Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: DMMA 306
Date: Apr 03, 2024

#R1#
Mahmut takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kirin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mahmut lands a head kick. Kirin smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT#It looks like Kokkoro Kirin has been cut.
Mahmut throws a shot from downtown. Kirin moves away and avoids it.
Kirin moves out of range of the leg kick from Mahmut.
Mahmut takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mahmut tries a head kick but it misses.
Kirin tries to clinch but Mahmut is having none of it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mahmut throws out a loose jab but Kirin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mahmut takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mahmut throws an overhand right that lands on Kirin's shoulder, as Kirin tries to avoid the shot.
Mahmut misses with the combination.
Kirin lands a glancing blow to the side of Mahmut's head.
Mahmut chopping away at his opponent's legs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kirin doesn't manage to clinch there - Mahmut circles away.
Good exchange - Mahmut coming out on top.
Mahmut misses with a looping right.
Kirin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mahmut throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kirin is looking to clinch.
Kirin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T1#
Mahmut throws a front kick that sends Kirin stumbling back into the cage.
Mahmut is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kirin.
Kirin works Mahmut's body with a nice hook.
Mahmut looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kirin looks to score with a jab to the body but Mahmut is just out of range.
Kirin's coach down at Gumburcules Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kirin's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Mahmut keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kirin.
Kirin walks into a straight right hand from Mahmut.
Kirin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice defenses there by Kirin.
Mahmut misses with a hook.
Kirin thuds a left hand into Mahmut's body.
Kirin throws the left hand but Mahmut avoids the punch easily.
Mahmut pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kirin back to the cage. Mahmut follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kirin swings for the body but Mahmut moves out of range.
Kirin fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mahmut checks it well.
Donk. Mahmut catches Kirin right on the button with a cross.
Kirin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kirin throws the left hand but Mahmut avoids the punch easily.#T2#
Kirin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mahmut counters with a nice kick to the body.
Kirin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kirin throws a body shot but no joy.
Kirin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kirin scores with a jab to the head. #KD#
Mahmut lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Kirin sprawling to the canvas. Mahmut follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Kirin hang on? #ROC#Kirin is rocked!#SU#
Mahmut decides to stand and escape the position.
Kirin is still on wobbly legs! Can Mahmut finish him?
Kirin lands a nice shot to the body.
Kirin seems to have recovered his senses.
Kirin tries to clinch but Mahmut is having none of it.
Mahmut ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kirin misses with a wild combination.
Kirin throws a body punch but Mahmut moves out of range.
Kirin is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mahmut rather than just go for the knockout.
Kirin throws a nice looking combination but Mahmut bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mahmut throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mahmut lands a jab to the head. #T3#
Mahmut throws a big shot that misses.
Mahmut looks to land a left hand but Kirin moved out of range nicely.
Mahmut sets himself, and Kirin steps forward looking for the clinch! Mahmut avoids it this time.
Kirin throws a leg kick but Mahmut sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Mahmut throws a big shot that misses.
Mahmut throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kirin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mahmut counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#That has opened up Kokkoro Kirin's cut even more.
Mahmut throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kirin throws an off balance right hand
letting Mahmut counter with a right hand.
Kirin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mahmut sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mahmut lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sheikh Mahmut!
Sheikh Mahmut took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'There was something about that guys face, you just wanted to beat the hell out of it. He can't get any uglier so why not. Praise Allah Akbar!!!!'.

Event: DMMA 294 Drake vs Ekaku
Date: Feb 24, 2024

#R1#
Kid tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kirin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kirin throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
and Kid counters with a single leg into guard. Kirin didn't expect that.
Kirin is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kid is controlling him.
Kid trying to control the position from guard on top but Kirin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kirin wants to stand up but Kid is controlling him.
Kid trying to control the position from guard on top but Kirin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kirin is trying to control the position but Kid postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kirin keeping full guard, as Kid tries to pass. #T1#
Kid wants to control from the top but Kirin keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Kirin moves into the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Kirin.
Kid tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kirin smiles and moves away.
Kid scores with a hook to the body. Kirin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kid tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kirin defends well and Kid ends up having to push Kirin into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kirin avoids the body shot from Kid.
Kid tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kirin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kirin tries to counter by clinching up but Kid breaks away and moves out of range.
Kokkoro Kirin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kid throws a hook but Kirin blocks it.
Kid keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL#
Kirin clinches.
Kid has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kirin is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kokkoro Kirin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jah Kid.#T2#
Kirin is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A right hand to the body from Kirin.
Kid looks winded!
Kirin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kid.
Kirin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kirin scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kirin gets through Kid's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kirin digs a right hand into Kid's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kid's gas tank.
Kirin lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right from Kirin.
A right hook to the body lands for Kirin.
Kid's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kirin.
A shot in the inside from Kirin.
Kirin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kid backwards.
Kirin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kirin lands with a left to the head.
Kirin pushes Kid back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kirin lands a left hand.
Kirin lands a nice uppercut.
Kirin lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kirin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T3#
Still in the clinch, Kirin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kirin is working Kid over against the cage.
Kirin digs a right hand underneath Kid's ribcage. Kid let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kirin scores with a hook to the body.
Kirin lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Kirin.
Kirin digs a right hand underneath Kid's ribcage. Kid let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kirin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #KD#
Kirin drops Kid onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Kid is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC#Kid is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kirin throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kid is still on wobbly legs! Can Kirin finish him?
A short right from Kirin on the inside.
Kirin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kid or not.
Kid seems to have recovered his senses.
Kirin using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kirin is working Kid over against the cage.
Kirin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kid backwards.
Kirin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kid backwards.
A right hand to the body from Kirin.
Kirin digs a right hand underneath Kid's ribcage. Kid let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kirin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kid.
Kirin lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#It looks like Jah Kid has been cut.#KD#
Kirin drops Kid onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Kid is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#T4#
Kirin lands an uppercut.
Kirin throws a big uppercut that drops Kid! More strikes from Kirin and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Kid lies dazed against the cage as Kirin celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kokkoro Kirin!
Kokkoro Kirin really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Stoner's Killer Apparel logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
In defeat, Jah Kid stepped up to the mic, saying 'Its easy to win when your cheating'.

Event: DMMA 287 Kuomanen vs Khan
Date: Jan 28, 2024

#R1#
Kirin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bundy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A swing and a miss from Kirin.
Kirin tries to clinch there but Bundy circles away.
Bundy shoots in looking for a takedown but Kirin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bundy's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kirin's coach down at Gumburcules Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kirin's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bundy tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kirin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bundy somewhat.
Bundy ducks right into an uppercut from Kirin. #CUT2#It looks like Ted Bundy has been cut.
Bundy ducks under a wild hook from Kirin.
Kirin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bundy scores with a sloppy right hand. Kirin should have avoided that one. #TD#
Bundy drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Bundy scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kirin keeping moving, preventing Bundy from controlling successfully.
Bundy tries to free his leg and advance position but Kirin is retaining full guard. #T1#
Bundy is working hard here to advance position.
Bundy really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bundy passes Kirin's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Bundy is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kirin is just riding it out for now. Bundy eventually gives up the hold.
Bundy will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Bundy is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kirin is just riding it out for now. Bundy eventually gives up the hold.
Bundy lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T2#
Bundy frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Bundy prevents Kirin from getting the reversal.
Poor strikes thrown by Bundy there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help! #SUB#
Bundy working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #SUB#
Bundy goes for an armbar but Kirin turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Kirin.
Bundy pulls Kirin in to control the position. #T3##SU2#
Kirin gets to his feet - Bundy follows without any prompting.
Bundy has been working on his balance at Champion Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Kirin.
Kirin lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Bundy defending well as Kirin loads up on a big left hand.
Kirin moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bundy works Kirin's body with a nice hook.
Kirin misses with a looping left.
Nice shot lands for Kirin.
Kirin looks to score with a jab to the body but Bundy is just out of range.
Kokkoro Kirin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kirin is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #CUT#It looks like Kokkoro Kirin has been cut.
Nice takedown defense from Kirin. No joy for Bundy on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ted Bundy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kirin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bundy.
Kirin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bundy chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kirin can pounce on him.
Kirin wants to slow Bundy down by chopping away at his legs. #T4#
Bundy gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kirin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bundy shoots in looking for a takedown but Kirin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bundy's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kirin scores with a jab to the body.
Bundy has a takedown stuffed.
Kirin sizes up Bundy with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kirin stuffs the takedown attempt from Bundy. Bundy gets slowly back to his feet.
Bundy sets himself, and Kirin steps forward looking for the clinch! Bundy avoids it this time.
Kokkoro Kirin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kirin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kirin misses with a low kick.
Bundy goes for a double leg but Kirin avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kirin continues to drive forward.
Bundy blocks an elbow strike from Kirin.
Kirin lands a shoulder strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kokkoro Kirin dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Bundy fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nice defenses there by Bundy.
Bundy takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Bundy is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kirin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD#
Bundy manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kirin on his heels. He'll look to pass Kirin's guard now, I'm sure.
Bundy wants to control from the top but Kirin keeps moving.
Bundy tries to free his leg and advance position but Kirin is retaining full guard.
Kirin is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bundy is controlling him.
Bundy wants to pass the guard but Kirin is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES2#
Kirin manages to escape and get back to his feet.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kirin.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bundy avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T1#
Bundy slips under a jab.
Kirin tries a low kick but Bundy avoids it.
Kirin takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kirin. Bundy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kirin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CUT2#Ted Bundy's cut is getting worse.
Bundy takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kirin lands a jab.
Kirin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A slow jab from Kirin misses its intended target.
Kirin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bundy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bundy drops his hands momentarily and Kirin takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nice takedown defense from Kirin. No joy for Bundy on that attempt.
Kirin wants to counter the offense by Bundy and move into the clinch position.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ted Bundy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kirin punishes Bundy's body with a nice straight 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!
Bundy tries for a takedown but Kirin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A jab from Bundy does it's job there.
Bundy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bundy keeps the fight on the outside.
Bundy tries to counter with a takedown but Kirin is quick to defend against it.#T2#
Kirin misses with a straight right.
Bundy takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kirin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice defenses there by Bundy.
Bundy tries for a takedown but Kirin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bundy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kirin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bundy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bundy fails with a takedown attempt.
Kirin moves out of range of the strikes.
Kirin lands a leg kick that knocks Bundy off balance momentarily.
Bundy fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kirin avoids it really well and circles away.
Bundy shoots in and drives through. Kirin sprawls well.#T3#
Kirin cracks Bundy with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kirin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CUT2#Ted Bundy's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Kirin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bundy.
Bundy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kirin but Kirin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kirin scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bundy with a nice cross.
Bundy is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kirin looks to land a right hand but Bundy moved out of range.
Bundy tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kirin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bundy somewhat.
Kokkoro Kirin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bundy walks into a stiff left hand from Kirin.
Bundy keeps the fight on the outside.
Kirin digs a good body shot into Bundy's ribs.
Bundy shoots in and drives through. Kirin sprawls well.#T4#
Bundy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kirin is looking to clinch.
Bundy tries for a takedown but Kirin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kirin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kirin scores with a punch to the head.
A jab from Bundy finds it's way through Kirin's defenses.
Bundy has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bundy there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bundy fails with the takedown.
Kirin wants to counter with a clinch but Bundy pushes him away.
Kirin tries to bum rush Bundy with a series of wild strikes but Bundy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bundy looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kirin cracks Bundy with a right hand to the side of the head.#CL2#
Kirin gets a clinch.
Kirin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Kirin as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kirin working aggressively here.
Kirin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bundy's elbow.
Kirin tries to work over Bundy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kokkoro Kirin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Kirin misses with an uppercut. Bundy saw that one coming.
Kirin scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bundy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kirin as he avoids it easily. #CL2#
Kirin rushes Bundy and presses him up against the cage.
Kirin misses with a punch to the body.
Bundy blocks a body shot from Kirin.
Bundy tries for a takedown but Kirin manages to get underhooks.
Bundy blocking some punches.
Bundy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ted Bundy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kirin.
Kirin misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kirin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bundy backwards.
Bundy has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kirin is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bundy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kirin misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1#
Kirin misses with a punch on the inside.
Bundy drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kirin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bundy.
Kirin tries to work over Bundy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bundy changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kirin fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kirin with a body punch. A glancing blow. #CL2#
Kirin rushes Bundy and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kirin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bundy blocking some punches.
Bundy dodges an elbow strike from Kirin.
Ted Bundy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bundy.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kirin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bundy is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kirin pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kirin misses with a body punch.
Kirin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bundy's elbow.
A right handed body shot lands from Kirin.
Kirin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Kirin - that landed with a thud.
Bundy blocks an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kirin.
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 shot in the inside from Kirin.
A shot in the inside from Kirin. #TD#
Bundy wants the takedown. Kirin is fighting it off but Bundy persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Kirin's guard against the cage.
Kirin is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Bundy dives into side control. #T3#
Bundy throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Kirin tries to buck Bundy off but Bundy is having none of it.
Bundy wants to take a breather but Kirin manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Bundy.
Bundy wants to control from the top but Kirin keeps moving.
Kirin working a defensive guard here.
Kirin 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.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bundy is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Bundy trying to control but Kirin is working from the bottom.
Bundy with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Bundy drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kirin manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bundy has Kirin in his guard.#REVB#
Kirin trying to control but Bundy is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kokkoro Kirin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kirin 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kokkoro Kirin!
An out of breath and clearly excited Kokkoro Kirin thanked Stoner's Killer Apparel for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: DMMA 282 Cowan vs Greene
Date: Jan 14, 2024

#R1#
Kirin takes a jab right on the kisser.
Cortez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kirin.
Kirin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cortez shoots in for a takedown but Kirin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kirin! But no joy.
Cortez swings for the body but Kirin moves out of range.
Kirin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kirin doesn't manage to clinch there - Cortez circles away.
Kirin lands with a cross.
Cortez 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.
Kirin slaps away a takedown attempt from Cortez, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD#
Cortez closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kirin quickly recovers to half guard.
Cortez tries to pass to full mount but Kirin defends it.
Cortez perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Cortez is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Kirin is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Don Cortez!
After the fight, Don Cortez was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: DMMA 274 Okungwu vs Temidare
Date: Dec 23, 2023

#R1#
Kirin wants to clinch up but Thorn keeps it at a distance.
Thorn feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kirin cracks Thorn with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kirin tries to clinch but Thorn moves away
and Thorn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thorn swats away the attempt to clinch by Kirin.
Kirin tries a head kick but it misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Thorn blocks the leg kick.
Thorn appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kirin throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kirin. Thorn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kirin checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorn gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kirin misses with a hook
and Thorn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Kokkoro Kirin has been cut.
Kirin throws out a leg kick but Thorn moves out of range and Kirin only half commits.
Thorn takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kirin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T1#
Kirin tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Thorn makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kirin lands a nice looking body shot.
Kirin works Thorn's body with a nice hook.
Kirin moves out of range as Thorn throws a body kick.
Thorn throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Kirin has closed the distance and engaged Thorn in a clinch.
A short right from Kirin on the inside.
Thorn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kirin backwards.
Kirin's coach down at Gumburcules Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kirin's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Thorn is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kirin lands a shoulder strike.
Kirin lands an uppercut.
Thorn tries a body shot but Kirin blocks it.
Thorn is stalling here.
Kirin has a couple of punches blocked by Thorn. #T2#
Thorn struggles to land a body shot inside as Kirin controls his hands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kirin utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kirin.
Kirin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Thorn avoids it.#BC#
Thorn breaks from the clinch.
A leg kick checked by Thorn.
Kirin lands a jab.
Kirin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kirin moves in looking to clinch but Thorn pushes him off.
Kirin doesn't manage to clinch there - Thorn circles away.
Kirin jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL2#
Kirin rushes Thorn and presses him up against the cage.
Thorn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kirin backwards. #T3#
Thorn tries a body shot but Kirin blocks it.
Nice body punch from Kirin.
A hook to the body from Thorn.
Thorn tries to work over Kirin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hand to the body from Thorn.
Thorn misses with a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Thorn.
Thorn tries to throw a body punch but Kirin avoids it by throwing Thorn back against the cage.
Thorn misses with a punch to the body.
Kirin tries a body shot but Thorn blocks it.
Thorn blocks an uppercut.
Thorn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thorn tries to throw a body punch but Kirin avoids it by throwing Thorn back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thorn creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Thorn can't find room to land a body shot as Kirin controls the action. #BC#
Thorn manages to break the clinch.
Kirin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Thorn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
It looked like Thorn was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kirin.#T4#
Thorn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thorn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kirin throws out the jab.
Thorn thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kirin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kirin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes 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!
Kirin tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Kirin closes the distance and pushes Thorn back into the cage.
Thorn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thorn misses with a punch to the body.
Kirin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Thorn lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Thorn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A short left from Thorn.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kokkoro Kirin will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kokkoro Kirin's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Kirin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Thorn.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kirin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Thorn throwing a counter right hand but Kirin manages to avoid it.
Kirin scores with a jab to the body.
Thorn throws a body punch but Kirin moves out of range.
Kirin lands a nice shot to the body. #CL2#
Kirin moves into the clinch.
Thorn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thorn avoids a wild elbow strike from Kirin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorn stalls.
I was talking to Thorn's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC#
Thorn breaks from the clinch.
Thorn is looking to wear down Kirin with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kirin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kirin takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#T1#
Thorn takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Thorn takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Thorn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kirin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Thorn.
Thorn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thorn throws a jab but it's blocked by Kirin.
Kirin has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A chopping leg kick lands by Thorn.
Kirin with a nice cross.#CUT2#It looks like Haw Thorn has been cut.
A head kick misses from Kirin.
Kirin misses the shot to the body.
Kirin thuds his right hand into Thorn's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kokkoro Kirin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kirin throws a body punch but Thorn moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Thorn.#T2#
Kirin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Thorn manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Thorn tried to counter with a leg kick but Kirin avoided it.
Kokkoro Kirin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kirin tries to clinch up.
Jab from Kirin.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kirin misses with a wild body shot.
Kirin misses with a few strikes there.
Thorn takes a shot to the body in his stride. #CL2#
Kirin closes the distance and clinches.
Kirin misses with some punches.
Kirin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kirin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thorn backwards.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kirin fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Thorn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kirin fails in his attempt to clinch. #T3#
Kirin wants to clinch.
Thorn is looking to counter punch.
Kirin misses with a body punch
and Thorn counters with a nice uppercut.
Thorn fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Thorn throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kirin counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kirin throws an off balance right hand
and Thorn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A low kick lands for Thorn.
Kirin swings widly with a right hand
and Thorn makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kirin throws a hook to the side of Thorn's head but Thorn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thorn is looking to counter punch.
Kirin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thorn.
Kirin throws an overhand right that lands on Thorn's shoulder, as Thorn tries to avoid the shot.
Thorn moves away from the strike by Kirin. #T4#
Thorn takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kirin looks to score with a jab to the body but Thorn is just out of range.
Kirin lands a lovely overhand right.
A big right from Kirin misses.
Thorn seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thorn swings widly with a right hand
and Kirin counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Kirin.
Thorn wants to land a leg kick but Kirin is out of range.
Kirin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kirin misses with a hook to the body
and Thorn makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Kirin really felt that one!
A clash of legs there as Thorn blocks the low kick.
And Thorn counters with a quick kick to the body but Kirin blocks it.
Kirin throws a lazy uppercut
and Thorn counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kirin is breathing heavily.
Kirin falls off balance throwing a combination
and Thorn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kokkoro Kirin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Kirin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thorn.
Haw Thorn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A slow jab from Kirin misses its intended target.
Thorn throwing a counter right hand but Kirin manages to avoid it.
A shot to the body from Kirin misses
and Thorn counters with a nice body shot.
Thorn just misses with a punch to the body.
Kirin throws a body shot but no joy.
Thorn throws a series of punches but Kirin avoids them all with ease.
Kirin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Thorn lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Kirin misses with a body punch
and Thorn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thorn connects with a right hand. Kirin shakes it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kirin fails in his attempt to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Thorn misses the target.
Kirin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kirin is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Kirin is looking to clinch.
Kirin misses with a double jab. #T1#
Kirin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kirin misses with the body kick#KD#
and Thorn counters with a crisp one two that drops Kirin! Thorn thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Kirin to his feet! Kirin is in big trouble!
Kirin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kirin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Thorn counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Haw Thorn!
During a confident post fight interview, Haw Thorn thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: DMMA 268 Klimenko vs Kersikov
Date: Dec 03, 2023

#R1#
Hardin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kirin. Kirin obviously looking to wear him down.
A telegraphed right hand from Hardin misses the target.
Hardin throws a lazy right hand but Kirin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kirin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hardin.
Hardin throws a lazy right hand but Kirin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Kirin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hardin misses with a wild body shot.
Kirin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hardin.
Kirin looks to score with a jab to the body but Hardin is just out of range.
Kirin jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Good work by Kirin as he checks the leg kick.
Kirin swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hardin jabs Kirin right on the nose. Kirin blinks but takes it well.#CUT2#It looks like Kokkoro Kirin has been cut.
Kirin tries to work over Hardin's front leg with a kick but Hardin checks it.
Kirin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hardin.#CL#
Kirin has closed the distance and engaged Hardin in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Kirin fails to land.
Kirin scores with a hook to the body.
Kirin tries to work over Hardin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kirin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kirin tries a body shot but Hardin blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Hardin fails to land.
Hardin tries to work over Kirin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kirin. #T1#
Kirin has a couple of punches blocked by Hardin.
Hardin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kirin.
Kirin throws a head punch that misses.
Kirin throws a punch but it's blocked by Hardin.
Hardin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kirin backwards.
Hardin throws a punch but it's blocked by Kirin.
A short right from Hardin.
Kirin misses with the head strike.
A nice left hand lands by Kirin.
Kirin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC2#
Hardin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kirin throws a poor cross that misses
and Hardin counters with a straight right hand.
Kirin sizes up Hardin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hardin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Kirin misses the target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hardin looks to score with a jab to the body but Kirin is just out of range.
Kirin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hardin doesn't seem bothered though.
Hardin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kirin finds it's way round the side to connect with Hardin's head.
Hardin moves out of range of the leg kick from Kirin.
Hardin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hardin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2#
Hardin misses with a wild body shot.
Hardin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kirin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hardin slips under a jab.
Hardin throws out a counter right but Kirin avoids it with no problem.
Hardin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL#
Kirin darts in and clinches Hardin up against the cage.
Hardin throws a head punch that misses.
Hardin misses with the head strike.
Hardin throws a punch but it's blocked by Kirin.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hardin.
A short right from Kirin on the inside.
Kirin blocking some punches.
Hardin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hardin can't find room to land a body shot as Kirin controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hardin.
Hardin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kirin misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Hardin fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kirin.
Hardin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kirins head.
Kirin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kirin blocking some punches. #T3#
Kirin misses with a punch to the body.
Kirin throws an elbow that misses.
A hook to the body from Kirin.
Hardin lands with a right to the head.
Kirin lands with a left to the head.
Kirin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hardin's elbow.
Kirin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kirin lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Hardin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kirin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hardin's elbow.
A right hand to the body from Kirin.
Hardin lands a nice shot to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kirin.
Hardin misses with the head strike.
Hardin digs a right hand underneath Kirin's ribcage. Kirin let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kirin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hardin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kirin misses with an elbow over the top.
Hardin has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kirin seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Hardin can turn it around.
Kirin presses Hardin against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kirin misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Kirin lands a body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kirin throws an elbow but it misses.
Hardin takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#It looks like John Wesley Hardin has been cut.
Kirin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kirin prevents a body shot from Hardin.
Kirin throws a punch but it's blocked by Hardin.
Kirin blocks a body shot from Hardin.
Kirin blocking some punches.
A right hand to the body from Kirin.
A right hook to the body lands for Kirin.
Hardin looks winded!
Hardin can't break the clinch.
Nice body punch from Kirin.
Kirin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kirin misses with an elbow over the top.
Kirin throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kirin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kirin lands a body punch.
Kirin lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hardin takes a shot to the head.
Kirin lands a nice uppercut.
Kirin digs a right hand underneath Hardin's ribcage. Hardin let out a lung full of air as it connected.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kokkoro Kirin dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
A chopping leg kick lands by Kirin.
Hardin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kirin lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice shot lands for Kirin.
Hardin misses with a body punch
and Kirin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kirin cracks Hardin with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kirin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hardin throws a shot from downtown. Kirin moves away and avoids it.
Kirin tries to clinch but Hardin is having none of it.
Hardin misses with a wild body shot.
Hardin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kirin finds it's way round the side to connect with Hardin's head.
Kirin clobbers Hardin with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hardin tries to work over Kirin's front leg with a kick but Kirin checks it.
A shot to the liver by Kirin. Beautiful body shot.
Kirin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hardin can do to turn this around?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kirin works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kirin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kirin scores with a hook.
Hardin is breathing heavily.
Kirin throws a leg kick but Hardin moved away.#T1#
Kirin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hardin throws out a counter right but Kirin avoids it with no problem.
Hardin is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kirin.
A shot to the body from Kirin misses
and Hardin counters with a three punch combo that has Kirin backing up. Kirin nods at Hardin to acknowledge the strikes.
Hardin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kirin.#KD#
Kirin lands a left and a right that send Hardin crashing to the mat, dazed. Kirin thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Hardin is rocked!
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!
Kirin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hardin is still on wobbly legs! Can Kirin finish him?
Hardin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kirin Throws a clean left jab. Kirin Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with Hardin's chin! Hardin crumbles to the ground and Kirin follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by Kirin!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kokkoro Kirin!
Kokkoro Kirin gave a mention to Stoner's Killer Apparel in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
The defeated John Wesley Hardin had this to say: 'This is a very disappointing loss for my camp. We'll bust our asses to improve and run this one back.'.

Event: DMMA 256 Thorn vs Kirin
Date: Nov 04, 2023

#R1#
Thorn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kirin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thorn drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nice straight punches there by Kirin. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kirin.
Kirin throws a head kick but Thorn moves out of range.
Thorn seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kirin misses with an uppercut
and Thorn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Kokkoro Kirin has been cut.
Kirin connects with a body shot.
Kirin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thorn manages to avoid it.
Kirin falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Thorn counter with a right hand.
Thorn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kirin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Thorn's hands.
Kirin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Thorn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kirin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thorn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thorn thinks about countering with a body kick.
Thorn with the inside leg kick.
Kirin tries to clinch up.
It looked like Thorn was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T1#
Thorn needs to keep his hands up - Kirin had a free shot at his head there.#CL2#
Kirin closes the distance and clinches.
Nice elbow from Kirin. #CUT2#It looks like Haw Thorn has been cut.
Thorn prevents a body shot from Kirin.
Kirin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kirin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kirin blocks a body shot from Thorn.
Thorn stalls.
Kirin tries to work over Thorn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thorn has Kirin pressed against the cage. #BC#
Thorn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thorn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thorn takes one to the side of the head.
Thorn gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T2#
Kirin connects with a leg kick.
Kirin misses with a looping right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kirin throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nice body punch from Kirin.
Kirin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thorn walks into a jab.
Kirin throws out a powerful jab.
Kirin with a jab.
Kirin darts in trying to clinch
and Kirin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kirin looks to score with a jab to the body but Thorn is just out of range.
As Kirin looks to move away, Thorn throws a big counter combo but Kirin just gets out of the way.
Kirin misses with a shot to the body
and Thorn counters with a nice kick to the body. #T3#
Kirin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Thorn.
Kirin misses with a jab to the body
letting Thorn counter with a right hand.
Thorn slips under a jab from Kirin.
Thorn is looking to counter punch.
Kirin avoids the head kick by Thorn.
Thorn drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kirin throws a right hand that misses
and Thorn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kirin connects with the punch.
Kirin has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kirin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kirin throws a jab when Thorn was well out of range.
Thorn misses with a hook
and Kirin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kirin scores with a sloppy right hand. Thorn should have avoided that one.
Kirin takes a swing at Thorn's ribcage but misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kirin connects with a leg kick. #T4#
Kirin just misses with a punch to the body.
Kirin cracks Thorn with an open hand slap.
Kirin takes a swing at Thorn's ribcage but misses.
As Kirin looks to move away, Thorn throws a big counter combo but Kirin just gets out of the way.
Kirin slips a straight right by Thorn.
Kirin is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Kirin misses with a hook
and Thorn counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Thorn moves out of range of the strikes.
Thorn appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kirin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thorn appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kirin misses the jab.
Kirin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Thorn. Thorn circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kirin throws a shot from downtown. Thorn moves away and avoids it.
Kirin's coach down at Gumburcules Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kirin's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Kirin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Thorn has time to react.
Kirin throws an off balance right hand
and Thorn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kirin is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Thorn had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab from Thorn finds it's way through Kirin's defenses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kokkoro Kirin dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Thorn sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kokkoro Kirin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kirin throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Thorn swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A clash of legs there as Kirin blocks the low kick.#CL2#
Kirin closes the distance and pushes Thorn back into the cage.#BC#
Thorn manages to break the clinch.
Thorn thows a body kick. Kirin tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Kirin tries to clinch up but Thorn circles away and keeps his distance.
Thorn throws a quick counter head kick but Kirin was just out of range.
Kirin misses with a hook
and Thorn counters with a nice body kick.
Kirin dips to his left and cracks Thorn with an uppercut!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It looked like Thorn was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kirin blocks a head kick by Thorn.
Thorn scores with a spinning back kick!
Kirin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thorn was well out of range. Poor timing from Kirin.
Kirin looks to land a left hand but Thorn moved out of range nicely.
Thorn is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T1#
Kirin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thorn.
Kirin misses the body punch
and Thorn counters with a series of strikes. Kirin will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kirin sizes up Thorn with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kirin misses with an uppercut. Thorn saw that one coming.
Kirin moves out of range of the body kick.
Kirin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thorn ducks right into an uppercut from Kirin.
Kirin misses with a hook
and Thorn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thorn keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kirin misses with a jab to the body
and Thorn counters with a nice leg kick.
Kirin is breathing heavily.
Kirin has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Thorn.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Thorn. Kirin shrugs it off though. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thorn. Kirin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kirin throws an off balance right hand
and Thorn counters with a thumping low kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Thorn.
Kokkoro Kirin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thorn lands a front kick.
Kirin has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Thorn.
Kirin steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Thorn. That one must have hurt.
Kirin blocks the body kick.
A swing and a miss from Kirin.
Thorn was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Thorn fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kirin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kirin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Both fighters circling a little - Thorn finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Kirin walks into a left hand.
Kirin moves forwards but Thorn connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T3##KD#
Thorn cracks Kirin with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Thorn has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Kirin to stand back up!#ROC#Kirin is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Kokkoro Kirin's cut even more.
Thorn feints a jab and as Kirin dips his head, Thorn unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Kirin right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Kirin falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Thorn smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Haw Thorn!
Haw Thorn retains his super heavyweight title!
An out of breath Haw Thorn thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: DMMA 246 Kersikov vs Pinkman 2
Date: Oct 08, 2023

#R1#
Kirin darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Holliday has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Italian Job in the buildup to the fight.
Holliday ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Holliday is looking for a counter combo.
Kirin throws a poor cross that misses
and Holliday counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#It looks like Kokkoro Kirin has been cut.
Kirin's coach down at Gumburcules Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kirin's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Kirin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The crowd cheers as Kirin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Holliday doesn't seem phased though.
Holliday moves out of range as Kirin throws a body kick.
Kirin misses the shot to the body.
Kokkoro Kirin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kirin avoids the body shot from Holliday.
Holliday uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kirin.
Holliday doesn't manage to clinch there - Kirin circles away.
Holliday takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kirin just misses with a punch to the body.
Kirin digs a good body shot into Holliday's ribs.
Holliday stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kirin.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kirin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Holliday takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T1#
Kirin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kirin misses with a straight left.
Kirin tries to clinch there but Holliday circles away.
Kirin lands a nice looking body shot.
Kirin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kirin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Decent striking displayed by Holliday there.
Holliday keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kirin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jab, jab by Holliday - just one landing.
Kirin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kirin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kirin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Holliday appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kirin wants to slow Holliday down by chopping away at his legs.
Holliday defending well as Kirin loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
Holliday throws a poor cross that misses
and Kirin counters with a straight right hand.
Kirin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Holliday's sensitive parts.
Kirin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kirin is looking to slow Holliday down with leg kicks.
Kirin misses with a wild body shot.
Holliday takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Holliday is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kirin.
Kirin lands a nice looking body shot.
Holliday is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Holliday shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kirin eats them both and turns towards Holliday to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Holliday ducks under a wild hook from Kirin.
Kirin lands a jab.#T3#
Holliday dodges the punch combination from Kirin.
Holliday throws a right hand that misses
and Kirin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kirin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kirin thuds his right hand into Holliday's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kirin looks to land a left hand but Holliday moved out of range nicely.
Holliday throws the left hand but Kirin avoids the punch easily.#CL#
Holliday darts in and clinches Kirin up against the cage.
Kirin throws a head punch that misses.
Kirin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Holliday's elbow.
Kirin lands a body shot in the clinch.
Holliday doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kirin misses with some punches.
Kirin lands a body shot.
Holliday tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
Holliday stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kirin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kirin tries to throw a body punch but Holliday avoids it by throwing Kirin back against the cage.
Holliday can't find room to land a body shot as Kirin controls the action.
Holliday has a couple of punches blocked by Kirin.
Kirin misses with some punches.
Holliday tries a body shot but Kirin blocks it.
Kirin lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short uppercut from Kirin.
Holliday digs a right hand underneath Kirin's ribcage. Kirin let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kirin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kirin comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#It looks like John Henry Holliday has been cut.
Holliday misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kirin misses with a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Holliday misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kirin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kirin misses with some punches.
Kirin tries to work over Holliday's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Holliday blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kokkoro Kirin dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Kirin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Holliday tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kirin manages to circle out of the way.
Kirin missing with a left hand there. Holliday was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Holliday wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Holliday fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kirin is out of range.
Holliday throws a jab when Kirin was well out of range.
Holliday tries to clinch there but Kirin circles away.
Kirin scores with a shot to the body.
A slow jab from Kirin misses its intended target.
Kirin lands with a shot to the body.
No joy there for Holliday, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kirin cracks a nice hook into Holliday's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kirin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kirin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kirin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kirin bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Holliday avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Holliday, as that shot connected.
Kirin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A big left from Kirin misses.
Jab by Kirin.
Kirin scores with a body shot.
Kirin misses with a low kick.
Kirin looks to land a left hand but Holliday moved out of range nicely.
Holliday tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kirin manages to circle out of the way.#CL#
Holliday pushes Kirin up against the cage in a clinch.
Holliday has a couple of punches blocked by Kirin.
A short uppercut from Holliday.
Holliday tries to throw a body punch but Kirin avoids it by throwing Holliday back against the cage.
Holliday lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kirin digs a right hand underneath Holliday's ribcage. Holliday let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kirin blocks an uppercut.
Holliday throws a head punch that misses.
Holliday has a couple of punches blocked by Kirin.
Kokkoro Kirin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kirin misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T2#
Holliday tries to work over Kirin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kirin lands a good knee to the midsection. Holliday won't want to take too many of those.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kirin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kirin tries to land knees in the clinch but Holliday avoids the damage to the body.
Kirin crunches a lovely knee into Holliday's ribcage.
Kirin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kirin struggles to land a body shot inside as Holliday controls his hands.
Kirin lands an uppercut.
Kirin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Holliday's elbow.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kirin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Holliday tries to work over Kirin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A shot in the inside from Kirin.
Kirin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kirin misses with a punch to the body.
Holliday tries to throw a body punch but Kirin avoids it by throwing Holliday back against the cage.
Holliday misses with a body punch.
Kirin scores a nice knee to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kirin. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kirin.
Kirin lands a hook that snaps the head of Holliday backwards.
Kirin missing with knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kirin.
Holliday dodges an elbow strike from Kirin.
Kirin struggles to land a body shot inside as Holliday controls his hands.
Kirin throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Holliday misses with a body punch.
A short right from Kirin on the inside.
Kirin works on Holliday's body with a couple of short punches.
Kirin can't find room to land a body shot as Holliday controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Kirin fails to land.
Holliday misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kirin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Holliday blocks the elbow strike.
Holliday is trying to maintain a safe position but Kirin gets an underhook and turns Holliday into the cage.
Kirin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kirin misses with a punch to the body.
Kirin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Holliday backwards. #T4#
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kirin.
Kirin lands a body shot in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kirin misses with a punch on the inside.
Kirin presses Holliday against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Kirin.
Kirin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Holliday backwards.
Kirin lands a right hand.
Kirin lands a body shot.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kirin throws an elbow but misses.
Kirin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kirin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Holliday tries to work over Kirin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kirin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Holliday backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kirin.
Holliday throws a punch but it's blocked by Kirin.
Kirin unloads a knee to the mid-section. Holliday lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kirin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Holliday's elbow.
Kirin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Holliday is defending well for now.
Kirin scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kokkoro Kirin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Kirin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Holliday takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Holliday displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kirin throws out the jab.
Holliday on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kirin plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Kirin misses with an uppercut.
Kirin lands a right hook to the body.
Kirin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Holliday appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kirin feints a jab promting Holliday to slip. Kirin then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Holliday slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Kirin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Holliday blocks a head kick by Kirin.
Kirin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kirin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Kirin connects with a single shot there.
Kirin with the inside leg kick.
Holliday connects with a solid leg kick.
Holliday walks into a left hand.
Holliday swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kirin works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Holliday throws a hook to the side of Kirin's head but Kirin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kirin. Holliday does a little dance to reset his feet.
Holliday wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Kirin lands a right hook to the body.
Kirin lands a right hook to the body.
Holliday avoids the head kick by Kirin.
Kirin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Holliday moves away.
Kirin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T2#
Kirin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kirin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Holliday throws a hook but Kirin avoids it easily.
Holliday misses the jab.
Kirin is looking to clinch.
Kirin misses with a kick to the body.
Kirin catches Holliday with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kirin throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kirin misses with a body shot.
Kirin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Holliday looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Holliday looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kirin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Holliday tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kirin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kokkoro Kirin seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3#
Kirin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kirin with a hook.
Holliday uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kirin.#CL2#
Kirin moves into the clinch.
Kirin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Holliday backwards.
Holliday lands a nice shot to the body.
Holliday tries to work over Kirin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Holliday scores with a shot to the side of Kirin's head.
Holliday prevents a body shot from Kirin.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Holliday.
Kirin struggles to land a body shot inside as Holliday controls his hands.
Holliday pushes Kirin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Holliday tries to work over Kirin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Holliday misses with a body punch.
Holliday tries a body shot but Kirin blocks it.
Holliday tries a body shot but Kirin blocks it. #T4#
Holliday tries to throw a body punch but Kirin avoids it by throwing Holliday back against the cage.
Kirin can't find room to land a body shot as Holliday controls the action.
Kirin tries to throw a body punch but Holliday avoids it by throwing Kirin back against the cage.
Kirin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Holliday tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kirin's elbow.
Kirin can't find room to land a body shot as Holliday controls the action.
Holliday lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Holliday can't find room to land a body shot as Kirin controls the action.
Holliday prevents a body shot from Kirin.
Kirin misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kirin.
Kirin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Holliday misses with a punch to the body.
Holliday misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kirin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Holliday scores with a hook to the body.
Kirin prevents a body shot from Holliday.
Kirin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kokkoro Kirin really dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Holliday tries to clinch up but Kirin circles away and keeps his distance.
Kirin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kirin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kirin attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Holliday on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kirin. Kirin obviously looking to wear him down.
Good standup being displayed there by Kirin as he connects with a hook.
Holliday with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kirin to score with a decent uppercut.
Kirin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kirin tries to score with a low kick but Holliday moves his leg out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holliday takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kirin throws the left hand but Holliday avoids the punch easily.
Kirin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kirin there as he acknowledges the shot.
Holliday uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kirin.#T1#
Holliday stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kirin.
Nice body punch from Kirin.
Holliday misses with a hook. Kirin ducked under it nicely.
Holliday throws a shot from downtown. Kirin moves away and avoids it.
Kirin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Holliday is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kirin defending well as Holliday loads up on a big left hand.
Kirin missing with a left hand there. Holliday was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Holliday swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Holliday tries to clinch up.
Kirin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Holliday sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Holliday wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kirin circles away from the clinch attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Kirin misses the target.
Kirin throws out a powerful jab.
Kirin missing with a left hand there. Holliday was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2#
Kirin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Holliday sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kirin throws a lazy uppercut
and Holliday counters with a stiff right hand.
Holliday takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kirin looks to land a left hand but Holliday moved out of range nicely.
Kirin cracks Holliday with a good jab.
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!
Kirin throws a push kick but Holliday slaps the foot to one side.
Kirin throws a jab when Holliday was well out of range.
Holliday swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Holliday tries to close the distance and clinch but Kirin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kirin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Holliday's hands.
Kirin fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Holliday checks it well.
Kirin scores with a nice head shot.
Holliday tries to clinch up.#T3#
Kirin with a jab.
Kirin misses with a shot to the body
and Holliday counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kirin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice leg kick from Kirin, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kirin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Holliday.
Holliday misses with a straight left.
Kirin throws a looping overhand right but Holliday ducks down to avoid it.
Kirin misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kirin misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Kirin clinches with his opponent.
Holliday lands with a left to the head.
Holliday misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kirin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Holliday working aggressively here. #T4#
A right handed body shot lands from Kirin.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Kirin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Holliday lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kirin backwards.
Holliday has a couple of punches blocked by Kirin.
Kirin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kirin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kirin can't find room to land a body shot as Holliday controls the action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Holliday.
Holliday on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kirin misses with a body punch.
Kirin tries to work over Holliday's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kirin lands an elbow inside that Holliday shrugs off.
Holliday goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kirin misses with some punches.
Kirin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kirin prevents a body shot from Holliday.
Kirin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kokkoro Kirin dominated that fourth round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Holliday's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R5#
Kirin slips under a jab from Holliday.
Holliday swinging wildly here.
Kirin connects with a nice looking jab.
Holliday keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kirin swings for the body but Holliday moves out of range.
Kirin looks to throw the jab but Holliday is out of range.
Kirin misses with a left hand
and Holliday counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holliday staying out of range there.
Holliday is looking to counter punch.
Kirin missing with a left hand there. Holliday was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kirin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kirin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Holliday.#T1#
Kirin cracks Holliday with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Holliday ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kirin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Holliday.
A jab from Kirin finds it's way through Holliday's defenses.
Kirin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Holliday manages to avoid it.
Holliday tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kirin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kirin ducks under a wild hook from Holliday.#CL#
Holliday closes the distance and clinches.
Stalling in the clinch from Holliday.
Kirin lands with a left to the head.
Kirin tries to work over Holliday's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Holliday tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Holliday scores with a hook to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kirin. #T2#
Holliday throws a punch but it's blocked by Kirin.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kirin.
Kirin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Holliday blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Kirin.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Holliday blocks a body shot from Kirin.
Holliday has a couple of punches blocked by Kirin.
Kirin can't find room to land a body shot as Holliday controls the action.
Kirin scores with a shoulder strike.
Kirin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Holliday.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Holliday.
Holliday lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kirin backwards.
Kirin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Holliday creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Holliday tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kirin's elbow.
Holliday lands with a light punch inside.
Kirin is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?#T3#
Kirin creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Good body shot from Holliday.
Holliday pushes Kirin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Holliday working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Holliday throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kirin prevents a body shot from Holliday.
Kirin prevents a body shot from Holliday.
Holliday tries to throw a body punch but Kirin avoids it by throwing Holliday back against the cage.
Holliday lands a body punch.
Holliday digs a right hand into Kirin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kirin's gas tank.
Holliday scores with a hook to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Holliday.
Holliday lands a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Holliday.
Holliday digs a right hand into Kirin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kirin's gas tank.
Kirin blocks a body shot from Holliday.
Holliday tries a body shot but Kirin blocks it.
Holliday blocks an uppercut. #T4#
Holliday tries to throw a body punch but Kirin avoids it by throwing Holliday back against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Holliday.
Kirin cracks Holliday with a nice body shot.
Holliday has a couple of punches blocked by Kirin.
Kirin blocks a body shot from Holliday.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kirin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Holliday misses with a body punch.
Kirin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Holliday or not.
Kirin blocks an uppercut.
Kirin blocks an uppercut.
Holliday blocks an uppercut.
Holliday tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kirin's elbow.
Holliday struggles to land a body shot inside as Kirin controls his hands.
Kirin prevents a body shot from Holliday.
Kirin working aggressively here.
Kirin swings wildly with an uppercut but Holliday uses good head movement to avoid it.
John Henry Holliday has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Holliday tries to throw a body punch but Kirin avoids it by throwing Holliday back against the cage.

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 John Henry Holliday.
Well Kirin 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 46:50
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 46:49
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kokkoro Kirin!
After the big win, Kokkoro Kirin made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Furnace Performance ðŸ”¥ and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: DMMA 239 Doomsday vs Nakamura
Date: Sep 17, 2023

#R1#
Bundy shoots for a takedown but Kirin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD#
Bundy decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Well, if Bundy is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Bundy looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Bundy is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kirin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bundy.
Bundy prevents Kirin from improving his position.
Bundy 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bundy looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bundy will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1#
Bundy thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kirin is trying to stand.
Bundy wants to control but Kirin is keeping him busy.
Kirin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bundy. #SUB#
Bundy looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB#
Bundy is working for a kimura but Kirin is defending it quite comfortably.
Kirin wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Well, if Bundy is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Bundy trying to control from half guard but Kirin is working away. #SUB#
Bundy is working for a submission of some sort.
Bundy trying to control the action but Kirin is working from the bottom.
Bundy missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T3##SUB#
Bundy looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Bundy controlling the pace.
Bundy is looking to take a break and control but Kirin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bundy lands with a shot to the body.
Kirin throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and Bundy counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Bundy is trying to work for a kimura but Kirin is defending well. #T4##SUB#
Bundy is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kirin defends it well.
Kirin gets full guard.
Bundy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kirin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bundy looking to pass the guard.
Bundy trying to control but Kirin is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kirin wants to get back to his feet but Bundy is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ted Bundy 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#
Nice defenses there by Bundy.
Bundy feinted with a counter takedown.
Bundy connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bundy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kirin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kirin lands a nice shot that snaps Bundy's head back.
Bundy scores with a sloppy right hand. Kirin should have avoided that one. #CUT#It looks like Kokkoro Kirin has been cut.
Bundy with a nice cross.
Kirin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bundy.
Kirin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bundy throws an off balance right hand
and Kirin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bundy lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bundy stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kirin.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kirin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bundy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bundy attempts a counter takedown but Kirin avoids it well and moves away.
Kirin throws an overhand right that lands on Bundy's shoulder, as Bundy tries to avoid the shot.
Kirin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bundy on the side of the head.
Bundy throws a lazy right hand but Kirin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kirin misses with a straight right.
Kirin misses with an uppercut. Bundy saw that one coming.
Bundy dips to his left and cracks Kirin with an uppercut!
Kirin lands a right hook to the body. #T1#
Kirin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bundy checks a leg kick nicely.
Kirin throws a hook to the side of Bundy's head but Bundy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bundy dives in and grabs Kirin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kirin pushes down on Bundy's head and hops out.
Bundy has his takedown stuffed
and Kirin counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ted Bundy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kirin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bundy stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kirin.
Bundy is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bundy misses with a takedown attempt - Kirin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kirin's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kirin duly obliges.
Kirin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kirin there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kirin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A punch lands to the side of Kirin 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bundy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kirin.
Bundy feinted with a counter takedown.
Nice takedown defense from Kirin. No joy for Bundy on that attempt. #T2#
Bundy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kirin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bundy misses with a hook. Kirin ducked under it nicely.
Bundy is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Bundy misses with a looping right.#TD#
Bundy decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Bundy lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kirin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bundy.
Kirin is looking to control Bundy's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kirin avoid being mounted?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kirin tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Bundy manages to move to mount!
Bundy prevents Kirin from getting the reversal.#T3#
Bundy really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bundy wants to control the pace but Kirin is squirming around nicely.
Bundy tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kirin blocking the ground and pound.
Bundy wants to control the pace but Kirin is squirming around nicely.
Kirin tries to lock up and control but Bundy gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kirin is trying to escape the mount. #T4#
Kirin tries to hold on but Bundy pushes him away.
Bundy controlling from the full mount.
Kirin tries to hold on but Bundy pushes him away.
Bundy lands a heavy elbow.
Bundy can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kirin is looking to escape. #SUB#
Bundy looking for a guillotine from mount but Kirin is having none of it.
Bundy landing strikes from the mount and Kirin is in trouble! #SUB#
Bundy goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Kirin turns into him and now he's in Bundy's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kokkoro Kirin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Kokkoro Kirin'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. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Bundy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kokkoro Kirin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bundy defending well as Kirin loads up on a big left hand.
Kirin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bundy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kirin misses with a hook.
Kirin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kirin misses the shot to the body. #TD#
Bundy shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Bundy was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Kirin is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bundy's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Bundy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kirin looks like he's trying to stand up. #T1#
Kirin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bundy tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kirin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bundy scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kirin works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bundy won't allow Kirin to sweep him here. #SUB#
Bundy drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kirin dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Kirin trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bundy's guard.#SU2#
Kirin decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Bundy, up you get! #T2#
Bundy blocks a jab.
Kirin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bundy was well out of range. Poor timing from Kirin.
Kirin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bundy manages to avoid it.
Bundy goes for a double leg but Kirin avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kirin continues to drive forward.
Kirin throws a punch but it's blocked by Bundy.
Kirin prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kirin misses with a punch to the body.
Kirin misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kirin.
Kirin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kirin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bundy is defending well for now.
Bundy is trying to drag Kirin to the mat but Kirin just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ted Bundy. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3##TD#
Bundy ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Bundy no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Kirin postures up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bundy is on top in guard. #REVR#
Bundy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bundy scoring with some ground and pound.
Bundy 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.
Bundy trying to move into half guard but instead Kirin has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Kirin must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kirin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bundy is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Kirin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bundy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kirin has managed to get both his arms back between Bundy's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kirin wanted to stand there but Bundy had control of the position. #T4##SUB#
Bundy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kirin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bundy is keeping the position for now.
Kirin preventing the sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kirin pushing down on Bundy's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kirin wants to get back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kokkoro Kirin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kirin 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Kokkoro Kirin!
Kokkoro Kirin made sure to mention his sponsor, Furnace Performance ðŸ”¥ in his post fight interview.

Event: DMMA 229 Pinkman vs Kersikov
Date: Aug 26, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Tatum rushes Kirin and presses him up against the cage.
Tatum misses with a knee to the head.
Tatum throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kirin blocks it with crossed arms.
Tatum misses with the head strike.
Tatum wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tatum's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tatum misses with a body punch.
Kirin definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tatum misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tatum throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kirin blocks it with crossed arms.
Tatum trying to land knees to the body.
Kirin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tatum tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kirin avoids it.
A right hook to the body lands for Kirin.
Tatum looks winded!
Kirin lands a nice shot to the body.
Kirin lands a shoulder strike.
Kirin lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kirin scores with a shoulder strike.
Kirin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kirin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kirin.
Kirin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tatum backwards.
Kirin lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#It looks like Dredd Tatum has been cut.
Kirin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Kirin. #T1#
Kirin cracks Tatum with a nice body shot.
Tatum's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tatum blocks a body shot from Kirin.
Kirin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kirin lands a shot to the body.
Kirin lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Kirin on the inside. #ROC#Tatum is rocked!
A right handed body shot lands from Kirin.
Tatum is still on wobbly legs! Can Kirin finish him?
A right hand to the body from Kirin.
Clinched against the cage, Kirin lands a big elbow that drops Tatum! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Tatum is complaining that he's OK but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kokkoro Kirin!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Kokkoro Kirin made sure he mentioned Furnace Performance ðŸ”¥, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: DMMA 220 Narushima vs Barboza
Date: Aug 02, 2023

#R1#
A head kick misses from Lee.
Kirin feints a counter leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The fighters circling - Kirin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kirin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kirin tries to land a leg kick but Lee saw it coming and moves away.
It looked like Lee was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Lee has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Jungle Room in the buildup to the fight.
Kirin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kokkoro Kirin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kirin lands a jab to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Alexander Lee has been cut.
Lee ducks right into an uppercut from Kirin.
Lee keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kirin.
Kirin's coach down at Gumburcules Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kirin's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Lee misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kirin doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Lee with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #CL2#
Kirin clinches up against the cage.
A short right from Kirin on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body punch from Kirin.
Lee with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kirin tries a body shot but Lee blocks it.
Kirin lands an uppercut.
Kirin managing to block the knees to the body from Lee.
Lee lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kirin blocks an elbow strike.
Kirin pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T1#
Kirin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kirin misses with a punch to the body.
Kirin pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Lee.
Good body shot from Kirin.
A right hand to the body from Lee.
Kirin presses Lee against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lee is breathing heavily.
Lee tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lee avoids a wild elbow strike from Kirin.
Kirin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kirin lands with a left to the head.
Kirin looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Lee swings wildly with an uppercut but Kirin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lee working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Good body shot from Kirin.
Kirin tries to throw a body punch but Lee avoids it by throwing Kirin back against the cage.
Lee using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kirin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #T2#
Kirin lands with a left to the head.
Lee misses with a body punch.
Kirin tries to throw a body punch but Lee avoids it by throwing Kirin back against the cage.
Kirin lands a body punch.
Lee tries to land knees in the clinch but Kirin avoids the damage to the body.
Kirin blocks an elbow strike from Lee.
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!
Good body shot from Kirin.
Kirin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kirin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kirin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kirin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kirin can't find room to land a body shot as Lee controls the action.
Kirin gets through Lee's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kirin misses with a body punch.
Kirin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kirin works on Lee's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kirin.
Lee misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kirin cracks Lee with a nice body shot.#T3#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kirin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kirin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
Kirin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Good body shot from Kirin.
Kirin lands a shot to the body.
Kirin lands with a right to the head. #CUT2#Alexander Lee's cut is getting worse.
Kirin is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kirin presses Lee against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kirin misses with a punch to the body.
Kirin lands an elbow that stopped Lee in his tracks for a moment.
Kirin lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2#Alexander Lee's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Kirin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kirin cracks Lee with a nice body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kirin can't find room to land a body shot as Lee controls the action.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kirin.
Kirin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kirin lands a shot to the body.
Kirin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
Kirin throws an elbow but it's blocked. #T4#
Kirin misses with a punch to the body.
Kirin tries a body shot but Lee blocks it.
Kirin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kirin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
Lee struggles to land a body shot inside as Kirin controls his hands.
Kirin scores with a shoulder strike. #CUT2#Jeez, Alexander Lee's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Lee's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kirin struggles to land a body shot inside as Lee controls his hands.
Lee on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kirin struggles to land a body shot inside as Lee controls his hands.
Kirin blocks a body shot from Lee.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kirin lands a shoulder strike.
Kirin lands a nice elbow.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kokkoro Kirin!
Kokkoro Kirin gave a mention to Furnace Performance ðŸ”¥ in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: DMMA 211 Klimenko vs Outback 2
Date: Jul 05, 2023

#R1#
Kirin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Carosella lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kirin at a distance.
Kirin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kirin walks into a stiff left hand from Carosella.
Carosella swings widly with a right hand
and Kirin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A big left from Carosella misses.
Carosella takes a jab right on the kisser.
Carosella misses the shot to the body.
Kirin connects with an inside leg kick.
Carosella swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kirin counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Carosella misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kirin.
Kirin lands with a good body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Carosella fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Carosella throws a looping overhand right but Kirin ducks down to avoid it.
Kirin looks to land a left hand but Carosella moved out of range nicely.
Kirin lands a jab to Carosella's midsection.
Carosella misses with a right hand
and Kirin counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kirin throws an off balance right hand
and Carosella counters with a nice body shot.
Carosella connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kirin avoids the body shot from Carosella. #T1#
Carosella throws a poor cross that misses
and Kirin counters with a nice low kick that buckles Carosella's knee momentarily.
A left lands for Kirin.#CUT2#It looks like Guido Carosella has been cut.
Carosella fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kirin manages to avoid it.
Kirin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Carosella.
Carosella throws a lazy uppercut
and Kirin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Carosella throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kirin.
Jab from Kirin.
Carosella connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kirin scores with a nice right hand.
A big left from Carosella misses.
Kirin throws out a loose jab but Carosella uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kirin scoring well with a low kick there.
Carosella rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Kirin to counter with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kirin punishes Carosella's body with a nice straight punch.
We've been hearing reports that Carosella has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Carosella misses with a hook.
Kirin slips a jab from Carosella.
Kirin throws a sloppy head kick and Carosella moves out of range easily.
Kirin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
Kirin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Carosella walks into a left hand.
Kirin looks to land a combination. Carosella sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Carosella throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kirin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It seemed like Kirin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jab by Kirin.
Kokkoro Kirin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carosella looks to score with a jab to the body but Kirin is just out of range.
Kirin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kirin lands a leg kick that knocks Carosella off balance momentarily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Carosella. Kirin does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Kirin has closed the distance and engaged Carosella in a clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kirin misses with the head strike.
Carosella working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Carosella jumps guard but Kirin stands there with Carosella around his waist. Carosella gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Carosella trying to control the position but instead, Kirin has worked for underhooks and has pushed Carosella into the cage.
Kirin tries to work over Carosella's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Carosella goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kirin lands a hook that snaps the head of Carosella backwards.
Kirin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Carosella is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kirin can't find room to land a body shot as Carosella controls the action.
Kirin trying to land knees to the body.
Carosella is trying to pull guard but Kirin has him pressed against the cage.
Kirin misses with a hook to the ribs.
A body shot lands from Kirin.
Carosella misses with the head strike.
Carosella blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kirin.
Carosella is breathing heavily.
Kirin lands a nice shot to the body.
A shot in the inside from Kirin.
Kirin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kirin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Carosella backwards.
Kirin lands with a right to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kirin lands with a left to the head.
Kirin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kirin lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T4#
Carosella takes a shot to the head.
Kirin lands a body punch.
Kirin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Carosella's elbow.
Kirin misses with a body punch.
Kirin misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Carosella pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Carosella takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Carosella jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Carosella drops his hands momentarily and Kirin takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #ROC2#Carosella is rocked!
A big left from Carosella misses.
Oh Carosella is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kirin closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Carosella! Kirin dives in looking to finish! Carosella 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 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kokkoro Kirin!
Kokkoro Kirin managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Furnace Performance ðŸ”¥, into his post fight interview.

Event: DMMA 201 Outback vs Roos 2
Date: Jun 04, 2023

#R1#
Kirin misses with a hook
and Primo counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#It looks like Kokkoro Kirin has been cut.
Primo misses with a body shot.
Primo ducks under a wild hook from Kirin.
Primo replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Kirin blocks it well.
Kirin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Primo is looking to land body kicks.
Primo blocks a jab.
Kirin dips to his left and cracks Primo with an uppercut!
Primo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've been informed that Primo 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.
Primo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kirin moves away.
Primo scores with a hook to the body. Kirin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Primo throws a jab but it's blocked by Kirin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kirin shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Primo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Primo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kirin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
A big left from Kirin misses.
Kirin definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kirin is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Primo's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Kirin misses the shot to the body.
Primo loads up on a big right hand but Kirin slips the punch.
Kirin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kirin lands a head kick!
Primo lands with a cross.
Kirin lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Primo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kirin cracks Primo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A left lands for Primo.
Primo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Primo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kirin circles away quickly and effectively.
Kirin misses with a left hand
and Primo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T2#
Primo throws a lazy right hand but Kirin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kirin 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 Primo! But no joy.
Primo is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Primo misses with an uppercut.
Kirin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Primo is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kirin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Primo. That did some damage!
Primo throws the left hand but Kirin avoids the punch easily.
A quick step to the side and Kirin tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kirin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Primo.
Kirin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Primo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Primo appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kirin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kirin there as he acknowledges the shot.
Primo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Primo throws a big shot that misses.
Kirin throws a right hand that misses
and Primo counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Primo cracks Kirin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T3#
Primo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kirin in his tracks.
Primo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kirin.
Kirin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Primo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kirin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Primo is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Kirin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kirin throws a body kick that misses
and Primo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kirin falls off balance throwing a combination
and Primo counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#Kokkoro Kirin's cut is getting worse.
Primo lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Kirin falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Hero Primo!
Hero Primo decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: DMMA 191 Hightower vs Vilkas 2
Date: May 07, 2023

#R1#
Kirin throws a lazy right hand but Jones sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kirin misses the jab.
Kirin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kirin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheers as Kirin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jones doesn't seem phased though.
Kirin scores with a nice right hand.
A big right from Kirin misses.
Kirin scores with a hook to the body. Jones takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kirin misses with a low kick.
Kirin misses with a lunging right hand
and Jones counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Kokkoro Kirin has been cut.
A lazy left from Jones finds it's target.
Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kirin throws a jab when Jones was well out of range.
Kirin is looking to clinch.
Jones is looking to counter punch.
Kirin throws a nice looking combination but Jones bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A chopping leg kick lands by Kirin. #T1#
Kirin misses with a body shot
and Jones connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kirin misses with an uppercut
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kirin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Kirin misses with a body shot.
Kirin swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Kirin misses with a straight left.
Kirin misses with a looping left.
Kirin swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Kirin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jones was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kirin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kirin slips a straight right by Jones.
Jones takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A slow jab from Kirin misses its intended target.
An attempted straight right counter from Jones misses the target.#T2#
Kirin swings away with a body shot that misses
and Jones counters with a nice uppercut.
Kirin wants to land a leg kick but Jones is out of range.
Jones throws a body punch but Kirin moves out of range.
Kirin misses with a body shot
enabling Jones to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kirin swinging wildly here.
A jab from Kirin misses.
Kirin throws a shot from downtown. Jones moves away and avoids it.
Jones is looking to counter punch.
Kirin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Kirin misses with a hook. Jones ducked under it nicely.
Kirin throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kirin punishes Jones's body with a nice straight punch.
Kirin throws a right and a left that Jones avoids nicely.
Jones swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jones defending well as Kirin loads up on a big left hand.
Jones appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T3#
Kirin misses with a lunging right hand
and Jones counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kirin looks to land a left hand but Jones moved out of range nicely.
Kirin lands a nice shot to the body.
Kirin misses with a low kick.
Jones takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kirin missing with a left hand there. Jones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kirin throws a jab when Jones was well out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Jones misses the target.
Jones steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kirin.
Kirin missing with a left hand there. Jones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kirin scores with a jab to the head.
Jones is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kirin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T4#
Kirin moves out of range as Jones throws a body kick.
Kirin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jones counters with a stiff right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kirin misses with a body shot.
Jones bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jones blocks a jab.
Jones is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jones bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kirin jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Decent striking displayed by Kirin there.
Jones takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kirin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kirin there as he acknowledges the shot.#CUT#That has opened up Kokkoro Kirin's cut even more.
Jones slips a jab and a cross from Kirin.
Jones swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jones slips under a jab from Kirin.
A counter left hand to the body from Jones misses its target.
Kirin throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Jones to counter with a crisp jab.
Kirin with a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kokkoro Kirin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kokkoro Kirin's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Kirin throws a poor cross that misses
and Jones counters with a nice uppercut.
Jones ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It appears Jones was looking to counter with a kick there.
Kirin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jones walks into a stiff left hand from Kirin.
Kokkoro Kirin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kirin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Jones misses the target.
Kirin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jones throws out a loose jab but Kirin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kirin scoring well with a low kick there.
Kirin misses with a right hand #KD#
and Jones counters with a series of strikes that sends Kirin to the canvas! Jones follows down into guard, looking to finish the fight! #ROC#Kirin is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kirin can't keep his opponent in guard - Jones advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Jones is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kirin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jones.
Kirin wants to improve his position but Jones is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB#
Jones is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jones controlling the pace.
Kirin makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kirin.
Jones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kirin is keeping the position for now. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jones wants to control from the top but Kirin keeps moving.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Kirin is keeping the position.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Kirin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kirin 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.
Jones's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Jones bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jones throwing a counter right hand but Kirin manages to avoid it.
Jones slips a straight right by Kirin.
Kokkoro Kirin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kirin misses with an uppercut
and Jones counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kirin scores with a hook to the body. Jones takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jones throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #CUT#The cut above Kokkoro Kirin's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Kirin misses with a hook to the body
and Jones counters with a nice body shot.
Jones steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kirin.
Kirin scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kirin misses the jab.
Kirin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kirin misses with a lunging right hand #KD#
and Kirin is countered with a crisp right hand from Jones that sends him to the canvas! Jones follows him to the mat into side control.
Kirin is still in real trouble! Can Jones finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones works to advance to full mount. Kirin defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Kirin seems to have recovered his senses.
Jones controlling the pace for now. #T4#
Kirin is squirming around, avoiding Jones's attempts to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kirin is desperately trying to improve his position but Jones has a good base and remains in mount.
Kim Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
Jones goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Kirin turns into him and now he's in Jones's guard.
Kirin trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kim Jones dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kokkoro Kirin's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Jones throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jones on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kirin throws an off balance right hand
and Jones counters with a good low kick that Kirin was not able to check.
Kirin lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Jones moves out of range of the body kick.
Jones avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A big right from Kirin misses.
Jones feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kirins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kirin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jones.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kirin misses with a straight right.
An attempted straight right counter from Jones misses the target.
Kirin throws out a loose jab but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kirin loads up on a big right hand but Jones slips the punch.
Nice straight punches there by Kirin. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kirin.#T1#
Jones uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kirin.
Kirin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Kirin.
Kirin scores with a jab to the body.
Kirin throws a jab when Jones was well out of range.
Jones throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kirin on the side of the head.
Kirin cracks a nice hook into Jones's ribs.
Kirin with a hook.
Kirin throws a lazy right hand but Jones sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kirin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jones at a distance.
Jones throws out a powerful jab.
Kirin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jones was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kirin misses with a lunging right hand
and Jones counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kirin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kirin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
A big left from Kirin misses.
A little feinted left hand from Jones on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kirin throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jones counters with a crisp right that sends Kirin to the canvas! Jones follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kim Jones!
Kim Jones spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: DMMA 184 Pinkman vs Bogachev
Date: Apr 12, 2023

#R1#
Vyr gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A slow jab from Vyr misses its intended target.
Vyr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sloppy strikes from Kirin. Those never looked like landing.
Vyr takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Vyr lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CUT2#It looks like Kokkoro Kirin has been cut.
Kirin slips under a jab.
Kirin throwing a counter right hand but Vyr manages to avoid it.
Kirin connects with a looping right hand.
Kirin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Vyr takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Vyr is looking to clinch but Kirin is avoiding it.
Kirin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vyr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kirin.
Kirin is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circling - Vyr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vyr dips to his left and cracks Kirin with an uppercut!
Kirin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Vyr doesn't seem bothered though.
Vyr takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Vyr misses with a hook.
Kirin is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Vyr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kirin.
Nice defenses there by Kirin.
It looked like Kirin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Vyr misses the jab.
Kirin looks to land a left hand but Vyr moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Kirin moves out of range as Vyr strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Kirin misses the target.
Kirin scores with a body shot.
Vyr misses with a straight left.
Vyr misses the jab.
Vyr is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Kirin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Vyr's head backwards.
Kirin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Vyr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kirin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Vyr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kirin is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kirin connects with a jab.
Kirin walks into a stiff left hand from Vyr.
Kirin jabs at Vyr's body.
Vyr misses the shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vyr connects with a crisp jab.
Vyr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vyr looks to land a right hand but Kirin moved out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Vyr misses the target.
A swing and a miss from Vyr.
Vyr 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.
Vyr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kirin moves away.
Kirin scores with a jab.#T2#
A low kick lands for Kirin.
Kirin scores with a nice strike.
Vyr lands a right hook to the body.
Vyr takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Kirin misses the target.
A low kick lands for Kirin.
Kirin lands with an uppercut that bounces Vyr off the cage and back into range.
Vyr takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kirin definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Vyr pushes Kirin up against the cage in a clinch.
Kirin struggles to land a body shot inside as Vyr controls his hands.
Vyr scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kirin lands a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kirin.
Vyr swings wildly with an uppercut but Kirin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Kirin - that landed with a thud.
Nice body punch from Kirin - that landed with a thud.
Kirin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vyr misses with some punches.
Kirin lands a shoulder strike. #T3#
Kirin lands a nice uppercut.
Vyr has a couple of punches blocked by Kirin.
Good body shot from Kirin.
Vyr looks winded!
Vyr prevents a body shot from Kirin.
Kirin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kirin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kirin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kirin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Kirin.
Vyr misses with a punch on the inside.
Vyr throws a head punch that misses.
Kirin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vyr has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kirin seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Vyr can turn it around.
Kirin misses with a body punch.
Vyr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vyr misses with some punches.
Kirin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vyr prevents a body shot from Kirin.
Vyr blocks a body shot from Kirin.
Vyr trying to stall but Kirin improves his position.
Vyr takes a shot to the head.
Vyr throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kirin lands a nice shot to the body.
Kirin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vyr backwards.
Kirin scores with a hook to the body.
Kirin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kirin misses with a punch to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kirin. #CUT#It looks like Vlastimil Vyr has been cut.
Vyr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kirin scores with a shot to the side of Vyr's head.
Kirin using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kirin crunches a lovely knee into Vyr's ribcage.
Kirin misses with a shot to the kidneys. #KD#
Kirin drops Vyr onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Vyr is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC#Vyr is rocked!
Kirin lands a body shot.
Vyr is still on wobbly legs! Can Kirin finish him?
Kirin dips a shoulder and cracks Vyr with a mighty uppercut! Vyr falls back against the cage and Kirin unloads with a barrage of strikes! Vyr 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 - Kirin screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kokkoro Kirin!
Kokkoro Kirin managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Furnace Performance ðŸ”¥, into his post fight interview.

Event: DMMA 173 Panda vs Schults 2
Date: Mar 08, 2023

#R1#
Harrisburg looks to throw the jab but Kirin is out of range.
Kirin punishes Harrisburg's body with a nice straight punch.
Harrisburg looks to land a right hand but Kirin moved out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Kirin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Harrisburg lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kirin backs up against the cage.
A leg kick checked by Harrisburg.
Harrisburg moves out of range as Kirin throws a body kick.
A jab from Kirin misses.
Harrisburg misses with a left hand
and Harrisburg takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Harrisburg swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kirin counters with a nice leg kick.
Kirin definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kirin throws a nice head kick! #CUT#It looks like Brock Harrisburg has been cut.
Kirin avoids the body shot from Harrisburg.
A lazy left from Harrisburg finds it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harrisburg tries a head kick but it misses.
Harrisburg swinging wildly here.
It looked like Kirin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Harrisburg avoids a punch combination nicely. #T1#
Kirin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Harrisburg.
Kirin walks into a jab.
Kirin misses with an uppercut. Harrisburg saw that one coming.
Kirin takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A cross from Harrisburg lands.
Harrisburg misses with an uppercut
and Kirin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kirin slips a straight right by Harrisburg.
Kirin misses with a looping right.
Harrisburg throws a jab when Kirin was well out of range.
Harrisburg pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Harrisburg is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kirin.
Harrisburg throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've been informed that Harrisburg 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.
Harrisburg lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Harrisburg misses with a few strikes there.
Kirin throws a jab but it's blocked by Harrisburg.
Nice defenses there by Kirin.
Kokkoro Kirin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Harrisburg tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kirin throws a big shot that misses.
Harrisburg looks to throw the jab but Kirin is out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Harrisburg.
Harrisburg 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.
Harrisburg throws a hook but Kirin blocks it.
Kirin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Harrisburg.
Nice uppercut lands for Harrisburg. That snapped Kirin's head back.
Harrisburg throws a big shot that misses.
Kirin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jab, jab by Harrisburg - just one landing.
Harrisburg connects with a leg kick.
Harrisburg takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Harrisburg uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kirin.
Kirin misses with a straight right.
Harrisburg fails with a takedown attempt.#T3#
Harrisburg tests Kirin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kirin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Harrisburg.
Harrisburg throws out a loose jab but Kirin uses good head movement to avoid it.
An inside leg kick from Harrisburg misses.
Kirin swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Harrisburg takes a swing at Kirin's ribcage but misses.
Harrisburg looks to score with a jab to the body but Kirin is just out of range.
The fighters circling - Harrisburg throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Harrisburg pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kirin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Harrisburg. Kirin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Harrisburg misses with a straight right.
Harrisburg throws an overhand right that lands on Kirin's shoulder, as Kirin tries to avoid the shot. #T4##KD#
Kirin cracks Harrisburg with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Kirin has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Harrisburg to stand back up!
Harrisburg is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kirin had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kirin missing with a left hand there. Harrisburg was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Harrisburg looks to throw the jab but Kirin is out of range.
Harrisburg takes a swing at Kirin's ribcage but misses.
Good exchange - Harrisburg coming out on top.#KD#
Kirin lands a big uppercut and Harrisburg crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Harrisburg looks OK. Kirin waves Harrisburg back to his feet!#ROC#Harrisburg is rocked!
Harrisburg bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Kirin comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Harrisburg falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Harrisburg was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kokkoro Kirin!
Kokkoro Kirin gave a mention to Furnace Performance ðŸ”¥ in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: GAMMA#984 Joosep v Sullivan
Date: Feb 04, 2023

#R1#
Conchobhar lands with a cross. #CUT2#It looks like Kokkoro Kirin has been cut.
Kirin goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Kirin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Conchobhar misses the body punch
and Kirin counters with a right hand to the body.
Conchobhar looks to land a left hand but Kirin moved out of range nicely.
Kirin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kirin takes a jab right on the kisser.
A slow jab from Conchobhar misses its intended target.
Kirin is looking to counter punch.
Kirin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kirin slips a straight right by Conchobhar.
As Conchobhar backs away, Kirin returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Kirin misses with an uppercut
and Conchobhar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Conchobhar chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kirin can pounce on him.
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!
Kirin scores with a punch to the head.#T1#
A head kick by Conchobhar misses
and Kirin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Conchobhar thinking.
Kirin throws a lazy uppercut
and Kirin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kirin misses with a looping left.
Conchobhar connects with a jab.
Conchobhar moves out of range of the strikes.
Kirin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Conchobhar missing with a left hand there. Kirin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kirin ducks under a wild hook from Conchobhar.
Kirin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kirin throws out a loose jab but Conchobhar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Conchobhar connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kirin's hands.
Conchobhar stuns Kirin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kirin definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Kirin needs to keep his hands up - Conchobhar had a free shot at his head there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kirin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Conchobhar.
Nice defenses there by Kirin.
Conchobhar stuns Kirin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Conchobhar is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kirin had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Conchobhar connects with a body shot.
Kirin blocks a jab.
Conchobhar clobbers Kirin with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Conchobhar throws a poor cross that misses
and Kirin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Conchobhar thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kirin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Conchobhar chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T3#
A left lands for Conchobhar.
Conchobhar scores with a nice right hand.
Conchobhar connects with a body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Kirin 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kirin lands with a shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Conchobhar.
Conchobhar throws out a loose jab but Kirin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kirin throwing a counter right hand but Conchobhar manages to avoid it.
Conchobhar comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Conchobhar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Conchobhar misses with a wild body shot.
Conchobhar misses with a kick to the body. #T4#
Conchobhar throws a lazy right hand but Kirin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kirin is looking to counter punch.
Conchobhar misses with a looping right.
Donk. Conchobhar catches Kirin right on the button with a cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Conchobhar will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Conchobhar punishes Kirin's body with a nice straight punch.
Conchobhar misses with an uppercut. Kirin saw that one coming.
Conchobhar connects with a single shot there.
Kirin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Conchobhar.
Conchobhar scores with a jab.#CUT2#Kokkoro Kirin's cut is getting worse.
Conchobhar keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Herleifr Conchobhar dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kokkoro Kirin's cut.
That's time! Kirin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Kirin ducks under a wild hook from Conchobhar.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Kirin might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Conchobhar misses with a right hand
and Kirin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Conchobhar throws a jab but it's blocked by Kirin.
Conchobhar fails to land with a series of punches.
Kirin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Conchobhar momentarily.
Kirin misses with a straight right.
Herleifr Conchobhar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Conchobhar misses with a body punch
and Kirin counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conchobhar bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kirin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Conchobhar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kirin misses with a hook.
Conchobhar looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Conchobhar misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Kirin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Conchobhar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kirin.
Conchobhar misses with a hook
and Kirin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Conchobhar throws a hook to the side of Kirin's head but Kirin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kirin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Conchobhar.
A lazy left from Conchobhar finds it's target.
Conchobhar lands a nice looking body shot.
Conchobhar throws a body shot but no joy.
Conchobhar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Conchobhar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kirin throws out the jab.
Kirin misses with an uppercut
and Conchobhar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Kirin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Conchobhar misses with a head kick.
Jab from Conchobhar.
Conchobhar throws a hook to the side of Kirin's head but Kirin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Conchobhar misses with a hook
and Kirin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Conchobhar cracks Kirin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Conchobhar misses with a straight right.
Conchobhar slips a jab from Kirin.
A looping hook to the body misses from Conchobhar. Kirin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kirin attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T3#
Kirin throws a right hand that misses
and Conchobhar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kirin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Conchobhar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kirin misses with a wild body shot.
Conchobhar lands a nice looking body shot.
Kirin walks into a jab.
Kirin 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.
The fighters circle momentarily. Conchobhar darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Conchobhar throws a right hand that misses
and Kirin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Conchobhar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kirin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kirin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CUT2#Kokkoro Kirin's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Kirin 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.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kirin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Conchobhar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC2#Kirin is rocked!
Conchobhar moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kirin throws a right hand that misses #KD2#
and Conchobhar counters with a nice right hand that sends Kirin toppling to the canvas! Kirin scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Conchobhar finish him?!
Oh Kirin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Conchobhar flashes Kirin a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Kirin's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Kirin crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Conchobhar punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Herleifr Conchobhar!
A victorious Herleifr Conchobhar thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: GAMMA#977 Lovanov v Barboza
Date: Dec 17, 2022

#R1#
Kirin chopping away at his opponent's legs. #KD#
McGuire cracks Kirin with a big right hand and Kirin goes down!#CUT#It looks like Kokkoro Kirin has been cut.
Kirin is trying to keep McGuire in close.
McGuire postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kirin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McGuire.
McGuire passes Kirin's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kirin tries to roll over but McGuire keeps him under control.
McGuire wants to control but Kirin is keeping him busy. #SUB#
McGuire is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kirin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time McGuire.
McGuire tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kirin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T1##SUB#
McGuire seems to be looking for submissions.
McGuire misses with a head shot. Kirin uses the momentum to regain guard.
McGuire is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
McGuire wants to pass the guard but Kirin is keeping the position.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
McGuire working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McGuire controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kirin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McGuire.
McGuire postures up in Kirin's guard and throws a big left but Kirin blocks it.
McGuire cracks Kirin with a solid left hand.
McGuire trying to control the position from guard on top but Kirin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McGuire working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McGuire with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T3#
McGuire landing some decent shots from guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McGuire accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kirin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
McGuire looking to pass the guard.
Kirin keeping moving, preventing McGuire from controlling successfully.
McGuire controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kirin wants to sweep here but McGuire controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
McGuire throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kirin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T4#
Kirin throws a wild body kick that McGuire sees coming a mile off.#CL#
McGuire clinches.
McGuire tries to throw a body punch but Kirin avoids it by throwing McGuire back against the cage.
A short right from McGuire on the inside.
McGuire goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McGuire misses with a hook to the ribs.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kirin being controlled against the cage.
McGuire working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A short uppercut from McGuire.
Kirin lands a nice uppercut.
Kirin taking a breather.
McGuire blocking some punches.
Kirin trying to stall but McGuire improves his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin McGuire dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kokkoro Kirin'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#
Kirin finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The crowd cheers as McGuire lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kirin doesn't seem phased though.
McGuire throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McGuire lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kirin takes a step back to recover.
McGuire with a nice calf kick.#TD#
Kirin gets caught napping as McGuire dives in and scores a takedown. Kirin manages to retain guard.
Kirin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McGuire is looking to advance position but Kirin has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kirin avoids the attempt from McGuire to control.
McGuire 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.#T1#
Kirin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
McGuire regains half guard.
Kirin works his way into full mount!
McGuire holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Kirin tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip. #SUB2#
Kirin moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, McGuire has worked his arm free - good work by McGuire!
Kirin misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #T2#
McGuire is trying to control Kirin's posture but Kirin avoids it. #SU2#
Kirin stands up and beckons McGuire to his feet.
McGuire with a poor takedown
and Kirin counters with a left to the body.
McGuire throws out a leg kick but Kirin moves out of range and McGuire only half commits.
Kirin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McGuire counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
McGuire throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
It seemed like Kirin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McGuire throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kirin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Kirin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kokkoro Kirin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McGuire misses with a jab to the body
and Kirin counters with a slapping leg kick.
McGuire has a takedown stuffed.
McGuire is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kirin can do to turn this around?#T3#
Kirin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kirin connects with the punch.
Kirin throws a leg kick that is checked
and McGuire counters with a straight right hand.
McGuire misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
McGuire misses with an uppercut. Kirin saw that one coming.
The fight stays on the outside here - McGuire looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T4#
McGuire dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kirin. That did some damage!
McGuire tries to clinch there but Kirin circles away.
Kirin let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
McGuire just misses with a punch to the body.
Kirin misses with an uppercut.
A quick step to the side and McGuire tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGuire thumps Kirin with a low kick.
McGuire throws a head kick but Kirin moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kirin! But no joy.
Kirin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kirin swings widly with a right hand
and McGuire counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
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!
McGuire is looking to score with low kicks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin McGuire dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kokkoro Kirin's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
McGuire scoring well with a low kick there.
A chopping leg kick lands by McGuire.
McGuire uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
McGuire staying out of range there.
McGuire throws a poor cross that misses
and Kirin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McGuire connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McGuire fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kirin avoids it really well and circles away.
Kevin McGuire is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kirin throws a hook but McGuire avoids it easily.#T1#
Kirin throws a hook but McGuire blocks it.
Kirin throws an off balance right hand
and McGuire counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kirin thinking. #TD#
McGuire drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Kirin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McGuire fails to land a wild elbow strike. #SUB#
McGuire tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no McGuire has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
McGuire working the head with strikes.
McGuire cracks Kirin with a big right hand but Kirin just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go. #T2#
Kirin is trying to control McGuire's posture but McGuire avoids it.
An elbow from McGuire crashes against the mat.
McGuire working the ground and pound.
Kirin takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
McGuire has hold of Kirin's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Kirin tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - McGuire cranks the arm and Kirin screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Kirin, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Kevin McGuire!
A very excited looking Kevin McGuire made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: GAMMA#972 Lovanov v Husein
Date: Nov 12, 2022

#R1#
A slapping leg kick lands for Canada.
Canada misses with a leg kick
and Kirin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kirin missing with a left hand there. Canada was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Canada.
Kirin on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CUT2#It looks like Kokkoro Kirin has been cut.
Kirin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Canada has time to react.
Canada avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Canada fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kirin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kirin slips a jab from Canada.
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!#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've been informed that Canada 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.
Kirin pushes off an throws an elbow but Canada leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Canada.
Canada slows down the pace here. #BC#
Kirin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T1#
Canada throws a big shot that misses.#TD2#
Canada drives through with a takedown into Kirin's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Kirin wants to sweep here but Canada controlling him for the moment.
Kirin keeping moving, preventing Canada from controlling successfully.
Kirin definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kirin 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.
Canada postures up in Kirin's guard and throws a big left but Kirin blocks it.
Canada makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kirin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Canada.
Canada throwing strikes from guard but Kirin blocks nicely. #T2#
Canada engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kirin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Canada looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Canada!
Canada comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Canada connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kirin moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Kirin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T3#
Canada scores with a decent looking hook.#TD2#
Canada closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Canada trying to control the action but Kirin is working from the bottom.
Canada taking a break here but Kirin is having none of it and regains half guard.
Canada not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Canada lands strikes from half guard.
Canada controlling the action here.
Canada is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T4#
Canada looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kirin regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Canada.
Canada distracts Kirin with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Canada scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Canada not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Canada with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Canada throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kirin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Beau Canada dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kokkoro Kirin's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
A chopping leg kick lands by Canada.
A jab from Canada misses.
Canada misses with a body shot.
Canada just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromKirin.
Canada throws a right hand that misses
and Kirin counters with a straight right hand.
Canada swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kirin.
Canada thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kirin if he has to take too many more of those.
Canada throws a nice outside leg kick.
A jab from Canada finds it's way through Kirin's defenses.
Nice uppercut there from Canada.
Canada throws a body shot but no joy.
Canada misses with the combination.
Kirin takes one to the side of the head. #T1#
Canada feints a jab promting Kirin to slip. Canada then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kirin slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Beau Canada seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Canada throws a lazy uppercut
and Kirin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Canada paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Canada misses with a low kick. #CL2#
Canada clinches up with Kirin and pushes him back against the cage.
Canada prevents a body shot from Kirin.
Canada lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kirin is trying to break the clinch but Canada is controlling him.
Kirin can't find room to land a body shot as Canada controls the action.
Kirin working aggressively here.
Kirin is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Canada looking to stall.
Canada lands with a left to the head.
Canada lands a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Canada swings wildly with an uppercut but Kirin uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Kirin blocks an uppercut.
Canada lands a body punch in the clinch.
Canada working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Canada tries for a takedown but Kirin manages to get underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Canada.
Canada trying to stall but Kirin improves his position.
Canada trying to stall but Kirin improves his position.
Canada working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Canada scores with a nice short uppercut.
Canada misses with a short punch on the inside.
Canada lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Canada fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kirin wants to get back to striking at distance but Canada won't allow it.
Canada lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kirin has Canada pressed against the cage.
Canada throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kirins head.
Canada lands a shoulder strike.
Beau Canada seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Canada.
A left hand lands to the body for Kirin. #T3#
Canada tries for a takedown but Kirin manages to get underhooks.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kirin takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Kirin takes a shot to the head.
Kirin throws a punch but it's blocked by Canada.
Canada lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short left from Canada.
Canada dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Kirin stalling in the clinch but Canada improves position.
Kirin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kirin trying to control the position but instead, Canada has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kirin into the cage.
Kirin is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Canada changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kirin fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kokkoro Kirin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Beau Canada.
Kirin tries a head kick but it misses.
Kirin's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kirin duly obliges.
The fighters circling - Canada throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T4#
Canada shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kirin sprawls well. Kirin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Canada gets slowly back to his feet.
Canada just misses with a punch to the body.
Kirin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Canada has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kirin with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Canada clinches with his opponent. #TD2#
Kirin is fighting off a takedown attempt but Canada is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Kirin to the mat. Kirin regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Canada keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kirin's head.
Canada is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Canada trying to control but Kirin is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Beau Canada showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kokkoro Kirin's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Canada slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Canada swinging wildly here.
Kirin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kirin gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Some bone on bone action there as Canada checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kirin throws a leg kick
and Kirin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Canada throws a jab but it's blocked by Kirin.
Kirin 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.
Canada throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kirin on the side of the head. #ROC2#Kirin is rocked!#CUT2#Kokkoro Kirin's cut is getting worse.
Canada drops Kirin with a naaaaasty hook - Kirin is in real trouble here! Canada dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Beau Canada!
Our winner, Beau Canada, 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: GAMMA#969 Lovanov v Barboza
Date: Oct 22, 2022

#R1#
Kodjia lands a jab to Kirin's midsection.
Some bone on bone action there as Kirin checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kodjia throws a right hand that Kirin ducks under and follows up with a left that Kirin also avoids with ease.
It looked like Kirin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kirin takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #CUT2#It looks like Kokkoro Kirin has been cut.
Kodjia lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kodjia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kirin lands with a shot to the body.
Kodjia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kirin was well out of range. Poor timing from Kodjia.
Kodjia scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kirin throws a solid leg kick but Kodjia takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kirin.
Kodjia let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kirin throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Kodjia to counter with a crisp jab.
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!
Kirin avoids the body shot from Kodjia.
Kirin is looking to counter punch.
Kodjia misses with a body shot
enabling Kirin to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#It looks like Franck Kodjia has been cut.#T1#
An inside leg kick lands from Kodjia.
Kodjia lands with a shot to the body.
Kirin slips a jab from Kodjia.
Kodjia moves out of range of the strikes.
Kodjia throws a lazy head kick
and Kodjia takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kodjia lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kodjia looks to land a combination. Kirin sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Kodjia throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Kirin to counter with a crisp jab.
Kirin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kodjia makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kodjia swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kirin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kirin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Kirin misses the target.#T2#
Kodjia throws a head kick but Kirin moves out of range.
Kirin appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kirin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kodjia.
Kirin appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kodjia tries to work over Kirin's front leg with a kick but Kirin checks it.
Kirin is looking for a counter combo.
Kirin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kodjia was well out of range. Poor timing from Kirin.
Kodjia looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kirin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kodjia.
Kodjia cracks a nice hook into Kirin's ribs.
Kirin misses with a looping left.
A shot to the body from Kodjia misses
and Kirin counters with a stiff right hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kodjia.
Kodjia takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T3#
Kirin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kirin looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Kirin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kodjia throws out the jab.
Kirin is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kirin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kirin takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Decent striking displayed by Kirin there.
Kodjia thuds a left hand into Kirin's body.
Kirin throws a head kick that misses.
A little jabbing left from Kodjia on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kirin's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kodjia connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kirin scrambles back to his feet.
Kodjia connects with a body shot that sends Kirin's belly button to the back.
Kirin misses with a hook. Kodjia ducked under it nicely.
Kirin is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kodjia just misses with a punch to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Kirin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T4#
Kodjia scores with a nice strike.#CUT2#Kokkoro Kirin's cut is getting worse.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kodjia lands a jab.
Kodjia looks to score with a jab to the body but Kirin is just out of range.
Kodjia has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Kodjia throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kodjia changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kodjia misses with a hook to the body
and Kirin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kodjia throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kirin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A left lands for Kirin.
Kirin throws a looping overhand right but Kodjia ducks down to avoid it.
Kirin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Franck Kodjia dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Kodjia misses with an uppercut
and Kirin counters with a nice uppercut.
Kodjia lands a right hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Kirin.
Kodjia is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kirin rather than just go for the knockout.
Kirin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kodjia jabs Kirin to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kodjia just misses with a punch to the body.
Kodjia throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kodjia loads up on a big right hand but Kirin slips the punch.
Kirin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kirin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kodjia misses the body punch #KD#
and Kirin counters with a head kick that drops Kodjia to the mat! Kodjia scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#T1#
Kodjia throws a sloppy body shot
and Kirin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kirin throws a hook to the side of Kodjia's head but Kodjia sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A leg kick checked by Kirin.
Kirin was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kirin misses with a leg kick.
Kodjia throws a shot from downtown. Kirin moves away and avoids it.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Kirin might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Kodjia throws a series of punches but Kirin moves out of range.
Kirin tests Kodjia's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kodjia misses with a body shot.
Kodjia swinging wildly here.
Kodjia has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Kirin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kirin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kodjia is breathing heavily.
Kirin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CUT#That has opened up Franck Kodjia's cut even more.
Kodjia throws a sloppy body shot #KD#
and Kirin counters with a crisp right hand that drops Kodjia! Kirin lets Kodjia back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Kodjia is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kirin drops Kodjia with a naaaaasty hook - Kodjia is in real trouble here! Kirin dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kokkoro Kirin!
After winning the bout, Kokkoro Kirin thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Franck Kodjia spoke after the fight, saying 'Kill or be killed!!!! Win or lose so F boring fights '.

Event: GAMMA#965 Simon v Sitsongrit
Date: Sep 24, 2022

#R1#
Bone connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kirin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bone can pounce on him.
Kirin throws a looping overhand right but Bone ducks down to avoid it.
Kirin throws a jab when Bone was well out of range.
Bone misses with a hook.
Bone throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kirin on the side of the head.
Kirin definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kirin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bone.
Kirin misses with a straight right.
Bone throws a body punch but Kirin moves out of range.
It looked like Kirin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kirin cracks Bone with an open hand slap.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kirin works the jab nicely.
Bone throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bone goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice jab there from Bone.
Bone lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kirin's sensitive parts. #T1#
A punch lands to the side of Kirin 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bone misses with a body kick.
Kirin works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bone falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kirin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bone throws a sloppy head kick and Kirin moves out of range easily.
Bone throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kirin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bone has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Some wild striking there from Kirin.
Kirin misses with a double jab.
A low kick lands for Bone. #T2#
Bone uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kirin.
Kirin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kirin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bone lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kirin at a distance.
Bone misses the shot to the body.
Kirin throwing a counter right hand but Bone manages to avoid it.
Bone throws a lazy right hand but Kirin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bone defending well as Kirin loads up on a big left hand.
Bone misses the body punch
and Kirin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kirin loads up on a big right hand but Bone slips the punch.
Bone catches Kirin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A nice leg kick from Bone, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bone lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T3#
Bone rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Kirin counter with a right hand.
Kay Bone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bone fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kirin.
Kirin looks to land a left hand but Bone moved out of range nicely.
Bone tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bone works Kirin's body with a nice hook.
Bone takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bone throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bone swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bone takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bone throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kirin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kirin is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kirin avoids the body shot from Bone.
Bone moves out of range of the leg kick from Kirin.
Bone scores with a nice head shot.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bone connects with a solid leg kick.
Bone uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kirin.
A little jabbing left from Bone on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bone takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kirin staying out of range there.
Bone looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A big right from Bone misses.
Kirin is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kirin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bone.
Kirin appears to be looking for a big counter.
Bone scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kirin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little jabbing left from Bone on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A head kick misses from Bone.
Bone connects with a right hand. Kirin shakes it off.
Bone fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kirin throws a big shot that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kay Bone dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Good leg kick by Bone.
Kirin is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bone looks to land a right hand but Kirin moved out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Kirin misses the target.
Bone ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kirin misses with a looping right.
Bone slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bone tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kirin was well out of range. Poor timing from Bone.
As Bone looks to move away, Kirin throws a big counter combo but Bone just gets out of the way.
Bone throws a sloppy body shot
and Bone takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bone just misses with a punch to the body.
Kirin misses with a left hand
and Bone cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bone throws a body punch but Kirin moves out of range.
It looked like Kirin was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bone.
Kirin misses with an uppercut
and Bone counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bone throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kirin counters with a straight right hand.
Bone misses with a body shot. #T1#
Bone looks to land a right hand but Kirin moved out of range.
Bone throws a poor cross that misses
and Bone takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A swing and a miss from Bone.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Kirin might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Bone scores with a head kick. Kirin tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Kirin throws a right hand that misses
and Bone makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bone looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kirin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bone.
Bone throws a low kick but Kirin avoids it.
Kirin has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Kirin throws a good cross that connects.
Kirin lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Bone falls backwards - clearly groggy! Kirin dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kokkoro Kirin!
Kokkoro Kirin decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: GAMMA#960 Karim v Yago
Date: Aug 20, 2022

#R1#
Kodjia throws a leg kick
and Kirin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Franck Kodjia has been cut.
Kodjia looks to land a right hand but Kirin moved out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kirin! But no joy.
Kodjia avoids the body shot from Kirin.
An attempted straight right counter from Kodjia misses the target.
Kodjia takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kodjia looks to land a combination but Kirin avoids it well.
It seemed like Kirin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kirin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big left from Kodjia misses.
Kirin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kodjia 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.
Kodjia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kirin manages to avoid it.
Kodjia finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kirin throws a series of punches but Kodjia moves out of range.
Kodjia lands a high kick! #CUT#It looks like Kokkoro Kirin has been cut.#T1#
Kodjia misses with a shot to the body
and Kirin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kodjia looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kirin! But no joy.
Kodjia misses with a looping left.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kirin.
Kodjia missing with a left hand there. Kirin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kirin throws out a counter right but Kodjia avoids it with no problem.
Kodjia lands with a cross.
Kirin throws a right hand that Kodjia ducks under and follows up with a left that Kodjia also avoids with ease.
Kirin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kirin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kodjia tries to bum rush Kirin with a series of wild strikes but Kirin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kirin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kodjia 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. #T2#
Kodjia throws a lazy uppercut
and Kirin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kirin throws a jab when Kodjia was well out of range.
Kodjia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kirin moves away.
A head kick misses from Kodjia.
Kodjia swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Kirin to counter with a crisp jab.
A jab from Kirin misses.
Kodjia was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kodjia throws a head kick but Kirin moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Kodjia.
Kodjia misses with a straight left. #T3#
A low kick from Kodjia misses
and Kirin counters with a straight right hand.
Kirin throws a looping overhand right but Kodjia ducks down to avoid it.
Kodjia swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kodjia takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kirin 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.
Kirin throws a lazy uppercut
and Kodjia counters with a nice body shot.
Kirin lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Kirin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kodjia.
Kodjia throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kodjia takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kodjia misses with an uppercut. Kirin saw that one coming.
Kirin throws a looping overhand right but Kodjia ducks down to avoid it.
Kirin 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kodjia throws a sloppy body shot
and Kirin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
The crowd cheers as Kodjia lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kirin doesn't seem phased though.
Kirin checks a leg kick nicely.
Kirin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kodjia swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kirin counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kirin slips under a jab.
Kodjia staying out of range there.
Kodjia comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kodjia with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Franck Kodjia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kirin looks winded!
Kirin slips a jab from Kodjia.
Kodjia looks to throw the jab but Kirin is 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 Franck Kodjia will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Kodjia's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Kodjia takes a swing at Kirin's ribcage but misses.
Kodjia looks to land a right hand but Kirin moved out of range.
Kodjia looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kirin paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kodjia misses with a double jab.
Kodjia lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Kodjia throws a body punch but Kirin moves out of range.
Kodjia is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Kirin's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Kodjia throws a poor cross that misses
and Kirin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Kirin.
Kodjia 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.
Kodjia dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kodjia connects with a crisp jab.
Kirin has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kirin lands with a straight right. Kodjia didn't see that one coming.#T1#
Kodjia clobbers Kirin with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CUT#That has opened up Kokkoro Kirin's cut even more.
Kirin throws a shot from downtown. Kodjia moves away and avoids it.
Kodjia misses with a hook. Kirin ducked under it nicely.
A little jabbing left from Kirin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kodjia lands with a nice body punch.
Kirin is breathing heavily.
Nice cross by Kodjia.
Kodjia throws a body shot but no joy. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Kodjia has knocked Kirin down with a huge combo! Kodjia steps away and waves a wobbly Kirin back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Kirin is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kirin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kodjia misses with a hook. Kirin ducked under it nicely.
Franck Kodjia is winning the standup battle so far.
Kodjia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kirin. #T2#
Kodjia jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kirin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kirin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It seemed like Kirin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kodjia misses with a wild body shot. #KD#
Kodjia lands a big right hand that sends Kirin crashing to the mat! Kodjia stays standing though and waves Kirin back to his feet!
Kodjia cracks Kirin on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Kirin falls backwards against the cage. Kodjia follows up with more strikes that drop Kirin to his knees. Kodjia keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Kirin! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Franck Kodjia!
Post fight, an emotional Franck Kodjia said 'Im a pitbull Kill or be killed'.

Event: AFC 10: Adlehyde vs Morrison
Date: Jul 09, 2022

#R1#
Kirin misses with a two punch combination.
Shewmaker takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #CUT#It looks like Steven Shewmaker has been cut.
Kirin throws a hook to the side of Shewmaker's head but Shewmaker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kirin blocks the body kick.
Kirin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kirin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Shewmaker on the side of the head.
Shewmaker lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Shewmaker misses with a takedown attempt #KD#
and Kirin counters with a nice right hand that sends Shewmaker toppling to the canvas! Shewmaker scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Kirin finish him?!#ROC#Shewmaker is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Steven Shewmaker's cut even more.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kirin is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Shewmaker flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Shewmaker is out cold! Kirin holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kokkoro Kirin!
Kokkoro Kirin decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: AFC 8: Bone vs Regulator
Date: Jun 11, 2022

#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Kirin misses the target.
Bowy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kirin.
Bowy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kirin counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#It looks like Luke Bowy has been cut.
Bowy with a hook.
Bowy attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kirin throws a looping overhand right but Bowy ducks down to avoid it.
Kirin looks to land a left hand but Bowy moved out of range nicely.
Bowy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kirin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bowy.
Bowy throws a front kick that sends Kirin stumbling back into the cage.
Bowy delivers a nice body kick.
Bowy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It looked like Kirin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Bowy lands a nice shot to the body.
Bowy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kirin blocks the body kick.
Bowy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kirin is looking to counter punch.
Bowy thows a leg kick but Kirin checks it #KD#
and Kirin counters with a crisp right hand that drops Bowy! Kirin lets Bowy back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Bowy is rocked!
Bowy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kirin was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bowy is still on wobbly legs! Can Kirin finish him?
Kirin is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Bowy flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Bowy is out cold! Kirin holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kokkoro Kirin!
A victorious Kokkoro Kirin thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: AFC 6: Rize vs Bone
Date: May 28, 2022

#R1#
Vurris slips a jab from Kirin.
Kirin throws a quick inside leg kick.
Vurris finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kirin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vurris looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vern Vurris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Vurris gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kirin definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kirin has a couple of punches blocked by Vurris.
Kirin avoids the elbow strike from Vurris, against the cage.
Vurris drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kirin gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kirin looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T1#
Kirin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kirin misses with a knee to the head.
Kirin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vurris told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.#BC#
Kirin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kirin ducks under a wild hook from Vurris.
Kirin looks to land a left hand but Vurris moved out of range nicely.
Vurris uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kirin.
Vurris tries to close the distance and clinch but Kirin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kirin scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Vurris throws a front kick that sends Kirin stumbling back into the cage.
Kirin keeps the fight on the outside.
Kokkoro Kirin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Kirin misses the jab.#CL2#
Vurris fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kirin, pushing him back against the cage.
Vurris has Kirin pressed against the cage, preventing Kirin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#TD2#
Vurris lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kirin wants to improve his position but Vurris is controlling well.
Kirin is working hard here to advance position.
Kirin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Vurris on the ground.
Vurris is looking to take a break and control but Kirin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vurris throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T3#
Kirin tries to roll over but Vurris keeps him under control.
Vurris not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vurris trying to control the action but Kirin is working from the bottom.
Vurris working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Vurris sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kirin defending well though.
Vurris wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kirin keeps working.
Kirin is controlling Vurris's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Vurris drops an elbow to the side of Kirin's head.
Vurris controlling the action here.#SUB2#
Vurris is trying to work for a kimura but Kirin is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vurris wants to pass the guard but Kirin is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Vern Vurris 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#
Vurris works Kirin's body with a nice hook.
Vurris has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kirin finds it's way round the side to connect with Vurris's head.
Vurris keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vurris thinks about the counter body kick.
Vurris throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #TD2#
Vurris shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kirin's guard.
Vurris engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kirin keeping full guard, as Vurris tries to pass. #T1#
Vurris trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB2#
Vurris drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kirin dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Kirin trying to control but Vurris is working from the bottom.
Kirin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kirin wants to pass the guard but Vurris is keeping the position.
Vurris bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kirin's guard. #REVB#
Vurris postures up.
Vurris is in close to Kirin's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T2#
Vurris slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kirin avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Vurris.
Vurris is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Vurris wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kirin keeps working.
Vurris working the ground and pound but Kirin is defending the strikes. #T3#
Vurris creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Kirin sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Vurris wants to control but Kirin is keeping him busy.
Vern Vurris has got the better of the ground game so far.
Vurris lands an elbow.
Kirin is working to avoid the ground and pound but Vurris connects with a decent elbow. #SUB2#
Vurris is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kirin is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
An elbow from Vurris crashes against the mat. #T4#
Vurris wants to control but Kirin is keeping him busy.
Vurris is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Vurris scoring with punches and elbows.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vurris misses with the ground and pound.
Kirin regains half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vern Vurris showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Vurris throws a head kick but Kirin moves out of range.
Vurris lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Vurris thumps Kirin with a low kick.
Vurris fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kirin manages to avoid it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Vurris.
Vurris throws a push kick but Kirin slaps the foot to one side.
Vurris throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vurris shoots in for a takedown but Kirin shows good takedown defense.
Vurris lands a two punch combo.
Vurris is looking to slow Kirin down with leg kicks. #T1#
Vurris walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kirin checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kirin jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Kirin slips a jab from Vurris.
Vurris pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As Vurris backs away, Kirin returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Vurris connects with an inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vurris. Kirin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kirin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Vurris drops his hands momentarily and Kirin takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CL2#
Vurris has managed to clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kirin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kirin trying to stall but Vurris improves his position.
Vern Vurris is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
A nice glancing elbow lands by Vurris. #CUT2#It looks like Kokkoro Kirin has been cut.
Kirin is looking to control Vurris's arms but Vurris gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kirin has his back to the cage.
Kirin can't find room to land a body shot as Vurris controls the action.
Kirin lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Kirin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kirin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vurris doesn't manage to clinch there - Kirin circles away.
Kirin went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Vurris thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vurris shoots in looking for a takedown. Kirin tries to sprawl out of it but Vurris keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kirin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T3#
Good shot there by Vurris.
Vurris has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Vurris - that will leave a mark!
Vurris shoots in but no luck this time.
Kirin throwing a counter right hand but Vurris manages to avoid it.
Kokkoro Kirin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vern Vurris.
Kirin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vurris moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A nice side step and Vurris releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kirin misses with an uppercut. Vurris saw that one coming.
Vurris shoots in but no luck this time.
Kokkoro Kirin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Vurris shoots in for a double leg but Kirin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kirin is looking to counter punch.
Vurris lands with a slapping head kick.
Vurris shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kirin but Kirin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Vurris looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kirin slips a jab and a cross from Vurris.
Kirin throwing a counter right hand but Vurris manages to avoid it.
Kirin throws the kick towards the body but Vurris avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from Kirin misses the target.
A nice side step and Vurris releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vern Vurris comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Vurris 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 Francis DeMontford scores the fight 28:29
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vern Vurris!
Our winner, Vern Vurris, 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: AFC 3: Regulator vs Rize
Date: Apr 23, 2022

#R1#
Gazersky steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kirin.
Kirin feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gazerskys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Gazersky misses the jab.
Kirin thinks about countering with a body kick.
Kirin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gazersky throws a sloppy body shot
and Kirin counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#It looks like Marlon Gazersky has been cut.
Kirin misses with a straight left.
Gazersky looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gazersky missing with a left hand there. Kirin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kirin swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kirin is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Kirin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gazersky.
Gazersky uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kirin.#T1#
Gazersky misses with a hook. Kirin ducked under it nicely.
Kirin ducks under a wild hook from Gazersky.
Gazersky misses with an uppercut.
Kirin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gazersky fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gazersky throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gazersky takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gazersky swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kirin definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kirin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gazersky throws out the jab.
Kirin misses with a double jab.
Gazersky feints the counter takedown.
Gazersky wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kirin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gazersky.
A little feinted left hand from Kirin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kirin is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T2#
A swing and a miss from Gazersky.
Gazersky swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Marlon Gazersky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gazersky throws a body punch but Kirin moves out of range.
Gazersky throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Kirin was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Gazersky throws a good cross that connects.
Gazersky slips a jab from Kirin.
Kirin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gazersky's hands.
Gazersky is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gazersky avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A jab from Gazersky finds it's way through Kirin's defenses.
Gazersky throws a big shot that misses.#T3#
Gazersky misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kirin counters with a straight right hand.
Kirin lands a slapping body shot.
Kirin is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kirin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gazersky on the side of the head.
Gazersky misses with a lunging right hand
and Kirin counters with a right, left combo that wobbles Gazersky badly! Kirin follows up with a massive right hook, straight to the bridge of the nose that knocks Gazersky out cold! Oh wow, what a finish! Very reminiscent of Koscheck vs Yoshida as Kirin finished him against the cage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kokkoro Kirin!
Our winner, Kokkoro Kirin, 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: SSSD 62: Rize/Kirin
Date: Mar 19, 2022

#R1#
Rize misses with a right hand
and Kirin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kirin takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Zack Rize seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rize fails with an attempt to clinch.
And Kirin responds with a good body kick, but Rize manages to step out the way in time.#CL#
Rize gets a clinch.
Rize lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kirin backwards.
Kirin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rize is working Kirin over against the cage.
Kirin looks winded!
Rize is working Kirin over against the cage.
Rize lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rize.
Rize misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rize working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rize lands with a light punch inside.
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!
Rize swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kirin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kirin blocking some punches.
Kirin can't find room to land a body shot as Rize controls the action.
Rize lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rize misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kirin.
Rize softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rize.
Kirin is trying to maintain a safe position but Rize gets an underhook and turns Kirin into the cage.
Rize digs a right hand into Kirin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kirin's gas tank.
Kirin stops a takedown attempt from Rize.
Still in the clinch, Rize scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rize makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kirin.
Nice body punch from Rize.
Rize lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kirin backwards.
Rize lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kirin.
Rize lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kirin backwards.
Rize lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kirin blocks an uppercut.
Rize lands with a light punch inside. #BC#
Rize breaks the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Rize closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rize misses with a body punch.
Rize gets through Kirin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rize tries to work over Kirin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rize lands a nice uppercut.#T2#
Rize has a couple of punches blocked by Kirin.
Kirin misses with a knee strike.
Still in the clinch, Rize scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rize digs a right hand into Kirin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kirin's gas tank.
Kirin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nice body punch from Rize.
Rize lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rize lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rize lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kirin backwards. #ROC#Kirin is rocked!
Rize tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kirin is still on wobbly legs! Can Rize finish him?
Rize unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Kirin! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Rize is unloading with more strikes now! Kirin drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zack Rize!
A very excited looking Zack Rize made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: SSSD 58: Frost/Cartwright
Date: Feb 19, 2022

#R1#
A low kick lands for Kirin.
Shewmaker misses with a few strikes there.
Shewmaker misses with a few strikes there.
A slow jab from Kirin misses its intended target.
Shewmaker is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kirin with a body shot.
Kirin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CUT#It looks like Steven Shewmaker has been cut.
Steven Shewmaker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kirin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kirin fires out a quick counter leg kick but Shewmaker just manages to avoid it.
Kirin missing with a left hand there. Shewmaker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shewmaker shoots in for a takedown but Kirin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Shewmaker throws a shot from downtown. Kirin moves away and avoids it.
A head kick misses from Kirin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shewmaker shoots in for a takedown but Kirin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kirin scores with a punch to the head.
A low kick from Shewmaker misses
and Kirin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!#KD#
Kirin cracks Shewmaker with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Kirin has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Shewmaker to stand back up!#ROC#Shewmaker is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Steven Shewmaker's cut even more.
Shewmaker misses with a left hand
and Kirin rattles Shewmaker with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Shewmaker tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Kirin dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Shewmaker stiff and motionless on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kokkoro Kirin!
A very excited looking Kokkoro Kirin made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: SSSD 54: Gai/Idowu
Date: Jan 22, 2022

#R1#
Dispatch Regulator jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dispatch Regulator looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dispatch Regulator misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kirin swings widly with a right hand
and Dispatch Regulator connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#It looks like Kokkoro Kirin has been cut.
Dispatch Regulator tries to land a body kick
and Kirin counters with a one-two to the body.
Kirin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kirin is looking to score with low kicks.
Dispatch Regulator let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Dispatch Regulator feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kirins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Dispatch Regulator throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kirin counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Dispatch Regulator drops his hands momentarily and Kirin takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CUT#It looks like Chronian Dispatch Regulator has been cut.
Dispatch Regulator throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dispatch Regulator turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T1#
Kirin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A quick step to the side and Kirin tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kirin just misses with a punch to the body.
A left and a right from Kirin both land. Nice combination.
Kirin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dispatch Regulator tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kirin was well out of range. Poor timing from Dispatch Regulator.
Kirin is looking to counter punch.
Kirin definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kirin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dispatch Regulator counters with a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dispatch Regulator. Kirin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kirin misses with a straight right.
A swing and a miss from Dispatch Regulator.
Kirin throwing a counter right hand but Dispatch Regulator manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dispatch Regulator. Kirin does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Dispatch Regulator moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Dispatch Regulator steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kirin.
Dispatch Regulator throws a jab when Kirin was well out of range.
Dispatch Regulator moves out of range as Kirin strikes.
Dispatch Regulator connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dispatch Regulator moves out of range as Kirin strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dispatch Regulator! But no joy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kirin connects with a right hand. Dispatch Regulator shakes it off.
Dispatch Regulator tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kirin was well out of range. Poor timing from Dispatch Regulator.
Dispatch Regulator misses with an uppercut.
As Dispatch Regulator backs away, Kirin returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Dispatch Regulator throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kirin counters with a slapping leg kick. #T3#
Dispatch Regulator scores with a push kick.
Dispatch Regulator looks to land a body kick but Kirin moved away.
Dispatch Regulator misses with a low kick.
Kirin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dispatch Regulator swings widly with a right hand
and Kirin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chronian Dispatch Regulator seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dispatch Regulator takes a swing at Kirin's ribcage but misses.
Kirin is looking to counter punch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dispatch Regulator.
Dispatch Regulator throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dispatch Regulator dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kirin jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T4#
Dispatch Regulator misses with a combination
and Kirin counters with a nice uppercut.
Dispatch Regulator pushes Kirin away with a front kick.
Dispatch Regulator listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kirin misses with an uppercut.
Dispatch Regulator appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kirin loads up on a big right hand but Dispatch Regulator slips the punch.
Dispatch Regulator throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kirin misses with a right hand
and Dispatch Regulator counters with a good low kick that Kirin was not able to check.
Kirin is breathing heavily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dispatch Regulator. Kirin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kirin throwing a counter right hand but Dispatch Regulator manages to avoid it.
Dispatch Regulator scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chronian Dispatch Regulator dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Dispatch Regulator fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kirin manages to avoid it.
Kirin misses with an uppercut. Dispatch Regulator saw that one coming.
Kirin throws out a leg kick but Dispatch Regulator moves out of range and Kirin only half commits.
Kirin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kirin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dispatch Regulator.
Dispatch Regulator connects with an inside leg kick.
Kirin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dispatch Regulator darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dispatch Regulator throws the left hand but Kirin avoids the punch easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dispatch Regulator. #T1#
Kirin avoids the body shot from Dispatch Regulator.
Dispatch Regulator bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kirin's head backwards.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dispatch Regulator. Kirin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kirin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dispatch Regulator. Kirin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dispatch Regulator with a nice calf kick.
Kirin throws an overhand right that lands on Dispatch Regulator's shoulder, as Dispatch Regulator tries to avoid the shot.
Dispatch Regulator throws a sloppy body shot
and Kirin counters with a stiff right hand.
Dispatch Regulator misses with a jab to the body
and Kirin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chronian Dispatch Regulator seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kirin throws a leg kick but Dispatch Regulator sees it coming and moves out of range.
Dispatch Regulator moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dispatch Regulator is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kirin rather than just go for the knockout.#T2#
Kirin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dispatch Regulator.
Dispatch Regulator has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dispatch Regulator throws a predictable looking body shot
and Dispatch Regulator takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dispatch Regulator throws the kick towards the body but Kirin avoids it.
Dispatch Regulator swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A quick step to the side and Kirin tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dispatch Regulator lands a leg kick that knocks Kirin off balance momentarily.
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!
Dispatch Regulator misses with a straight left.
Kirin connects with a single shot there.
Dispatch Regulator tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kirin is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Dispatch Regulator is looking to score with low kicks.#T3#
A nice leg kick lands there from Dispatch Regulator.
Dispatch Regulator scores with a leg kick.
Kirin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dispatch Regulator scores with a nice head shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dispatch Regulator darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kirin wants to land a leg kick but Dispatch Regulator is out of range.
Dispatch Regulator gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kirin.
Dispatch Regulator tries to clinch but Kirin is having none of it.
Kirin quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Dispatch Regulator throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kirin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Dispatch Regulator. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Kirin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T4#
Dispatch Regulator looking to land some kicks to the body here.
It looked like Kirin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A jab from Kirin misses.
Kirin works the jab nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dispatch Regulator throws a head kick that half lands.
Dispatch Regulator misses with a hook.
Dispatch Regulator throws an off balance right hand
and Kirin counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dispatch Regulator's knee momentarily.
Kirin throws a looping overhand right but Dispatch Regulator ducks down to avoid it.
Dispatch Regulator dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kirin misses with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chronian Dispatch Regulator showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
The fighters circling - Kirin throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL2#
Dispatch Regulator pushes Kirin up against the cage in a clinch.
Dispatch Regulator digs a right hand underneath Kirin's ribcage. Kirin let out a lung full of air as it connected.#TD2#
Dispatch Regulator successfully pulls guard.
Kirin tries to free his leg and advance position but Dispatch Regulator is retaining full guard.
Dispatch Regulator bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kirin's guard. #REVB##SUB2#
Dispatch Regulator is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kirin is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kirin has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dispatch Regulator is on top in guard. #REVB#
Kirin's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dispatch Regulator wants to control from the top but Kirin keeps moving.
Kirin will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dispatch Regulator stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kirin swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Kirin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dispatch Regulator is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kirin on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kirin tries to get out of the position.
Dispatch Regulator trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kirin keeping moving, preventing Dispatch Regulator from controlling successfully.
Dispatch Regulator tries to free his leg and advance position but Kirin is retaining full guard. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dispatch Regulator sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Dispatch Regulator trying to control but Kirin is working from the bottom.
Kirin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kirin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dispatch Regulator.
Dispatch Regulator pushes down on Kirin's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Dispatch Regulator is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kirin!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB2#
Dispatch Regulator swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Kirin is now in Dispatch Regulator's guard. A big mistake from Dispatch Regulator there, giving up the dominant position!
Dispatch Regulator seems keen to control Kirin's posture.
Kirin is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Kirin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dispatch Regulator has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kirin has managed to get both his arms back between Dispatch Regulator's legs - danger averted.
Kirin trying to control the position from guard on top but Dispatch Regulator is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Dispatch Regulator throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dispatch Regulator wants to improve his position but instead Kirin has moved into half guard.
Kokkoro Kirin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Kirin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kirin trying to pass the guard but Dispatch Regulator defending well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dispatch Regulator manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Kirin is posturing up here but Dispatch Regulator has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Kirin tries to roll out but it's too tight and Kirin has to tap! Slick submission there by Dispatch Regulator!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chronian Dispatch Regulator!
Chronian Dispatch Regulator spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: SSSD 51: Kirin/Vurris 2
Date: Jan 01, 2022

#R1#
Vurris fails with the takedown
and Kirin counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #CL2#
Vurris clinches up with Kirin and pushes him back against the cage.
Kirin wants to break free but Vurris has control.
Vurris tries to land knees in the clinch but Kirin avoids the damage to the body.
Kirin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Kirin manages to break the clinch.
Kirin avoids the body shot from Vurris.
Kirin seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Vurris throws a head kick that misses.
Kirin went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T1#
Kirin swats away the attempt to clinch by Vurris.
It looked like Kirin was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Vurris tries to clinch but Kirin moves out of range.
Kirin appears to be looking for a big counter.
Vurris throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vurris tries to score with a low kick but Kirin moves his leg out of the way.
A punch combination from Vurris misses.
Kirin appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kirin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Vurris can pounce on him.
A combination from Vurris does no damage.
Kirin seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Vurris scores with a shot to the body.
Vurris takes a swing at Kirin's ribcage but misses.
Kokkoro Kirin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Vurris tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kirin was well out of range. Poor timing from Vurris.
Kirin went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kirin definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A good leg kick by Vurris.
Vurris gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kirin counters with a three punch combo that has Vurris backing up. Vurris nods at Kirin to acknowledge the strikes.#CL2#
Vurris clinches up against the cage.
Kirin wants to get back to striking at distance but Vurris won't allow it.
Kirin avoiding damage as Vurris throws knees to the body. #BC#
Kirin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T3#
Vurris misses with a low kick.
It looked like Kirin was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Vurris connects with a solid leg kick.
Vurris throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Vurris just misses with a punch to the body.
Vurris throws a leg kick which misses Kirin's front leg but catches the back leg as Kirin tries to avoid it.
Kirin moves out of range of the body kick.
Kirin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vurris.
Kirin went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Vurris throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A clash of legs there as Kirin blocks the low kick.
It looked like Kirin was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Vurris throws a push kick but Kirin slaps the foot to one side. #T4#
Kirin checks a leg kick nicely.
Vurris lands a jab to the head.
Vurris misses with the combination.
It looked like Kirin was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Vurris with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Vurris is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kirin rather than just go for the knockout.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Vurris is defended easily by Kirin.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vern Vurris dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Kirin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vurris misses the jab.
Vurris is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It looked like Kirin was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Vurris fails to land the takedown.
Kirin is looking for a counter combo.
Vurris throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kirin counters with a one-two to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vurris throws a low kick, looking for Kirin's leg but Kirin calmly moves out of range.
As Vurris looks to move away, Kirin throws a big counter combo but Vurris just gets out of the way.
Kirin checks a leg kick.
Kirin ducks under a wild hook from Vurris.
Kirin is looking for a counter combo.#T1#
A low kick lands for Vurris.
Vurris tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kirin defends well and Vurris ends up having to push Kirin into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Vurris tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vurris does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
It looked like Kirin was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kirin blocks a leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Vurris.
Kirin checks a leg kick nicely.
Vurris with a nice calf kick.
Vurris misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vurris looks to score with a jab to the body but Kirin is just out of range.
It looked like Kirin was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T2#
Vurris connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Vurris throws a series of punches but Kirin moves out of range.
Vurris misses with a head kick.
Vurris has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Vurris throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kirin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vurris. #TD2#
Vurris drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Kirin manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vurris has Kirin pressed against the cage, preventing Kirin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Vurris missing with knees to the body. #T3#
Vurris wants to take the fight to the mat but Kirin manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kokkoro Kirin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vern Vurris.
Vurris keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kirin's efforts to push away.
Vurris is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Vurris pushes off an throws an elbow but Kirin leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Vurris misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kirin. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Vurris missing with knees to the body.
Vurris misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kirin.
Vurris has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kirin avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Vurris keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kirin's efforts to push away.
Vurris missing with knees to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vurris tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kirin avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vern Vurris showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Kirin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Vurris.
Vurris dives in for a single leg takedown but Kirin sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
It looked like Kirin was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Vern Vurris seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vurris tries to land a body kick
and Kirin counters with a left and a right that stings Vurris.
Vurris wants to clinch.
Kirin is looking for a counter combo.
Vurris misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vurris swings for the body but Kirin moves out of range.
Vurris fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kirin throws a big counter combination but Vurris scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Good leg kick by Vurris. #T1#
Kirin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Vurris tries to close the distance and clinch but Kirin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vurris tries to clinch but Kirin moves out of range.
Vurris throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kirin counters with a one-two to the body.
Vurris wants to land a leg kick but Kirin is out of range.
Vern Vurris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vurris throws a wild body kick that Kirin sees coming a mile off.
Kirin moves out of range of the strikes.
Kirin avoids a kick to the body.
Kirin went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Vurris wants to slow Kirin down by chopping away at his legs.
Kokkoro Kirin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vern Vurris is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Kirin blocks a leg kick.
Kirin swats away the attempt to clinch by Vurris.
Kirin is looking for a counter combo.
Vurris throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kirin is looking for a counter combo.
Vurris pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kirin is out of range and Vurris settles back down.
Kirin is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Vurris. Kirin shrugs it off though.
Vurris 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.
Vurris goes for a double leg but Kirin avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kirin continues to drive forward.
Kokkoro Kirin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vern Vurris.
Vurris throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kirin throws a big counter combination but Vurris scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Vurris looks to land a body kick but Kirin moved away.#T3#
Kirin blocks the body kick.
Kirin seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Vurris tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kirin swivels and escapes.
Vurris lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vurris. Kirin does a little dance to reset his feet.
As Vurris looks to move away, Kirin throws a big counter combo but Vurris just gets out of the way.
Vurris tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kirin defends well and Vurris ends up having to push Kirin into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Vurris throws a head kick that misses.
Kirin is looking for a counter combo.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Vurris.
Kirin seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Vurris throws out a leg kick but Kirin moves out of range and Vurris only half commits.
Some bone on bone action there as Kirin checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kirin seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T4#
Vurris with the inside leg kick.
Vurris throws a leg kick but Kirin sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Vurris throws a head kick that misses.
Kirin throws a big counter combination but Vurris scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Vurris shoots for a double leg takedown but Kirin sprawls well. He's pushed Vurris's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Vurris throws a low kick, looking for Kirin's leg but Kirin calmly moves out of range.
Kirin went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Vurris ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kirin moves away.
It looked like Kirin was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kirin moves out of range of the body kick from Vurris.
As Vurris looks to move away, Kirin throws a big counter combo but Vurris just gets out of the way.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vurris. Kirin does a little dance to reset his feet.
As Vurris looks to move away, Kirin throws a big counter combo but Vurris just gets out of the way.
Vurris misses with a few strikes there.
Kirin went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vern Vurris comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Vurris 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 Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vern Vurris!
An out of breath Vern Vurris thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SSSD 47: Kirin/Luciano
Date: Dec 04, 2021

#R1#
Kirin misses with a double jab.
Kokkoro Kirin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kirin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kirin is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kirin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Luciano stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Luciano throws a shot from downtown. Kirin moves away and avoids it.
Kirin fires out a quick counter leg kick but Luciano just manages to avoid it.
Luciano slips under a jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Luciano checks a leg kick.
Luciano connects with a single shot there.
Luciano moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT2#It looks like Kokkoro Kirin has been cut.
Kirin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Luciano.
Kirin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Luciano sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kirin thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kirin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Luciano.
Luciano checks the leg kick nicely there.
A shot to the body from Kirin misses
and Luciano counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kirin swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kirin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Kirin throws a body shot but no joy.
Kirin misses with a hook
letting Luciano counter with a right hand.
Kirin throws a body punch but Luciano moves out of range.
Kirin looks to score with a jab to the body but Luciano is just out of range.
Kirin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Luciano moves away.
Luciano fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kirin.
A low kick lands for Luciano.
Kirin lunges at Luciano with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Luciano's hand.
Kirin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kirin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kirin throws a poor cross that misses
and Luciano counters with a three punch combo that has Kirin backing up. Kirin nods at Luciano to acknowledge the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A low kick from Kirin is predictable there
and Luciano counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Luciano keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kirin.
Luciano scores with a jab to the body.
Kirin is breathing heavily.
Kirin throws the left hand but Luciano avoids the punch easily.#T2#
A solid body kick from Luciano.
Luciano throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kirin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kirin misses with a hook to the body
and Luciano counters with a three punch combo that has Kirin backing up. Kirin nods at Luciano to acknowledge the strikes.
Luciano thuds his shin into the meat of Kirin's side.
Luciano throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Luciano scores with a body shot.
Luciano is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kirin.
Kirin misses with a shot to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Luciano has knocked Kirin down with a huge combo! Luciano steps away and waves a wobbly Kirin back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Kirin is rocked!
Kirin is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Luciano just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Kirin has gone limp and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Charles Luciano!
Charles Luciano is the new heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Charles Luciano thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: MMATycoon 1 Year <3
Date: Oct 16, 2021

#R1#
Kirin throws a body shot but no joy.
Fury throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An attempted straight right counter from Kirin misses the target.
Fury fails with a takedown attempt.
Kirin definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fury fails to land the takedown.#TD2#
Fury scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SUB2#
Fury is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kirin has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Fury is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kirin has escaped the position, nice work there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Fury tries for a kimura but Kirin is defending well. #T1#
Kirin regains half guard there - taking advantage of Fury's attempt to lay and pray for a moment. #SUB2#
Fury is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kirin has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Fury is working for a kimura but Kirin is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Fury is working for a submission of some sort. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Fury is trying to work for a kimura but Kirin is defending well. #SUB2#
Fury wants to work for an arm triangle but Kirin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Fury wants to take a breather but Kirin is having none of it.
Kirin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fury on the ground.
Fury working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Kirin's thigh. Kirin counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Fury wants to control from the top but Kirin keeps moving. #T3#
Fury passes Kirin's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Fury is pressing down on Kirin's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kirin is holding on for now.
Kirin is trying to stand.
Fury is trying to control. Kirin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fury trying to control from Kirin's half guard. Kirin has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Kirin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T4#
Kirin content to stall in guard here.
Fury controls Kirin momentarily but Kirin frees himself.
Fury being controlled here, momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Fury throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but James Fury will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Kirin misses with a body shot.
Fury walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kirin scores with a hook to the body. Fury takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kirin 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.
Horrible takedown attempt by Fury or perhaps it was just good defense by Kirin, which made it look bad.
Kirin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fury doesn't seem bothered though.
Fury shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kirin as he avoids it easily.
Fury shoots for a double leg takedown but Kirin sprawls well. He's pushed Fury's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kokkoro Kirin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Fury.
Fury is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kirin stuns Fury with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kirin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fury closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
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!
Kirin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fury was well out of range. Poor timing from Kirin.
Fury is breathing heavily.
Fury takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Fury ducks right into an uppercut from Kirin. #T1#
Fury misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#KD#
Kirin cracks Fury with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Kirin has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Fury to stand back up!
Kirin cracks Fury on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Fury falls backwards against the cage. Kirin follows up with more strikes that drop Fury to his knees. Kirin keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Fury! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kokkoro Kirin!
Kokkoro Kirin retains his heavyweight title!
After the fight, Kokkoro Kirin was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: SSSD 30: Kirin vs Nwaoge
Date: Aug 07, 2021

#R1#
Nwaoge misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kirin.
Kirin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kirin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nwaoge was well out of range. Poor timing from Kirin.
Nwaoge tries to counter with a clinch but Kirin shakes him off and moves away.
Kirin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kirin definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A punch combination from Kirin misses.
Nwaoge is looking to clinch.
Nwaoge on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nwaoge slips a straight right by Kirin.
Nwaoge is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Nwaoge slips under a jab.#CL2#
Nwaoge clinches up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kirin prevents a body shot from Nwaoge.
Nwaoge misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nwaoge tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kirin just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kirin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T1#
Nwaoge lands with a left to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Kokkoro Kirin has been cut.
Nwaoge tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kirin smiles and moves away.
Nwaoge takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kirin throws a shot from downtown. Nwaoge moves away and avoids it.
Nwaoge steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kirin.
Kirin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kirin ducks under a wild hook from Nwaoge.
Kirin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kirin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kirin swings for the body but Nwaoge moves out of range.
Kirin looks to land a right hand but Nwaoge moved out of range.
Kokkoro Kirin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Kirin missing with a left hand there. Nwaoge was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kirin swings for the body but Nwaoge moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Kirin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kirin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nwaoge slips a straight right by Kirin.
Nwaoge tries to counter with a clinch but Kirin shakes him off and moves away.
Nwaoge tries to clinch but Kirin is having none of it.
Kirin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nwaoge tries to counter by closing the distance.
Kirin throws a combination. Nwaoge tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kirin misses with the combination.
Nwaoge tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nwaoge moves out of range of the strikes.
Nwaoge avoids the body shot from Kirin. #T3#
Kirin cracks a nice hook into Nwaoge's ribs.
Kirin cracks Nwaoge with a good jab.
Kokkoro Kirin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice defenses there by Nwaoge.
Nwaoge is looking to clinch.
Kirin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kirin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nwaoge tries to counter by closing the distance.
Kirin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kirin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nwaoge circles away quickly and effectively.
Nwaoge wants to counter the offense by Kirin and move into the clinch position.
A slow jab from Kirin misses its intended target.
Kirin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nwaoge walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nwaoge keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kirin.
Nwaoge tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T4#
Kirin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nwaoge closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kirin counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kirin just misses with a punch to the body.
Nwaoge tries to clinch up.
Nwaoge wants to clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kirin throws a body punch but Nwaoge moves out of range.
Nwaoge is looking to clinch.
Kirin keeps the fight on the outside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kokkoro Kirin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kokkoro Kirin's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Kirin swinging wildly here.
Nwaoge slips a jab from Kirin.
Kirin throws a hook to the side of Nwaoge's head but Nwaoge sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kirin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nwaoge moves away.
Nwaoge tries to counter with a clinch but Kirin shakes him off and moves away.
Nwaoge tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kirin throws out a loose jab but Nwaoge uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kirin throws a body punch but Nwaoge moves out of range.
Nwaoge is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Nwaoge keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nwaoge wants to counter the offense by Kirin and move into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nwaoge uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kirin.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kirin.
Nwaoge displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kirin throws out the jab.
Kirin throws out a loose jab but Nwaoge uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nwaoge tries to counter with a clinch but Kirin shakes him off and moves away.#T1#
A jab from Kirin misses.
Kirin lands a slapping body shot.
Kirin takes a swing at Nwaoge's ribcage but misses.
Kirin takes a swing at Nwaoge's ribcage but misses.
Nwaoge wants to counter with a clinch but Kirin pushes him away.
Kokkoro Kirin is winning the standup battle so far.
Nwaoge slips a straight right by Kirin.#CL2#
Nwaoge closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kirin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nwaoge can do to turn this around?
Nwaoge misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nwaoge goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nwaoge taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Nwaoge drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nwaoge struggles to land a body shot inside as Kirin controls his hands. #T2#
Kirin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nwaoge tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nwaoge working aggressively here.
Nwaoge can't find room to land a body shot as Kirin controls the action.
Nwaoge goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kirin blocks a body shot from Nwaoge.
Nwaoge has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kirin seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Nwaoge can turn it around.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nwaoge.
Nwaoge throws a head punch that misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC#
Kirin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nwaoge slips under a jab from Kirin.
Kirin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nwaoge moves away.#CL2#
Nwaoge fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kirin, pushing him back against the cage.#T3#
Nwaoge tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kirin is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Nwaoge's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Nwaoge misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nwaoge fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nwaoge swings wildly with an uppercut but Kirin uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kirin.
Kirin working hard to break the clinch.
Nwaoge throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nwaoge struggles to land a body shot inside as Kirin controls his hands.
Nwaoge throws a head punch that misses.
Kirin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nwaoge tries to throw a body punch but Kirin avoids it by throwing Nwaoge back against the cage.
Nwaoge struggles to land a body shot inside as Kirin controls his hands.
Nwaoge softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T4#
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kirin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nwaoge prevents a body shot from Kirin.
Nwaoge lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nwaoge swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nwaoge.
Nwaoge misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nwaoge jumps guard but Kirin stands there with Nwaoge around his waist. Nwaoge gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nwaoge has a couple of punches blocked by Kirin.
Medzavi Nwaoge seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kirin avoids a wild elbow strike from Nwaoge.
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 Kokkoro Kirin will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kokkoro Kirin's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R3#
Nwaoge is looking to clinch but Kirin is avoiding it.
A slow jab from Nwaoge misses its intended target.
Nwaoge has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kirin finds it's way round the side to connect with Nwaoge's head.
Nwaoge ducks under a wild hook from Kirin.
Nwaoge ducks under a wild hook from Kirin.
Good exchange - Kirin coming out on top.
Nwaoge tries to clinch there but Kirin circles away.
Kirin scores with a jab to the jaw.#CL2#
Nwaoge closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nwaoge tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kirin's elbow.
Kirin blocking some punches.
Nwaoge tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kirin's elbow.
Nwaoge cracks Kirin with a nice body shot.#T1#
Nwaoge misses with some punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nwaoge is looking to control Kirin's arms but Kirin gets an underhook and turns him. Now Nwaoge has his back to the cage.
Kirin blocking some punches.
Nwaoge goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nwaoge goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nwaoge lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kirin.
Kirin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nwaoge misses with a punch to the body.
Nwaoge pushes Kirin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Nwaoge fails to land.
With the fighters up against the cage, Nwaoge throws an elbow but misses.
Nwaoge swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
Nwaoge misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nwaoge is trying to pull guard but Kirin turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Nwaoge fails to land.
Nwaoge works on Kirin's body with a couple of short punches.
Nwaoge has Kirin pressed against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Kirin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kirin prevents a body shot from Nwaoge. #BC#
Kirin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nwaoge tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kirin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kirin misses with a body shot.
Nwaoge wants to clinch.#T3#
Nwaoge avoids the body shot from Kirin.
Jab, jab by Kirin - just one landing.
Kirin swats away the attempt to clinch by Nwaoge.
Kirin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nwaoge walks into a stiff left hand from Kirin.
A slow jab from Kirin misses its intended target.
Nwaoge wants to counter with a clinch but Kirin pushes him away.
Kirin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nwaoge lands a right hook to the body.
Nwaoge dodges the punch combination from Kirin. #T4#
Kirin throws a hook but Nwaoge blocks it.
Nwaoge is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kirin swings for the body but Nwaoge moves out of range.
Nwaoge fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A nice left hand lands by Nwaoge. #BC#
Kirin breaks the clinch.
Nwaoge uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kirin.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Nwaoge rushes Kirin and presses him up against the cage.
Nwaoge doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Kokkoro Kirin did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Kokkoro Kirin's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
Kirin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Kirin misses the target.
Nwaoge is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nwaoge slips a jab and a cross from Kirin.
Nice uppercut there from Kirin.
Kirin misses with a wild body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nwaoge looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Nwaoge moves into the clinch.
Kirin prevents a body shot from Nwaoge.
Kirin blocks an uppercut. #T1#
Kirin blocks an elbow strike from Nwaoge.
Kirin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kirin is trying to push Nwaoge away but Nwaoge has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Nwaoge misses with the head strike.
Nwaoge goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nwaoge fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nwaoge fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nwaoge swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nwaoge working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Nwaoge tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kirin just stands there and leans against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nwaoge.
Kirin prevents a body shot from Nwaoge. #T2#
Nwaoge is stalling here.
Nwaoge misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nwaoge tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #BC#
Kirin manages to break the clinch.
Nwaoge slips a jab from Kirin.
Kirin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kirin fails to land with a series of punches.
Kirin sets himself, and Nwaoge steps forward looking for the clinch! Kirin avoids it this time.
Kirin throws an overhand right that lands on Nwaoge's shoulder, as Nwaoge tries to avoid the shot.
Nwaoge fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nwaoge closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kirin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Nwaoge wants to clinch up but Kirin keeps it at a distance.
A cross from Kirin lands.
Nwaoge takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Kirin lands a nice hook to Nwaoge's body. Nwaoge takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nwaoge is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kirin throws the left hand but Nwaoge avoids the punch easily.
Kirin throws a big shot that misses.#CL2#
Nwaoge fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kirin, pushing him back against the cage.
Nwaoge prevents Kirin from breaking the clinch.#T4#
Nwaoge misses with some punches.
Nwaoge throws a head punch that misses.
Nwaoge misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kirin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kirin blocking some punches.
Kirin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nwaoge misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nwaoge tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kirin is trying to break free.#TD2#
Nwaoge manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU#
Kirin decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Nwaoge, up you get!
Nwaoge fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Nwaoge rushes Kirin and presses him up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kokkoro Kirin had his way with Medzavi Nwaoge in that round.
The cut man is working on Kokkoro Kirin's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R5#
Kirin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kirin throws a sloppy body shot #CL2#
and Nwaoge counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Nwaoge.
Nwaoge swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kirin wants to break free but Nwaoge has control. #BC#
Kirin manages to break the clinch.
Kirin throws a right and a left that Nwaoge avoids nicely.
Nwaoge tries to counter with a clinch but Kirin shakes him off and moves away.
Kirin throws a series of punches but Nwaoge avoids them all with ease.
Kirin lands a nice shot to the body.
Nwaoge ducks under a wild hook from Kirin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kirin throws a jab when Nwaoge was well out of range.
Nwaoge fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kirin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nwaoge manages to avoid it.#T1#
Kirin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kirin jabs Nwaoge to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kirin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kirin digs a good body shot into Nwaoge's ribs.
Nwaoge ducks under a wild hook from Kirin.
Nwaoge tries to counter by closing the distance.
Kirin misses with a double jab.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Kirin misses with an uppercut.
Kirin misses with a body shot.
Nwaoge with the counter takedown but Kirin avoids it easily.#CL2#
Nwaoge moves into the clinch successfully.
Kirin blocks an uppercut.
Nwaoge throws a punch but it's blocked by Kirin.
Nwaoge tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kirin just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kokkoro Kirin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Nwaoge lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kirin avoids a wild elbow strike from Nwaoge.
Kirin tries to break free but Nwaoge pushes him back against the cage.
Nwaoge lands a hook that snaps the head of Kirin backwards.
Nwaoge can't find room to land a body shot as Kirin controls the action.
Nwaoge misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nwaoge is trying to maintain a safe position but Kirin gets an underhook and turns Nwaoge into the cage.
Nwaoge lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kirin backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nwaoge tries to pull guard but Kirin forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Nwaoge tries to pull guard but Kirin holds him up against the cage and eventually Nwaoge drops back down to his feet.
Kokkoro Kirin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Medzavi Nwaoge.
Nwaoge throws an elbow but it's blocked. #T3#
Nwaoge is trying to pull guard but Kirin has him pressed against the cage.
Nwaoge tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A frustrated look appears on Kirin's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nwaoge fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kirin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kirin blocks a body shot from Nwaoge.
Nwaoge swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kirin blocking some punches.
Nwaoge tries to throw a body punch but Kirin avoids it by throwing Nwaoge back against the cage. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nwaoge pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Nwaoge tries a body shot but Kirin blocks it.
Nwaoge throws a head punch that misses.
Nwaoge struggles to land a body shot inside as Kirin controls his hands.
Medzavi Nwaoge has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nwaoge scores with a shot to the side of Kirin's head.
Nwaoge goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kirin.
Nwaoge tries to work over Kirin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nwaoge looking to stall.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kirin lands with a right to the head.
Nwaoge throws a punch but it's blocked by Kirin.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Medzavi Nwaoge.
I think Kirin has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 48:47
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 50:45
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kokkoro Kirin!
Kokkoro Kirin retains his heavyweight title!
Kokkoro Kirin thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SSSD 26: Kirin vs Vurris
Date: Jul 10, 2021

#R1#
Vurris on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CUT#It looks like Vern Vurris has been cut.#TD2#
Vurris gets a double leg takedown into Kirin's guard.
Kirin keeping moving, preventing Vurris from controlling successfully.
Vurris throwing strikes from guard but Kirin blocks nicely.
Vurris trying to control the position from guard on top but Kirin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vurris pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kirin is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vurris postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Vurris is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T1#
Kirin wants to stand and escape but Vurris is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kirin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Vurris. Vurris obviously looking to wear him down.
Vurris feints and then cracks Kirin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kirin down.
Vurris takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kirin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kirin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vurris.
Vurris tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kirin misses with a body shot.
Vurris tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Vurris shoots for a takedown but Kirin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kirin misses with a body shot.
Kirin 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.
Kirin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
Kirin throws the left hand but Vurris avoids the punch easily.
Vurris tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kirin loads up on a big right hand but Vurris slips the punch.
Kirin is looking to wear down Vurris with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kirin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vurris ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kirin moves out of range of the body kick.
Kirin throwing a counter right hand but Vurris manages to avoid it.
Vurris shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kirin was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Vurris darts in looking for a takedown but Kirin gets double underhooks and turns Vurris into the cage.
Kirin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vurris was well out of range. Poor timing from Kirin.
Kirin misses with a wild body shot.
A left lands for Kirin.
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!
Kirin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vurris was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Kirin cracks Vurris with a good jab.
Kirin lands a body shot. #T3#
Kirin avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Vurris uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kirin.
Kokkoro Kirin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kirin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vurris throws a leg kick that misses. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Kirin has knocked Vurris down with a huge combo! Kirin steps away and waves a wobbly Vurris back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Vurris throws a chopping leg kick but Kirin manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Vurris misses the shot to the body.
Vurris slips a straight right by Kirin.
And Vurris tries to counter it with a takedown but Kirin pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Vurris lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kirin misses with a body shot.
Vurris tries to score with a low kick but Kirin moves his leg out of the way.
Vurris thows a left - swing and a miss!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kirin lands a nice looking body shot. #T4#
Kirin scores with a hook.
Kirin misses the jab.#KD#
Kirin lands a big uppercut and Vurris crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Vurris looks OK. Kirin waves Vurris back to his feet!#ROC#Vurris is rocked!
Kirin lands a body shot.
Kokkoro Kirin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vurris looks winded!#KD#
Kirin lands a big right hand that sends Vurris crashing to the mat! Kirin stays standing though and waves Vurris back to his feet!
Vurris is still on wobbly legs! Can Kirin finish him?
Kirin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vurris.
Vurris keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vurris seems to have recovered his senses.
and Kirin counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Vurris! He's just covering up as Kirin starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kokkoro Kirin!
Kokkoro Kirin retains his heavyweight title!
Kokkoro Kirin seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: SSSD 21: Kirin vs Golara
Date: Jun 05, 2021

#R1#
Golara avoids a punch combination nicely.
A shot to the body from Golara misses
and Kirin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Golara throws a poor cross that misses
and Kirin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kirin just misses with a punch to the body.
Golara throws a combination that misses
and Kirin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kirin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kirin looks to throw the jab but Golara is out of range.
Golara swings widly with a right hand
enabling Kirin to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#It looks like Endrju Golara has been cut.
Golara throws a lazy right hand but Kirin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Golara looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Golara looks to throw the jab but Kirin is out of range. #CL2#
Kirin gets tackled into the cage by Golara. Golara maintains the clinch.
Golara tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Golara misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Kirin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Golara misses with an uppercut.
Kirin throws a big counter combination but Golara scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Golara takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CL2#
Golara closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Golara blocking some punches. #T1#
Golara lands a right hand.
Kirin can't find room to land a body shot as Golara controls the action. #BC#
Kirin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Golara looks to throw the jab but Kirin is out of range.
It looked like Kirin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've been told by Kirin's head coaches at Thib's Sweat Shoppe that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Golara drops his hands momentarily and Kirin takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Golara throws a lazy uppercut
and Kirin counters with a left to the body.
Golara closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Golara misses with a combination
and Kirin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Golara tries to move into range but Kirin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Golara slips a jab from Kirin.
Kirin scores with a sloppy right hand. Golara should have avoided that one.
Kirin digs a good hook to Golara's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Golara pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kirin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Golara tries to clinch up.
No joy there for Kirin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kirin is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T2#
Golara throws a right and a left that both miss.
Golara swinging wildly here.
Golara tries to clinch up but Kirin circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Golara gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kirin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Golara is looking to control Kirin's arms but Kirin gets an underhook and turns him. Now Golara has his back to the cage.
Golara misses with the head strike.
Golara throws a punch but it's blocked by Kirin.
Golara misses with some punches.
Kirin lands a right hand.
Kirin is working Golara over against the cage.
Golara blocks an uppercut.
Golara is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Kirin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Kirin fails to land. #T3#
Kirin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC#
Kirin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Golara misses with a combination
and Kirin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Golara throws a series of punches but Kirin avoids them all with ease.
Kirin is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Golara takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Golara swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kirin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Golara wants to clinch but Kirin slips to the side
and Kirin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#That has opened up Endrju Golara's cut even more.
Kirin connects with a body shot that sends Golara's belly button to the back.
Golara walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Golara tries to clinch up#KD#
and Kirin counters with a crisp one two that drops Golara! Kirin thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Golara to his feet! Golara is in big trouble!#ROC#Golara is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Golara drops his hands momentarily. Kirin doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Golara staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Golara doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kokkoro Kirin!
Kokkoro Kirin retains his heavyweight title!
After the big win, Kokkoro Kirin made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Overeemâ€™s Horse Meat and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: SSSD 14: Kirin vs Struve
Date: Apr 17, 2021

#R1#
Struve has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Struve there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kirin lands with a nice body punch.
Kirin moves out of range of the body kick.
Kirin moves away from the strike by Struve.
Kirin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kirin scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kirin lands a nice shot that snaps Struve's head back.
Kirin checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kirin keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Struve lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kirin takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kirin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sloppy strikes from Kirin. Those never looked like landing.
Struve feints a counter leg kick.
Kirin seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Struve with a nice calf kick.
Kirin takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Struve throws a looping overhand right but Kirin ducks down to avoid it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kirin.
Struve throws the kick towards the body but Kirin avoids it.
Struve scores with a head kick. Kirin tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A bone on bone clash there as Kirin blocks the leg kick. #T1#
Struve lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Struve scores with a one two! Kirin had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Kirin moves out of range of the body kick.
Struve misses with a kick to the body.
Struve looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Good standup being displayed there by Kirin as he connects with a hook.
Kirin ducks under a wild hook from Struve.
Struve takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kirin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Struve.
Struve looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Struve is looking to slow Kirin down with leg kicks.
Kirin scores with a sloppy right hand. Struve should have avoided that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Struve walks into a stiff left hand from Kirin.
Good leg kick by Struve.
StepOn Struve seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
An inside leg kick lands from Struve.
A swing and a miss from Struve.
Kirin is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Struve throws a jab but it's blocked by Kirin. #T2#
Struve takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kirin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Struve with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kirin stuns Struve with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Struve loads up on a big right hand but Kirin slips the punch.
It looked like Kirin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kirin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Struve avoids the body shot from Kirin.
Kirin ducks under a wild hook from Struve.
The crowd cheers as Kirin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Struve doesn't seem phased though.
Struve throws a combination that misses
letting Kirin counter with a right hand.
Struve throws a low kick but Kirin avoids it.
A good leg kick by Struve.
Struve lands with a nice body kick.
Kirin misses with a hook.
Kirin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kirin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Struve moves away.
Kirin takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#T3#
Struve avoids the body shot from Kirin.
Kirin is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Struve fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kirin.
Kirin slips a jab and a cross from Struve.
Kirin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kirin is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Struve takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kirin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Struve.
Struve tries a head kick but it misses.
Kirin misses the shot to the body.
Struve swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Struve throws a sloppy head kick and Kirin moves out of range easily.
Kirin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Struve throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Kirin avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A little feinted left hand from Kirin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Struve takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A head kick by Struve misses
and Kirin counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Struve throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kirin.#T4#
Kirin jabs Struve right on the nose. Struve blinks but takes it well.
Kirin scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CUT#It looks like StepOn Struve has been cut.
Struve throws out a leg kick but Kirin moves out of range and Struve only half commits.
Kirin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Struve looks winded!
Struve slips a straight right by Kirin.
Kirin connects with a single shot there.#ROC#Struve is rocked!
Kirin drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Struve right on the button. Struve goes down! Kirin follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Kirin gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kokkoro Kirin!
Kokkoro Kirin is the new heavyweight champion!

Event: SSSD 10
Date: Mar 27, 2021

#R1#
Kirin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cholley manages to avoid it.
Kokkoro Kirin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cholley throws a jab but it's blocked by Kirin.
Cholley has been working on his boxing with his coaches at JAG Battle Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Cholley is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kirin.
Kirin throws a counter combo.
Kirin 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.
Kirin connects with a right hand. Cholley shakes it off.#CUT2#It looks like Gerard Cholley has been cut.
Cholley avoids the body shot from Kirin.
Kirin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cholley moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kirin keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Cholley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kirin moves away.
Kirin throws out a counter right but Cholley avoids it with no problem.
Cholley takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kirin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kirin lands with an overhand left.
Kirin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kirin scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cholley walks into a left hand.
Cholley takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T1#
Kirin moves out of range of the strikes.
Kirin lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Cholley throws a hook but Kirin avoids it easily.
Cholley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cholley throws a sloppy body shot
and Kirin counters with a left to the body.
Kirin lands a nice shot to the body.
Kirin swinging wildly here.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kirin.
Kirin punishes Cholley's body with a nice straight punch.
Cholley walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Cholley shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kirin lands with a hook. Cholley tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CUT2#Gerard Cholley's cut is getting worse.#T2#
Kirin throws a combination that misses
and Cholley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kirin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Cholley misses with a lunging right hand
and Kirin counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Cholley is breathing heavily.
Cholley throws a big shot that misses.
Cholley is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Kirin's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Cholley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab lands there for Kirin.
Kirin throws a combination. Cholley tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Cholley takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cholley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cholley takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Cholley throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kirin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#Gerard Cholley's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Cholley misses the jab.
Kirin tests Cholley's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T3#
A jab from Kirin does it's job there.
Kirin scores with a sloppy right hand. Cholley should have avoided that one. #CUT2#Jeez, Gerard Cholley's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Cholley falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kirin counters with a right hand to the body.
Kirin has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Jab, jab by Kirin - just one landing.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kokkoro Kirin!

Event: SSSD 7
Date: Mar 06, 2021

#R1#
McGee darts in trying to clinch
and McGee takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kirin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McGee on the side of the head.
Kirin scores with a decent looking hook.
Kirin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kirin definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
McGee with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kirin to score with a decent uppercut.
McGee tries to clinch up.
McGee tries to move into range but Kirin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kirin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McGee doesn't seem bothered though.
Kirin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kirin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
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!
McGee darts in trying to clinch
and Kirin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McGee thows a left - swing and a miss!
McGee takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T1#
McGee is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice jab there from Kirin.
McGee shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kirin as he avoids it easily.
McGee tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kirin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kokkoro Kirin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McGee looks winded!
Donk. Kirin catches McGee right on the button with a cross.#KD#
Kirin feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends McGee sprawling to the canvas! McGee rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Kirin finish him?! #ROC#McGee is rocked!
McGee walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Kirin! 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 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kokkoro Kirin!

Event: SSSD 3
Date: Jan 30, 2021

#R1#
Jones tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kirin swivels and escapes.
Kirin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice uppercut lands for Kirin. That snapped Jones's head back.
Nice cross by Kirin.
Kirin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kirin is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kirin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kirin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jones shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kirin pinned against the ropes. Kirin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jones has been working on his balance at London Warrior Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Kirin.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jones.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bradley Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones dives in and grabs Kirin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kirin pushes down on Jones's head and hops out.
Kirin lands with an overhand left.
Kokkoro Kirin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kirin lands a nice shot that snaps Jones's head back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones ducks right into an uppercut from Kirin.
Kirin lands a nice looking body shot. #T1#
Kirin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jones has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Kirin lands with a good body shot.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Jones tries for a takedown but Kirin circles away easily
and Kirin counters with a nice uppercut.
Jones takes one on the button.
Kirin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kirin lands with an uppercut that bounces Jones off the ropes and back into range.
Kirin lands with a nice body punch.
Kirin lands a nice hook to Jones's body. Jones takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kirin lunges at Jones with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jones's hand.
Kirin connects with a crisp jab.
Kirin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jones has time to react.
Kokkoro Kirin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kirin lands a head shot.#T2#
Jones fails to land the takedown.
Jones takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #ROC2#Jones is rocked!
Kirin is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Jones had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Kirin circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Jones to the canvas! Jones doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Kirin keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kokkoro Kirin!
Bradley Jones spoke after the fight, saying 'My opponent was fantastic and he deserves the win, he was the better man tonight '.

Event: SSSD Opener
Date: Jan 16, 2021

#R1#
Jackson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson lands a high kick! #CUT2#It looks like Kokkoro Kirin has been cut.
Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Kirin is just out of range.
It looked like Kirin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kirin avoids the head kick by Jackson.
A combination from Jackson does no damage.
Jackson loads up on a big right hand but Kirin slips the punch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kirin.
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kirin manages to avoid it.
Kirin throws a series of punches but Jackson moves out of range.
A jab from Jackson misses.
It looked like Kirin was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jackson.
Kirin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jackson throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Kirin counters with a nice body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kirin throws a right hand that misses
and Jackson counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Kirin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jackson.#CUT#It looks like Splendor Jackson has been cut.
Kirin dodges the punch combination from Jackson. #KD#
Kirin sends Jackson crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Kirin is motioning to the referee to let Jackson up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Jackson is rocked!
Jackson looks winded!#T1#
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Kirin moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Jackson! Kirin continues to tee off on Jackson, landing with a left and a right! Kirin connects with a right hand that leaves Jackson sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Kirin!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kokkoro Kirin!

Event: QFC Tournament 1031 Round 1
Date: Dec 30, 2020

#R1#
Kirin throws a body punch but Patrick moves out of range.
Patrick with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kirin counters with a nice body shot. #TD2#
Patrick closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Kirin prevents Patrick from moving into mount.
Patrick controls the position from side control.
Kirin is looking to regain half guard here but Patrick keeps moving and retains side control.
Patrick in side control lands a decent elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kirin takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Kirin is trying to escape the position but Patrick is controlling the position. #T1#
Patrick creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Kirin sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Patrick throws an elbow but Kirin slips to the side and avoids it well.
Patrick passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Kirin!
Patrick breaks from Kirin's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Kirin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Patrick on the ground.
You get the feeling that Kirin really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Kirin tries to hold on but Patrick pushes him away. #SUB2#
Patrick is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Patrick!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kirk Patrick!

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