Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: IFC MW 33 Thomas vs Gellar
Date: Jul 18, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Koniezko clinches up against the cage.
Koniezko misses with a punch on the inside.
Kisqali gets through Koniezko's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kisqali tries a body shot but Koniezko blocks it.
Kisqali blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kisqali lands with a short shot to the head.
Koniezko wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Koniezko is stalling here.
Kisqali blocks a body shot from Koniezko.
Koniezko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Koniezko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Kisqali misses.
Koniezko on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Koniezko takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kisqali keeps the fight on the outside.
Kisqali tries to clinch there but Koniezko circles away.
Kisqali lands a leg kick that knocks Koniezko off balance momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Koniezko swinging wildly here. #T1#
Kisqali swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kisqali doesn't manage to clinch there - Koniezko circles away.
Sloppy strikes from Koniezko. Those never looked like landing.
Kisqali lands a right hook to the body.
Kisqali misses with a body shot.
Koniezko throws a counter combo.#CL2#
Kisqali gets tackled into the cage by Koniezko. Koniezko maintains the clinch.
Kisqali misses with a body punch.
Kisqali is leaning against Koniezko and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Koniezko fails to land.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kisqali creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Koniezko's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kisqali is working Koniezko over against the cage.
Koniezko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kisqali blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Koniezko.
Kisqali misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
Kisqali tries to work over Koniezko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kisqali gets through Koniezko's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kisqali digs a right hand underneath Koniezko's ribcage. Koniezko let out a lung full of air as it connected.
I was talking to Kisqali's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kisqali tries to throw a body punch but Koniezko avoids it by throwing Kisqali back against the cage.
Koniezko jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kisqali walks away with a smile on his face. Koniezko gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kisqali showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Koniezko.
Kisqali thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kisqali jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kisqali ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Koniezko moves away.
Ribociclib Kisqali seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koniezko is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kisqali throws a big shot that misses.
Koniezko throws a right hand that Kisqali ducks under and follows up with a left that Kisqali also avoids with ease.
Kisqali bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kisqali works the jab nicely.#KD#
Kisqali drops Koniezko with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Koniezko looks back up at him and smiles so Kisqali waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#
Koniezko is rocked!
Koniezko throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kisqali.
Koniezko is still on wobbly legs! Can Kisqali finish him?
Koniezko tries to clinch there but Kisqali circles away.
Koniezko seems to have recovered his senses.#T3#
Kisqali fakes the body blow, causing Koniezko to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Koniezko goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ribociclib Kisqali!
A very excited looking Ribociclib Kisqali made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
The defeated Sascha Koniezko had this to say: 'He cheated! Check his gloves, they've got chloroform on them!'.

Event: IFC 55 Mumu vs Thomas
Date: Jun 16, 2018

#R1#
Zaad swinging wildly here.
Koniezko misses with a series of wild punches.
Zaad swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Koniezko darts in looking for a takedown but Zaad gets double underhooks and turns Koniezko into the cage.
Koniezko throws a right and a left that Zaad avoids nicely.
Zaad cracks Koniezko with a good jab.#CL#
Koniezko darts in and clinches Zaad up against the cage.
Zaad working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Koniezko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Zaad lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Zaad will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Koniezko up against the cage.
Koniezko tries to pull guard but Zaad won't allow it. #T1#
Zaad lands a shoulder strike.
Zaad keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Koniezko's efforts to push away.
Koniezko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zaad throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Koniezkos head.
Zaad has Koniezko pressed against the cage.
Zaad misses with some punches.
Zaad lands with a left to the head.
Zaad misses with the head strike.
Koniezko looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Koniezko misses with the head strike. #T2#
Zaad lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Koniezko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zaad lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Zaad lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Zaad lands a body punch in the clinch.
Koniezko lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Zaad can't find room to land a body shot as Koniezko controls the action.
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!
Koniezko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zaad tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Koniezko's elbow.
A short uppercut from Zaad.
Zaad lands a nice uppercut.
Koniezko can't find room to land a body shot as Zaad controls the action.
Koniezko wants to break free but Zaad has control. #T3#
Koniezko misses with the head strike.
Koniezko gets through Zaad's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Koniezko tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Zaad smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sascha Koniezko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Koniezko fails to land with a series of punches.
Chara Zaad is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zaad stuffs the takedown.
Koniezko takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice straight punches there by Koniezko. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Koniezko.
Jab from Zaad.
Koniezko throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Zaad swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Koniezko fails to land with a series of punches.
Koniezko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL#
Koniezko clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Koniezko lands a left hand. #T4#
Zaad lands a shoulder strike. #BC#
Koniezko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zaad throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Koniezko throws a right and a left that Zaad avoids nicely.
Koniezko is looking to clinch.
A shot to the body from Koniezko misses
and Zaad counters with a right hand to the body.
Koniezko throws a right and a left that both miss.
Koniezko wants to clinch up but Zaad keeps it at a distance.
No luck for Koniezko with that takedown attempt.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Koniezko.
Koniezko throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Zaad to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chara Zaad dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Nice sprawl there from Zaad as Koniezko shoots in.
Koniezko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zaad moves away.
Koniezko will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Koniezko connects with a nice looking jab.
Sascha Koniezko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zaad throws a body punch but Koniezko moves out of range.
Zaad lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#KD2#
Zaad drops Koniezko with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Koniezko looks back up at him and smiles so Zaad waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC2#
Koniezko is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Koniezko connects with a crisp jab.
Chara Zaad seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Koniezko swings widly with a right hand
and Zaad cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Koniezko misses with a wild combination.
Zaad ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Koniezko moves away.
It looked like Koniezko wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Zaad uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Koniezko.
Despite the aggression on Zaad's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Zaad has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Koniezko misses with a right hand
and Koniezko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Koniezko misses with a two punch combination.
Zaad stuns Koniezko with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Zaad misses with a low kick as Koniezko jumps back.
Nice defenses there by Zaad.
Koniezko wants to clinch up but Zaad keeps it at a distance.
We've been told by Koniezko's head coaches at Rip Shit Riot Yoga Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Koniezko is looking to clinch.
Koniezko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Koniezko throws a right and a left that both miss.
Zaad lands with a shot to the body. #CL#
Koniezko pushes Zaad up against the cage in a clinch.
Zaad lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Koniezko lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Zaad or not. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zaad avoiding damage. #BC2#
Zaad escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Koniezko throws a body punch but Zaad moves out of range.
Zaad is looking for the big counter here.
Koniezko misses with a combination
and Zaad counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Koniezko thinking.
Zaad lands a glancing blow to the side of Koniezko's head.
Koniezko throws a body punch but Zaad moves out of range.
Zaad throws the left hand but Koniezko avoids the punch easily.
Zaad throws a body punch but Koniezko moves out of range.
Koniezko misses with a double jab.
Koniezko tries to clinch up but Zaad circles away and keeps his distance.
Koniezko misses with a jab, cross combination. #T3#
Koniezko displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Koniezko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zaad moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Zaad showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Koniezko.
A slow jab from Zaad misses its intended target.
Koniezko fails to land with a series of punches.
Zaad unleashes a big counter combination but Koniezko bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Some wild striking there from Zaad.
Zaad has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Koniezko stalks Zaad and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Zaad's face. Zaad staggers backwards, shaken.
Zaad throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Koniezko misses with a double jab
and Zaad counters with a left to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T4#
Koniezko tries to clinch up.
Zaad takes a swing at Koniezko's ribcage but misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zaad swings for the body but Koniezko moves out of range.
A shot to the body from Koniezko misses
and Zaad counters with a right hand to the body.
Koniezko connects with a nice looking jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Zaad darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Koniezko lands with a right hand.
Koniezko swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Koniezko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
No joy there for Zaad, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Koniezko tries to clinch but Zaad is having none of it.
Koniezko works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zaad listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chara Zaad 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Koniezko misses with a series of wild punches.
Koniezko goes for a double leg but Zaad avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Zaad continues to drive forward.
Koniezko fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zaad flicks out a counter leg kick but Koniezko steps away.
Zaad showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Koniezko.
A combination from Koniezko does no damage.
Zaad dodges the punch combination from Koniezko.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koniezko shoots in looking for a takedown. Zaad tries to sprawl out of it but Koniezko keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Zaad manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Zaad looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Koniezko swinging wildly here.
Zaad throws a counter combo.#T1#
Koniezko moves in looking to clinch but Zaad pushes him off.
Koniezko swings away with a body shot that misses #KD2#
and Zaad counters with a crisp right hand that drops Koniezko! Zaad lets Koniezko back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Koniezko misses with an uppercut.
Zaad with a nice cross.
Oh Koniezko is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Koniezko scores with a body shot.
Koniezko seems to have got his legs back now.
Zaad keeps the fight on the outside.#KD2#
Zaad feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Koniezko sprawling to the canvas! Koniezko rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Zaad finish him?!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Koniezko tries to close the distance and clinch but Zaad swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #KD2#
Zaad cracks Koniezko with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Koniezko looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Zaad finish him?
Koniezko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zaad manages to avoid it.
Koniezko fails to land with a series of punches.
Koniezko misses with a double jab.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Koniezko tries to close the distance and clinch but Zaad swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T2#
Zaad lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Koniezko at a distance.
Koniezko fails with an attempt to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Zaad on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Koniezko avoids the body shot from Zaad.
Koniezko tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Koniezko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zaad circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zaad misses the shot to the body.
Zaad scores with the left hand. Koniezko knows he should have avoided that one.
Zaad showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Koniezko.
Koniezko has his takedown stuffed
and Zaad scores with a counter punch that sends Koniezko to the canvas! Zaad smells blood - he's punishing Koniezko with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Koniezko has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chara Zaad!
An out of breath and clearly excited Chara Zaad thanked IniTech Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
Sascha Koniezko was interviewed post fight and said 'He cheated! Check his gloves, they've got chloroform on them!'.

Event: IFC 51 Lomachenko vs Kirby
Date: May 19, 2018

#R1#
Koniezko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wilder lands with an overhand left.#CL#
Wilder closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Koniezko tries to work over Wilder's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wilder lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wilder fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Wilder.
Wilder lands with a left to the head.
Wilder tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Koniezko breaks the clinch.
Wilder lands a nice shot that snaps Koniezko's head back.
A lazy left from Koniezko finds it's target.
Wilder avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wilder scores with a jab to the jaw.
Koniezko scores with a shot to the body.
Koniezko wants to clinch but Wilder slips to the side
and Wilder counters with a stiff right hand.
Wilder seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Sascha Koniezko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wilder connects with a nice looking jab. #T1#
Koniezko dodges the punch combination from Wilder.
Koniezko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wilder tries to counter by clinching up but Koniezko breaks away and moves out of range.
Koniezko on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jaxson Wilder is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wilder cracks Koniezko with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Koniezko scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Koniezko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wilder.
Koniezko looks to throw the jab but Wilder is out of range.
Wilder uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Koniezko.
Koniezko misses with a looping right.
Wilder swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wilder showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Koniezko.
Koniezko with a nice cross.
Koniezko misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Koniezko staying out of range there.#T2#
A lazy left from Wilder finds it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wilder misses with an uppercut.
Koniezko moves in looking to clinch but Wilder pushes him off.#CL2#
Koniezko gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Koniezko swings wildly with an uppercut but Wilder uses good head movement to avoid it.
Koniezko struggles to land a body shot inside as Wilder controls his hands.
Koniezko fails to pull the fight into his guard. #BC#
Wilder manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Koniezko moves into the clinch.
Wilder lands with a light punch inside.
Wilder gets through Koniezko's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Koniezko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Wilder.
Wilder digs a right hand into Koniezko's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Koniezko's gas tank.
Wilder goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Koniezko working hard to break the clinch.#T3#
Koniezko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wilder lands a right hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Koniezko.
Koniezko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wilder.
Wilder misses with a body punch.
Koniezko throws a punch but it's blocked by Wilder.
Koniezko tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Wilder just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jaxson Wilder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sascha Koniezko.
Koniezko tries a body shot but Wilder blocks it.
Koniezko wants to break the clinch but can't.
Wilder scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Koniezko lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wilder backwards. #BC2#
Koniezko manages to break the clinch.
Koniezko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wilder.#CL#
Koniezko tries to keep at a distance but Wilder has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wilder gets through Koniezko's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T4#
Wilder working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
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!
Koniezko prevents a body shot from Wilder.
Wilder works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A hook to the body from Wilder.
Koniezko takes a shot to the head.
Wilder lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wilder makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Wilder takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Koniezko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wilder's elbow.
Wilder lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wilder struggles to land a body shot inside as Koniezko controls his hands.
Wilder lands an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wilder scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Koniezko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Koniezko tries to pull guard but Wilder holds him up against the cage and eventually Koniezko drops back down to his feet.
Koniezko tries to stall but Wilder uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jaxson Wilder dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Wilder fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Koniezko manages to avoid it.
Wilder is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Koniezko can do to turn this around?
Koniezko tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wilder manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wilder connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wilder stuffs the takedown attempt from Koniezko. Koniezko gets slowly back to his feet.
Koniezko takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Koniezko takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wilder throws a body shot but no joy.
Wilder cracks Koniezko with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Wilder changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Koniezko misses with a looping left.
Wilder is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Wilder drives through and clinches with Koniezko against the cage.
Wilder lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wilder lands a body shot in the clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wilder throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Koniezkos head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koniezko takes a shot to the head. #T1#
Wilder lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Koniezko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wilder goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wilder lands a left hand that snaps the head of Koniezko backwards.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Wilder as Koniezko tries to tie him up.
Wilder digs a right hand underneath Koniezko's ribcage. Koniezko let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Koniezko stalling the fight.
Wilder lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Koniezko has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Koniezko prevents a body shot from Wilder.
Koniezko slows down the pace here.
Wilder lands a shoulder strike.
Koniezko misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wilder presses Koniezko against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T2#
Wilder lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Koniezko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wilder lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Koniezko backwards.
Wilder lands with a left to the head.
Jaxson Wilder has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Wilder misses with a body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Koniezko tries to work over Wilder's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Koniezko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jaxson Wilder is winning the standup battle so far.
Koniezko throws a left and a right that both miss
and Wilder counters with a nice body shot.
Koniezko slips a jab from Wilder.
Koniezko misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wilder connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Koniezko takes one to the side of the head.
Wilder lands an overhand right.
Koniezko wants to clinch up but Wilder keeps it at a distance.
Wilder is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Wilder works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wilder lands a really nice looking cross but Koniezko seems unphased.
Koniezko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wilder manages to avoid it.#T3#
Wilder misses with an uppercut.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Wilder.
Wilder connects with the punch.
Wilder throws a body punch but Koniezko moves out of range.
A jab from Wilder finds it's way through Koniezko's defenses.
Koniezko's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Wilder connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Koniezko scrambles back to his feet.
Koniezko takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wilder takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Koniezko misses with a two punch combination.
Wilder was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Koniezko throws a nice looking combination but Wilder bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wilder is looking to counter punch.
Koniezko scores with a sloppy right hand. Wilder should have avoided that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A shot to the liver by Wilder. Beautiful body shot.
Koniezko clobbers Wilder with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Koniezko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wilder seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Wilder punishes Koniezko's body with a nice straight punch.
Wilder looks to land a left hand but Koniezko moved out of range nicely.#T4#
Koniezko tries to clinch up.
Wilder connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Koniezko momentarily.
Wilder connects with a good right hand that stumbles Koniezko. Koniezko circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Wilder avoids a punch combination nicely. #CL#
Wilder moves into the clinch successfully.
Wilder lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wilder misses with the head strike.
Koniezko wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Wilder struggles to land a body shot inside as Koniezko controls his hands.
Koniezko has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Wilder misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Koniezko scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wilder swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wilder gets through Koniezko's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wilder working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jaxson Wilder dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Wilder with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wilder showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Koniezko.
Koniezko slips under a jab.
Wilder connects with a single shot there.
Koniezko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wilder.
Koniezko throws a body punch but Wilder moves out of range.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Koniezko!
Koniezko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wilder ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Koniezko moves away.
Koniezko misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilder thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL#
Wilder darts in and clinches Koniezko up against the cage.
A hook to the body from Wilder.
Wilder throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wilder swings wildly with an uppercut but Koniezko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wilder is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Koniezko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
A head punch on the inside from Koniezko fails to land.
Wilder lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Koniezko backwards.
Koniezko stalling in the clinch but Wilder improves position.
Wilder lands an uppercut.
Wilder throws a head punch that misses.
Koniezko misses with a body punch.
Wilder works on Koniezko's body with a couple of short punches.
A short body shot lands from Wilder as the two fighters clinch.
Koniezko tries to work over Wilder's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wilder lands with a left to the head.
Wilder keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Koniezko's efforts to push away.
Wilder fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wilder is working Koniezko over against the cage.#T2#
Wilder displaying some good clinch control by pressing Koniezko up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Wilder.
Koniezko misses with a punch to the body.
Wilder lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Koniezko working aggressively here.
Wilder scores with a hook to the body.
A shot in the inside from Wilder.
Koniezko swings wildly with an uppercut but Wilder uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wilder tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wilder lands a shot to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Wilder as Koniezko tries to tie him up.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Wilder as Koniezko tries to tie him up. #T3#
A short uppercut from Wilder.
Wilder lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wilder lands a shoulder strike.
Wilder lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC#
Wilder pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Wilder has closed the distance and engaged Koniezko in a clinch.
Wilder lands a hook to the side of the head.
Koniezko trying to control the position but instead, Wilder has worked for underhooks and has pushed Koniezko into the cage.
Wilder controlling the action here for a moment.
Wilder working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wilder cracks Koniezko with a nice body shot.#T4#
Koniezko working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wilder creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Koniezko struggles to land a body shot inside as Wilder controls his hands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koniezko blocking some punches.
Wilder misses with a punch to the body.
Wilder dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Wilder scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wilder lands with a short shot to the head.
Sascha Koniezko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wilder misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wilder scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wilder lands with a light punch inside.
Koniezko misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Wilder.
Koniezko can't find room to land a body shot as Wilder controls the action.
Koniezko misses with the head strike.
Wilder scores with a shot to the side of Koniezko's head.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jaxson Wilder!
Jaxson Wilder decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Sascha Koniezko had this to say: 'He cheated! Check his gloves, they've got chloroform on them!'.

Event: IFC MW23 Wilder vs Kisqali
Date: Apr 18, 2018

#R1#
Kennedy lands with a thumping leg kick.
Koniezko shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kennedy as he avoids it easily.
Koniezko misses with a lunging right hand
and Kennedy counters with a right hand to the body.
Koniezko cracks Kennedy with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kennedy misses with a hook
and Koniezko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Koniezko scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Koniezko moves out of range of the body kick.
Koniezko swings for the body but Kennedy moves out of range.
Kennedy now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#TD#
Koniezko scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kennedy is trying to improve his position.
Kennedy wants to control but Koniezko postures up.
Kennedy is looking to reverse the position.
Kennedy is still trying to improve position.
Kennedy wants to control but Koniezko postures up.
Kennedy gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T1#
Kennedy is looking for a sweep. Koniezko is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Koniezko in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Kennedy actively working from the bottom here.
Kennedy trying to control here.
Kennedy tries to get to full guard but Koniezko has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Kennedy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kennedy is trying to get back to full guard.
Kennedy regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kennedy wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Kennedy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Koniezko doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Koniezko manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Kennedy has his foot on Koniezko's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Koniezko works his way back into a safe position though.
Koniezko would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Koniezko getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T3#
Koniezko shoots in looking for a takedown but Kennedy manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Koniezko's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kennedy thinks about the counter body kick.
Koniezko checks a leg kick.
Koniezko misses with a wild combination.
Koniezko lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Kennedy throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Koniezko rushes Kennedy and presses him up against the cage.
Kennedy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Koniezko has him pressed against the cage.
Kennedy blocks a body shot from Koniezko.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Koniezko. #BC#
Koniezko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kennedy thumps Koniezko with a low kick.
Koniezko fails in his attempt to clinch. #T4#
Koniezko wants to clinch but Kennedy slips to the side
and Kennedy makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kennedy swings for the body but Koniezko moves out of range.
Koniezko is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kennedy throws a low kick but it's checked well by Koniezko.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koniezko misses with a wild combination.
Kennedy fails with a takedown attempt.
Sascha Koniezko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koniezko tries for a takedown but Kennedy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sascha Koniezko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kennedy avoids a punch combination nicely.
A low kick from Kennedy is predictable there
and Kennedy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Koniezko connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Koniezko misses with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sascha Koniezko dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Kennedy stuffs the takedown attempt from Koniezko. Koniezko gets slowly back to his feet.
Kennedy scores with a head kick.
Kennedy just misses with a punch to the body.
Koniezko fails to land with a series of punches.
Kennedy looks to land a right hand but Koniezko moved out of range.
A head kick misses from Kennedy.
Koniezko was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Koniezko moves away from the strike by Kennedy.
Kennedy shoots in looking for a takedown. Koniezko tries to sprawl out of it but Kennedy keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Koniezko 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.
Kennedy will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
As Kennedy tries to get set, Koniezko tries to push him back and clinch up but Kennedy manages to avoid the attempt.
Koniezko takes a swing at Kennedy's ribcage but misses.
Sascha Koniezko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kennedy throws a wild body kick that Koniezko sees coming a mile off.
Kennedy misses with a jab to the body
letting Koniezko counter with a right hand.
Kennedy is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Koniezko rather than just go for the knockout.#T1#
Koniezko jabs Kennedy to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kennedy plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Kennedy lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Koniezko looks to land a combination. Kennedy sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Kennedy throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A punch combination from Koniezko misses.
Koniezko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Koniezko tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kennedy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Koniezko drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Koniezko avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Kennedy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Koniezko can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SU#
Koniezko stands and steps away. Kennedy gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T2#
Kennedy bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#TD#
Koniezko gets a double leg takedown into Kennedy's guard.
Kennedy wants to sweep but no luck.
Kennedy has a closed guard, preventing Koniezko from standing up. #SUB2#
Kennedy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Koniezko controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kennedy trying to keep a closed guard but Koniezko is proving a slippery customer. #T3#
Koniezko slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Koniezko tries to stand but Kennedy is controlling from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#SUB2#
Kennedy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Koniezko doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Koniezko manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Koniezko is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Koniezko misses with a two punch combination.
Nice uppercut there from Koniezko.
Kennedy punishes Koniezko's body with a nice straight punch.
Kennedy chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Koniezko lands a head shot.
Kennedy paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Koniezko misses with a takedown attempt - Kennedy sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Koniezko throws a right and a left that Kennedy avoids nicely.
Kennedy tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Koniezko swivels and escapes.
Koniezko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kennedy fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Koniezko has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Koniezko tries to clinch up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Sascha Koniezko will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Kennedy fails with an attempt to clinch.
No luck for Koniezko with that takedown attempt.
Kennedy misses with a wild body shot.
Koniezko throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kennedy.
Koniezko showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kennedy.
Kennedy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Koniezko is fending him off so far but Kennedy persists. Nope, Koniezko circles away and we're back to standing.
Koniezko lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kennedy circles away quickly and effectively.
Kennedy throws out a loose jab but Koniezko uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kennedy throws a body shot but no joy.
Koniezko scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kennedy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Koniezko works over Kennedy's head and body with a nice combination.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Koniezko.#T1#
Kennedy slips a straight right by Koniezko.
Sascha Koniezko is winning the standup battle so far.
Kennedy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Koniezko swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kennedy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Koniezko keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Koniezko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kennedy manages to avoid it.
Koniezko pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kennedy back to the cage. Koniezko follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Koniezko throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #TD2#
Kennedy closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Kennedy is looking to take a break and control but Koniezko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sascha Koniezko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Koniezko managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Kennedy. #T2#
Kennedy controlling the position.
Koniezko regains half guard there - taking advantage of Kennedy's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Still in half guard, Kennedy seems content to control.
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!
Koniezko won't allow Kennedy to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Kennedy is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Koniezko sees it coming and defends easily.
Kennedy working Koniezko over with strikes.
Koniezko tries to kick Kennedy off but Kennedy keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T3#
Koniezko keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kennedy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Koniezko taking some punishment here, with Kennedy in his half guard.
Koniezko tries to kick Kennedy off but Kennedy keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Kennedy seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Koniezko does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kennedy controlling the action here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#SUB2#
Kennedy is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Kennedy is working for a kimura but Koniezko is defending it quite comfortably. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kennedy keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sascha Koniezko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kennedy tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Koniezko is able to avoid easily.#CL#
Koniezko moves into the clinch.
Kennedy is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kennedy - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sascha Koniezko!
After the fight, Sascha Koniezko was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: IFC 44
Date: Mar 31, 2018

#R1#
Koniezko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sexyama is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Koniezko.
We've been hearing reports that Sexyama has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Sexyama throws a combination that misses
and Koniezko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Koniezko lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #CUT2#
It looks like Yoshihiro Sexyama has been cut.#CL2#
Koniezko darts in and clinches Sexyama up against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Koniezko.#TD#
Sexyama is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Koniezko can't fight it off and eventually Sexyama manages to take the fight to the floor. Koniezko looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Sexyama throws an elbow that misses. Koniezko uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sexyama's guard. Nice move by Koniezko!#REVB#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Koniezko sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Koniezko avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T1##SUB#
Sexyama is looking for a triangle but Koniezko pushes his legs off easily.
Koniezko would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB#
Koniezko got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sexyama has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Koniezko has managed to get both his arms back between Sexyama's legs - danger averted.
Sexyama 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##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.
Sexyama seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Koniezko wants to get back to his feet.
Sexyama passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Koniezko!
Sexyama can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Koniezko is looking to escape. #T3#
Sexyama looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB#
Sexyama jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Koniezko is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Koniezko and Sexyama has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission. #SUB#
Sexyama thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Sexyama trying to control the position but Koniezko is working away. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Sexyama working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Koniezko is pushing Sexyama's head away, looking to escape. Sexyama manages to hold on to the position though.#SUB#
Sexyama is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Koniezko knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Koniezko felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Sexyama tries for a kimura but Koniezko is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Sascha Koniezko will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Yoshihiro Sexyama's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
A combination from Koniezko does no damage.
Yoshihiro Sexyama is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sexyama throws a big shot that misses.
A little jabbing left from Koniezko on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sexyama walks into a left hand. #KD2#
Koniezko lands a left and a right that send Sexyama crashing to the mat, dazed. Koniezko thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
Sexyama is rocked!#KD2#
Koniezko feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Sexyama sprawling to the canvas! Sexyama rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Koniezko finish him?!
Oh Sexyama is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Koniezko on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #CL2#
Koniezko clinches with his opponent.
Koniezko lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sexyama tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Koniezko's elbow.
Sexyama trying to control the position but instead, Koniezko has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sexyama into the cage.
Sexyama lands a shoulder strike. #BC#
Sexyama breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sexyama get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Sexyama stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Koniezko runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sascha Koniezko!
Sascha Koniezko 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: IFC 42
Date: Mar 17, 2018

#R1#
Koniezko lands with a good body shot.#CL2#
Koniezko closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Koniezko struggles to land a body shot inside as Mason controls his hands.
A short uppercut from Koniezko. #TD#
Mason pulls guard successfully.
Mason is trying to keep Koniezko in close.
Koniezko tries to stand but Mason is controlling from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Koniezko stands up from guard. Let's bang!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Koniezko closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Koniezko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Koniezko tests Mason's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mason looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Koniezko closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Koniezko breaks from the clinch. #T1#
Mason tries to clinch up but Koniezko circles away and keeps his distance.
Koniezko has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Mason is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Mason moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mason or perhaps it was just good defense by Koniezko, which made it look bad. #TD2#
Koniezko changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Mason looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SU2#
Koniezko decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Koniezko slaps away a takedown attempt from Mason, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Koniezko misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mason fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Koniezko moves into the clinch.
Koniezko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mason's elbow.
Koniezko can't find room to land a body shot as Mason controls the action.
Koniezko tries to pull guard but Mason forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD#
Mason ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Mason no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Koniezko sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2##SUB#
Koniezko avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Koniezko showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Mason looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Koniezko slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Koniezko got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mason has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Koniezko has managed to get both his arms back between Mason's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mason wants to sweep here but Koniezko controlling him for the moment.
Mason bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Koniezko's guard. #REVR#
Koniezko really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mason. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#ES2#
Koniezko is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Mason presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Koniezko prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bea Mason. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Mason working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Koniezko tries to work over Mason's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mason has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mason can't get the takedown.
Koniezko lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC#
Mason pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Koniezko moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Koniezko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Koniezko gets a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Mason's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mason shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mason.
Nice shot by Koniezko.#CL2#
Koniezko pushes Mason up against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sascha Koniezko dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Koniezko defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mason.
Koniezko is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Mason fails in his attempt to clinch.
A nice side step and Koniezko releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Mason misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #TD2#
Koniezko closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Koniezko lands in his opponent's guard.
Koniezko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SU2#
Koniezko decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Mason, up you get!
Mason tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Koniezko paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bea Mason is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mason dives in and grabs Koniezko's left leg, looking for a takedown. Koniezko pushes down on Mason's head and hops out.#CL2#
Koniezko clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koniezko stalls.
Mason jumps guard but Koniezko stands there with Mason around his waist. Mason gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bea Mason. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Koniezko lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mason or not. #T1#
A bit of stalling here from Koniezko.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Koniezko continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Mason drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Koniezko gets the underhooks and prevents it. #TD#
Mason manages to pull guard.
Mason trying to keep a closed guard but Koniezko is proving a slippery customer.
Koniezko slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Koniezko won't allow Mason to sweep him here. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Koniezko has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Mason is proving hard to escape from.
Mason wants to stand but Koniezko is controlling the position. #SU2#
Koniezko decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #CL2#
Koniezko has managed to clinch.
Mason tries for a takedown. No joy. #TD#
Mason jumps guard.
Koniezko won't allow Mason to sweep him here. #SU2#
Koniezko decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Sascha Koniezko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Mason gets tackled into the cage by Koniezko. Koniezko maintains the clinch. #T3#
Mason has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Koniezko after a bit of a struggle.
Mason tries to throw a body punch but Koniezko avoids it by throwing Mason back against the cage. #TD2#
Koniezko jumps guard.
Koniezko is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mason is controlling him.
Mason wants to control from the top but Koniezko keeps moving.
Koniezko wants to sweep here but Mason controlling him for the moment. #ES2#
Koniezko pushes Mason off and scrambles back to his feet. #T4#
Mason fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mason tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Koniezko defends well and Mason ends up having to push Koniezko into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Koniezko misses with a few strikes there.
Mason takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Koniezko throws a right hand that Mason ducks under and follows up with a left that Mason also avoids with ease.
Mason needs to keep his hands up - Koniezko had a free shot at his head there.
Mason dives in and grabs Koniezko's left leg, looking for a takedown. Koniezko pushes down on Mason's head and hops out.
Nice sprawl there from Koniezko as Mason shoots in.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Koniezko moves into range and clinches up with Mason.#BC2#
Koniezko breaks from the clinch.
Mason shoots for a takedown but Koniezko saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Koniezko let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Koniezko throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mason.
As Koniezko looks to move away, Mason throws a big counter combo but Koniezko just gets out of the way.
Mason tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Koniezko defends well and Mason ends up having to push Koniezko into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Mason goes for a double leg but Koniezko avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Koniezko continues to drive forward.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Koniezko throws a series of punches but Mason moves out of range.
Mason went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sascha Koniezko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Mason shoots in but Koniezko avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sascha Koniezko seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Koniezko darts in and clinches Mason up against the cage.
Koniezko struggles to land a body shot inside as Mason controls his hands. #BC2#
Koniezko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Koniezko defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mason.#CL2#
Koniezko closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Koniezko tries a body shot but Mason blocks it.
Mason looking to stall.
Mason is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Koniezko is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bea Mason. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason prevents a body shot from Koniezko.
A nice left hand lands by Koniezko.
Mason wants a takedown.
Koniezko prevents a takedown attempt there. #T1#
Mason is trying to pull guard but Koniezko turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Koniezko misses with some punches.
Mason is trying to break free.#BC2#
Koniezko breaks from the clinch.
Koniezko throws a right and a left that Mason avoids nicely.
Koniezko scores with a one two! Mason had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Koniezko avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Koniezko throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL2#
Koniezko clinches up with Mason and pushes him back against the cage.
Koniezko has Mason pressed against the cage.
Koniezko lands a body punch in the clinch. #TD#
Mason turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Koniezko avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Mason. #T2#
Mason wants to stand but Koniezko has his arm trapped.
Koniezko is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Mason off and has taken his back!
Koniezko controls the position.#T3#
Koniezko is continuing to stall.
Koniezko's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Mason tries to roll but Koniezko sticks to his back.
Koniezko has good solid back control here. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mason wants to escape the position.
Sascha Koniezko is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Koniezko controlling the position well here. Mason rolled but Koniezko kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Mason can't escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Koniezko doesn't have the hooks in and Mason manages to turn into his guard.
Bea Mason has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Koniezko looking for a sweep. Not yet Koniezko, not yet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sascha Koniezko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Koniezko 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sascha Koniezko!
Sascha Koniezko tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: IFC XXXIX
Date: Feb 24, 2018

#R1#
A combination from Koniezko does no damage.
An attempted straight right counter from Thrower misses the target.
Koniezko keeps the fight on the outside.
Thrower throws a body kick that misses.
Koniezko unleashes a big counter combination but Thrower bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Koniezko has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Thrower is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Thrower throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sascha Koniezko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koniezko checks the leg kick.
Koniezko changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Thrower looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Koniezko throws a shot from downtown. Thrower moves away and avoids it.#CL#
Thrower closes the distance and pushes Koniezko back into the cage.#TD#
Thrower drags the fight down to the ground.
Thrower is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SU2#
Koniezko stands up from guard. Let's bang!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thrower throws a leg kick but Koniezko sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Koniezko shoots in but no luck this time.
Koniezko on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Thrower. Thrower obviously looking to wear him down.
Koniezko scores with a shot to the body.
Thrower tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Koniezko was well out of range. Poor timing from Thrower.#T1##CL2#
Koniezko gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Thrower breaks the clinch. #CL#
Thrower takes the fight into the clinch.
Thrower looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Thrower throws an elbow that misses.
Thrower with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Thrower working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A left hand lands to the body for Koniezko.
Koniezko tries to pull guard but Thrower won't allow it.
Thrower lands a shot to the body.
Thrower tries to land a knee to the head but Koniezko blocks with his arms. #BC#
Thrower breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Koniezko slips a jab and a cross from Thrower.
Thrower misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Koniezko unleashes a big counter combination but Thrower bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Thrower throws a hook to the side of Koniezko's head but Koniezko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Koniezko is looking for the big counter here.
Koniezko misses with a few strikes there. #T2#
Thrower pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Koniezko throws a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thrower tries to bum rush Koniezko with a series of wild strikes but Koniezko uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Koniezko swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL2#
Koniezko closes the distance and pushes Thrower back into the cage.
Thrower is trying to drag Koniezko to the mat but Koniezko just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC2#
Koniezko breaks the clinch.
Koniezko misses with a series of wild punches.
As Koniezko looks to move away, Thrower throws a big counter combo but Koniezko just gets out of the way.
Koniezko looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Thrower throws a big counter combination but Koniezko scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Bricks Thrower has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sascha Koniezko.
Thrower misses with a wild combination.
Koniezko stuffs the takedown.
Koniezko blocks a head kick by Thrower. #TD2#
Koniezko gets a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Thrower manages to escape and get back to his feet! #T3#
Koniezko doesn't manage to clinch there - Thrower circles away.
Koniezko takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Koniezko misses with the combination.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Koniezko.
Thrower misses with a jab, cross combination.
Thrower takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#TD2#
Koniezko scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thrower is looking to regain half guard here but Koniezko keeps moving and retains side control. #T4#
Koniezko controlling the position from side mount.
Thrower is trying to buck Koniezko off.#SU2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Koniezko stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Thrower tries a low kick but Koniezko avoids it.
Koniezko is looking for the big counter here.
Koniezko throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Thrower.
Koniezko slips a jab and a cross from Thrower.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bricks Thrower 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#
A solid leg kick lands there for Thrower.
Thrower lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Koniezko cracks Thrower with a good jab.
Thrower lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Koniezko circles away quickly and effectively.
Thrower pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL2#
Koniezko clinches.
Koniezko misses with a body punch.
Thrower drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Koniezko gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Koniezko lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thrower backwards.
Thrower wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Thrower can't break the clinch.
Koniezko digs a right hand underneath Thrower's ribcage. Thrower let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Koniezko tries to throw a body punch but Thrower avoids it by throwing Koniezko back against the cage.
Thrower trying to land knees to the body.
Thrower tries a knee to the head but Koniezko blocks it. #T1##BC2#
Koniezko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Koniezko clinches. #BC#
Thrower breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Koniezko tries to close the distance and clinch but Thrower swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Koniezko rushes Thrower and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Thrower tries to stall but Koniezko uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Koniezko digs a right hand underneath Thrower's ribcage. Thrower let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Thrower wants to take the fight to the mat but Koniezko manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Koniezko lands a body shot in the clinch.
Koniezko tries to pull guard but Thrower forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Thrower takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Koniezko is pushing Thrower up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Koniezko is trying to pull guard but Thrower turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T2#
Koniezko struggles to land a body shot inside as Thrower controls his hands.
Thrower is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Koniezko to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bricks Thrower. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Koniezko tries to work over Thrower's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Koniezko is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Thrower to keep the fight standing.
Thrower is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Koniezko lands a right hand.
Thrower looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Thrower is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Thrower stalling. #BC#
Thrower breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thrower misses with the combination. #CL2#
Thrower tries to keep at a distance but Koniezko has taken the fight into the clinch.#T3#
Koniezko keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Thrower's efforts to push away.
Koniezko content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Koniezko. #BC2#
Koniezko breaks the clinch.
Thrower looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Koniezko misses with a jab, cross combination.
Koniezko throws a combination. Thrower tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#TD2#
Koniezko gets the takedown into side control. #ES#
Thrower sneaks out the side door and pushes Koniezko away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Koniezko tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Koniezko thuds his right hand into Thrower's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nice uppercut there from Thrower.
Thrower lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Thrower.
Koniezko swinging wildly here. #T4##CL2#
Koniezko clinches.
Thrower leaning his opponent against the cage.
Thrower manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Koniezko pushes Thrower back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Koniezko managing to block the knees to the body from Thrower. #TD2#
Koniezko jumps guard and drags Thrower to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Thrower has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Koniezko is pulling down on Thrower's head. It's preventing any offense from Thrower, at least for the moment.
Thrower trying to control but Koniezko is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Sascha Koniezko will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Thrower's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Thrower will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #CL2#
Koniezko fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Thrower, pushing him back against the cage.
Koniezko lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Thrower wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Thrower tries to circle away but Koniezko has him pinned against the cage.
Koniezko controlling the action here for a moment.
Thrower misses with a punch to the body.
Sascha Koniezko seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Thrower manages to break the clinch.
A jab lands there for Thrower.
Thrower throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Koniezko lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Koniezko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Thrower misses with the combination. #T1#
Thrower looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Koniezko looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Koniezko throws a right and a left that both miss.
Koniezko fails in his attempt to clinch.
Both fighters circling a little - Thrower finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #CL2#
Koniezko fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Thrower, pushing him back against the cage.
Koniezko is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Thrower to keep the fight standing.
Thrower has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Koniezko avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Thrower tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Koniezko just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC#
Thrower breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Koniezko moves into range and clinches up with Thrower.#BC#
Thrower escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Koniezko gets a clinch.
Thrower jumps guard but Koniezko turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bricks Thrower. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thrower stalls.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Koniezko tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #T2#
Thrower is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Koniezko to keep the fight standing.
Koniezko holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Thrower wants to break the clinch but can't.
Koniezko scores with a nice hook to the head.
Koniezko scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Thrower jumps guard and drags Koniezko to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Koniezko controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SU2#
Koniezko stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Thrower throws a chopping leg kick but Koniezko manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Koniezko tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Thrower defends well and Koniezko ends up having to push Thrower into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bricks Thrower is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Koniezko jabs Thrower right on the nose. Thrower blinks but takes it well.
A punch lands to the side of Koniezko 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T3#
Koniezko tries to close the distance and clinch but Thrower swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Thrower wants to clinch.
Thrower pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A decent looking cross lands there for Thrower.#CL2#
Koniezko clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Koniezko manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Koniezko looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Thrower trying to control but Koniezko is working from the bottom.
Koniezko avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Koniezko is pulling down on Thrower's head. It's preventing any offense from Thrower, at least for the moment.
Koniezko is looking to stand up but Thrower isn't so interested in that idea. #T4#
Thrower won't allow Koniezko to sweep him here.
Thrower has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Koniezko is proving hard to escape from. #ES2#
Koniezko wriggles free and stands up. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Thrower wants to stall.
Koniezko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sascha Koniezko!
Sascha Koniezko bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: IFC MW14 Brawler vs Yonic
Date: Feb 07, 2018

#R1#
Beerus shoots in looking for a takedown. Koniezko tries to sprawl out of it but Beerus keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Koniezko manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL2#
Koniezko pushes Beerus up against the cage in a clinch.
Beerus wants to take the fight to the mat but Koniezko manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Beerus is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Koniezko gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lord Beerus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Koniezko leaning his opponent against the cage.
Beerus drops down looking for an ankle pick but Koniezko pulls his leg out and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Koniezko looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Beerus!
Beerus is looking for a sweep.#SU2#
Koniezko stands up and beckons Beerus to his feet.
Sascha Koniezko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1##CL2#
Koniezko gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Beerus has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Koniezko avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Koniezko is working Beerus over against the cage.#BC2#
Koniezko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Koniezko scores with a takedown into Beerus's guard.
Koniezko would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB#
Beerus looking for a guillotine here but Koniezko defends easily. #SU2#
Koniezko gets to his feet. Beerus looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #CL2#
Koniezko drives through and clinches with Beerus against the cage.
A short right from Koniezko on the inside. #T2#
A right handed body shot lands from Koniezko.
Beerus goes for a takedown in the clinch but Koniezko prevents it.
A nice left hand lands by Koniezko.
Koniezko has Beerus pressed against the cage, preventing Beerus from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Koniezko gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Beerus.
Beerus drops down for a takedown but doesn't get 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!
Koniezko lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Koniezko gets through Beerus's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Koniezko lands a shot to the body.
Koniezko lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T3##BC2#
Koniezko breaks from the clinch.
Beerus tries for a takedown but Koniezko sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Beerus shoots in but no luck this time.
Koniezko feints a jab promting Beerus to slip. Koniezko then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Beerus slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Koniezko goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CL2#
Koniezko moves into the clinch.
Beerus is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Koniezko gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Beerus has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Koniezko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Beerus letting Koniezko take a breather here.#BC2#
Koniezko breaks the clinch.
Koniezko scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beerus shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Koniezko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD2#
Koniezko shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Beerus's guard.#T4#
Koniezko is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Beerus looking for a guillotine here but Koniezko defends easily.
Koniezko slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Beerus is looking for a triangle but Koniezko pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Koniezko with a nice head shot there.
Koniezko controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SU2#
Koniezko gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sascha Koniezko dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Koniezko closes the distance and pushes Beerus back into the cage.
Koniezko has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Beerus seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Koniezko can turn it around.
A nice left hand lands by Koniezko.
Beerus is looking for a takedown.
Koniezko scores with a nice hook to the head.
Koniezko pushes Beerus back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Koniezko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC2#
Koniezko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Beerus walks into a jab.
Beerus shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Koniezko counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #CUT2#
It looks like Lord Beerus has been cut.
Nice uppercut lands for Koniezko. That snapped Beerus's head back. #CL2#
Koniezko has taken the fight to the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Koniezko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Koniezko moves into the clinch.
Beerus wants to take the fight to the mat but Koniezko manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lord Beerus. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Koniezko pulls guard.
Beerus won't allow Koniezko to get back to his feet. #T1##ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Koniezko manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#BC2#
Koniezko manages to break the clinch.
Beerus shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Koniezko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Beerus misses with a takedown
and Koniezko counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Beerus thinking.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Beerus misses with a wild body shot.
Koniezko cracks a nice hook into Beerus's ribs.#TD2#
Koniezko shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Koniezko showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB#
Beerus is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Koniezko pulls his head out easily.
Well, if Koniezko 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Koniezko tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #T2##SU2#
Koniezko escapes and gets back to his feet. #CL2#
Koniezko gets a clinch.
Koniezko softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Koniezko is pressed up against the cage. Beerus has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Koniezko down to the mat. Koniezko avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Koniezko lands a head kick. Beerus smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CL2#
Koniezko rushes Beerus and presses him up against the cage.
Beerus tries to break the clinch but Koniezko is controlling the position.
Beerus has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Koniezko is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Beerus goes for a takedown attempt but Koniezko pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #T3#
Beerus dives in and grabs Koniezko's left leg, looking for a takedown. Koniezko pushes down on Beerus's head and hops out.
Koniezko is looking for the big counter here.#CL2#
Beerus tries to keep at a distance but Koniezko has taken the fight into the clinch.
Koniezko pushes Beerus back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Koniezko is pressed up against the cage. Beerus has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Koniezko down to the mat. Koniezko avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Koniezko moves out of range as Beerus strikes.
Beerus with a lazy takedown attempt
and Koniezko counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL2#
Koniezko clinches with his opponent.
Still in the clinch, Koniezko scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC2#
Koniezko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Koniezko forces Beerus back against the cage and clinches.
Koniezko lands a body shot in the clinch.
Koniezko lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Koniezko lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Beerus backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Koniezko prevents Beerus from breaking the clinch.#TD2#
Koniezko pulls guard effortlessly. #T4##ES2#
Koniezko manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Sascha Koniezko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Beerus tries for a takedown but Koniezko circles away easily
and Koniezko counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Koniezko lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Koniezko.
Beerus tries for a takedown but Koniezko manages to get underhooks.
Koniezko taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #BC2#
Koniezko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Beerus looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Beerus has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Beerus there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Koniezko connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Beerus momentarily. #CL2#
Koniezko has managed to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sascha Koniezko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lord Beerus's cut.
That's time! Beerus's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
A left and a right from Koniezko both land. Nice combination. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Beerus enables Koniezko to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Beerus manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SU2#
Koniezko stands up from Beerus's guard - Koniezko perhaps looking for a knockout.
Beerus misses with a takedown attempt - Koniezko sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Koniezko let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#CL2#
Koniezko gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sascha Koniezko seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Koniezko lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Beerus or not.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #BC2#
Koniezko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Koniezko clinches.
Nice body punch from Koniezko.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short left from Koniezko.
Beerus tries to circle away but Koniezko has him pinned against the cage.#T1#
Koniezko is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Koniezko lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Beerus.#BC2#
Koniezko breaks the clinch.
Sascha Koniezko seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Koniezko forces Beerus back against the cage and clinches.
Koniezko softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Koniezko.
Beerus goes for a takedown attempt but Koniezko pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lord Beerus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Koniezko with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Koniezko is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Koniezko creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #TD2#
Koniezko jumps into guard, dragging Beerus to the mat.
Koniezko really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Beerus. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Beerus prevents Koniezko from getting back to his feet. #T2#
Koniezko looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Koniezko is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SUB#
Beerus postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Koniezko is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Beerus, into his guard. #REVB##SU2#
Koniezko gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Koniezko shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SU2#
Koniezko stands and steps away. Beerus gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Koniezko lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#CL2#
Koniezko has managed to clinch. #BC2#
Koniezko breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Koniezko instigates a clinch. #T3#
Beerus can't get the takedown.
Beerus is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Koniezko is defending well.
Koniezko will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Beerus up against the cage.
A short right from Koniezko.
Beerus is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Koniezko is defending well.
A nice right hand lands inside from Koniezko.
Koniezko lands a right hand. #BC2#
Koniezko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Koniezko working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Koniezko presses Beerus against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T4#
Koniezko gets through Beerus's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Koniezko lands with a right to the head. #TD2#
Koniezko pulls Beerus into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beerus looking to pass the guard.
Koniezko controlling the position.
Sascha Koniezko has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Beerus has gone for a leg lock! Koniezko slips out almost immediately though and dives into Beerus's guard.#REVB#
Sascha Koniezko is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Koniezko controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SU2#
Koniezko stands and steps away. Beerus gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Koniezko has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Beerus shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Koniezko but Koniezko pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lord Beerus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL2#
Koniezko closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sascha Koniezko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Koniezko 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 24:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 24:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sascha Koniezko!
Sascha Koniezko 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: IFC XXXIII
Date: Jan 13, 2018

#R1#
Tay pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chong Tay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tay fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Koniezko is out of range.
Koniezko seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Tay tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tay connects with a right that clearly hurt Koniezko. He's backed up against the cage with nowhere to go as Tay proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till Koniezko collapses and taps out under the pressure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chong Tay!
After the fight, Chong Tay was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
The defeated Sascha Koniezko had this to say: 'He cheated! Check his gloves, they've got chloroform on them!'.

Event: IFC Mid Week 12
Date: Dec 27, 2017

#R1#
Bersten throws a lazy right hand but Koniezko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bersten should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Koniezko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Koniezko looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bersten tries a head kick but it misses.
Bersten avoids a punch combination nicely.
Koniezko fails to land the takedown.
Koniezko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL#
Koniezko instigates a clinch.
Bersten has had enough of the clinch but Koniezko keeps him there for the moment.#BC#
Koniezko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Koniezko lands with a straight right. Bersten didn't see that one coming.
Koniezko avoids the head kick by Bersten.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Koniezko. Those never looked like landing.
Bersten throws a body punch but Koniezko moves out of range.
Bersten tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Koniezko paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bersten misses with a combination
and Koniezko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bersten throws a body punch but Koniezko moves out of range. #T1#
Koniezko has a takedown stuffed.#CL#
Koniezko clinches. #BC#
Koniezko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Koniezko closes the distance and clinches.
Bersten is trying to break the clinch but Koniezko is controlling him.#BC#
Koniezko breaks the clinch.
Koniezko moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A head kick misses from Bersten. #TD#
Koniezko shoots in and gets a takedown into Bersten's guard.#ES2#
Bersten pushes Koniezko off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
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!
Koniezko walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bersten checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bersten throws a right and a left that both miss.
Koniezko cracks Bersten with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bersten misses with a double jab. #T2#
Bersten walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bersten throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Koniezko. #TD#
Koniezko dives in and scores a takedown into Bersten's guard.
Bersten is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SU#
Koniezko gets to his feet - Bersten follows without any prompting.
Koniezko avoids the head kick by Bersten.
Bersten moves in looking to clinch but Koniezko pushes him off.
Bersten's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Bersten duly obliges.
Bersten throws a head kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Koniezko misses the target.
Bersten misses with a head kick. #KD#
Koniezko lands a left and a right that send Bersten crashing to the mat, dazed. Koniezko thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Bersten is rocked!
Koniezko lands with a right and another and another! Bersten is in big trouble! Koniezko lands again and this time it's lights out for Bersten! A quality knockout there for Koniezko.

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

Event: IFC Midweek 11
Date: Dec 06, 2017

#R1#
Panda throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Koniezko on the side of the head.
Koniezko ducks under a wild hook from Panda.
Despite the aggression on Koniezko's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Panda rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Koniezko counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Koniezko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Panda.
Panda looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Panda misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Koniezko.
Koniezko lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Panda takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nice jab there from Koniezko.
Panda takes a swing at Koniezko's ribcage but misses.
Koniezko stuffs the takedown.
Panda takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Panda thows a left - swing and a miss!
Koniezko lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Panda goes down and covers up as Koniezko starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sascha Koniezko!
Sascha Koniezko 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: IFC Midweek 9
Date: Nov 15, 2017

#R1#
Sloppy strikes from Koniezko. Those never looked like landing.
Koniezko finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Koniezko has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Jackson is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Koniezko closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CUT2#
It looks like Tyrano Jackson has been cut.#TD#
Jackson drives through with a takedown into Koniezko's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB#
Jackson drops back looking for a leg! Koniezko is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Koniezko manages to kick Jackson off! Jackson jumps back into Koniezko's guard.
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Koniezko is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson trying to control but Koniezko is working from the bottom.
Koniezko wants to improve his position but instead Jackson has moved into half guard. #T1#
Koniezko tries to roll over but Jackson keeps him under control.
Koniezko is trying to control but Jackson manages to pass to mount!
Koniezko is controlling an arm, preventing Jackson from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Jackson landing punches.
Koniezko wants to hold on but Jackson pushes him away.
Jackson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Koniezko is looking to escape.
Koniezko keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T2#
Koniezko wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Jackson.
Koniezko is trying to stand.
We've been hearing that Jackson has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Koniezko can't escape the position.
Koniezko is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Jackson working for a submission but Koniezko is keeping him at bay. #SUB#
Jackson with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Koniezko is looking to get to half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jackson lands a big shot there that rocks Koniezko but he's holding on and managing to survive for now. #T3#
Koniezko has given up his back. Will we see Jackson going for some submissions? #SUB#
Jackson working for the choke.
Jackson trying to control momentarily.
Koniezko tries to break free.
Koniezko keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Jackson has his arm under Koniezko's chin here. Game over son! Jackson squeezes tightly and Koniezko is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tyrano Jackson!
In defeat, Sascha Koniezko stepped up to the mic, saying 'He cheated! Check his gloves, they've got chloroform on them!'.

Event: KAMIKAZE 50: No Way Out
Date: Sep 09, 2017

#R1#
Koniezko throws a nice looking combination but Anjo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Anjo seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Anjo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And Koniezko tries to counter it with a takedown but Anjo pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Koniezko with a poor takedown
and Anjo counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
Koniezko gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #BC2#
Koniezko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Koniezko tries to score a power double leg takedown but Anjo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Koniezko somewhat.
A clash of legs there as Koniezko blocks the low kick.
Koniezko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koniezko misses with a double jab
and Anjo counters with a right hand to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Anjo!
A jab lands there for Anjo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Koniezko walks into a stiff left hand from Anjo.#T1#
Koniezko throws a nice looking combination but Anjo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Koniezko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Anjo was well out of range. Poor timing from Koniezko.
Anjo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Koniezko tries to counter by closing the distance.
Anjo catches Koniezko with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Anjo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Anjo trying to stall but Koniezko improves his position.
Anjo wants to stall.
Koniezko has Anjo pushed against the cage.#BC2#
Koniezko manages to break the clinch. #T2#
Koniezko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Anjo scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CL2#
Koniezko darts in and clinches Anjo up against the cage.
Anjo misses with a shot to the kidneys. #TD2#
Koniezko jumps guard and drags Anjo to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
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!
Anjo preventing the sweep.
Anjo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Koniezko swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Koniezko controlling Anjo's posture. #T3#
Anjo wants to control from the top but Koniezko keeps moving.
Anjo stopping the sweep attempt from Koniezko.
Koniezko controlling Anjo's posture.
Koniezko is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sascha Koniezko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anjo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#CL2#
Koniezko instigates a clinch. #T4##BC2#
Koniezko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Koniezko gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Anjo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Koniezko has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Koniezko ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Koniezko no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Koniezko seems keen to control Anjo's posture.
Anjo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Koniezko looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES2#
Koniezko is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Anjo presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Anjo is trying to push Koniezko away but Koniezko has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Anjo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Koniezko.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Kakihara Anjo will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Koniezko forces Anjo back against the cage and clinches.
Anjo working hard to break the clinch.
Anjo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Koniezko's coach down at Rip Shit Riot Yoga Club was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Koniezko's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Anjo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Anjo tries a body shot but Koniezko blocks it.
Anjo tries to break the clinch but Koniezko is controlling the position. #BC2#
Koniezko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Koniezko needs to keep his hands up - Anjo had a free shot at his head there.#CL2#
Koniezko has managed to clinch.
Anjo is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Koniezko is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koniezko fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A right handed body shot lands from Koniezko. #BC2#
Koniezko breaks the clinch.
Koniezko slips a jab and a cross from Anjo. #T1#
Koniezko swings widly with a right hand
letting Anjo counter with a right hand.
Anjo takes a swing at Koniezko's ribcage but misses.
Koniezko misses with a leg kick
and Anjo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Anjo scores with a three punch combo!
Anjo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Anjo feints a jab promting Koniezko to slip. Anjo then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Koniezko slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Anjo lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Koniezko with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Koniezko tries a low kick but Anjo avoids it.
Nice sprawl there from Anjo as Koniezko shoots in.
Anjo displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Anjo misses with a wild body shot.
Anjo misses with the combination. #T2##CL2#
Koniezko takes the fight into the clinch.
Koniezko tries to pull guard but Anjo forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kakihara Anjo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sascha Koniezko.
Koniezko stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that. #BC2#
Koniezko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Koniezko clinches up against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Anjo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #TD2#
Koniezko decides to pull guard.
Anjo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Koniezko on the ground.#ES2#
Koniezko scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Anjo cracks Koniezko with a right hand to the side of the head.#T3#
Anjo thuds his right hand into Koniezko's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Anjo lands a glancing blow to the side of Koniezko's head.
Koniezko shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Anjo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Anjo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Koniezko throws a combination that misses
and Anjo counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL2#
Koniezko has closed the distance and engaged Anjo in a clinch.
Koniezko keeps control of Anjo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Anjo wants to break free but Koniezko has control.
Anjo tries to circle away but Koniezko has him pinned against the cage.
Anjo taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #BC2#
Koniezko breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Anjo gets tackled into the cage by Koniezko. Koniezko maintains the clinch. #T4#
Koniezko is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Anjo to keep the fight standing.#TD2#
Koniezko pulls Anjo into guard. #ES2#
Koniezko is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Anjo presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anjo is looking to break free of the clinch but Koniezko has double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Anjo's face as he tries to break the clinch. #TD2#
Koniezko successfully pulls guard.
Koniezko tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Koniezko controlling Anjo's posture.
Koniezko wants to sweep here but Anjo controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kakihara Anjo dominated that second round.
That's time! Anjo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Koniezko forces Anjo back against the cage and clinches.
Anjo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Anjo can't break the clinch.
Koniezko fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Koniezko scores with a nice hook to the head.#TD2#
Koniezko manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Koniezko seems keen to control Anjo's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koniezko is continuing to stall.#T1#
Koniezko looking to hit a scissor sweep but Anjo is one step ahead there.
Koniezko keeps trying to improve his position.#ES2#
Koniezko is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Anjo presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #TD2#
Koniezko jumps into guard, dragging Anjo to the mat.
Anjo won't allow Koniezko to sweep him here.
Anjo throws a big elbow that misses. #ES2#
Koniezko pushes Anjo off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Kakihara Anjo is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Anjo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Anjo just misses with a punch to the body.
Koniezko shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Anjo defends it nicely.
Anjo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Koniezko drops his hands momentarily and Anjo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Anjo throws a right hand that Koniezko ducks under and follows up with a left that Koniezko also avoids with ease.#CL2#
Koniezko rushes Anjo and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Koniezko jumps guard.
Koniezko keeping moving, preventing Anjo from controlling successfully.
Anjo looking to sit in guard and control but Koniezko gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T3##SU2#
Koniezko stands up from Anjo's guard - Koniezko perhaps looking for a knockout.
Koniezko avoids a punch combination nicely.
Anjo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Anjo cracks Koniezko with a right hand to the side of the head.
Anjo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A combination from Anjo does no damage.
Koniezko moves forwards but Anjo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Anjo scores with a nice strike.
Kakihara Anjo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Koniezko darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
No joy there for Koniezko, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T4##CL2#
Koniezko clinches with his opponent.
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!
Anjo wants to get back to striking at distance but Koniezko won't allow it.
Anjo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Koniezko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Koniezko fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kakihara Anjo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sascha Koniezko.
Anjo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Koniezko is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Good shot there by Anjo.
Sascha Koniezko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL2#
Koniezko closes the distance and clinches.
Anjo wants to stall.
Anjo has had enough of the clinch but Koniezko keeps him there for the moment.
Anjo is trying to break the clinch but Koniezko is controlling him.
Koniezko throws a punch but it's blocked by Anjo.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sascha Koniezko.
I think Anjo 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kakihara Anjo!
Sascha Koniezko was interviewed post fight and said 'He cheated! Check his gloves, they've got chloroform on them!'.

Event: KAMIKAZE 39: Poison
Date: Jul 22, 2017

#R1#
Koniezko throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kobayashi.
Koniezko seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Koniezko tries to bum rush Kobayashi with a series of wild strikes but Kobayashi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sascha Koniezko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Koniezko clinches. #BC2#
Kobayashi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Kobayashi gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Koniezko to score an easy takedown into full guard.#ES2#
Kobayashi has his feet on Koniezko's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #CL#
Koniezko forces Kobayashi back against the cage and clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kobayashi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kobayashi is trying to break free.
Kobayashi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kobayashi is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC2#
Kobayashi breaks from the clinch.
Jab by Kobayashi.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Kobayashi. Koniezko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kobayashi swinging wildly here.
Horrible takedown attempt by Koniezko or perhaps it was just good defense by Kobayashi, which made it look bad.
Kobayashi is looking for the big counter here.
Kobayashi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Koniezko.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Koniezko is defended easily by Kobayashi.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sascha Koniezko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Koniezko walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T2##CL#
Koniezko forces Kobayashi back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Kobayashi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kobayashi tries a head kick but it misses.
Koniezko is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kobayashi.
Koniezko misses with a takedown attempt - Kobayashi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Koniezko tries for a takedown but Kobayashi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kobayashi is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#CL#
Koniezko clinches.
Koniezko gets through Kobayashi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2#
Kobayashi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kobayashi has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Koniezko is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Koniezko clinches with his opponent.
Kobayashi tries to break the clinch but Koniezko is controlling the position.
Kobayashi prevents a takedown attempt there.
Koniezko is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T3#
A frustrated look appears on Koniezko's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kobayashi wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC2#
Kobayashi breaks from the clinch.
Kobayashi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Koniezko.
Koniezko takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kobayashi misses with a few strikes there.
Koniezko throws a quick counter kick to the body but Kobayashi avoids it.
Koniezko shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kobayashi sprawls well. Kobayashi wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Koniezko gets slowly back to his feet.
Kobayashi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T4#
Kobayashi throws a head kick that misses.
Kobayashi misses with a double jab.
Koniezko shoots for a takedown but Kobayashi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Koniezko fails with the takedown
and Kobayashi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Koniezko tries for a takedown but Kobayashi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL#
Koniezko clinches.
Kobayashi is trying to break the clinch but Koniezko has him pressed against the cage.
Koniezko tries to pull guard but Kobayashi won't allow it.
Kobayashi looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kobayashi wants to break free but Koniezko has control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shinsuke Kobayashi 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##TD#
Koniezko shoots in and gets a takedown into Kobayashi's guard.#SU#
Koniezko gets to his feet - Kobayashi follows without any prompting. #CL#
Koniezko clinches up with Kobayashi and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Kobayashi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Koniezko has managed to clinch. #BC2#
Kobayashi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Koniezko gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Kobayashi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Koniezko dives in and grabs Kobayashi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kobayashi pushes down on Koniezko's head and hops out.
Kobayashi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kobayashi throws a right and a left that Koniezko avoids nicely.
Koniezko throws a big counter combination but Kobayashi scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Koniezko throws the left hand but Kobayashi avoids the punch easily.
Nice shot by Kobayashi.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Koniezko avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sascha Koniezko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1##CL#
Koniezko moves into the clinch successfully. #BC2#
Kobayashi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Koniezko closes the distance and pushes Kobayashi back into the cage.
Kobayashi is trying to push Koniezko away but Koniezko has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kobayashi working hard to break the clinch.
Sascha Koniezko has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC2#
Kobayashi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A nice combination there by Kobayashi. #CL#
Koniezko moves into the clinch.
Koniezko tries to pull guard but Kobayashi forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Koniezko keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kobayashi's efforts to push away.
Kobayashi has had enough of the clinch but Koniezko keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Kobayashi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
Kobayashi throws a series of punches but Koniezko avoids them all with ease.
Shinsuke Kobayashi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kobayashi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kobayashi lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kobayashi.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Koniezko tries for a takedown but Kobayashi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sascha Koniezko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kobayashi misses with a double jab. #CL#
Koniezko moves into the clinch.
Kobayashi is trying to push Koniezko away but Koniezko has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
Kobayashi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Koniezko closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Kobayashi manages to break the clinch. #T3#
Kobayashi lands a two punch combo.
Kobayashi with a jab.
Kobayashi misses with the combination.
Kobayashi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Koniezko.
Koniezko scores with a hook.
Koniezko takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kobayashi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Koniezko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kobayashi manages to avoid it.
Kobayashi misses with a double jab #CL#
and Koniezko moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Kobayashi manages to break the clinch. #T4##CL#
Koniezko rushes Kobayashi and presses him up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Kobayashi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kobayashi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kobayashi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #CL#
Koniezko closes the distance and clinches.
A frustrated look appears on Kobayashi's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kobayashi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Koniezko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kobayashi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
Koniezko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kobayashi misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shinsuke Kobayashi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Koniezko throws a right and a left that Kobayashi avoids nicely.
Koniezko fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kobayashi is looking for the big counter here.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Koniezko is defended easily by Kobayashi.#TD#
Koniezko looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kobayashi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Kobayashi looking for a guillotine here but Koniezko defends easily.
Kobayashi looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1##SU#
Koniezko stands and steps away. Kobayashi gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD#
Koniezko scores with a takedown into Kobayashi's guard.#SU#
Koniezko decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
No joy there for Koniezko, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kobayashi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Koniezko shoots for a double leg takedown but Kobayashi sprawls well. He's pushed Koniezko's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sascha Koniezko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kobayashi throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #TD#
Koniezko feints and as Kobayashi raises his hands in defense, Koniezko changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#ES2#
Kobayashi is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Koniezko presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kobayashi is trying to force a seperation but Koniezko has the dominant position.
Koniezko is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T2#
Koniezko lands with a short shot to the head. #TD#
Koniezko pulls guard successfully.
Koniezko working a defensive guard here.
Kobayashi stands up over Koniezko, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kobayashi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Koniezko keeping full guard, as Kobayashi tries to pass.
Sascha Koniezko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Koniezko is trying to control the position but Kobayashi postures up.
Kobayashi tries to free his leg and advance position but Koniezko is retaining full guard.
Kobayashi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Koniezko managing to control the position.
Kobayashi wants to get up but he can't break Koniezko's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T3##SU2#
Kobayashi gets to his feet - Koniezko follows without any prompting. #CL#
Koniezko closes the distance and pushes Kobayashi back into the cage.
Kobayashi is trying to break the clinch but Koniezko has him pressed against the cage.
Kobayashi can't break the clinch.
Kobayashi tries to break the clinch but Koniezko is controlling the position.
A frustrated look appears on Kobayashi's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Koniezko wants a takedown.
Kobayashi working hard to break the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Koniezko.#BC#
Koniezko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kobayashi misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Koniezko misses the target.
Kobayashi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kobayashi. Koniezko does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Koniezko closes the distance and clinches up with Kobayashi, looking for a takedown. Koniezko pushes Kobayashi against the cage but Kobayashi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kobayashi throws a counter combo.#CL#
Koniezko closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Kobayashi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kobayashi throws a left and a right that both miss #CL#
and Koniezko holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Koniezko tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #TD#
Koniezko has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Kobayashi uses from the top position.
Kobayashi throws an elbow that misses. Koniezko uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kobayashi's guard. Nice move by Koniezko!#REVR#
Sascha Koniezko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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!
Kobayashi is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Kobayashi is looking for a triangle but Koniezko pushes his legs off easily.
Koniezko connects with a couple of short punches.
Shinsuke Kobayashi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Koniezko keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kobayashi's head.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Sascha Koniezko.
I think Kobayashi has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shinsuke Kobayashi!
In his post fight interview, Shinsuke Kobayashi started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Sascha Koniezko spoke after the fight, saying 'He cheated! Check his gloves, they've got chloroform on them!'.

Event: KAMIKAZE 30: Shinto
Date: Jun 23, 2017

#R1#
Esteban fails to land with a series of punches.
Koniezko tries to counter with a clinch but Esteban shakes him off and moves away.#CL#
Esteban closes the distance and pushes Koniezko back into the cage.
Esteban is struggling to control the position.
Koniezko misses with a body punch.
Esteban wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#TD#
Esteban jumps guard and drags Koniezko to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Esteban pulls Koniezko in to control the position.
Koniezko trying to control but Esteban is working from the bottom.
Esteban thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Esteban tries to strike from the bottom.
Esteban wants to stand up but Koniezko is controlling him.
Koniezko must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Esteban is on top in guard. #REVR#
Koniezko trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Esteban lands a couple of digs.
Koniezko looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Koniezko controls Esteban momentarily but Esteban frees himself. #SUB2#
Koniezko throws his legs up looking for a submission but Esteban uses it to pass to side control.
Koniezko tries to buck Esteban off but Esteban is having none of it.
Esteban in side control lands a decent elbow. #T2#
Esteban is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Koniezko taking a bit of punishment here - Esteban scoring with strikes.
Esteban scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Koniezko to see if he's OK.
Koniezko is not content to let Esteban control the position.
Esteban throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Esteban wants to lay and pray for a moment but Koniezko keeps working. #T3#
Esteban tries to stand but Koniezko is controlling his head. #SUB#
Esteban is trying to get an arm triangle but Koniezko is defending well.
Esteban is putting a hurting on Koniezko here, landing some big shots from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Koniezko is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Esteban tries for a kimura but Koniezko is defending well. #T4#
Esteban tries to stand but Koniezko is controlling his head.
Esteban is looking to take a break and control but Koniezko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SU#
Esteban decides to stand back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Koniezko displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Esteban.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alejandro Esteban dominated that round.
That's time! Esteban's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Koniezko tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Esteban paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD2#
Koniezko shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Koniezko was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Esteban gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Koniezko is trying to control. Esteban wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Esteban moves into full guard.
Esteban is controlling Koniezko's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koniezko engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T1#
Koniezko wants to control from the top but Esteban keeps moving.
Esteban looking to hit a scissor sweep but Koniezko is one step ahead there.
Koniezko wants to control from the top but Esteban keeps moving.
Esteban trying to keep a closed guard but Koniezko is proving a slippery customer. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Esteban shoots in but no luck this time.
Koniezko has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Esteban enables Koniezko to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Esteban manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Esteban wants to sweep here but Koniezko controlling him for the moment.
Koniezko trying to control the position from guard on top but Esteban is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Koniezko really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Esteban. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Esteban is looking to stand up but Koniezko isn't so interested in that idea. #T3#
Koniezko slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Koniezko is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Esteban has a closed guard, preventing Koniezko from standing up.
Koniezko trying to control the position from guard on top but Esteban is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Esteban tries to bum rush Koniezko with a series of wild strikes but Koniezko uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL#
Esteban moves into the clinch successfully. #BC2#
Koniezko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T4#
Koniezko tries to clinch up.
Koniezko fails to land the takedown.
Esteban attempts a counter takedown but Koniezko avoids it well and moves away.
Esteban stuffs the takedown attempt from Koniezko. Koniezko gets slowly back to his feet. #TD#
Esteban looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Esteban with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Alejandro Esteban will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Koniezko swats away the attempt to clinch by Esteban.
Esteban slips a jab and a cross from Koniezko.
Koniezko moves in looking to clinch but Esteban pushes him off.#TD#
Esteban shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Esteban was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Koniezko tries to bench press Esteban off him but Esteban keeps the position.
Esteban is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Koniezko's shoulder. That is not cool.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koniezko is not content to let Esteban control the position.
Koniezko wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#T1#
Koniezko struggling a bit here.
Esteban is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Koniezko can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Esteban thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Koniezko tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Esteban easily slips into full mount!
Koniezko taking shots to the head.
Esteban content just to control the position here. #T2#
Esteban has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Koniezko's face.
Koniezko keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Koniezko wants to hold on but Esteban pushes him away.
Koniezko in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Esteban looking to control and managing it successfully.
Esteban trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Koniezko is in a horrible position here. Esteban smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position. #T3#
Koniezko wants to hold on but Esteban pushes him away.
Esteban controlling the position easily from mount.
Koniezko tries to hold on but Esteban postures up.
Esteban trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Esteban sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Koniezko takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Alejandro Esteban overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Esteban takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Sascha Koniezko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Esteban with shots to the head and body - Koniezko looks very uncomfortable down there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Koniezko defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Esteban.
Esteban controlling the position easily from mount.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alejandro Esteban!
The defeated Sascha Koniezko had this to say: 'He cheated! Check his gloves, they've got chloroform on them!'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 15, 2017

#R1##TD#
Zimmerman looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Zimmerman pushing down on Koniezko's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Koniezko wants to sweep but Zimmerman has passed to side control!
Koniezko pushes Zimmerman away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Zimmerman gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Zimmerman wants to control but Koniezko is keeping him busy.
Koniezko tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Zimmerman presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zimmerman sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Koniezko is desperately trying to improve his position but Zimmerman has a good base and remains in mount.#T1#
Zimmerman raining down shots from the mount!
Zimmerman lands a couple of good shots and Koniezko has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Zimmerman wants to control but Koniezko is keeping busy.
Koniezko tries to escape but Zimmerman has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
Zimmerman is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Koniezko is tapping out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rickson Zimmerman!
Sascha Koniezko spoke after the fight, saying 'He cheated! Check his gloves, they've got chloroform on them!'.

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