Otori.#T2#
Courtial throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Otori connects with a leg kick.
Courtial takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Courtial throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Otori attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Courtial with a jab.
Otori bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Otori scores with a spinning back kick!
Otori takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Courtial tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Otori was well out of range. Poor timing from Courtial.#CL#
Courtial has managed to clinch.
Otori swings wildly with an uppercut but Courtial uses good head movement to avoid it.
Courtial lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Courtial misses with a body punch.
Courtial struggles to land a body shot inside as Otori controls his hands. #BC#
Courtial manages to break the clinch. #T3#
Courtial throws a lazy uppercut
and Otori cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Courtial misses with a body punch
and Otori cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Courtial just misses with a punch to the body.
A shot to the liver by Otori. Beautiful body shot.
Otori moves out of range as Courtial strikes.
Otori misses with a kick to the body.
Otori with the inside leg kick.
Courtial looks to land a left hand but Otori moved out of range nicely.
Courtial throws a poor cross that misses
and Otori cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Otori throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Courtial throws a right and a left that both miss.
Otori misses with a looping left.
Courtial throws a shot to the body.
Courtial throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Otori sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Otori was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Courtial looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Otori pivots, looking for a leg kick but Courtial is out of range and Otori settles back down.
Courtial throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Otori misses with a leg kick
and Otori takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Courtial is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Otori.
Otori looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Otori throws a front kick aimed at Courtial's knee but Courtial avoids it well.
Otori looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Courtial uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Otori has time to react.
A looping hook to the body misses from Otori. Courtial does a little dance to reset his feet.
Courtial throws a head kick that misses.
Otori tried to score with a low kick but Courtial checks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Courtial. Otori does a little dance to reset his feet.
Otori swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Otori misses with a two punch combination.
Courtial throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slow jab from Courtial misses its intended target.
Courtial throws a leg kick
and Courtial takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Courtial throws a jab but it's blocked by Otori.
Otori uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Courtial.
Otori flicks out a counter leg kick but Courtial steps away.
Otori swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Courtial is looking to counter punch.
Godefroy Courtial has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shigeru Otori is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Courtial doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shigeru Otori comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Otori winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: C285: Billabong vs Jiang
Date: Mar 10, 2024

#R1#
Avila jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Diaz throws a good cross that connects.
Diaz connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Diaz moves away from the strike by Avila.
Diaz ducks under a wild hook from Avila.
Diaz tries to counter by clinching up but Avila breaks away and moves out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Diaz checks a leg kick.
Diaz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Avila fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diaz manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Avila counters with a right hand to the body.
Avila throws a hook but Diaz blocks it.
Diaz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Avila.
Diaz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Avila manages to avoid it.#T1#
Diaz changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Diaz misses with a few strikes there.
Avila doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Avila looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Avila throws a sloppy head kick and Diaz moves out of range easily.
Avila throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Avila throws the left hand but Diaz avoids the punch easily.
Diaz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Diaz misses with a body shot.
Diaz is looking to wear down Avila with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Avila misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Diaz misses with a body shot.
Diaz connects with a right hand. Avila shakes it off.
Diaz avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
It looked like Diaz was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Avila.#T2#
Diaz punishes Avila's body with a nice straight punch.#CL#
Diaz gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Diaz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Avila is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Diaz is defending well for now.
Avila lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Avila missing with knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diaz misses with some punches.
Avila doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Avila misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Diaz fails to land.
Diaz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diaz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Avila misses with a shot to the kidneys. #TD#
Diaz ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Diaz no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Diaz looking to control. #SUB#
Diaz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Avila gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3#
Diaz wants to sweep here but Avila controlling him for the moment.
Avila slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Diaz is trying to control the position but Avila postures up.
Avila preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Diaz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Avila defends well.
Diaz seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Diaz tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Avila from controlling successfully.
Diaz is trying to keep Avila in close.
Avila content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Avila takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Avila connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
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 Noel Diaz will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
A decent looking cross lands there for Diaz.
Avila avoids the body shot from Diaz.
Diaz cracks Avila with an open hand slap.
Diaz lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Diaz has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Avila.
Diaz lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Diaz swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Avila counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Diaz scores with a nice head shot.
Avila throws a body punch but Diaz moves out of range.
Diaz scores with a decent looking hook.
Noel Diaz is winning the standup battle so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diaz 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.
Avila throws a push kick but Diaz slaps the foot to one side. #T1#
Avila lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Avila throws a front kick aimed at Diaz's knee but Diaz avoids it well. #CL#
Diaz moves into the clinch.
Diaz tries to pull guard but Avila won't allow it.
Avila goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diaz.
A short right from Diaz on the inside.
Diaz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diaz tries to pull guard but Avila holds him up against the cage and eventually Diaz drops back down to his feet.
Avila tries to land knees in the clinch but Diaz avoids the damage to the body.
Diaz gets through Avila's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Avila makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Diaz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diaz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Avila tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diaz's elbow. #T2#
Avila unloads a knee to the mid-section. Diaz lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Avila blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Avila's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Avila takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diaz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diaz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice shot lands for Avila.#CUT2#It looks like Noel Diaz has been cut.
Diaz bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Avila bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Diaz scores with a hook to the body. Avila takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Diaz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diaz with a nice cross.#T3#
Diaz lands a nice shot that snaps Avila's head back.
A looping hook to the body misses from Avila. Diaz does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Diaz was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Avila.
Diaz bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Diaz wants to clinch up but Avila keeps it at a distance.
Noel Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Diaz misses with a wild body shot.
Diaz comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Diaz throws out a loose jab but Avila uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL#
Diaz closes the distance and clinches.
Avila lands a hook that snaps the head of Diaz backwards.
Avila with an attempt at a knee that misses. #T4#
Diaz blocks a body shot from Avila.
Diaz lands a nice shot to the body.
Diaz tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Avila just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Noel Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head punch on the inside from Diaz fails to land.
Diaz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Avila throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Diaz blocks it with crossed arms.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Avila tries to throw a body punch but Diaz avoids it by throwing Avila back against the cage.
A body shot lands from Diaz.
Diaz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Diaz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Diaz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Avila can do to turn this around?
Avila misses with a body punch.
Diaz fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #TD#
Diaz decides to pull guard.
Avila must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Diaz has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Avila should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Diaz has tightened it up now! Avila should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Noel Diaz!
Noel Diaz bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 23, 2024

#R1#
Woods looks for a takedown but Alexander sprawls well.#TD#
Woods closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Woods lands in his opponent's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Woods looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Woods drops back looking for a leg! Alexander is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Alexander manages to kick Woods off! Woods jumps back into Alexander's guard. #SUB#
Woods 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.#SUB#
Woods 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.
Woods controlling from the top position. #T1#
Alexander tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Woods thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Woods sitting in guard here, content to control.
Woods wants to pass the guard but Alexander is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Woods passes Alexander's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Woods stalling. #SUB#
Woods is working for a kimura but Alexander is defending it quite comfortably. #T2#
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.
Well, if Woods is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Woods is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Alexander manages to get to full guard.
Woods showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Woods 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. #T3#
Alexander is trying to keep Woods in close. #SUB#
Woods drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Woods jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Alexander is trying to keep Woods in close.
Woods trying to control the position from guard on top but Alexander is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Woods controlling from the top position.
Alexander looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Woods stops Alexander from standing up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
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.
Woods shoots in looking for a takedown. Alexander tries to sprawl out of it but Woods keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Alexander manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice body punch from Woods.
Woods has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shaquan Woods. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alexander fails with a takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Alexander drives through and clinches with Woods against the cage.
Woods lands a right hand that snaps the head of Alexander backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shaquan Woods dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Woods leaves Alexander with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Woods lands a jab to Alexander's midsection.
Woods jabs at Alexander's body.
Alexander fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Woods avoids it really well and circles away.
Woods connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Alexander needs to keep his hands up - Woods had a free shot at his head there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good shot there by Woods.
Alexander looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Woods is fending him off so far but Alexander persists. Nope, Woods circles away and we're back to standing.
Shaquan Woods has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Alexander.
Woods shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Alexander unleashes a big counter combination but Woods bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Woods connects with a looping right hand.
Woods throws a push kick but Alexander slaps the foot to one side. #T1#
Alexander drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Woods is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alexander can do to turn this around?
Alexander tries to clinch up but Woods circles away and keeps his distance.
Woods displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Alexander.
Alexander shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Woods pinned against the cage. Woods gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nice sprawl there from Alexander as Woods shoots in.
Dave Alexander is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd cheers as Woods lands an impressive looking overhand right. Alexander doesn't seem phased though.
Woods checks the leg kick.
Alexander tries to clinch there but Woods circles away.
Woods smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Woods tries for a takedown but Alexander sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Woods lands the left hand.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Alexander.
Woods scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #T2#
Alexander misses with a wild combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
No luck for Woods with that takedown attempt.
Woods throws a body shot but no joy. #TD#
Woods is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Alexander's half guard.#SUB#
Woods has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Alexander defend it? Woods steps over the head and cranks it - Alexander is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Woods!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Shaquan Woods!
Shaquan Woods 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: Feb 20, 2024

#R1#
Dantes scores with a hook to the body. Lewis takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've been told by Dantes's head coaches at Grove Street Boxing that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Lewis takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dantes misses with a body shot.
Dantes getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lewis loses concentration momentarily and Dantes pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Lewis crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Dantes finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Edmond Dantes!
A victorious Edmond Dantes thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 20, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Woods shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Woods showed some decent athleticism there.
Lei looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Woods is controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Woods has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Lei defend it? Woods steps over the head and cranks it - Lei is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Woods!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Shaquan Woods!
Shaquan Woods decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Frito Lei had this to say: 'I need a drink!'.

Event: C279: Nakagawa vs Barkley
Date: Feb 18, 2024

#R1#
Tax Payer throws a shot from downtown. Otori moves away and avoids it.
Otori throws a hook but Tax Payer avoids it easily.
Tax Payer avoids the body shot from Otori.
Tax Payer throws a lazy right hand but Otori sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tax Payer throws a low kick but Otori avoids it.
Otori tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tax Payer was well out of range. Poor timing from Otori.
Tax Payer is looking to chop away at Otori's legs.
Otori jabs Tax Payer to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tax Payer checks a leg kick.
Tax Payer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Otori throws out the jab.
We've been told by Otori's head coaches at Grove Street Boxing that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Tax Payer throws a series of punches but Otori avoids them all with ease.
Otori feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Otori lands with a cross.
Tax Payer looks to throw the jab but Otori is out of range.
Tax Payer staying out of range there.
Tax Payer pivots, looking for a leg kick but Otori is out of range and Tax Payer settles back down.
A little feinted left hand from Otori on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Otori tries to work over Tax Payer's front leg with a kick but Tax Payer checks it.
Otori looks to land a body kick but Tax Payer moved away.
Tax Payer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tax Payer swings widly with a right hand
and Otori connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tax Payer scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Otori looks to land a body kick but Tax Payer moved away.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Otori checks a leg kick. #T1#
Tax Payer looks to throw the jab but Otori is out of range.
Otori throws a jab when Tax Payer was well out of range.
Otori blocks a jab.
A swing and a miss from Tax Payer.
Otori loads up on a big right hand but Tax Payer slips the punch.
Otori thumps Tax Payer with a low kick.
Otori misses with a straight right.
Tax Payer lands with a straight right. Otori didn't see that one coming.
Otori slips a jab from Tax Payer.
Otori ducks under a wild hook from Tax Payer.
An attempted straight right counter from Otori misses the target.
Tax Payer looks to land a left hand but Otori moved out of range nicely.
Tax Payer loads up on a big right hand but Otori slips the punch.
Otori clobbers Tax Payer with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Otori blocks a low kick nicely.
Tax Payer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Otori moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tax Payer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Otori defending well as Tax Payer loads up on a big left hand.
Otori thinks about countering with a body kick.
Tax Payer is looking to chop away at Otori's legs.
Otori misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tax Payer.
A little jabbing left from Tax Payer on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tax Payer lands a nice shot to the body. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tax Payer throws a front kick aimed at Otori's knee but Otori avoids it well.
Otori misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tax Payer.
Tax Payer takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Otori misses the jab.
Otori closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Tax Payer misses the shot to the body.
Finnish Tax Payer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Otori throws a low kick but Tax Payer avoids it.
Otori throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tax Payer throws a big shot that misses.
As Tax Payer backs away, Otori returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Both fighters circling a little - Otori finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Tax Payer misses with a looping right.
Tax Payer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Otori moves away.
Tax Payer avoids a kick to the body.
A solid body kick from Otori.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tax Payer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tax Payer is looking to slow Otori down with leg kicks.
Tax Payer throws the left hand but Otori avoids the punch easily.
A low kick lands for Tax Payer.
Otori walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tax Payer checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Tax Payer walks forward, straight into a front kick from Otori.
Tax Payer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Otori.
Otori feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T3#
Otori takes a swing at Tax Payer's ribcage but misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Tax Payer misses.
A jab from Tax Payer misses.
Tax Payer walks forward, straight into a front kick from Otori.
Otori uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tax Payer.
Otori goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A slow jab from Tax Payer misses its intended target.
Tax Payer throws a jab but it's blocked by Otori.
Otori throws an overhand right that lands on Tax Payer's shoulder, as Tax Payer tries to avoid the shot.
Tax Payer throws a right hand that Otori ducks under and follows up with a left that Otori also avoids with ease.
Otori has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tax Payer.
Otori misses with a hook. Tax Payer ducked under it nicely.
Tax Payer lands with a cross.
Otori throws a body kick that misses.
Tax Payer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Otori.
Otori catches Tax Payer with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Otori connects with a jab.
Otori looks to throw the jab but Tax Payer is out of range.
Otori missing with a left hand there. Tax Payer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tax Payer is looking to slow Otori down with leg kicks. #T4#
Tax Payer missing with a left hand there. Otori was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Otori scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tax Payer is looking to land body kicks.
Otori missing with a left hand there. Tax Payer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Otori ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tax Payer moves away.
Otori uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tax Payer.
Tax Payer works the jab nicely.
Tax Payer misses with a looping right.
Tax Payer throws a head kick but Otori moves out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tax Payer lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Otori has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Otori and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A looping hook to the body misses from Otori. Tax Payer does a little dance to reset his feet.
A countering left hand to the body from Tax Payer misses.
Nice jab there from Otori.
Tax Payer connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Otori momentarily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Otori.
Tax Payer throws a leg kick which misses Otori's front leg but catches the back leg as Otori tries to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tax Payer is looking to slow Otori down with leg kicks.
A telegraphed right hand from Tax Payer misses the target.
Otori steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tax Payer.
Tax Payer throws out a loose jab but Otori uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Tax Payer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Finnish Tax Payer will probably get the nod.
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#
Otori takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tax Payer misses with an uppercut.
As Tax Payer backs away, Otori returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Otori ducks under a wild hook from Tax Payer.
Otori listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tax Payer avoids a kick to the body.
Tax Payer throws a predictable looking body shot
and Otori counters with a thumping low kick.
Tax Payer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tax Payer finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Tax Payer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tax Payer misses with a wild body shot.
Tax Payer lands with a good body shot.
Tax Payer misses with a hook. Otori ducked under it nicely.
Tax Payer gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tax Payer looks to throw a body kick
and Otori counters with a slapping leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Tax Payer blocks the low kick.
Otori dips to his left and cracks Tax Payer with an uppercut!
Otori just misses with a punch to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tax Payer misses the shot to the body.
A combination from Tax Payer does no damage.
Tax Payer throws a leg kick but Otori checks it.
Otori blocks a jab.#T1#
Otori throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Otori throws a body kick that misses.
Tax Payer tests Otori's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tax Payer tries to score with a low kick but Otori moves his leg out of the way.
Otori bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Otori was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tax Payer moves away from the strike by Otori.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tax Payer! But no joy.
Otori throws a body punch but Tax Payer moves out of range.
Tax Payer moves out of range as Otori throws a body kick.
Tax Payer goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tax Payer misses the jab.
Otori slips a straight right by Tax Payer.
Tax Payer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Otori.
Otori looks to land a left hand but Tax Payer moved out of range nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Tax Payer misses.
Tax Payer takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Otori jabs Tax Payer to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tax Payer just misses with a punch to the body.
Otori swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Shigeru Otori is winning the standup battle so far.
Tax Payer misses with a hook to the body
and Otori counters with a right hand to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Otori checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Otori jabs at Tax Payer's body.#T2#
Tax Payer walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Otori ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tax Payer moves away.
Tax Payer connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Otori momentarily.
Otori misses with a low kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tax Payer checks a leg kick.
Tax Payer moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tax Payer misses with a lunging right hand
and Tax Payer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A big left from Tax Payer misses.
Tax Payer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Otori moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tax Payer motions for Otori to come forward. Tax Payer throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Otori throws out a loose jab but Tax Payer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Otori closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tax Payer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Otori scores with a hook.
Otori defending well as Tax Payer loads up on a big left hand.
Tax Payer throws a leg kick but Otori checks it.
Tax Payer with the inside leg kick.
Otori is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tax Payer throws a leg kick that is checked
and Otori counters with a right hand to the body.
Tax Payer lands with a nice body punch.
Tax Payer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T3#
Tax Payer lands a right hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Otori.
Otori misses with a head kick.
Tax Payer has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Otori.
Tax Payer takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tax Payer connects with an inside leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Tax Payer.
Tax Payer throws a hook to the side of Otori's head but Otori sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tax Payer throws out a loose jab but Otori uses good head movement to avoid it.
Otori blocks a jab.
Tax Payer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Otori lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A punch combination from Otori misses.
Tax Payer throws out a loose jab but Otori uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tax Payer wants to land a leg kick but Otori is out of range.
Tax Payer throws a jab when Otori was well out of range.
Tax Payer takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tax Payer misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Otori throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tax Payer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Otori misses with a body shot.
Tax Payer is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Otori blocks a jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Tax Payer.
Tax Payer tries a head kick but it misses.
Tax Payer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Otori moves away.
Tax Payer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Otori manages to avoid it.
Otori showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tax Payer.
A nice leg kick from Tax Payer, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tax Payer looks to throw the jab but Otori is out of range.
Tax Payer throws a shot to the body.
Tax Payer throws a low kick but Otori avoids it.
It looked like Otori wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Otori misses the jab.
Tax Payer throws a push kick but Otori slaps the foot to one side.
Otori was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tax Payer throws a looping overhand right but Otori ducks down to avoid it.
Otori staying out of range there.
Tax Payer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Finnish Tax Payer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Tax Payer checks the leg kick.
Shigeru Otori has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Otori lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Tax Payer has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tax Payer and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Otori motions for Tax Payer to come forward. Otori throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Otori blocks a jab.
Otori throws a jab but it's blocked by Tax Payer.
Tax Payer takes a swing at Otori's ribcage but misses.
Tax Payer fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Otori.
Otori throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tax Payer on the side of the head.
Otori thuds a left hand into Tax Payer's body.
Otori slips under a jab.
A big right from Otori misses.
Tax Payer looks to land a left hand but Otori moved out of range nicely.
Otori goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Otori throws a leg kick but Tax Payer checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tax Payer on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Otori lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tax Payer misses the shot to the body.
Tax Payer has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Otori finds it's way round the side to connect with Tax Payer's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Tax Payer does it's job there.
Tax Payer lands a head shot.#T1#
Tax Payer throws the kick towards the body but Otori avoids it.
Tax Payer throws a nice looking combination but Otori bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tax Payer stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tax Payer slips a jab and a cross from Otori.
Otori throws a low kick, looking for Tax Payer's leg but Tax Payer calmly moves out of range.
Otori tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tax Payer was well out of range. Poor timing from Otori.
Tax Payer throws a nice outside leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Otori.
Tax Payer listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tax Payer slips a jab and a cross from Otori.
A little jabbing left from Tax Payer on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tax Payer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Otori keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tax Payer.
Otori blocks a head kick by Tax Payer.
Tax Payer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Otori counters with an inside leg kick.
Otori staying out of range there.
Otori on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tax Payer. Tax Payer obviously looking to wear him down.
A good leg kick by Tax Payer.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Otori throws out a leg kick but Tax Payer moves out of range and Otori only half commits. #T2#
Tax Payer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Otori.
Otori misses with a low kick.
Tax Payer lands with a shot to the body.
Tax Payer's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Tax Payer duly obliges.
Tax Payer scores with a sloppy right hand. Otori should have avoided that one.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tax Payer.
Tax Payer tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Otori is able to avoid easily.
Otori misses with a straight right.
Tax Payer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A punch lands to the side of Otori 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Otori tests Tax Payer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tax Payer lands a slapping body shot.
Tax Payer lands an overhand right.
A nice inside leg kick there by Otori. That's going to slow Tax Payer down.
Tax Payer connects with a solid leg kick.
Good leg kick by Tax Payer.
Tax Payer throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Tax Payer throws an off balance right hand
and Otori counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tax Payer has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tax Payer throws the left hand but Otori avoids the punch easily.
Otori looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Otori stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tax Payer.
Otori misses with a low kick.
Tax Payer on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tax Payer drops his hands momentarily and Otori takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tax Payer needs to keep his hands up - Otori had a free shot at his head there.
Otori uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tax Payer.
Tax Payer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Otori appears to be looking for a big counter.
Tax Payer chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice cross by Tax Payer.
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!
Tax Payer thows a leg kick but Otori checks it
and Otori counters with a nice low kick that buckles Tax Payer's knee momentarily.
Tax Payer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tax Payer lands a nice shot that snaps Otori's head back.
Otori swings for the body but Tax Payer moves out of range.
Otori lands a slapping body shot.
Otori throws the left hand but Tax Payer avoids the punch easily.
Tax Payer throws a hook but Otori avoids it easily.#T4#
Otori checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tax Payer looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Otori moves away from the strike by Tax Payer.
It looked like Otori was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tax Payer.
Otori tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tax Payer is able to avoid easily.
Tax Payer pivots, looking for a leg kick but Otori is out of range and Tax Payer settles back down.
Tax Payer staying out of range there.
Otori throws a jab when Tax Payer was well out of range.
Tax Payer buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tax Payer missing with a left hand there. Otori was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tax Payer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tax Payer tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like Otori wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tax Payer throws a hook to the side of Otori's head but Otori sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Otori cracks Tax Payer with a good jab.
Tax Payer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tax Payer lands a glancing blow to the side of Otori's head.
Otori slips under a jab.
Tax Payer scores with a jab to the jaw.
Otori misses with a wild body shot.
A little jabbing left from Tax Payer on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Finnish Tax Payer.
Well Tax Payer 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Finnish Tax Payer!
Finnish Tax Payer thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: C280: Marley vs Olsen II
Date: Feb 18, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Aalto looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Demenok is staying active underneath Aalto, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Demenok wants to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Aalto is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Demenok is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Michael Aalto!
After winning the bout, Michael Aalto thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: C273: Martin vs Gunnarsson
Date: Jan 28, 2024

#R1#
Aalto dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A big left from Demenok misses.
Aalto chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Demenok can pounce on him.
Aalto has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Alpha Brasil in the buildup to the fight.
Demenok jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Demenok misses the target.
Demenok avoids a kick to the body.
Aalto darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Aalto walks into a straight right hand from Demenok.
Demenok scores with a jab to the body.
Demenok 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.
A slow jab from Demenok misses its intended target.
Aalto walks forward, straight into a front kick from Demenok.
Aalto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Crunch! Demenok slams his shin into Aalto's torso.
Aalto cracks Demenok with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aalto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Aalto appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Aalto shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Demenok as he jumps to the side.
Aalto looks for the body kick but Demenok saw that one coming.
Aalto throws a head kick but Demenok moves out of range.
Aalto slips under a jab from Demenok.
Aalto moves out of range of the body kick from Demenok.
A slapping leg kick lands for Demenok. #T1#
Demenok pivots, looking for a leg kick but Aalto is out of range and Demenok settles back down.
Good shot there by Aalto.
Demenok throws a big shot that misses.
Demenok checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Aalto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Demenok let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Demenok connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Aalto scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Demenok gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Aalto.
Aalto tries to clinch there but Demenok circles away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Aalto.
Aalto throws a head kick that half lands.
Demenok moves out of range as Aalto strikes.
Demenok misses with a looping left.
Demenok drops his hands momentarily and Aalto takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Demenok is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Aalto.
Aalto pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Demenok looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aalto swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Demenok throws a jab but it's blocked by Aalto.
Demenok throws an overhand right that lands on Aalto's shoulder, as Aalto tries to avoid the shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Aalto looks to throw a body kick
and Demenok counters with a low kick, right behind Aalto 's knee. #T2#
Aalto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Demenok chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Demenok misses with an uppercut. Aalto saw that one coming.
Demenok scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Demenok is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Demenok scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rukter Demenok is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Demenok uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aalto.
Demenok bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Aalto's head backwards.
Demenok throws out a leg kick but Aalto moves out of range and Demenok only half commits.
Demenok avoids the head kick by Aalto.
Aalto slips under a jab from Demenok.
Demenok looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Demenok throws a leg kick that misses.
Good exchange - Aalto coming out on top.
Aalto tries to clinch up.
Aalto listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Aalto wants to clinch up but Demenok keeps it at a distance.
Aalto is looking to chop away at Demenok's legs. #TD#
Aalto scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Aalto trying to mount his opponent but Demenok defends it.
Demenok wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Demenok is looking to escape.
Demenok really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Aalto. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Demenok trying to control but Aalto postures up. #SUB#
Demenok is defending against the submission attempts here by Aalto. #SUB#
Aalto is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Aalto is looking for a kimura here.
Aalto is keen to just control but Demenok is a slippery customer.#T4#
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.
Aalto thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Aalto is pressing down on Demenok's thigh, looking to free his foot. Demenok is holding on for now.
Demenok regains full guard. Nicely done.
Aalto throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Aalto thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Demenok preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB#
Aalto thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Aalto throws a big right hand that misses.
Aalto trying to control the position from guard on top but Demenok 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 Demenok can do anything to dispel that myth.
Demenok looking for a sweep. Not yet Demenok, not yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Rukter Demenok will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Demenok throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Demenok takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#CL#
Aalto forces Demenok back against the cage and clinches.
Aalto goes for a takedown in the clinch but Demenok prevents it.
Aalto can't find room to land a body shot as Demenok controls the action.
Aalto has a couple of punches blocked by Demenok.
A hook to the body from Demenok.
Demenok misses with a short punch on the inside.
Aalto blocks an uppercut.
Demenok working aggressively here.
Demenok fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Aalto has a couple of punches blocked by Demenok.
Aalto lands a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Demenok scores with a nice short uppercut.
Demenok fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Demenok swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Demenok throws a punch but it's blocked by Aalto.
Demenok lands a left hand that snaps the head of Aalto backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aalto tries a body shot but Demenok blocks it.
Demenok stalls. #TD#
Aalto lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.

Demenok manages to escape and get back to his feet! #T1#
Demenok gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Aalto throws a lazy uppercut
and Demenok counters with a stiff right hand.
Demenok throws a leg kick but Aalto checks it.
Demenok scores with a jab to the head.
Demenok showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Aalto.
Demenok thows a body kick. Aalto tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Aalto just misses with a punch to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Aalto blocks the leg kick. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Aalto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Demenok swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aalto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Demenok tries to throw a body punch but Aalto avoids it by throwing Demenok back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aalto throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Demenoks head.
A short body shot lands from Demenok as the two fighters clinch. #T2#
A nice right hand lands inside from Aalto.
Demenok misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Demenok misses with a hook to the ribs.
Demenok makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Demenok tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aalto.
Aalto wants a takedown.
Demenok lands a body punch in the clinch.
Demenok working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Aalto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Aalto misses with a short punch on the inside.
Demenok throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Aalto wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Aalto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Demenok scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Aalto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Aalto is trying to push Demenok away but Demenok has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Aalto is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Demenok pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Demenok goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rukter Demenok seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Demenok pushes Aalto back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Demenok breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Demenok throws a good cross that connects. #T3#
Demenok misses with an attempted mid kick.
Aalto fails with the takedown
and Demenok counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Demenok with a nice cross.
Nice body punch from Demenok.
Demenok loads up on a big right hand but Aalto slips the punch.
Demenok throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Demenok connects with a leg kick.
Demenok lands a nice looking body kick.
Demenok scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Aalto moves out of range of the leg kick from Demenok.
Aalto throws a quick counter head kick but Demenok was just out of range.
Demenok fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Aalto.#TD#
Aalto drives through with a takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Demenok not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #ES2#
Demenok scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Aalto takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Demenok has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Aalto. #T4#
Aalto avoids the body shot from Demenok. #CL#
Aalto closes the distance and clinches.
Demenok misses with the head strike.
Aalto struggles to land a body shot inside as Demenok controls his hands.
A short body shot lands from Demenok as the two fighters clinch.
Aalto is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Demenok goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Aalto swings wildly with an uppercut but Demenok uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Aalto gets control of Demenok's arms and successfully pulls guard. Aalto will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Aalto will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Aalto 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#
Demenok keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Demenok trying to hold on to Aalto's head to control him but Aalto postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rukter Demenok showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Aalto looks to land a right hand but Demenok moved out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Demenok! But no joy.
Aalto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Demenok.
Demenok lands a nice leg kick that just misses Aalto's sensitive parts.
Demenok fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aalto manages to avoid it.
Demenok swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Aalto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Demenok.
Aalto is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Demenok scores with a jab.
Rukter Demenok seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Aalto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Demenok.
Aalto tries to clinch but Demenok moves out of range.
Demenok jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Aalto scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Demenok.
Aalto wants to clinch up but Demenok keeps it at a distance.
Aalto takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Demenok smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Aalto misses.
Aalto backing away here, and Demenok unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Demenok's corner calls for a 1-2. Demenok obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Aalto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Demenok.
Aalto throws a head kick but Demenok moves out of range. #T1#
Aalto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Demenok.
Demenok connects with a body shot that sends Aalto's belly button to the back.
Demenok tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aalto was well out of range. Poor timing from Demenok.
Nice defenses there by Demenok.
Demenok gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Demenok throws a leg kick which misses Aalto's front leg but catches the back leg as Aalto tries to avoid it.
Demenok buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #TD#
Aalto feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Demenok wants to sweep here but Aalto controlling him for the moment.
Aalto makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Aalto wants to control from the top but Demenok keeps moving.
Demenok avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2#
Aalto wants to control from the top but Demenok keeps moving.
Demenok is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Demenok keeping moving, preventing Aalto from controlling successfully.
Michael Aalto overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Demenok working a defensive guard here. #SUB#
Aalto 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.
Demenok looking for a sweep. Not yet Demenok, not yet.
Demenok trying to keep a closed guard but Aalto is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Aalto thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Michael Aalto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Demenok pulls Aalto in close to his closed guard and prevents Aalto from doing any damage or advancing position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Demenok walks into a left hand.
Demenok misses with an uppercut.
Aalto is looking to counter punch.
Aalto shoots in looking for a takedown. Demenok tries to sprawl out of it but Aalto keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Demenok manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rukter Demenok is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Demenok throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Demenok misses with a hook.
Demenok throws a big shot that misses.
Aalto fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nice shot lands for Demenok.
Aalto connects with a single shot there.
Nice sprawl there from Demenok as Aalto shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Aalto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T4#
Aalto slips a straight right by Demenok.
Demenok lands a slapping body shot.
Jab from Demenok.
Aalto ducks right into an uppercut from Demenok.
Aalto uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Demenok.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Demenok moves out of range of the body kick from Aalto.
Aalto throws a head kick but Demenok moves out of range.
Demenok scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Aalto takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Aalto on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A nice leg kick from Demenok, right into the meat of the thigh.
Aalto takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Demenok comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Aalto on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CL#
Aalto takes the fight into the clinch.
Demenok scores with a nice hook to the head.
Aalto scores with an uppercut up the middle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rukter Demenok comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Demenok winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: C274: Talvela vs Perkele II
Date: Jan 28, 2024

#R1#
Otori moves away from the strike by Albatross.
Otori defending well as Albatross loads up on a big left hand.
Otori defending well as Albatross loads up on a big left hand.
Otori walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Albatross checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Albatross scoring well with a low kick there.
Otori tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circling - Albatross throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Otori connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Albatross swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Otori gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Albatross.
Albatross swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Otori misses with an uppercut. Albatross saw that one coming.
Albatross slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Otori throws a jab when Albatross was well out of range.
Otori lands with an overhand left.
Albatross throws a hook to the side of Otori's head but Otori sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Otori throws a jab but it's blocked by Albatross.
Otori ducks under a wild hook from Albatross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Otori slips under a jab from Albatross.
A nice side step and Otori releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Otori throws a good cross that connects.
A chopping leg kick lands by Albatross.
A decent looking cross lands there for Albatross.#T1#
Otori sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Albatross throws a low kick but Otori avoids it.
A clash of legs there as Albatross blocks the low kick.
Otori uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Albatross.
Otori takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A chopping leg kick lands by Otori.
Otori displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Albatross throws out the jab.
Albatross misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Otori.
Albatross has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Undisputed in the buildup to the fight.
Otori moves out of range of the strikes.
Otori throws a shot from downtown. Albatross moves away and avoids it.
Albatross displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Otori throws out the jab.
Albatross throws a hook but Otori avoids it easily.
Otori tries to bum rush Albatross with a series of wild strikes but Albatross uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A nice leg kick from Albatross, right into the meat of the thigh.
A looping hook to the body misses from Albatross. Otori does a little dance to reset his feet.
Otori ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Albatross tried to score with a low kick but Otori checks it.
Otori looks to score with a jab to the body but Albatross is just out of range.
Albatross keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Albatross lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T2#
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!
Otori misses with a right hand
and Albatross counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Albatross pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Otori flicks out a counter leg kick but Albatross steps away.
Albatross looks to land a left hand but Otori moved out of range nicely.
Otori throws a low kick, looking for Albatross's leg but Albatross calmly moves out of range.
Otori walks into a jab.
Otori wants to slow Albatross down by chopping away at his legs.
Albatross misses with a body shot.
Otori scores with a jab. Albatross acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A nice leg kick from Albatross, right into the meat of the thigh.
Albatross throws out a powerful jab.
Otori blocks a leg kick.
Albatross throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Otori stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Otori on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nice defenses there by Otori.
Albatross is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Albatross throws a body punch but Otori moves out of range.
Albatross throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Otori throws a looping overhand right but Albatross ducks down to avoid it.
Otori missing with a left hand there. Albatross was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Albatross takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Otori cracks Albatross with an open hand slap.#T3#
Albatross looks to land a left hand but Otori moved out of range nicely.
Otori fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Albatross.
Otori misses with a straight right.
Otori ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Otori looks to throw the jab but Albatross is out of range.
Albatross is looking to slow Otori down with leg kicks.
Otori motions for Albatross to come forward. Otori throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Albatross bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Otori's head.
Albatross thows a left - swing and a miss!
Albatross throws out a powerful jab.
Albatross displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Otori throws out the jab.
Albatross waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Otori.
Otori swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Otori slips a jab from Albatross.
Otori throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Otori takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Albatross connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Otori swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Albatross bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
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!
Albatross connects with a jab.
Otori throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A bone on bone clash there as Albatross blocks the leg kick. #T4#
Albatross with a nice calf kick.
Albatross fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Otori manages to avoid it.
Albatross throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Otori lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Otori. Albatross does a little dance to reset his feet.
Otori throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Albatross's head.
Albatross bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Otori takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Otori lands a nice shot that snaps Albatross's head back.
Otori keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Albatross.
Albatross is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Otori.
No joy there for Otori, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Albatross throws the left hand but Otori avoids the punch easily.
The fighters circling - Albatross throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Albatross uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Otori.
Otori chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Albatross can pounce on him.
Otori defending well as Albatross loads up on a big left hand.
Otori's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Albatross misses with a hook
and Otori counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Otori connects with an inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Albatross dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Otori moves out of range as Albatross strikes.
Otori misses with an uppercut. Albatross saw that one coming.
Albatross waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Otori.
Otori takes a swing at Albatross's ribcage but misses.
Albatross scores with a nice head shot.
Otori throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Albatross misses with a low kick.
Albatross scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A leg kick checked by Albatross.
Albatross connects with a solid leg kick.
Albatross tries to land a leg kick but Otori saw it coming and moves away.
Otori throws a leg kick
and Albatross counters with a stiff right hand.
Albatross on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Otori looks to land a left hand but Albatross moved out of range nicely.
Albatross misses with a leg kick.
Albatross keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Albatross looks for the body kick but Otori saw that one coming.
Otori tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Albatross was well out of range. Poor timing from Otori.
Otori throws a hook but Albatross avoids it easily.
Otori lands a leg kick that knocks Albatross off balance momentarily.#T1#
Albatross throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Otori feints a counter leg kick.
Otori throws a jab but it's blocked by Albatross.
Albatross throws a leg kick but Otori checks it.
Otori motions for Albatross to come forward. Otori throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Otori connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Albatross misses with an uppercut. Otori saw that one coming.
Otori looks for the body kick but Albatross saw that one coming.
Albatross throws a nice inside leg kick.
Otori swings for the body but Albatross moves out of range.
Albatross throws a big shot that misses.
Albatross on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Otori slips a straight right by Albatross.
Otori appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Johnny Albatross is winning the standup battle so far.
Otori tests Albatross's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Otori uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Albatross.
As Albatross backs off Otori throws a huge counter combo but Albatross manages to avoid it all.
Albatross lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A slow jab from Otori misses its intended target.
Albatross throws a looping overhand right but Otori ducks down to avoid it.
Albatross loads up on a big right hand but Otori slips the punch.
Otori looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A low kick lands for Otori.
Albatross scores with a jab to the jaw.#T2#
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!
Albatross fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Otori is out of range.
A head kick by Otori misses
and Albatross counters with a stiff right hand.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Otori might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Albatross has got the better of the exchanges.
Albatross throws a right hand that misses
and Otori counters with a nice uppercut.
Otori misses with a leg kick
and Albatross counters with a straight right hand.
A big left from Albatross misses.
Albatross connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Otori scores with a sloppy right hand. Albatross should have avoided that one.
Albatross moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Albatross throws a hook but Otori blocks it.
Albatross connects with a right hand. Otori shakes it off.
Otori lands with a shot to the body.
Albatross bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Albatross avoids a kick to the body.
A big left from Albatross misses.
Otori gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Otori takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Albatross is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Otori can do to turn this around?
Otori moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Otori has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Otori throws a body kick that misses
and Albatross counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Albatross slips under a jab.
Otori tries to score with a low kick but Albatross moves his leg out of the way.
Otori misses with a low kick.
Albatross works Otori's body with a nice hook.
Albatross avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Albatross misses with a hook. Otori ducked under it nicely.
Otori checks a low kick from Albatross.
Otori misses with a straight left.
Otori throws a shot from downtown. Albatross moves away and avoids it.
Albatross scores with a sloppy right hand. Otori should have avoided that one.
Otori slips a straight right by Albatross.
Albatross scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Albatross moves out of range of the leg kick from Otori.
Otori misses with a body kick.
Nice uppercut there from Otori.
Otori slips a jab from Albatross.
Otori tries to score with a low kick but Albatross moves his leg out of the way.
Albatross is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Otori.
Albatross lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T4#
Albatross throws a body punch but Otori moves out of range.
A jab from Albatross misses.
Otori thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Otori moves out of range of the leg kick from Albatross.
Otori throws out a loose jab but Albatross uses good head movement to avoid it.
Albatross checks a leg kick nicely.
Albatross looks to land a left hand but Otori moved out of range nicely.
Otori misses with a body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Albatross misses the target.
Otori connects with a right hand. Albatross shakes it off.
Albatross lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Albatross misses with a looping right.
Albatross misses with a low kick.
Otori moves out of range as Albatross strikes.
Otori only half commits to the counter leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Otori misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Otori looks to throw the jab but Albatross is out of range.
Otori throws out a loose jab but Albatross uses good head movement to avoid it.
Otori tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Albatross was well out of range. Poor timing from Otori.
Otori bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Albatross misses with an uppercut
and Otori counters with a left to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Albatross dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R3#
Otori throws a lazy head kick
letting Albatross counter with a right hand.
A slow jab from Albatross misses its intended target.
Albatross blocks a leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Albatross on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Albatross throws out a loose jab but Otori uses good head movement to avoid it.
Albatross cracks a nice hook into Otori's ribs.
Otori misses with an uppercut.
Albatross swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Otori misses with an uppercut
and Albatross counters with a stiff right hand.
A clash of legs there as Otori blocks the low kick.
Albatross wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Otori uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Albatross.
Albatross swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Otori.
Otori slips a straight right by Albatross.
Albatross feints and then cracks Otori's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Otori down.
Otori missing with a left hand there. Albatross was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Albatross slips a straight right by Otori.
A left lands for Albatross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Albatross throws a leg kick but Otori sees it coming and moves out of range.
Otori takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Albatross lands with a thumping leg kick. #T1#
Otori displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Albatross throws out the jab.
Otori throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Otori swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Albatross swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jab from Otori.
Otori fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Albatross is out of range.
Otori lands with a good body shot.
Otori thuds his right hand into Albatross's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Otori loads up on a big right hand but Albatross slips the punch.
Albatross cracks Otori with a good jab.
Otori dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Albatross loads up on a big right hand but Otori slips the punch.
Otori misses with a looping right.
Albatross moves away from the strike by Otori.
Albatross connects with an inside leg kick.
A slow jab from Albatross misses its intended target.
Albatross moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Albatross has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Otori finds it's way round the side to connect with Albatross's head.
Otori drops his hands momentarily and Albatross takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T2#
Nice defenses there by Otori.
Otori avoids the body shot from Albatross.
Otori connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Albatross's hands.
Albatross digs a good body shot into Otori's ribs.
Otori slips a straight right by Albatross.
Otori misses with a few strikes there.
Albatross looks to land a right hand but Otori moved out of range.
Otori now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Otori throws a leg kick that is checked
and Albatross counters with a nice leg kick.
Otori looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Otori takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Albatross throws a predictable looking body shot
and Otori counters with an inside leg kick.
Albatross fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Otori manages to avoid it.
Otori misses with a body kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Albatross misses the target.
Otori staying out of range there.
Albatross displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Otori throws out the jab.
Otori scoring well with a low kick there.
Otori avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Otori rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Albatross counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Albatross throws a jab but it's blocked by Otori.
Otori appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Otori takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Albatross fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Albatross tries to land a front kick but Otori steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Otori swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Albatross throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Otori sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Otori on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Albatross. Albatross obviously looking to wear him down.
Otori takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Otori throws a jab but it's blocked by Albatross.
A jab from Otori misses.
Albatross scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A slow jab from Albatross misses its intended target.
Albatross does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Otori jabs at Albatross's body.
Albatross looks to score with a jab to the body but Otori is just out of range.
Otori works the jab nicely.
Otori swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Otori throws the left hand but Albatross avoids the punch easily.
Otori swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Albatross does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #T4#
Albatross scores with a jab to the body.
Albatross pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Albatross misses the jab.
Otori lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Otori pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
It looked like Albatross was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Otori buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Albatross throws the kick towards the body but Otori avoids it.
Otori looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Otori keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Albatross.
Otori waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Albatross.
Albatross with the inside leg kick.
Albatross throws out a loose jab but Otori uses good head movement to avoid it.
Albatross bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Otori's head.
Otori connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Otori throws a low kick, looking for Albatross's leg but Albatross calmly moves out of range.
A big left from Albatross misses.
Otori thows a left - swing and a miss!
Albatross swings for the body but Otori moves out of range.
Otori throws a lazy right hand but Albatross sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Albatross clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
Some bone on bone action there as Otori checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Albatross tries to score with a low kick but Otori moves his leg out of the way.
Otori lands a leg kick that knocks Albatross off balance momentarily.
Otori lands an overhand right.
Otori darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Albatross throws a lazy right hand but Otori sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Otori fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Albatross has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Albatross takes one to the side of the head.
Albatross comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Albatross lands the left hand.
Albatross misses the jab.
Otori throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Albatross checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Otori cracks a nice hook into Albatross's ribs.
Albatross lands a really nice looking cross but Otori seems unphased.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Otori slips under a jab from Albatross.
A nice side step and Otori releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Otori ducks under a wild hook from Albatross.
Otori swings for the body but Albatross moves out of range.
Albatross moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T1#
Albatross throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Albatross misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Otori.
Otori looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Albatross misses with a hook. Otori ducked under it nicely.
Albatross moves out of range of the strikes.
Albatross looks to score with a jab to the body but Otori is just out of range.
Nice shot by Otori.
Albatross tests Otori's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Good work by Otori as he checks the leg kick.
Albatross scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Otori lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Albatross jabs Otori to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Albatross misses with a leg kick
and Otori counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Otori misses with an uppercut. Albatross saw that one coming.
Otori throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice uppercut there from Albatross.
Albatross throws a low kick, looking for Otori's leg but Otori calmly moves out of range.
A jab from Albatross misses.
Otori unleashes a big counter combination but Albatross bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
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!
Otori blocks a low kick nicely.#T2#
Albatross throws a hook to the side of Otori's head but Otori sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Otori only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Otori slips a straight right by Albatross.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Albatross.
Albatross connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Albatross staying out of range there.
Albatross misses with a left hand
letting Otori counter with a right hand.
Albatross takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Otori waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Albatross.
Otori wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Otori rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Albatross counters with a leg kick.
Albatross keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Otori.
Otori sizes up Albatross with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
An inside leg kick lands from Albatross.
Albatross checks a low kick from Otori.
Otori misses with an uppercut. Albatross saw that one coming.
Albatross thows a left - swing and a miss!
Otori cracks Albatross with an open hand slap.
Otori will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T3#
Albatross swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Otori.
Albatross ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Otori moves away.
Albatross throws out a loose jab but Otori uses good head movement to avoid it.
Albatross jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Otori steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Otori throws a front kick aimed at Albatross's knee but Albatross avoids it well.
Albatross 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.
Otori tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Albatross was well out of range. Poor timing from Otori.
Otori takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Albatross swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little jabbing left from Otori on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Albatross will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A slow jab from Otori misses its intended target.
Otori takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Albatross throws a body shot but no joy.
Otori goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Albatross was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Albatross throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Otori on the side of the head. #T4#
Otori misses with an uppercut. Albatross saw that one coming.
Otori tries to work over Albatross's front leg with a kick but Albatross checks it.
Albatross throws a jab when Otori was well out of range.
Otori throws a leg kick but Albatross sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Otori cracks Albatross with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Albatross checks a low kick from Otori.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body kick from Otori.
The fighters circle momentarily. Otori darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Albatross uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Otori.
Albatross throws a low kick but it's checked well by Otori.
Albatross scores with a leg kick.
Albatross keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big right from Albatross misses.
Otori checks the leg kick nicely there.
Otori takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Albatross scoring well with a low kick there.
Albatross avoids the body shot from Otori.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Albatross lands a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Johnny Albatross will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R5#
Albatross looks to land a left hand but Otori moved out of range nicely.
Shigeru Otori has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Albatross loads up on a big right hand but Otori slips the punch.
Albatross scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Albatross keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Otori.
Otori throws a nice looking combination but Albatross bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Albatross was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A slow jab from Otori misses its intended target.
Otori swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Albatross counters with a two punch combo.
Albatross takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Albatross checks a low kick from Otori.
Albatross throws a body shot but no joy.
Otori bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Otori throws a nice looking combination but Albatross bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A low kick from Otori is predictable there
and Albatross counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Albatross, as that shot connected.
A solid leg kick lands there for Albatross.
A nice leg kick lands there from Otori.
Albatross lands a two punch combo.
Otori has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Albatross.#T1#
Albatross lands a jab to the head.
Albatross throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Otori takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Otori looks to land a right hand but Albatross moved out of range.
Albatross swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A punch combination from Otori misses.
A big right from Otori misses.
Albatross lands an overhand right.
Albatross cracks Otori with an open hand slap.
Albatross lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Otori throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Albatross's jab looks to have found its range, popping Otori under the eye.
Otori on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Albatross connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
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!
Otori's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Albatross connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Otori scrambles back to his feet.
Albatross with the inside leg kick.
Albatross moves away from the strike by Otori.
Albatross with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T2#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Albatross.
Albatross lands a jab to the nose.
Otori pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Otori looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Albatross cracks Otori with a right hand to the side of the head.
That kick from Albatross tenderised Otori's leg. Otori is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nice uppercut there from Albatross.
A jab from Albatross finds it's way through Otori's defenses.
Otori throws a body shot but no joy.
Otori is looking to score with low kicks.
Otori misses with a two punch combination.
Albatross lands a nice shot to the body.
Albatross throws a leg kick which misses Otori's front leg but catches the back leg as Otori tries to avoid it.
Albatross throws a shot to the body.
Albatross with a hook.
Otori throws a low kick but it's checked well by Albatross.
Albatross displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #T3#
Albatross throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Otori sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Despite the aggression on Otori's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Albatross takes a swing at Otori's ribcage but misses.
Albatross backing away here, and Otori unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Otori throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Albatross misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd cheers as Albatross lands an impressive looking overhand right. Otori doesn't seem phased though.
Albatross scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Albatross throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Albatross.
Albatross jabs at Otori's body.
Albatross slips a jab from Otori.
Albatross pushes Otori away with a front kick.
A slow jab from Albatross misses its intended target.
Albatross lands a nice shot to the body.
Otori slips a jab from Albatross.
Decent striking displayed by Otori there.
Albatross throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Albatross. Otori does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Albatross lets loose with a powerful body kick. Otori will feel that in the morning.#T4#
Albatross cracks Otori with a good jab.
Albatross throws a jab when Otori was well out of range.
Otori moves out of range as Albatross strikes.
Albatross ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Otori throws the kick towards the body but Albatross avoids it.
Albatross misses with a straight left.
Albatross takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Albatross scores with a leg kick.
Albatross blocks a jab.
Otori misses with a head kick.
Albatross is looking to counter punch.
Albatross blocks a jab.
Otori takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A big right from Otori misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Otori takes one to the side of the head.
Albatross slips under a jab from Otori.
Johnny Albatross is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Albatross feints and then cracks Otori's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Otori down.
Albatross pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Otori back to the cage. Albatross follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 50:45
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 50:45
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Albatross!
Johnny Albatross retains his featherweight title!
A relieved looking Johnny Albatross thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: C266: Nakagawa vs Machado II
Date: Jan 07, 2024

#R1##CL#
Aalto rushes Otori and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Aalto lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Aalto lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Aalto lands a right hand that snaps the head of Otori backwards.
Aalto has a couple of punches blocked by Otori.
Aalto lands a body shot in the clinch.
Otori makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Otori is leaning against Aalto and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Aalto can't get the takedown.
Otori throws a punch but it's blocked by Aalto.
Otori working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Otori lands with a short shot to the head.
Otori tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Aalto as the two fighters clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Otori pushes Aalto back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aalto.
Aalto looking for a takedown.
Aalto jumps guard but Otori stands there with Aalto around his waist. Aalto gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Aalto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A right hook to the body lands for Otori.
Otori misses with a body punch.
Aalto misses with a punch to the body.
Otori lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T1#
Aalto tries to throw a body punch but Otori avoids it by throwing Aalto back against the cage.
Aalto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Aalto cracks Otori with a nice body shot.
Otori prevents a body shot from Aalto.
Aalto swings wildly with an uppercut but Otori uses good head movement to avoid it.
Otori misses with a hook to the ribs.
Aalto working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aalto.
Aalto misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Otori fails to land.
Aalto misses with a punch to the body.
Aalto misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Otori.
Otori stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Aalto is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Otori tries a body shot but Aalto blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Otori.
Aalto blocks an uppercut.
Aalto tries to pull guard but Otori won't allow it.
Otori lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Otori creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Aalto tries to score a body lock takedown but Otori shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Still in the clinch, Otori scores with a nice short uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Otori misses with some punches.
Otori lands a left hand.
With the fighters up against the cage, Otori throws an elbow but misses.
Otori tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Otori tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Otori lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Otori lands a left hand.
Aalto is trying to drag Otori to the mat but Otori just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Aalto tries to work over Otori's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Aalto blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Otori misses with a hook to the ribs.
Still in the clinch, Otori scores with a nice short uppercut.
Otori tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Otori.
A short uppercut from Aalto.
Otori struggles to land a body shot inside as Aalto controls his hands.
Otori prevents Aalto from breaking the clinch.#T3#
Aalto swings wildly with an uppercut but Otori uses good head movement to avoid it.
Otori tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Aalto.
With the fighters up against the cage, Otori throws an elbow but misses.
A head punch on the inside from Otori fails to land.
Aalto misses with a body punch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Otori.
Otori scores with a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from Otori.
Aalto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Aalto blocks an elbow strike.
Otori tries to work over Aalto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Otori fails to land.
Aalto fails to pull guard.
A head punch on the inside from Aalto fails to land.
Aalto lands a right hand.
Aalto has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Otori after a bit of a struggle.
Otori fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Otori works on Aalto's body with a couple of short punches.
Otori blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Otori tries to throw a body punch but Aalto avoids it by throwing Otori back against the cage. #TD#
Aalto successfully pulls guard. #SU2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Otori stands up from Aalto's guard - Otori perhaps looking for a knockout.
Shigeru Otori is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Aalto tries to clinch there but Otori circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Otori! But no joy.
Aalto gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Otori keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Aalto throws out a loose jab but Otori uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Otori on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Otori lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Otori throws a good cross that connects.
Donk. Otori catches Aalto right on the button with a cross.
Jab from Otori.
Otori checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Otori has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Aalto is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Otori lands a nice shot to the body.
Aalto shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Otori but Otori pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aalto takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Otori looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Aalto throws a body punch but Otori moves out of range.
Otori appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shigeru Otori dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
That kick from Otori tenderised Aalto's leg. Aalto is trying to keep his angry face on.
Decent striking displayed by Otori there.
No luck for Aalto with that takedown attempt.
Aalto misses the shot to the body.
Aalto looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Otori keeps Aalto at a distance using the push kick.
Aalto tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Otori swivels and escapes.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Otori. Aalto shrugs it off though.
Otori closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Shigeru Otori seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Aalto shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Otori but Otori pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Aalto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aalto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Otori was well out of range. Poor timing from Aalto.
Otori feints and then cracks Aalto's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Aalto down.
Aalto throws a shot from downtown. Otori moves away and avoids it.
Aalto chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Otori can pounce on him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aalto is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Aalto throws a low kick but Otori moves out of range easily.
Otori let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Aalto throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Otori's waist but Otori gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Aalto off to one side.
Otori scores with a jab to the jaw.
Aalto shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Otori defends it nicely.#T1#
Otori stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Otori wants it to stay on the feet.
A slow jab from Aalto misses its intended target.
Aalto has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Aalto there as he acknowledges the shot.
Otori lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Sloppy strikes from Otori. Those never looked like landing.
Otori scores with the left hand. Aalto knows he should have avoided that one.
Aalto motions for Otori to come forward. Aalto throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Otori thuds a left hand into Aalto's body.
Aalto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Otori checks a low kick from Aalto.
Otori lands a nice looking body shot.
Otori misses with a head kick.
Otori uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Aalto.
Aalto drops his hands momentarily and Otori takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Otori has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aalto on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Otori uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aalto.
Aalto misses with a body kick. #T2#
Otori checks a leg kick nicely.
Otori misses with a body shot
and Aalto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Otori tests Aalto's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Otori just misses with a punch to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Aalto blocks the leg kick.
Aalto takes one on the button.
A good leg kick by Otori.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Otori lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Otori tries a low kick but Aalto avoids it.
Otori missing with a left hand there. Aalto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Aalto lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Aalto checks a leg kick.
Aalto shoots in for a takedown but Otori shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Otori lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Aalto has a takedown stuffed.
An inside leg kick lands from Otori. #T3#
Otori fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Aalto has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Aalto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Otori moves away.
Aalto jabs at Otori's body.
Otori swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Aalto tries to clinch there but Otori circles away.
Aalto on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Otori scores with a leg kick.
Aalto fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Otori.
The fight stays on the outside here - Aalto looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Aalto backing away here, and Otori unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Aalto tries a head kick but it misses.
Otori slips a jab from Aalto.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Otori! But no joy.
Aalto shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Aalto has a takedown stuffed.
Otori pushes Aalto away with a front kick.
Otori connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Aalto's hands.
Otori keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Otori throws a nice inside leg kick.
Aalto on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Otori swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Aalto appears to be looking for a big counter.
Otori pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Aalto shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Otori but Otori pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Otori lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Otori throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Aalto takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Otori lands a jab.
Aalto takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Aalto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Otori throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Otori stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Otori wants it to stay on the feet.
Aalto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Otori fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aalto manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shigeru Otori showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Aalto 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.
Otori checks the leg kick nicely there.
Aalto misses with a head kick.
Otori connects with a single shot there.
Otori misses with a straight left.
Aalto tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Otori paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Otori swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL#
Aalto has Otori up against the cage in a clinch.
Otori unloads a knee to the mid-section. Aalto lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Aalto looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A nice right hand lands inside from Otori.
A right hand to the body from Otori.
Otori misses with a hook to the ribs.
Aalto will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aalto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Aalto is working for takedown but Otori is calmly controlling the position for now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Aalto makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Aalto blocks the elbow strike.
Otori lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Otori goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Otori is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#T1#
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Otori obliges.
Otori unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Aalto dodges an elbow strike from Otori.
Otori lands a shot to the body.
Otori digs a right hand into Aalto's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Aalto's gas tank.
Otori pushes Aalto back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Otori.
Otori lands a left hand that snaps the head of Aalto backwards.
Aalto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shigeru Otori seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Otori has a couple of punches blocked by Aalto.
Aalto blocks an elbow strike.
Otori tries to work over Aalto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Otori trying to land knees to the body.
Aalto managing to block the knees to the body from Otori.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Otori creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Aalto tries to pull guard but Otori forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Otori tries to throw a body punch but Aalto avoids it by throwing Otori back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Otori is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Otori throws an elbow that misses. #T2#
Otori lands a nice knee to the body.
Otori lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Aalto or not.
Otori crunches a lovely knee into Aalto's ribcage.
Otori lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Otori lands a body punch.
Otori lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Otori lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Otori works on Aalto's body with a couple of short punches.
Otori lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Aalto backwards.
Otori struggles to land a body shot inside as Aalto controls his hands.
Otori works on Aalto's body with a couple of short punches.
Otori misses with an elbow strike.
Otori goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Knees to the body from Otori.
Otori lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Aalto is trying to pull guard but Otori has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Aalto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aalto throws a punch but it's blocked by Otori.
Otori lands with a short shot to the head.
Otori throws a punch but it's blocked by Aalto.
Michael Aalto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
A right handed body shot lands from Otori.
Otori lands a nice shot to the body.
Aalto struggles to land a body shot inside as Otori controls his hands.
Otori presses Aalto against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A body shot lands from Otori.
Otori lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Aalto.
Otori lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Aalto backwards.
Otori misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Otori.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aalto.
Aalto takes a shot to the head.
Otori swings wildly with an uppercut but Aalto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Otori utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Otori lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Otori lands a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Otori creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Otori can't find room to land a body shot as Aalto controls the action. #T4#
Otori struggles to land a body shot inside as Aalto controls his hands.
Otori lands with a left to the head.
Aalto is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Otori blocks an uppercut.
Otori blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Otori blocking some punches.
Otori tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Otori lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Aalto.
Aalto's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Otori lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Aalto lands a body shot.
Otori tries to land knees in the clinch but Aalto avoids the damage to the body.
Otori stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Aalto avoids the elbow strike from Otori, against the cage.
A short left from Otori.
A left hand lands to the body for Otori.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Otori lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Aalto prevents a body shot from Otori.
Otori lands a hook that snaps the head of Aalto backwards.
Shigeru Otori is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Otori blocks an uppercut.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 26:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shigeru Otori!
Shigeru Otori decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: C265: Tosen vs Myers II
Date: Dec 31, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Grandis rushes Demenok and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Grandis misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grandis.
A right hook to the body lands for Demenok.
Grandis lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Grandis blocking some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Demenok.
Demenok tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grandis.
Demenok blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Demenok scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Demenok lands a hook that snaps the head of Grandis backwards.
Demenok lands a nice shot to the body.
Demenok stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Demenok blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Demenok blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Demenok 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!
Demenok lands a hook that snaps the head of Grandis backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Grandis.
Demenok swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grandis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've been informed that Grandis has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Still in the clinch, Demenok scores with a nice short uppercut.
Grandis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Demenok lands a nice shot to the body.
Demenok scores with a shot to the side of Grandis's head. #T1#
Grandis lands a body punch.
A short uppercut from Grandis.
A nice right hand lands inside from Grandis.
Demenok lands a left hand that snaps the head of Grandis backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Grandis.
Grandis tries a body shot but Demenok blocks it.
Grandis pushes Demenok back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Demenok tries to work over Grandis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Demenok lands a body shot in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Demenok fails to land.
A nice right hand lands inside from Demenok.
Demenok lands a nice shot to the body.
Grandis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Grandis swings wildly with an uppercut but Demenok uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grandis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Grandis can't find room to land a body shot as Demenok controls the action.
Grandis pushes Demenok back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Demenok doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Grandis has a couple of punches blocked by Demenok.
Demenok lands a body punch in the clinch.
Demenok goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T2#
Grandis misses with a punch to the body.
Demenok tries a body shot but Grandis blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Demenok.
Demenok lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Grandis backwards. #BC#
Demenok breaks the clinch. #CL#
Demenok has closed the distance and engaged Grandis in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Demenok fails to land.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Grandis.
Demenok can't find room to land a body shot as Grandis controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Demenok fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Grandis fails to land.
Demenok digs a right hand underneath Grandis's ribcage. Grandis let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Grandis lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Demenok misses with some punches.
Grandis lands a left hand.
Grandis lands a body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Grandis creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Grandis lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Demenok backwards.
Grandis blocks a body shot from Demenok.
Demenok lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Grandis lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Grandis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Grandis misses with the head strike.
Grandis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Grandis can't find room to land a body shot as Demenok controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Demenok.
Grandis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short body shot lands from Demenok as the two fighters clinch.
A short left from Grandis.
Demenok lands a right hand.
Grandis misses with a punch to the body.
Demenok tries to work over Grandis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Grandis tries to work over Demenok's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Demenok fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Grandis struggles to land a body shot inside as Demenok controls his hands.
Grandis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Demenok goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Grandis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grandis lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Demenok lands a left hand that snaps the head of Grandis backwards.
Grandis misses with a punch on the inside.
Demenok scores with a nice hook to the head.
Grandis throws a punch but it's blocked by Demenok. #T4#
Grandis swings wildly with an uppercut but Demenok uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grandis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Demenok is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Demenok blocks a body shot from Grandis.
Demenok blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Demenok.
Grandis lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Demenok.
Demenok scores with a shot to the side of Grandis's head.
Demenok misses with a short punch on the inside.
Demenok misses with a punch to the body.
Grandis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Grandis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Demenok.
Grandis blocking some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grandis lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Demenok.
Demenok lands with a right to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Demenok creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Demenok.
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 Rukter Demenok will probably get the nod.
That's time! Demenok's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Grandis lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Demenok has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Demenok and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#CL2#
Grandis moves into the clinch.
Demenok lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Grandis or not.
Demenok lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Grandis has a couple of punches blocked by Demenok.
Demenok misses with a hook to the ribs.
Grandis lands a hook to the side of the head.
Demenok lands a right hand.
Demenok lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Demenok blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Grandis.
Grandis lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Demenok backwards.
Grandis throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Demenok.
Demenok goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Demenok lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Grandis backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Demenok throws a head punch that misses.
Demenok lands a left hand.
Grandis misses with some punches.
Demenok scores with a shot to the side of Grandis's head.
Grandis blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Demenok. #T1#
Demenok blocking some punches.
Demenok lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Demenok lands a body punch in the clinch.
Grandis struggles to land a body shot inside as Demenok controls his hands.
Demenok works on Grandis's body with a couple of short punches.
Demenok tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Demenok misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rukter Demenok has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Grandis lands a shoulder strike.
Grandis can't find room to land a body shot as Demenok controls the action.
Demenok lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #ROC#Grandis is rocked!
A nice left hand lands by Demenok.
Grandis is still on wobbly legs! Can Demenok finish him?
Demenok lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Grandis backwards.
A short body shot lands from Demenok as the two fighters clinch.
Demenok lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Demenok throws a big uppercut that drops Grandis! More strikes from Demenok and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Grandis lies dazed against the cage as Demenok celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rukter Demenok!
Rukter Demenok thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: HRL48
Date: Dec 30, 2023

#R1#
Diaz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Diaz throws a poor cross that misses
and Diaz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Diaz misses with a lunging right hand
and McCoy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Noel Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A lazy left from Diaz finds it's target.
McCoy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Diaz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McCoy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diaz manages to avoid it.
McCoy misses with a looping left.
Diaz misses with a looping right.
Diaz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McCoy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McCoy looks to land a combination but Diaz avoids it well.
Diaz lands a jab to McCoy's midsection.
Nice jab there from Diaz. #ROC2#McCoy is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diaz lands a nice hook to McCoy's body. McCoy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Oh McCoy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Diaz connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks McCoy out cold! This one is over in a flash!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Noel Diaz!
Noel Diaz decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: C262: Albatross vs Femme II
Date: Dec 24, 2023

#R1#
Otori looks to land a right hand but Jean Baptiste moved out of range.
Jean Baptiste steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Otori. That one must have hurt.
Otori throws out a powerful jab.
Jean Baptiste scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Otori lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jean Baptiste avoids the body shot from Otori.
Jean Baptiste was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jean Baptiste slips under a jab from Otori.
Jean Baptiste tried to counter with a leg kick but Otori avoided it.
Otori takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jean Baptiste misses with an uppercut.
Jean Baptiste just misses with a punch to the body.
Otori turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jean Baptiste has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic in the buildup to the fight.
Jean Baptiste misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Otori.
Otori looks to score with a jab to the body but Jean Baptiste is just out of range.
Otori lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Otori slips a straight right by Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste throws out a leg kick but Otori moves out of range and Jean Baptiste only half commits.
Otori flicks out a counter leg kick but Jean Baptiste steps away.
A jab from Otori finds it's way through Jean Baptiste's defenses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jean Baptiste throws a predictable looking body shot
and Otori counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Otori misses with a body punch
and Otori takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Jean Baptiste ducks under a wild hook from Otori.
Jean Baptiste throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Otori counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jean Baptiste throws the kick towards the body but Otori avoids it.
Jean Baptiste misses with a wild body shot.
Otori throws a big counter head kick but Jean Baptiste avoids it with no problem.
Jean Baptiste blocks a low kick nicely.
It appears Jean Baptiste was looking to counter with a kick there.
Crunch! Otori slams his shin into Jean Baptiste's torso.
Otori tries a low kick but Jean Baptiste avoids it.
Jean Baptiste on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Otori. Jean Baptiste does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jean Baptiste is looking to counter punch.
Jean Baptiste throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jean Baptiste steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Otori.
Jean Baptiste misses the shot to the body.
Jean Baptiste checks the leg kick.
Jean Baptiste fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Otori looks to land a body kick but Jean Baptiste moved away.
Otori takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jean Baptiste misses with a wild body shot.
Otori finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #T2#
Otori on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Otori misses with a hook
and Jean Baptiste counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jean Baptiste throws a wild body kick that Otori sees coming a mile off.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jean Baptiste.
A nice leg kick lands there from Otori.
Jean Baptiste is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Otori.
Jean Baptiste looks to throw the jab but Otori is out of range.
Otori lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Otori takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Shigeru Otori seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jean Baptiste throws a body shot but no joy.
Jean Baptiste throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Otori sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jean Baptiste takes a swing at Otori's ribcage but misses.
Otori is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jean Baptiste with a body shot.
Otori swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Jean Baptiste counter with a right hand.
Otori ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Otori takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Otori lands a lovely overhand right.
Otori throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Jean Baptiste to counter with a crisp jab.
Jean Baptiste scores with a hook.
Jean Baptiste misses with a body kick. #T3#
Jean Baptiste tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Otori uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jean Baptiste.
No joy there for Otori, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Otori swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Otori sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Jean Baptiste misses the target.
Jean Baptiste walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Otori misses with a looping left.
Jean Baptiste walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Otori checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jean Baptiste misses with a lunging right hand
and Otori counters with a leg kick.
Jean Baptiste 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.
Jean Baptiste is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jean Baptiste throws a hook but Otori avoids it easily.
Jean Baptiste uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Otori.
Otori thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jean Baptiste is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jean Baptiste lands the left hand.
Jean Baptiste looks to land a body kick but Otori moved away.#T4#
Jean Baptiste takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jean Baptiste.
Otori connects with the punch.
Jean Baptiste scoring well with a low kick there.
Good leg kick by Otori.
Jean Baptiste lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Otori throws a lazy right hand but Jean Baptiste sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jean Baptiste misses with a kick to the body
and Otori counters with a nice kick to the body.
Otori throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Otori turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jean Baptiste goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jean Baptiste displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Otori throws out the jab.
It looked like Jean Baptiste wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Otori missing with a left hand there. Jean Baptiste was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Otori connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Otori throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jean Baptiste tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Otori was well out of range. Poor timing from Jean Baptiste.
A countering left hand to the body from Otori misses.
Jean Baptiste thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Shigeru Otori will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Jean Baptiste misses with an uppercut. Otori saw that one coming.
Otori lands a jab.
Otori lands with a nice body punch.
Jean Baptiste throws a leg kick that misses.
Otori lands a nice hook to Jean Baptiste's body. Jean Baptiste takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Some bone on bone action there as Jean Baptiste checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jean Baptiste fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jean Baptiste misses the jab.
A big left from Jean Baptiste misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jean Baptiste.
Otori moves out of range of the body kick from Jean Baptiste.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab lands there for Otori.
Good shot there by Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Otori was well out of range. Poor timing from Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste misses with an uppercut. Otori saw that one coming.
Jean Baptiste takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jean Baptiste takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T1#
Otori just misses with a punch to the body.
Jean Baptiste scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jean Baptiste walks into a left hand.
Jean Baptiste lands a really nice looking cross but Otori seems unphased.
Jean Baptiste throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Otori sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Otori steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Jean Baptiste. That one must have hurt.
Jean Baptiste feints and then cracks Otori's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Otori down.
Jean Baptiste connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Otori's hands.
Jean Baptiste throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Otori! But no joy.
Jean Baptiste looks to land a right hand but Otori moved out of range.
Otori does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Jean Baptiste swings widly with a right hand
and Otori counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Otori attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sloppy strikes from Otori. Those never looked like landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Otori clobbers Jean Baptiste with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nice body punch from Jean Baptiste.
Otori throws a poor cross that misses
and Jean Baptiste counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Otori throws a big shot that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Jean Baptiste misses the target.#T2#
Jean Baptiste takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Otori checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Otori sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Jean Baptiste waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Otori.
Shigeru Otori seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jean Baptiste tries to land a leg kick but Otori saw it coming and moves away.
Jean Baptiste shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jean Baptiste ducks under a wild hook from Otori.
Jean Baptiste tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Otori manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A solid leg kick lands there for Otori.
Otori lands with a right hand.
Jean Baptiste steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Otori.
Jean Baptiste was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Otori tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jean Baptiste is able to avoid easily.
A swing and a miss from Otori.
Jean Baptiste pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Otori misses with a wild body shot.
Otori uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jean Baptiste.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Otori scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #T3#
Otori looks to throw the jab but Jean Baptiste is out of range.
Otori goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
It looked like Jean Baptiste was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Otori.
Otori throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jean Baptiste misses the body punch
and Otori cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jean Baptiste looks to land a left hand but Otori moved out of range nicely.
Jean Baptiste throws a sloppy head kick and Otori moves out of range easily.
Jean Baptiste throws a wild body kick that Otori sees coming a mile off.
Otori throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jean Baptiste counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Otori connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jean Baptiste momentarily.
Jean Baptiste throws the left hand but Otori avoids the punch easily.
Otori misses with a hook. Jean Baptiste ducked under it nicely.
Otori misses with a low kick.
Jean Baptiste thinks about countering with a body kick.
Jean Baptiste steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Otori.
Otori throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jean Baptiste misses with a leg kick.
Otori sizes up Jean Baptiste with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T4#
Otori ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jean Baptiste moves away.
Otori tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jean Baptiste was well out of range. Poor timing from Otori.
Jean Baptiste cracks a nice hook into Otori's ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jean Baptiste takes a swing at Otori's ribcage but misses.
Otori throws a hook but Jean Baptiste avoids it easily.
Jean Baptiste blocks a low kick nicely.
Jean Baptiste is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Otori.
Jean Baptiste throws a push kick but Otori slaps the foot to one side.
Jean Baptiste avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jean Baptiste is looking to land body kicks.
Otori ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jean Baptiste moves away.
Jean Baptiste keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jean Baptiste moves out of range of the strikes.
Otori with a nice calf kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jean Baptiste lands a nice looking kick to the body. Otori takes a step back to recover.
Good leg kick by Jean Baptiste.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Shigeru Otori will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Otori misses with a lunging right hand
and Jean Baptiste counters with a solid body kick.
Otori throws a shot from downtown. Jean Baptiste moves away and avoids it.
Jean Baptiste moves out of range of the leg kick from Otori.
Otori blocks a leg kick.
Jean Baptiste swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice body kick from Jean Baptiste.
Otori tries to score with a low kick but Jean Baptiste moves his leg out of the way.
Jean Baptiste moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Jean Baptiste ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Otori throws a right and a left that Jean Baptiste avoids nicely.
Jean Baptiste avoids the body shot from Otori.
Otori is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jean Baptiste.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jean Baptiste shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Otori throws a head kick but Jean Baptiste moves out of range.
Jean Baptiste misses with a body shot.
Jean Baptiste walks into a stiff left hand from Otori.
Jean Baptiste fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Otori has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T1#
Jean Baptiste uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Otori.
Jean Baptiste throws a predictable looking body shot
and Otori counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Otori looks to score with a jab to the body but Jean Baptiste is just out of range.
Otori comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jean Baptiste lands with a thumping leg kick.
Otori moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jean Baptiste is looking to chop away at Otori's legs.
Jean Baptiste uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jean Baptiste misses with a body shot.
Otori misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jean Baptiste counters with a straight right hand.
A swing and a miss from Otori.
Jean Baptiste swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jean Baptiste throws a shot from downtown. Otori moves away and avoids it.
Otori's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Otori connects with the punch.
Otori with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jean Baptiste thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jean Baptiste looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
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!
Otori keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jean Baptiste. Otori does a little dance to reset his feet.
Otori throws a counter combo.#T2#
Otori misses with a hook.
As Otori backs away, Jean Baptiste returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Otori punishes Jean Baptiste's body with a nice straight punch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jean Baptiste.
Brady Jean Baptiste has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A looping hook to the body misses from Otori. Jean Baptiste does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jean Baptiste is looking to counter the offense by Otori and move into the clinch.
Jean Baptiste moves away from the strike by Otori.
Otori has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Jean Baptiste.
Otori lands a nice shot to the body.
Otori takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Otori misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste walks into a straight right hand from Otori.
Jean Baptiste throws a big shot that misses.
A punch combination from Otori misses.
Otori scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jean Baptiste takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jean Baptiste moves away from the strike by Otori.
An attempted straight right counter from Jean Baptiste misses the target.
Otori tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Otori takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T3#
Otori is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste misses with a jab to the body
and Otori counters with a nice uppercut.
Jean Baptiste takes a swing at Otori's ribcage but misses.
A slow jab from Jean Baptiste misses its intended target.
Jean Baptiste uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Otori.
Jean Baptiste lands with an uppercut that bounces Otori off the cage and back into range.
Otori throws a sloppy body shot
and Jean Baptiste connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Otori misses with a wild body shot.
Jean Baptiste misses with a two punch combination.
Jean Baptiste looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jean Baptiste on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Otori. Otori obviously looking to wear him down.
Otori throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jean Baptiste fails with an attempt to clinch.
The crowd cheers as Jean Baptiste lands an impressive looking overhand right. Otori doesn't seem phased though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Otori throws out a powerful jab.
Otori jabs Jean Baptiste right on the nose. Jean Baptiste blinks but takes it well.#T4#
Jean Baptiste on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Otori. Otori obviously looking to wear him down.
Otori throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jean Baptiste stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Otori uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jean Baptiste.
Otori avoids a kick to the body.
A good leg kick by Otori.
Otori fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jean Baptiste checks it well.
Otori on the wrong end of a nice hook.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Otori.
Otori lands with a nice body punch.
Otori scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Otori avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Otori ducks under a wild hook from Jean Baptiste.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jean Baptiste tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Otori was well out of range. Poor timing from Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Otori.
Jean Baptiste gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Shigeru Otori is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A jab from Jean Baptiste does it's job there.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Shigeru Otori.
Well Otori 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shigeru Otori!
A relieved looking Shigeru Otori thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: MMAH 100
Date: Dec 22, 2023

#R1#
A swing and a miss from Johnson.
A little feinted left hand from Gordon on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Johnson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Johnson misses with a straight right.
Johnson throws a body kick that misses #TD#
and Gordon counters with a single leg into guard. Johnson didn't expect that.
Gordon distracts Johnson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Johnson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Johnson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Gordon postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Johnson is looking to stand up but Gordon isn't so interested in that idea. #T1#
Gordon is in close to Johnson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Gordon forces his way into half guard.
Gordon looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Johnson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Gordon looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Johnson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Gordon content to control rather than advance.
Gordon is nestled in close to Johnson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Gordon 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.
Gordon slips a nice elbow through Johnson's hands, connecting with Johnson's forehead.
Gordon perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Gordon is nestled in close to Johnson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Gordon stops Johnson from getting back to his feet.
Gordon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Johnson taking some punishment here, with Gordon in his half guard.
Johnson is looking to escape.
Johnson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gordon scores with a couple of nice shots.
Johnson is trying to stand back up but Gordon is controlling him
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T2#
Johnson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Gordon is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gordon working the head and body with strikes.
Gordon stops Johnson from getting back to his feet.
Gordon lands with a punch from half guard.
Johnson tries to kick Gordon off but Gordon keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gordon 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.
Johnson taking some punishment here, with Gordon in his half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Gordon connects with a nice short shot to Johnson's temple. #ROC#Johnson is rocked!
Johnson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Johnson is still in real trouble! Can Gordon finish him?
Johnson seems to have recovered his senses.
Gordon looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Johnson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Gordon takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Gordon looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Gordon seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Gordon is keen to just control but Johnson is a slippery customer.#T3#
Gordon scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Johnson is trying to stand.
Gordon takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Gordon drops an elbow to the side of Johnson's head.
Gordon lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Johnson quite badly. Johnson pulls Gordon in close trying to recover. Gordon postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Johnson on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Johnson doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Noah Gordon!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 11, 2023

#R1#
Dantes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dantes is looking to land body kicks.
Dantes takes a swing at Nuno's ribcage but misses.
Dantes's corner calls for a 1-2. Dantes obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Dantes scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nuno in his tracks.
Dantes jabs Nuno to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dantes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nuno sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dantes throws an uppercut from hell that sends Nuno clean off his feet! He's out cold! Dantes stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Edmond Dantes!
A very excited looking Edmond Dantes made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: HRL42
Date: Dec 10, 2023

#R1#
Green blocks a jab.
Green throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Diaz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Diaz uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Diaz lands a slapping body shot.
Green looks to land a right hand but Diaz moved out of range.
Green is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Diaz just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Green has gone limp and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Noel Diaz!
Noel Diaz decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: C257: Lehto vs Inhanamoto II
Date: Dec 10, 2023

#R1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Myers.
Otori fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jab by Myers.
Myers waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Otori.
Otori bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A low kick lands for Myers.
A clash of legs there as Myers blocks the low kick.
Otori misses with a body kick.
Myers throws a hook but Otori avoids it easily.
Otori does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
It looked like Myers wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Myers throws an off balance right hand
and Otori counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Myers throws a hook to the side of Otori's head but Otori sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Myers misses with a looping right.
Otori throws a leg kick which misses Myers's front leg but catches the back leg as Myers tries to avoid it.
Otori moves out of range as Myers strikes.
Myers moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Myers scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Otori misses with a hook.
Otori avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Myers has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Otori.
Otori fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Myers throws a lazy uppercut
and Otori counters with a stiff right hand.
Otori fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Myers is out of range. #T1#
The crowd cheers as Otori lands an impressive looking overhand right. Myers doesn't seem phased though.
Otori is looking to score with low kicks.
Myers looks to throw the jab but Otori is out of range.
Otori keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Myers connects with an inside leg kick.
Myers connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Otori misses with a wild body shot.
Myers checks the leg kick nicely there.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Myers checks a leg kick.
A jab from Otori misses.
Otori thumps Myers with a low kick.
Otori looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Otori fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Myers manages to avoid it.
Myers cracks Otori with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A decent looking cross lands there for Myers.
Otori tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Myers is able to avoid easily.
Otori throws a low kick but Myers avoids it.
Otori tries a low kick but Myers avoids it.
Myers has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Undisputed in the buildup to the fight.
Otori scores with a jab. Myers acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Myers misses with an uppercut. #T2#
Myers just misses with a punch to the body.
It seemed like Otori was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Myers swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Otori throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Myers does it's job there.
Myers closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Myers on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Good leg kick by Myers.
Otori swings for the body but Myers moves out of range.
Otori takes a swing at Myers's ribcage but misses.
Myers slips under a jab from Otori.
Otori throws a chopping leg kick but Myers manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Myers slips under a jab from Otori.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nice jab there from Myers.
Otori on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Otori throws a leg kick but Myers sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Myers digs a good body shot into Otori's ribs.
A punch lands to the side of Otori 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Otori uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Myers.
A clash of legs there as Myers blocks the low kick.
Otori thumps Myers with a low kick.#T3#
The fighters circling - Myers throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A jab from Otori finds it's way through Myers's defenses.
Myers bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Myers loads up on a big right hand but Otori slips the punch.
Otori moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Myers moves away from the strike by Otori.
Myers is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Otori.
Otori does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Myers showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Otori.
Myers was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Myers throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Myers avoids a kick to the body.
Myers throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Otori swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Otori throws a body shot but no joy.
An inside leg kick lands from Myers.
Otori lunges at Myers with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Myers's hand.
Otori scores with a shot to the body.
Otori pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Myers jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Otori misses the target. #T4#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Myers.
Myers on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Otori. Otori obviously looking to wear him down.
Otori tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Myers was well out of range. Poor timing from Otori.
Myers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Otori moves away.
Otori misses the shot to the body.
Myers bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Otori swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice leg kick from Myers, right into the meat of the thigh.
Myers misses with a wild body shot.
Otori blocks a jab.
Otori scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Otori fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Myers is out of range.
Myers moves away from the strike by Otori.
Otori has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Myers.
Otori's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Otori misses with a combination
and Myers counters with a nice leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Otori misses with a hook. Myers ducked under it nicely.
Myers throws the left hand but Otori avoids the punch easily.
Otori is looking to chop away at Myers's legs.
Myers is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Myers lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Shigeru Otori will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Otori fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Myers is out of range.
Otori slips a straight right by Myers.
Otori throws a low kick but Myers avoids it.
Otori jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A slapping leg kick lands for Myers.
Myers tries to work over Otori's front leg with a kick but Otori checks it.
Myers throws a leg kick but Otori sees it coming and moves out of range.
Otori swings widly with a right hand
and Myers connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Otori throws a low kick, looking for Myers's leg but Myers calmly moves out of range.
Otori misses with a straight left.
Myers slips a jab from Otori.
Otori thows a left - swing and a miss!
Good standup being displayed there by Otori as he connects with a hook.
Myers misses with an uppercut. Otori saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Myers.
Otori misses with a series of wild punches.
A little feinted left hand from Myers on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Otori missing with a left hand there. Myers was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Myers misses the jab.
Otori follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Otori avoids a kick to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Otori blocks the leg kick. #T1#
Otori fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Myers manages to avoid it.
Myers scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Myers misses the shot to the body.
Jab, jab by Otori - just one landing.
Otori throws a leg kick which misses Myers's front leg but catches the back leg as Myers tries to avoid it.
Myers throws a body punch but Otori moves out of range.
Myers throws a solid leg kick but Otori takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Myers.
Otori looks to throw the jab but Myers is out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Otori lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Myers has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Myers and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Otori keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Myers misses with a looping left.
Myers checks the leg kick.
Myers is looking to land body kicks.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Otori!
A lazy left from Myers finds it's target.
Otori misses with a leg kick
and Otori takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Myers drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Otori lands with a thumping leg kick.
Good work by Otori as he checks the leg kick.#T2#
Myers looks for the body kick but Otori saw that one coming.
Myers scores with a jab to the jaw.
Otori looks to land a body kick but Myers moved away.
Myers misses with a hook.
Myers throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Myers. Otori does a little dance to reset his feet.
Myers misses with a straight left.
Otori connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Otori looks to throw the jab but Myers is out of range.
Myers attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Good shot there by Myers.
Otori moves away from the strike by Myers.
Otori lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Otori lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Otori throws a low kick, looking for Myers's leg but Myers calmly moves out of range.
Myers scores with a hook to the body. Otori takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Otori misses with a hook
and Otori takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Otori blocks a jab.
Otori misses the jab.#T3#
Otori works the jab nicely.
Otori moves away from the strike by Myers.
Otori looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Myers lands the left hand.
Otori fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Myers manages to avoid it.
Myers looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Otori wants to land a leg kick but Myers is out of range.
Myers was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cornelius Myers is winning the standup battle so far.
Myers scores with a nice strike.
Myers has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Otori.
Myers scores with a punch to the head.
Myers lands a nice hook to Otori's body. Otori takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Myers ducks under a wild hook from Otori.
Otori thumps Myers with a low kick.
A swing and a miss from Otori.
Otori ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Otori shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Myers lets loose with a powerful body kick. Otori will feel that in the morning.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Myers throws a lazy right hand but Otori sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Myers keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Otori.
Myers is looking to counter punch.
Otori throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Otori takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T4#
Otori thumps Myers with a low kick.
Otori takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Myers slips a jab from Otori.
Otori waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Myers.
Myers ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Myers waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Otori.
Myers throws a big shot that misses.
Otori uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Myers.
A lazy left from Myers finds it's target.
Otori tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Myers was well out of range. Poor timing from Otori.
Otori throws a low kick but Myers avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from Myers on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Myers misses the jab.
Otori tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Myers jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Otori ducks under a wild hook from Myers.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Otori fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Myers manages to avoid it.
Myers throwing a counter right hand but Otori manages to avoid it.
Otori connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Myers swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Otori goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A jab lands there for Otori.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Cornelius Myers will probably get the nod.
That's time! Myers's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Otori just misses with a punch to the body.
Myers misses with a leg kick
and Otori counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Myers 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.
Otori displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Myers throws out the jab.
Myers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice uppercut there from Otori.
Otori throws a low kick but Myers moves out of range easily.
And Myers counters with a quick kick to the body but Otori blocks it.
Myers misses with a low kick.
Otori slips a straight right by Myers.
Myers pivots, looking for a leg kick but Otori is out of range and Myers settles back down.
Myers darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nice body punch from Otori.
Myers lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Otori at a distance.
Myers checks a leg kick nicely.
A big right from Myers misses.
Otori throws out a counter right but Myers avoids it with no problem.
Otori ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Myers moves away.
The fighters circling - Myers throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Myers backing away here, and Otori unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Myers missing with a left hand there. Otori was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Otori is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Myers.
It looked like Myers wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Otori tests Myers's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1#
A bone on bone clash there as Otori blocks the leg kick.
Myers pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Myers misses with a straight right.
Otori ducks right into an uppercut from Myers.
Myers throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Otori was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Myers keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Otori throws a body shot but no joy.
Otori has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Myers tries to land a leg kick but Otori saw it coming and moves away.
Otori is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Myers loads up on a big right hand but Otori slips the punch.
Good work by Otori as he checks the leg kick.
Myers throws a jab but it's blocked by Otori.
Myers misses with a looping left.
A combination from Otori does no damage.
Otori takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Otori throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Good work by Otori as he checks the leg kick.
Otori's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Myers connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Otori scrambles back to his feet.
Otori keeps Myers at a distance using the push kick. #T2#
Myers fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Otori looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Otori throws a hook to the side of Myers's head but Myers sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Otori digs a good hook to Myers's body.
Otori dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Myers. That did some damage!
A telegraphed right hand from Myers misses the target.
Otori scores with the left hand. Myers knows he should have avoided that one.
Otori throws a hook but Myers avoids it easily.
Otori throws a jab when Myers was well out of range.
Myers takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Otori moves out of range of the leg kick from Myers.
Otori misses with an attempted mid kick.
It looked like Myers wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Myers thuds a left hand into Otori's body.
Myers ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Otori throws a chopping leg kick but Myers manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Myers throwing a counter right hand but Otori manages to avoid it.
Otori misses with the combination.
A big right from Myers misses.
Myers misses with a looping right.
Otori bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3#
Otori moves out of range of the strikes.
Otori flicks out a counter leg kick but Myers steps away.
Myers takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Otori ducks under a wild hook from Myers.
Otori pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Otori ducks under a wild hook from Myers.
Otori looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Otori is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Otori takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Otori slips a straight right by Myers.
Myers throws a looping overhand right but Otori ducks down to avoid it.
Otori scores with a spinning back kick!
Myers tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Otori is able to avoid easily.
Myers moves out of range of the strikes.
Otori walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Otori lands a jab to the nose.
Myers ducks under a wild hook from Otori.
Otori getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Otori keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Myers throws a shot from downtown. Otori moves away and avoids it.#T4#
Otori checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Otori cracks Myers with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Otori slips a straight right by Myers.
Myers misses the shot to the body.
Otori tries to work over Myers's front leg with a kick but Myers checks it.
Myers appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Myers.
Myers ducks right into an uppercut from Otori.
Otori misses the shot to the body.
Otori lands a right hook to the body.
Otori defending well as Myers loads up on a big left hand.
Otori misses the shot to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Otori.
Myers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Otori was well out of range. Poor timing from Myers.
A looping hook to the body misses from Otori. Myers does a little dance to reset his feet.
Myers scoring well with a low kick there.
Myers throws the kick towards the body but Otori avoids it.
Otori shapes to counter with a head kick.
Otori stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Myers.
Myers connects with a right hand. Otori shakes it off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Shigeru Otori just about did enough to take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
Otori has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Otori there as he acknowledges the shot.
Otori swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Myers counters with an inside leg kick.
Myers misses with an uppercut. Otori saw that one coming.
Otori throws out a loose jab but Myers uses good head movement to avoid it.
Otori uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Myers.
Otori throws out a counter right but Myers avoids it with no problem.
Myers takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Myers throws a low kick, looking for Otori's leg but Otori calmly moves out of range.
Otori tries to land a leg kick but Myers saw it coming and moves away.
Myers cracks Otori with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Myers moves out of range of the body kick.
Otori throws out a leg kick but Myers moves out of range and Otori only half commits.
A looping hook to the body misses from Otori. Myers does a little dance to reset his feet.
Myers on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Otori moves away from the strike by Myers.
Otori 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.
Myers throws an overhand right that lands on Otori's shoulder, as Otori tries to avoid the shot.
Otori swings widly with a right hand
and Myers counters with a good low kick that Otori was not able to check.
Myers ducks under a wild hook from Otori.
Otori with the inside leg kick. #T1#
Otori throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Myers counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Myers connects with a jab.
Otori lands a nice hook to Myers's body. Myers takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Myers throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Otori.
Myers looks to land a body kick but Otori moved away.
Myers scoring well with a low kick there.
Otori walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Otori swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A jab lands there for Otori.
Otori throws a jab but it's blocked by Myers.
Myers is looking to counter punch.
Myers digs a good hook to Otori's body.
Myers moves out of range as Otori strikes.
A swing and a miss from Myers.
Myers jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Otori blocks a jab.
Some bone on bone action there as Otori checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Myers takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T2#
Myers ducks under a wild hook from Otori.
Myers connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Myers misses with a looping right.
Myers throws a hook but Otori avoids it easily.
Otori keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Myers.
Otori throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Myers sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Otori lands a body shot.
Otori misses with an uppercut. Myers saw that one coming.
Otori throws a hook but Myers avoids it easily.
Otori connects with an inside leg kick.
Otori avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Good work by Otori as he checks the leg kick.
Otori doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Otori looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Otori throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Myers throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Otori counters with a nice leg kick.
Myers looks to land a left hand but Otori moved out of range nicely.
Otori swings for the body but Myers moves out of range.
Otori scores with a shot to the body. #T3#
That kick from Otori tenderised Myers's leg. Myers is trying to keep his angry face on.
Otori throws a jab when Myers was well out of range.
A big left from Otori misses.
Myers thows a left - swing and a miss!
Otori paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Myers checks a leg kick nicely.
Otori misses the shot to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Myers as he connects with a hook.
Myers thows a left - swing and a miss!
Otori throws a poor cross that misses
and Myers counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Myers throws a hook but Otori blocks it.
Otori tries to score with a low kick but Myers moves his leg out of the way.
Myers throwing a counter right hand but Otori manages to avoid it.
Myers tries to score with a low kick but Otori moves his leg out of the way.
Otori moves out of range of the leg kick from Myers.
Otori feints a jab promting Myers to slip. Otori then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Myers slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Myers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Otori manages to avoid it.
Myers finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #T4#
Otori misses with a wild combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Myers misses with a low kick.
Otori just misses with a punch to the body.
A big left from Otori misses.
Myers with a hook.
Otori misses with a wild body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Myers on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Good work by Myers as he checks the leg kick.
Myers moves out of range of the leg kick from Otori.
Otori blocks the body kick.
Myers throws a low kick but Otori moves out of range easily.
Myers misses with a straight left.
Otori throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Myers throws a low kick but Otori avoids it.
Myers thows a left - swing and a miss!
Myers throws a low kick, looking for Otori's leg but Otori calmly moves out of range.
Otori is looking for the big counter here.
Otori lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Myers takes a swing at Otori's ribcage but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Cornelius Myers will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Otori has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Myers.
Otori looks to throw the jab but Myers is out of range.
Otori ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A big right from Myers misses.
Myers bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Myers avoids the head kick by Otori.
Myers was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Myers is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Otori.
Otori dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Myers. That did some damage!
Myers scores with a hook.
Otori misses with a straight left.
Otori throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Otori misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Otori lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Myers uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Otori.
Otori takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Otori swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Myers feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Otori throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Myers stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Myers takes a swing at Otori's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Myers throws a push kick but Otori slaps the foot to one side.
Otori throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Myers connects with a good right hand that stumbles Otori. Otori circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Otori throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Myers.
Myers throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Otori counters with a nice uppercut.
Otori lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Otori.
Otori keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Otori let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Jab from Myers.
Otori fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Myers manages to avoid it.
Otori displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Myers throws out the jab.
Otori counters with a body kick.
Otori misses with a straight right.
Otori uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Myers.
Myers looks to score with a jab to the body but Otori is just out of range.
Myers cracks Otori with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Myers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Otori moves away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Otori misses with a wild body shot.
Otori swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Otori lands a nice shot to the body. #T2#
Otori throws out a powerful jab.
Myers slips under a jab from Otori.
Myers misses with a wild body shot.
Otori bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Otori scores with a jab. Myers acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Myers misses the target.
Otori throws a combination that misses
and Myers connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Myers connects with a good right hand that stumbles Otori. Otori circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Otori moves away from the strike by Myers.
Otori swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Myers walks into a straight right hand from Otori.
Otori lands a nice leg kick that just misses Myers's sensitive parts.
Myers misses with a right hand
and Otori counters with a nice body kick.
Myers scores with a crisp jab that stopped Otori in his tracks.
Myers comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Otori misses with a body shot.
Otori pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T3#
Otori attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Myers throws a low kick but it's checked well by Otori.
Myers scores with a jab.
Myers waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Otori.
Otori looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A jab from Myers finds it's way through Otori's defenses.
Otori throws a hook but Myers avoids it easily.
Myers loads up on a big right hand but Otori slips the punch.
Otori lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Otori ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Myers moves away.
Myers connects with a nice looking jab.
Myers walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Otori ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Myers moves away.
Otori misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Myers.
Myers feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Otori looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Myers uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Otori.
Otori connects with a solid leg kick.
A big left from Myers misses. #T4#
Myers just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Otori misses.
As Otori backs away, Myers returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A telegraphed right hand from Otori misses the target.
Otori throws a half hearted mid kick.
Myers keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Myers, as that shot connected.
Otori misses with a straight left.
Otori lands with a kick to the ribs.
Myers lands a really nice looking cross but Otori seems unphased.
Myers slips a jab and a cross from Otori.
Myers was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Otori takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Myers missing with a left hand there. Otori was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Otori scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Myers steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Otori.
Myers takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Myers throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Otori is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Myers with a body shot.
Myers scores with a jab to the head.
Myers jabbing away but nothing is landing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shigeru Otori comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Otori 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 49:46
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 49:48
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 49:46

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

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