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Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Dec 20, 2023
#R1#
The fighters circle, before Ko Nachi throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Sukarman's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Ko Nachi lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Rigel Ko Nachi!
Rigel Ko Nachi decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Sutarjo Sukarman spoke after the fight, saying 'Next i'll win'.

 

Event: SYN 985 Jurgensen vs. Tosen     
Date:   May 17, 2023
#R1##TD2#
Tepes lV darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Tepes lV content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ko Nachi is looking to improve his position.
Ko Nachi is trying to maintain the position but Tepes lV is very close to passing his half guard.
Ko Nachi is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ko Nachi is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tepes lV scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ko Nachi is looking to improve his position.
Ko Nachi is trying to maintain the position but Tepes lV is very close to passing his half guard.#T1#
Tepes lV looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ko Nachi wants to control but Tepes lV is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ko Nachi tries to roll over but Tepes lV keeps him under control.
Tepes lV scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ko Nachi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tepes lV.
Tepes lV has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ko Nachi is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tepes lV scores with a couple of nice shots.
Tepes lV controlling the pace.
Ko Nachi on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Tepes lV trying to control from half guard but Ko Nachi is working away.
Ko Nachi manages to get to full guard. #T2#
Tepes lV postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ko Nachi trying to control the position here.
Tepes lV wants to control from the top but Ko Nachi keeps moving.
Ko Nachi trying to control the position.
Tepes lV pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ko Nachi is keeping the position for now.
Ko Nachi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tepes lV throws a big elbow that misses. #T3#
Tepes lV is looking to advance position but Ko Nachi has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Tepes lV holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Ko Nachi tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Tepes lV is looking to improve his position but Ko Nachi isn't that keen on the idea.
Tepes lV regains half guard.
Tepes lV avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ko Nachi.
Tepes lV is looking for a sweep. Ko Nachi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ko Nachi is trying to control. Tepes lV wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tepes lV avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ko Nachi. #T4#
Ko Nachi is thwarting Tepes lV's attempts to control the position.
Ko Nachi wants to pass the guard but Tepes lV is defending well.
Tepes lV wants to control but Ko Nachi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ko Nachi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tepes lV has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ko Nachi is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tepes lV keeping control of the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tepes lV trying to control but Ko Nachi postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Vlad Tepes lV will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Ko Nachi ducks under a wild hook from Tepes lV.
Ko Nachi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tepes lV misses with a body shot.
Tepes lV scores with the left hand. Ko Nachi knows he should have avoided that one.
Tepes lV buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ko Nachi misses with a double jab.
Tepes lV moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Ko Nachi as he connects with a hook.
Vlad Tepes lV seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ko Nachi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tepes lV at a distance.
Ko Nachi misses with a hook to the body
and Tepes lV counters with a nice body shot.
Ko Nachi checks a leg kick nicely.
Ko Nachi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tepes lV scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ko Nachi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T1#
A jab from Ko Nachi misses.
Ko Nachi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tepes lV scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ko Nachi doesn't seem bothered though.
Tepes lV lands with a hook. Ko Nachi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tepes lV shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ko Nachi thuds his right hand into Tepes lV's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tepes lV.
Ko Nachi wants to land a leg kick but Tepes lV is out of range.
Tepes lV on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ko Nachi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tepes lV counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tepes lV shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ko Nachi defends it nicely.#T2#
Tepes lV swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Ko Nachi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tepes lV shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ko Nachi sprawls well. Ko Nachi wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tepes lV gets slowly back to his feet.
Rigel Ko Nachi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vlad Tepes lV.
Tepes lV takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A good leg kick by Tepes lV.
Tepes lV throws a low kick but Ko Nachi avoids it.
Ko Nachi is looking to slow Tepes lV down with leg kicks.
Tepes lV throws a hook but Ko Nachi avoids it easily.
Ko Nachi lands a really nice looking cross but Tepes lV seems unphased.
Ko Nachi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tepes lV.
Tepes lV is looking for the big counter here.#T3#
Tepes lV buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nice cross by Tepes lV.
Vlad Tepes lV seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ko Nachi looks to land a right hand but Tepes lV moved out of range.
Ko Nachi throws a jab when Tepes lV was well out of range.
And Tepes lV responds with a good body kick, but Ko Nachi manages to step out the way in time.
Tepes lV takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ko Nachi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tepes lV circles away quickly and effectively.
Tepes lV cracks Ko Nachi with a good jab.
Ko Nachi is looking to land body kicks.
Tepes lV moves away from the strike by Ko Nachi.
A punch lands to the side of Ko Nachi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tepes lV scores with a jab.
Tepes lV has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Tepes lV lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ko Nachi's sensitive parts.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ko Nachi avoids the head kick by Tepes lV. #T4#
A solid body kick from Ko Nachi.
Tepes lV shoots in but no luck this time.
Tepes lV bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tepes lV swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ko Nachi swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tepes lV changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Tepes lV chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tepes lV shoots and misses
and Ko Nachi counters with a stiff right hand.
Ko Nachi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tepes lV misses with a wild body shot.
And Ko Nachi counters with a quick kick to the body but Tepes lV blocks it.
Ko Nachi throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Tepes lV counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ko Nachi lands a head shot.
Tepes lV scores with a nice head shot.
An inside leg kick from Tepes lV misses.
A little feinted left hand from Ko Nachi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Vlad Tepes lV will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Tepes lV throws the left hand but Ko Nachi avoids the punch easily.
Ko Nachi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ko Nachi blocks a head kick by Tepes lV.
Ko Nachi throwing a counter right hand but Tepes lV manages to avoid it.
Tepes lV with a jab.
Tepes lV ducks under a wild hook from Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi misses the jab.
Ko Nachi misses with a wild body shot.
Tepes lV with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ko Nachi thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tepes lV with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ko Nachi to score with a decent uppercut.
Tepes lV cracks Ko Nachi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ko Nachi blocks the body kick.
Ko Nachi throws an overhand right that lands on Tepes lV's shoulder, as Tepes lV tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Tepes lV lands with a nice body punch.
Tepes lV closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tepes lV shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ko Nachi but Ko Nachi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ko Nachi digs a good body shot into Tepes lV's ribs.
Ko Nachi throws a body shot but no joy.
Tepes lV has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tepes lV there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ko Nachi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A head kick misses from Tepes lV.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ko Nachi, as that shot connected.
Tepes lV uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ko Nachi.
Tepes lV scores with a jab.
Vlad Tepes lV is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Tepes lV uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ko Nachi has time to react.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tepes lV.
Tepes lV looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ko Nachi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tepes lV throws a right hand that misses
and Ko Nachi counters with a stiff right hand.
Tepes lV connects with an inside leg kick.
Rigel Ko Nachi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tepes lV connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ko Nachi takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Ko Nachi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tepes lV moves out of range as Ko Nachi strikes.
Tepes lV throws a solid leg kick but Ko Nachi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tepes lV.
Ko Nachi slips under a jab.
Ko Nachi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Ko Nachi misses with a hook.
Tepes lV throws a jab but it's blocked by Ko Nachi.
Rigel Ko Nachi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ko Nachi walks into a left hand.
Tepes lV swings for the body but Ko Nachi moves out of range.
Ko Nachi misses the jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ko Nachi.
Tepes lV scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ko Nachi doesn't seem bothered though.
Ko Nachi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tepes lV. Tepes lV obviously looking to wear him down.
Ko Nachi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tepes lV is able to avoid easily.
Ko Nachi ducks under a wild hook from Tepes lV.
Ko Nachi went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Tepes lV catches Ko Nachi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#TD2#
Tepes lV feints and as Ko Nachi raises his hands in defense, Tepes lV changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Ko Nachi manages to escape and get back to his feet. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ko Nachi misses with a looping right.
Tepes lV throws a low kick but Ko Nachi avoids it.
Ko Nachi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tepes lV throws a head kick but Ko Nachi moves out of range.
Ko Nachi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tepes lV moves away.
Ko Nachi cracks Tepes lV with an open hand slap.
Jab by Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tepes lV cracks Ko Nachi with a good jab.
Ko Nachi ducks under a wild hook from Tepes lV.
Tepes lV turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Good exchange - Tepes lV coming out on top.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Vlad Tepes lV.
I've got Tepes lV winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vlad Tepes lV!

Vlad Tepes lV decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: SYN 976 Wolf vs. Krylov II     
Date:   Apr 14, 2023
#R1#
Ko Nachi lands a glancing blow to the side of Zaadha's head.
Zaadha ducks under a wild hook from Ko Nachi.
Zaadha takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ko Nachi scores with a jab to the jaw.
Zaadha blocks a head kick by Ko Nachi.
Zaadha wants to counter the offense by Ko Nachi and move into the clinch position.
Zaadha shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ko Nachi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ko Nachi walks forward, straight into a front kick from Zaadha.
Ko Nachi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ko Nachi connects with a body shot.
Ko Nachi throws a leg kick but Zaadha sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ko Nachi looks to land a left hand but Zaadha moved out of range nicely.
Ko Nachi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zaadha looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Zaadha blocks a leg kick.
Zaadha looks like he wants to counter punch 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!
Ko Nachi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zaadha.
Ko Nachi scores with the left hand. Zaadha knows he should have avoided that one.
Ko Nachi throws a body kick that misses. #T1#
Ko Nachi thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Zaadha if he has to take too many more of those.
Ko Nachi misses with a body shot.
Ko Nachi throws a head kick but Zaadha moves out of range.
Zaadha tries to clinch but Ko Nachi is having none of it.
Zaadha will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A cross from Ko Nachi lands.
Ko Nachi loads up on a big right hand but Zaadha slips the punch.
Zaadha flicks out a counter leg kick but Ko Nachi steps away.
Ko Nachi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Donk. Ko Nachi catches Zaadha right on the button with a cross.
Ko Nachi lands a leg kick that knocks Zaadha off balance momentarily.
Zaadha throws a nice looking combination but Ko Nachi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ko Nachi half committed to a counter leg kick.
Zaadha lands a nice looking body shot.
Ko Nachi feints and then cracks Zaadha's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Zaadha down.
Zaadha misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ko Nachi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Ko Nachi misses the target.
Zaadha shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zaadha checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ko Nachi with the inside leg kick.
A good leg kick by Zaadha.
Ko Nachi thumps Zaadha with a low kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Ko Nachi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ko Nachi looks to land a right hand but Zaadha moved out of range.
Ko Nachi scores with a jab to the body.
Zaadha takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Zaadha avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Ko Nachi. That snapped Zaadha's head back.
A low kick lands for Zaadha.
Ko Nachi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ko Nachi fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Zaadha is out of range. #T3#
Zaadha defending well as Ko Nachi loads up on a big left hand.
Zaadha flicks out a counter leg kick but Ko Nachi steps away.
Ko Nachi lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Zaadha fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Zaadha fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ko Nachi checks it well.
The fighters circling - Zaadha throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ko Nachi moves out of range of the leg kick from Zaadha.
Zaadha misses with a head kick.
Ko Nachi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Zaadha momentarily.
Zaadha misses with a low kick.
Ko Nachi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ko Nachi misses the shot to the body.
Zaadha pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ko Nachi wants to land a leg kick but Zaadha is out of range.
Zaadha tries a quick counter leg kick but Ko Nachi is wise to it.
Some bone on bone action there as Ko Nachi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ko Nachi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zaadha. #T4#
Zaadha pushes Ko Nachi away with a front kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zaadha scores with a shot to the body.
Ko Nachi is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Zaadha throws a hook but Ko Nachi avoids it easily.
Zaadha shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Ko Nachi eats them both and turns towards Zaadha to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Ko Nachi cracks Zaadha with a right hand to the side of the head.
Zaadha wants to land a leg kick but Ko Nachi is out of range.
Zaadha throws a looping overhand right but Ko Nachi ducks down to avoid it.
Ko Nachi misses with a looping left.
Some bone on bone action there as Ko Nachi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ko Nachi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ko Nachi misses with a shot to the body #CL2#
and Zaadha holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Ko Nachi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zaadhas head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ko Nachi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Zaadha tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ko Nachi blocking some punches.
Ko Nachi struggles to land a body shot inside as Zaadha controls his hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rigel Ko Nachi dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Crunch! Ko Nachi slams his shin into Zaadha's torso.
Rigel Ko Nachi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Ko Nachi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ko Nachi lands a jab to Zaadha's midsection.
Zaadha tries a head kick but it misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Ko Nachi misses the target.
Ko Nachi lands a really nice looking cross but Zaadha seems unphased.
Ko Nachi cracks Zaadha with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A leg kick checked by Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ko Nachi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zaadha circles away quickly and effectively.
Ko Nachi on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Zaadha does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ko Nachi misses the body punch
and Zaadha counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ko Nachi swings for the body but Zaadha moves out of range.
Zaadha misses with a low kick.
Ko Nachi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zaadha can do to turn this around?
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!
Zaadha misses with a low kick.#T1#
Zaadha misses with a leg kick
and Ko Nachi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ko Nachi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Zaadha has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Zaadha cracks Ko Nachi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ko Nachi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rigel Ko Nachi is winning the standup battle so far.
Ko Nachi lands a lovely overhand right.
An inside leg kick from Ko Nachi misses.
Zaadha takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ko Nachi scores with a decent looking hook.
Zaadha avoids a kick to the body.
Zaadha flicks out a counter leg kick but Ko Nachi steps away.
Ko Nachi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zaadha was well out of range. Poor timing from Ko Nachi.
Zaadha throws out a counter right but Ko Nachi avoids it with no problem.
Ko Nachi moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ko Nachi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Zaadha.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zaadha with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ko Nachi to score with a decent uppercut.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Zaadha. Ko Nachi shrugs it off though. #T2#
Ko Nachi lands a really nice looking cross but Zaadha seems unphased.
A left lands for Ko Nachi.
Zaadha throws a leg kick that misses.
Ko Nachi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Zaadha has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Zaadha blocks a low kick nicely.
A little jabbing left from Zaadha on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ko Nachi misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Zaadha moves into the clinch successfully.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zaadha. #BC#
Ko Nachi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Donk. Ko Nachi catches Zaadha right on the button with a cross.
Zaadha looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Zaadha with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Zaadha takes one on the button.
Zaadha takes a jab right on the kisser. #T3#
A chopping leg kick lands by Ko Nachi.
Zaadha turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Zaadha thows a left - swing and a miss!
A counter left hand to the body from Ko Nachi misses its target.
Some bone on bone action there as Zaadha checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A clash of legs there as Zaadha blocks the low kick.
Ko Nachi throws a low kick, looking for Zaadha's leg but Zaadha calmly moves out of range.
Zaadha follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Ko Nachi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zaadha takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ko Nachi pivots, looking for a leg kick but Zaadha is out of range and Ko Nachi settles back down.
Zaadha has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Zaadha takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ko Nachi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Zaadha throws a chopping leg kick but Ko Nachi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ko Nachi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Zaadha swinging wildly here. #T4#
Ko Nachi throws a lazy right hand but Zaadha sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zaadha feints a counter leg kick.
A jab from Ko Nachi misses.
Zaadha appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Zaadha.
Ko Nachi feints and then cracks Zaadha's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Zaadha down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ko Nachi throws a leg kick that is checked
and Zaadha counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ko Nachi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Zaadha throws a hook but Ko Nachi blocks it.
Ko Nachi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ko Nachi throws a shot to the body.
Zaadha checks a leg kick nicely.
Ko Nachi misses with a hook. Zaadha ducked under it nicely.
Zaadha jabs Ko Nachi right on the nose. Ko Nachi blinks but takes it well.#CL2#
Zaadha closes the distance and pushes Ko Nachi back into the cage.
Ko Nachi lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ko Nachi misses with the head strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rigel Ko Nachi dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Zaadha fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ko Nachi is out of range.
Ko Nachi throws a right hand that Zaadha ducks under and follows up with a left that Zaadha also avoids with ease.
Ko Nachi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Zaadha's hands.
Ko Nachi connects with a body shot that sends Zaadha's belly button to the back.
Zaadha misses the shot to the body.
Zaadha's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ko Nachi checks a leg kick.
Ko Nachi moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Zaadha takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice uppercut there from Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Zaadha momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick lands for Ko Nachi.
Zaadha swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zaadha takes one on the button.
Ko Nachi avoids the body shot from Zaadha. #T1#
Ko Nachi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#CL2#
Zaadha moves into the clinch.
Ko Nachi is working Zaadha over against the cage.
Zaadha lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi working aggressively here.
Zaadha throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ko Nachis head.
Zaadha blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi misses with a body punch.
Ko Nachi lands a body shot in the clinch. #BC#
Ko Nachi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zaadha blocks a jab.#CL2#
Zaadha takes the fight into the clinch.
Zaadha struggles to land a body shot inside as Ko Nachi controls his hands.
Ko Nachi blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Zaadha blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zaadha misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ko Nachi misses with a body punch.
Zaadha misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zaadha takes a shot to the head.
Zaadha throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Zaadha misses with the head strike.
Ko Nachi blocks an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Zaadha.
Zaadha lands a shot to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi blocks an uppercut.
Zaadha tries to throw a body punch but Ko Nachi avoids it by throwing Zaadha back against the cage. #BC#
Ko Nachi breaks from the clinch.
Ko Nachi missing with a left hand there. Zaadha was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ko Nachi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ko Nachi with a hook.#T3#
Ko Nachi throws a wild body kick that Zaadha sees coming a mile off.
Zaadha only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Zaadha.
Ko Nachi throws a leg kick but Zaadha sees it coming and moves out of range.
Zaadha lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ko Nachi circles away quickly and effectively.
Ko Nachi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
As Ko Nachi backs off Zaadha throws a huge counter combo but Ko Nachi manages to avoid it all.
Ko Nachi lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Zaadha moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Ko Nachi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Zaadha takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ko Nachi throws a sloppy head kick and Zaadha moves out of range easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Zaadha - that will leave a mark!
Zaadha wants to slow Ko Nachi down by chopping away at his legs.
Zaadha misses with an uppercut. #T4#
A big left from Ko Nachi misses.
Zaadha steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Ko Nachi jabs Zaadha right on the nose. Zaadha blinks but takes it well.
Ko Nachi scoring well with a low kick there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ko Nachi.
Zaadha with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #CL2#
Zaadha forces Ko Nachi back against the cage and clinches.
Ri Zaadha has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zaadha working aggressively here.
Zaadha swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ko Nachi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Zaadha lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ko Nachi backwards. #BC#
Ko Nachi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zaadha pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ko Nachi jabs at Zaadha's body.
Zaadha on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Rigel Ko Nachi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#CL2#
Zaadha closes the distance and clinches.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rigel Ko Nachi!

After winning the bout, Rigel Ko Nachi thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: C171: Nakagawa vs Obama III     
Date:   Mar 12, 2023
#R1#
Hawk misses with a wild body shot.
Hawk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ko Nachi moves away.
Ko Nachi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ethan Hawk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ko Nachi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hawk. Hawk obviously looking to wear him down.
Ko Nachi takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Hawk misses with a two punch combination.
Ko Nachi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ko Nachi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawk smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ko Nachi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hawk can pounce on him.
Ko Nachi throws a leg kick but Hawk moved away.#T1#
Ko Nachi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hawk misses the body punch
and Ko Nachi makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
We've been informed that Hawk has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Hawk misses with a low kick.
Ko Nachi thows a leg kick but Hawk checks it
letting Hawk counter with a right hand.
Ko Nachi checks a leg kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Ko Nachi misses its target.
Nice body kick from Hawk.
Hawk delivers a nice body kick.
Hawk looks to throw the jab but Ko Nachi is out of range.
Ko Nachi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
Hawk pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And Ko Nachi counters with a quick kick to the body but Hawk blocks it.
Good leg kick by Hawk.
Ko Nachi throws a wild body kick that Hawk sees coming a mile off.#CL2#
Hawk gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ko Nachi tries a body shot but Hawk blocks it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hawk creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice left hand lands by Hawk.
Hawk misses with some punches.
Hawk misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Ko Nachi breaks from the clinch.
Ko Nachi walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hawk checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hawk! But no joy.#T3#
Hawk connects with a leg kick.
Ko Nachi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hawk cracks Ko Nachi with an open hand slap.
Hawk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ko Nachi manages to avoid it.
Ko Nachi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hawk ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hawk throws out a counter right but Ko Nachi avoids it with no problem.
Hawk misses the shot to the body.
As Hawk backs away, Ko Nachi returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A left and a right from Hawk both land. Nice combination. #T4#
Ko Nachi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hawk turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ko Nachi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Ko Nachi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hawk throws a body punch but Ko Nachi moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Ko Nachi misses its target.
Ko Nachi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ko Nachi takes one to the side of the head.
Hawk thumps Ko Nachi with a low kick.
Ko Nachi walks forward, straight into a front kick from Hawk.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ethan Hawk 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#
Hawk sizes up Ko Nachi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hawk has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hawk. Ko Nachi does a little dance to reset his feet.
A quick step to the side and Ko Nachi tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd cheers as Hawk lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ko Nachi doesn't seem phased though.
Ko Nachi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hawk moves away.
Hawk is trying to counter with his kicks.
Hawk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ko Nachi is looking to counter with a body kick.
Ko Nachi throws a right hand that misses
and Hawk counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ko Nachi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hawk uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ko Nachi.
Hawk is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.#T1#
Hawk jabs Ko Nachi right on the nose. Ko Nachi blinks but takes it well.
Hawk fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ko Nachi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hawk thuds a left hand into Ko Nachi's body.
Hawk misses with a looping right.#CL2#
Ko Nachi gets tackled into the cage by Hawk. Hawk maintains the clinch.
Ko Nachi lands a hook that snaps the head of Hawk backwards.
Hawk lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hawk scores with a shot to the side of Ko Nachi's head.
Ko Nachi lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hawk lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ko Nachi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ko Nachi tries to break free but Hawk pushes him back against the cage.#T2#
Hawk misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hawk lands an uppercut.
Ko Nachi tries to break the clinch but Hawk is controlling the position.
Hawk misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ko Nachi is looking to break free of the clinch but Hawk has double underhooks. #BC#
Ko Nachi breaks the clinch.
An inside leg kick lands from Hawk. #CL2#
Hawk gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ko Nachi struggles to land a body shot inside as Hawk controls his hands. #BC#
Ko Nachi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ko Nachi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hawk manages to avoid it.
Hawk thuds his shin into the meat of Ko Nachi's side.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hawk tries to clinch but Ko Nachi is having none of it.
Ko Nachi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T3#
Hawk throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ko Nachi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ko Nachi walks into a straight right hand from Hawk.
Ko Nachi is looking to wear down Hawk with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hawk with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #KD2#
Hawk cracks Ko Nachi with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Hawk has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Ko Nachi to stand back up!
Hawk moves out of range as Ko Nachi throws a body kick.
Hawk swinging wildly here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hawk tries to clinch up.#T4#
Hawk misses with a looping left.
Ko Nachi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A leg kick checked by Ko Nachi.#KD2#
Hawk lands a big right hand that sends Ko Nachi crashing to the mat! Hawk stays standing though and waves Ko Nachi back to his feet!#ROC2#Ko Nachi is rocked!
Ethan Hawk seems to be getting the better of the standup.#KD2#
Hawk lands a big right hand that sends Ko Nachi crashing to the mat! Hawk stays standing though and waves Ko Nachi back to his feet!
Oh Ko Nachi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hawk lands a nice hook to Ko Nachi's body. Ko Nachi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rigel Ko Nachi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
Ko Nachi gets tackled into the cage by Hawk. Hawk maintains the clinch.
Ko Nachi seems to have got his legs back now.
Ko Nachi is trying to break the clinch but Hawk has him pressed against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ethan Hawk showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Hawk throws a body shot but no joy.
Hawk pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ko Nachi fires out a quick counter leg kick but Hawk just manages to avoid it.
Hawk throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ko Nachi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hawk doesn't seem bothered though.
Nice cross by Hawk.
Hawk works the jab nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ko Nachi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hawk throws a quick head kick that knocks Ko Nachi silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Hawk is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ethan Hawk!
During a confident post fight interview, Ethan Hawk thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: C164: Taneyev vs St. Gough     
Date:   Feb 15, 2023
#R1#
Valentine shoots in but Ko Nachi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Valentine throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Valentine throws a chopping leg kick but Ko Nachi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ko Nachi is looking to slow Valentine down with leg kicks.
Ko Nachi lunges at Valentine with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Valentine's hand.
Ko Nachi scores with a jab to the head.
Ko Nachi misses with a leg kick.
Valentine has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Valentine takes one to the side of the head.
A shot to the liver by Valentine. Beautiful body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A good leg kick by Valentine.
Valentine slips under a jab from Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Valentine swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rigel Ko Nachi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valentine slips under a jab.
Ko Nachi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Valentine is able to avoid easily.#T1#
Ko Nachi throws an overhand right that lands on Valentine's shoulder, as Valentine tries to avoid the shot.
Ko Nachi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Valentine.
Valentine tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ko Nachi blocks a jab.
Valentine takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Valentine walks into a left hand.
Ko Nachi lands with a straight right. Valentine didn't see that one coming.
Valentine throws a looping overhand right but Ko Nachi ducks down to avoid it.
Ko Nachi half committed to a counter leg kick.
Ko Nachi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ko Nachi misses with a shot to the body
and Valentine counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ko Nachi thinking.
Valentine closes the distance and clinches up with Ko Nachi, looking for a takedown. Valentine pushes Ko Nachi against the cage but Ko Nachi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Valentine throws a jab but it's blocked by Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Valentine moves forwards but Ko Nachi connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ko Nachi misses with a straight right.
Valentine is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ko Nachi with a body shot.
Valentine slips under a jab from Ko Nachi.
Valentine misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ko Nachi misses the shot to the body.
Valentine keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi with a hook.
Ko Nachi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ko Nachi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rigel Ko Nachi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fight stays on the outside here - Valentine looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ko Nachi misses with a looping right.
Ko Nachi throws a hook but Valentine blocks it.
Valentine displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ko Nachi throws out the jab. #T3#
Ko Nachi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Valentine. That did some damage!
Ko Nachi looks to throw the jab but Valentine is out of range.
Ko Nachi takes a swing at Valentine's ribcage but misses.
Ko Nachi lands a leg kick that knocks Valentine off balance momentarily.
Ko Nachi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Valentine's hands.
Ko Nachi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ko Nachi lands with a hook. Valentine tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Valentine scoring well with a low kick there.
Ko Nachi misses with a body shot
and Valentine counters with a nice uppercut.
Ko Nachi throws out a loose jab but Valentine uses good head movement to avoid it.
Valentine walks into a jab.
Ko Nachi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Valentine uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi sizes up Valentine with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Valentine misses with a lunging right hand
and Ko Nachi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ko Nachi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Valentine takes a swing at Ko Nachi's ribcage but misses.
A slow jab from Ko Nachi misses its intended target.
Valentine misses with a takedown attempt - Ko Nachi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rigel Ko Nachi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lou Valentine.
Valentine takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Valentine staying out of range there.
Valentine will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ko Nachi tries to work over Valentine's front leg with a kick but Valentine checks it.
Valentine is looking to chop away at Ko Nachi's legs.
Ko Nachi scores with a nice strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rigel Ko Nachi dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Valentine moves out of range as Ko Nachi strikes.
Ko Nachi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Valentine looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ko Nachi is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ko Nachi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ko Nachi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Valentine tries to move into range but Ko Nachi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rigel Ko Nachi is winning the standup battle so far.
Ko Nachi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ko Nachi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ko Nachi lands a head shot.
Ko Nachi tries a low kick but Valentine avoids it.
Ko Nachi scores with a hook.
Valentine throws the kick towards the body but Ko Nachi avoids it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Valentine moves out of range as Ko Nachi strikes.
Ko Nachi connects with a looping right hand. #T1#
Ko Nachi misses with an uppercut. Valentine saw that one coming.
Valentine takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#TD2#
Valentine scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Valentine is looking to take a break and control but Ko Nachi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Valentine is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ko Nachi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Valentine.
Valentine trying to mount his opponent but Ko Nachi defends it.
Valentine sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ko Nachi defending well though. #T2##SUB2#
Valentine is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ko Nachi has managed to free his arm - good work.
Valentine is trying to control. Ko Nachi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Valentine might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ko Nachi haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Valentine wants to free his trapped foot but Ko Nachi is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Valentine keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Valentine sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ko Nachi defending well though.
Valentine is looking to take a break and control but Ko Nachi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Valentine is trying to work for a kimura but Ko Nachi is defending well.
Ko Nachi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Valentine can do to turn this around?
Valentine looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T3#
Ko Nachi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Valentine.
Valentine with the ground and pound but Ko Nachi uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Valentine with a flurry of punches that miss.
Valentine throws a strike but Ko Nachi rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Valentine bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ko Nachi's guard. #REVB#
Valentine pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ko Nachi is keeping the position for now.
Valentine missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Valentine postures up in Ko Nachi's guard and throws a big left but Ko Nachi blocks it.
Valentine missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T4#
Valentine preventing the sweep.
Valentine with a flurry of punches that miss.
Valentine throwing strikes but missing.
Valentine trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Valentine trying to control the position from guard on top but Ko Nachi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Valentine thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ko Nachi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lou Valentine has got the better of the ground game so far.
Valentine throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2#
Valentine has gone for a leg lock! Ko Nachi slips out almost immediately though and dives into Valentine's guard.#REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rigel Ko Nachi dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Valentine shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Valentine has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Ko Nachi defend it? Valentine steps over the head and cranks it - Ko Nachi is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Valentine!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lou Valentine!
Lou Valentine 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: SYN 952 Minuar vs. Takahashi     
Date:   Jan 22, 2023
#R1#
Maldonado thumps Ko Nachi with a low kick.
Maldonado blocks a head kick by Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi throws a leg kick which misses Maldonado's front leg but catches the back leg as Maldonado tries to avoid it.
Maldonado throws a lazy body kick
enabling Ko Nachi to counter with a crisp jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Maldonado misses the target.
An attempted straight right counter from Ko Nachi misses the target.
Ko Nachi throws a leg kick
and Maldonado counters with a nice leg kick.
Ko Nachi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maldonado.
Ko Nachi throws a quick counter kick to the body but Maldonado avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi throws a wild body kick that Maldonado sees coming a mile off.
Ko Nachi swings for the body but Maldonado moves out of range. #T1#
Maldonado swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maldonado thuds his shin into the meat of Ko Nachi's side.
Ko Nachi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Maldonado misses the body punch
and Ko Nachi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Maldonado swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Maldonado misses with an uppercut. Ko Nachi saw that one coming.
Ko Nachi thinks about countering with a body kick.
Maldonado throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ko Nachi was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Maldonado throws a jab when Ko Nachi was well out of range.#T2#
The fighters circling - Maldonado throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Maldonado looks for the body kick but Ko Nachi saw that one coming.
Maldonado uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ko Nachi.
Maldonado tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Maldonado avoids a kick to the body.
Maldonado waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ko Nachi.
Maldonado looks to land a body kick but Ko Nachi moved away.
Maldonado misses with a low kick. #T3#
Maldonado blocks a low kick nicely.#KD#
Ko Nachi sends Maldonado crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Ko Nachi is motioning to the referee to let Maldonado up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Maldonado is rocked!
Ko Nachi moves out of range as Maldonado strikes.
Maldonado is still on wobbly legs! Can Ko Nachi finish him?
Ko Nachi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Maldonado seems to have recovered his senses.
Ko Nachi thows a body kick. Maldonado tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A combination from Ko Nachi does no damage.
Maldonado looks like he wants to counter punch here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ko Nachi moves out of range of the body kick.
Maldonado misses with a head kick. #T4#
Maldonado looks to land a left hand but Ko Nachi moved out of range nicely.
Ko Nachi misses with a left hand
and Maldonado counters with a left to the body.
A head kick misses from Maldonado.
Ko Nachi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It seemed like Maldonado was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Maldonado throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ko Nachi went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ko Nachi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ko Nachi moves out of range as Maldonado strikes.
Ko Nachi tried to counter with a leg kick but Maldonado avoided it.
Ko Nachi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Maldonado.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Rigel Ko Nachi will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Ko Nachi lands with a kick to the ribs.
Ko Nachi lands a nice looking body kick.
Ko Nachi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maldonado.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Maldonado - that will leave a mark!
Ko Nachi looks for the body kick but Maldonado saw that one coming.
Maldonado misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maldonado misses with a hook.#KD#
Ko Nachi lands a big head kick that sends Maldonado tumbling to the mat! Ko Nachi takes a step backwards and waves Maldonado back to his feet - he wants the finish!#T1#
Maldonado misses with a left hand
and Ko Nachi counters with a big right hand! Oh Maldonado is in trouble here! Ko Nachi follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rigel Ko Nachi!
During a confident post fight interview, Rigel Ko Nachi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: C147: Kahn vs. Taneyev 2     
Date:   Jan 01, 2023
#R1#
Brawler checks a leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Brawler on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ko Nachi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ko Nachi throws a chopping leg kick but Brawler manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
An attempted straight right counter from Brawler misses the target.
Ko Nachi jabs Brawler to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ko Nachi throws a quick inside leg kick. #CL2#
Ko Nachi pushes Brawler up against the cage in a clinch.
Brawler struggles to land a body shot inside as Ko Nachi controls his hands.
Brawler gets through Ko Nachi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Brawler misses with some punches.
Ko Nachi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brawler lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Brawler lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Brawler blocking some punches.
Ko Nachi can't find room to land a body shot as Brawler controls the action.
Brawler can't find room to land a body shot as Ko Nachi controls the action.
Ko Nachi lands a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short left from Brawler. #T1#
Ko Nachi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ko Nachi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brawler blocks an uppercut.
Brawler cracks Ko Nachi with a nice body shot.
Brawler prevents a body shot from Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi scores with a shot to the side of Brawler's head.
Ko Nachi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ko Nachi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brawler misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brawler lands a nice uppercut.
Brawler tries to work over Ko Nachi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A hook to the body from Brawler.
Ko Nachi takes a shot to the head.
Ko Nachi misses with some punches.
Brawler blocks a body shot from Ko Nachi.
Brawler throws a head punch that misses.
Brawler misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short body shot lands from Brawler as the two fighters clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brawler misses with the head strike. #T2#
Ko Nachi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brawler's elbow.
Brawler lands a body punch.
Brawler goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brawler lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Brawler.
Ko Nachi cracks Brawler with a nice body shot.
Ko Nachi has a couple of punches blocked by Brawler.
A nice right hand lands inside from Brawler.
Ko Nachi misses with the head strike.
Brawler gets through Ko Nachi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Brawler lands a nice shot to the body.
Brawler scores with a shot to the side of Ko Nachi's head.
A short right from Brawler on the inside.
Brawler lands a right hand.
Brawler tries a body shot but Ko Nachi blocks it.
Brawler misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ko Nachi lands with a light punch inside.
Ko Nachi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ko Nachi blocking some punches.
Brawler blocking some punches.
Brawler blocking some punches. #T3#
Ko Nachi gets through Brawler's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Brawler misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brawler.
Ko Nachi working aggressively here.
Brawler lands with a right to the head.
Ko Nachi lands a right hand.
Ko Nachi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Ko Nachi.
A nice right hand lands inside from Brawler.
Ko Nachi misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brawler.
Brawler prevents a body shot from Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brawler's elbow.
Brawler misses with the head strike.
Brawler is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Ko Nachi blocks a body shot from Brawler.
Brawler misses with a punch to the body.
Brawler lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ko Nachi gets through Brawler's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ko Nachi misses with a hook to the ribs. #T4#
Brawler tries to throw a body punch but Ko Nachi avoids it by throwing Brawler back against the cage.
Brawler lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Brawler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brawler lands a body shot.
Brawler lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ko Nachi misses with a punch to the body.
Ko Nachi tries a body shot but Brawler blocks it.
Brawler lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ko Nachi backwards.
Brawler pushes Ko Nachi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Brawler.
I was talking to Brawler's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Brawler throws a punch but it's blocked by Ko Nachi.
Brawler throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ko Nachis head.
Brawler misses with the head strike.
Brawler doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brawler lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ko Nachi misses with some punches.
Ko Nachi swings wildly with an uppercut but Brawler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brawler lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ko Nachi backwards.
Brawler misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brawler misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Brawler dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Ko Nachi lands with a good body shot.
Brawler takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A cross from Ko Nachi lands.
Brawler ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
An attempted straight right counter from Brawler misses the target.
Ko Nachi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Brawler cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Brawler takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ko Nachi throws a front kick that sends Brawler stumbling back into the cage.
Ko Nachi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Brawler manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Brawler swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ko Nachi scores with a nice strike.#CL2#
Ko Nachi instigates a clinch.
A short body shot lands from Ko Nachi as the two fighters clinch.
Brawler is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ko Nachi can do to turn this around?
Ko Nachi throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
A right hook to the body lands for Brawler.
Ko Nachi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brawler stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ko Nachi has a couple of punches blocked by Brawler.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ko Nachi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brawler misses with a punch to the body.
Brawler misses with some punches.
Brawler lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Brawler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brawler is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A left hand lands to the body for Brawler.
Brawler lands with a right to the head.
Ko Nachi tries to throw a body punch but Brawler avoids it by throwing Ko Nachi back against the cage.
Ko Nachi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ko Nachi misses with a punch to the body.
Brawler misses with the head strike.
Ko Nachi tries a body shot but Brawler blocks it.
Ko Nachi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Brawler.
Ko Nachi tries to throw a body punch but Brawler avoids it by throwing Ko Nachi back against the cage. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brawler.
Ko Nachi lands with a light punch inside.
Brawler lands a right hand.
Ko Nachi struggles to land a body shot inside as Brawler controls his hands.
Brawler gets through Ko Nachi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bobby Brawler has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brawler lands a right hand.
Brawler lands a hook that snaps the head of Ko Nachi backwards.
Brawler lands with a left to the head.
Ko Nachi misses with a punch to the body.
Brawler lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ko Nachi backwards.
Ko Nachi lands a shoulder strike.
Ko Nachi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Brawler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brawler misses with the head strike.
Brawler lands with a short shot to the head.
Brawler tries to throw a body punch but Ko Nachi avoids it by throwing Brawler back against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Brawler.
Brawler avoiding damage.
Brawler doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T3#
Brawler lands a body shot.
Ko Nachi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brawler makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Ko Nachi fails to land.
Brawler misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ko Nachi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brawler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ko Nachi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brawler is leaning against Ko Nachi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ko Nachi throws a punch but it's blocked by Brawler.
Ko Nachi throws a punch but it's blocked by Brawler.
Brawler lands a shoulder strike.
Ko Nachi swings wildly with an uppercut but Brawler uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brawler goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brawler tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brawler blocks a body shot from Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi lands an uppercut.#T4#
Ko Nachi working aggressively here.
Ko Nachi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brawler tries to throw a body punch but Ko Nachi avoids it by throwing Brawler back against the cage.
Ko Nachi prevents a body shot from Brawler.
Brawler is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Brawler struggles to land a body shot inside as Ko Nachi controls his hands.
Ko Nachi lands with a short shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brawler misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brawler lands with a short shot to the head.
Ko Nachi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brawler swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brawler lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Brawler tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ko Nachi's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ko Nachi.
A short left from Brawler.
Brawler tries to work over Ko Nachi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brawler lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ko Nachi backwards.
Ko Nachi lands with a light punch inside.
Brawler prevents a body shot from Ko Nachi.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Bobby Brawler will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
A chopping leg kick lands by Ko Nachi.
Rigel Ko Nachi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ko Nachi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ko Nachi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brawler throws a quick counter head kick but Ko Nachi was just out of range.
Brawler slips a jab from Ko Nachi.
A little feinted left hand from Brawler on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ko Nachi misses with a body shot.
Rigel Ko Nachi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ko Nachi wants to clinch up but Brawler keeps it at a distance.
Brawler is looking to counter punch.
Ko Nachi throws a leg kick but Brawler sees it coming and moves out of range.
Brawler throwing a counter right hand but Ko Nachi manages to avoid it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ko Nachi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ko Nachi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Brawler paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Brawler is looking to counter punch.
Ko Nachi swings widly with a right hand
and Ko Nachi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Ko Nachi instigates a clinch. #T1#
Brawler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brawler struggles to land a body shot inside as Ko Nachi controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Brawler.
Ko Nachi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Brawlers head.
Brawler has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Ko Nachi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Brawler backwards.
Ko Nachi throws a punch but it's blocked by Brawler.
Brawler lands with a short shot to the head.
Brawler blocking some punches.
Brawler stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ko Nachi tries a body shot but Brawler blocks it.
Ko Nachi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ko Nachi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ko Nachi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brawler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ko Nachi prevents a body shot from Brawler.
Brawler working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Brawler lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ko Nachi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Brawler lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Brawler.
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!
Brawler misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Brawler struggles to land a body shot inside as Ko Nachi controls his hands.
A nice left hand lands by Brawler.
Brawler goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ko Nachi misses with some punches.
Brawler lands with a short shot to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ko Nachi letting Brawler take a breather here.
Brawler tries a body shot but Ko Nachi blocks it.
Ko Nachi blocks an uppercut.
Brawler working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Brawler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brawler softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ko Nachi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Brawler lands a left hand.
Ko Nachi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brawler is leaning against Ko Nachi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Brawler lands with a light punch inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Brawler.
Brawler manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #T3#
A short right from Brawler.
Brawler working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ko Nachi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ko Nachi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ko Nachi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Brawler.
Brawler lands a right hand.
Brawler scores with a nice hook to the head.
Brawler can't find room to land a body shot as Ko Nachi controls the action.
Ko Nachi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ko Nachi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brawler lands a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Brawler.
Brawler goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Brawler on the inside.
Brawler taking a breather.
Brawler lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ko Nachi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brawler scores with a nice hook to the head.
Brawler just leaning against Ko Nachi, taking a breather.
Ko Nachi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ko Nachi misses with the head strike.
Brawler lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ko Nachi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brawler prevents a body shot from Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi misses with a punch to the body.
Brawler scores with a shot to the side of Ko Nachi's head.
Brawler lands with a right to the head.
Ko Nachi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ko Nachi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brawler lands a body shot in the clinch.
Brawler leaning against his opponent.
Brawler lands with a short shot to the head.
Brawler lands with a short shot to the head.
Brawler lands a body punch.
Brawler lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bobby Brawler is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Brawler scores with an uppercut up the middle.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Brawler!

After winning the bout, Bobby Brawler thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: C141: De Minaur vs. Graves 2     
Date:   Nov 19, 2022
#R1#
Ko Nachi connects with a right hand. Tai Kung shakes it off.
Ko Nachi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tai Kung looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rigel Ko Nachi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ko Nachi throws a sloppy head kick and Tai Kung moves out of range easily.
Ko Nachi thuds his right hand into Tai Kung's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ko Nachi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tai Kung counters with a right hand to the body.
Tai Kung swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tai Kung takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ko Nachi thows a leg kick but Tai Kung checks it
and Tai Kung connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tai Kung with a nice cross.
A big right from Ko Nachi misses.
Ko Nachi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tai Kung's hands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tai Kung takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A jab from Ko Nachi finds it's way through Tai Kung's defenses.
Tai Kung walks into a straight right hand from Ko Nachi.
Tai Kung has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ko Nachi finds it's way round the side to connect with Tai Kung's head.
Ko Nachi lands with a nice body kick.
Tai Kung looks to score with a jab to the body but Ko Nachi is just out of range.#T1#
Tai Kung moves out of range of the strikes.
Tai Kung is looking for the big counter here.
Ko Nachi swings widly with a right hand
and Ko Nachi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice uppercut there from Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tai Kung slips a jab and a cross from Ko Nachi.
Tai Kung jabs Ko Nachi right on the nose. Ko Nachi blinks but takes it well.
Tai Kung throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ko Nachi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Ko Nachi misses the target.
Ko Nachi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ko Nachi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tai Kung sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tai Kung throws out a counter right but Ko Nachi avoids it with no problem.
Tai Kung lands a head shot.
Tai Kung on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ko Nachi.
Tai Kung misses with a looping right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ko Nachi looks to land a left hand but Tai Kung moved out of range nicely.
Ko Nachi throws a hook to the side of Tai Kung's head but Tai Kung sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tai Kung looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Ko Nachi misses the target.
Ko Nachi misses with a series of wild punches.
Ko Nachi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A lazy left from Ko Nachi finds it's target.
Tai Kung steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ko Nachi.#KD2#
Tai Kung drops Ko Nachi with a beautiful combination! Ko Nachi stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Tai Kung is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Ko Nachi is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Rigel Ko Nachi has been cut.
A big left from Ko Nachi misses.
Oh Ko Nachi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ko Nachi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tai Kung was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A jab from Ko Nachi finds it's way through Tai Kung's defenses.
Ko Nachi misses with a straight right.
Ko Nachi seems to have got his legs back now.
Ko Nachi misses with an uppercut.
Ko Nachi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tai Kung sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ko Nachi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ko Nachi missing with a left hand there. Tai Kung was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ko Nachi misses with a wild combination. #T3#
Ko Nachi's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tai Kung under the eye.
Tai Kung throws an overhand right that lands on Ko Nachi's shoulder, as Ko Nachi tries to avoid the shot.
Tai Kung moves out of range as Ko Nachi strikes.
Tai Kung swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ko Nachi cracks a nice hook into Tai Kung's ribs.
Tai Kung looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ko Nachi throws a hook but Tai Kung avoids it easily.
Tai Kung staying out of range there.
Tai Kung looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ko Nachi drops his hands momentarily and Tai Kung takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ko Nachi catches Tai Kung with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ko Nachi throws an off balance right hand
and Tai Kung counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ko Nachi thinking.
The crowd cheers as Ko Nachi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tai Kung doesn't seem phased though.
Ko Nachi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tai Kung has time to react.
Ko Nachi is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ko Nachi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tai Kung counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
Tai Kung thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ko Nachi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tai Kung on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ko Nachi. Ko Nachi obviously looking to wear him down.
Tai Kung ducks under a wild hook from Ko Nachi.
Tai Kung only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Tai Kung slips under a jab.
Tai Kung ducks under a wild hook from Ko Nachi.
Tai Kung fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ko Nachi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ko Nachi throws a right hand that Tai Kung ducks under and follows up with a left that Tai Kung also avoids with ease.
It seemed like Tai Kung was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sloppy strikes from Ko Nachi. Those never looked like landing.
Ko Nachi throws a looping overhand right but Tai Kung ducks down to avoid it.
Ko Nachi misses with a few strikes there.
Tai Kung fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice defenses there by Tai Kung.
Ko Nachi throws an off balance right hand
and Tai Kung counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ko Nachi misses with a double jab
and Tai Kung counters with a crisp right that sends Ko Nachi to the canvas! Tai Kung follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Manolito Tai Kung!
Our winner, Manolito Tai Kung, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: C139: De Minaur vs. Perkele     
Date:   Nov 05, 2022
#R1#
Morrison lands with a straight right. Ko Nachi didn't see that one coming.
Morrison looks to score with a jab to the body but Ko Nachi is just out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Ko Nachi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi blocks a jab.
Ko Nachi slips a jab from Morrison.
Ko Nachi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Morrison connects with a body shot that sends Ko Nachi's belly button to the back.
Morrison takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ko Nachi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Morrison.
Morrison lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Morrison jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A cross from Morrison lands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ko Nachi. Morrison does a little dance to reset his feet.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Morrison checks a leg kick.
Morrison ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ko Nachi moves away.
Morrison slips under a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ko Nachi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Morrison bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Morrison swings for the body but Ko Nachi moves out of range.
Ko Nachi throws out a counter right but Morrison avoids it with no problem.
Ko Nachi scores with a three punch combo!
Ko Nachi avoids the body shot from Morrison.
Ko Nachi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Morrison.
Morrison throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T1#
Morrison shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ko Nachi pinned against the cage. Ko Nachi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Morrison ducks right into an uppercut from Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Morrison takes one to the chin there.
Morrison moves out of range of the leg kick from Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi throws a jab but it's blocked by Morrison.
Ko Nachi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rigel Ko Nachi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jab by Morrison.
Morrison moves forwards but Ko Nachi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ko Nachi moves out of range as Morrison strikes.
Ko Nachi misses with the combination.
Rigel Ko Nachi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morrison lands a jab to the nose.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ko Nachi swinging wildly here. #T2#
Ko Nachi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ko Nachi motions for Morrison to come forward. Ko Nachi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've been hearing reports that Morrison has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Morrison misses with a two punch combination.
Morrison lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ko Nachi throws a shot from downtown. Morrison moves away and avoids it.
Ko Nachi cracks Morrison with an open hand slap.
Ko Nachi lands a jab to Morrison's midsection.
A jab from Ko Nachi does it's job there.
Morrison cracks Ko Nachi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ko Nachi loads up on a big right hand but Morrison slips the punch.
Morrison looks for a takedown but Ko Nachi sprawls well.
A right-left combo lands from Morrison.
Nice defenses there by Morrison.
Nice defenses there by Morrison.#TD#
Morrison throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ko Nachi was covering up waiting for the punch and Morrison finishes the takedown easily into guard. #T3#
Ko Nachi is looking to stand up but Morrison isn't so interested in that idea.
Morrison trying to control but Ko Nachi is working from the bottom.
Morrison throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morrison is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ko Nachi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Morrison throwing strikes from guard but Ko Nachi blocks nicely.
Morrison missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ko Nachi wants to stand and escape but Morrison is having none of it.
Morrison working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #ES2#
Ko Nachi has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Morrison has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Morrison scores with a shot to the side of Ko Nachi's head.
A short left from Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC#
Morrison's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ko Nachi misses with an uppercut
and Morrison counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ko Nachi thinking.
Morrison is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A jab from Ko Nachi misses.
Morrison was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Morrison keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ko Nachi.
A slow jab from Morrison misses its intended target.
Ko Nachi misses with a right hand
and Morrison counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ko Nachi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Morrison looks to land a combination but Ko Nachi avoids it well.
Morrison bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ko Nachi throws a right hand that misses
and Morrison counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ko Nachi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Frank Morrison will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Ko Nachi clobbers Morrison with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Frank Morrison is winning the standup battle so far.
Ko Nachi with a nice calf kick.
Morrison throws out a loose jab but Ko Nachi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Morrison misses with a body shot.
Morrison misses with a few strikes there.
Danga de danga de dang - Morrison scores with a four punch combination!
Ko Nachi lands with a right hand.
Ko Nachi thows a leg kick but Morrison checks it
and Morrison counters with a left and a right that stings Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi misses with a looping right.
Morrison looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ko Nachi throws a jab when Morrison was well out of range.
Morrison looks to land a right hand but Ko Nachi moved out of range.
Morrison just misses with a punch to the body.
Morrison's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ko Nachi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Morrison scrambles back to his feet.
Ko Nachi looks to land a right hand but Morrison moved out of range.
A jab from Ko Nachi does it's job there.
Morrison misses with a wild body shot.
Morrison avoids the body shot from Ko Nachi.
Morrison displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ko Nachi throws out the jab. #T1##TD#
Ko Nachi gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Morrison to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Morrison with a flurry of punches that miss.
Morrison is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Morrison trying to control the position from guard on top but Ko Nachi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ko Nachi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Morrison.
Morrison working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Morrison throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ko Nachi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morrison trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T2#
Morrison trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Morrison scoring with some ground and pound.
Morrison has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Morrison throws a big elbow that misses.
Morrison distracts Ko Nachi with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Morrison is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Morrison cracks Ko Nachi with a solid left hand.
Morrison throws an elbow that misses. Ko Nachi uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Morrison's guard. Nice move by Ko Nachi!#REVB#
Ko Nachi stopping the sweep attempt from Morrison.
Morrison pulls Ko Nachi in to control the position.
Ko Nachi won't allow Morrison to sweep him here. #T3#
Morrison wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Morrison bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ko Nachi's guard. #REVR#
Morrison's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ko Nachi wants to stand but Morrison is controlling the position.
Morrison works over Ko Nachi with some ground and pound from guard.
Morrison is working Ko Nachi over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Morrison sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ko Nachi has momentary wrist control but Morrison slips an elbow through the middle.#T4#
Morrison throws an elbow that misses. Ko Nachi uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Morrison's guard. Nice move by Ko Nachi!#REVB#
Morrison is adopting a defensive guard.
Morrison tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Morrison is trying to control the position from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Morrison holds on and takes a little breather.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Morrison dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Ko Nachi misses with a hook. Morrison ducked under it nicely.
Ko Nachi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Morrison.
Ko Nachi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Morrison shoots in for a takedown but Ko Nachi shows good takedown defense.
Ko Nachi misses with an uppercut. Morrison saw that one coming.
Ko Nachi misses with a right hand
enabling Morrison to counter with a crisp jab.
Morrison takes one to the side of the head.
Ko Nachi loads up on a big right hand but Morrison slips the punch.
It looked like Morrison wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ko Nachi ducks under a wild hook from Morrison.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ko Nachi! But no joy.
Ko Nachi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Morrison.
A bone on bone clash there as Morrison blocks the leg kick.
Donk. Morrison catches Ko Nachi right on the button with a cross.
Morrison uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ko Nachi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morrison loads up on a big right hand but Ko Nachi slips the punch.
Morrison throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ko Nachi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ko Nachi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Morrison sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ko Nachi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Morrison pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Morrison swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ko Nachi counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Morrison missing with a left hand there. Ko Nachi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice jab there from Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi thows a left - swing and a miss! #TD#
Morrison shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ko Nachi's guard.
Morrison working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Frank Morrison overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Morrison trying to control but Ko Nachi is working from the bottom.
Morrison prevents Ko Nachi from getting back to his feet.
Morrison trying to control but Ko Nachi is working from the bottom.
Morrison lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Morrison throws a big elbow that misses.
Morrison scoring with punches to the head and body. #T2#
Morrison connects with a couple of short punches.
Morrison stops Ko Nachi from standing up.
Ko Nachi is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Morrison loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Morrison throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Morrison keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ko Nachi's head.
Morrison postures up and lands a big shot to Ko Nachi's brow.
Morrison throws an elbow that misses. Ko Nachi uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Morrison's guard. Nice move by Ko Nachi!#REVB#
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!
Ko Nachi trying to stand up but can't free himself from Morrison's guard.#T3#
Morrison trying to control the position here.
Ko Nachi won't allow Morrison to sweep him here.
Morrison manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ko Nachi manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Morrison accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Morrison throws an elbow that misses. Ko Nachi uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Morrison's guard. Nice move by Ko Nachi!#REVB#
Morrison seems keen to control Ko Nachi's posture.#T4#
Morrison wants to sweep here but Ko Nachi controlling him for the moment.
Morrison has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Ko Nachi has passed into side control.
Frank Morrison is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Morrison is looking for a sweep.
Ko Nachi wants to stand but Morrison has his arm trapped.
Morrison struggling a bit here.
Ko Nachi tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.

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 Frank Morrison.
Well Morrison 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Frank Morrison!

Frank Morrison thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: SYN 924 Maluga vs CDB     
Date:   Aug 26, 2022
#R1#
Ko Nachi cracks Barrengarry with an open hand slap.
Barrengarry tried to score with a low kick but Ko Nachi checks it.
Ko Nachi throws out a counter right but Barrengarry avoids it with no problem.
Barrengarry throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ko Nachi doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A big right from Ko Nachi misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Ko Nachi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Barrengarry walks into a straight right hand from Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
It seemed like Ko Nachi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Barrengarry slips under a jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ko Nachi scores with a punch to the head.
Barrengarry throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ko Nachi looks to land a right hand but Barrengarry moved out of range.
Ko Nachi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Barrengarry throws a body shot but no joy.
Ko Nachi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Barrengarry connects with a single shot there.
Jab, jab by Barrengarry - just one landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barrengarry turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ko Nachi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Barrengarry tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ko Nachi is able to avoid easily.
A little jabbing left from Ko Nachi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Barrengarry throws the left hand but Ko Nachi avoids the punch easily.
Ko Nachi throws a body shot but no joy.
Rigel Ko Nachi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barrengarry checks a low kick from Ko Nachi.
Barrengarry throws a jab but it's blocked by Ko Nachi.
Barrengarry turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T1#
Ko Nachi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barrengarry sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Ko Nachi as he connects with a hook.
Ko Nachi scores with a leg kick.
Barrengarry has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Barrengarry is looking to chop away at Ko Nachi's legs.
Ko Nachi has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Ko Nachi lands a glancing blow to the side of Barrengarry's head.
Barrengarry dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ko Nachi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ko Nachi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Good shot there by Barrengarry.
Barrengarry avoids the body shot from Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi misses with an uppercut. Barrengarry saw that one coming.
Barrengarry lands with a hook. Ko Nachi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Barrengarry dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ko Nachi. That did some damage!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ko Nachi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ko Nachi looks to throw the jab but Barrengarry is out of range.
Ko Nachi throws a body shot but no joy.
Barrengarry is looking to land body kicks.
Ko Nachi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Barrengarry lets loose with a powerful body kick. Ko Nachi will feel that in the morning.
Ko Nachi blocks a jab.
Barrengarry lands with a thumping leg kick. #T2#
Ko Nachi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Barrengarry throws a leg kick which misses Ko Nachi's front leg but catches the back leg as Ko Nachi tries to avoid it.
Ko Nachi does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ko Nachi misses with a low kick.
Barrengarry throws a jab when Ko Nachi was well out of range.
Barrengarry takes a swing at Ko Nachi's ribcage but misses.
Ko Nachi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ko Nachi scores with a jab.
Barrengarry misses with a body shot.
Barrengarry tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Good work by Ko Nachi as he checks the leg kick.
Ko Nachi throws a low kick but Barrengarry avoids it.
Barrengarry catches Ko Nachi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ko Nachi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ko Nachi swings for the body but Barrengarry moves out of range.
Barrengarry uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Barrengarry moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Barrengarry wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice defenses there by Ko Nachi.
Barrengarry fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ko Nachi is out of range.
Barrengarry on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ko Nachi. Ko Nachi obviously looking to wear him down.
Barrengarry avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T3#
Barrengarry keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi lands a jab.
Barrengarry scores with a hook to the body. Ko Nachi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Barrengarry throws a leg kick but Ko Nachi moved away.
Ko Nachi only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Barrengarry dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ko Nachi. That did some damage!
Barrengarry throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ko Nachi lands with a hook. Barrengarry tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Barrengarry fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ko Nachi throws a leg kick but Barrengarry moved away.
Barrengarry pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barrengarry throws a leg kick but Ko Nachi sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ko Nachi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Barrengarry tries to score with a low kick but Ko Nachi moves his leg out of the way.
Ko Nachi misses with a straight right.
Barrengarry bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Barrengarry tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Barrengarry takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
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!
The fighters circle momentarily. Ko Nachi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ko Nachi misses with a straight left.
A jab from Ko Nachi misses.
Barrengarry throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #T4#
Barrengarry catches Ko Nachi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ko Nachi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Barrengarry takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Barrengarry misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ko Nachi lands a body shot.
Barrengarry does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Barrengarry takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Barrengarry connects with a solid leg kick.
Ko Nachi cracks Barrengarry with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ko Nachi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barrengarry. Ko Nachi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ko Nachi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barrengarry is looking to counter with a body kick.
Ko Nachi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ko Nachi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barrengarry checks a leg kick.
A good leg kick by Barrengarry.
Ko Nachi lands a leg kick that knocks Barrengarry off balance momentarily.
Barrengarry misses with a straight right.
Barrengarry attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Barrengarry blocks a low kick nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Rigel Ko Nachi will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Ko Nachi takes one to the side of the head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ko Nachi.
Barrengarry connects with an inside leg kick.
Ko Nachi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Donk. Ko Nachi catches Barrengarry right on the button with a cross.
Barrengarry looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Barrengarry throws a leg kick but Ko Nachi sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ko Nachi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As Ko Nachi backs away, Barrengarry returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Ko Nachi throws a looping overhand right but Barrengarry ducks down to avoid it.
Rigel Ko Nachi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ko Nachi scores with a jab.
Barrengarry looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ko Nachi with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barrengarry throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ko Nachi throws a jab but it's blocked by Barrengarry.
Barrengarry ducks under a wild hook from Ko Nachi.
Barrengarry throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi tests Barrengarry's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Barrengarry with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Barrengarry avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Barrengarry checks a low kick from Ko Nachi.
Barrengarry is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Barrengarry tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Barrengarry tries to score with a low kick but Ko Nachi moves his leg out of the way.
Ko Nachi throws an overhand right that lands on Barrengarry's shoulder, as Barrengarry tries to avoid the shot.
Ko Nachi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nice straight punches there by Barrengarry. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Barrengarry.
Barrengarry bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Barrengarry lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ko Nachi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ko Nachi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Ko Nachi jabs Barrengarry right on the nose. Barrengarry blinks but takes it well.
Ko Nachi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ko Nachi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barrengarry.
Barrengarry keeps Ko Nachi at a distance using the push kick.
Barrengarry is looking to slow Ko Nachi down with leg kicks.
Barrengarry looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Barrengarry motions for Ko Nachi to come forward. Barrengarry throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ko Nachi throws a body punch but Barrengarry moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Barrengarry.
Ko Nachi connects with a nice looking jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ko Nachi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barrengarry.
Barrengarry walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ko Nachi misses with a hook.
Barrengarry fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Barrengarry keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ko Nachi.#T2#
Ko Nachi sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Ko Nachi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ko Nachi throws a body punch but Barrengarry moves out of range.
Ko Nachi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Barrengarry can pounce on him.
Ko Nachi misses with a hook. Barrengarry ducked under it nicely.
A chopping leg kick lands by Barrengarry.
Ko Nachi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ko Nachi moves out of range of the body kick from Barrengarry.
Barrengarry is looking to chop away at Ko Nachi's legs.
Barrengarry avoids the body shot from Ko Nachi.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Barrengarry throws a good cross that connects.
Ko Nachi misses with a straight right.
Ko Nachi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barrengarry looks to land a left hand but Ko Nachi moved out of range nicely.
Barrengarry on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A low kick from Ko Nachi is predictable there
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A cross from Ko Nachi lands.
Barrengarry throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T3#
Good shot there by Ko Nachi.
Barrengarry moves out of range of the leg kick from Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi throws the left hand but Barrengarry avoids the punch easily.
Barrengarry connects with a leg kick.
Barrengarry checks a low kick from Ko Nachi.
Barrengarry tries to land a leg kick but Ko Nachi saw it coming and moves away.
Barrengarry throws a shot from downtown. Ko Nachi moves away and avoids it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ko Nachi. That's going to slow Barrengarry down.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Barrengarry.
A big left from Ko Nachi misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Ko Nachi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ko Nachi checks a leg kick.
Barrengarry tries to move into range but Ko Nachi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ko Nachi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Barrengarry's head backwards.
A low kick lands for Ko Nachi.
Barrengarry does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Nice uppercut there from Ko Nachi.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ko Nachi throws a leg kick but Barrengarry sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Barrengarry gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi blocks a leg kick.#T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Barrengarry misses the target.
Ko Nachi throws a body punch but Barrengarry moves out of range.
Ko Nachi thumps Barrengarry with a low kick.
Ko Nachi misses with a low kick.
Barrengarry shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ko Nachi blocks a low kick nicely.
Ko Nachi misses with a low kick as Barrengarry jumps back.
Barrengarry scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Barrengarry misses with a straight left.
Ko Nachi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barrengarry.
Barrengarry scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ko Nachi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Barrengarry looks to land a left hand but Ko Nachi moved out of range nicely.
Ko Nachi throws a shot from downtown. Barrengarry moves away and avoids it.
Ko Nachi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barrengarry blocks a leg kick.
Ko Nachi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Barrengarry cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Barrengarry goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ko Nachi lands with an overhand left.
Barrengarry lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Rigel Ko Nachi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Ko Nachi misses with a hook. Barrengarry ducked under it nicely.
Ko Nachi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Barrengarry lands with a straight right. Ko Nachi didn't see that one coming.
Barrengarry slips under a jab from Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi throws a hook but Barrengarry blocks it.
Ko Nachi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Barrengarry ducks under a wild hook from Ko Nachi.
Barrengarry keeps Ko Nachi at a distance using the push kick.
Ko Nachi's jab looks to have found its range, popping Barrengarry under the eye.
Ko Nachi throws an overhand right that lands on Barrengarry's shoulder, as Barrengarry tries to avoid the shot.
Barrengarry misses with a low kick.
Barrengarry misses with an uppercut.
Ko Nachi looks to land a left hand but Barrengarry moved out of range nicely.
A leg kick checked by Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi throws a leg kick
and Barrengarry counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ko Nachi throws a lazy right hand but Barrengarry sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ko Nachi loads up on a big right hand but Barrengarry slips the punch.
Ko Nachi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
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!
Ko Nachi throws a leg kick which misses Barrengarry's front leg but catches the back leg as Barrengarry tries to avoid it.
Ko Nachi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barrengarry looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T1#
Ko Nachi misses with an uppercut.
Barrengarry throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ko Nachi tries a quick counter leg kick but Barrengarry is wise to it.
Ko Nachi takes a swing at Barrengarry's ribcage but misses.
Ko Nachi stuns Barrengarry with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Barrengarry uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ko Nachi.
A solid leg kick lands there for Barrengarry.
Barrengarry ducks under a wild hook from Ko Nachi.
A slow jab from Barrengarry misses its intended target.
Ko Nachi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barrengarry.
Barrengarry is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ko Nachi misses with a straight right.
Barrengarry with a jab.
Barrengarry throws a push kick but Ko Nachi slaps the foot to one side.
Ko Nachi only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Barrengarry misses with a straight left.
Ko Nachi defending well as Barrengarry loads up on a big left hand.
Ko Nachi feints a counter leg kick.
A big left from Ko Nachi misses.
Ko Nachi throws a low kick but it's checked well by Barrengarry.
It looked like Barrengarry wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Barrengarry throws a low kick, looking for Ko Nachi's leg but Ko Nachi calmly moves out of range.
Ko Nachi throws a leg kick but Barrengarry sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ko Nachi throws out a powerful jab.#T2#
Barrengarry ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ko Nachi moves away.
Ko Nachi takes a swing at Barrengarry's ribcage but misses.
Barrengarry displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ko Nachi throws out the jab.
A leg kick checked by Ko Nachi.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barrengarry throws the left hand but Ko Nachi avoids the punch easily.
Ko Nachi looks to land a right hand but Barrengarry moved out of range.
Ko Nachi looks to throw the jab but Barrengarry is out of range.
Ko Nachi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Barrengarry is able to avoid easily.
Barrengarry moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Ko Nachi's jab looks to have found its range, popping Barrengarry under the eye.
Ko Nachi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Barrengarry on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ko Nachi has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Barrengarry.
Barrengarry uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ko Nachi.
Barrengarry just misses with a punch to the body.
Ko Nachi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Barrengarry to score with a decent uppercut.
Barrengarry will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Barrengarry.
Barrengarry shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ko Nachi feints a counter leg kick.
Barrengarry goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ko Nachi steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Barrengarry. That one must have hurt.#T3#
Ko Nachi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barrengarry.
A punch lands to the side of Ko Nachi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi misses with a low kick as Barrengarry jumps back.
Rigel Ko Nachi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Barrengarry throws a leg kick but Ko Nachi sees it coming and moves out of range.
Barrengarry takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Barrengarry walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Barrengarry throws a body kick that misses.
Ko Nachi throws a body punch but Barrengarry moves out of range.
Barrengarry scores with a jab.
Barrengarry attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ko Nachi dips to his left and cracks Barrengarry with an uppercut!
Ko Nachi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Barrengarry with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ko Nachi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Barrengarry's sensitive parts.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slow jab from Barrengarry misses its intended target.
Ko Nachi looks to land a left hand but Barrengarry moved out of range nicely.
Ko Nachi throws a low kick, looking for Barrengarry's leg but Barrengarry calmly moves out of range.
Barrengarry connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T4#
Ko Nachi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ko Nachi slips under a jab.
Barrengarry takes one to the side of the head.
Barrengarry throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ko Nachi was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Ko Nachi throws a low kick but Barrengarry avoids it.
Barrengarry throws a lazy right hand but Ko Nachi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ko Nachi looks to throw the jab but Barrengarry is out of range.
Barrengarry tried to score with a low kick but Ko Nachi checks it.
Barrengarry walks into a stiff left hand from Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi lands a jab.
Barrengarry will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Barrengarry with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Barrengarry moves out of range of the strikes.
Barrengarry misses with a low kick.
Barrengarry dips to his left and cracks Ko Nachi with an uppercut!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab from Barrengarry misses.
Barrengarry ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ko Nachi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Logan Barrengarry has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barrengarry scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rigel Ko Nachi.
Well Ko Nachi has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rigel Ko Nachi!

An out of breath Rigel Ko Nachi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: SYN 920 Leifsson vs. CDB II     
Date:   Aug 05, 2022
#R1#
Serronen scores with a head kick. Ko Nachi tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Ko Nachi throws a leg kick which misses Serronen's front leg but catches the back leg as Serronen tries to avoid it.
Ko Nachi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ko Nachi defending well as Serronen loads up on a big left hand.
Ko Nachi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ko Nachi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ko Nachi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Serronen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Serronen is looking to clinch.
A jab lands there for Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi throws a leg kick but Serronen sees it coming and moves out of range.
Serronen throws a body punch but Ko Nachi moves out of range.
Ko Nachi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rigel Ko Nachi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Ko Nachi lands a lovely overhand right.
Serronen has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
The fighters circling - Ko Nachi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Serronen tries to land a leg kick but Ko Nachi saw it coming and moves away.
Serronen blocks a jab.
Ko Nachi throws a shot from downtown. Serronen moves away and avoids it.
Serronen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Both fighters circling a little - Serronen finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Ko Nachi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Serronen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Serronen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T1#
Nice jab there from Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ko Nachi connects with a solid leg kick.
A big left from Ko Nachi misses.
Serronen appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ko Nachi tries a head kick but it misses.
Ko Nachi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ko Nachi has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LVPED in the buildup to the fight.
Serronen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ko Nachi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Serronen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ko Nachi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Serronen.
A slow jab from Serronen misses its intended target.
Ko Nachi clobbers Serronen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Serronen connects with a right hand. Ko Nachi shakes it off.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Serronen.
Ko Nachi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Serronen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ko Nachi throwing a counter right hand but Serronen manages to avoid it.
Ko Nachi throws a shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A punch lands to the side of Serronen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Serronen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ko Nachi checks it well. #T2#
Ko Nachi thows a left - swing and a miss!
A jab from Ko Nachi misses.
Ko Nachi cracks Serronen with a good jab.
Serronen blocks a jab.
Ko Nachi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Serronen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Serronen lands with a shot to the body.
Serronen avoids the body shot from Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi swings for the body but Serronen moves out of range.
Serronen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ko Nachi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Serronen is looking to chop away at Ko Nachi's legs.
Ko Nachi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Serronen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
An inside leg kick from Ko Nachi misses.
Serronen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Serronen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ko Nachi looks to land a right hand but Serronen moved out of range.#T3#
Serronen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Serronen tries a head kick but it misses.
Good work by Ko Nachi as he checks the leg kick.
As Serronen backs away, Ko Nachi returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Serronen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ko Nachi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Serronen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ko Nachi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Serronen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ko Nachi tries to land a leg kick but Serronen saw it coming and moves away.
Serronen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That kick from Ko Nachi tenderised Serronen's leg. Serronen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ko Nachi throws a leg kick
and Serronen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Serronen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ko Nachi swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Serronen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ko Nachi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ko Nachi just misses with a punch to the body.
Serronen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ko Nachi connects with a right hand. Serronen shakes it off.#T4#
The fighters circling - Ko Nachi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ko Nachi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Serronen doesn't seem bothered though.
Ko Nachi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Serronen connects with a right hand. Ko Nachi shakes it off.
Ko Nachi scores with a jab to the head.
Ko Nachi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ko Nachi lands a nice shot to the body.
Ko Nachi throws a shot from downtown. Serronen moves away and avoids it.
Serronen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Serronen throws a looping overhand right but Ko Nachi ducks down to avoid it.
Serronen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ko Nachi to score with a decent uppercut.
Serronen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ko Nachi scores with a hook.
Ko Nachi is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#CL2#
Serronen clinches with his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice body punch from Ko Nachi - that landed with a thud.
Serronen throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Serronen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Serronen misses with a punch on the inside.
Serronen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ko Nachi's elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rigel Ko Nachi dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Ko Nachi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ko Nachi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Serronen's hands.
Ko Nachi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ko Nachi scores with a nice right hand.
Serronen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ko Nachi.
Serronen throws out a counter right but Ko Nachi avoids it with no problem.
Ko Nachi misses with a low kick.
Serronen throws a body kick that misses.
Ko Nachi throws a jab but it's blocked by Serronen.
A countering left hand to the body from Serronen misses.#KD2#
Serronen connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Ko Nachi to the floor! Serronen dives in looking for the finish!#CUT2#It looks like Rigel Ko Nachi has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Serronen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ko Nachi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Serronen wants to work for an arm triangle but Ko Nachi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Serronen is working for a kimura but Ko Nachi is defending it quite comfortably.
Ko Nachi is trying to get back to full guard.#T1##SUB2#
Serronen is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Ko Nachi to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Ko Nachi controls Serronen momentarily but Serronen frees himself.
Serronen looking to sit in guard and control but Ko Nachi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Serronen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ko Nachi is one step ahead there.
Serronen controls Ko Nachi momentarily but Ko Nachi frees himself.
Aku Serronen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Serronen is looking for a triangle but Ko Nachi pushes his legs off easily.
Serronen being controlled here, momentarily.
Ko Nachi preventing the sweep.
Serronen looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Ko Nachi puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Ko Nachi seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ko Nachi throwing shots but Serronen is blocking nicely.
Serronen is looking to get back to full guard here but Ko Nachi has managed to pass to side control instead.
Serronen seems a little lost for a moment, as Ko Nachi dominates the positioning.#T3#
Serronen manages to get back to half guard.
Serronen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Serronen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ko Nachi sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Serronen is looking to improve his position. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ko Nachi is pressing down on Serronen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Serronen is holding on for now.
Serronen wants to get back to full guard.
Ko Nachi is taking a breather. Serronen says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Serronen wants to improve his position but Ko Nachi is controlling well.
Serronen is trying to control but can't. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ko Nachi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Serronen doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ko Nachi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Serronen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ko Nachi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Serronen misses with an uppercut. Ko Nachi saw that one coming.
A little feinted left hand from Ko Nachi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ko Nachi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Serronen let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Rigel Ko Nachi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rigel Ko Nachi's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Good exchange - Ko Nachi coming out on top.
Ko Nachi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Serronen.
Serronen defending well as Ko Nachi loads up on a big left hand.
Ko Nachi cracks a nice hook into Serronen's ribs.
Serronen slips a jab from Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Serronen.
Serronen misses with a body kick.
Ko Nachi lands a nice shot that snaps Serronen's head back.
Ko Nachi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Serronen manages to avoid it.
Ko Nachi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Serronen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Serronen takes a swing at Ko Nachi's ribcage but misses.
Serronen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Serronen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ko Nachi is looking to slow Serronen down with leg kicks.
Ko Nachi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
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!
Ko Nachi throws a leg kick that is checked
and Serronen counters with a low kick, right behind Ko Nachi 's knee.
Rigel Ko Nachi is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice defenses there by Serronen.#T1##CL2#
Serronen clinches with his opponent.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Serronen.
Ko Nachi works on Serronen's body with a couple of short punches.
Serronen tries a body shot but Ko Nachi blocks it.
Serronen misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Serronen.
Serronen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Serronen blocks a body shot from Ko Nachi.
Serronen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Serronen throws a head punch that misses.
Ko Nachi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ko Nachi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ko Nachi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC#
Ko Nachi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A big left from Ko Nachi misses.
Serronen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ko Nachi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CL2#
Serronen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ko Nachi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Serronen can do to turn this around?
Ko Nachi controlling the action here for a moment. #T2##BC#
Ko Nachi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Serronen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is 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!
Serronen lands a shot to the body.
Serronen misses with a punch to the body.
Serronen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#BC#
Ko Nachi manages to break the clinch.
Serronen tries to clinch but Ko Nachi is having none of it.
Ko Nachi jabs at Serronen's body.#CL2#
Serronen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Serronen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Serronen lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Ko Nachi on the inside.
Ko Nachi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Aku Serronen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ko Nachi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Serronen tries to throw a body punch but Ko Nachi avoids it by throwing Serronen back against the cage.
Serronen lands an uppercut.
Serronen tries a body shot but Ko Nachi blocks it.
Ko Nachi misses with some punches.
A body shot lands from Serronen. #T3#
Ko Nachi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ko Nachi throws a punch but it's blocked by Serronen.
Serronen lands with a left to the head.
Serronen lands with a light punch inside.
Rigel Ko Nachi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Serronen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Serronen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Serronen lands a body punch.
Ko Nachi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ko Nachi prevents a body shot from Serronen.
Ko Nachi prevents a body shot from Serronen.
Serronen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Serronen takes a shot to the head.
Serronen throws a head punch that misses.
A short uppercut from Serronen. #T4#
Serronen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ko Nachi blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ko Nachi.
Serronen can't find room to land a body shot as Ko Nachi controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Serronen fails to land.
Serronen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Serronen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ko Nachi's elbow.
Serronen throws a punch but it's blocked by Ko Nachi.
Serronen tries to throw a body punch but Ko Nachi avoids it by throwing Serronen back against the cage.
Serronen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Serronen misses with the head strike.
Ko Nachi swings away with an uppercut that misses.

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 Rigel Ko Nachi.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ko Nachi, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Rigel Ko Nachi!

Our winner, Rigel Ko Nachi, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: SYN 915 Todd vs. JCM 2     
Date:   Jul 17, 2022
#R1#
Ko Nachi throws a jab but it's blocked by Serronen.
Serronen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ko Nachi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Serronen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ko Nachi avoids the body shot from Serronen.
Serronen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ko Nachi sizes up Serronen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ko Nachi cracks a nice hook into Serronen's ribs.
Serronen scores with a spinning back kick!
Serronen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Serronen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ko Nachi has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LVPED in the buildup to the fight.
Serronen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Serronen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A solid leg kick lands there for Serronen.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Serronen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi is looking to clinch but Serronen is avoiding it.
Serronen moves out of range as Ko Nachi strikes.
Ko Nachi lands a jab to the head. #T1#
Ko Nachi throws an off balance right hand
and Serronen counters with a leg kick.
Serronen looks to throw the jab but Ko Nachi is out of range.
Ko Nachi is looking to counter punch.
Ko Nachi throws a looping overhand right but Serronen ducks down to avoid it.
That kick from Ko Nachi tenderised Serronen's leg. Serronen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ko Nachi swings for the body but Serronen moves out of range.
Serronen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Serronen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nice uppercut there from Ko Nachi.
Serronen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ko Nachi finds it's way round the side to connect with Serronen's head.
Ko Nachi is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ko Nachi sizes up Serronen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ko Nachi connects with a crisp jab.
Ko Nachi throws a hook but Serronen blocks it.
Ko Nachi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ko Nachi misses with a low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ko Nachi with a nice cross.
Ko Nachi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T2#
Ko Nachi throws a low kick but it's checked well by Serronen.
A jab from Ko Nachi misses.
Serronen lands a lovely overhand right.
Serronen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rigel Ko Nachi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ko Nachi walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Serronen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ko Nachi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ko Nachi throws a leg kick
enabling Serronen to counter with a crisp jab.
Ko Nachi looks to throw the jab but Serronen is out of range.
Serronen avoids the body shot from Ko Nachi.
Serronen ducks under a wild hook from Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ko Nachi lands the left hand.
Ko Nachi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ko Nachi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Serronen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A nice side step and Serronen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A telegraphed right hand from Ko Nachi misses the target.
Serronen looks for the body kick but Ko Nachi saw that one coming. #T3#
Ko Nachi throws a hook but Serronen avoids it easily.
Ko Nachi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ko Nachi misses with a hook. Serronen ducked under it nicely.
Ko Nachi misses with a hook
and Serronen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ko Nachi thinking.
Serronen slips under a jab.
Serronen throws out a counter right but Ko Nachi avoids it with no problem.
Ko Nachi's corner calls for a 1-2. Ko Nachi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ko Nachi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Serronen momentarily.
Ko Nachi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Serronen.
Serronen doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ko Nachi misses with a looping right.
Serronen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Serronen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ko Nachi throws a hook but Serronen blocks it.
Ko Nachi throws the left hand but Serronen avoids the punch easily.
Serronen throws a sloppy head kick and Ko Nachi moves out of range easily.
Ko Nachi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ko Nachi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Serronen throws out a counter right but Ko Nachi avoids it with no problem.
Ko Nachi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Serronen's sensitive parts. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ko Nachi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ko Nachi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Serronen throws a jab when Ko Nachi was well out of range.
Ko Nachi cracks Serronen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Serronen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ko Nachi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Serronen's hands.
Serronen blocks a jab.
A left lands for Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Serronen at a distance.
Ko Nachi throws a big shot that misses.
Ko Nachi misses with a shot to the body
and Serronen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Serronen slips a jab from Ko Nachi.
A little jabbing left from Serronen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ko Nachi misses with a right hand
and Serronen counters with a left to the body.
Ko Nachi takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Nice uppercut lands for Ko Nachi. That snapped Serronen's head back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rigel Ko Nachi dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Serronen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ko Nachi is out of range.
Serronen ducks under a wild hook from Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi throws an overhand right that lands on Serronen's shoulder, as Serronen tries to avoid the shot.
Serronen throws out a counter right but Ko Nachi avoids it with no problem.
A decent looking cross lands there for Serronen.
Serronen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Serronen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ko Nachi throws a low kick but Serronen avoids it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ko Nachi.
Serronen misses with a hook. Ko Nachi ducked under it nicely.
Ko Nachi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ko Nachi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rigel Ko Nachi is winning the standup battle so far.
Ko Nachi misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ko Nachi throws a leg kick but Serronen checks it.
Ko Nachi lands an overhand right.
Ko Nachi is looking to score with low kicks.
Serronen moves out of range as Ko Nachi strikes.
Serronen misses with a hook. Ko Nachi ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Ko Nachi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Serronen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Serronen takes one on the button.
Ko Nachi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Serronen moves out of range as Ko Nachi strikes.
Ko Nachi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ko Nachi scores with a hook.
Ko Nachi throws an overhand right that lands on Serronen's shoulder, as Serronen tries to avoid the shot.
Serronen throws out a counter right but Ko Nachi avoids it with no problem.
Ko Nachi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Serronen. That did some damage!
Ko Nachi swings widly with a right hand
and Serronen counters with a leg kick.
Ko Nachi connects with a right hand. Serronen shakes it off.
Serronen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ko Nachi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Serronen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ko Nachi scores with a sloppy right hand. Serronen should have avoided that one.
Serronen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nice defenses there by Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi lands a nice shot that snaps Serronen's head back. #T2#
Ko Nachi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CL#
Ko Nachi moves into the clinch.
Ko Nachi throws a punch but it's blocked by Serronen.
Ko Nachi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Serronen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ko Nachi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Serronen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Serronen.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Serronen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Serronen scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Serronen.
Serronen tries to throw a body punch but Ko Nachi avoids it by throwing Serronen back against the cage.
Ko Nachi throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Serronen on the inside.
Ko Nachi misses with the head strike.
Serronen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ko Nachi backwards.
Serronen lands with a short shot to the head.
Serronen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ko Nachi swings wildly with an uppercut but Serronen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Serronen working aggressively here. #T3#
Serronen misses with some punches.
Ko Nachi misses with the head strike.
Serronen digs a right hand underneath Ko Nachi's ribcage. Ko Nachi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Serronen lands with a left to the head.
Serronen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Serronen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ko Nachi.
Serronen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Serronen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Aku Serronen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Serronen swings wildly with an uppercut but Ko Nachi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Serronen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ko Nachi lands with a right to the head.
Ko Nachi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Serronen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ko Nachi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Serronen can do to turn this around?
Serronen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A right hand to the body from Serronen.
Ko Nachi tries a body shot but Serronen blocks it.
Ko Nachi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Ko Nachi as the two fighters clinch.
Serronen blocking some punches. #T4#
Serronen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Serronen tries to throw a body punch but Ko Nachi avoids it by throwing Serronen back against the cage.
Serronen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Serronen can't find room to land a body shot as Ko Nachi controls the action.
Serronen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Serronen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ko Nachi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Serronen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Serronen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Serronen prevents a body shot from Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi lands a right hand.
Serronen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Serronen pushes Ko Nachi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ko Nachi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ko Nachi misses with some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ko Nachi has a couple of punches blocked by Serronen.
Serronen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ko Nachi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Serronen has a couple of punches blocked by Ko Nachi.
A short right from Serronen on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Rigel Ko Nachi will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Ko Nachi lands with an uppercut that bounces Serronen off the cage and back into range.
A swing and a miss from Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi misses with a left hand
and Serronen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ko Nachi lands a jab.
Ko Nachi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Serronen.
Ko Nachi swings for the body but Serronen moves out of range.
Serronen flicks out a counter leg kick but Ko Nachi steps away.
Serronen cracks a nice hook into Ko Nachi's ribs.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Serronen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Serronen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Serronen on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ko Nachi.
A short right from Serronen on the inside.
Serronen misses with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Serronen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ko Nachi blocks a body shot from Serronen.
Ko Nachi scores with a nice hook to the head.#T1#
Serronen lands a body shot.
A right hand to the body from Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Serronen.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Serronen.
Serronen throws a punch but it's blocked by Ko Nachi. #TD2#
Serronen successfully pulls guard.
Ko Nachi trying to control but Serronen is working from the bottom.
Aku Serronen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Serronen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Serronen is on top in guard. #REVB#
Serronen advances position into side control!#SUB2#
Serronen tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Serronen has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T2##SUB2#
Serronen working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Serronen tries to advance to mount but can't.
Ko Nachi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Serronen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ko Nachi stops Serronen from passing to mount. #SUB2#
Serronen working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T3#
Serronen working the strikes but Ko Nachi uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Rigel Ko Nachi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2#
Serronen is trying to work for a kimura but Ko Nachi is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Serronen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ko Nachi pushes Serronen off looking to stand but Serronen dives back in and keeps control. #SUB2#
Ko Nachi makes his way to full guard, as Serronen worked for a kimura. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Serronen advances position into side control!
Serronen sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Ko Nachi is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Ko Nachi wants to get back to his feet but Serronen drags him back down.
Serronen postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly. #SUB2#
Serronen tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The strikes coming from Serronen are missing the target in this wave of attacks.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aku Serronen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ko Nachi 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

 

Event: SYN 907 Barrengarry vs. Bangin     
Date:   Jun 18, 2022
#R1#
Ko Nachi misses with a low kick.
Cressbeckler misses with a straight right.
We've been informed that Cressbeckler has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Ko Nachi walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cressbeckler checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ko Nachi slips a straight right by Cressbeckler.
Cressbeckler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ko Nachi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ko Nachi scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ko Nachi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cressbeckler.
Ko Nachi looks to score with a jab to the body but Cressbeckler is just out of range.
Ko Nachi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cressbeckler stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ko Nachi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cressbeckler.
Ko Nachi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ko Nachi has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LVPED in the buildup to the fight.
A cross from Ko Nachi lands.
A jab from Cressbeckler finds it's way through Ko Nachi's defenses.
Ko Nachi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ko Nachi avoids the body shot from Cressbeckler.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cressbeckler shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Cressbeckler missing with a left hand there. Ko Nachi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi throws a leg kick but Cressbeckler sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T1#
Ko Nachi misses with a straight right.
Cressbeckler throws a jab when Ko Nachi was well out of range.
Cressbeckler with the inside leg kick.
Ko Nachi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cressbeckler scores with a leg kick.
Cressbeckler throws a hook but Ko Nachi blocks it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ko Nachi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ko Nachi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cressbeckler misses with an uppercut. Ko Nachi saw that one coming.
Cressbeckler takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
That kick from Ko Nachi tenderised Cressbeckler's leg. Cressbeckler is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cressbeckler misses with a wild combination.
Cressbeckler misses with a right hand
and Cressbeckler takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cressbeckler just misses with a punch to the body.
Ko Nachi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cressbeckler.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cressbeckler swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ko Nachi.
Cressbeckler with a nice cross.
Cressbeckler plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#T2#
Cressbeckler throws a body punch but Ko Nachi moves out of range.
Cressbeckler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ko Nachi manages to avoid it.
As Cressbeckler backs away, Ko Nachi returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Cressbeckler misses with a low kick.
Ko Nachi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cressbeckler has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ko Nachi.
Cressbeckler takes a swing at Ko Nachi's ribcage but misses.
Cressbeckler looks to score with a jab to the body but Ko Nachi is just out of range.
Ko Nachi blocks the body kick.
Ko Nachi throws out a loose jab but Cressbeckler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cressbeckler tries to land a leg kick but Ko Nachi saw it coming and moves away.
Ko Nachi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Cressbeckler throws a looping overhand right but Ko Nachi ducks down to avoid it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi scores with a nice strike.
Cressbeckler throws a looping overhand right but Ko Nachi ducks down to avoid it.
Ko Nachi pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cressbeckler is out of range and Ko Nachi settles back down.
Cressbeckler looks to score with a jab to the body but Ko Nachi is just out of range.
Cressbeckler on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ko Nachi is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Cressbeckler moves out of range of the strikes.
Ko Nachi swings for the body but Cressbeckler moves out of range. #T3#
Cressbeckler scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Cressbeckler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ko Nachi.
Cressbeckler lands a nice hook to Ko Nachi's body. Ko Nachi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Ko Nachi misses the target.
A big left from Cressbeckler misses.
Cressbeckler moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ko Nachi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cressbeckler sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ko Nachi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cressbeckler.
Cressbeckler throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cressbeckler lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ko Nachi thumps Cressbeckler with a low kick.
Cressbeckler checks a leg kick nicely.
Ko Nachi takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Ko Nachi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ko Nachi attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ko Nachi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cressbeckler counters with a stiff right hand.
Cressbeckler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ko Nachi moves away.
Ko Nachi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cressbeckler. #T4#
Cressbeckler thuds a left hand into Ko Nachi's body.
A telegraphed right hand from Cressbeckler misses the target.
Ko Nachi throws a half hearted mid kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ko Nachi.
Cressbeckler misses with a straight left.
A slow jab from Cressbeckler misses its intended target.
Ko Nachi walks into a stiff left hand from Cressbeckler.
Cressbeckler walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ko Nachi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cressbeckler finds it's way round the side to connect with Ko Nachi's head.
Cressbeckler swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ko Nachi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cressbeckler takes a swing at Ko Nachi's ribcage but misses.
Cressbeckler takes a swing at Ko Nachi's ribcage but misses.
Cressbeckler jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ko Nachi takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ko Nachi motions for Cressbeckler to come forward. Ko Nachi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ko Nachi motions for Cressbeckler to come forward. Ko Nachi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cressbeckler throws a low kick but Ko Nachi avoids it.
Ko Nachi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cressbeckler.
Cressbeckler takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Joad Cressbeckler will probably get the nod.
That's time! Ko Nachi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Cressbeckler tries to score with a low kick but Ko Nachi moves his leg out of the way.
Cressbeckler misses with an uppercut.
Joad Cressbeckler seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ko Nachi takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Cressbeckler walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nice defenses there by Cressbeckler.
Cressbeckler digs a good body shot into Ko Nachi's ribs.
Ko Nachi throws a body kick that misses
and Cressbeckler counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ko Nachi throws the kick towards the body but Cressbeckler avoids it.
Ko Nachi throws a hook but Cressbeckler blocks it.
Ko Nachi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cressbeckler.
Cressbeckler misses with an uppercut. Ko Nachi saw that one coming.
Cressbeckler misses with a hook.
Cressbeckler blocks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ko Nachi lands a really nice looking cross but Cressbeckler seems unphased.
The fighters circling - Ko Nachi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cressbeckler waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi throws a lazy uppercut
letting Cressbeckler counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cressbeckler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ko Nachi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T1#
Ko Nachi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Cressbeckler takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ko Nachi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ko Nachi throws a low kick but Cressbeckler moves out of range easily.
Ko Nachi takes a swing at Cressbeckler's ribcage but misses.
Ko Nachi looks to land a body kick but Cressbeckler moved away.
Ko Nachi dips to his left and cracks Cressbeckler with an uppercut!
Cressbeckler dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cressbeckler misses with a looping left.
Cressbeckler throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Cressbeckler scoring well with a low kick there.
Ko Nachi is looking to chop away at Cressbeckler's legs.
Cressbeckler misses the jab.
Cressbeckler looks to score with a jab to the body but Ko Nachi is just out of range.
Ko Nachi looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Ko Nachi moves out of range as Cressbeckler strikes.
Cressbeckler throws a big shot that misses.
Ko Nachi throws a big shot that misses.
Cressbeckler on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Cressbeckler takes a swing at Ko Nachi's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Ko Nachi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cressbeckler ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ko Nachi throws a low kick but Cressbeckler moves out of range easily.
Cressbeckler with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cressbeckler displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ko Nachi throws out the jab.
Ko Nachi connects with a jab.
Cressbeckler misses with a looping right.
Ko Nachi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cressbeckler throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ko Nachi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cressbeckler steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ko Nachi.
Cressbeckler lands a nice looking body shot.
Ko Nachi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ko Nachi throws a big shot that misses.
Ko Nachi blocks a jab.
Cressbeckler looks to land a right hand but Ko Nachi moved out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Cressbeckler blocks the leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cressbeckler! But no joy.
Cressbeckler checks a leg kick nicely.
Ko Nachi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cressbeckler, as that shot connected.
Cressbeckler throws a lazy right hand but Ko Nachi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T3#
Ko Nachi misses with a low kick.
Cressbeckler swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ko Nachi.
Cressbeckler jabs at Ko Nachi's body.
Cressbeckler blocks a low kick nicely.
Cressbeckler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ko Nachi manages to avoid it.
Good leg kick by Ko Nachi.
Cressbeckler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ko Nachi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ko Nachi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cressbeckler.
Cressbeckler now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Cressbeckler dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ko Nachi slips under a jab.
Nice shot lands for Cressbeckler.
Ko Nachi moves into range and connects with a jab.
Cressbeckler keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ko Nachi.
Cressbeckler takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cressbeckler slips a jab from Ko Nachi.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cressbeckler just misses with a punch to the body.
Cressbeckler misses with an uppercut. #T4#
Ko Nachi misses with an uppercut. Cressbeckler saw that one coming.
Ko Nachi slips under a jab from Cressbeckler.
Ko Nachi checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Cressbeckler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ko Nachi moves away.
Ko Nachi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cressbeckler ducks under a wild hook from Ko Nachi.
Cressbeckler ducks under a wild hook from Ko Nachi.
Sloppy strikes from Cressbeckler. Those never looked like landing.
Ko Nachi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ko Nachi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cressbeckler throws a wild body kick that Ko Nachi sees coming a mile off.
Ko Nachi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Cressbeckler takes a swing at Ko Nachi's ribcage but misses.
Ko Nachi is looking to land body kicks.
Good work by Ko Nachi as he checks the leg kick.
Ko Nachi defending well as Cressbeckler loads up on a big left hand.
Cressbeckler fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ko Nachi.
Cressbeckler moves out of range as Ko Nachi throws a body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good work by Cressbeckler as he checks the leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Joad Cressbeckler will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Ko Nachi is looking to slow Cressbeckler down with leg kicks.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cressbeckler checks a leg kick.
Ko Nachi loads up on a big right hand but Cressbeckler slips the punch.
Cressbeckler tries to land a leg kick but Ko Nachi saw it coming and moves away.
The fighters circling - Cressbeckler throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cressbeckler has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cressbeckler there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ko Nachi throws out a leg kick but Cressbeckler moves out of range and Ko Nachi only half commits.
Ko Nachi throws a hook but Cressbeckler blocks it.
Cressbeckler takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ko Nachi.
Cressbeckler's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A jab from Cressbeckler misses.
Cressbeckler misses with a body shot.
Cressbeckler looks to land a left hand but Ko Nachi moved out of range nicely.
Ko Nachi half committed to a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cressbeckler ducks under a wild hook from Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi lands with a shot to the body.
Ko Nachi lands with a nice body kick.
Jab from Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi blocks a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cressbeckler thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Cressbeckler ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cressbeckler scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ko Nachi is looking to chop away at Cressbeckler's legs.
Ko Nachi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cressbeckler.
Ko Nachi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cressbeckler moves away.
Ko Nachi misses with a looping left.
Ko Nachi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ko Nachi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ko Nachi blocks a jab.
Cressbeckler connects with an inside leg kick.
Cressbeckler slips under a jab from Ko Nachi.
Cressbeckler lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cressbeckler tries to bum rush Ko Nachi with a series of wild strikes but Ko Nachi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ko Nachi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cressbeckler.
Cressbeckler connects with a solid leg kick.
Ko Nachi throws a front kick that sends Cressbeckler stumbling back into the cage.
Ko Nachi ducks under a wild hook from Cressbeckler.
Ko Nachi looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T2#
Cressbeckler uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ko Nachi has time to react.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ko Nachi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cressbeckler takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Cressbeckler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ko Nachi was well out of range. Poor timing from Cressbeckler.
Ko Nachi misses with a body kick.
Cressbeckler walks into a straight right hand from Ko Nachi.
Rigel Ko Nachi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ko Nachi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cressbeckler misses with a straight left.
Ko Nachi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Cressbeckler takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A big left from Cressbeckler misses.
Cressbeckler dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ko Nachi. That did some damage!
Cressbeckler throws a jab when Ko Nachi was well out of range.
A cross from Ko Nachi lands.
Cressbeckler misses with a looping left.
A low kick lands for Cressbeckler.
Ko Nachi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ko Nachi looks for the body kick but Cressbeckler saw that one coming. #T3#
Cressbeckler throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ko Nachi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ko Nachi cracks Cressbeckler with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ko Nachi slips a jab from Cressbeckler.
Ko Nachi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cressbeckler avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cressbeckler fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ko Nachi on the side of the head.
Ko Nachi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cressbeckler.
Joad Cressbeckler is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A low kick from Ko Nachi misses
and Cressbeckler counters with a stiff right hand.
Ko Nachi avoids the body shot from Cressbeckler.
Nice shot by Cressbeckler.
Cressbeckler tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ko Nachi misses with a left hand
and Cressbeckler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ko Nachi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ko Nachi misses with a low kick as Cressbeckler jumps back.
Cressbeckler throws a shot from downtown. Ko Nachi moves away and avoids it.
Ko Nachi punishes Cressbeckler's body with a nice straight punch.
That kick from Ko Nachi tenderised Cressbeckler's leg. Cressbeckler is trying to keep his angry face on.
Good leg kick by Ko Nachi. #T4#
Ko Nachi throws a low kick but Cressbeckler avoids it.
Cressbeckler avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cressbeckler checks a leg kick.
Cressbeckler lands a jab to Ko Nachi's midsection.
Ko Nachi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cressbeckler swings for the body but Ko Nachi moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ko Nachi.
Cressbeckler tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ko Nachi is able to avoid easily.
Ko Nachi feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Cressbeckler.
Ko Nachi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Cressbeckler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cressbeckler checks a low kick from Ko Nachi.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ko Nachi misses with a low kick.
Cressbeckler throws a lazy right hand but Ko Nachi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ko Nachi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cressbeckler dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Joad Cressbeckler.
Well Cressbeckler 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joad Cressbeckler!

Joad Cressbeckler 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: SYN 901 Sector vs. Ko Nachi     
Date:   May 28, 2022
#R1#
Ko Nachi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ko Nachi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sector. That did some damage!
Ko Nachi lands a nice shot to the body.
Ko Nachi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sector.
Ko Nachi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ko Nachi throws a hook to the side of Sector's head but Sector sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sector with a hook.
Nice shot lands for Sector.
Nice defenses there by Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi moves out of range as Sector throws a body kick.
Sector connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sector moves out of range of the strikes.
Sector jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Sector takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T1#
Ko Nachi throws a wild body kick that Sector sees coming a mile off.
Sector was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ko Nachi has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Sector will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ko Nachi was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Ko Nachi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sector.
Sector throws out a powerful jab.
Ko Nachi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ko Nachi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ko Nachi with a nice cross.
Ko Nachi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sector's head backwards.
Ko Nachi misses with a straight left.
Sector was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ko Nachi is looking to score with low kicks.
A head kick by Sector misses
and Ko Nachi counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Ko Nachi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sector.
A bone on bone clash there as Sector blocks the leg kick.
Ko Nachi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sector.
Ko Nachi scores with a jab to the head.
Rigel Ko Nachi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ko Nachi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sector.
Ko Nachi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sector with a body shot.
Sector has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Ko Nachi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sector in his tracks.
Sector blocks a low kick nicely.
Sector is looking for a counter combo.
Ko Nachi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ko Nachi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ko Nachi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ko Nachi digs a good body shot into Sector's ribs.
Ko Nachi scores with a nice head shot.#T3#
Sector tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ko Nachi is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Sector had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Sector is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ko Nachi.
Sector backing away here, and Ko Nachi unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sector.
Sector blocks a jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ko Nachi. That's going to slow Sector down.
Ko Nachi tries to work over Sector's front leg with a kick but Sector checks it.
Sector was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Sector checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sector throws a quick counter head kick but Ko Nachi was just out of range.
Sector throws out a loose jab but Ko Nachi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ko Nachi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ko Nachi throws a leg kick
and Sector counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sector misses with a lunging right hand
and Ko Nachi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
Nice uppercut lands for Ko Nachi. That snapped Sector's head back.
Ko Nachi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sector on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ko Nachi connects with a leg kick.
Ko Nachi throws a leg kick which misses Sector's front leg but catches the back leg as Sector tries to avoid it.
Sector is looking to slow Ko Nachi down with leg kicks.
Ko Nachi with a nice cross.#CL2#
Ko Nachi instigates a clinch.
Ko Nachi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ko Nachi works on Sector's body with a couple of short punches.
Sector scores with a shot to the side of Ko Nachi's head.
Ko Nachi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ko Nachi struggles to land a body shot inside as Sector controls his hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rigel Ko Nachi dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Ko Nachi pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sector is out of range and Ko Nachi settles back down.
A little feinted left hand from Sector on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ko Nachi misses with a kick to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ko Nachi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A jab from Ko Nachi finds it's way through Sector's defenses.
Ko Nachi tries to work over Sector's front leg with a kick but Sector checks it.
Sector scores with a kick to the body.
Sector fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ko Nachi manages to avoid it.
Sector lands a jab to the nose.
Rigel Ko Nachi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Sector.
Sector moves away from the strike by Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi thows a leg kick but Sector checks it
and Ko Nachi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Decent striking displayed by Ko Nachi there.#T1#
Ko Nachi throws a lazy right hand but Sector sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ko Nachi misses with a left hand
and Sector counters with a stiff right hand.
Ko Nachi misses with a kick to the body.
Sector blocks a low kick nicely.
It looked like Sector was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ko Nachi.
Sector ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ko Nachi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sector lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ko Nachi backs up against the cage.
Sector throws a jab when Ko Nachi was well out of range.
Ko Nachi throws a jab when Sector was well out of range.
Ko Nachi thumps Sector with a low kick.#T2#
Jab from Ko Nachi.
Sector pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sector scores with a three punch combo!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ko Nachi throws a lazy right hand but Sector sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sector thinks about countering with a body kick.
Sector walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi lands a leg kick that knocks Sector off balance momentarily.
Ko Nachi misses with a body punch
and Sector counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ko Nachi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sector.
Ko Nachi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sector throwing a counter right hand but Ko Nachi manages to avoid it.
Sector throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It seemed like Ko Nachi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sector throws a sloppy head kick and Ko Nachi moves out of range easily.
Ko Nachi looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T3#
A low kick lands for Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Ko Nachi.
Sector throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sector swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ko Nachi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ko Nachi lands a nice hook to Sector's body. Sector takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ko Nachi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sector throws a jab but it's blocked by Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi checks a low kick from Sector.
Ko Nachi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ko Nachi avoids the head kick by Sector. #T4#
Ko Nachi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ko Nachi misses with a hook
and Sector counters with a stiff right hand.
Sector is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sector pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ko Nachi back to the cage. Sector follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sector on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ko Nachi. Ko Nachi obviously looking to wear him down.
Ko Nachi throws a nice outside leg kick.
A low kick from Ko Nachi is predictable there
and Sector counters with a stiff right hand.
Ko Nachi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sector.
Ko Nachi misses with a shot to the body
and Sector counters with a straight right hand.
A bone on bone clash there as Sector blocks the leg kick.
Ko Nachi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sector. That did some damage!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Summa Sector dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Ko Nachi misses with a left hand
and Sector counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ko Nachi's knee momentarily.
Ko Nachi connects with a single shot there.
Ko Nachi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sector throws a leg kick
and Ko Nachi counters with a nice leg kick.
Sector blocks a jab.
It looked like Sector wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ko Nachi with a nice cross.
Ko Nachi throws a leg kick
and Sector cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ko Nachi checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sector stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ko Nachi.
Sector scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sector looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ko Nachi clobbers Sector with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T1#
Sector misses with a looping right.
Ko Nachi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ko Nachi stuns Sector with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ko Nachi with the inside leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Sector finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Sector lunges at Ko Nachi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ko Nachi's hand.
Ko Nachi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sector.
Sector throws a head kick but Ko Nachi moves out of range.
A cross from Ko Nachi lands.
Sector moves out of range of the body kick.
It looked like Sector wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ko Nachi throws the left hand but Sector avoids the punch easily.#T2#
Sector checks a low kick from Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi throws a low kick, looking for Sector's leg but Sector calmly moves out of range.
Ko Nachi tries to land a leg kick but Sector saw it coming and moves away.
Sector fires out a quick counter leg kick but Ko Nachi just manages to avoid it.
Sector takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sector defending well as Ko Nachi loads up on a big left hand.
An attempted straight right counter from Sector misses the target.
A lazy left from Ko Nachi finds it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ko Nachi throws a right hand that misses
and Sector counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ko Nachi feints and then cracks Sector's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sector down.
Sector lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ko Nachi scoring well with a low kick there.
Sector tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Ko Nachi scores with a nice right hand.
Sector walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ko Nachi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ko Nachi throws a body shot but no joy.
Sector takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ko Nachi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sector.
Sector takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ko Nachi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sector manages to avoid it.
Sector throwing a counter right hand but Ko Nachi manages to avoid it.
Sector blocks a jab.
Ko Nachi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T4#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Ko Nachi. Sector shrugs it off though.
Sector misses the shot to the body.
Ko Nachi just misses with a punch to the body.
Ko Nachi lands a nice hook to Sector's body. Sector takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sector misses with a looping right.
Sector stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ko Nachi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sector on the side of the head.
A cross from Ko Nachi lands.
Sector throws an overhand right that lands on Ko Nachi's shoulder, as Ko Nachi tries to avoid the shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ko Nachi.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rigel Ko Nachi really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
An inside leg kick lands from Sector.
Sector swings widly with a right hand
and Ko Nachi counters with a straight right hand.
A nice leg kick from Ko Nachi, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ko Nachi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ko Nachi throws out a leg kick but Sector moves out of range and Ko Nachi only half commits.
Sector looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Ko Nachi throws an off balance right hand
and Sector counters with a nice uppercut.
Sector uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ko Nachi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sector scores with a decent looking hook.
Sector on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ko Nachi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sector. Sector circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sector checks the leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Sector on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Ko Nachi throws a wild body kick that Sector sees coming a mile off.
Ko Nachi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sector manages to avoid it.
Sector swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sector walks into a straight right hand from Ko Nachi.
Sector lands with a nice body punch.
Sector keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ko Nachi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sector connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ko Nachi lands with a shot to the body.
Sector throws a looping overhand right but Ko Nachi ducks down to avoid it.
Sector on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T2#
Ko Nachi checks a low kick from Sector.
Sector takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sector misses with a hook
and Ko Nachi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ko Nachi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sector was well out of range. Poor timing from Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi throws a quick inside leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi connects with a single shot there.
Ko Nachi takes a swing at Sector's ribcage but misses.
As Ko Nachi backs away, Sector returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Sector misses with a low kick.
Sector on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T3#
Ko Nachi tries to work over Sector's front leg with a kick but Sector checks it.
Ko Nachi moves out of range as Sector throws a body kick.
Sector throws a poor cross that misses
and Ko Nachi counters with a slapping leg kick.
Ko Nachi jabs Sector right on the nose. Sector blinks but takes it well.
Ko Nachi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sector throws a jab when Ko Nachi was well out of range.
Nice shot lands for Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi misses with a low kick as Sector jumps back.
Sector lands with a nice combination. Ko Nachi backs away looking to recover.
Sector looks to throw the jab but Ko Nachi is out of range. #T4#
Ko Nachi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ko Nachi misses with a low kick.
Sector appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Sector throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sector misses with a leg kick.
Ko Nachi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ko Nachi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
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!#KD#
Sector lands a left and a right that send Ko Nachi crashing to the mat, dazed. Sector thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Ko Nachi is rocked!
Sector tries to land a leg kick but Ko Nachi saw it coming and moves away.
Ko Nachi is still on wobbly legs! Can Sector finish him?
Ko Nachi lands a glancing blow to the side of Sector's head.
Ko Nachi seems to have recovered his senses.
Ko Nachi cracks Sector with a good jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Rigel Ko Nachi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Ko Nachi misses with a straight right.
Summa Sector has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A big left from Ko Nachi misses.
Sector is looking to counter punch.
Ko Nachi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ko Nachi.
Sector takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ko Nachi lands a leg kick that knocks Sector off balance momentarily.
Sector walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ko Nachi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sector slips a jab from Ko Nachi.
Sector swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ko Nachi lands a jab to the nose.
Sector takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ko Nachi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T1#
Sector checks a low kick from Ko Nachi.
Sector swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Sector misses with a body shot
and Ko Nachi counters with a stiff right hand.
Sector checks a leg kick.
Ko Nachi scores with a nice strike.
Ko Nachi scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ko Nachi throws out a loose jab but Sector uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sector swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ko Nachi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sector is looking for a counter combo.
Ko Nachi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ko Nachi defending well as Sector loads up on a big left hand.
Ko Nachi appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ko Nachi lands with a right hand. #T2#
Ko Nachi thuds a left hand into Sector's body.
Ko Nachi misses with an uppercut. Sector saw that one coming.
Sector moves out of range as Ko Nachi throws a body kick.
Sector swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sector takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sector walks into a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ko Nachi throws a looping overhand right but Sector ducks down to avoid it.
Ko Nachi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A low kick lands for Sector.
Ko Nachi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T3#
Ko Nachi throws a poor cross that misses #KD#
and Sector counters with a nice right hand that sends Ko Nachi toppling to the canvas! Ko Nachi scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Sector finish him?!
Sector takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ko Nachi lands a jab.
Ko Nachi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sector was well out of range. Poor timing from Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi misses with a looping left.
Rigel Ko Nachi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ko Nachi throws a body punch but Sector moves out of range.
Sector throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ko Nachi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ko Nachi lands a jab to Sector's midsection.
Sector misses with a wild body shot.
Sector tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T4#
Ko Nachi throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sector counters with a nice body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ko Nachi.
A low kick from Ko Nachi is predictable there
and Sector counters with a right hand to the body.
Sector ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ko Nachi is looking to chop away at Sector's legs.
A clash of legs there as Sector blocks the low kick.
Sector misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ko Nachi cracks Sector with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ko Nachi slips a straight right by Sector.
Sector is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 46:49
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 47:48
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rigel Ko Nachi!

After winning the bout, Rigel Ko Nachi thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: SYN 897 Maluga vs. Leifsson     
Date:   May 08, 2022
#R1#
Some bone on bone action there as Ko Nachi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Barrengarry throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ko Nachi takes a swing at Barrengarry's ribcage but misses.
Logan Barrengarry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barrengarry tries to land a front kick but Ko Nachi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Barrengarry has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Ko Nachi is looking to score with low kicks.
Barrengarry finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ko Nachi throwing a counter right hand but Barrengarry manages to avoid it.
Barrengarry throws a low kick, looking for Ko Nachi's leg but Ko Nachi calmly moves out of range.
Ko Nachi thows a body kick. Barrengarry tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Donk. Ko Nachi catches Barrengarry right on the button with a cross.
Barrengarry bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Barrengarry only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Ko Nachi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ko Nachi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ko Nachi there as he acknowledges the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barrengarry motions for Ko Nachi to come forward. Barrengarry throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ko Nachi is looking to counter punch.
Barrengarry slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ko Nachi staying out of range there.
Barrengarry moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ko Nachi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barrengarry manages to avoid it.
Ko Nachi explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#T1#
Barrengarry tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ko Nachi is able to avoid easily.
Ko Nachi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Barrengarry throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Barrengarry misses the shot to the body.
Barrengarry slips a straight right by Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Lakeside Jiu-Jitsu in the buildup to the fight.
Barrengarry pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ko Nachi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Barrengarry darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Barrengarry looks to land a left hand but Ko Nachi moved out of range nicely.
A jab from Ko Nachi misses.
Barrengarry is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Barrengarry walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ko Nachi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ko Nachi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice jab there from Barrengarry.
Ko Nachi throws a looping overhand right but Barrengarry ducks down to avoid it.
Barrengarry thumps Ko Nachi with a low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barrengarry takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Barrengarry is looking to land body kicks.
Ko Nachi checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T2#
Barrengarry connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Barrengarry works the jab nicely.
A slow jab from Ko Nachi misses its intended target.
Ko Nachi is looking to slow Barrengarry down with leg kicks.
Barrengarry pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ko Nachi misses with a wild body shot.
Ko Nachi throws out a leg kick but Barrengarry moves out of range and Ko Nachi only half commits.
A swing and a miss from Barrengarry.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Barrengarry.
It looked like Ko Nachi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ko Nachi takes one to the chin there.
A jab from Ko Nachi does it's job there.
Ko Nachi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Barrengarry is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Ko Nachi had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Barrengarry connects with the punch.
Barrengarry throws a nice inside leg kick.
Barrengarry throws a leg kick that misses.
Barrengarry slips a jab from Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi throws a leg kick but Barrengarry moved away.#T3#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ko Nachi checks a leg kick.
Ko Nachi moves out of range of the leg kick from Barrengarry.
Ko Nachi throws a chopping leg kick but Barrengarry manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Barrengarry fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Barrengarry cracks Ko Nachi with a good jab.
Barrengarry scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ko Nachi lands with a nice body punch.
A big left from Barrengarry misses.
Barrengarry takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Barrengarry is looking to chop away at Ko Nachi's legs.
Ko Nachi blocks a leg kick.
Barrengarry throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Barrengarry chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ko Nachi can pounce on him.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Barrengarry.
Ko Nachi just misses with a punch to the body.
Ko Nachi throws the left hand but Barrengarry avoids the punch easily.
A big right from Barrengarry misses. #T4#
A solid leg kick lands there for Ko Nachi.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ko Nachi with a nice calf kick.
Barrengarry throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ko Nachi blocks a leg kick.
Barrengarry uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Barrengarry feints a counter leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Barrengarry misses the target.
Ko Nachi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Barrengarry lands a leg kick that knocks Ko Nachi off balance momentarily.
Barrengarry scores with a sloppy right hand. Ko Nachi should have avoided that one.
A chopping leg kick lands by Barrengarry.
Barrengarry throws a body punch but Ko Nachi moves out of range.
Ko Nachi throws a jab when Barrengarry was well out of range.
Ko Nachi is looking to chop away at Barrengarry's legs.
Barrengarry with a hook.
Barrengarry fakes the leg kick and cracks Ko Nachi in the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barrengarry fakes the leg kick and cracks Ko Nachi in the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Logan Barrengarry dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Barrengarry misses with a straight left.
A bone on bone clash there as Barrengarry blocks the leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Barrengarry on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Barrengarry bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Barrengarry wants to land a leg kick but Ko Nachi is out of range.
Logan Barrengarry seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ko Nachi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ko Nachi throws a low kick, looking for Barrengarry's leg but Barrengarry calmly moves out of range.
Barrengarry motions for Ko Nachi to come forward. Barrengarry throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ko Nachi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Barrengarry. Barrengarry obviously looking to wear him down.
Barrengarry throws a leg kick but Ko Nachi checks it.
Ko Nachi misses with a straight right.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Barrengarry in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Ko Nachi throws a lazy right hand but Barrengarry sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Barrengarry misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ko Nachi throws an overhand right that lands on Barrengarry's shoulder, as Barrengarry tries to avoid the shot.
Ko Nachi throws an overhand right that lands on Barrengarry's shoulder, as Barrengarry tries to avoid the shot.
Ko Nachi misses with a low kick.
Ko Nachi misses with a kick to the body.
Barrengarry fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T1#
Ko Nachi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barrengarry.
Barrengarry cracks Ko Nachi with an open hand slap.
Barrengarry lets loose with a powerful body kick. Ko Nachi will feel that in the morning.
A telegraphed right hand from Barrengarry misses the target.
Barrengarry connects with the punch.
Ko Nachi misses with a low kick.
Ko Nachi just misses with a punch to the body.
Ko Nachi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Barrengarry lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ko Nachi's sensitive parts.
Ko Nachi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Barrengarry misses the shot to the body.
Ko Nachi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barrengarry.
Barrengarry slips under a jab.
Nice body kick from Barrengarry.
Ko Nachi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ko Nachi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barrengarry has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ko Nachi misses with an uppercut. Barrengarry saw that one coming.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ko Nachi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Barrengarry can pounce on him.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Ko Nachi might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Barrengarry takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ko Nachi throws a front kick aimed at Barrengarry's knee but Barrengarry avoids it well.
Ko Nachi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Barrengarry throws a good cross that connects.
Crunch! Barrengarry slams his shin into Ko Nachi's torso.
Barrengarry scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ko Nachi will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Ko Nachi tries to land a front kick but Barrengarry steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Barrengarry is looking to score with low kicks.
Barrengarry with a nice calf kick.
Barrengarry throws a leg kick but Ko Nachi sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ko Nachi misses with a body shot.
Barrengarry's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ko Nachi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ko Nachi ducks right into an uppercut from Barrengarry.
Ko Nachi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Barrengarry throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T3#
Barrengarry scores with a jab. Ko Nachi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ko Nachi tries to clinch but Barrengarry is having none of it.
Ko Nachi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Barrengarry. Barrengarry obviously looking to wear him down.
Barrengarry swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ko Nachi throws the left hand but Barrengarry avoids the punch easily.
Barrengarry replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Ko Nachi blocks it well.
Ko Nachi tests Barrengarry's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ko Nachi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barrengarry throws out the jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Barrengarry, as that shot connected.
Ko Nachi throws a low kick but it's checked well by Barrengarry.
Jab, jab by Barrengarry - just one landing.
Barrengarry misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ko Nachi counters with a straight right hand.
Barrengarry misses with a straight left.
Ko Nachi is looking to counter punch.
Barrengarry motions for Ko Nachi to come forward. Barrengarry throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Ko Nachi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ko Nachi misses the shot to the body.
Ko Nachi misses with a hook to the body
letting Barrengarry counter with a right hand.
Ko Nachi throws a nice outside leg kick. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ko Nachi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barrengarry.
A bone on bone clash there as Barrengarry blocks the leg kick.
Ko Nachi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Barrengarry throws a body shot but no joy.
Barrengarry swings widly with a right hand
and Ko Nachi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Barrengarry stuns Ko Nachi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ko Nachi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barrengarry.
Ko Nachi tried to counter with a leg kick but Barrengarry avoided it.
Barrengarry throws a leg kick but Ko Nachi sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A slapping leg kick lands for Barrengarry.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Barrengarry checks a leg kick.
Barrengarry is looking to chop away at Ko Nachi's legs.
Barrengarry moves out of range as Ko Nachi throws a body kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Ko Nachi finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Barrengarry slips under a jab.
Barrengarry checks a leg kick.
Barrengarry flicks out a counter leg kick but Ko Nachi steps away.
Ko Nachi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nice defenses there by Barrengarry.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Logan Barrengarry showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Barrengarry checks a leg kick.
Barrengarry only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Ko Nachi defending well as Barrengarry loads up on a big left hand.
Barrengarry keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ko Nachi connects with a crisp jab.
Ko Nachi is looking to clinch.
Barrengarry connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ko Nachi throws a shot from downtown. Barrengarry moves away and avoids it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Barrengarry. That's going to slow Ko Nachi down.
Ko Nachi misses with an uppercut. Barrengarry saw that one coming.
Barrengarry steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Ko Nachi throws a low kick but Barrengarry avoids it.
Ko Nachi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Barrengarry is able to avoid easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Barrengarry misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barrengarry throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Barrengarry lands with a straight right. Ko Nachi didn't see that one coming.
Ko Nachi tried to score with a low kick but Barrengarry checks it.
Barrengarry takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Barrengarry lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Barrengarry has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ko Nachi.#T1#
Barrengarry looks to score with a jab to the body but Ko Nachi is just out of range.
Barrengarry throws a leg kick that misses.
A swing and a miss from Barrengarry.
Barrengarry misses with a left hand
and Ko Nachi makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ko Nachi lunges at Barrengarry with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Barrengarry's hand.
Barrengarry scores with a body shot.
Barrengarry shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Barrengarry throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Nice shot by Barrengarry.
Barrengarry misses with a left hand
and Ko Nachi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Barrengarry misses with a kick to the body.
A nice leg kick from Barrengarry, right into the meat of the thigh.
Barrengarry pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ko Nachi is out of range and Barrengarry settles back down.
Barrengarry lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ko Nachi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Barrengarry is looking to land body kicks.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barrengarry moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ko Nachi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ko Nachi throws a low kick but Barrengarry avoids it.
Ko Nachi thuds a left hand into Barrengarry's body.
Barrengarry misses with a left hand
and Ko Nachi counters with a leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Barrengarry blocks the leg kick.
Barrengarry now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ko Nachi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Barrengarry misses with a low kick.
Ko Nachi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Barrengarry let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ko Nachi delivers a nice body kick.
Barrengarry throws a good cross that connects.
A solid leg kick lands there for Barrengarry.
A nice leg kick from Barrengarry, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ko Nachi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ko Nachi scores with a jab to the head.
Barrengarry lands a jab to the head. #T3#
Barrengarry throws a body shot but no joy.
Ko Nachi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ko Nachi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barrengarry.
Ko Nachi missing with a left hand there. Barrengarry was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ko Nachi moves out of range of the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Barrengarry misses the target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Barrengarry.
Ko Nachi avoids a kick to the body.
Ko Nachi misses with a low kick.
Barrengarry scores with a nice right hand.
Ko Nachi tries to work over Barrengarry's front leg with a kick but Barrengarry checks it.
A shot to the liver by Ko Nachi. Beautiful body shot.
Ko Nachi lands a head shot.
Ko Nachi moves forwards but Barrengarry connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Barrengarry connects with a jab.
Ko Nachi throws a nice outside leg kick. #T4#
Ko Nachi connects with a solid leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barrengarry scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ko Nachi looks to score with a jab to the body but Barrengarry is just out of range.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Barrengarry.
Barrengarry throws a nice inside leg kick.
Barrengarry shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Barrengarry motions for Ko Nachi to come forward. Barrengarry throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ko Nachi lands a body shot.
Barrengarry throws out a loose jab but Ko Nachi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ko Nachi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Barrengarry swings for the body but Ko Nachi moves out of range.
As Barrengarry backs away, Ko Nachi returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Barrengarry comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Barrengarry misses with a looping right.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Barrengarry lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ko Nachi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ko Nachi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ko Nachi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Barrengarry turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ko Nachi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Logan Barrengarry really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Barrengarry misses with a body shot.
Good work by Barrengarry as he checks the leg kick.
Barrengarry uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ko Nachi.
Barrengarry misses the shot to the body.
Ko Nachi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Barrengarry is looking to slow Ko Nachi down with leg kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barrengarry. Ko Nachi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barrengarry avoids the body shot from Ko Nachi.
Barrengarry slips a jab from Ko Nachi.
Barrengarry steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi throws a lazy right hand but Barrengarry sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ko Nachi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ko Nachi takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Barrengarry connects with a solid leg kick.
Barrengarry keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ko Nachi.
Barrengarry throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T1#
Barrengarry fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barrengarry. Ko Nachi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barrengarry throws a hook but Ko Nachi blocks it.
Barrengarry throws out a leg kick but Ko Nachi moves out of range and Barrengarry only half commits.
Barrengarry has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Barrengarry fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ko Nachi checks it well.
Ko Nachi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barrengarry.
Ko Nachi appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Barrengarry slips a jab from Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi slips a jab from Barrengarry.
Ko Nachi throwing a counter right hand but Barrengarry manages to avoid it.
Barrengarry misses with a low kick.
Ko Nachi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ko Nachi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Barrengarry doesn't seem bothered though.
Barrengarry misses the body punch
and Ko Nachi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ko Nachi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Barrengarry explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Ko Nachi slips a straight right by Barrengarry.#T2#
Ko Nachi thumps Barrengarry with a low kick.
Ko Nachi on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ko Nachi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barrengarry.
Barrengarry throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Barrengarry throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ko Nachi.
Barrengarry keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ko Nachi.
Barrengarry throws a jab when Ko Nachi was well out of range.
Ko Nachi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ko Nachi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ko Nachi throws a low kick but it's checked well by Barrengarry.
Barrengarry was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Ko Nachi lands with a good body shot.
Ko Nachi with a nice cross.
Ko Nachi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Barrengarry ducks under a wild hook from Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Barrengarry is able to avoid easily.#T3#
Barrengarry lands the left hand.
A big left from Barrengarry misses.
Ko Nachi throwing a counter right hand but Barrengarry manages to avoid it.
Ko Nachi throws a chopping leg kick but Barrengarry manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ko Nachi throws a body punch but Barrengarry moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Barrengarry.
Barrengarry jabs Ko Nachi right on the nose. Ko Nachi blinks but takes it well.
The fighters circling - Barrengarry throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Barrengarry throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ko Nachi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ko Nachi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Barrengarry looks to score with a jab to the body but Ko Nachi is just out of range.
As Barrengarry backs away, Ko Nachi returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Barrengarry misses with a hook
and Ko Nachi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Barrengarry is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Ko Nachi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barrengarry.
An attempted straight right counter from Ko Nachi misses the target.
Ko Nachi checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ko Nachi takes a swing at Barrengarry's ribcage but misses. #T4#
Barrengarry throws a body shot but no joy.
Barrengarry throws a looping overhand right but Ko Nachi ducks down to avoid it.
Barrengarry looks for the body kick but Ko Nachi saw that one coming.
A low kick lands for Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi moves forwards but Barrengarry connects with a nice, crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ko Nachi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ko Nachi pivots, looking for a leg kick but Barrengarry is out of range and Ko Nachi settles back down.
Barrengarry on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Barrengarry slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Barrengarry misses the target.
Ko Nachi swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Barrengarry cracks Ko Nachi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Barrengarry stuns Ko Nachi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ko Nachi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Barrengarry chopping away at his opponent's legs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Logan Barrengarry dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R5#
Barrengarry tried to score with a low kick but Ko Nachi checks it.
Ko Nachi checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ko Nachi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A good leg kick by Barrengarry.
Ko Nachi misses with a body shot.
Barrengarry fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ko Nachi is out of range.
Barrengarry works Ko Nachi's body with a nice hook.
Barrengarry misses with a low kick as Ko Nachi jumps back.
Barrengarry thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ko Nachi doesn't manage to clinch there - Barrengarry circles away.
Barrengarry misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ko Nachi slips under a jab from Barrengarry.
An inside leg kick from Barrengarry misses.
Barrengarry tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ko Nachi is able to avoid easily.
Barrengarry ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ko Nachi moves away.
Barrengarry misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Barrengarry will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Barrengarry looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ko Nachi appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ko Nachi moves out of range of the strikes.
Ko Nachi lands a leg kick that knocks Barrengarry off balance momentarily.
Barrengarry lands a really nice looking cross but Ko Nachi seems unphased.
Ko Nachi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Ko Nachi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Barrengarry pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barrengarry takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ko Nachi throws a lazy right hand but Barrengarry sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It seemed like Barrengarry was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Barrengarry lands a jab.
Barrengarry ducks under a wild hook from Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barrengarry.
Ko Nachi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barrengarry.
Ko Nachi tried to counter with a leg kick but Barrengarry avoided it.
Ko Nachi misses with a low kick.
Rigel Ko Nachi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Barrengarry throws a right hand that misses
and Ko Nachi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Barrengarry clobbers Ko Nachi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Barrengarry checks a low kick from Ko Nachi.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ko Nachi ducks under a wild hook from Barrengarry.
Barrengarry misses with a looping right.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Barrengarry lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ko Nachi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ko Nachi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Barrengarry loads up on a big right hand but Ko Nachi slips the punch.
Ko Nachi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A clash of legs there as Ko Nachi blocks the low kick.
Ko Nachi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ko Nachi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Barrengarry tries to land a body kick
and Ko Nachi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ko Nachi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Barrengarry walks into a jab.
Barrengarry lands a leg kick that knocks Ko Nachi off balance momentarily.#T3#
Ko Nachi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ko Nachi pivots, looking for a leg kick but Barrengarry is out of range and Ko Nachi settles back down.
Barrengarry lands with a kick to the ribs.
Ko Nachi throws a leg kick which misses Barrengarry's front leg but catches the back leg as Barrengarry tries to avoid it.
Ko Nachi blocks a jab.
A big right from Ko Nachi misses.
Barrengarry digs a good body shot into Ko Nachi's ribs.
A swing and a miss from Barrengarry.
Barrengarry tries to score with a low kick but Ko Nachi moves his leg out of the way.
Barrengarry fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ko Nachi on the side of the head.
Barrengarry thuds a left hand into Ko Nachi's body.
Barrengarry scores with a nice strike.
Barrengarry bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ko Nachi throws out a leg kick but Barrengarry moves out of range and Ko Nachi only half commits.
Ko Nachi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Barrengarry checks it well. #T4#
A swing and a miss from Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ko Nachi misses with a low kick as Barrengarry jumps back.
Barrengarry scoring well with a low kick there.
Ko Nachi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Barrengarry steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ko Nachi walks into a left hand.
Barrengarry moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Barrengarry fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ko Nachi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ko Nachi throws a hook but Barrengarry avoids it easily.
Ko Nachi lands with a shot to the body.
Barrengarry turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Logan Barrengarry is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A low kick from Barrengarry misses
and Ko Nachi counters with a nice uppercut.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 45:50
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 45:50
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Logan Barrengarry!

During a confident post fight interview, Logan Barrengarry thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: SYN 891 Sitsongrit vs Williams     
Date:   Apr 10, 2022
#R1#
Atunes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Atunes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Some bone on bone action there as Atunes checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Atunes blocks a jab.
Atunes blocks the body kick.
Atunes doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ko Nachi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Atunes finds it's way round the side to connect with Ko Nachi's head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ko Nachi. That's going to slow Atunes down.
Atunes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ko Nachi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ko Nachi cracks Atunes with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ko Nachi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Atunes scores with a body shot.
Atunes misses with an uppercut.
Ko Nachi throws a wild body kick that Atunes sees coming a mile off.#T1#
Atunes on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Atunes takes a jab right on the kisser.
Atunes lands a jab.
Atunes slips a straight right by Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi lands an overhand right.
Atunes takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ko Nachi misses with an uppercut. Atunes saw that one coming.
Ko Nachi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Atunes takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ko Nachi has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Lakeside Jiu-Jitsu in the buildup to the fight.
Atunes pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ko Nachi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Atunes misses with a kick to the body. #T2#
Atunes throws a leg kick but Ko Nachi checks it.
A little feinted left hand from Ko Nachi on the counter but he doesn't commit to 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!
Ko Nachi slips a jab from Atunes.
Ko Nachi tries to work over Atunes's front leg with a kick but Atunes checks it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi thuds a left hand into Atunes's body.
Atunes looks for the body kick but Ko Nachi saw that one coming.
Atunes walks into a stiff left hand from Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Atunes throws a sloppy head kick and Ko Nachi moves out of range easily.
Ko Nachi misses with a lunging right hand
and Atunes counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL2#
Atunes has managed to clinch.
Atunes missing with knees to the body. #T3#
Ko Nachi has a couple of punches blocked by Atunes.
Ko Nachi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ko Nachi is leaning against Atunes and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC#
Ko Nachi breaks the clinch.
Ko Nachi connects with a solid leg kick.
Ko Nachi jabs Atunes to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Atunes blocks a leg kick.
Atunes is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Ko Nachi throws the left hand but Atunes avoids the punch easily.
Atunes doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ko Nachi thows a leg kick but Atunes checks it
and Atunes counters with a straight right hand.
Nice defenses there by Atunes.
Ko Nachi throws a leg kick which misses Atunes's front leg but catches the back leg as Atunes tries to avoid it.
Atunes slips a jab from Ko Nachi.
Atunes takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T4#
Ko Nachi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Atunes cracks Ko Nachi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ko Nachi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Atunes takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ko Nachi is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Atunes throws a low kick, looking for Ko Nachi's leg but Ko Nachi calmly moves out of range.
Ko Nachi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ko Nachi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Atunes. That did some damage!
Rigel Ko Nachi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Atunes moves out of range of the strikes.
Ko Nachi misses with a low kick.
Atunes's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ko Nachi thows a leg kick but Atunes checks it
and Atunes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ko Nachi is looking to chop away at Atunes's legs.
Ko Nachi avoids a kick to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Ko Nachi misses the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rigel Ko Nachi dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Atunes misses with a low kick.
Ko Nachi works the jab nicely.
Atunes checks a leg kick nicely.
A cross from Ko Nachi lands.
Ko Nachi throws a leg kick
and Atunes counters with a straight right hand.
Atunes lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ko Nachi's sensitive parts.
Ko Nachi thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Atunes if he has to take too many more of those.
Atunes throws a jab but it's blocked by Ko Nachi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ko Nachi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Atunes doesn't seem bothered though.
Rigel Ko Nachi is winning the standup battle so far.
Ko Nachi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Atunes at a distance.
Atunes with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ko Nachi to score with a decent uppercut.
Ko Nachi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T1##CL2#
Atunes fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ko Nachi, pushing him back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Ko Nachi scores with a nice short uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Atunes.
Ko Nachi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ko Nachi prevents a body shot from Atunes.
Good body shot from Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi has had enough of the clinch but Atunes keeps him there for the moment.
Atunes blocks an uppercut.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Atunes obliges.#BC#
Ko Nachi breaks the clinch.
A big right from Ko Nachi misses.
Ko Nachi catches Atunes with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ko Nachi cracks Atunes with a good jab.
Atunes throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ko Nachi makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ko Nachi avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T2#
Ko Nachi slips a jab from Atunes.
Ko Nachi scores with a hook.
Ko Nachi throws a solid leg kick but Atunes takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ko Nachi.
Atunes misses with an uppercut. Ko Nachi saw that one coming.
Ko Nachi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ko Nachi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Atunes.
Ko Nachi swings for the body but Atunes moves out of range.
Ko Nachi throws a leg kick which misses Atunes's front leg but catches the back leg as Atunes tries to avoid it.
Atunes throws an off balance right hand
and Ko Nachi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Atunes throws a hook but Ko Nachi blocks it.
Ko Nachi throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Ko Nachi throws an overhand right that lands on Atunes's shoulder, as Atunes tries to avoid the shot.
Ko Nachi works the jab nicely.
Ko Nachi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ko Nachi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Atunes was well out of range. Poor timing from Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi avoids the body shot from Atunes.
Ko Nachi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Atunes on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Atunes slips under a jab.
Atunes steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi misses the shot to the body.
A low kick lands for Ko Nachi.
Atunes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ko Nachi looks to score with a jab to the body but Atunes is just out of range.#T4#
Atunes lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Ko Nachi scores with a nice right hand.
Ko Nachi thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Atunes if he has to take too many more of those.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ko Nachi swings widly with a right hand
and Atunes counters with a left to the body.
Atunes with the inside leg kick.
Atunes tries to clinch up.
Ko Nachi lands a body shot.
Ko Nachi misses with a body kick.
Ko Nachi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Atunes. Atunes circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Atunes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ko Nachi.
Atunes throws an overhand right that lands on Ko Nachi's shoulder, as Ko Nachi tries to avoid the shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rigel Ko Nachi dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R3#
Ko Nachi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Atunes counters with a low kick, right behind Ko Nachi 's knee. #CL2#
Ko Nachi tries to keep at a distance but Atunes has taken the fight into the clinch.
Atunes connects with a knee to the head. #BC#
Ko Nachi breaks from the clinch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ko Nachi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ko Nachi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Atunes chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ko Nachi can pounce on him.
Ko Nachi slips under a jab from Atunes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atunes connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ko Nachi's hands.
Ko Nachi slips under a jab.
A big right from Ko Nachi misses.
Ko Nachi misses with a low kick.#T1#
Atunes throws an overhand right that lands on Ko Nachi's shoulder, as Ko Nachi tries to avoid the shot.
Atunes on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Atunes throws a head kick that misses.
Atunes misses with a body kick.
Ko Nachi lands a right hook to the body.
Ko Nachi digs a good body shot into Atunes's ribs.
Atunes on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Ko Nachi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ko Nachi throws a push kick but Atunes slaps the foot to one side.
Atunes stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Atunes can do to turn this around?
Ko Nachi moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
Atunes sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Ko Nachi jabs Atunes right on the nose. Atunes blinks but takes it well.
Atunes checks a leg kick nicely.
Ko Nachi scores with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ko Nachi throws a leg kick
letting Atunes counter with a right hand.
Ko Nachi connects with a solid leg kick.
Atunes throws a low kick but Ko Nachi avoids it.
As Atunes backs away, Ko Nachi returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Ko Nachi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Atunes in his tracks.
Some bone on bone action there as Atunes checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Atunes steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Ko Nachi.
Atunes throws out a powerful jab.
Ko Nachi throws a low kick but Atunes avoids it.#T3#
Ko Nachi loads up on a big right hand but Atunes slips the punch.
Atunes only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Atunes throws a body shot but no joy.
Ko Nachi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Atunes's corner calls for a 1-2. Atunes obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ko Nachi misses with a looping right.
Atunes has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The fighters circling - Ko Nachi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A decent looking cross lands there for Atunes.
Atunes throws a series of punches but Ko Nachi avoids them all with ease.
Atunes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ko Nachi was well out of range. Poor timing from Atunes.
Ko Nachi quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
The fight stays on the outside here - Atunes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ko Nachi appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T4#
Ko Nachi misses with a looping left.
Nice defenses there by Ko Nachi.
Atunes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ko Nachi.
A jab from Ko Nachi does it's job there.
Ko Nachi looks to score with a jab to the body but Atunes is just out of range.
It seemed like Atunes was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Atunes avoids the body shot from Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A little jabbing left from Atunes on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ko Nachi misses with a leg kick.
And Atunes responds with a good body kick, but Ko Nachi manages to step out the way in time.
Ko Nachi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab lands there for Ko Nachi.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Rigel Ko Nachi did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
Ko Nachi misses with a straight left.
A nice side step and Atunes releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Atunes moves out of range of the body kick.
Ko Nachi throws a low kick but Atunes moves out of range easily.
Atunes misses with a wild combination.
Atunes throws a head kick that misses.
Atunes tries to clinch there but Ko Nachi circles away.
Ko Nachi ducks under a wild hook from Atunes.
Ko Nachi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ko Nachi looks to throw the jab but Atunes is out of range.
Ko Nachi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Donk. Ko Nachi catches Atunes right on the button with a cross.#T1#
Atunes throws a body punch but Ko Nachi moves out of range.
Atunes wants to clinch but Ko Nachi slips to the side
and Ko Nachi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ko Nachi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ko Nachi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ko Nachi swats away the attempt to clinch by Atunes.
Atunes misses with a left hand
and Ko Nachi counters with a stiff right hand.
Ko Nachi lands with an overhand left.
Ko Nachi staying out of range there.
Atunes lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ko Nachi lands with a thumping leg kick. #T2#
Atunes misses with a right hand
and Ko Nachi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ko Nachi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ko Nachi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ko Nachi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Atunes moves out of range of the body kick from Ko Nachi. #CL2#
Atunes moves into range and clinches up with Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Ko Nachi breaks from the clinch.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Atunes checks a leg kick.
Ko Nachi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Atunes.
Ko Nachi throws the kick towards the body but Atunes avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Atunes on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T3#
Ko Nachi misses with a body shot.
Ko Nachi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ko Nachi misses with a lunging right hand
and Atunes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A big left from Ko Nachi misses.
Ko Nachi connects with a solid leg kick.
Ko Nachi thumps Atunes with a low kick.
Ko Nachi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Atunes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ko Nachi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ko Nachi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Atunes misses with a hook to the body
and Ko Nachi counters with an outside leg kick. #T4#
Atunes throws an off balance right hand
and Ko Nachi counters with a thumping low kick.
Atunes takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ko Nachi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ko Nachi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Atunes manages to avoid it.
Ko Nachi tries a low kick but Atunes avoids it.
Ko Nachi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Atunes blocks a low kick nicely.
A nice side step and Atunes releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ko Nachi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ko Nachi connects with an inside leg kick.
Ko Nachi slips under a jab from Atunes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rigel Ko Nachi had his way with Edison Atunes in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Ko Nachi throws a jab but it's blocked by Atunes.
Atunes wants to counter with a clinch but Ko Nachi pushes him away.
Ko Nachi misses with a straight right.
Ko Nachi feints and then cracks Atunes's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Atunes down.
Ko Nachi misses with a looping right.
Ko Nachi lands a jab.
Ko Nachi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Atunes on the side of the head.
Ko Nachi looks to throw the jab but Atunes is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atunes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi scores with a spinning back kick!
Ko Nachi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Ko Nachi lands a nice shot that snaps Atunes's head back.
Atunes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ko Nachi throws out the jab.
Ko Nachi connects with a leg kick.
Atunes fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ko Nachi misses with a lunging right hand
and Atunes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ko Nachi with a jab.
Atunes with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ko Nachi to score with a decent uppercut.
Ko Nachi misses with a hook
letting Atunes counter with a right hand.
Atunes tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Ko Nachi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Atunes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ko Nachi lands a jab to Atunes's midsection.
Edison Atunes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Ko Nachi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ko Nachi ducks under a wild hook from Atunes.
Ko Nachi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Atunes doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ko Nachi keeps the fight on the outside.
Atunes has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Atunes tries to clinch but Ko Nachi is having none of it.
Ko Nachi pivots, looking for a leg kick but Atunes is out of range and Ko Nachi settles back down.
Ko Nachi lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Ko Nachi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T3#
A solid leg kick lands there for Ko Nachi.
Atunes misses with a lunging right hand
and Ko Nachi counters with a slapping leg kick.
Ko Nachi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ko Nachi digs a good body shot into Atunes's ribs.
Ko Nachi thumps Atunes with a low kick.
Rigel Ko Nachi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A jab from Ko Nachi does it's job there.
Atunes throws the left hand but Ko Nachi avoids the punch easily.
Nice defenses there by Ko Nachi.
Atunes pushes Ko Nachi away with a front kick.#CL2#
Atunes darts in and clinches Ko Nachi up against the cage.#T4#
Atunes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ko Nachi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Atunes tries to land a knee to the head but Ko Nachi blocks with his arms.
Atunes misses with a punch to the body.
Atunes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ko Nachi.
Atunes looking to throw knees to the head but Ko Nachi is blocking nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Atunes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Atunes tries to work over Ko Nachi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Atunes tries to work over Ko Nachi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Atunes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Atunes is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ko Nachi is defending well for now.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 50:45
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 50:45
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rigel Ko Nachi!

A relieved looking Rigel Ko Nachi thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Edison Atunes stepped up to the mic, saying 'Who the fuck let Karter into my camp again? '.

 

Event: SYN 888 Sonni vs. Gustafson     
Date:   Mar 26, 2022
#R1#
A big right from Peterson misses.
Peterson blocks a jab.
Peterson scores with a jab. Ko Nachi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Peterson misses the body punch
and Peterson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Peterson looks to land a right hand but Ko Nachi moved out of range.
Ko Nachi misses with a wild body shot.
Ko Nachi has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Peterson.
It seemed like Ko Nachi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Peterson avoids the body shot from Ko Nachi.
Peterson misses with a looping left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ko Nachi! But no joy.
Ko Nachi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Peterson doesn't seem bothered though.
Peterson misses with a lunging right hand
and Ko Nachi counters with a stiff right hand.
Peterson ducks under a wild hook from Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ko Nachi lands a glancing blow to the side of Peterson's head.
Peterson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ko Nachi looks to score with a jab to the body but Peterson is just out of range.
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!
Peterson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Peterson.
Ko Nachi throws a nice inside leg kick. #T1#
Peterson slips a straight right by Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi leaves Peterson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ko Nachi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A low kick lands for Ko Nachi.
Peterson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ko Nachi loads up on a big right hand but Peterson slips the punch.
Some wild striking there from Peterson.
Ko Nachi flicks out a counter leg kick but Peterson steps away.
Peterson misses with a takedown attempt - Ko Nachi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dylan Peterson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Peterson has a takedown stuffed.
Peterson misses with a straight right.
Ko Nachi lands a head shot.
Ko Nachi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T2#
A clash of legs there as Peterson blocks the low kick.
Peterson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Peterson throws an off balance right hand
and Ko Nachi counters with a leg kick.
Ko Nachi fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Peterson is out of range.
Peterson looks to land a left hand but Ko Nachi moved out of range nicely.
Rigel Ko Nachi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ko Nachi throws a leg kick which misses Peterson's front leg but catches the back leg as Peterson tries to avoid it.
Peterson loads up on a big right hand but Ko Nachi slips the punch.
Peterson throws a body shot but no joy.
Peterson swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Ko Nachi to counter with a crisp jab.
Peterson throws a nice looking combination but Ko Nachi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Peterson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ko Nachi as he avoids it easily.
Peterson missing with a left hand there. Ko Nachi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Peterson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dylan Peterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Peterson moves out of range as Ko Nachi throws a body kick.
Peterson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Horrible takedown attempt by Peterson or perhaps it was just good defense by Ko Nachi, which made it look bad.
Ko Nachi slips under a jab from Peterson.
Ko Nachi looks to throw the jab but Peterson is out of range. #T3#
Ko Nachi misses the jab.
Peterson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ko Nachi counters with an outside leg kick.
Ko Nachi misses the jab.
Peterson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ko Nachi moves away.
Ko Nachi tests Peterson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A punch lands to the side of Ko Nachi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Peterson lands with a straight right. Ko Nachi didn't see that one coming.
Ko Nachi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Peterson.
Ko Nachi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Peterson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Peterson looks to score with a jab to the body but Ko Nachi is just out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ko Nachi.
A slow jab from Peterson misses its intended target.
A countering left hand to the body from Ko Nachi misses.
Ko Nachi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ko Nachi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Peterson moves out of range of the strikes.
Peterson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ko Nachi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T4#
Peterson jabs Ko Nachi right on the nose. Ko Nachi blinks but takes it well.
Peterson lands a jab to the head.
Ko Nachi misses with a straight left.
Peterson throws a jab when Ko Nachi was well out of range.
Ko Nachi missing with a left hand there. Peterson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Peterson tries to counter with a takedown but Ko Nachi is quick to defend against it.
Ko Nachi lands a leg kick that knocks Peterson off balance momentarily.
Sloppy strikes from Peterson. Those never looked like landing.
It seemed like Ko Nachi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Peterson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ko Nachi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Peterson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Peterson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ko Nachi connects with a solid leg kick.
Ko Nachi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ko Nachi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Peterson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ko Nachi.
Peterson moves away from the strike by Ko Nachi.
Peterson tries to counter with a takedown but Ko Nachi is quick to defend against it.
Peterson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rigel Ko Nachi dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Peterson blocks a low kick nicely.
Peterson shoots in for a takedown but Ko Nachi shows good takedown defense.
Ko Nachi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Peterson.
Peterson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ko Nachi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Peterson.
Peterson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ko Nachi sprawls and moves away.
Peterson moves away from the strike by Ko Nachi.
Peterson tries to counter with a takedown but Ko Nachi is quick to defend against it.
Peterson looks to throw the jab but Ko Nachi is out of range.
Peterson lands an overhand right.
Ko Nachi misses the jab.
Ko Nachi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A jab from Ko Nachi does it's job there.
Ko Nachi scores with the left hand. Peterson knows he should have avoided that one.
Peterson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ko Nachi steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Ko Nachi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peterson throws a shot from downtown. Ko Nachi moves away and avoids it.
Ko Nachi jabs Peterson right on the nose. Peterson blinks but takes it well.
Peterson slips under a jab from Ko Nachi.
Peterson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ko Nachi circles away.
Ko Nachi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Peterson misses with a hook. Ko Nachi ducked under it nicely.
Peterson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T1#
Ko Nachi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ko Nachi scoring well with a low kick there.
Ko Nachi takes one on the button.
Ko Nachi with the inside leg kick.
Ko Nachi is looking to score with low kicks.
A good leg kick by Ko Nachi.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Peterson might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Peterson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ko Nachi misses with a looping left.
Ko Nachi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ko Nachi throws a lazy right hand but Peterson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Peterson feinted with a counter takedown.
Peterson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Peterson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
No joy there for Peterson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ko Nachi throws a lazy right hand but Peterson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ko Nachi misses with a wild body shot.
Ko Nachi connects with a leg kick.
Peterson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Peterson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ko Nachi.#T2#
Peterson throws a body shot but no joy.
Ko Nachi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Peterson.
Ko Nachi throws a lazy right hand but Peterson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ko Nachi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ko Nachi misses with a wild body shot.
Peterson throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Peterson throws a looping overhand right but Ko Nachi ducks down to avoid it.
Ko Nachi looks to score with a jab to the body but Peterson is just out of range.
Ko Nachi thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Peterson if he has to take too many more of those.
Ko Nachi throws a body kick that misses.
Peterson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Peterson loads up on a big right hand but Ko Nachi slips the punch.
Ko Nachi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Peterson.
Peterson misses with an uppercut. #TD#
Peterson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Peterson stops Ko Nachi from standing up. #T3#
Peterson is looking to work some ground and pound but Ko Nachi has wrist control.
Peterson preventing the sweep.
Ko Nachi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Peterson.
Ko Nachi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Peterson is one step ahead there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Peterson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Peterson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ko Nachi trying to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ko Nachi throws a looping overhand right but Peterson ducks down to avoid it.
Peterson attempts a counter takedown but Ko Nachi avoids it well and moves away.
Ko Nachi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Peterson throws a body shot but no joy.
Ko Nachi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ko Nachi replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Peterson blocks it well.
Ko Nachi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ko Nachi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Peterson misses with a hook.
Peterson misses with a shot to the body
and Ko Nachi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Peterson throws a hook but Ko Nachi avoids it easily.
Peterson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ko Nachi's waist but Ko Nachi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Peterson off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dylan Peterson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Peterson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ko Nachi.
Nice cross by Ko Nachi.
Peterson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Peterson connects with the punch.
Ko Nachi moves out of range as Peterson strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rigel Ko Nachi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Ko Nachi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Peterson.
Ko Nachi tries a low kick but Peterson avoids it.
Peterson checks a low kick from Ko Nachi.
Peterson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ko Nachi misses with a straight left. #TD#
Ko Nachi gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Ko Nachi pushes Peterson off and gets back to his feet.
Peterson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A swing and a miss from Peterson.
Ko Nachi misses with a looping left.
Nice straight punches there by Ko Nachi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ko Nachi.
Rigel Ko Nachi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ko Nachi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Peterson misses with a few strikes there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ko Nachi. Peterson does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Ko Nachi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Peterson just misses with a punch to the body.
Ko Nachi motions for Peterson to come forward. Ko Nachi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Peterson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ko Nachi sprawls and moves away.
Nice body kick from Ko Nachi.
Peterson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ko Nachi defends well and Peterson ends up having to push Ko Nachi into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD#
Peterson is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Ko Nachi can't fight it off and eventually Peterson manages to take the fight to the floor. Ko Nachi looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We've been hearing that Peterson has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Peterson throwing strikes but missing.
Ko Nachi is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Peterson wants to control from the top but Ko Nachi keeps moving. #T2#
Peterson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Peterson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Peterson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ko Nachi's head.
Peterson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ko Nachi controlling Peterson's posture.
Peterson tries to free his leg and advance position but Ko Nachi is retaining full guard.
Peterson throwing strikes but missing. #T3#
Ko Nachi keeping moving, preventing Peterson from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Peterson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Peterson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rigel Ko Nachi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Peterson shoots in and drives through. Ko Nachi sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dylan Peterson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Peterson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Peterson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ko Nachi.
Peterson walks into a left hand.
Ko Nachi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Peterson, as that shot connected.
Peterson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ko Nachi manages to avoid it.
Ko Nachi loads up on a big right hand but Peterson slips the punch.#T4#
Peterson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ko Nachi.
A punch lands to the side of Peterson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A swing and a miss from Ko Nachi.
Peterson blocks a leg kick.
Peterson checks a low kick from Ko Nachi.
Peterson throws a looping overhand right but Ko Nachi ducks down to avoid it.
Peterson has a takedown stuffed.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A shot to the body from Peterson misses
enabling Ko Nachi to counter with a crisp jab.
Ko Nachi scores with the left hand. Peterson knows he should have avoided that one.
Ko Nachi pivots, looking for a leg kick but Peterson is out of range and Ko Nachi settles back down.
Ko Nachi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Peterson.
Ko Nachi lands with a hook. Peterson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ko Nachi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ko Nachi tries a low kick but Peterson avoids it.
Dylan Peterson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ko Nachi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Peterson. Peterson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rigel Ko Nachi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ko Nachi winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rigel Ko Nachi!

During a confident post fight interview, Rigel Ko Nachi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: SYN 884 MacArthur vs. Bangin     
Date:   Mar 12, 2022
#R1#
Peterson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ko Nachi on the side of the head.
Peterson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ko Nachi misses the shot to the body.
Peterson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Peterson fails with the takedown
and Ko Nachi counters with a nice body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Ko Nachi as Peterson shoots in.
Ko Nachi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Peterson scores with a jab.
Ko Nachi cracks Peterson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Peterson misses with a hook.
Peterson scores with a decent looking hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ko Nachi is looking to score with low kicks.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Ko Nachi enables Peterson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Ko Nachi manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Peterson looking to pass the guard.
Peterson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Peterson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ko Nachi looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T1#
Peterson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Peterson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ko Nachi 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.
Peterson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Peterson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Peterson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Peterson throwing strikes but missing.
We've been hearing that Peterson has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Peterson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ko Nachi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Peterson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ko Nachi pulls Peterson in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
Peterson throws a big right hand that misses.
Peterson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Peterson wants to pass the guard but Ko Nachi is keeping the position.
Peterson throws an elbow that misses. Ko Nachi uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Peterson's guard. Nice move by Ko Nachi!#REVB#
Peterson 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.
Peterson looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Ko Nachi puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Peterson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ko Nachi is working away from the top position though.
Peterson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Ko Nachi trying to pass the guard but Peterson defending well.
Peterson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ko Nachi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ko Nachi's back!
Peterson lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Peterson throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Peterson throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage. #SUB#
Ko Nachi defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Peterson's arms.
Ko Nachi covering up well under a barage of strikes. #T4#
Ko Nachi is taking damage to the body and head.
Ko Nachi is trying to break free.
Peterson doesn't have the hooks in and Ko Nachi manages to turn into his guard.
Peterson looking for a sweep. Not yet Peterson, not yet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Peterson striking off his back but it's not causing Ko Nachi any problems.
Peterson wants to hit a sweep here but Ko Nachi passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Peterson there!
Ko Nachi takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dylan Peterson dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Peterson staying out of range there.
Ko Nachi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Peterson blocks a leg kick.
Ko Nachi leaves Peterson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ko Nachi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Peterson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ko Nachi avoids the body shot from Peterson.
Peterson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ko Nachi thumps Peterson with a low kick.
Peterson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ko Nachi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peterson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ko Nachi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Peterson.
Ko Nachi loads up on a big right hand but Peterson slips the punch.
Peterson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dylan Peterson is winning the standup battle so far.
A telegraphed right hand from Peterson misses the target.
Peterson lands a jab to Ko Nachi's midsection.#T1#
Peterson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ko Nachi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rigel Ko Nachi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab from Peterson misses.
Peterson tries to move into range but Ko Nachi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ko Nachi scores with a nice body kick.
Ko Nachi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Peterson lands a glancing blow to the side of Ko Nachi's head.
Peterson shoots for a takedown but Ko Nachi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That kick from Ko Nachi tenderised Peterson's leg. Peterson is trying to keep his angry face on.
A jab from Ko Nachi misses.
Ko Nachi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ko Nachi scores with a leg kick.
Ko Nachi scores with a decent looking hook.
Ko Nachi misses with a body shot.
Ko Nachi throws a right hand that misses
and Peterson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ko Nachi with the inside leg kick.
Ko Nachi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
Peterson misses with an uppercut. Ko Nachi saw that one coming.
Dylan Peterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Peterson looks to throw the jab but Ko Nachi is out of range.
Ko Nachi was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Peterson takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #TD#
Ko Nachi tries to sprawl but Peterson drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Ko Nachi controlling the position for now.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Peterson lands a nice short elbow.
Peterson prevents Ko Nachi from improving his position.
Ko Nachi is looking to control Peterson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ko Nachi avoid being mounted?
Peterson trying to pass the guard but Ko Nachi defending well.
Peterson is nestled in close to Ko Nachi, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T3#
Ko Nachi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Peterson.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Peterson lands a nice short elbow.
Peterson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ko Nachi on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ko Nachi is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Peterson throwing shots but Ko Nachi is blocking nicely.
Peterson thows a huge punch but Ko Nachi dodges it nicely.
Ko Nachi manages to get to full guard.
Peterson trying to control but Ko Nachi is working from the bottom.
Ko Nachi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T4#
Peterson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Peterson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Peterson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ko Nachi's head.
Peterson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ko Nachi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Peterson controls the pace.
Peterson is looking to pass into half guard but Ko Nachi pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Ko Nachi is in guard.#REVB#
Peterson is looking to sweep but instead, Ko Nachi has passed into half guard.
Peterson is looking for a sweep. Ko Nachi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Rigel Ko Nachi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Ko Nachi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ko Nachi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Peterson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ko Nachi.
Peterson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ko Nachi but Ko Nachi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A jab from Peterson misses.
A jab from Peterson finds it's way through Ko Nachi's defenses.
Peterson needs to keep his hands up - Ko Nachi had a free shot at his head there.
Peterson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ko Nachi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ko Nachi tries to score with a low kick but Peterson moves his leg out of the way.
Peterson tries to counter with a takedown but Ko Nachi is quick to defend against it.
Ko Nachi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ko Nachi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Peterson misses with a body shot.
Peterson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ko Nachi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dylan Peterson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Peterson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ko Nachi ducks under a wild hook from Peterson.#T1#
Ko Nachi throws a leg kick that misses.
Peterson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Peterson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ko Nachi lands with a right hand.
Peterson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ko Nachi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Peterson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi missing with a left hand there. Peterson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Peterson dives in for a single leg takedown but Ko Nachi sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ko Nachi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ko Nachi gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Peterson.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ko Nachi.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ko Nachi.
Peterson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ko Nachi's elbow.
Peterson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ko Nachi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ko Nachi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ko Nachi is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T2##BC2#
Ko Nachi breaks the clinch.
Peterson looks to throw the jab but Ko Nachi is out of range.
Ko Nachi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ko Nachi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Peterson.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Peterson.
A swing and a miss from Ko Nachi.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Peterson dives in for a single leg takedown but Ko Nachi sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Peterson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Peterson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Peterson lands a nice uppercut.#TD#
Peterson has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Ko Nachi clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!

Ko Nachi is trying escape back to his feet. He turns into his opponent's guard and eventually finds his way back to his feet.
Peterson misses with a jab to the body
and Ko Nachi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Peterson misses with a left hand
enabling Ko Nachi to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Good standup being displayed there by Ko Nachi as he connects with a hook.
Nice takedown defense from Ko Nachi. No joy for Peterson on that attempt.
Ko Nachi connects with an inside leg kick.
Peterson misses with a straight right.
Ko Nachi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ko Nachi.
A counter left hand to the body from Peterson misses its target.
Peterson throws a hook but Ko Nachi blocks it.
Ko Nachi slaps away a takedown attempt from Peterson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Peterson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ko Nachi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Peterson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ko Nachi finds it's way round the side to connect with Peterson's head.
Ko Nachi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Peterson misses with a straight right.
Ko Nachi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Peterson was well out of range. Poor timing from Ko Nachi.
Good work by Peterson as he checks the leg kick.
Peterson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ko Nachi swivels and escapes.#T4#
Ko Nachi lands a nice shot to the body.
Peterson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ko Nachi tries to avoid it but Peterson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ko Nachi to the ground. Ko Nachi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Peterson checks a leg kick.
Ko Nachi moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ko Nachi throws a leg kick but Peterson moved away.
Ko Nachi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nice cross by Ko Nachi.
Peterson misses the shot to the body.
Ko Nachi swings for the body but Peterson moves out of range.
Peterson shoots in for a takedown but Ko Nachi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ko Nachi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Peterson doesn't seem bothered though.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ko Nachi.
Peterson throws a looping overhand right but Ko Nachi ducks down to avoid it.
Ko Nachi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Peterson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ko Nachi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rigel Ko Nachi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ko Nachi 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

 

Event: SYN 879 The Last Dance     
Date:   Feb 20, 2022
#R1#
MacArthur Ii jabs Ko Nachi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ko Nachi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ko Nachi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ko Nachi misses with a low kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Ko Nachi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
MacArthur Ii throws a low kick, looking for Ko Nachi's leg but Ko Nachi calmly moves out of range.
Ko Nachi misses with a low kick as MacArthur Ii jumps back.
MacArthur Ii throws an overhand right that lands on Ko Nachi's shoulder, as Ko Nachi tries to avoid the shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ko Nachi! But no joy.
MacArthur Ii misses with a head kick.
Ko Nachi has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Angus MacArthur Ii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ko Nachi blocks a jab.
MacArthur Ii gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ko Nachi.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as MacArthur Ii checks a leg kick.
Ko Nachi throws a hook but MacArthur Ii blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacArthur Ii connects with an inside leg kick.
MacArthur Ii throws a body punch but Ko Nachi moves out of range.
Ko Nachi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from MacArthur Ii with a body shot.
MacArthur Ii just misses with a punch to the body.
Ko Nachi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
MacArthur Ii slips a jab from Ko Nachi.
MacArthur Ii looks to land a body kick but Ko Nachi moved away.#T1#
MacArthur Ii thuds his shin into the meat of Ko Nachi's side.
MacArthur Ii lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
MacArthur Ii looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A shot to the body from MacArthur Ii misses
and Ko Nachi counters with a stiff right hand.
Ko Nachi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ko Nachi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
MacArthur Ii misses with a jab to the body
and Ko Nachi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A slow jab from Ko Nachi misses its intended target.
MacArthur Ii tries to land a front kick but Ko Nachi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nice defenses there by Ko Nachi.
MacArthur Ii's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ko Nachi under the eye.
Ko Nachi connects with a leg kick.
MacArthur Ii tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
MacArthur Ii misses with a leg kick
and Ko Nachi counters with a slapping leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MacArthur Ii throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ko Nachi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
MacArthur Ii thows a leg kick but Ko Nachi checks it
and Ko Nachi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
MacArthur Ii thuds his right hand into Ko Nachi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
MacArthur Ii fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ko Nachi manages to avoid it.
Ko Nachi scores with a punch to the head.#T2#
Ko Nachi looks to throw the jab but MacArthur Ii is out of range.
Ko Nachi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
MacArthur Ii is looking to slow Ko Nachi down with leg kicks.
A left lands for Ko Nachi.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ko Nachi.
MacArthur Ii looks to throw the jab but Ko Nachi is out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from MacArthur Ii.
Ko Nachi tries to land a body kick
and MacArthur Ii counters with a good low kick that Ko Nachi was not able to check.
Ko Nachi defending well as MacArthur Ii loads up on a big left hand.
Ko Nachi throws out a counter right but MacArthur Ii avoids it with no problem.
Ko Nachi with a nice calf kick.
Ko Nachi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
MacArthur Ii connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
MacArthur Ii throws a lazy body kick
and Ko Nachi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps MacArthur Ii thinking.
Ko Nachi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from MacArthur Ii.
Ko Nachi moves out of range of the strikes.
Some bone on bone action there as Ko Nachi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ko Nachi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T3#
MacArthur Ii connects with a body shot that sends Ko Nachi's belly button to the back.
Ko Nachi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on MacArthur Ii. That did some damage!
Ko Nachi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
MacArthur Ii feints and then cracks Ko Nachi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ko Nachi down.
A solid leg kick lands there for MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii jabbing away but nothing is landing.
MacArthur Ii with a body punch. A glancing blow.
MacArthur Ii throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
MacArthur Ii misses the body punch
and Ko Nachi counters with a nice leg kick.
Ko Nachi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ko Nachi tries a low kick but MacArthur Ii avoids it.
MacArthur Ii looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
MacArthur Ii lands a body shot.
Ko Nachi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ko Nachi throws a leg kick
and MacArthur Ii counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ko Nachi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ko Nachi thumps MacArthur Ii with a low kick.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ko Nachi misses with a looping right.
Ko Nachi throws a leg kick which misses MacArthur Ii's front leg but catches the back leg as MacArthur Ii tries to avoid it.
MacArthur Ii misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
MacArthur Ii looks to land a left hand but Ko Nachi moved out of range nicely.
Ko Nachi motions for MacArthur Ii to come forward. Ko Nachi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A clash of legs there as Ko Nachi blocks the low kick.
Ko Nachi misses the jab.
Ko Nachi throws the left hand but MacArthur Ii avoids the punch easily.
Ko Nachi checks a low kick from MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
MacArthur Ii shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ko Nachi blocks a jab.
MacArthur Ii throws a lazy body kick
and Ko Nachi counters with a leg kick.
MacArthur Ii looks to score with a jab to the body but Ko Nachi is just out of range.
Ko Nachi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
MacArthur Ii throws a sloppy head kick and Ko Nachi moves out of range easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ko Nachi! But no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Angus MacArthur Ii will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Ko Nachi misses with a kick to the body.
MacArthur Ii misses with a low kick.
Ko Nachi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
MacArthur Ii checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ko Nachi fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but MacArthur Ii is out of range.
Ko Nachi connects with a crisp jab.
Ko Nachi throws a hook but MacArthur Ii blocks it.
Ko Nachi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from MacArthur Ii.
Ko Nachi checks a leg kick.
Ko Nachi feints a counter leg kick.
MacArthur Ii misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ko Nachi.
MacArthur Ii throws the kick towards the body but Ko Nachi avoids it.
Ko Nachi replies with a solid counter kick to the body but MacArthur Ii blocks it well.
Angus MacArthur Ii is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ko Nachi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ko Nachi misses with a leg kick.
A slow jab from Ko Nachi misses its intended target.
Ko Nachi is looking to slow MacArthur Ii down with leg kicks.
Ko Nachi throws a low kick, looking for MacArthur Ii's leg but MacArthur Ii calmly moves out of range. #T1#
A decent looking cross lands there for MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii looks to score with a jab to the body but Ko Nachi is just out of range.
Ko Nachi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
MacArthur Ii wants to slow Ko Nachi down by chopping away at his legs.
Ko Nachi tries to work over MacArthur Ii's front leg with a kick but MacArthur Ii checks it.
Ko Nachi throws a leg kick
and MacArthur Ii makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
MacArthur Ii uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ko Nachi.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from MacArthur Ii.
Ko Nachi just misses with a punch to the body.
Ko Nachi throws a leg kick but MacArthur Ii moved away.
MacArthur Ii throws a body punch but Ko Nachi moves out of range.
MacArthur Ii stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ko Nachi.
A low kick lands for Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi misses with a leg kick
and MacArthur Ii counters with a leg kick.
MacArthur Ii throws a lazy right hand but Ko Nachi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ko Nachi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice uppercut there from MacArthur Ii.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ko Nachi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A quick step to the side and MacArthur Ii tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi's corner calls for a 1-2. Ko Nachi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ko Nachi avoids the body shot from MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
MacArthur Ii thows a leg kick but Ko Nachi checks it
and MacArthur Ii takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
MacArthur Ii misses with a hook.
MacArthur Ii clobbers Ko Nachi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
MacArthur Ii misses with a wild body shot.
Ko Nachi replies with a solid counter kick to the body but MacArthur Ii blocks it well.
A clash of legs there as Ko Nachi blocks the low kick.
Ko Nachi misses with a hook. MacArthur Ii ducked under it nicely.
A nice combination there by MacArthur Ii.
Nice cross by Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ko Nachi throws a body shot but no joy.
Ko Nachi throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Ko Nachi jabs at MacArthur Ii's body.
Ko Nachi moves away from the strike by MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii missing with a left hand there. Ko Nachi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
MacArthur Ii is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
MacArthur Ii throws a leg kick which misses Ko Nachi's front leg but catches the back leg as Ko Nachi tries to avoid it.
MacArthur Ii thows a left - swing and a miss!
MacArthur Ii misses the shot to the body.
MacArthur Ii scores with the left hand. Ko Nachi knows he should have avoided that one.
Ko Nachi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ko Nachi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ko Nachi throws a body punch but MacArthur Ii moves out of range.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A swing and a miss from Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi connects with a leg kick.
A big left from Ko Nachi misses.
Ko Nachi defending well as MacArthur Ii loads up on a big left hand.
MacArthur Ii waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ko Nachi.
MacArthur Ii throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ko Nachi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
MacArthur Ii lands with a kick to the ribs. #T4#
Ko Nachi misses with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ko Nachi takes a swing at MacArthur Ii's ribcage but misses.
MacArthur Ii takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
MacArthur Ii scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
MacArthur Ii checks a low kick from Ko Nachi.
MacArthur Ii lands an overhand right.
Ko Nachi throws a leg kick but MacArthur Ii moved away.
MacArthur Ii misses with a hook.
Jab from MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ko Nachi is looking to slow MacArthur Ii down with leg kicks.
Ko Nachi checks a leg kick.
Ko Nachi is looking to chop away at MacArthur Ii's legs.
Ko Nachi lands a nice hook to MacArthur Ii's body. MacArthur Ii takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ko Nachi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
MacArthur Ii keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Angus MacArthur Ii will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
MacArthur Ii connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Good exchange - MacArthur Ii coming out on top.
MacArthur Ii throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
MacArthur Ii lands a jab to Ko Nachi's midsection.
MacArthur Ii moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Ko Nachi tests MacArthur Ii's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ko Nachi.
MacArthur Ii throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ko Nachi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ko Nachi throws a body shot but no joy.
A clash of legs there as Ko Nachi blocks the low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ko Nachi just misses with a punch to the body.
Ko Nachi checks a leg kick.
MacArthur Ii looks to land a body kick but Ko Nachi moved away.
MacArthur Ii throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ko Nachi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
MacArthur Ii swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ko Nachi throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
MacArthur Ii on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
MacArthur Ii will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
MacArthur Ii rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ko Nachi counters with a nice body kick.
Ko Nachi wants to slow MacArthur Ii down by chopping away at his legs.
Ko Nachi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii misses with a straight right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ko Nachi! But no joy.
MacArthur Ii connects with a looping right hand.
MacArthur Ii walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ko Nachi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ko Nachi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
MacArthur Ii fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ko Nachi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ko Nachi lands a jab to the head.
Ko Nachi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ko Nachi misses with an uppercut.
Ko Nachi walks into a stiff left hand from MacArthur Ii.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
MacArthur Ii connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
MacArthur Ii misses with a hook.
MacArthur Ii scores with a jab.
MacArthur Ii is looking to land body kicks.
MacArthur Ii backing away here, and Ko Nachi unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
MacArthur Ii takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
MacArthur Ii looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ko Nachi wants to counter the offense by MacArthur Ii and move into the clinch position.
Ko Nachi throws a front kick aimed at MacArthur Ii's knee but MacArthur Ii avoids it well.
Ko Nachi slips a straight right by MacArthur Ii.
Ko Nachi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ko Nachi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting MacArthur Ii counter with a right hand.
MacArthur Ii throws a leg kick that misses.
MacArthur Ii checks a leg kick.
Ko Nachi lands a nice shot that snaps MacArthur Ii's head back.
MacArthur Ii misses with the body kick
and Ko Nachi counters with a stiff right hand.
Ko Nachi misses with a low kick. #T3#
Ko Nachi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ko Nachi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from MacArthur Ii.
Ko Nachi takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A swing and a miss from MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ko Nachi in his tracks.
MacArthur Ii uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ko Nachi.
MacArthur Ii lands with a hook. Ko Nachi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
MacArthur Ii checks the leg kick nicely there.
MacArthur Ii lands a slapping body shot.
MacArthur Ii misses with a looping left.
MacArthur Ii looks for the body kick but Ko Nachi saw that one coming.
MacArthur Ii ducks right into an uppercut from Ko Nachi.
MacArthur Ii swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ko Nachi throws a half hearted mid kick.
MacArthur Ii rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ko Nachi counters with a slapping leg kick.
Ko Nachi misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Ko Nachi lands with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
MacArthur Ii throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ko Nachi tried to score with a low kick but MacArthur Ii checks it.
MacArthur Ii throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A countering left hand to the body from Ko Nachi misses.
MacArthur Ii throws a body kick that misses.
Ko Nachi looks to land a right hand but MacArthur Ii moved out of range.
Ko Nachi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ko Nachi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ko Nachi moves away from the strike by MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii's corner calls for a 1-2. MacArthur Ii obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ko Nachi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
MacArthur Ii throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ko Nachi.
MacArthur Ii digs a good body shot into Ko Nachi's ribs.
Ko Nachi throws a jab but it's blocked by MacArthur Ii.
Ko Nachi is looking to slow MacArthur Ii down with leg kicks.
An inside leg kick lands from Ko Nachi.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Angus MacArthur Ii clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
MacArthur Ii scores with a nice right hand.
MacArthur Ii keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ko Nachi.
MacArthur Ii uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ko Nachi.
MacArthur Ii misses with a left hand
and Ko Nachi counters with a left to the body.
MacArthur Ii throws a front kick aimed at Ko Nachi's knee but Ko Nachi avoids it well.
Ko Nachi with a nice calf kick.
MacArthur Ii misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ko Nachi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
MacArthur Ii tries to clinch up.
A jab from MacArthur Ii finds it's way through Ko Nachi's defenses.
MacArthur Ii scores with a leg kick.
Ko Nachi misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ko Nachi moves out of range of the body kick from MacArthur Ii.
Ko Nachi flicks out a counter leg kick but MacArthur Ii steps away.
Ko Nachi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
MacArthur Ii fakes the leg kick and cracks Ko Nachi in the body.
Ko Nachi misses with a body shot.
MacArthur Ii moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T1#
Ko Nachi connects with a body shot.
MacArthur Ii sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Ko Nachi walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. MacArthur Ii checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
MacArthur Ii swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ko Nachi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ko Nachi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ko Nachi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ko Nachi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ko Nachi misses with a low kick as MacArthur Ii jumps back.
Ko Nachi motions for MacArthur Ii to come forward. Ko Nachi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
MacArthur Ii swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
MacArthur Ii throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Ko Nachi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ko Nachi swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ko Nachi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
MacArthur Ii takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A jab from Ko Nachi misses.
MacArthur Ii scores with a kick to the midsection.
MacArthur Ii throws a leg kick
and Ko Nachi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ko Nachi jabs MacArthur Ii right on the nose. MacArthur Ii blinks but takes it well.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
MacArthur Ii moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ko Nachi wants to slow MacArthur Ii down by chopping away at his legs.
Ko Nachi walks into a jab.
Ko Nachi throws a wild body kick that MacArthur Ii sees coming a mile off.
MacArthur Ii takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
MacArthur Ii keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A big right from MacArthur Ii misses.
Ko Nachi is looking to score with low kicks.
Ko Nachi throws a jab when MacArthur Ii was well out of range.
Ko Nachi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
It looked like MacArthur Ii was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ko Nachi.
MacArthur Ii pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
MacArthur Ii throws a quick inside leg kick.
MacArthur Ii throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ko Nachi walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. MacArthur Ii checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
MacArthur Ii bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ko Nachi's head backwards.#T3#
Nice defenses there by Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi takes a head kick and keeps coming.
MacArthur Ii on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ko Nachi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
MacArthur Ii delivers a nice body kick.
MacArthur Ii throws a solid leg kick but Ko Nachi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
MacArthur Ii swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
MacArthur Ii throws a push kick but Ko Nachi slaps the foot to one side.
MacArthur Ii ducks under a wild hook from Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi scores with a nice strike.
Ko Nachi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ko Nachi has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from MacArthur Ii.
Ko Nachi moves out of range as MacArthur Ii throws a body kick.
MacArthur Ii throws a lazy right hand but Ko Nachi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ko Nachi feints and then cracks MacArthur Ii's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow MacArthur Ii down.
MacArthur Ii throws a series of strikes that have Ko Nachi backpedaling. #T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A bone on bone clash there as MacArthur Ii blocks the leg kick.
Ko Nachi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ko Nachi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ko Nachi throws the left hand but MacArthur Ii avoids the punch easily.
MacArthur Ii blocks the body kick.
MacArthur Ii has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ko Nachi.
A good leg kick by MacArthur Ii.
Ko Nachi throws a body punch but MacArthur Ii moves out of range.
MacArthur Ii misses with a straight right.
MacArthur Ii throws a body punch but Ko Nachi moves out of range.
A slow jab from Ko Nachi misses its intended target.
MacArthur Ii lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
MacArthur Ii throws a low kick, looking for Ko Nachi's leg but Ko Nachi calmly moves out of range.
MacArthur Ii throws a wild body kick that Ko Nachi sees coming a mile off.
A little jabbing left from Ko Nachi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
MacArthur Ii keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Rigel Ko Nachi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R5#
Ko Nachi pivots, looking for a leg kick but MacArthur Ii is out of range and Ko Nachi settles back down.
Ko Nachi misses with a looping left.
Ko Nachi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ko Nachi scores with a leg kick.
MacArthur Ii looks to score with a jab to the body but Ko Nachi is just out of range.
Good work by MacArthur Ii as he checks the leg kick.
MacArthur Ii tries a head kick but it misses.
Ko Nachi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
MacArthur Ii throws a leg kick but Ko Nachi sees it coming and moves out of range.
MacArthur Ii sizes up Ko Nachi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A left lands for MacArthur Ii.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacArthur Ii avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A counter left hand to the body from MacArthur Ii misses its target.
Ko Nachi looks to land a left hand but MacArthur Ii moved out of range nicely.
Ko Nachi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
MacArthur Ii checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ko Nachi misses with a low kick.#T1#
Ko Nachi moves away from the strike by MacArthur Ii.
Nice shot lands for MacArthur Ii.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ko Nachi. MacArthur Ii does a little dance to reset his feet.
MacArthur Ii throws a body punch but Ko Nachi moves out of range.
Nice shot by MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
MacArthur Ii checks a leg kick.
Ko Nachi misses with a low kick.
Ko Nachi throws a jab when MacArthur Ii was well out of range.
MacArthur Ii scores with a push kick.
A low kick lands for Ko Nachi.
MacArthur Ii with a jab.
Ko Nachi moves out of range as MacArthur Ii throws a body kick.
Ko Nachi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ko Nachi misses with a left hand
enabling MacArthur Ii to counter with a crisp jab.
Rigel Ko Nachi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
MacArthur Ii ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
MacArthur Ii on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
MacArthur Ii lands with a nice body kick.
Ko Nachi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii misses with a low kick.
Ko Nachi throws a leg kick but MacArthur Ii sees it coming and checks it nicely.
MacArthur Ii lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
MacArthur Ii connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
MacArthur Ii uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ko Nachi.
MacArthur Ii pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Good shot there by MacArthur Ii.
Ko Nachi blocks a leg kick.
MacArthur Ii connects with a solid leg kick.
MacArthur Ii rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ko Nachi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T3#
Ko Nachi throws a lazy right hand but MacArthur Ii sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ko Nachi looks to land a left hand but MacArthur Ii moved out of range nicely.
Ko Nachi throws a hook to the side of MacArthur Ii's head but MacArthur Ii sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ko Nachi misses with an uppercut. MacArthur Ii saw that one coming.
Nice defenses there by MacArthur Ii.
Ko Nachi misses with a low kick as MacArthur Ii jumps back.
A kick lands to the mid section there for MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii throws a body punch but Ko Nachi moves out of range.
Ko Nachi was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
MacArthur Ii connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
MacArthur Ii takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ko Nachi throws a lazy right hand but MacArthur Ii sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
MacArthur Ii will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
MacArthur Ii ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ko Nachi moves away.
MacArthur Ii moves out of range of the leg kick from Ko Nachi.
MacArthur Ii jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T4#
MacArthur Ii connects with a crisp jab.
MacArthur Ii waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi misses with an uppercut.
MacArthur Ii scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ko Nachi doesn't seem bothered though.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A big right from Ko Nachi misses.
MacArthur Ii ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
MacArthur Ii lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ko Nachi misses with a low kick.
Ko Nachi throws out a leg kick but MacArthur Ii moves out of range and Ko Nachi only half commits.
An inside leg kick lands from Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
MacArthur Ii fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ko Nachi lands the left hand.
MacArthur Ii chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ko Nachi with a hook.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 50:46
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 48:48
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 50:46

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Angus MacArthur Ii!

Angus MacArthur Ii retains his welterweight title!
In his post fight interview, Angus MacArthur Ii started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: SYN 874 Marceau vs. Wild     
Date:   Feb 05, 2022
#R1#
Sector on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sector takes one on the button.
Ko Nachi lands a body shot.
Sector misses with a head kick.
Sector blocks a low kick nicely.
Ko Nachi cracks Sector with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sector looks to clinch
enabling Ko Nachi to counter with a crisp jab.
Ko Nachi looks to score with a jab to the body but Sector is just out of range.
We've been told by Sector's head coaches at Heavy Metal that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ko Nachi. #CL#
Sector closes the distance and clinches.
Ko Nachi working aggressively here.
Sector tries to throw a body punch but Ko Nachi avoids it by throwing Sector back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ko Nachi.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ko Nachi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sector backwards.
Nice body punch from Ko Nachi - that landed with a thud.
Sector fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ko Nachi.#T1#
Ko Nachi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ko Nachi misses with a punch on the inside.
Ko Nachi lands a hook that snaps the head of Sector backwards.
Ko Nachi takes a shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Sector fails to land.
Sector takes a shot to the head. #BC#
Sector breaks from the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Sector.
Ko Nachi jabs Sector to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ko Nachi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sector needs to keep his hands up - Ko Nachi had a free shot at his head there.
Ko Nachi misses with a wild body shot.
Sector appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ko Nachi throws a solid leg kick but Sector takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ko Nachi.
Sector connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ko Nachi. #T2#
Ko Nachi is looking to slow Sector down with leg kicks.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ko Nachi checks a leg kick.
Ko Nachi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sector swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sector on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ko Nachi. Ko Nachi obviously looking to wear him down.
Sector moves out of range as Ko Nachi strikes.#CL#
Sector has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sector lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Sector.
A frustrated look appears on Ko Nachi's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ko Nachi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sector misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Ko Nachi on the inside.
Sector working aggressively here.
Sector struggles to land a body shot inside as Ko Nachi controls his hands.
Ko Nachi lands an uppercut.
Ko Nachi gets through Sector's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sector misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Sector prevents a body shot from Ko Nachi.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sector.
Sector has a couple of punches blocked by Ko Nachi. #BC#
Sector breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A nice leg kick from Ko Nachi, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ko Nachi jabs at Sector's body.
Ko Nachi clobbers Sector with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sector connects with a right hand. Ko Nachi shakes it off.
Ko Nachi lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Sector throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ko Nachi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ko Nachi works the jab nicely.
Sector chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ko Nachi can pounce on him.
Ko Nachi is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Sector had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Ko Nachi throws a half hearted mid kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Sector misses the target.
Ko Nachi throws a poor cross that misses
and Sector counters with a right hand to the body. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sector takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Ko Nachi wants to clinch up but Sector keeps it at a distance.
Ko Nachi lunges at Sector with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sector's hand.
Sector tries to move into range but Ko Nachi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sector stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ko Nachi.
Sector takes one on the button.
Sector misses with a looping left.
Sector has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ko Nachi.
A low kick lands for Ko Nachi.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ko Nachi is looking to chop away at Sector's legs.
Ko Nachi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ko Nachi with the inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rigel Ko Nachi dominated that round.
That's time! Sector's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Sector keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ko Nachi.
Sector takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ko Nachi throws a sloppy body shot
and Sector counters with a good, hard body kick but Ko Nachi shrugs it off.
Sector slips under a jab from Ko Nachi.
Sector takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ko Nachi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ko Nachi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ko Nachi throws a chopping leg kick but Sector manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Sector.
Ko Nachi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sector.
Ko Nachi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ko Nachi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Rigel Ko Nachi seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Ko Nachi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ko Nachi does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ko Nachi.
Rigel Ko Nachi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ko Nachi jabs Sector right on the nose. Sector blinks but takes it well.
Sector takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ko Nachi throws a quick inside leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sector.
Ko Nachi connects with a nice looking jab.
Sector ducks under a wild hook from Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi scores with a kick to the body.
A cross from Ko Nachi lands.
Sector blocks the body kick. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sector walks into a jab.
Ko Nachi just misses with a punch to the body.
Ko Nachi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sector tries to clinch up.
Ko Nachi scores with a nice body kick.
Ko Nachi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sector's sensitive parts.
Sector keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
It appears Sector was looking to counter with a kick there.
Ko Nachi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sector is able to avoid easily.
As Ko Nachi backs away, Sector returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Ko Nachi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ko Nachi feints and then cracks Sector's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sector down.
Sector misses with a looping right.
Ko Nachi thows a left - swing and a miss! #T3#
Ko Nachi attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ko Nachi lands a glancing blow to the side of Sector's head.
Ko Nachi throws a lazy uppercut
and Sector counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ko Nachi avoids the head kick by Sector.
It seemed like Ko Nachi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ko Nachi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sector.
Ko Nachi throws a leg kick but Sector checks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Sector misses the target.
Ko Nachi walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sector checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Good work by Sector as he checks the leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Ko Nachi.
Sector throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sector takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sector checks a leg kick.#T4#
Sector throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ko Nachi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sector drops his hands momentarily and Ko Nachi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ko Nachi feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sectors jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ko Nachi throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sector.
Sector takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ko Nachi scores with a leg kick.
Sector scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sector moves out of range of the body kick from Ko Nachi.
Sector tries to land a front kick but Ko Nachi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sector drops his hands momentarily and Ko Nachi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nice jab there from Sector.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rigel Ko Nachi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Sector paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Summa Sector has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ko Nachi thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Sector if he has to take too many more of those.
Ko Nachi lands a glancing blow to the side of Sector's head.
Ko Nachi misses with a hook.
It looked like Sector was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Sector looks to throw the jab but Ko Nachi is out of range.
Ko Nachi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ko Nachi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sector tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ko Nachi was well out of range. Poor timing from Sector.
Sector backing away here, and Ko Nachi unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sector throws a sloppy head kick and Ko Nachi moves out of range easily.
Sector takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Some bone on bone action there as Sector checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ko Nachi has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Sector moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T1#
Sector fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sector throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sector looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ko Nachi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sector scores with a nice right hand.
Sector takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jab, jab by Ko Nachi - just one landing.
Ko Nachi misses with a leg kick
and Sector counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ko Nachi checks a low kick from Sector.
Ko Nachi lands a leg kick that knocks Sector off balance momentarily.
Ko Nachi thuds a left hand into Sector's body.
An inside leg kick lands from Ko Nachi. #T2#
Ko Nachi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ko Nachi misses with a hook #KD#
and Sector counters with a crisp right hand that drops Ko Nachi! Sector lets Ko Nachi back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ko Nachi.
Sector tries to clinch up but Ko Nachi circles away and keeps his distance.
Sector connects with a looping right hand. #ROC#Ko Nachi is rocked!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ko Nachi.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ko Nachi.
A low kick from Ko Nachi is predictable there
and Sector counters with an outside leg kick.
Sector stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ko Nachi.#CL#
Sector closes the distance and pushes Ko Nachi back into the cage.
A hook to the body from Ko Nachi. #T3#
Sector misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sector lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ko Nachi lands with a light punch inside. #BC2#
Ko Nachi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ko Nachi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A low kick from Sector misses
and Ko Nachi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ko Nachi looks to land a body kick but Sector moved away.
Sector throws a counter high kick but Ko Nachi was just alert enough to avoid it.
Sector swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ko Nachi counters with a nice low kick that buckles Sector's knee momentarily.
Rigel Ko Nachi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sector takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ko Nachi scores with a body shot.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ko Nachi - that will leave a mark!
Ko Nachi throws a leg kick but Sector moved away.
Ko Nachi takes a swing at Sector's ribcage but misses. #T4#
Sector on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ko Nachi. Ko Nachi obviously looking to wear him down.
Ko Nachi throws a good cross that connects.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ko Nachi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sector throwing a counter right hand but Ko Nachi manages to avoid it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi throws out a loose jab but Sector uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ko Nachi takes a swing at Sector's ribcage but misses.
Ko Nachi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sector connects with an inside leg kick.
Ko Nachi ducks under a wild hook from Sector.
Ko Nachi connects with a crisp jab.
Ko Nachi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ko Nachi lands a jab to Sector's midsection.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rigel Ko Nachi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ko Nachi 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rigel Ko Nachi!

Our winner, Rigel Ko Nachi, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: SYN 869 Kilo vs. Knox II     
Date:   Jan 16, 2022
#R1#
Nice uppercut lands for Ko Nachi. That snapped Bartoli's head back.
Ko Nachi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bartoli keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bartoli throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ko Nachi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bartoli has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Spartan Mixed Martial Arts in the buildup to the fight.
Bartoli tries a low kick but Ko Nachi avoids it.
Bartoli on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bartoli takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ko Nachi tries to score with a low kick but Bartoli moves his leg out of the way.
Ko Nachi slips under a jab.
Ko Nachi slips under a jab from Bartoli.
Bartoli misses with an uppercut. Ko Nachi saw that one coming.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ko Nachi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bartoli throws out a loose jab but Ko Nachi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bartoli walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ko Nachi.
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!
Bartoli avoids the body shot from Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Ko Nachi looks for the body kick but Bartoli saw that one coming. #T1#
Bartoli is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ko Nachi.
Bartoli loads up on a big right hand but Ko Nachi slips the punch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bartoli.
Bartoli throws a jab but it's blocked by Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi thumps Bartoli with a low kick.
Ko Nachi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bartoli misses with a body kick.
Bartoli darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ko Nachi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bartoli doesn't seem bothered though.
Rigel Ko Nachi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bartoli.
Ko Nachi looks to score with a jab to the body but Bartoli is just out of range.
Bartoli throws a sloppy head kick
and Ko Nachi counters with a low kick, right behind Bartoli 's knee.
Bartoli throws a jab but it's blocked by Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ko Nachi throws a shot from downtown. Bartoli moves away and avoids it.
Ko Nachi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bartoli.
Ko Nachi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CL2#
Ko Nachi clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Bartoli's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bartoli wants to land a leg kick but Ko Nachi is out of range.
Bartoli throws a solid leg kick but Ko Nachi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bartoli.
A low kick from Ko Nachi is predictable there
and Ko Nachi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bartoli looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bartoli throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ko Nachi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nice defenses there by Bartoli.
Ko Nachi loads up on a big right hand but Bartoli slips the punch.
Ko Nachi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bartoli checks it well. #T3#
Ko Nachi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A jab from Bartoli misses.
Ko Nachi scores with a leg kick.
Ko Nachi tries to land a front kick but Bartoli steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bartoli was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bartoli does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ko Nachi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bartoli misses with a hook. Ko Nachi ducked under it nicely.
Bartoli throws a head kick but Ko Nachi moves out of range.
Ko Nachi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ko Nachi.
Bartoli misses with a straight right.
Ko Nachi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bartoli tries a low kick but Ko Nachi avoids it.#T4#
Ko Nachi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bartoli in his tracks.
Nice cross by Ko Nachi.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bartoli.
Ko Nachi throws out a counter right but Bartoli avoids it with no problem.
Ko Nachi throws a hook but Bartoli blocks it.
Bartoli displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ko Nachi throws out the jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bartoli thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ko Nachi misses with a right hand
letting Bartoli counter with a right hand.
Ko Nachi throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bartoli counters with an outside leg kick.
Ko Nachi tries to land a front kick but Bartoli steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A slow jab from Ko Nachi misses its intended target.
Ko Nachi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ko Nachi connects with an inside leg kick.
Bartoli moves out of range of the strikes.
Bartoli was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rigel Ko Nachi dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Ko Nachi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bartoli tried to counter with a leg kick but Ko Nachi avoided it.
Ko Nachi thumps Bartoli with a low kick.
Ko Nachi throws a quick inside leg kick.
A low kick from Ko Nachi misses
and Bartoli counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bartoli moves out of range of the body kick.
Bartoli checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ko Nachi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ko Nachi throws a lazy right hand but Bartoli sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bartoli takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bartoli looks to land a right hand but Ko Nachi moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bartoli throws a right and a left that Ko Nachi avoids nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ko Nachi. Bartoli does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bartoli tried to counter with a leg kick but Ko Nachi avoided it.
Ko Nachi looks to score with a jab to the body but Bartoli is just out of range.
Bartoli moves out of range of the strikes.
Bartoli throws a big counter combination but Ko Nachi scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T1#
Nice jab there from Bartoli.
Nice defenses there by Bartoli.
Ko Nachi throws the left hand but Bartoli avoids the punch easily.
Ko Nachi connects with a looping right hand.
Rigel Ko Nachi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bartoli misses with a hook.
Bartoli avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bartoli looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Bartoli misses with an uppercut
and Ko Nachi counters with a good low kick that Bartoli was not able to check.
Bartoli misses with a straight left.
Ko Nachi throws a hook to the side of Bartoli's head but Bartoli sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ko Nachi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bartoli.
Bartoli with a jab.
Ko Nachi throws a leg kick but Bartoli sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ko Nachi digs a good hook to Bartoli's body. #T2#
A big right from Ko Nachi misses.
Ko Nachi thows a leg kick but Bartoli checks it
and Bartoli counters with a stiff right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ko Nachi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bartoli.
Jab, jab by Ko Nachi - just one landing.
Bartoli connects with a nice looking jab.
Ko Nachi misses with a wild body shot.
Bartoli is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ko Nachi throws an overhand right that lands on Bartoli's shoulder, as Bartoli tries to avoid the shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Bartoli.
Ko Nachi connects with a single shot there.
Ko Nachi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ko Nachi throws out a loose jab but Bartoli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ko Nachi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bartoli.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bartoli checks a leg kick. #T3#
Ko Nachi digs a good body shot into Bartoli's ribs.
Ko Nachi looks to land a right hand but Bartoli moved out of range.
Bartoli swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A punch combination from Bartoli misses.
Ko Nachi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ko Nachi misses with a low kick.
Ko Nachi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ko Nachi lands a right hook to the body.
Bartoli throws a looping overhand right but Ko Nachi ducks down to avoid it.
Ko Nachi misses with a hook
and Bartoli counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bartoli ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ko Nachi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jab by Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi scores with a decent looking hook.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice defenses there by Ko Nachi.
Bartoli takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ko Nachi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ko Nachi throws a leg kick
and Bartoli counters with a straight right hand.
Ko Nachi lands a nice shot to the body.
Ko Nachi misses the body punch
and Bartoli counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ko Nachi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bartoli looks to land a right hand but Ko Nachi moved out of range.
Bartoli cracks a nice hook into Ko Nachi's ribs.
Ko Nachi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A jab from Ko Nachi does it's job there.
Ko Nachi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ko Nachi blocks a jab.
Ko Nachi misses with a leg kick
and Bartoli counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rigel Ko Nachi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Bartoli connects with a looping right hand.
Bartoli's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ko Nachi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bartoli scrambles back to his feet.
A big right from Ko Nachi misses.
Bartoli misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bartoli steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Ko Nachi. That one must have hurt.
Ko Nachi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bartoli counters with a nice uppercut.
Bartoli takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ko Nachi scores with a hook to the body. Bartoli takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ko Nachi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bartoli takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bartoli gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Ko Nachi to counter with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ko Nachi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bartoli.
Ko Nachi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bartoli doesn't seem bothered though. #T1#
Ko Nachi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bartoli has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ko Nachi finds it's way round the side to connect with Bartoli's head.
Bartoli misses with an uppercut
and Ko Nachi counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ko Nachi looks to throw a body kick
and Bartoli counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bartoli defending well as Ko Nachi loads up on a big left hand.
Ko Nachi misses with a body kick.
Bartoli chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ko Nachi can pounce on him.
Some bone on bone action there as Bartoli checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ko Nachi connects with an inside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi throws a chopping leg kick but Bartoli manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ko Nachi misses with a low kick.
Ko Nachi staying out of range there.
Valerio Bartoli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Ko Nachi moves out of range as Bartoli strikes.
Ko Nachi tries a quick counter leg kick but Bartoli is wise to it.
Ko Nachi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bartoli moves away.
Bartoli with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ko Nachi defending well as Bartoli loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bartoli lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bartoli misses with a body kick.
Ko Nachi scores with a nice body kick.
Ko Nachi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A jab from Bartoli misses.
Bartoli drops his hands momentarily and Ko Nachi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ko Nachi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bartoli was well out of range. Poor timing from Ko Nachi.
Bartoli misses with an uppercut.
A nice combination there by Bartoli. #T3#
Bartoli has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ko Nachi.
Bartoli wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ko Nachi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bartoli misses with a hook.#CL2#
Ko Nachi rushes Bartoli and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Ko Nachi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rigel Ko Nachi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ko Nachi looks to land a left hand but Bartoli moved out of range nicely.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bartoli.
Bartoli takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bartoli moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A low kick from Bartoli misses
and Ko Nachi makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ko Nachi blocks a jab.#T4#
Bartoli walks into a left hand.
Bartoli moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Bartoli on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ko Nachi. Ko Nachi obviously looking to wear him down.
A good leg kick by Ko Nachi.
Bartoli walks into a stiff left hand from Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi scores with a leg kick.
Ko Nachi explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Bartoli blocks the body kick.
Ko Nachi slips a jab from Bartoli.
Ko Nachi tries a quick counter leg kick but Bartoli is wise to it.
Bartoli slips under a jab.
Ko Nachi throws a front kick aimed at Bartoli's knee but Bartoli avoids it well.
Ko Nachi slips a jab from Bartoli.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rigel Ko Nachi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ko Nachi 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rigel Ko Nachi!

An out of breath Rigel Ko Nachi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: SYN 862 Black Christmas     
Date:   Dec 25, 2021
#R1#
Bissainthe will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bissainthe throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ko Nachi counters with a nice body shot.
Bissainthe throws a low kick but Ko Nachi moves out of range easily.
Bissainthe throws a leg kick
and Ko Nachi counters with a solid body kick.
Bissainthe moves out of range of the strikes.
Ko Nachi moves out of range as Bissainthe strikes.
Ko Nachi lands a really nice looking cross but Bissainthe seems unphased.
Bissainthe misses with a low kick.
Ko Nachi looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Bissainthe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ko Nachi was well out of range. Poor timing from Bissainthe.
Bissainthe moves out of range of the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Bissainthe.
A low kick lands for Bissainthe.
Good work by Ko Nachi as he checks the leg kick.
Ko Nachi moves out of range of the leg kick from Bissainthe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ko Nachi's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bissainthe under the eye.
Bissainthe swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ko Nachi swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bissainthe throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bissainthe throws out a loose jab but Ko Nachi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bissainthe swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ko Nachi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Bissainthe throws a leg kick but Ko Nachi sees it coming and moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Bissainthe.
A big right from Bissainthe misses.
Bissainthe throws a low kick but Ko Nachi avoids it.
Bissainthe moves away from the strike by Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi ducks under a wild hook from Bissainthe.
Ko Nachi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bissainthe scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ko Nachi doesn't seem bothered though.
Bissainthe lands with a shot to the body.
Ko Nachi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bissainthe's head.
Ko Nachi seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Bissainthe looks to score with a jab to the body but Ko Nachi is just out of range.
Ko Nachi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bissainthe blocks the body kick.
Bissainthe tries a quick counter leg kick but Ko Nachi is wise to it.
Ko Nachi connects with a crisp jab.
Bissainthe misses with a hook.
Ko Nachi looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Nice defenses there by Ko Nachi.
Bissainthe on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ko Nachi. Ko Nachi obviously looking to wear him down.
Bissainthe looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ko Nachi lands a leg kick that knocks Bissainthe off balance momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ko Nachi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T2#
Bissainthe fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ko Nachi is out of range.
Bissainthe attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ko Nachi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bissainthe.
Ko Nachi throws a leg kick which misses Bissainthe's front leg but catches the back leg as Bissainthe tries to avoid it.
Bissainthe fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ko Nachi is out of range.
Ko Nachi checks a low kick from Bissainthe.
Ko Nachi misses with an uppercut.
Bissainthe feints a counter leg kick.
Bissainthe misses with a straight right.
Nice shot by Bissainthe.
Bissainthe misses with a low kick.
Bissainthe shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bissainthe scores with a shot to the body.
Bissainthe slips a straight right by Ko Nachi.
Bissainthe looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bissainthe misses with a looping right.
Good work by Bissainthe as he checks the leg kick.
Ko Nachi throws a low kick but Bissainthe avoids it.
Bissainthe flicks out a counter leg kick but Ko Nachi steps away.
Bissainthe throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T3#
Bissainthe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Ko Nachi misses the target.
Ko Nachi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ko Nachi lands a nice looking body shot.
Ko Nachi moves out of range of the body kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ko Nachi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bissainthe takes one to the side of the head.
Bissainthe with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ko Nachi.
Bissainthe wants to slow Ko Nachi down by chopping away at his legs.
Ko Nachi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ko Nachi blocks a low kick nicely.
Ko Nachi throws a leg kick but Bissainthe sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ko Nachi thumps Bissainthe with a low kick.
Ko Nachi ducks under a wild hook from Bissainthe.
Ko Nachi appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ko Nachi looks to land a left hand but Bissainthe moved out of range nicely.
Bissainthe lands a jab to Ko Nachi's midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bissainthe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A low kick lands for Bissainthe.
Bissainthe throws a body kick that misses
and Ko Nachi counters with a low kick, right behind Bissainthe 's knee. #T4#
Ko Nachi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bissainthe avoids the body shot from Ko Nachi.
Nice body kick there by Ko Nachi.
Bissainthe fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ko Nachi is out of range.
Ko Nachi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bissainthe.
Ko Nachi slips under a jab.
Ko Nachi checks a low kick from Bissainthe.
Bissainthe throws a body kick that misses.
Ko Nachi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bissainthe.
Ko Nachi appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ko Nachi scores with a kick to the body.
Ko Nachi checks a leg kick.
Ko Nachi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bissainthe.
Bissainthe's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bissainthe takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bissainthe.
Bissainthe swings widly with a right hand
and Ko Nachi counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bissainthe blocks a low kick nicely.
A lazy body kick from Bissainthe
and Ko Nachi counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bissainthe's knee momentarily.
Ko Nachi pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bissainthe is out of range and Ko Nachi settles back down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Rigel Ko Nachi will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Bissainthe misses with a wild body shot.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Bissainthe in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Bissainthe missing with a left hand there. Ko Nachi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bissainthe misses with an uppercut.
A good leg kick by Bissainthe.
Bissainthe swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ko Nachi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bissainthe is looking to chop away at Ko Nachi's legs.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ko Nachi.
Bissainthe throws a body punch but Ko Nachi moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Ko Nachi.
Bissainthe slips under a jab from Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ko Nachi misses with an uppercut.
Ko Nachi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bissainthe misses the shot to the body.
Bissainthe misses with a wild body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi lands an overhand right.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bissainthe. That's going to slow Ko Nachi down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ko Nachi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Ko Nachi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bissainthe moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ko Nachi tries to work over Bissainthe's front leg with a kick but Bissainthe checks it.
Ko Nachi avoids the body shot from Bissainthe.
Bissainthe throws a front kick that sends Ko Nachi stumbling back into the ropes.
Bissainthe scores with a leg kick.
Bissainthe lands a leg kick that knocks Ko Nachi off balance momentarily.
Bissainthe throws a hook to the side of Ko Nachi's head but Ko Nachi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bissainthe throws a leg kick but Ko Nachi sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ko Nachi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ko Nachi moves out of range as Bissainthe strikes.
Bissainthe misses with a hook.
Bissainthe misses with a looping left.
Bissainthe throws a leg kick but Ko Nachi checks it.
Bissainthe throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ko Nachi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ko Nachi slips a straight right by Bissainthe.
Ko Nachi lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Bissainthe listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bissainthe attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T2#
Bissainthe throws a front kick aimed at Ko Nachi's knee but Ko Nachi avoids it well.
Ko Nachi misses with an uppercut. Bissainthe saw that one coming.
A little jabbing left from Bissainthe on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice defenses there by Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi blocks a low kick nicely.
Bissainthe throws a leg kick that misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bissainthe, as that shot connected.
Bissainthe misses with a hook. Ko Nachi ducked under it nicely.
Ko Nachi half committed to a counter leg kick.
Ko Nachi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Toussaint Bissainthe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bissainthe tries to work over Ko Nachi's front leg with a kick but Ko Nachi checks it.
Ko Nachi half committed to a counter leg kick.
Bissainthe takes a swing at Ko Nachi's ribcage but misses.
Bissainthe misses with a straight right.
Bissainthe blocks a jab.
Ko Nachi misses with a hook. Bissainthe ducked under it nicely.
Ko Nachi lands with a nice body punch.
Bissainthe moves out of range of the leg kick from Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi checks a low kick from Bissainthe.
Ko Nachi throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bissainthe.
Bissainthe is looking to slow Ko Nachi down with leg kicks. #T3#
Bissainthe takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ko Nachi moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Bissainthe misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Ko Nachi to counter with a crisp jab.
Bissainthe throws a body punch but Ko Nachi moves out of range.
Bissainthe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ko Nachi was well out of range. Poor timing from Bissainthe.
Bissainthe turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bissainthe misses with a low kick.
Bissainthe looks to land a left hand but Ko Nachi moved out of range nicely.
Ko Nachi misses with a straight right.
Bissainthe takes a swing at Ko Nachi's ribcage but misses.
Ko Nachi lunges at Bissainthe with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bissainthe's hand.
Bissainthe throws an off balance right hand
and Ko Nachi counters with a stiff right hand.
Bissainthe checks the leg kick.
Ko Nachi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bissainthe's sensitive parts.
Ko Nachi looks to score with a jab to the body but Bissainthe is just out of range.
Ko Nachi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bissainthe.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ko Nachi walks into a left hand.
Bissainthe connects with a body shot.#T4#
Ko Nachi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ko Nachi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bissainthe finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Decent striking displayed by Bissainthe there.
Ko Nachi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ko Nachi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bissainthe checks it well.
That kick from Ko Nachi tenderised Bissainthe's leg. Bissainthe is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ko Nachi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bissainthe walks into a straight right hand from Ko Nachi.
Bissainthe cracks Ko Nachi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bissainthe checks a leg kick nicely.
Bissainthe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ko Nachi throws out the jab.
Ko Nachi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A low kick lands for Bissainthe.
Toussaint Bissainthe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ko Nachi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ko Nachi swings for the body but Bissainthe moves out of range.
Bissainthe misses with a low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Toussaint Bissainthe will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Ko Nachi misses with an uppercut. Bissainthe saw that one coming.
Bissainthe ducks under a wild hook from Ko Nachi.
Bissainthe throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ko Nachi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bissainthe moves away.
Bissainthe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bissainthe with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bissainthe connects with a crisp jab.
Bissainthe misses with a body kick.
Bissainthe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bissainthe chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ko Nachi can pounce on him.
Ko Nachi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bissainthe was well out of range. Poor timing from Ko Nachi.
Bissainthe throws a leg kick
and Ko Nachi counters with a left to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ko Nachi misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ko Nachi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ko Nachi checks a leg kick nicely.
Ko Nachi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ko Nachi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bissainthe moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T1#
Ko Nachi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bissainthe.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ko Nachi misses with a leg kick.
Bissainthe throws a poor cross that misses
and Ko Nachi counters with a body kick that stops Bissainthe in his tracks momentarily.
Ko Nachi avoids the body shot from Bissainthe.
Bissainthe attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ko Nachi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bissainthe slips under a jab from Ko Nachi.
Bissainthe swings widly with a right hand
and Ko Nachi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bissainthe has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bissainthe misses with an uppercut
and Ko Nachi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bissainthe throws a body shot but no joy.
Bissainthe takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bissainthe delivers a nice body kick.
Bissainthe has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bissainthe manages to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ko Nachi with the inside leg kick. #T2#
Bissainthe throws a shot to the body.
Ko Nachi scores with a hook to the body. Bissainthe takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bissainthe throws a big shot that misses.
Bissainthe looks to throw a body kick
and Ko Nachi makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Bissainthe swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ko Nachi misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ko Nachi throws a low kick but Bissainthe avoids it.
Ko Nachi misses with a hook. Bissainthe ducked under it nicely.
Bissainthe looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ko Nachi throws a body kick that misses.
Bissainthe misses with an uppercut. Ko Nachi saw that one coming.
A lazy left from Bissainthe finds it's target.
Bissainthe drops his hands momentarily and Ko Nachi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ko Nachi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bissainthe cracks Ko Nachi with an open hand slap.
A swing and a miss from Ko Nachi.
Bissainthe thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ko Nachi moves out of range of the body kick from Bissainthe. #T3#
Bissainthe connects with a body shot.
Ko Nachi loads up on a big right hand but Bissainthe slips the punch.
Bissainthe throws a leg kick but Ko Nachi sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ko Nachi throwing a counter right hand but Bissainthe manages to avoid it.
Bissainthe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bissainthe throws a looping overhand right but Ko Nachi ducks down to avoid it.
Ko Nachi looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Bissainthe pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ko Nachi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ko Nachi looks to land a body kick but Bissainthe moved away.
Ko Nachi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bissainthe.
Bissainthe moves out of range of the leg kick from Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi throws a hook but Bissainthe avoids it easily.
Bissainthe throws a hook but Ko Nachi avoids it easily.
Bissainthe has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Ko Nachi.
Bissainthe takes one on the button.
A jab lands there for Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi throws a solid leg kick but Bissainthe takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ko Nachi.
Bissainthe throws a leg kick but Ko Nachi moved away.
Bissainthe just misses with a punch to the body.
Ko Nachi was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T4#
Bissainthe tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ko Nachi is able to avoid easily.
Bissainthe catches Ko Nachi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bissainthe scores with a sloppy right hand. Ko Nachi should have avoided that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bissainthe misses the shot to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Ko Nachi!
A jab from Ko Nachi misses.
Ko Nachi scores with a decent looking hook.
Bissainthe on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ko Nachi. Bissainthe does a little dance to reset his feet.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bissainthe checks a leg kick.
Ko Nachi works the jab nicely.
Bissainthe with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ko Nachi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bissainthe.
Ko Nachi staying out of range there.
Ko Nachi was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bissainthe lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Ko Nachi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bissainthe. Ko Nachi does a little dance to reset his feet.

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 Rigel Ko Nachi.
Well Ko Nachi 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Rigel Ko Nachi!

A victorious Rigel Ko Nachi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: SYN 831 Whymer vs. Po     
Date:   Sep 11, 2021
#R1#
Ko Nachi lands with a nice body punch.
Lupei ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ko Nachi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ko Nachi swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Lupei throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lupei uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ko Nachi.
Lupei misses with an uppercut.
Ko Nachi has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Lupei tries to clinch up but Ko Nachi circles away and keeps his distance.
Ko Nachi loads up on a big right hand but Lupei slips the punch.
Lupei looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lupei misses with a series of wild punches.
Ko Nachi was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Lupei tries a head kick but it misses.
Lupei throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ko Nachi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lupei looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A low kick lands for Lupei.
Ko Nachi throws a body punch but Lupei moves out of range.
Ko Nachi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ko Nachi looks to score with a jab to the body but Lupei is just out of range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Lupei.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lupei defending well as Ko Nachi loads up on a big left hand.
Ko Nachi misses with the body kick
and Lupei counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Lupei throws a front kick aimed at Ko Nachi's knee but Ko Nachi avoids it well.
Lupei takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ko Nachi tries to work over Lupei's front leg with a kick but Lupei checks it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ko Nachi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ko Nachi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lupei sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lupei fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#CL2#
Lupei closes the distance and pushes Ko Nachi back into the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lupei.
Lupei working aggressively here.
Ko Nachi tries to throw a body punch but Lupei avoids it by throwing Ko Nachi back against the cage.
Lupei misses with a body punch.
Ko Nachi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ko Nachi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lupei tries a body shot but Ko Nachi blocks it.
Ko Nachi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lupei is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Ko Nachi struggles to land a body shot inside as Lupei controls his hands.
Lupei blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lupei lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ko Nachi or not.
Ko Nachi tries to work over Lupei's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ko Nachi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ko Nachi digs a right hand underneath Lupei's ribcage. Lupei let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lupei scores with a shoulder strike.
Lupei lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ko Nachi backwards.
Ko Nachi misses with a punch to the body.
Ko Nachi has a couple of punches blocked by Lupei. #TD2#
Lupei decides to pull guard. #SUB2#
Lupei has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ko Nachi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lupei looking for a sweep. Not yet Lupei, not yet.
Ko Nachi advances to half guard. #T3#
Ko Nachi has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Ko Nachi controlling from mount.
Ko Nachi's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T4#
Ko Nachi continues to stall.#SU#
Ko Nachi is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Lupei throws a right hand that Ko Nachi ducks under and follows up with a left that Ko Nachi also avoids with ease.
Ko Nachi tried to counter with a leg kick but Lupei avoided it.
Ko Nachi looks to throw the jab but Lupei is out of range.
Serafim Lupei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ko Nachi throws the kick towards the body but Lupei avoids it.
Ko Nachi misses with a low kick.
Lupei unleashes a big counter combination but Ko Nachi bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Lupei scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lupei takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Lupei swings for the body but Ko Nachi moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Rigel Ko Nachi will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Ko Nachi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lupei pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Ko Nachi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ko Nachi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lupei throws out the jab.
And Ko Nachi counters with a quick kick to the body but Lupei blocks it.
Lupei throws a big shot that misses.
A swing and a miss from Ko Nachi.
Lupei swinging wildly here.
Lupei walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lupei pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ko Nachi is out of range and Lupei settles back down.
Ko Nachi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ko Nachi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lupei.
Lupei throws a sloppy head kick and Ko Nachi moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ko Nachi lands a jab.
Lupei throws a hook but Ko Nachi avoids it easily.
Ko Nachi looks to land a body kick but Lupei moved away.
Ko Nachi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A left lands for Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lupei has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Lupei.
Lupei throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lupei misses with a looping right.
Lupei uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ko Nachi swings for the body but Lupei moves out of range.
Ko Nachi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lupei.
Lupei misses with a body shot.
Ko Nachi misses with a kick to the body.
Ko Nachi tries a low kick but Lupei avoids it.
Ko Nachi checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ko Nachi catches Lupei with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A jab from Ko Nachi does it's job there.
Ko Nachi looks to land a body kick but Lupei moved away.
Lupei fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ko Nachi is out of range.
Ko Nachi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lupei moves away.
Lupei swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Lupei throws a hook to the side of Ko Nachi's head but Ko Nachi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rigel Ko Nachi is winning the standup battle so far.
A swing and a miss from Lupei.#T2#
Lupei scores with a jab.
Ko Nachi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lupei was well out of range. Poor timing from Ko Nachi.
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!
An inside leg kick lands from Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi throws a body kick that misses.
Lupei fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ko Nachi takes a kick to the side of the head.
Ko Nachi lands an overhand right.
Ko Nachi connects with a nice looking jab.
Ko Nachi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lupei.
Lupei throws a solid leg kick but Ko Nachi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lupei.
Lupei tried to score with a low kick but Ko Nachi checks it.
Lupei ducks under a wild hook from Ko Nachi.
Lupei thuds a left hand into Ko Nachi's body.
Ko Nachi misses the shot to the body.
Lupei feints a counter leg kick.
Ko Nachi misses with a body shot.
Lupei throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lupei jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lupei throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T3#
Lupei fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ko Nachi misses with a left hand
enabling Lupei to counter with a crisp jab.
Ko Nachi lands a nice looking body shot.
Lupei tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A telegraphed right hand from Lupei misses the target.
Ko Nachi checks a low kick from Lupei.
Good exchange - Ko Nachi coming out on top.
Ko Nachi looks for the body kick but Lupei saw that one coming.
Ko Nachi ducks under a wild hook from Lupei.
Crunch! Ko Nachi slams his shin into Lupei's torso.
Ko Nachi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lupei fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ko Nachi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lupei fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ko Nachi manages to avoid it.
Ko Nachi lands with a right hand.
Lupei throws a leg kick which misses Ko Nachi's front leg but catches the back leg as Ko Nachi tries to avoid it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lupei checks a low kick from Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lupei looks to throw the jab but Ko Nachi is out of range. #T4#
Ko Nachi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lupei moves out of range of the body kick from Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Lupei attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
As Lupei backs away, Ko Nachi returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Good work by Ko Nachi as he checks the leg kick.
Ko Nachi connects with a crisp jab.
Lupei fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lupei connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ko Nachi throws a solid leg kick but Lupei takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lupei throws the left hand but Ko Nachi avoids the punch easily.
The fighters circling - Ko Nachi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ko Nachi misses with a body shot
and Lupei counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL2#
Lupei has Ko Nachi up against the cage in a clinch.
Lupei cracks Ko Nachi with a nice body shot.
Lupei lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Serafim Lupei will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Ko Nachi jabs Lupei right on the nose. Lupei blinks but takes it well.
Lupei defending well as Ko Nachi loads up on a big left hand.
A nice leg kick from Ko Nachi, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lupei gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ko Nachi.
Lupei throws a nice inside leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lupei lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ko Nachi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ko Nachi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ko Nachi checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ko Nachi fires out a quick counter leg kick but Lupei just manages to avoid it.
Ko Nachi throws a body punch but Lupei moves out of range.
Lupei misses with a hook. Ko Nachi ducked under it nicely.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ko Nachi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lupei tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ko Nachi moves out of range as Lupei strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ko Nachi looks to throw the jab but Lupei is out of range.
Lupei lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Ko Nachi. That snapped Lupei's head back.
Lupei looks to land a left hand but Ko Nachi moved out of range nicely.
Ko Nachi half committed to a counter leg kick.
Ko Nachi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lupei throws out a counter right but Ko Nachi avoids it with no problem.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ko Nachi throws a jab but it's blocked by Lupei. #T1#
Lupei tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ko Nachi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lupei keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lupei looks to land a left hand but Ko Nachi moved out of range nicely.
Ko Nachi tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Lupei manages to circle out of the way.
Ko Nachi misses with a hook. Lupei ducked under it nicely.
Lupei takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ko Nachi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lupei lands with an uppercut that bounces Ko Nachi off the cage and back into range.
Ko Nachi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lupei fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ko Nachi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ko Nachi misses with a wild body shot.
A big right from Ko Nachi misses.
Lupei walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ko Nachi.
Lupei looks for the body kick but Ko Nachi saw that one coming.
Ko Nachi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ko Nachi misses with a body kick.
Lupei looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ko Nachi throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Ko Nachi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ko Nachi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lupei looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ko Nachi checks a leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lupei checks a leg kick. #CL2#
Lupei darts in and clinches Ko Nachi up against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lupei.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lupei.
Ko Nachi misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Ko Nachi fails to land.
Ko Nachi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lupei backwards. #BC2#
Lupei escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jab, jab by Ko Nachi - just one landing.
Ko Nachi throws a jab but it's blocked by Lupei.
Lupei throws a lazy right hand but Ko Nachi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ko Nachi throws a hook but Lupei blocks it.
Lupei throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lupei takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Decent striking displayed by Lupei there.#T3#
Lupei wants to clinch up but Ko Nachi keeps it at a distance.
Ko Nachi misses with a few strikes there.
Ko Nachi misses with a body kick.
Ko Nachi wants to land a leg kick but Lupei is out of range.
Ko Nachi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lupei at a distance.
Lupei uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ko Nachi.
Lupei looks to throw the jab but Ko Nachi is out of range.
Ko Nachi misses with an uppercut. #CL2#
Lupei clinches up against the cage.
Ko Nachi misses with a punch on the inside.
Lupei blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Lupei blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lupei lands a left hand.
Lupei tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lupei tries to throw a body punch but Ko Nachi avoids it by throwing Lupei back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ko Nachi. #T4#
Ko Nachi misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ko Nachi.
Lupei lands a nice uppercut.
Lupei misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ko Nachi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ko Nachi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ko Nachi misses with some punches.
Ko Nachi scores with a shot to the side of Lupei's head.
Serafim Lupei seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ko Nachi tries to work over Lupei's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lupei throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ko Nachis head.
Nice body punch from Lupei - that landed with a thud.
Ko Nachi has a couple of punches blocked by Lupei.
Ko Nachi can't find room to land a body shot as Lupei controls the action.
Lupei scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short left from Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ko Nachi lands with a short shot to the head.
Lupei controlling the action here for a moment.
Lupei prevents a body shot from Ko Nachi.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rigel Ko Nachi showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ko Nachi 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Rigel Ko Nachi!

Rigel Ko Nachi decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: SYN 822 Whymer vs. DeSilva     
Date:   Aug 08, 2021
#R1#
Ko Nachi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Abel walks into a straight right hand from Ko Nachi.
Aristides Abel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ko Nachi avoids a punch combination nicely.
A little jabbing left from Ko Nachi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Abel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ko Nachi only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Abel misses with an uppercut
and Ko Nachi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Abel throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ko Nachi looks for the body kick but Abel saw that one coming.
Abel lands with a nice body punch.
Ko Nachi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Abel's head backwards.
Abel swings for the body but Ko Nachi moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ko Nachi! But no joy.
Ko Nachi scores with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An inside leg kick lands from Ko Nachi. #T1##CL#
Abel pushes Ko Nachi up against the cage in a clinch.
Abel misses with the head strike.
Ko Nachi blocking some punches.
Ko Nachi blocks a body shot from Abel.
Ko Nachi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Abel lands a hook that snaps the head of Ko Nachi backwards.
Ko Nachi struggles to land a body shot inside as Abel controls his hands.
Abel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Abel's elbow.
Abel misses with a punch on the inside.
Abel missing with knees to the body.
Ko Nachi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
I was talking to Abel's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Ko Nachi lands a hook that snaps the head of Abel backwards.
Ko Nachi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Abel prevents a body shot from Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Abel on the inside.
Ko Nachi scores with a shot to the side of Abel's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Abel.
A right hook to the body lands for Abel. #T2#
Abel working aggressively here.
Ko Nachi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ko Nachi can't find room to land a body shot as Abel controls the action.
Abel blocks a body shot from Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ko Nachi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Abel tries to work over Ko Nachi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ko Nachi prevents a body shot from Abel.
Abel throws an elbow but it misses.
Abel connects with a knee to the head.
Ko Nachi working aggressively here.
Abel misses with a punch on the inside.
Abel throws a punch but it's blocked by Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Abel blocks an uppercut.
Abel scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ko Nachi digs a right hand into Abel's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Abel's gas tank.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Abel creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ko Nachi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Abel misses with a punch on the inside.
Abel blocks an uppercut.
Abel lands a hook that snaps the head of Ko Nachi backwards. #T3#
Ko Nachi misses with a punch to the body.
Ko Nachi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Abel lands a left hand.
Abel looking to throw knees to the head but Ko Nachi is blocking nicely.
Abel is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ko Nachi is defending well for now.
A knee to the head by Abel.
Ko Nachi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Abel's elbow.
Ko Nachi tries a body shot but Abel blocks it.
Ko Nachi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Abel prevents a body shot from Ko Nachi.
Nice body punch from Ko Nachi - that landed with a thud.
Abel lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Abel pushes off an throws an elbow but Ko Nachi leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Abel's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nice body punch from Abel.
Ko Nachi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ko Nachi has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Abel seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Ko Nachi can turn it around.
Abel lands a hook that snaps the head of Ko Nachi backwards.
Abel scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Abel blocks a body shot from Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi has a couple of punches blocked by Abel.
A shot in the inside from Abel.
Abel working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T4#
Good body shot from Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Abel.
Abel is breathing heavily.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi lands an uppercut.
Ko Nachi lands a right hand.
Ko Nachi lands with a light punch inside.
A short body shot lands from Ko Nachi as the two fighters clinch.
Ko Nachi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Abel backwards.
Ko Nachi is working Abel over against the cage.
Abel blocks an uppercut.
Ko Nachi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ko Nachi tries a body shot but Abel blocks it.
Ko Nachi blocks an elbow strike from Abel.
Ko Nachi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ko Nachi.
A head punch on the inside from Abel fails to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ko Nachi managing to block the knees to the body from Abel.
Ko Nachi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Abel or not.
Abel misses with a punch on the inside.
Ko Nachi struggles to land a body shot inside as Abel controls his hands.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ko Nachi.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Rigel Ko Nachi will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Abel throws a lazy head kick
and Ko Nachi counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
Abel has Ko Nachi up against the cage in a clinch.
Ko Nachi tries a body shot but Abel blocks it.
Abel's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
With the fighters up against the cage, Abel throws an elbow but misses.
Ko Nachi struggles to land a body shot inside as Abel controls his hands.
Abel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ko Nachi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ko Nachi can't find room to land a body shot as Abel controls the action.
Ko Nachi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ko Nachi blocks a body shot from Abel.
Ko Nachi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abel struggles to land a body shot inside as Ko Nachi controls his hands.
Abel lands a nice uppercut.#BC2#
Ko Nachi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed right hand from Ko Nachi misses the target.
Abel checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T1#
Abel lands with a kick to the ribs.
Ko Nachi misses with an uppercut. Abel saw that one coming.
Ko Nachi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Abel at a distance.
Abel misses with a head kick.
Ko Nachi throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Abel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Abel lands a nice looking body kick.
Abel throws a leg kick #CL2#
and Ko Nachi counters by moving into the clinch.
A short right from Ko Nachi.
Abel makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ko Nachi blocks an uppercut.
Abel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ko Nachi tries to work over Abel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ko Nachi.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Abel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ko Nachi's elbow.
Ko Nachi lands a body shot.
Abel swings wildly with an uppercut but Ko Nachi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ko Nachi scores with a hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Abel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ko Nachi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Abel blocks an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Ko Nachi as the two fighters clinch.
Abel misses with a punch on the inside.
Abel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Abel is working Ko Nachi over against the cage.
Abel misses with a body punch.
Ko Nachi can't find room to land a body shot as Abel controls the action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ko Nachi.
Still in the clinch, Ko Nachi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ko Nachi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi lands an uppercut.
Abel blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ko Nachi.#T3#
Ko Nachi misses with the head strike.
A short right from Ko Nachi.
A left hand lands to the body for Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi lands with a right to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ko Nachi.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi blocks the elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Abel throws an elbow but misses.
Abel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ko Nachi lands with a left to the head.
Ko Nachi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Abel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Abel throws an elbow that misses.
Ko Nachi lands with a light punch inside.
Ko Nachi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ko Nachi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Abel's elbow.
Abel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ko Nachi struggles to land a body shot inside as Abel controls his hands.
Abel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ko Nachi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Abel backwards.
Abel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ko Nachi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Abel's elbow. #T4#
Ko Nachi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Abel's elbow.
Ko Nachi misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Abel.
Nice body punch from Ko Nachi - that landed with a thud.
Ko Nachi has a couple of punches blocked by Abel.
Ko Nachi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Abel misses with a punch on the inside.
Abel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ko Nachi lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Ko Nachi breaks from the clinch.
Ko Nachi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ko Nachi slips a straight right by Abel.
Ko Nachi throws an overhand right that lands on Abel's shoulder, as Abel tries to avoid the shot.
Abel throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Abel lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Abel thuds his right hand into Ko Nachi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rigel Ko Nachi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Ko Nachi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rigel Ko Nachi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Abel takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ko Nachi connects with an inside leg kick.
Abel throws a looping overhand right but Ko Nachi ducks down to avoid it.
A head kick by Abel misses
and Ko Nachi counters with a nice body kick.
A punch lands to the side of Abel 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ko Nachi lands a jab to Abel's midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ko Nachi throws a shot to the body.
Abel takes one to the chin there.
Abel slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ko Nachi explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Ko Nachi with a nice calf kick.
Ko Nachi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#ROC2#Abel is rocked!
Ko Nachi lands a nice shot that snaps Abel's head back.
Oh Abel is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ko Nachi closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Abel! Ko Nachi dives in looking to finish! Abel is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rigel Ko Nachi!
Rigel Ko Nachi thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: SYN 808 Whymer vs. Number II     
Date:   Jun 26, 2021
#R1#
No joy there for Peterson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Peterson fails with a takedown attempt.
A quick step to the side and Ko Nachi tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Peterson swings for the body but Ko Nachi moves out of range.
Ko Nachi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#TD2#
Peterson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ko Nachi napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Peterson sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Ko Nachi is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Ko Nachi is trying to improve his position.
Ko Nachi struggling a bit here.
Ko Nachi is trying to buck Peterson off.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ko Nachi wants to control but Peterson postures up.
Ko Nachi is looking to regain half guard here but Peterson keeps moving and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Peterson throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#T1#
Peterson trying to control the position but Ko Nachi is working away.
Ko Nachi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Peterson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Peterson working away.
Peterson throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Ko Nachi is trying to improve his position.
Peterson trying to control the position but Ko Nachi is working away.
Ko Nachi parries the strikes from Peterson easily there. Peterson is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Ko Nachi to escape.
Peterson prevents Ko Nachi from escaping the position.
Ko Nachi taking punishment in the form of punches.
Ko Nachi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Peterson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ko Nachi defending against the ground and pound.
Peterson throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Peterson lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Ko Nachi is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at The Zoo that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#T2#
Peterson scoring with punches and elbows.
Ko Nachi can't do much from the bottom here.
Ko Nachi is looking for a sweep.
Ko Nachi parries the strikes from Peterson easily there. Peterson is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Ko Nachi to escape. #SUB2#
Peterson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Peterson tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Ko Nachi tries to buck Peterson off but Peterson is having none of it.
Peterson working the body and head with strikes.
Peterson misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Ko Nachi is trying to control Peterson's posture but Peterson avoids it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Peterson tries to move into full mount but can't pass Ko Nachi's legs. #T3#
Ko Nachi is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Peterson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Ko Nachi is holding on to half guard well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ko Nachi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Peterson.
Peterson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ko Nachi is doing well to control the position and prevent Peterson from advancing to side control.
Peterson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Peterson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ko Nachi controlling the position for now.
Ko Nachi on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T4#
Ko Nachi is looking to control Peterson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ko Nachi avoid being mounted?
Peterson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ko Nachi on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Peterson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ko Nachi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Peterson.
Ko Nachi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Peterson.
Ko Nachi is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Peterson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Peterson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Peterson lands a nice short elbow.
Ko Nachi is looking to improve his position.
Peterson wants to control but Ko Nachi is keeping him busy.
Peterson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ko Nachi's head.
Ko Nachi is trying to maintain the position but Peterson is very close to passing his half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dylan Peterson 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#
Peterson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ko Nachi.
Peterson avoids the body shot from Ko Nachi.
Peterson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ko Nachi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Peterson throws a body shot but no joy.
Good shot there by Peterson.
A lazy left from Peterson finds it's target.
Peterson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ko Nachi under the eye.
Ko Nachi moves out of range as Peterson strikes.
Ko Nachi appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ko Nachi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ko Nachi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ko Nachi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ko Nachi tried to score with a low kick but Peterson checks it.
Ko Nachi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ko Nachi slips a jab from Peterson.#T1#
Peterson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ko Nachi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ko Nachi looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Peterson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Peterson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ko Nachi counters with a two punch combo.
Peterson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ko Nachi counters with a nice uppercut.
Ko Nachi does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Peterson lands with a cross.
Peterson lands with a cross.
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!
Peterson throws a right hand that Ko Nachi ducks under and follows up with a left that Ko Nachi also avoids with ease.
A jab from Peterson misses.
Ko Nachi throwing a counter right hand but Peterson manages to avoid it.
Peterson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Peterson throws a body punch but Ko Nachi moves out of range.
Ko Nachi seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ko Nachi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T2#
A head kick misses from Ko Nachi.
Rigel Ko Nachi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Peterson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ko Nachi defends it nicely.
Rigel Ko Nachi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dylan Peterson.
Ko Nachi misses with a looping left.
Peterson misses with a few strikes there.
An attempted straight right counter from Ko Nachi misses the target.
Jab by Peterson.
Peterson throws a jab when Ko Nachi was well out of range.
Peterson looks to throw the jab but Ko Nachi is out of range.
Ko Nachi moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Peterson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ko Nachi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Peterson.
Peterson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T3#
Peterson throws a looping overhand right but Ko Nachi ducks down to avoid it.
Ko Nachi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Peterson.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ko Nachi checks a leg kick.
Peterson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi throws a front kick that sends Peterson stumbling back into the cage.
Peterson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ko Nachi manages to avoid it.
Ko Nachi misses the shot to the body.
Peterson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ko Nachi has time to react.
Peterson misses with an uppercut
and Ko Nachi counters with a straight right hand.
Dylan Peterson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Horrible takedown attempt by Peterson or perhaps it was just good defense by Ko Nachi, which made it look bad.
Peterson scores with a jab. Ko Nachi acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T4#
Peterson dives in for a single leg takedown but Ko Nachi sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Dylan Peterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ko Nachi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Peterson.
Ko Nachi connects with a single shot there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Peterson throws a jab when Ko Nachi was well out of range.
A quick step to the side and Ko Nachi tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Peterson has a takedown stuffed.
Ko Nachi is looking to slow Peterson down with leg kicks.
Peterson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Peterson misses with a right hand
and Ko Nachi counters with a straight right hand.
Peterson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ko Nachi is fending him off so far but Peterson persists. Nope, Ko Nachi circles away and we're back to standing.
Ko Nachi is looking to counter with a body kick.
Peterson connects with the punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dylan Peterson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Peterson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ko Nachi backs up against the cage. #TD2#
Peterson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Peterson trying to control the position but Ko Nachi is working away.
Peterson working the body and head with strikes.
Ko Nachi dodges the ground and pound from Peterson.
Peterson tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Peterson working the body and head with strikes.
Ko Nachi can't do much from the bottom here.
Ko Nachi manages to work his way to half guard, despite Peterson's best efforts.
Ko Nachi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Peterson.
Ko Nachi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#T1#
Ko Nachi is working hard here to advance position.
Peterson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Peterson throwing shots but Ko Nachi is blocking nicely.
Peterson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Peterson lands with some strikes.
Peterson has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Ko Nachi's face.
Ko Nachi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Peterson in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Peterson lands a big shot there that rocks Ko Nachi but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Dylan Peterson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ko Nachi blocking the ground and pound.
Rigel Ko Nachi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Ko Nachi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Peterson wants to control the pace but Ko Nachi is squirming around nicely.
Peterson landing shots from mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Peterson scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Peterson avoids the attempt from Ko Nachi to control.
Peterson misses with a head shot.
Ko Nachi is squirming around, avoiding Peterson's attempts to control the action.
Ko Nachi taking shots to the head.
Ko Nachi can't escape the position. #T3#
Peterson lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Ko Nachi hang on?
Ko Nachi is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Ko Nachi in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Peterson trying to control but Ko Nachi is having none of it.
Peterson landing punches.
Ko Nachi wants to hold on but Peterson pushes him away.
Peterson misses with a head shot.
Peterson scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Ko Nachi?
Peterson raining down shots from the mount!
Ko Nachi is squirming around, avoiding Peterson's attempts to control the action.
Ko Nachi slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T4#
Peterson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Peterson looking for a submission but Ko Nachi manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Ko Nachi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ko Nachi will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Ko Nachi is striking off his back. Peterson thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Ko Nachi controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Peterson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ko Nachi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dylan Peterson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Peterson 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dylan Peterson!

A victorious Dylan Peterson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: SYN 801 Warror vs. Syndal     
Date:   May 31, 2021
#R1#
Ko Nachi works the jab nicely.
Fujiwara ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fujiwara throws a right hand that misses
and Ko Nachi counters with a good low kick that Fujiwara was not able to check.
Yoshi Fujiwara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Fujiwara has Ko Nachi up against the cage in a clinch.
Ko Nachi fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Fujiwara breaks the clinch.
We've been told by Ko Nachi's head coaches at The Zoo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Fujiwara connects with a body shot that sends Ko Nachi's belly button to the back.
Fujiwara rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ko Nachi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
It looked like Ko Nachi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Fujiwara.
Fujiwara throws a right hand that Ko Nachi ducks under and follows up with a left that Ko Nachi also avoids with ease.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ko Nachi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ko Nachi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fujiwara's elbow.
Ko Nachi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fujiwara's elbow.
Ko Nachi misses with a body punch.
Ko Nachi scores with a hook to the body.#T1#
Ko Nachi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ko Nachi throws a head punch that misses.
Ko Nachi misses with a body punch.
Fujiwara blocking some punches. #BC2#
Fujiwara manages to break the clinch.
Ko Nachi delivers a nice body kick.
Fujiwara misses with a combination
and Fujiwara takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fujiwara on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ko Nachi. Ko Nachi obviously looking to wear him down.
Fujiwara scores with a one two! Ko Nachi had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Fujiwara throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ko Nachi swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Fujiwara falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ko Nachi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fujiwara is looking to clinch but Ko Nachi is avoiding it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ko Nachi. #T2#
Fujiwara's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Fujiwara duly obliges.
Ko Nachi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fujiwara rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ko Nachi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fujiwara has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Fujiwara bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ko Nachi throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Fujiwara misses with a hook.
Fujiwara takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ko Nachi misses with a straight right.
Fujiwara misses with a two punch combination.
Ko Nachi slaps away a takedown attempt from Fujiwara, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Fujiwara throws a nice looking combination but Ko Nachi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ko Nachi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL2#
Fujiwara rushes Ko Nachi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ko Nachi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fujiwara's elbow. #T3#
Ko Nachi presses Fujiwara against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The referee is keeping an eye on Fujiwara - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ko Nachi tries to work over Fujiwara's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ko Nachi can't find room to land a body shot as Fujiwara controls the action.
Fujiwara doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ko Nachi misses with a punch to the body.
Fujiwara blocks a body shot from Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ko Nachi struggles to land a body shot inside as Fujiwara controls his hands.
Ko Nachi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ko Nachi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fujiwara wants to get back to striking at distance but Ko Nachi won't allow it.
Fujiwara blocking some punches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T4#
Fujiwara prevents a body shot from Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi has Fujiwara pressed against the cage, preventing Fujiwara from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Fujiwara breaks the clinch.
Fujiwara tries to bum rush Ko Nachi with a series of wild strikes but Ko Nachi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fujiwara drops his hands momentarily and Ko Nachi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fujiwara throws a hook to the side of Ko Nachi's head but Ko Nachi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And Ko Nachi counters with a quick kick to the body but Fujiwara blocks it.
Ko Nachi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fujiwara.
Fujiwara throws a body shot but no joy.
Ko Nachi feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Fujiwara throws an off balance right hand
and Ko Nachi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Fujiwara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fujiwara throws a combination that misses
and Ko Nachi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fujiwara's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Fujiwara duly obliges.
Rigel Ko Nachi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fujiwara is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Rigel Ko Nachi will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Fujiwara tries to clinch up.
Ko Nachi circles away from the clinch attempt
and Ko Nachi counters with an outside leg kick.
Ko Nachi moves away from the strike by Fujiwara. #CL2#
Fujiwara rushes Ko Nachi and presses him up against the cage.
Ko Nachi scores with a shoulder strike.
Fujiwara blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi struggles to land a body shot inside as Fujiwara controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ko Nachi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ko Nachi. #BC#
Ko Nachi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fujiwara tries to clinch up but Ko Nachi circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Fujiwara has managed to clinch. #T1##BC2#
Fujiwara breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fujiwara smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ko Nachi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fujiwara walks into a stiff left hand from Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi just misses with a punch to the body.
Despite the aggression on Fujiwara's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Some wild striking there from Fujiwara.
Fujiwara thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fujiwara falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ko Nachi counters with a straight right hand.
Fujiwara throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fujiwara slips under a jab from Ko Nachi.
Fujiwara throws a sloppy body shot
and Ko Nachi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#TD2#
Fujiwara fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ko Nachi sprawls well initially but Fujiwara persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ko Nachi manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Ko Nachi is adopting a defensive guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fujiwara stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ko Nachi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ko Nachi 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.
Fujiwara lands a couple of digs.
Fujiwara postures up.
Ko Nachi keeping moving, preventing Fujiwara from controlling successfully.
Ko Nachi trying to control the position here.
Ko Nachi looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Ko Nachi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fujiwara pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ko Nachi is keeping the position for now.
Ko Nachi keeping moving, preventing Fujiwara from controlling successfully.
Ko Nachi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Ko Nachi keeping moving, preventing Fujiwara from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Fujiwara takes a swing at Ko Nachi's ribcage but misses.
Yoshi Fujiwara seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ko Nachi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ko Nachi misses with an attempted mid kick.
Fujiwara misses with a few strikes there. #T4#
Ko Nachi scores with a head kick.
Fujiwara lands with an overhand left.
Fujiwara shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ko Nachi as he avoids it easily.
Fujiwara swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ko Nachi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fujiwara misses with a two punch combination.
Fujiwara tries to clinch
and Ko Nachi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fujiwara tries to clinch but Ko Nachi moves out of range.
Fujiwara swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ko Nachi counters with a body kick that stops Fujiwara in his tracks momentarily.
Fujiwara is breathing heavily.
Ko Nachi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fujiwara misses with a two punch combination.
Ko Nachi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ko Nachi lands with a cross.
Ko Nachi throws a good cross that connects. #ROC#Fujiwara is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rigel Ko Nachi dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
BAM! Ko Nachi delivers a spinning backfist that drops Fujiwara like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Rigel Ko Nachi!
Rigel Ko Nachi thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: SYN Netti vs Warror     
Date:   Apr 25, 2021
#R1#
Brandstatter misses with a wild body shot.
Wolfgang Brandstatter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brandstatter lands an overhand right.
Brandstatter throws a body shot but no joy.
Brandstatter chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ko Nachi works Brandstatter's body with a nice hook.
A nice inside leg kick there by Brandstatter. That's going to slow Ko Nachi down.
Brandstatter scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ko Nachi blocks a leg kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Ko Nachi crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Brandstatter - the referee stops the clock and Ko Nachi gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Brandstatter. Ko Nachi manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Ko Nachi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A decent looking cross lands there for Brandstatter.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Brandstatter. Ko Nachi shrugs it off though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brandstatter scores with a leg kick.
Brandstatter lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ko Nachi at a distance.
Brandstatter circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ko Nachi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brandstatter moves away.
Ko Nachi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Brandstatter. That did some damage!
Brandstatter swings for the body but Ko Nachi moves out of range.
Brandstatter shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Brandstatter moves away from the strike by Ko Nachi.
Brandstatter fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ko Nachi is out of range. #T1#
Ko Nachi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Brandstatter takes one on the button.
Brandstatter tried to score with a low kick but Ko Nachi checks it.
A big right from Ko Nachi misses.
Brandstatter misses with a looping left.
Ko Nachi feints a counter leg kick.
A combination from Ko Nachi does no damage.
Brandstatter tries to score with a low kick but Ko Nachi moves his leg out of the way.
Ko Nachi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A solid leg kick lands there for Brandstatter.
Brandstatter misses with a looping right.
Brandstatter lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ko Nachi has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Brandstatter avoids the body shot from Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi looks to throw the jab but Brandstatter is out of range.
Ko Nachi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ko Nachi misses with a wild body shot.
Brandstatter jabs Ko Nachi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Brandstatter.
Ko Nachi walks forward, straight into a front kick from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter throws a front kick aimed at Ko Nachi's knee but Ko Nachi avoids it well.
Ko Nachi raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#T2#
Brandstatter moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ko Nachi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Brandstatter throws a hook to the side of Ko Nachi's head but Ko Nachi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ko Nachi punishes Brandstatter's body with a nice straight punch.
Brandstatter takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Brandstatter connects with an inside leg kick.
Ko Nachi wants to slow Brandstatter down by chopping away at his legs.
Brandstatter misses with a low kick.
Brandstatter misses with a body kick.
The fighters circling - Ko Nachi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ko Nachi checks a leg kick.
Ko Nachi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Brandstatter blocks a jab.
Ko Nachi walks forward, straight into a front kick from Brandstatter.
Some bone on bone action there as Ko Nachi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Brandstatter throws out a leg kick but Ko Nachi moves out of range and Brandstatter only half commits.
A head kick misses from Brandstatter.
Ko Nachi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ko Nachi avoids a kick to the body.
Ko Nachi throws a looping overhand right but Brandstatter ducks down to avoid it. #T3#
Brandstatter throws a shot to the body.
Ko Nachi avoids the body shot from Brandstatter.
Ko Nachi thinks about the counter body kick.
Brandstatter connects with a high kick.
Brandstatter scores with a head kick.
Brandstatter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ko Nachi was well out of range. Poor timing from Brandstatter.
Ko Nachi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ko Nachi misses with a body shot.
Brandstatter is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Brandstatter throws a leg kick which misses Ko Nachi's front leg but catches the back leg as Ko Nachi tries to avoid it.
Ko Nachi lands a nice hook to Brandstatter's body. Brandstatter takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ko Nachi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice shot by Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Brandstatter thumps Ko Nachi with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brandstatter scores with a leg kick.
Ko Nachi checks a leg kick nicely.
Brandstatter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ko Nachi was well out of range. Poor timing from Brandstatter.
Ko Nachi lands with a nice body punch.
Ko Nachi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Good standup being displayed there by Ko Nachi as he connects with a hook.#T4#
Ko Nachi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Brandstatter lets loose with a powerful body kick. Ko Nachi will feel that in the morning.
A shot to the liver by Brandstatter. Beautiful body shot.
Brandstatter lands the left hand.
Brandstatter throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ko Nachi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ko Nachi digs a good body shot into Brandstatter's ribs.
Ko Nachi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Brandstatter is looking to chop away at Ko Nachi's legs.
Brandstatter throws a jab but it's blocked by Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ko Nachi misses with a looping left.
Brandstatter blocks a low kick nicely.
Ko Nachi avoids the body shot from Brandstatter.
Ko Nachi scores with a jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Brandstatter checks a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brandstatter checks a low kick from Ko Nachi.
Brandstatter looks for the body kick but Ko Nachi saw that one coming.
Ko Nachi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brandstatter throws out the jab.
Brandstatter looks to score with a jab to the body but Ko Nachi is just out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Wolfgang Brandstatter will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Ko Nachi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brandstatter was well out of range. Poor timing from Ko Nachi.
Brandstatter connects with a body shot that sends Ko Nachi's belly button to the back.
Ko Nachi ducks right into an uppercut from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter misses with a body kick.
Brandstatter goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ko Nachi avoids the body shot from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter misses with a head kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Brandstatter blocks the leg kick.
Brandstatter has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Brandstatter tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ko Nachi is able to avoid easily.
Ko Nachi scores with a nice head shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Brandstatter darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ko Nachi scores with a nice head shot.
Ko Nachi throws an off balance right hand
and Brandstatter counters with a body kick that stops Ko Nachi in his tracks momentarily.
Brandstatter cracks Ko Nachi with a right hand to the side of the head.
Brandstatter tried to score with a low kick but Ko Nachi checks it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brandstatter ducks under a wild hook from Ko Nachi.
Brandstatter misses with an attempted mid kick.
Brandstatter misses with a hook
and Brandstatter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ko Nachi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Brandstatter is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T1#
Brandstatter avoids the body shot from Ko Nachi.
Brandstatter swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Ko Nachi might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Brandstatter has got the better of the exchanges.
Brandstatter throws a shot from downtown. Ko Nachi moves away and avoids it.
Ko Nachi slips under a jab from Brandstatter.
Ko Nachi connects with a body shot.
Brandstatter throws a leg kick but Ko Nachi checks it.
Ko Nachi checks the leg kick.
Jab, jab by Brandstatter - just one landing.
Ko Nachi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ko Nachi works Brandstatter's body with a nice hook.
Brandstatter throws a wild body kick that Ko Nachi sees coming a mile off.
A jab from Brandstatter does it's job there.
Brandstatter keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Brandstatter is able to avoid easily.
Ko Nachi blocks a leg kick.
Brandstatter misses with a hook.
Ko Nachi feints a counter leg kick.
Brandstatter pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ko Nachi has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Brandstatter.
Brandstatter throws a jab but it's blocked by Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi throws out a counter right but Brandstatter avoids it with no problem.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ko Nachi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ko Nachi is looking to slow Brandstatter down with leg kicks.
A low kick from Brandstatter misses
and Ko Nachi counters with a low kick, right behind Brandstatter 's knee.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi checks a low kick from Brandstatter.
Ko Nachi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brandstatter.
Good exchange - Ko Nachi coming out on top.
Nice cross by Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Brandstatter throws a nice inside leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Brandstatter there.
Brandstatter throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ko Nachi lands a glancing blow to the side of Brandstatter's head.
Ko Nachi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Brandstatter checks it well.
Brandstatter keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Brandstatter.
Ko Nachi connects with a leg kick.
Nice body kick from Brandstatter.
Ko Nachi moves out of range of the body kick.
Brandstatter swings for the body but Ko Nachi moves out of range. #T3#
Ko Nachi just misses with a punch to the body.
A clash of legs there as Ko Nachi blocks the low kick.
A nice side step and Ko Nachi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Brandstatter throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ko Nachi checks a leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Brandstatter.
Ko Nachi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ko Nachi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Ko Nachi. Brandstatter shrugs it off though.
Ko Nachi moves out of range of the body kick from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter slips under a jab.
Brandstatter throws a big shot that misses.
Brandstatter scores with a head kick.
Brandstatter defending well as Ko Nachi loads up on a big left hand.
Brandstatter avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ko Nachi throws a head kick that half lands.
Ko Nachi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brandstatter throws a low kick, looking for Ko Nachi's leg but Ko Nachi calmly moves out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Brandstatter lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ko Nachi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ko Nachi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T4#
Brandstatter connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ko Nachi throws a hook but Brandstatter avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Brandstatter misses its intended target.
Ko Nachi lands with a kick to the ribs.
Brandstatter scores with a nice strike.
Ko Nachi throws a big shot that misses.
Brandstatter jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Brandstatter.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ko Nachi.
Brandstatter scores with a head kick.
Ko Nachi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ko Nachi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter lands with a thumping leg kick.
Brandstatter moves away from the strike by Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi missing with a left hand there. Brandstatter was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brandstatter appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brandstatter checks a leg kick.
Ko Nachi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ko Nachi throws a front kick aimed at Brandstatter's knee but Brandstatter avoids it well.
Ko Nachi looks to score with a jab to the body but Brandstatter is just out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Wolfgang Brandstatter will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Brandstatter missing with a left hand there. Ko Nachi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ko Nachi throws a solid leg kick but Brandstatter takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ko Nachi.
Brandstatter misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Brandstatter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brandstatter throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ko Nachi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ko Nachi is looking to score with low kicks.
Brandstatter closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Brandstatter pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ko Nachi is out of range and Brandstatter settles back down.
A shot to the liver by Ko Nachi. Beautiful body shot.
Brandstatter steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi tries to bum rush Brandstatter with a series of wild strikes but Brandstatter uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL2#
Ko Nachi moves into the clinch successfully. #BC#
Brandstatter pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Brandstatter moves out of range of the body kick from Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi lands a jab to Brandstatter's midsection.
Brandstatter attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ko Nachi throws a push kick but Brandstatter slaps the foot to one side.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brandstatter avoids the head kick by Ko Nachi.
Brandstatter thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Ko Nachi misses the target.
A quick step to the side and Brandstatter tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ko Nachi throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Brandstatter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ko Nachi throws a leg kick that misses.
Ko Nachi connects with the punch.
Ko Nachi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Brandstatter takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Brandstatter has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ko Nachi.
Brandstatter throws a quick inside leg kick.
Brandstatter looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Brandstatter throws a jab but it's blocked by Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Brandstatter lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ko Nachi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ko Nachi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ko Nachi misses with a hook.
Ko Nachi scores with a hook to the body. Brandstatter takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Brandstatter lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Brandstatter tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ko Nachi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rigel Ko Nachi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Ko Nachi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brandstatter.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brandstatter checks a leg kick.
Brandstatter walks into a jab.
Brandstatter swings for the body but Ko Nachi moves out of range.
Brandstatter throws a chopping leg kick but Ko Nachi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A big right from Ko Nachi misses.
Brandstatter misses with a straight right.
Brandstatter throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ko Nachi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Brandstatter's hands.
Brandstatter tries to work over Ko Nachi's front leg with a kick but Ko Nachi checks it.
Brandstatter lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ko Nachi's sensitive parts.
Wolfgang Brandstatter is winning the standup battle so far.
Brandstatter lands a jab to the head.
Ko Nachi checks a low kick from Brandstatter.
Ko Nachi feints and then cracks Brandstatter's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Brandstatter down.
Brandstatter misses with a kick to the body.
Brandstatter moves into range and connects with a jab.
Crunch! Ko Nachi slams his shin into Brandstatter's torso.
Ko Nachi slips a jab from Brandstatter.#T3#
Brandstatter misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ko Nachi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice defenses there by Ko Nachi.
Brandstatter pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Brandstatter throws a low kick but Ko Nachi avoids it.
It seemed like Ko Nachi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Brandstatter looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ko Nachi missing with a left hand there. Brandstatter was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ko Nachi throws a shot from downtown. Brandstatter moves away and avoids it.
Brandstatter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ko Nachi moves away.
Ko Nachi scores with a jab to the jaw.
Brandstatter connects with a looping right hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for Brandstatter.
Brandstatter swings for the body but Ko Nachi moves out of range.
A big right from Brandstatter misses.
Ko Nachi with a hook.
Ko Nachi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ko Nachi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brandstatter jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ko Nachi cracks Brandstatter with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A jab from Brandstatter misses.
Brandstatter looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nice uppercut there from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ko Nachi throws a solid leg kick but Brandstatter takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Brandstatter manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It looked like Brandstatter was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ko Nachi.
Brandstatter keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ko Nachi.
Brandstatter lands with a right hand.
Brandstatter lands a body shot.
Brandstatter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ko Nachi manages to avoid it.
Ko Nachi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter lands a glancing blow to the side of Ko Nachi's head.
Brandstatter just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brandstatter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wolfgang Brandstatter is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ko Nachi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rigel Ko Nachi.
I think Brandstatter 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wolfgang Brandstatter!

During a confident post fight interview, Wolfgang Brandstatter thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: Syn Kilo vs Barbarian 4     
Date:   Mar 14, 2021
#R1#
Arones has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ko Nachi.
Arones scores with a nice head shot.
Arones misses with a lunging right hand
and Ko Nachi counters with a nice low kick that buckles Arones's knee momentarily.
Ko Nachi scores with a jab.
Ko Nachi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ko Nachi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ko Nachi gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD#
and Arones counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Ko Nachi has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Arones is on him like a limpet, forcing Ko Nachi back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Arones misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Ko Nachi.
A head punch on the inside from Ko Nachi fails to land.
I was talking to Arones's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Ko Nachi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Ko Nachi.
Arones working aggressively here.
Arones fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Arones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Arones blocks a body shot from Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi just leaning against Arones, taking a breather.
We've been informed that Ko Nachi has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Ko Nachi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ko Nachi.
A head punch on the inside from Ko Nachi fails to land.
Ko Nachi presses Arones against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ko Nachi tries to throw a body punch but Arones avoids it by throwing Ko Nachi back against the cage.
Ko Nachi lands a shoulder strike.
Ko Nachi prevents a body shot from Arones.
Arones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ko Nachi's elbow.
Ko Nachi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Arones backwards.
Arones lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ko Nachi backwards.
Ko Nachi goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Ko Nachi manages to break the clinch.
Arones shoots in but Ko Nachi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ko Nachi. #T2#
Ko Nachi scores with a jab to the body.
Arones misses with a body shot.
Arones misses with a jab to the body
and Ko Nachi counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arones misses the jab.
Ko Nachi throws out a counter right but Arones avoids it with no problem.
Ko Nachi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Arones was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Arones slips a jab from Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Arones throws a front kick aimed at Ko Nachi's knee but Ko Nachi avoids it well.
It seemed like Ko Nachi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Ko Nachi misses the target.
Ko Nachi lands with a good body shot.
Ko Nachi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Arones.
Ko Nachi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Arones's sensitive parts.
A swing and a miss from Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi throws a looping overhand right but Arones ducks down to avoid it.
A jab from Arones finds it's way through Ko Nachi's defenses. #CL#
Arones clinches.
Ko Nachi struggles to land a body shot inside as Arones controls his hands. #T4#
Ko Nachi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Arones.
Ko Nachi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Arones backwards.
Still in the clinch, Ko Nachi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nice body punch from Arones - that landed with a thud.
Ko Nachi throws a head punch that misses.
Ko Nachi lands a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ko Nachi misses with a punch to the body.
Arones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ko Nachi scores with a shoulder strike.
Ko Nachi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Arones wants a takedown.
Arones throws a punch but it's blocked by Ko Nachi.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ko Nachi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ko Nachi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Arones backwards.
Arones misses with a punch on the inside.
Arones digs a right hand into Ko Nachi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ko Nachi's gas tank.
Arones prevents a body shot from Ko Nachi.
A short right from Ko Nachi on the inside.
Ko Nachi tries a body shot but Arones blocks it.
Arones stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC#
Arones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rigel Ko Nachi dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Ko Nachi throws a head kick but Arones moves out of range.
Arones wants to clinch up but Ko Nachi keeps it at a distance.
Arones throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ko Nachi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ko Nachi throws a combination. Arones tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Arones uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ko Nachi.
Arones feinted with a counter takedown.
Arones swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Ko Nachi to counter with a crisp jab.
Rigel Ko Nachi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Arones is predictable there
and Ko Nachi counters with a straight right hand.#ROC2#Arones is rocked!
Ko Nachi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Arones walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Ko Nachi! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rigel Ko Nachi!
A victorious Rigel Ko Nachi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: Syn 780 Maluga vs Piano     
Date:   Feb 13, 2021
#R1#
Brandstatter scoring well with a low kick there.
A low kick from Brandstatter is predictable there
and Ko Nachi counters with a good low kick that Brandstatter was not able to check.
Ko Nachi lands an overhand right.
An inside leg kick from Brandstatter misses.
Ko Nachi appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
We've been told by Ko Nachi's head coaches at The Zoo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brandstatter. Ko Nachi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ko Nachi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wolfgang Brandstatter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brandstatter lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Brandstatter lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Brandstatter with the inside leg kick.
Brandstatter rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ko Nachi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Brandstatter looks to throw the jab but Ko Nachi is out of range.
Ko Nachi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Brandstatter is able to avoid easily.
Ko Nachi explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Brandstatter lands a nice looking body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ko Nachi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brandstatter throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Brandstatter thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brandstatter takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Brandstatter throws a push kick but Ko Nachi slaps the foot to one side.
A little feinted left hand from Ko Nachi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A low kick from Brandstatter misses
enabling Ko Nachi to counter with a crisp jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Brandstatter.
A big right from Ko Nachi misses. #T1#
Brandstatter ducks under a wild hook from Ko Nachi.
Brandstatter doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
An inside leg kick lands from Ko Nachi.
Brandstatter walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ko Nachi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ko Nachi throws a body kick that misses.
Brandstatter turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Brandstatter misses with a low kick.
Ko Nachi throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Brandstatter misses with a body shot.
Brandstatter missing with a left hand there. Ko Nachi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ko Nachi scores with the left hand. Brandstatter knows he should have avoided that one.
Brandstatter throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Brandstatter has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Ko Nachi throws a body shot but no joy.
Brandstatter waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ko Nachi.
Brandstatter jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ko Nachi is looking to score with low kicks.
Brandstatter fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ko Nachi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Brandstatter.
A lazy body kick from Brandstatter
and Ko Nachi counters with a good low kick that Brandstatter was not able to check.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ko Nachi lands a leg kick that knocks Brandstatter off balance momentarily.
Brandstatter connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T2#
Ko Nachi throws out a leg kick but Brandstatter moves out of range and Ko Nachi only half commits.
Ko Nachi slips under a jab.
Ko Nachi blocks the body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ko Nachi.
The fighters circling - Ko Nachi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brandstatter moves out of range as Ko Nachi throws a body kick.
Ko Nachi tests Brandstatter's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ko Nachi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ko Nachi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Brandstatter. That did some damage!
Ko Nachi takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A jab from Brandstatter does it's job there.
Ko Nachi moves out of range of the leg kick from Brandstatter.
Ko Nachi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Brandstatter misses with a body kick.
A jab from Brandstatter misses.
Ko Nachi throws a jab but it's blocked by Brandstatter.
Ko Nachi throws a big shot that misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Ko Nachi as he connects with a hook.
Ko Nachi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T3#
Brandstatter misses with a kick to the body.
Ko Nachi tests Brandstatter's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ko Nachi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brandstatter was well out of range. Poor timing from Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi throws a jab but it's blocked by Brandstatter.
Brandstatter takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Ko Nachi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brandstatter.
Ko Nachi throws a shot from downtown. Brandstatter moves away and avoids it.
Ko Nachi tries to land a front kick but Brandstatter steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ko Nachi blocks the body kick.
Brandstatter misses with a body kick.
Ko Nachi is looking to clinch.
Ko Nachi checks the leg kick.
Brandstatter misses with a low kick.
Ko Nachi scores with a body shot.
Brandstatter connects with a single shot there.
Ko Nachi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brandstatter moves into range and connects with a jab.
Brandstatter scores with a kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ko Nachi on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T4#
Ko Nachi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Brandstatter tries to work over Ko Nachi's front leg with a kick but Ko Nachi checks it.
Ko Nachi tries to clinch up but Brandstatter circles away and keeps his distance.
Ko Nachi connects with an inside leg kick.
Ko Nachi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Brandstatter only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Ko Nachi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brandstatter throws a low kick, looking for Ko Nachi's leg but Ko Nachi calmly moves out of range.
Ko Nachi jabs Brandstatter right on the nose. Brandstatter blinks but takes it well.
Ko Nachi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL#
Ko Nachi moves into range and clinches up with Brandstatter.
Brandstatter misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ko Nachi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brandstatter working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Brandstatter wants to break the clinch but can't.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC2#
Brandstatter breaks from the clinch.
Brandstatter scores with a shot to the body.
Brandstatter takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ko Nachi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Brandstatter. Brandstatter obviously looking to wear him down.
Brandstatter lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ko Nachi at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Wolfgang Brandstatter will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Brandstatter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ko Nachi.
Brandstatter uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi tried to score with a low kick but Brandstatter checks it.
Ko Nachi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Brandstatter misses with an uppercut. Ko Nachi saw that one coming.
Ko Nachi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Brandstatter.
Ko Nachi tries to clinch up.
Ko Nachi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Brandstatter lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That kick from Brandstatter tenderised Ko Nachi's leg. Ko Nachi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Brandstatter connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Brandstatter misses with a few strikes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decent striking displayed by Brandstatter there.
Brandstatter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ko Nachi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ko Nachi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brandstatter swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brandstatter slips under a jab.
Brandstatter throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Brandstatter throws a low kick, looking for Ko Nachi's leg but Ko Nachi calmly moves out of range.
Brandstatter moves out of range of the strikes.
Ko Nachi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brandstatter.
Ko Nachi throws a big shot that misses.
Ko Nachi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A big left from Ko Nachi misses.
Brandstatter takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Brandstatter misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Brandstatter on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ko Nachi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brandstatter throws a leg kick but Ko Nachi sees it coming and moves out of range.
An inside leg kick from Ko Nachi misses.
Ko Nachi fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Brandstatter is out of range.
Ko Nachi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Brandstatter is looking to slow Ko Nachi down with leg kicks.
Brandstatter tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ko Nachi is able to avoid easily.
Ko Nachi lands a jab to Brandstatter's midsection.
Ko Nachi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brandstatter. #T2#
Ko Nachi lands with a kick to the ribs.
Ko Nachi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Brandstatter.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ko Nachi lands with a cross.
Brandstatter looks to score with a jab to the body but Ko Nachi is just out of range.
Brandstatter misses the shot to the body.
Ko Nachi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ko Nachi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brandstatter.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Ko Nachi. Brandstatter shrugs it off though.
Brandstatter turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Brandstatter throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ko Nachi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ko Nachi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Brandstatter scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Brandstatter thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ko Nachi if he has to take too many more of those.
Brandstatter ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brandstatter misses with an uppercut.
Brandstatter misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ko Nachi blocks a low kick nicely.#T3#
Nice defenses there by Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi is looking to counter with a body kick.
A nice leg kick from Ko Nachi, right into the meat of the thigh.
Brandstatter doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Brandstatter throws a right hand that misses
and Ko Nachi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Wolfgang Brandstatter seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ko Nachi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Brandstatter takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Ko Nachi throws a jab but it's blocked by Brandstatter.
Brandstatter misses with a hook
and Ko Nachi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Brandstatter has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Ko Nachi.
Brandstatter walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ko Nachi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Brandstatter's head.
Brandstatter listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A solid body kick from Brandstatter.
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!
Brandstatter throws out a loose jab but Ko Nachi uses good head movement to avoid it.
A bone on bone clash there as Brandstatter blocks the leg kick.
Brandstatter misses with a low kick.
Brandstatter checks a leg kick nicely.
Ko Nachi checks a low kick from Brandstatter.
Ko Nachi throws a low kick, looking for Brandstatter's leg but Brandstatter calmly moves out of range. #T4#
Brandstatter misses with a hook. Ko Nachi ducked under it nicely.
Brandstatter throws a wild body kick that Ko Nachi sees coming a mile off.
Ko Nachi looks to land a left hand but Brandstatter moved out of range nicely.
Ko Nachi swings for the body but Brandstatter moves out of range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi tries to land a front kick but Brandstatter steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Brandstatter tries to land a leg kick but Ko Nachi saw it coming and moves away.
Brandstatter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ko Nachi stuns Brandstatter with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ko Nachi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Brandstatter.
Ko Nachi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brandstatter was well out of range. Poor timing from Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Brandstatter throws a low kick, looking for Ko Nachi's leg but Ko Nachi calmly moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brandstatter misses with a body shot.
Brandstatter ducks under a wild hook from Ko Nachi.
Brandstatter lands a right hook to the body.
Ko Nachi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Brandstatter wants to slow Ko Nachi down by chopping away at his legs.
It looked like Ko Nachi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Brandstatter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Wolfgang Brandstatter will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Brandstatter moves out of range as Ko Nachi throws a body kick.
Ko Nachi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ko Nachi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Brandstatter's head.
Ko Nachi thuds his shin into the meat of Brandstatter's side.
Brandstatter takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Ko Nachi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brandstatter.
Ko Nachi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ko Nachi takes a step back to recover.
Nice body kick there by Ko Nachi.
Brandstatter throws a leg kick which misses Ko Nachi's front leg but catches the back leg as Ko Nachi tries to avoid it.
Brandstatter throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Brandstatter takes a swing at Ko Nachi's ribcage but misses.
Brandstatter takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Brandstatter lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ko Nachi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Brandstatter on the side of the head.
Ko Nachi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A clash of legs there as Brandstatter blocks the low kick.#T1#
Brandstatter tries to land a front kick but Ko Nachi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ko Nachi quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Ko Nachi on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ko Nachi slips a straight right by Brandstatter.
Brandstatter misses with a low kick.
Brandstatter checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ko Nachi - that will leave a mark!
Brandstatter gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Brandstatter chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ko Nachi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ko Nachi lands with a kick to the ribs.
Brandstatter lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ko Nachi at a distance.
A jab from Brandstatter misses.
Brandstatter throws a one two combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ko Nachi is looking to slow Brandstatter down with leg kicks.
Brandstatter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ko Nachi moves away.
Brandstatter tries to land a front kick but Ko Nachi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ko Nachi with a nice cross.
Brandstatter moves away from the strike by Ko Nachi.
Rigel Ko Nachi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Ko Nachi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ko Nachi throws out a loose jab but Brandstatter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brandstatter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ko Nachi.
Brandstatter unleashes a big counter combination but Ko Nachi bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Ko Nachi misses with a right hand
and Brandstatter cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Some bone on bone action there as Brandstatter checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ko Nachi connects with a nice looking jab.
Brandstatter misses with a straight left.
Ko Nachi misses the jab.
Ko Nachi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brandstatter.
Brandstatter is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi connects with the punch.
Ko Nachi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ko Nachi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ko Nachi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Brandstatter.
Ko Nachi throws an overhand right that lands on Brandstatter's shoulder, as Brandstatter tries to avoid the shot.
Brandstatter lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ko Nachi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ko Nachi thows a left - swing and a miss! #T3#
Brandstatter scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Brandstatter throws a lazy right hand but Ko Nachi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Brandstatter throws a hook but Ko Nachi avoids it easily.
Ko Nachi throws a chopping leg kick but Brandstatter manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ko Nachi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Brandstatter. Brandstatter obviously looking to wear him down.
Brandstatter misses the shot to the body.
Ko Nachi throws a body punch but Brandstatter moves out of range.
Brandstatter bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ko Nachi's head.
Brandstatter misses with a few strikes there.
Ko Nachi throws a body shot but no joy.
Brandstatter swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ko Nachi misses with a looping left.
Brandstatter throws a leg kick which misses Ko Nachi's front leg but catches the back leg as Ko Nachi tries to avoid it.
Brandstatter lands with an overhand left.
Ko Nachi misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ko Nachi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ko Nachi lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Brandstatter has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Brandstatter and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T4#
Both fighters circling a little - Brandstatter finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ko Nachi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Brandstatter goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Brandstatter takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A combination from Brandstatter does no damage.
Brandstatter looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ko Nachi tries a low kick but Brandstatter avoids it.
Ko Nachi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Brandstatter defending well as Ko Nachi loads up on a big left hand.
Brandstatter lands with a good body shot.
Brandstatter throws a low kick but Ko Nachi moves out of range easily.
Ko Nachi is looking to counter the offense by Brandstatter and move into the clinch.
Brandstatter scores with a decent looking hook.
Ko Nachi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brandstatter throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ko Nachi. That's going to slow Brandstatter down.
Ko Nachi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Wolfgang Brandstatter is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ko Nachi. Brandstatter does a little dance to reset his feet.

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 Rigel Ko Nachi.
Well Brandstatter 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Wolfgang Brandstatter!

A victorious Wolfgang Brandstatter thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: SYN 775 Garuda vs Magufuli 2     
Date:   Jan 23, 2021
#R1#
Nice shot lands for Toivonen.
Toivonen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ko Nachi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Toivonen.
Ko Nachi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ko Nachi walks into a straight right hand from Toivonen.
Ko Nachi misses with a left hand #KD#
and Toivonen counters with a nice right hand that sends Ko Nachi toppling to the canvas! Ko Nachi scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Toivonen finish him?!#ROC#Ko Nachi is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Toivonen weaves into range and cracks Ko Nachi right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Ko Nachi goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Toivonen is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pekka Toivonen!
Pekka Toivonen thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: Syn 767     
Date:   Dec 20, 2020
#R1#
Ko Nachi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Stein pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ko Nachi connects with a single shot there.
Rigel Ko Nachi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stein throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ko Nachi scores with a sloppy right hand. Stein should have avoided that one.
Ko Nachi lands a nice looking kick to the body. Stein takes a step back to recover.
Ko Nachi scores with a shot to the body.
Stein swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stein tries to clinch but Ko Nachi is having none of it.
Stein takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Stein with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stein takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've been informed that Ko Nachi has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Stein takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ko Nachi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stein stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ko Nachi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stein appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Ko Nachi misses with a head kick.
Stein was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ko Nachi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stein.
A slow jab from Stein misses its intended target.
Stein has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Oblivion Gate in the buildup to the fight.
Stein throws a head kick that Ko Nachi semi-blocks.
Stein pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The fighters circling - Ko Nachi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ko Nachi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ko Nachi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ko Nachi misses with a combination
and Ko Nachi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stein takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ko Nachi scores with a kick to the midsection.#T2#
Ko Nachi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ko Nachi thows a leg kick but Stein checks it
and Stein counters with a stiff right hand.
Stein steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ko Nachi.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Ko Nachi. Stein shrugs it off though.
A low kick lands for Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ko Nachi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stein.
Stein is looking to counter punch.
Ko Nachi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ko Nachi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Stein moves out of range of the body kick.
Ko Nachi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Stein has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Stein tries to move into range but Ko Nachi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ko Nachi is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Stein had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Ko Nachi throws a hook to the side of Stein's head but Stein sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ko Nachi throws a jab but it's blocked by Stein. #T3#
Ko Nachi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ko Nachi lands a jab.
Stein throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stein on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jab from Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi misses with an uppercut
and Stein counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Ko Nachi.
Stein misses with a head kick.
A shot to the body from Ko Nachi misses
and Stein makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A jab from Ko Nachi does it's job there.
Ko Nachi explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stein connects with a looping right hand.
Stein on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T4#
Stein throws a shot from downtown. Ko Nachi moves away and avoids it.
Stein takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Stein stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL2#
Stein gets tackled into the cage by Ko Nachi. Ko Nachi maintains the clinch.
Stein blocks an uppercut.
Stein lands a nice uppercut.
Ko Nachi misses with a punch on the inside.
Ko Nachi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Stein or not.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Stein.
Ko Nachi lands a hook that snaps the head of Stein backwards.
Stein cracks Ko Nachi with a nice body shot.
Ko Nachi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stein is leaning against Ko Nachi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Stein creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ko Nachi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Stein.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rigel Ko Nachi dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Stein takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Ko Nachi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stein throws a big counter combination but Ko Nachi scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Stein tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ko Nachi was well out of range. Poor timing from Stein.
Ko Nachi throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Nice defenses there by Ko Nachi.
A slow jab from Stein misses its intended target.
Good shot there by Stein.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stein looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ko Nachi misses the jab.
Stein misses with a straight right.
Ko Nachi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
An attempted straight right counter from Stein misses the target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stein looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ko Nachi was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T1#
Ko Nachi takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Ko Nachi misses with an uppercut.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi lands with a straight right. Stein didn't see that one coming.
Ko Nachi missing with a left hand there. Stein was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A quick step to the side and Stein tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rigel Ko Nachi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stein takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Stein tries a head kick but it misses.
Ko Nachi is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Ko Nachi lands a nice hook to Stein's body. Stein takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
An inside leg kick lands from Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Stein counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ko Nachi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A good leg kick by Stein. #T2#
Ko Nachi scores with a sloppy right hand. Stein should have avoided that one.
Ko Nachi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Stein throws a jab but it's blocked by Ko Nachi.
Stein jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ko Nachi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Stein doesn't seem bothered though.
Ko Nachi misses with a low kick as Stein jumps back.
Stein is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ko Nachi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Stein. That did some damage!
Ko Nachi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ko Nachi slips a straight right by Stein.
Ko Nachi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ko Nachi digs a good body shot into Stein's ribs.
Stein throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ko Nachi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ko Nachi swats away the attempt to clinch by Stein.
Ko Nachi thows a left - swing and a miss! #T3#
Stein ducks under a wild hook from Ko Nachi.
A head kick by Ko Nachi misses
and Stein counters with a head kick.
Ko Nachi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Stein has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ko Nachi looks to throw the jab but Stein is out of range.
Ko Nachi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ko Nachi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ko Nachi throws a jab but it's blocked by Stein.
Ko Nachi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stein.
Stein scores with a body shot.
Ko Nachi with a nice calf kick.
Stein throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ko Nachi's head.
Stein lands a nice hook to Ko Nachi's body. Ko Nachi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Stein is looking to score with low kicks.#T4#
A slow jab from Stein misses its intended target.
Stein just misses with a punch to the body.
Stein misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ko Nachi counters with a nice leg kick.
Nice cross by Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ko Nachi punishes Stein's body with a nice straight punch.
Stein tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ko Nachi throws a low kick but Stein moves out of range easily.
Stein half committed to a counter leg kick.
Ko Nachi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Stein swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
As Stein backs off Ko Nachi throws a huge counter combo but Stein manages to avoid it all.
Stein jabs Ko Nachi right on the nose. Ko Nachi blinks but takes it well.
Ko Nachi just misses with a punch to the body.
Ko Nachi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rigel Ko Nachi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Stein's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Stein has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Stein there as he acknowledges the shot.
Stein tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Stein slips under a jab.
That kick from Stein tenderised Ko Nachi's leg. Ko Nachi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Stein on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ko Nachi. Ko Nachi obviously looking to wear him down.
Stein misses with a low kick.
Ko Nachi misses the shot to the body.
Ko Nachi tests Stein's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ko Nachi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ko Nachi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stein.
A jab lands there for Ko Nachi.
A nice leg kick from Stein, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ko Nachi with a nice cross.#T1#
Stein throws a poor cross that misses
and Ko Nachi counters with a good low kick that Stein was not able to check.
Stein throws a poor cross that misses
and Ko Nachi counters with a nice leg kick.
Ko Nachi looks to land a body kick but Stein moved away.
Ko Nachi fakes the leg kick and cracks Stein in the body.
Ko Nachi throws out a loose jab but Stein uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like Stein wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ko Nachi scores with a hook to the body. Stein takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ko Nachi thuds a left hand into Stein's body.
Nice jab there from Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stein's sensitive parts.
Stein throws an overhand right that lands on Ko Nachi's shoulder, as Ko Nachi tries to avoid the shot.
Ko Nachi misses with a low kick.
Stein takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Frank Stein has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Stein throws a right hand that Ko Nachi ducks under and follows up with a left that Ko Nachi also avoids with ease.
Ko Nachi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ko Nachi misses with an uppercut
and Stein connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A telegraphed right hand from Stein misses the target.
Stein tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ko Nachi is able to avoid easily.
Nice cross by Stein.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ko Nachi.
Stein will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Ko Nachi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ko Nachi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stein.
Sloppy strikes from Ko Nachi. Those never looked like landing.
Stein wants to clinch.#T3#
Stein is looking to clinch.
Ko Nachi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ko Nachi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Stein throws a sloppy head kick and Ko Nachi moves out of range easily.
Ko Nachi thuds his shin into the meat of Stein's side.
A low kick lands for Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Stein's head.
Ko Nachi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stein throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ko Nachi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ko Nachi! But no joy.
Ko Nachi cracks Stein with an open hand slap.
A low kick lands for Ko Nachi.
Stein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ko Nachi manages to avoid it.
Stein lands a right hook to the body.
Ko Nachi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stein.#T4#
Ko Nachi looks to throw a body kick
and Stein counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ko Nachi looks to throw the jab but Stein is out of range.
Ko Nachi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ko Nachi throws out a loose jab but Stein uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ko Nachi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ko Nachi falls off balance throwing a combination #KD#
and Stein counters with a head kick that drops Ko Nachi to the mat! Ko Nachi scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Ko Nachi misses with a hook. Stein ducked under it nicely.
Ko Nachi tries to land a front kick but Stein steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Stein throws a body punch but Ko Nachi moves out of range.
Both fighters circling a little - Ko Nachi finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Rigel Ko Nachi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ko Nachi.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rigel Ko Nachi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ko Nachi winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rigel Ko Nachi!

An out of breath Rigel Ko Nachi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: Syn Turner vs Mumu     
Date:   Nov 15, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ko Nachi throws a looping overhand right but Abel ducks down to avoid it. #CL#
Abel darts in and clinches Ko Nachi up against the cage.
Ko Nachi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Abel misses with some punches.
Ko Nachi prevents a body shot from Abel. #BC#
Abel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A low kick lands for Ko Nachi.
Abel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A slow jab from Abel misses its intended target.
Abel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ko Nachi manages to avoid it.
Abel throws a leg kick but Ko Nachi sees it coming and moves out of range.
A clash of legs there as Abel blocks the low kick.
Abel looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ko Nachi lands an overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ko Nachi misses with a straight right.
Ko Nachi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Abel throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ko Nachi.#T1##CL#
Abel instigates a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Ko Nachi.
Abel lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ko Nachi lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ko Nachi misses with the head strike.
Ko Nachi blocking some punches.
Abel has a couple of punches blocked by Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi misses with a punch to the body.
Abel working aggressively here. #BC#
Abel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Abel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Abel misses with a straight right.
Ko Nachi jabs Abel right on the nose. Abel blinks but takes it well.
Abel connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ko Nachi thuds his right hand into Abel's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Abel throws a looping overhand right but Ko Nachi ducks down to avoid it.
Ko Nachi scores with a kick to the midsection.#T2#
Ko Nachi throws a solid leg kick but Abel takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ko Nachi.
Abel shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ko Nachi has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Abel moves away from the strike by Ko Nachi.
Abel takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A big right from Abel misses.
Abel digs a good body shot into Ko Nachi's ribs.
Abel ducks right into an uppercut from Ko Nachi.
Nice defenses there by Abel.
Abel misses with an uppercut. Ko Nachi saw that one coming.
Ko Nachi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Abel moves out of range of the body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ko Nachi is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Abel had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Ko Nachi scores with a jab.
Ko Nachi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Abel.
Abel thumps Ko Nachi with a low kick.#T3#
Abel tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ko Nachi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Abel lands with a slapping head kick.
Ko Nachi lands with a shot to the body.
Abel throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ko Nachi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Abel.
Ko Nachi lands a nice looking body kick.
Abel just misses with a punch to the body.
Rigel Ko Nachi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ko Nachi thows a body kick. Abel tries to catch it but that hurt him. #CL#
Abel takes the fight into the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Ko Nachi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Abel swings wildly with an uppercut but Ko Nachi uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Abel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Abel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ko Nachi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T4#
Ko Nachi trying to stall but Abel improves his position.
Abel works on Ko Nachi's body with a couple of short punches.
Abel misses with a punch to the body.
Ko Nachi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ko Nachi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Abel lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ko Nachi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Abel misses with a punch on the inside.
Ko Nachi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ko Nachi lands a nice uppercut.
Abel lands with a left to the head.
Ko Nachi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Abel's elbow.
Ko Nachi struggles to land a body shot inside as Abel controls his hands.
A short right from Ko Nachi on the inside.
Abel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Abel fails to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch on the inside from Ko Nachi fails to land.
Abel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Abel.
Ko Nachi lands with a short shot to the head.
Abel prevents a body shot from Ko Nachi.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Abel.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rigel Ko Nachi dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Ko Nachi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ko Nachi throws out a loose jab but Abel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ko Nachi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ko Nachi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Abel.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ko Nachi. Abel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ko Nachi misses with a looping right.
Abel lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Abel tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Ko Nachi to counter with a crisp jab.
Ko Nachi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Abel doesn't seem bothered though.
Ko Nachi lands with a hook. Abel tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ko Nachi scores with a decent looking hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot lands for Abel.
Abel lands with a nice combination. Ko Nachi backs away looking to recover.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ko Nachi throws a push kick but Abel slaps the foot to one side.
Abel looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Ko Nachi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ko Nachi throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Abel counters with a left to the body. #T1#
Abel keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ko Nachi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ko Nachi with a hook.
Abel on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nice uppercut lands for Ko Nachi. That snapped Abel's head back.
Abel has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nice cross by Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Abel is out of range.
Ko Nachi lands a head kick. Abel smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
The crowd cheers as Ko Nachi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Abel doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed right hand from Ko Nachi misses the target.
Abel thinks about countering with a head kick.
Ko Nachi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Abel checks the leg kick nicely there.
Abel throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #T2##CL2#
Ko Nachi has managed to clinch.
Still in the clinch, Abel scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ko Nachi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Abel has a couple of punches blocked by Ko Nachi.
Abel misses with the head strike.
Ko Nachi tries a body shot but Abel blocks it.
Ko Nachi digs a right hand underneath Abel's ribcage. Abel let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ko Nachi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ko Nachi struggles to land a body shot inside as Abel controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Abel.
Ko Nachi lands a body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A head punch on the inside from Ko Nachi fails to land.
Ko Nachi misses with a punch to the body.
Ko Nachi misses with some punches.
Abel lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ko Nachi backwards.
Ko Nachi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ko Nachi swings wildly with an uppercut but Abel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ko Nachi scores with a shot to the side of Abel's head.
Ko Nachi blocks an uppercut. #T3#
Ko Nachi prevents a body shot from Abel.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ko Nachi lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Abel.
Ko Nachi misses with some punches.
Abel looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Abel takes a shot to the head.
Ko Nachi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Abel's elbow.
Abel misses with some punches.
Ko Nachi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Abel's elbow.
Ko Nachi tries to work over Abel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ko Nachi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ko Nachi digs a right hand underneath Abel's ribcage. Abel let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Still in the clinch, Ko Nachi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ko Nachi lands a left hand.
Ko Nachi stalling in the clinch but Abel improves position.
Abel misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Abel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ko Nachi throws a body punch but Abel moves out of range.
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!
Ko Nachi throws a front kick aimed at Abel's knee but Abel avoids it well. #T4#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi works the jab nicely.
Ko Nachi lands a body shot.
Ko Nachi connects with a looping right hand.
Ko Nachi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Abel's head.
Abel takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Abel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Abel throws an off balance right hand
and Ko Nachi counters with a nice low kick that buckles Abel's knee momentarily.
A big left from Abel misses.
Ko Nachi fakes the leg kick and cracks Abel in the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ko Nachi scoring well with a low kick there.
Ko Nachi connects with a leg kick.
Abel shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ko Nachi throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rigel Ko Nachi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Abel throws a head kick that misses.
Ko Nachi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ko Nachi tests Abel's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ko Nachi scores with a jab to the body.
Abel tries to move into range but Ko Nachi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Abel needs to keep his hands up - Ko Nachi had a free shot at his head there.
Ko Nachi misses with a low kick.
It looked like Abel wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Abel avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Abel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Abel will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Ko Nachi throws the left hand but Abel avoids the punch easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Abel misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ko Nachi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Abel is looking to clinch.
Ko Nachi works Abel's body with a nice hook.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ko Nachi. That's going to slow Abel down.
Ko Nachi misses with a looping right.
Ko Nachi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Abel lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ko Nachi's sensitive parts.
A cross from Ko Nachi lands.
The fighters circling - Ko Nachi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ko Nachi misses with an uppercut
and Abel counters with a nice uppercut.
Abel doesn't manage to clinch there - Ko Nachi circles away.
Ko Nachi throws a jab when Abel was well out of range.
Ko Nachi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ko Nachi misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Abel counters with a big head kick but Ko Nachi shrugs it off.
Abel takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Ko Nachi misses with a body kick.
Abel lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Abel is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ko Nachi cracks Abel with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
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!
Ko Nachi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Abel.
Ko Nachi is looking to slow Abel down with leg kicks.
Aristides Abel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Ko Nachi throws a shot to the body.
Ko Nachi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ko Nachi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Abel throws a big counter combination but Ko Nachi scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ko Nachi lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Abel tries to bum rush Ko Nachi with a series of wild strikes but Ko Nachi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Abel gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ko Nachi lands a jab to the nose.
That kick from Ko Nachi tenderised Abel's leg. Abel is trying to keep his angry face on.
That kick from Ko Nachi tenderised Abel's leg. Abel is trying to keep his angry face on.
A punch lands to the side of Abel 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nice defenses there by Ko Nachi.
Abel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ko Nachi was well out of range. Poor timing from Abel.#T3#
Abel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Abel.
A lazy left from Ko Nachi finds it's target.
Abel looks to clinch
and Ko Nachi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ko Nachi is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Abel.
Abel takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Abel misses with a looping left.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ko Nachi slips under a jab from Abel.#CL2#
Ko Nachi closes the distance and pushes Abel back into the cage.
Ko Nachi tries to work over Abel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ko Nachi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ko Nachi lands with a short shot to the head.
Ko Nachi lands a body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ko Nachi lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rigel Ko Nachi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nice body punch from Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi tries to work over Abel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Abel looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T4#
Ko Nachi lands an uppercut.
Abel throws a punch but it's blocked by Ko Nachi.
Abel lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ko Nachi backwards.
Ko Nachi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ko Nachi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Abels head.
Ko Nachi scores with a shot to the side of Abel's head.
Abel blocks an uppercut.
Ko Nachi misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Abel manages to break the clinch.
Abel takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Abel fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ko Nachi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice jab there from Ko Nachi.
Rigel Ko Nachi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ko Nachi misses with a few strikes there.
Abel on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Rigel Ko Nachi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ko Nachi. That's going to slow Abel down.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ko Nachi.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rigel Ko Nachi!

Rigel Ko Nachi decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: Syn 723     
Date:   Oct 17, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Ko Nachi rushes Rockwell and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Rockwell .
Ko Nachi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rockwell prevents a body shot from Ko Nachi. #BC#
Rockwell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rockwell throws a hook but Ko Nachi avoids it easily.
Ko Nachi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rockwell misses with a lunging right hand
and Ko Nachi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ko Nachi swings widly with a right hand
and Ko Nachi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ko Nachi fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rockwell is out of range.
Rockwell is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rockwell scores with a body shot.
Ko Nachi does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Rockwell tried to counter with a leg kick but Ko Nachi avoided it.
Ko Nachi misses with an uppercut.
A nice leg kick from Ko Nachi, right into the meat of the thigh. #T1#
Rockwell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rockwell cracks Ko Nachi with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ko Nachi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rockwell 's head.
Ko Nachi moves out of range of the leg kick from Rockwell .
Ko Nachi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jab from Rockwell .
Ko Nachi is looking to slow Rockwell down with leg kicks.
Rockwell misses with a left hand
and Ko Nachi counters with a straight right hand.
Rockwell misses with a looping right.
It seemed like Ko Nachi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rockwell throws a poor cross that misses
and Ko Nachi makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Rockwell really felt that one!#T2#
A shot to the liver by Rockwell . Beautiful body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rockwell keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ko Nachi.
Rockwell takes a swing at Ko Nachi's ribcage but misses.
Rockwell throws a body shot but no joy.
Rockwell lands a really nice looking cross but Ko Nachi seems unphased.
Ko Nachi misses with a body shot
and Rockwell counters with an inside leg kick.
Ko Nachi misses with a left hand
and Rockwell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ko Nachi just misses with a punch to the body.
Rockwell scoring well with a low kick there. #T3#
Rockwell lands a body shot.
Ko Nachi tries to clinch but Rockwell moves away
and Ko Nachi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ko Nachi tries to clinch but Rockwell moves out of range.
Ko Nachi misses with a leg kick.
Rockwell throwing a counter right hand but Ko Nachi manages to avoid it.
A lazy left from Rockwell finds it's target.
Ko Nachi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ko Nachi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rockwell can pounce on him.
Rockwell misses with a hook. Ko Nachi ducked under it nicely.
Rockwell misses with a jab to the body
enabling Ko Nachi to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
Ko Nachi misses with a lunging right hand
letting Rockwell counter with a right hand.
Rockwell blocks the body kick.
Ko Nachi throws an off balance right hand
and Rockwell counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ko Nachi scores with a jab to the body.
Ko Nachi cracks Rockwell with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rockwell lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ko Nachi's sensitive parts.
Rockwell slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Rockwell is looking to score with low kicks.
Rockwell lands a leg kick that knocks Ko Nachi off balance momentarily.
Rockwell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Elliot Rockwell dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Rockwell blocks a leg kick.
Ko Nachi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rockwell misses with a straight right.
Rockwell dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ko Nachi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rockwell .
Ko Nachi misses with an uppercut.
Ko Nachi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ko Nachi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rockwell .
Rockwell throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ko Nachi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ko Nachi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rockwell . #T1#
Rockwell lands a jab.
Rockwell chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rockwell misses with a right hand
letting Ko Nachi counter with a right hand.
Ko Nachi misses with a left hand
enabling Rockwell to counter with a crisp jab.
A shot to the body from Ko Nachi misses
and Ko Nachi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rockwell swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ko Nachi counters with a left to the body.
Rockwell takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rockwell blocks a leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Rockwell on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
Rockwell bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Ko Nachi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rockwell checks it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ko Nachi lands with a shot to the body.
A slow jab from Rockwell misses its intended target.
Ko Nachi misses with a hook to the body
enabling Rockwell to counter with a crisp jab.
Ko Nachi throws an off balance right hand
and Rockwell counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rockwell lands with an overhand left.
The fighters circling - Ko Nachi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rockwell fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ko Nachi on the side of the head.#T3#
Rockwell missing with a left hand there. Ko Nachi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ko Nachi follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Ko Nachi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rockwell .
Ko Nachi scores with a body shot.
Rockwell takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ko Nachi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rockwell on the side of the head.
Rockwell swats away the attempt to clinch by Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi throws a shot from downtown. Rockwell moves away and avoids it.
Rockwell scores with a jab.#T4#
Rockwell lands with an overhand left.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Ko Nachi crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Rockwell - the referee stops the clock and Ko Nachi gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Rockwell . Ko Nachi manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Rockwell moves away from the strike by Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi lands a head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ko Nachi throws a lazy uppercut
and Rockwell counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheers as Rockwell lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ko Nachi doesn't seem phased though.
A low kick from Ko Nachi is predictable there
and Rockwell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ko Nachi lands a lovely overhand right.
Ko Nachi tries to land a leg kick but Rockwell saw it coming and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Elliot Rockwell dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Rockwell throws a leg kick
and Ko Nachi counters with a nice kick to the body.
Ko Nachi throws a hook to the side of Rockwell 's head but Rockwell sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rockwell has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rockwell there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ko Nachi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rockwell sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rockwell appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ko Nachi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ko Nachi throws a solid leg kick but Rockwell takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ko Nachi.
Rockwell appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Rockwell walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ko Nachi needs to keep his hands up - Rockwell had a free shot at his head there.
Ko Nachi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rockwell moves out of range as Ko Nachi throws a body kick.
Rockwell keeps the fight on the outside.#T1#
Rockwell scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rockwell moves forwards but Ko Nachi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rockwell moves out of range as Ko Nachi throws a body kick.
Ko Nachi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ko Nachi looks to throw a body kick
and Rockwell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ko Nachi lands with a good body shot.
Ko Nachi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rockwell .
Rockwell throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ko Nachi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Rigel Ko Nachi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Ko Nachi drops his hands momentarily and Rockwell takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ko Nachi throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
letting Rockwell counter with a right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rockwell scores with a jab to the head.
Ko Nachi throws a leg kick
letting Rockwell counter with a right hand. #ROC#Ko Nachi is rocked!
Rockwell misses with a hook.
Rockwell misses with a wild body shot.
Elliot Rockwell is winning the standup battle so far.
Rockwell misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ko Nachi misses with a kick to the body. #T3#
A big left from Ko Nachi misses.
Ko Nachi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rockwell .
Ko Nachi misses with an uppercut. Rockwell saw that one coming.
Ko Nachi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rockwell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ko Nachi can do to turn this around?
Ko Nachi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Elliot Rockwell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ko Nachi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ko Nachi throws a sloppy head kick and Rockwell moves out of range easily.
Rockwell throws a jab when Ko Nachi was well out of range.
Ko Nachi is trying to counter with his kicks.
Ko Nachi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T4#
Ko Nachi is looking to chop away at Rockwell 's legs.
A little feinted left hand from Rockwell on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ko Nachi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ko Nachi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A jab from Ko Nachi does it's job there.
Rockwell misses with a straight right.
Rockwell moves out of range of the body kick.
Rockwell appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ko Nachi misses with a body kick.
Ko Nachi misses with a low kick.

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 Elliot Rockwell .
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rockwell , winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elliot Rockwell !

 

Event: Syn Chaos     
Date:   Sep 05, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mikhasevich throws a series of punches but Ko Nachi moves out of range.
Ko Nachi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Mikhasevich uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ko Nachi has time to react.
Ko Nachi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ko Nachi drops his hands momentarily and Mikhasevich takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mikhasevich throws out a loose jab but Ko Nachi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mikhasevich tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ko Nachi was well out of range. Poor timing from Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich digs a good hook to Ko Nachi's body.
Mikhasevich uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Donk. Ko Nachi catches Mikhasevich right on the button with a cross.
Ko Nachi does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Mikhasevich connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mikhasevich is looking to chop away at Ko Nachi's legs.
Mikhasevich throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Mikhasevich on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T1#
Mikhasevich checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ko Nachi on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Gennady Mikhasevich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mikhasevich takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mikhasevich let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Mikhasevich throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mikhasevich finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ko Nachi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mikhasevich. Mikhasevich obviously looking to wear him down.
Rigel Ko Nachi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mikhasevich throws a head kick that misses.
Ko Nachi is looking to counter punch.
Ko Nachi slips a straight right by Mikhasevich.
As Mikhasevich looks to move away, Ko Nachi throws a big counter combo but Mikhasevich just gets out of the way.
Ko Nachi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ko Nachi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mikhasevich was well out of range. Poor timing from Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mikhasevich slips under a jab.
Ko Nachi slips under a jab.#T2#
Ko Nachi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mikhasevich avoids the body shot from Ko Nachi.
Mikhasevich pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mikhasevich throws a looping overhand right but Ko Nachi ducks down to avoid it.
A head kick by Ko Nachi misses
and Mikhasevich counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ko Nachi's knee momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ko Nachi checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mikhasevich attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Mikhasevich is looking to chop away at Ko Nachi's legs.
Ko Nachi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mikhasevich walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ko Nachi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mikhasevich.
It appears Ko Nachi was looking to counter with a kick there.
Ko Nachi wants to slow Mikhasevich down by chopping away at his legs.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mikhasevich! But no joy.
Ko Nachi takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #T3#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Mikhasevich crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Ko Nachi - the referee stops the clock and Mikhasevich gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Ko Nachi. Mikhasevich manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Nice uppercut there from Ko Nachi.
Mikhasevich connects with an inside leg kick.
Ko Nachi moves out of range as Mikhasevich strikes.
Ko Nachi is looking to counter punch.
Ko Nachi blocks a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Ko Nachi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Good exchange - Ko Nachi coming out on top.
Ko Nachi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ko Nachi scores with a nice strike.
Ko Nachi slips a straight right by Mikhasevich.
An attempted straight right counter from Ko Nachi misses the target.
Mikhasevich throws a push kick but Ko Nachi slaps the foot to one side.
Ko Nachi is looking to counter punch.
Mikhasevich chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ko Nachi can pounce on him.
Ko Nachi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mikhasevich loads up on a big right hand but Ko Nachi slips the punch.
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!
Ko Nachi throws a nice outside leg kick. #T4#
Mikhasevich throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ko Nachi on the side of the head.
Mikhasevich pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mikhasevich will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ko Nachi jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Ko Nachi fails to land with a series of punches.
Ko Nachi darts in trying to clinch
and Mikhasevich counters with a nice uppercut.
Mikhasevich tries to clinch but Ko Nachi moves out of range.
Ko Nachi staying out of range there.
A good leg kick by Mikhasevich.
Ko Nachi is looking to score with low kicks.
Ko Nachi is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#CL2#
Mikhasevich clinches up with Ko Nachi and pushes him back against the cage.
Ko Nachi tries to work over Mikhasevich's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gennady Mikhasevich 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#
Ko Nachi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mikhasevich throws a leg kick that misses.
Mikhasevich throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mikhasevich cracks Ko Nachi with a good jab.
Ko Nachi connects with a crisp jab.
Ko Nachi blocks a head kick by Mikhasevich.
Ko Nachi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mikhasevich throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ko Nachi throws a solid leg kick but Mikhasevich takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ko Nachi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mikhasevich cracks Ko Nachi with a good jab.
Ko Nachi loads up on a big right hand but Mikhasevich slips the punch.
A left lands for Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mikhasevich scores with a hook to the body. Ko Nachi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gennady Mikhasevich seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Ko Nachi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ko Nachi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Mikhasevich looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mikhasevich throws a leg kick but Ko Nachi sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Mikhasevich scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mikhasevich misses with a hook to the body
and Ko Nachi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ko Nachi misses with a leg kick.
Ko Nachi just misses with a punch to the body.
Mikhasevich throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mikhasevich avoids the body shot from Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mikhasevich.
Ko Nachi misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mikhasevich throws a head kick but Ko Nachi moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Ko Nachi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
Ko Nachi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mikhasevich.
Ko Nachi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mikhasevich's head.
Ko Nachi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
It looked like Ko Nachi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich throws a jab when Ko Nachi was well out of range.
Ko Nachi slips under a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ko Nachi looks to throw the jab but Mikhasevich is out of range.
Ko Nachi slips under a jab.
Ko Nachi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ko Nachi throws a low kick, looking for Mikhasevich's leg but Mikhasevich calmly moves out of range.
Ko Nachi checks a leg kick nicely.
Mikhasevich darts in trying to clinch
and Ko Nachi counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Mikhasevich chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ko Nachi can pounce on him.
Mikhasevich lands a leg kick that knocks Ko Nachi off balance momentarily.
Mikhasevich misses with an uppercut. Ko Nachi saw that one coming.
A jab from Ko Nachi misses.
Mikhasevich throws a head kick but Ko Nachi moves out of range.
Ko Nachi is looking to counter punch.
Mikhasevich dips to his left and cracks Ko Nachi with an uppercut!
A nice leg kick lands there from Ko Nachi.
Mikhasevich misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ko Nachi plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Mikhasevich scores with a kick to the body. #T4#
Ko Nachi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ko Nachi if he has to take too many more of those.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ko Nachi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mikhasevich's sensitive parts.
Mikhasevich throws a hook to the side of Ko Nachi's head but Ko Nachi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ko Nachi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mikhasevich fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi pushes Mikhasevich away with a front kick.
Mikhasevich sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Mikhasevich throws a hook to the side of Ko Nachi's head but Ko Nachi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mikhasevich closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mikhasevich uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ko Nachi.
Mikhasevich bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Gennady Mikhasevich will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Ko Nachi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Nice shot lands for Mikhasevich.
Ko Nachi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mikhasevich paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ko Nachi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ko Nachi moves out of range as Mikhasevich throws a body kick.
And Ko Nachi counters with a quick kick to the body but Mikhasevich blocks it.
A jab from Mikhasevich does it's job there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mikhasevich moves away.
Ko Nachi lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CUT#It looks like Gennady Mikhasevich has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mikhasevich misses with a lunging right hand
and Ko Nachi counters with an inside leg kick.
Mikhasevich is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ko Nachi.
Mikhasevich moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mikhasevich misses with a hook.#T1#
Mikhasevich throws a leg kick
and Ko Nachi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC#Mikhasevich is rocked!
Mikhasevich scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mikhasevich is still on wobbly legs! Can Ko Nachi finish him?
Ko Nachi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mikhasevich seems to have recovered his senses.
Mikhasevich fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ko Nachi manages to avoid it.
Mikhasevich's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mikhasevich lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ko Nachi catches Mikhasevich with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A slow jab from Mikhasevich misses its intended target.
Mikhasevich misses with an uppercut. Ko Nachi saw that one coming.
Mikhasevich moves out of range as Ko Nachi strikes.
Mikhasevich takes one on the button.
Mikhasevich throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mikhasevich has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mikhasevich there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rigel Ko Nachi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Ko Nachi wants to slow Mikhasevich down by chopping away at his legs.
Ko Nachi tries to land a leg kick but Mikhasevich saw it coming and moves away.
Mikhasevich tries to counter by closing the distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick misses from Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A little feinted left hand from Ko Nachi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mikhasevich is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ko Nachi.
Mikhasevich throws a sloppy head kick
letting Ko Nachi counter with a right hand.
Mikhasevich looks to throw a body kick
and Ko Nachi counters with a crisp right that sends Mikhasevich to the canvas! Ko Nachi follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rigel Ko Nachi!
A victorious Rigel Ko Nachi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: SYN King's Road     
Date:   Aug 14, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ko Nachi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A cross from McCockiner lands.
Ko Nachi delivers a nice body kick.
McCockiner throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ko Nachi throws a low kick but McCockiner avoids it.
Rigel Ko Nachi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCockiner is looking to land body kicks.
Ko Nachi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ko Nachi lands a slapping body shot.
Ko Nachi lands with a nice body punch.
McCockiner stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ko Nachi.
McCockiner thuds a left hand into Ko Nachi's body.
Ko Nachi lands a really nice looking cross but McCockiner seems unphased.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCockiner misses with an uppercut.
Ko Nachi slips under a jab from McCockiner.
McCockiner misses with a body shot.
McCockiner fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McCockiner looks to land a body kick but Ko Nachi moved away.
McCockiner lands a nice shot to the body.
We've been told by Ko Nachi's head coaches at The Wild Beasts Zoo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
McCockiner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Ko Nachi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McCockiner.
Ko Nachi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McCockiner on the side of the head.
McCockiner avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nice cross by Ko Nachi.
McCockiner has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Ko Nachi misses with a body kick.
McCockiner throws a body shot but no joy.
McCockiner scores with a nice body kick.
McCockiner staying out of range there.
McCockiner throws a lazy right hand but Ko Nachi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ko Nachi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McCockiner.
Ko Nachi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McCockiner lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ko Nachi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ko Nachi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ko Nachi blocks a jab.
Jab, jab by Ko Nachi - just one landing.
Ko Nachi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McCockiner on the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
That kick from McCockiner tenderised Ko Nachi's leg. Ko Nachi is trying to keep his angry face on.
McCockiner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
McCockiner swings for the body but Ko Nachi moves out of range.
Ko Nachi is looking to counter punch.
McCockiner throws a lazy right hand but Ko Nachi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ko Nachi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ko Nachi works the jab nicely.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as McCockiner checks a leg kick.
McCockiner throws an overhand right that lands on Ko Nachi's shoulder, as Ko Nachi tries to avoid the shot.
Ko Nachi misses with a hook
and McCockiner counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McCockiner finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
McCockiner throws out a leg kick but Ko Nachi moves out of range and McCockiner only half commits.
It appears Ko Nachi was looking to counter with a kick there.
Ko Nachi misses the jab.
McCockiner takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
McCockiner thuds his shin into the meat of Ko Nachi's side.
McCockiner throws a nice inside leg kick.
McCockiner swats away the attempt to clinch by Ko Nachi.
It seemed like McCockiner was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Good leg kick by Ko Nachi. #T3#
McCockiner throws a right hand that Ko Nachi ducks under and follows up with a left that Ko Nachi also avoids with ease.
McCockiner misses the shot to the body.
McCockiner takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McCockiner misses with a body shot
and Ko Nachi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McCockiner looks to score with a jab to the body but Ko Nachi is just out of range.
Ko Nachi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ko Nachi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
McCockiner throws a hook to the side of Ko Nachi's head but Ko Nachi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL2#
McCockiner moves into the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ko Nachi swings wildly with an uppercut but McCockiner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ko Nachi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ko Nachi lands a nice uppercut.#BC2#
McCockiner breaks from the clinch.
Ko Nachi feints and then cracks McCockiner's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McCockiner down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ko Nachi connects with a good right hand that stumbles McCockiner. McCockiner circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T4#
Ko Nachi connects with the punch.
McCockiner throws a body shot but no joy.
McCockiner throws a lazy right hand but Ko Nachi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ko Nachi was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ko Nachi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ko Nachi lands with a nice body kick.
McCockiner throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ko Nachi appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ko Nachi swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McCockiner makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ko Nachi lands a nice looking kick to the body. McCockiner takes a step back to recover.
Ko Nachi lands a body shot.
McCockiner walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ko Nachi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A head kick misses from McCockiner.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ko Nachi looks to score with a jab to the body but McCockiner is just out of range.
McCockiner throws a body punch but Ko Nachi moves out of range.
McCockiner misses with a kick to the body.
Ko Nachi wants to slow McCockiner down by chopping away at his legs.
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 Rigel Ko Nachi will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
McCockiner takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
McCockiner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rigel Ko Nachi is winning the standup battle so far.
McCockiner scores with a jab. Ko Nachi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ko Nachi looks to land a body kick but McCockiner moved away.
McCockiner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ko Nachi throws a leg kick but McCockiner checks it.
Ko Nachi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McCockiner misses with a hook. Ko Nachi ducked under it nicely.
McCockiner throws the kick towards the body but Ko Nachi avoids it.
Ko Nachi ducks under a wild hook from McCockiner.
McCockiner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ko Nachi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCockiner misses with a low kick.
Ko Nachi jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
McCockiner missing with a left hand there. Ko Nachi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ko Nachi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCockiner was well out of range. Poor timing from Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi scores with a nice strike.
McCockiner tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T1#
McCockiner steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi wants to slow McCockiner down by chopping away at his legs.
McCockiner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ko Nachi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
McCockiner is trying to counter with his kicks.
Ko Nachi scores with a leg kick.
Ko Nachi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ko Nachi catches McCockiner with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
McCockiner takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ko Nachi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
McCockiner's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ko Nachi scores with a nice head shot.
Ko Nachi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McCockiner.
McCockiner misses with an attempted mid kick.
McCockiner misses with a low kick as Ko Nachi jumps back.
A jab from Ko Nachi misses.
McCockiner throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ko Nachi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McCockiner pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ko Nachi is looking to counter punch.#T2#
Ko Nachi throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCockiner takes a swing at Ko Nachi's ribcage but misses.
McCockiner misses with a leg kick.
Ko Nachi misses with an uppercut. McCockiner saw that one coming.
Ko Nachi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McCockiner.
Ko Nachi thows a leg kick but McCockiner checks it
letting McCockiner counter with a right hand.
Ko Nachi lands a really nice looking cross but McCockiner seems unphased.
McCockiner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ko Nachi moves away.
Ko Nachi is looking to counter punch.
No joy there for Ko Nachi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McCockiner takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ko Nachi scores with a sloppy right hand. McCockiner should have avoided that one.
Ko Nachi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McCockiner.
Ko Nachi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ko Nachi feints and then cracks McCockiner's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McCockiner down.
Ko Nachi takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
McCockiner has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McCockiner throws a body shot but no joy.
An attempted straight right counter from Ko Nachi misses the target.#T3#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Ko Nachi scores with a kick to the body.
McCockiner throws a looping overhand right but Ko Nachi ducks down to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from McCockiner. Ko Nachi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ko Nachi blocks the body kick.
Ko Nachi scores with a jab. McCockiner acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CL#
Ko Nachi has managed to clinch.
McCockiner tries a body shot but Ko Nachi blocks it.
Ko Nachi tries to throw a body punch but McCockiner avoids it by throwing Ko Nachi back against the ropes.
Ko Nachi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McCockiner struggles to land a body shot inside as Ko Nachi controls his hands.
Ko Nachi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ko Nachi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McCockiner's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ko Nachi scores with a nice hook to the head.
McCockiner has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ko Nachi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ko Nachi lands a body punch.
Ko Nachi doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T4#
A short left from Ko Nachi.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCockiner lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McCockiner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ko Nachi's elbow.
Ko Nachi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McCockiner misses with a hook from the clinch.
McCockiner lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ko Nachi.
McCockiner tries to throw a body punch but Ko Nachi avoids it by throwing McCockiner back against the ropes.
Rigel Ko Nachi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ko Nachi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McCockiner is breathing heavily.
Ko Nachi tries a body shot but McCockiner blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from McCockiner fails to land.
Ko Nachi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ko Nachi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ko Nachi can't find room to land a body shot as McCockiner controls the action. #BC#
Ko Nachi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ko Nachi misses with a right hand
and McCockiner counters with a nice uppercut.
McCockiner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ko Nachi moves away.
McCockiner throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ko Nachi lands a leg kick that knocks McCockiner off balance momentarily.
Ko Nachi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McCockiner sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rigel Ko Nachi dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Ko Nachi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McCockiner's head.
McCockiner throws a body kick that misses.
McCockiner ducks under a wild hook from Ko Nachi.
McCockiner throws a front kick that sends Ko Nachi stumbling back into the ropes.
McCockiner takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ko Nachi is looking to chop away at McCockiner's legs.
Ko Nachi cracks McCockiner with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ko Nachi blocks the body kick.
Ko Nachi lands the left hand.
Ko Nachi avoids a kick to the body.
McCockiner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ko Nachi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
McCockiner throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ko Nachi takes a swing at McCockiner's ribcage but misses.
McCockiner throws a sloppy body shot
and Ko Nachi counters with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCockiner throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Ko Nachi lands with a kick to the temple. McCockiner shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
McCockiner takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The fighters circling - McCockiner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McCockiner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ko Nachi throws out a powerful jab.
Ko Nachi throws a hook to the side of McCockiner's head but McCockiner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ko Nachi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Good leg kick by Ko Nachi.
McCockiner scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ko Nachi throws out a powerful jab.
Ko Nachi checks a leg kick nicely.
Ko Nachi cracks McCockiner with an open hand slap.
Ko Nachi throws a right hand that misses
and McCockiner counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ko Nachi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ko Nachi misses with a kick to the body. #T2#
The fighters circle momentarily. McCockiner darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Barry McCockiner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McCockiner throws an overhand right that lands on Ko Nachi's shoulder, as Ko Nachi tries to avoid the shot.
McCockiner lands a head shot.
McCockiner throws the kick towards the body but Ko Nachi avoids it.
Ko Nachi half committed to a counter leg kick.
McCockiner looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
McCockiner tries to land a leg kick but Ko Nachi saw it coming and moves away.
Ko Nachi misses with a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ko Nachi throws a series of strikes that have McCockiner backpedaling.
McCockiner throws a chopping leg kick but Ko Nachi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ko Nachi throws a poor cross that misses
and McCockiner counters with a nice body kick.
Ko Nachi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McCockiner can do to turn this around?
Ko Nachi thows a leg kick but McCockiner checks it
and McCockiner connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McCockiner on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Ko Nachi looks to score with a jab to the body but McCockiner is just out of range.
McCockiner tries to work over Ko Nachi's front leg with a kick but Ko Nachi checks it.
McCockiner ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T3#
Ko Nachi looks to land a left hand but McCockiner moved out of range nicely.
McCockiner was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
An inside leg kick from McCockiner misses.
McCockiner pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ko Nachi looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
McCockiner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Ko Nachi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ko Nachi misses with a head kick.
McCockiner tests Ko Nachi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ko Nachi connects with a right hand. McCockiner shakes it off.
Ko Nachi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ko Nachi takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
McCockiner looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McCockiner takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ko Nachi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ko Nachi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McCockiner just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromKo Nachi.
A nice leg kick from Ko Nachi, right into the meat of the thigh.
The fighters circling - McCockiner throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ko Nachi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
McCockiner throws a low kick, looking for Ko Nachi's leg but Ko Nachi calmly moves out of range. #CL2#
McCockiner closes the distance and clinches.
Ko Nachi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ko Nachi gets through McCockiner's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McCockiner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ko Nachi blocks an uppercut.
Ko Nachi lands a shoulder strike.
McCockiner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ko Nachi gets through McCockiner's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#ROC#McCockiner is rocked!
Still in the clinch, Ko Nachi scores with a nice short uppercut.
McCockiner is still on wobbly legs! Can Ko Nachi finish him?
A short left from Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops McCockiner to his knees! Ko Nachi keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rigel Ko Nachi!
A victorious Rigel Ko Nachi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: CFC 433     
Date:   Jul 25, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ko Nachi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Brownie on the side of the head.
Ko Nachi swings for the body but Brownie moves out of range.
Brownie swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ko Nachi throws a big shot that misses.
Ko Nachi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Brownie.
Brownie defending well as Ko Nachi loads up on a big left hand.
Shaun Brownie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Brownie bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#ES2#
Ko Nachi sneaks out the side door and pushes Brownie away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ko Nachi staying out of range there.
A nice leg kick from Brownie, right into the meat of the thigh.
Brownie fails with a takedown attempt.
Brownie scores with a jab. Ko Nachi acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T1#
Ko Nachi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brownie throws a looping overhand right but Ko Nachi ducks down to avoid it.
Ko Nachi counters with a body kick.
Brownie connects with a right hand. Ko Nachi shakes it off.
Brownie stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ko Nachi.
Brownie slips a straight right by Ko Nachi.
We've been informed that Ko Nachi has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Brownie throws a looping overhand right but Ko Nachi ducks down to avoid it.
Brownie thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ko Nachi only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Brownie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ko Nachi.
Brownie misses with a straight right. #T2#
Ko Nachi lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Ko Nachi throws a sloppy body shot
and Brownie counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice shot lands for Brownie.
Brownie shoots in but no luck this time.
A telegraphed right hand from Brownie misses the target.
Brownie doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ko Nachi counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shaun Brownie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#KD2#
Ko Nachi drops Brownie with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Brownie looks back up at him and smiles so Ko Nachi waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Brownie ducks right into an uppercut from Ko Nachi. #ROC2#Brownie is rocked!
Ko Nachi weaves into range and cracks Brownie right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Brownie goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Ko Nachi is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rigel Ko Nachi!
An out of breath Rigel Ko Nachi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: RFC Live in Sydney 3     
Date:   May 30, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bronson misses with a body kick.
Bronson with a jab.
Ko Nachi misses with a low kick.
Ko Nachi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CUT2#It looks like Don Bronson has been cut.
Bronson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ko Nachi is able to avoid easily.
Ko Nachi needs to keep his hands up - Bronson had a free shot at his head there.
Bronson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ko Nachi swats away the attempt to clinch by Bronson.
Ko Nachi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab from Ko Nachi.
Bronson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bronson with a nice cross.
Bronson scores with the left hand. Ko Nachi knows he should have avoided that one. #T1#
Nice straight punches there by Bronson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bronson.
Bronson with a nice calf kick.
Ko Nachi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #CL#
and Bronson counters by clinching up.
I was talking to Bronson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Ko Nachi presses Bronson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ko Nachi digs a right hand into Bronson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bronson's gas tank.
We've been informed that Ko Nachi has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A short right from Ko Nachi.
Bronson tries a body shot but Ko Nachi blocks it.
Ko Nachi scores with a shoulder strike.
Ko Nachi misses with a body punch.
Ko Nachi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bronson's elbow.
Ko Nachi lands a right hand.
Bronson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bronson tries to work over Ko Nachi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ko Nachi misses with the head strike.
Ko Nachi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bronson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bronson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ko Nachi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T2#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bronson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ko Nachi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ko Nachi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bronson blocks a body shot from Ko Nachi.
Bronson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Bronson. #BC#
Bronson breaks the clinch.
Ko Nachi misses with a hook
and Bronson counters with a stiff right hand.
Ko Nachi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bronson.
Ko Nachi lands a leg kick that knocks Bronson off balance momentarily.
Bronson throws a wild body kick that Ko Nachi sees coming a mile off.
A nice side step and Ko Nachi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bronson throws a series of punches but Ko Nachi moves out of range.
A nice side step and Ko Nachi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bronson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ko Nachi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bronson.
Ko Nachi throws out a counter right but Bronson avoids it with no problem.#CL#
Bronson gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T3#
Ko Nachi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bronson backwards.
Ko Nachi blocking some punches.
Ko Nachi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bronson's elbow.
Ko Nachi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bronson backwards.
A short right from Ko Nachi.
Still in the clinch, Ko Nachi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ko Nachi throws a punch but it's blocked by Bronson.
Bronson throws a punch but it's blocked by Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bronson prevents a body shot from Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ko Nachi throws a punch but it's blocked by Bronson.
A short body shot lands from Bronson as the two fighters clinch.
Ko Nachi struggles to land a body shot inside as Bronson controls his hands.
Ko Nachi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ko Nachi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bronson backwards.
Bronson blocking some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ko Nachi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ko Nachi pushes Bronson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
Ko Nachi misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bronson.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Bronson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bronson lands with a right to the head.
Bronson prevents a body shot from Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi tries to throw a body punch but Bronson avoids it by throwing Ko Nachi back against the cage.
Ko Nachi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bronson prevents a body shot from Ko Nachi.
Bronson has a couple of punches blocked by Ko Nachi.
Bronson lands with a right to the head.
Ko Nachi blocks an uppercut.
Ko Nachi misses with the head strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bronson blocking some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Bronson.
A short right from Bronson on the inside.
Ko Nachi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Rigel Ko Nachi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Don Bronson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Bronson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ko Nachi.
Bronson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Don Bronson is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Bronson clinches with his opponent.
Bronson pushes off an throws an elbow but Ko Nachi leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Ko Nachi struggles to land a body shot inside as Bronson controls his hands.
Ko Nachi lands with a left to the head.
Ko Nachi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ko Nachi tries to throw a body punch but Bronson avoids it by throwing Ko Nachi back against the cage.
Ko Nachi lands a body punch.
Bronson misses with a punch to the body.
Ko Nachi struggles to land a body shot inside as Bronson controls his hands.
Bronson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bronson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ko Nachi blocking some punches.
Bronson prevents a body shot from Ko Nachi.
A head punch on the inside from Bronson fails to land. #BC#
Bronson manages to break the clinch.
Bronson fakes the leg kick and cracks Ko Nachi in the body. #T1##CL2#
Ko Nachi pushes Bronson up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right from Ko Nachi on the inside.
Bronson tries a body shot but Ko Nachi blocks it.
Ko Nachi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ko Nachi cracks Bronson with a nice body shot.
Ko Nachi swings wildly with an uppercut but Bronson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ko Nachi swings wildly with an uppercut but Bronson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ko Nachi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bronson struggles to land a body shot inside as Ko Nachi controls his hands.
Ko Nachi misses with a body punch.
Bronson struggles to land a body shot inside as Ko Nachi controls his hands.
Ko Nachi tries to throw a body punch but Bronson avoids it by throwing Ko Nachi back against the cage.
Ko Nachi is working Bronson over against the cage.
Ko Nachi trying to stall but Bronson improves his position.
Bronson lands a shoulder strike.
Ko Nachi misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Bronson lands a nice shot to the body.
Ko Nachi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ko Nachi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ko Nachi tries to throw a body punch but Bronson avoids it by throwing Ko Nachi back against the cage.
Ko Nachi swings wildly with an uppercut but Bronson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bronson blocking some punches.
Ko Nachi can't find room to land a body shot as Bronson controls the action.
Ko Nachi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bronson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short left from Bronson.
Bronson lands a right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bronson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ko Nachi backwards.
Ko Nachi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ko Nachi can't find room to land a body shot as Bronson controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bronson.
Ko Nachi is pushing Bronson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #T3#
Bronson blocks an uppercut.
Bronson lands a body shot.
Ko Nachi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bronson backwards.
Ko Nachi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ko Nachi misses with a body punch.
Bronson is leaning against Ko Nachi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bronson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bronson prevents a body shot from Ko Nachi.
Bronson tries to work over Ko Nachi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ko Nachi can't find room to land a body shot as Bronson controls the action.
Ko Nachi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ko Nachi working aggressively here.
Bronson prevents a body shot from Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bronson. #T4#
Ko Nachi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bronson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bronson has a couple of punches blocked by Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ko Nachi swings wildly with an uppercut but Bronson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bronson blocks a body shot from Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bronson tries to work over Ko Nachi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bronson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ko Nachi's elbow.
A short body shot lands from Ko Nachi as the two fighters clinch.
Ko Nachi tries to throw a body punch but Bronson avoids it by throwing Ko Nachi back against the cage.
Ko Nachi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bronson backwards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ko Nachi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ko Nachi pushes Bronson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bronson blocks a body shot from Ko Nachi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rigel Ko Nachi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Don Bronson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Bronson moves out of range of the strikes.
Bronson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ko Nachi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ko Nachi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A left lands for Bronson.
Ko Nachi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bronson.
Ko Nachi flicks out a counter leg kick but Bronson steps away.
Ko Nachi connects with a body shot that sends Bronson's belly button to the back.
Ko Nachi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bronson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ko Nachi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Don Bronson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bronson punishes Ko Nachi's body with a nice straight punch.
Bronson misses the shot to the body.
Bronson throws the left hand but Ko Nachi avoids the punch easily.
Bronson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ko Nachi is out of range. #T1#
Ko Nachi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bronson.
Bronson wants to clinch but Ko Nachi slips to the side
and Ko Nachi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ko Nachi misses with a left hand
and Bronson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bronson thows a leg kick but Ko Nachi checks it
and Ko Nachi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bronson throws an off balance right hand
and Ko Nachi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ko Nachi lands a slapping body shot.
Bronson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bronson misses with a body shot.
Ko Nachi only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Ko Nachi throws out a loose jab but Bronson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A low kick from Bronson is predictable there
and Ko Nachi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ko Nachi misses with a kick to the body.
Ko Nachi misses with a low kick.
Ko Nachi lands with a cross. #CUT2#Don Bronson's cut is getting worse.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bronson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bronson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bronson misses with the body kick
and Ko Nachi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bronson wants to clinch
and Ko Nachi counters with a nice body shot.
Bronson with a body punch. A glancing blow. #CL#
Bronson clinches up with Ko Nachi and pushes him back against the cage.
Bronson blocks an uppercut.
Bronson lands an uppercut.
Ko Nachi lands a shot to the body.
Ko Nachi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bronsons head.
Bronson swings wildly with an uppercut but Ko Nachi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bronson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ko Nachi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Bronson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ko Nachis head.
Ko Nachi lands a nice shot to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ko Nachi.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A right hook to the body lands for Ko Nachi.
A short body shot lands from Ko Nachi as the two fighters clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ko Nachi digs a right hand underneath Bronson's ribcage. Bronson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Don Bronson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A nice left hand lands by Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bronson tries to throw a body punch but Ko Nachi avoids it by throwing Bronson back against the cage.
Ko Nachi tries a body shot but Bronson blocks it.
Rigel Ko Nachi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ko Nachi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bronson backwards.
Ko Nachi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ko Nachi can't find room to land a body shot as Bronson controls the action.
Ko Nachi lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bronson misses with the head strike. #T4#
A head punch on the inside from Bronson fails to land.
Ko Nachi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bronson backwards.
Ko Nachi digs a right hand underneath Bronson's ribcage. Bronson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bronson prevents a body shot from Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bronson backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bronson misses with the head strike.
Ko Nachi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ko Nachi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ko Nachi digs a right hand underneath Bronson's ribcage. Bronson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ko Nachi can't find room to land a body shot as Bronson controls the action.
Ko Nachi lands a nice shot to the body.
Ko Nachi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ko Nachi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ko Nachi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bronson backwards.
Ko Nachi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rigel Ko Nachi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ko Nachi can't find room to land a body shot as Bronson controls the action.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rigel Ko Nachi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ko Nachi winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rigel Ko Nachi!

An out of breath Rigel Ko Nachi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: RFC: Makres vs. Trigger     
Date:   Apr 18, 2020
#R1#
Rahman wants to clinch
and Ko Nachi counters with a thumping low kick.
Ko Nachi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rahman lands a nice hook to Ko Nachi's body. Ko Nachi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rahman scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rahman throws an off balance right hand
and Ko Nachi counters with a good low kick that Rahman was not able to check.
Ko Nachi swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ko Nachi throws a body kick that misses.
Ko Nachi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rahman.
Abdul Rahman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Rahman closes the distance and clinches.
Ko Nachi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Ko Nachi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rahman takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ko Nachi misses the shot to the body.
Rahman tries to clinch
and Ko Nachi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rahman moves away from the strike by Ko Nachi. #T1#
Ko Nachi takes one to the chin there.
Ko Nachi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rahman fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Rahman gets a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Rahman scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rahman tries to land knees in the clinch but Ko Nachi avoids the damage to the body.
Ko Nachi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rahman misses with the head strike.
Rahman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rahman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ko Nachi blocks an uppercut.
Ko Nachi tries a body shot but Rahman blocks it.
Knees in the clinch landing for Rahman.
Ko Nachi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rahman throws a punch but it's blocked by Ko Nachi.
Rahman lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rahman swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
Rahman lands a hook that snaps the head of Ko Nachi backwards.
Rahman utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Rahman fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ko Nachi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rahman lands with a right to the head.
Ko Nachi tries to throw a body punch but Rahman avoids it by throwing Ko Nachi back against the cage.
Ko Nachi misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Ko Nachi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A telegraphed right hand from Rahman misses the target.
Ko Nachi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It appears Ko Nachi was looking to counter with a kick there.
Rahman wants to clinch.
Rahman catches Ko Nachi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T3#
Ko Nachi throws a hook but Rahman blocks it.
Rahman misses with a body shot.
Ko Nachi is looking to counter punch.
Rahman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ko Nachi.
Rahman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ko Nachi paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Rahman moves into range and clinches up with Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rahman misses with some punches.
Ko Nachi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rahman misses with some punches.
Rahman lands a good knee to the midsection. Ko Nachi won't want to take too many of those.
Ko Nachi misses with a punch to the body.
Rahman misses with some punches.
Ko Nachi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ko Nachi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ko Nachi misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rahman. #T4##BC#
Ko Nachi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ko Nachi staying out of range there.
Ko Nachi jabs Rahman to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rahman tries to clinch up.
Ko Nachi lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Ko Nachi circles away from the clinch attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rahman wants to clinch up but Ko Nachi keeps it at a distance.
Ko Nachi throwing a counter right hand but Rahman manages to avoid it.
Rahman throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #CL2#
Rahman closes the distance and pushes Ko Nachi back into the cage.
Ko Nachi misses with a body punch.
Rahman lands with a right to the head.
Ko Nachi is trying to stall.
Ko Nachi throws a punch but it's blocked by Rahman.
Ko Nachi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ko Nachi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abdul Rahman dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Ko Nachi thumps Rahman with a low kick.
Nice uppercut there from Rahman.
Rahman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ko Nachi swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ko Nachi. Rahman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ko Nachi moves away from the strike by Rahman.
Rahman looks to land a right hand but Ko Nachi moved out of range.
Rahman lands with a hook. Ko Nachi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CL2#
Rahman rushes Ko Nachi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Rahman fails to land.
Rahman lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knees in the clinch landing for Rahman.
Ko Nachi misses with a body punch.
Rahman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ko Nachi backwards.
Rahman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ko Nachi can't find room to land a body shot as Rahman controls the action.
Ko Nachi working aggressively here. #T1#
Rahman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ko Nachi can't find room to land a body shot as Rahman controls the action.
Rahman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rahman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ko Nachi's elbow.
Ko Nachi managing to block the knees to the body from Rahman.
Ko Nachi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ko Nachi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ko Nachi swings wildly with an uppercut but Rahman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ko Nachi blocks an uppercut.
Ko Nachi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ko Nachi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ko Nachi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Abdul Rahman seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ko Nachi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ko Nachi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rahman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rahman misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ko Nachi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T2#
Ko Nachi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ko Nachi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rahman throws a head punch that misses.
Ko Nachi struggles to land a body shot inside as Rahman controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Rahman fails to land.
Rahman is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ko Nachi gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rahman lands a body punch.
Rahman is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ko Nachi is defending well for now.
Ko Nachi lands with a light punch inside.
Rahman scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ko Nachi throws a punch but it's blocked by Rahman.
Rahman working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi misses with a body punch.
Ko Nachi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rahman's elbow.
Ko Nachi scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ko Nachi.
Rahman blocks an uppercut.
Ko Nachi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rahman's elbow. #T3#
Ko Nachi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Ko Nachi.
A short right from Ko Nachi on the inside.
Rahman pushes Ko Nachi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ko Nachi prevents a body shot from Rahman.
Ko Nachi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rahman working aggressively here.
Rahman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ko Nachi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ko Nachi has a couple of punches blocked by Rahman.
Rahman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rahman swings wildly with an uppercut but Ko Nachi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ko Nachi blocking some punches.
Ko Nachi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rahman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ko Nachi's elbow.
Ko Nachi throws a punch but it's blocked by Rahman.
Still in the clinch, Ko Nachi scores with a nice short uppercut.#T4#
Ko Nachi is leaning against Rahman and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A hook to the body from Ko Nachi.
Rahman is breathing heavily.
Ko Nachi lands with a light punch inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rahman misses with the head strike.
Rahman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ko Nachi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ko Nachi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Ko Nachi.
Rahman lands a nice knee to the body.
Ko Nachi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ko Nachi lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rahman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ko Nachis head.
Rahman blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rahman.
Ko Nachi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rahman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ko Nachi backwards.
Ko Nachi throws a punch but it's blocked by Rahman.
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 Rigel Ko Nachi will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Rahman misses with an uppercut. Ko Nachi saw that one coming.
Ko Nachi throws a quick counter kick to the body but Rahman avoids it.
Rahman tries to clinch but Ko Nachi is having none of it.
Ko Nachi feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Ko Nachi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Good exchange - Rahman coming out on top.
Ko Nachi moves out of range of the strikes.
A jab from Ko Nachi finds it's way through Rahman's defenses.
Ko Nachi swats away the attempt to clinch by Rahman.
Ko Nachi fires out a quick counter leg kick but Rahman just manages to avoid it.
Ko Nachi throws a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ko Nachi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rahman scores with a hook.
Abdul Rahman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rahman lands a nice shot that snaps Ko Nachi's head back. #T1#
Rahman walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CUT#
It looks like Abdul Rahman has been cut.
Rahman might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Rahman takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ko Nachi keeps the fight on the outside.
Ko Nachi keeps the fight on the outside.
It looked like Ko Nachi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ko Nachi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rahman tries to bum rush Ko Nachi with a series of wild strikes but Ko Nachi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
An attempted straight right counter from Ko Nachi misses the target.
Ko Nachi lands a jab to the head.
Rahman misses with an uppercut
and Ko Nachi counters with a left to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rahman.
Ko Nachi throws out a powerful jab.
Rahman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ko Nachi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rahman tries to clinch but Ko Nachi moves away
and Ko Nachi counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC#
Rahman is rocked!#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ko Nachi ducks under a wild hook from Rahman.
Rahman is still on wobbly legs! Can Ko Nachi finish him?
Rahman throws an off balance right hand
and Ko Nachi counters with an outside leg kick.
Rahman drops his hands momentarily. Ko Nachi doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Rahman staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Rahman doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rigel Ko Nachi!
Rigel Ko Nachi very nearly forgot to thank Iron Wolf Discount Supplements (Q159/$100, Laundry amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

 

Event: RapidFC 66     
Date:   Mar 07, 2020
#R1#
Knox scores with a jab.
Knox lands a jab to Ko Nachi's midsection.
A big right from Knox misses.
Knox throws a body punch but Ko Nachi moves out of range.
Knox throws out a loose jab but Ko Nachi uses good head movement to avoid it.
A good leg kick by Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi throws a body kick that misses.
Knox misses with a hook to the body
and Ko Nachi counters with a nice body kick.
Ko Nachi does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox moves out of range of the strikes.
Knox throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Knox takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Knox moves forwards but Ko Nachi connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T1#
Knox throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Knox with a nice cross.
Knox throws a sloppy body shot
and Ko Nachi counters with a good low kick that Knox was not able to check.
Knox takes a swing at Ko Nachi's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Ko Nachi was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ko Nachi misses with a leg kick.
Ko Nachi moves away from the strike by Knox.
Knox misses with an uppercut. Ko Nachi saw that one coming.
Ko Nachi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Knox with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ko Nachi to score with a decent uppercut.
Knox is looking to clinch but Ko Nachi is avoiding it.
Knox throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ko Nachi counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#
It looks like Athos Knox has been cut.
Ko Nachi has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Wild Beasts Zoo in the buildup to the fight.
No joy there for Knox, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T2#
Ko Nachi connects with a leg kick. Knox looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ko Nachi throws a body shot but no joy.
Knox misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Ko Nachi to counter with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knox throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ko Nachi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ko Nachi throws a good cross that connects.
Ko Nachi circles away from the clinch attempt.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ko Nachi.
Knox slips under a jab from Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Knox is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Knox just misses with a punch to the body.
Some wild striking there from Knox.
Ko Nachi thinks about countering with a body kick.
Athos Knox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Knox misses with a hook
and Ko Nachi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ko Nachi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ko Nachi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ko Nachi connects with a leg kick. Knox looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Knox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ko Nachi moves away.
Good exchange - Knox coming out on top.
Knox takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Knox dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ko Nachi connects with a solid leg kick.
Ko Nachi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Knox. #T4#
Ko Nachi with a nice cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ko Nachi throws a hook to the side of Knox's head but Knox sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Knox stuns Ko Nachi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Knox falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ko Nachi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ko Nachi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Knox scores with the left hand. Ko Nachi knows he should have avoided that one.
Knox ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Knox tries to counter with a clinch but Ko Nachi shakes him off and moves away.
Knox misses with a hook
and Ko Nachi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Knox tries to move into range but Ko Nachi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ko Nachi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rigel Ko Nachi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Athos Knox's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Ko Nachi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Knox misses with a double jab
and Ko Nachi counters with a body kick.
Knox steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ko Nachi.
Knox misses with an uppercut
and Ko Nachi makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Knox lands with a hook. Ko Nachi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ko Nachi does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Knox! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Ko Nachi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ko Nachi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Knox can do to turn this around?
Knox fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ko Nachi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T1#
Knox throws out a loose jab but Ko Nachi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ko Nachi throws a front kick aimed at Knox's knee but Knox avoids it well.
Knox throws a hook but Ko Nachi avoids it easily.
Ko Nachi misses with a low kick.
Knox loads up on a big right hand but Ko Nachi slips the punch.
Ko Nachi slips under a jab.
Ko Nachi appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Knox tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ko Nachi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Knox throws a shot from downtown. Ko Nachi moves away and avoids it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Knox looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ko Nachi quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.#CL2#
Ko Nachi tries to keep at a distance but Knox has taken the fight into the clinch.#T2#
Knox goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ko Nachi tries a body shot but Knox blocks it.
Ko Nachi throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Knox.
Knox blocks an uppercut.
Ko Nachi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Knox's elbow.
A left hand lands to the body for Knox.
A nice left hand lands by Knox.
Nice body punch from Knox - that landed with a thud.
Knox stalling in the clinch.
Knox misses with a punch on the inside.
Ko Nachi misses with the head strike.
Knox misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Knox lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ko Nachi backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ko Nachi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Ko Nachi. #T3#
Ko Nachi blocks a body shot from Knox.
Knox misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ko Nachi tries a body shot but Knox blocks it.
Knox doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Knox struggles to land a body shot inside as Ko Nachi controls his hands.
Ko Nachi misses with a body punch.
Knox tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A shot in the inside from Ko Nachi.
A short uppercut from Ko Nachi.
Knox looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Knox misses with a body punch.
Knox prevents a body shot from Ko Nachi.
Knox lands a hook to the side of the head.
Knox has a couple of punches blocked by Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi has a couple of punches blocked by Knox.
Ko Nachi tries to throw a body punch but Knox avoids it by throwing Ko Nachi back against the cage.
Knox takes a shot to the head. #T4#
Knox blocks a body shot from Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Knox.
Ko Nachi misses with the head strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Ko Nachi.
Knox fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ko Nachi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Knox lands with a left to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knox blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Knox's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ko Nachi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Knox.
Knox has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Ko Nachi seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Knox can turn it around.
Ko Nachi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ko Nachi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ko Nachi throws a punch but it's blocked by Knox.
Knox lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Knox misses with a punch on the inside.
Ko Nachi tries to work over Knox's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Athos Knox will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Athos Knox's cut.
That's time! Ko Nachi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
A shot to the liver by Knox. Beautiful body shot.
Knox fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ko Nachi manages to avoid it.
Ko Nachi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Knox connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ko Nachi scrambles back to his feet.
Ko Nachi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ko Nachi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Knox throws a lazy uppercut
and Ko Nachi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Knox throws a nice looking combination but Ko Nachi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL#
Ko Nachi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Knox, pushing him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Knox lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Knox lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Knox blocking some punches.
Knox blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Knox. #BC#
Ko Nachi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rigel Ko Nachi is winning the standup battle so far.
Ko Nachi misses with a looping left.
Knox swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Ko Nachi counter with a right hand.
Knox misses with a left hand
and Ko Nachi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A low kick from Ko Nachi misses
and Knox counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A slow jab from Knox misses its intended target.
Ko Nachi throws a front kick aimed at Knox's knee but Knox avoids it well.
A thudding body kick lands there by Ko Nachi!
Ko Nachi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T2#
Knox throws a hook to the side of Ko Nachi's head but Ko Nachi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Knox gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ko Nachi ducks under a wild hook from Knox.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knox wants to clinch.
Knox avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ko Nachi throws a body punch but Knox moves out of range.
Knox lands a jab to the nose.
Knox getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Knox scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#T3#
Knox throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ko Nachi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Knox walks into a left hand.
Ko Nachi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ko Nachi misses with a low kick.
Ko Nachi misses the body punch
and Knox counters with a stiff right hand.
Ko Nachi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Knox looks to land a left hand but Ko Nachi moved out of range nicely.
Knox's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ko Nachi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Knox scrambles back to his feet.
Knox misses with a left hand
and Ko Nachi counters with a good, hard body kick but Knox shrugs it off.
Knox with a jab.#T4#
Ko Nachi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Knox fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Knox lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ko Nachi at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ko Nachi misses with an uppercut. Knox saw that one coming.
Ko Nachi sets himself, and Knox steps forward looking for the clinch! Ko Nachi avoids it this time.
Knox lands a jab to the nose.
Knox swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ko Nachi blocks a jab.
Knox misses the jab.
Knox tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Ko Nachi counters with a nice body kick.
Ko Nachi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Knox momentarily.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Athos Knox.
I think Knox 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 John Mangel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 28:29
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Athos Knox!

A relieved looking Athos Knox thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: RapidFC 61     
Date:   Feb 01, 2020
#R1#
Pierce on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ko Nachi. Ko Nachi obviously looking to wear him down.
Pierce rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ko Nachi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A combination from Pierce does no damage.
Pierce looks to land a right hand but Ko Nachi moved out of range.
Pierce with a poor takedown
and Ko Nachi counters with a nice body shot.
Pierce with a poor takedown
and Ko Nachi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Pierce fails with the takedown
and Ko Nachi counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Riley Pierce. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ko Nachi throws a looping overhand right but Pierce ducks down to avoid it.
Pierce misses the jab.
Pierce swats away the attempt to clinch by Ko Nachi.
Pierce throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ko Nachi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ko Nachi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Pierce throws a poor cross that misses
and Ko Nachi counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#
It looks like Riley Pierce has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pierce throws a hook to the side of Ko Nachi's head but Ko Nachi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ko Nachi staying out of range there.#T1#
Ko Nachi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Pierce looks to land a combination but Ko Nachi avoids it well.
The fighters circling - Ko Nachi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pierce is looking to clinch but Ko Nachi is avoiding it.
Pierce misses with a lunging right hand
and Ko Nachi counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Pierce lands an overhand right.
Pierce just misses with a punch to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ko Nachi.
Pierce blocks the body kick.
Ko Nachi wants to slow Pierce down by chopping away at his legs.
Pierce shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ko Nachi pinned against the cage. Ko Nachi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ko Nachi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sloppy strikes from Pierce. Those never looked like landing.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ko Nachi. #T2#
Ko Nachi slips under a jab.
Rigel Ko Nachi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ko Nachi feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pierces jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pierce shoots in and drives through. Ko Nachi sprawls well.
Pierce throws a hook but Ko Nachi blocks it.
Pierce misses with a takedown attempt - Ko Nachi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ko Nachi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Pierce's head.
Ko Nachi defending well as Pierce loads up on a big left hand.
Pierce tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ko Nachi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pierce somewhat.
Pierce lands a jab.#T3#
Ko Nachi defending well as Pierce loads up on a big left hand.
It seemed like Ko Nachi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ko Nachi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#TD#
Pierce throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ko Nachi was covering up waiting for the punch and Pierce finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Ko Nachi wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Pierce postures up in Ko Nachi's guard and throws a big left but Ko Nachi blocks it.
Ko Nachi pulls Pierce in close to prevent any damage.
Pierce stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ko Nachi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pierce is looking to work some ground and pound but Ko Nachi has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ko Nachi is pulling down on Pierce's head. It's preventing any offense from Pierce, at least for the moment.
Pierce trying to control but Ko Nachi is working from the bottom. #T4#
Ko Nachi seems keen to control Pierce's posture.
Pierce is looking to pass into half guard but Ko Nachi pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Ko Nachi is in guard.#REVB#
Ko Nachi is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Pierce escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ko Nachi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ko Nachi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Pierce's guard.
Pierce tries to get to full guard but Ko Nachi has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rigel Ko Nachi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Riley Pierce's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Pierce looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ko Nachi is fending him off so far but Pierce persists. Nope, Ko Nachi circles away and we're back to standing.
Riley Pierce seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ko Nachi throws a right hand that Pierce ducks under and follows up with a left that Pierce also avoids with ease.
Rigel Ko Nachi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pierce ducks under a wild hook from Ko Nachi.
Pierce shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ko Nachi as he jumps to the side.
Pierce throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pierce is defended easily by Ko Nachi.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Riley Pierce. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pierce throws a sloppy body shot
and Ko Nachi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pierce looks to land a right hand but Ko Nachi moved out of range.
A little jabbing left from Ko Nachi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pierce misses with a body shot.
Pierce takes a swing at Ko Nachi's ribcage but misses.
Ko Nachi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pierce swings widly with a right hand
and Ko Nachi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ko Nachi moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Pierce shoots for a takedown but Ko Nachi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Pierce misses with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Pierce misses the target.
Pierce throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ko Nachi's waist but Ko Nachi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pierce off to one side.
Ko Nachi lands a slapping body shot.
A good leg kick by Ko Nachi. #CL2#
Ko Nachi clinches up with Pierce and pushes him back against the cage.
Pierce is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ko Nachi struggles to land a body shot inside as Pierce controls his hands.
Ko Nachi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ko Nachi digs a right hand underneath Pierce's ribcage. Pierce let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ko Nachi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ko Nachi lands a shoulder strike. #ROC2#
Pierce is rocked!
Pierce's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Oh Pierce is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ko Nachi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
I was talking to Pierce's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Ko Nachi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ko Nachi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi digs a right hand underneath Pierce's ribcage. Pierce let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ko Nachi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T2#
Ko Nachi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ko Nachi lands with a left to the head.
Pierce is working for takedown but Ko Nachi is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ko Nachi scores with a hook to the body.
Ko Nachi is pushing Pierce up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Ko Nachi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ko Nachi dips a shoulder and cracks Pierce with a mighty uppercut! Pierce falls back against the cage and Ko Nachi unloads with a barrage of strikes! Pierce is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Ko Nachi screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rigel Ko Nachi!
Rigel Ko Nachi gave a mention to Iron Wolf Discount Supplements (Q111-151/$75-150) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
In defeat, Riley Pierce stepped up to the mic, saying 'Ya know, I just felt bad for the man. I mean, it looked like he needed the win more than I did, so what the hell, charity and all man! You're welcome.'.

 

Event: RapidFC 59     
Date:   Jan 11, 2020
#R1#
Wanker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wanker takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wanker tries for a takedown but Ko Nachi circles away easily
and Ko Nachi makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Wanker misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Wanker fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Orla Wanker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wanker chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ko Nachi can pounce on him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wanker gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ko Nachi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Orla Wanker has been cut.
Ko Nachi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ko Nachi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ko Nachi wants it to stay on the feet.
Ko Nachi throws out a counter right but Wanker avoids it with no problem.
Ko Nachi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Wanker has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T1#
Wanker moves out of range of the strikes.
Wanker is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ko Nachi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ko Nachi is trying to counter with his kicks.
Wanker fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ko Nachi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ko Nachi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ko Nachi misses with a kick to the body.
Wanker appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ko Nachi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wanker.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#CL2#
Ko Nachi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wanker, pushing him back against the cage.
Ko Nachi lands a body punch.
Wanker's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wanker drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ko Nachi pulls his leg out and moves away.
Wanker shoots in looking for a takedown. Ko Nachi tries to sprawl out of it but Wanker keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ko Nachi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Wanker takes one on the button.#T2#
Wanker has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ko Nachi.
Wanker doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ko Nachi avoids the body shot from Wanker.
Wanker shoots for a takedown but Ko Nachi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ko Nachi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wanker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ko Nachi misses with a hook. Wanker ducked under it nicely. #TD#
Wanker closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ko Nachi's guard.
Ko Nachi keeping moving, preventing Wanker from controlling successfully.
Wanker being controlled here momentarily.
Let's hope that Ko Nachi has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Wanker wants to control from the top but Ko Nachi keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Wanker looking to sit in guard and control but Ko Nachi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Ko Nachi tries to free his leg and advance position but Wanker is retaining full guard.
Ko Nachi content to stall in guard here.
Ko Nachi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wanker swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Wanker working for a triangle but Ko Nachi defends it easily. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Ko Nachi looking to pass the guard.
Ko Nachi sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ko Nachi tries to free his leg and advance position but Wanker is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rigel Ko Nachi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Orla Wanker's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Ko Nachi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wanker.
Wanker doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wanker looks to throw a body kick
and Ko Nachi counters with an inside leg kick.
Wanker shoots in for a double leg but Ko Nachi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Wanker on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wanker misses with a looping right.
Wanker shoots in but Ko Nachi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Orla Wanker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wanker shoots in for a takedown but Ko Nachi shows good takedown defense.
Ko Nachi feints a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wanker throws an off balance right hand
and Ko Nachi counters with a nice low kick that buckles Wanker's knee momentarily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wanker's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ko Nachi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Wanker scrambles back to his feet.
Ko Nachi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #CL2#
Ko Nachi clinches up with Wanker and pushes him back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wanker tries to score a body lock takedown but Ko Nachi shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T1#
Ko Nachi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ko Nachi.
Wanker is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ko Nachi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wankers head. #CUT2#
Orla Wanker's cut is getting worse.
Ko Nachi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ko Nachi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ko Nachi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ko Nachi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wanker is trying to drag Ko Nachi to the mat but Ko Nachi just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A short uppercut from Ko Nachi.
Nice body punch from Ko Nachi.
Wanker is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A right handed body shot lands from Ko Nachi.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ko Nachi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wanker backwards. #BC2#
Ko Nachi breaks from the clinch.
Ko Nachi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ko Nachi. That's going to slow Wanker down.
Ko Nachi stuffs the takedown attempt from Wanker. Wanker gets slowly back to his feet. #T2#
Wanker steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Ko Nachi. That one must have hurt.
Ko Nachi works Wanker's body with a nice hook.
Rigel Ko Nachi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ko Nachi lands a leg kick that knocks Wanker off balance momentarily.
Wanker on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ko Nachi connects with a leg kick. Wanker looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #CL2#
Ko Nachi clinches.
Ko Nachi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wanker backwards.
Ko Nachi gets through Wanker's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wanker looking for a takedown.
Wanker wants to take the fight to the mat but Ko Nachi manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Ko Nachi lands with a right to the head.
A body shot lands from Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wanker backwards. #T3#
Ko Nachi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right from Ko Nachi.
A short left from Ko Nachi.
A short right from Ko Nachi on the inside.
Ko Nachi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ko Nachi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wanker.
Rigel Ko Nachi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ko Nachi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ko Nachi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ko Nachi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wanker backwards.
Ko Nachi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ko Nachi scores with a shoulder strike. #ROC2#
Wanker is rocked!
Ko Nachi lands a shot to the body.
Oh Wanker is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ko Nachi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ko Nachi gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Wanker.
Wanker seems to have got his legs back now.#BC2#
Ko Nachi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That kick from Ko Nachi tenderised Wanker's leg. Wanker is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wanker fails with the takedown
and Ko Nachi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rigel Ko Nachi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Wanker shoots and misses
and Ko Nachi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wanker takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wanker lands a really nice looking cross but Ko Nachi seems unphased.
Wanker doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ko Nachi counters with a big right hand! Oh Wanker is in trouble here! Ko Nachi follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rigel Ko Nachi!
A relieved looking Rigel Ko Nachi thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: GR 7: Souza vs Kaiba     
Date:   Jan 05, 2019
#R1#
Di Lodovico connects with a right hand. Whittaker shakes it off.
Whittaker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Di Lodovico.
Whittaker throws a left and a right that both miss #TD2#
and Di Lodovico counters with a single leg into guard. Whittaker didn't expect that.
Di Lodovico is standing up over Whittaker. Whittaker looks to escape but Di Lodovico dives into side control. #REVR##SUB2#
Di Lodovico in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Whittaker is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Michelangelo Di Lodovico!
A victorious Michelangelo Di Lodovico thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: GR 3: Peterson vs Cobzone     
Date:   Dec 08, 2018
#R1#
Howard scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Howard cracks Whittaker with an open hand slap.
Whittaker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Howard.
Whittaker loads up on a big right hand but Howard slips the punch.
Howard went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Whittaker misses with an uppercut
and Howard counters with a nice uppercut.
Whittaker misses with a straight left.
Whittaker avoids the body shot from Howard. #TD#
Howard is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Whittaker's half guard.
Howard working the head and body with strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Howard seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Howard is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Howard lands a big elbow - Whittaker is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Howard!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brice Howard!
A victorious Brice Howard thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Nov 05, 2018
#R1#
Whittaker changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nattoji takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #TD2#
Nattoji closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Whittaker quickly recovers to half guard.
Nattoji passes the guard and advances to mount!
Nattoji controlling from the full mount. #SUB2#
Nattoji has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Whittaker is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Natsuki Nattoji!

 

 
 
 
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