Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Bellicose XII
Date: Dec 24, 2022

#R1#
Briggs bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Briggs shoots and misses
and Mishima makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Briggs definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Briggs with a hook.
Mishima stuns Briggs with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mishima feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Briggss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CUT2#It looks like Macka Briggs has been cut.
Briggs tries for a takedown but Mishima circles away easily
and Mishima counters with a nice low kick that buckles Briggs's knee momentarily.
Briggs waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mishima.
Briggs checks a low kick from Mishima.
Briggs misses with a wild body shot.
Mishima tries to counter with a clinch but Briggs shakes him off and moves away.
Mishima ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Briggs moves away.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Mishima has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Briggs shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mishima sprawls well. Mishima wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Briggs gets slowly back to his feet.
Mishima tries a quick counter leg kick but Briggs is wise to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Macka Briggs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An inside leg kick from Mishima misses.
Briggs scores with a sloppy right hand. Mishima should have avoided that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Briggs looks to throw the jab but Mishima is out of range.
Mishima shoots in but no luck this time. #T1#
Decent striking displayed by Briggs there.
Briggs jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Briggs dips to his left and cracks Mishima with an uppercut!
Mishima throws a looping overhand right but Briggs ducks down to avoid it.
Briggs cracks Mishima with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Briggs on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Briggs connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mishima's hands.
Briggs will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mishima lands a nice looking body shot.
Mishima misses with a low kick as Briggs jumps back.
Briggs ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Briggs on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mishima. Mishima obviously looking to wear him down.
A big left from Mishima misses.
Briggs 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#
Mishima takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Briggs scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mishima in his tracks.
Briggs is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Mishima connects with a body shot.
A nice leg kick from Mishima, right into the meat of the thigh.
Briggs thuds a left hand into Mishima's body.
Mishima misses with an uppercut. Briggs saw that one coming.
Briggs ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mishima keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Briggs.
Mishima is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Briggs rather than just go for the knockout.
Briggs slips a jab from Mishima.
Mishima is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Mishima throws a poor cross that misses
and Briggs cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mishima drops his hands momentarily and Briggs takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mishima walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Briggs checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Briggs scores with a decent looking hook.
Briggs moves out of range as Mishima throws a body kick.
Briggs blocks a jab.
Briggs scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T3#
Mishima throws a head kick that misses.
Mishima throws a hook to the side of Briggs's head but Briggs sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Macka Briggs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mishima misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Briggs.
Briggs scores with a hook to the body. Mishima takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Briggs tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mishima manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Briggs walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Mishima throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Briggs counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mishima slips under a jab.
Briggs cracks Mishima with a good jab.
Mishima takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mishima stuns Briggs with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Briggs lands a jab-cross combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mishima on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Briggs lands a jab.
Mishima tries to bum rush Briggs with a series of wild strikes but Briggs uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Briggs throws an overhand right that lands on Mishima's shoulder, as Mishima tries to avoid the shot. #T4#
Briggs scores with a jab.
The fighters circling - Briggs throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mishima tries to counter with a clinch but Briggs shakes him off and moves away.
Mishima takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #ROC#Mishima is rocked!
Nice straight punches there by Briggs. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Briggs.
Mishima is still on wobbly legs! Can Briggs finish him?
Mishima throws a wild hook but Briggs just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Mishima gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - Briggs raises his hands in celebration and walks away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Macka Briggs!
An out of breath Macka Briggs thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Bellicose IV
Date: Nov 19, 2022

#R1#
Brown connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mishima tries a low kick but Brown avoids it.
Mishima misses with a body punch
and Brown counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mishima thinking.
Brown stuns Mishima with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Brown lands a jab.
Brown digs a good body shot into Mishima's ribs.
Brown throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Brown throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mishima stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Brown thumps Mishima with a low kick.
Brown is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mishima.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Mishima has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Mishima misses with a straight right.
It looked like Brown wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mishima fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mishima takes a swing at Brown's ribcage but misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mishima.
Brown lands a right hook to the body. #T1#
Brown throws a solid leg kick but Mishima takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Brown.
Brown lands a glancing blow to the side of Mishima's head.
Brown scores with a shot to the body.
Brown displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mishima throws out the jab.
Brown pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Brown misses with a hook. Mishima ducked under it nicely.
Brown throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Brown lands a nice hook to Mishima's body. Mishima takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Brown throws a right and a left that Mishima avoids nicely.
Mishima looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Brown with a nice calf kick.
Brown looks to score with a jab to the body but Mishima is just out of range.
John Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brown just misses with a punch to the body.
Mishima looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mishima dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mishima avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T2#
Mishima takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Brown throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brown misses with a hook. Mishima ducked under it nicely.
Brown ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brown lands with an uppercut that bounces Mishima off the cage and back into range.
Brown digs a good body shot into Mishima's ribs.
Brown misses with a kick to the body.
Mishima misses the shot to the body.
Brown ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mishima moves away.
Nice body punch from Brown.
Brown's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mishima connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Brown scrambles back to his feet.
Brown looks to land a combination. Mishima sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Brown rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mishima moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Brown throws a series of strikes that have Mishima backpedaling. #T3#
Mishima throws a hook to the side of Brown's head but Brown sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Brown misses with a body shot
and Mishima counters with a straight right hand.
Brown lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A combination from Brown does no damage.
Brown tries a low kick but Mishima avoids it.
Brown drops his hands momentarily and Mishima takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mishima takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Brown jabs Mishima to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Brown misses with a combination
and Mishima counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Brown dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Brown will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A little jabbing left from Mishima on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mishima looks to land a right hand but Brown moved out of range.
Brown appears to be looking for a big counter.
Brown is looking to wear down Mishima with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brown misses with a combination
and Mishima counters with a series of strikes. Brown will be more careful next time no doubt.
A low kick from Mishima is predictable there
enabling Brown to counter with a crisp jab.
Brown misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mishima.
It looks like Brown has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Mishima takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Brown throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mishima avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mishima uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brown.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Mishima crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Brown - the referee stops the clock and Mishima gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Brown. Mishima manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#KD2#
Mishima lands a big head kick that sends Brown tumbling to the mat! Mishima takes a step backwards and waves Brown back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Brown is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like John Brown has been cut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Brown. Mishima shrugs it off though.
Oh Brown is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Brown looks up at the clock. Bad move! Mishima lands a right hand from hell, dropping Brown. Mishima pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kazuya Mishima!
After the fight, Kazuya Mishima 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: Bellicose 148
Date: Oct 09, 2022

#R1#
Shiba misses with an attempted mid kick.
Shiba throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Mishima is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shiba counters with a body kick.#CL#
Mishima closes the distance and clinches.
Mishima lands a body punch in the clinch.
Shiba lands a damaging elbow.
Shiba lands a nice elbow.
We've been hearing reports that Mishima has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Mishima throws a punch but it's blocked by Shiba.
Mishima dodges an elbow strike from Shiba.
Shiba blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mishima has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Shiba is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Shiba misses with an elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shiba lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#It looks like Kazuya Mishima has been cut.
Mishima working Shiba over with knees to the body.
Shiba misses with an elbow strike.
Shiba misses with an elbow strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shiba pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Shiba pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T1#
Mishima blocks the elbow strike.
Mishima avoids a wild elbow strike from Shiba.
Mishima dodges an elbow strike from Shiba.
We've been informed that Shiba has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A head punch on the inside from Mishima fails to land.
Mishima misses with some punches.
Shiba creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Shiba lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Mishima dodges an elbow strike from Shiba.
Mishima is trying to drag Shiba to the mat but Shiba just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A knee to the head by Mishima. #CUT#It looks like Chiharu Shiba has been cut.
Shiba lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Shiba prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kazuya Mishima. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shiba throws an elbow that misses.
A short uppercut from Mishima.
Mishima blocks an elbow strike.
Shiba misses with an elbow strike.
Mishima misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Shiba misses with an elbow strike.
Mishima blocks an elbow strike.
Mishima tries a body shot but Shiba blocks it.
Mishima takes an elbow to the temple.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mishima avoids the elbow strike from Shiba, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Shiba just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mishima's brow.
Shiba pushes off an throws an elbow but Mishima leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Shiba lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Mishima misses with a knee strike.
Mishima takes an elbow to the temple.
Shiba lands an elbow just above Mishima 's eye.
Mishima tries to throw a body punch but Shiba avoids it by throwing Mishima back against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Mishima throws an elbow but misses.
Mishima avoids the elbow strike from Shiba, against the cage.
Shiba blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shiba misses with an elbow strike.
Mishima lands with a short shot to the head.
Mishima blocks an elbow strike.
Mishima blocks the elbow strike.
Shiba creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T3#
Shiba throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Mishima misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Shiba.
Knees in the clinch landing for Mishima.
Mishima wants a takedown.
Mishima tries to work over Shiba's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shiba pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Shiba just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mishima's brow.
Shiba misses with an elbow over the top.#TD#
Mishima turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#SUB#
Mishima has an Americana. Shiba didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Mishima is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Mishima hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Kazuya Mishima!
After the fight, Kazuya Mishima 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: Bellicose 135 - Prospects 12
Date: Aug 26, 2022

#R1##TD#
Boner shoots in and gets a takedown into Mishima's guard.
Boner throws an elbow that misses. Mishima uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Boner's guard. Nice move by Mishima!#REVB#
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Mishima working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Mishima in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mishima postures up.
Mishima wants to control from the top but Boner keeps moving. #SUB#
Boner throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boner scores with a couple of body punches from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mishima trying to control but Boner is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Boner working for a triangle but Mishima defends it easily.
Mishima wants to control from the top but Boner keeps moving. #T1#
Mishima is working Boner over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Boner bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mishima's guard. #REVR#
Boner slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB#
Boner working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Boner tries to score with some ground and pound. Mishima controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Mishima is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Boner scoring with punches from side control.
Mishima is trying to control Boner's posture but Boner avoids it.
Mishima prevents Boner from moving into mount. #T2#
Boner works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Mishima is trying to control Boner's posture but Boner avoids it.
Mishima is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Boner connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Mishima some visible discomfort.
Boner definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mishima is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Boner thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Boner working the ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mishima is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Mishima's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mishima throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Mishima is trying to improve his position.
Boner 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.#T3#
Check out the look on Boner's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Boner cracks Mishima with a big right hand but Mishima just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Boner in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Boner advances nicely into full mount.
Mishima wants to hold on but Boner pushes him away.
Boner lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Boner in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Boner looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Mishima covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Boner!
Johnny Boner took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Neon Zombie for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: Bellicose 128
Date: Aug 06, 2022

#R1#
Mishima is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kai. #TD2#
Mishima looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kai!
Kai tries to bench press Mishima off him but Mishima keeps the position.
Kai on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Kai can't do much from the bottom here.
Mishima creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Kai sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Kai tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The strikes coming from Mishima are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mishima working the strikes but Kai uses the opportunity to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Mishima is looking for a kimura but Kai is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mishima to get the leverage.
Kai keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Kai is refusing to be controlled, as Mishima sits in half guard. #T1##SUB2#
Mishima is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kai doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mishima.
Mishima missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kai moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Mishima trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kai is trying to control the position but Mishima postures up.
Kai preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mishima throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Kai is looking for a triangle but Mishima pushes his legs off easily.
Kai tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kai working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Kai is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kai preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB#
Kai looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Mishima is defending well. Kai quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Mishima has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Kai celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Anakoni Kai!
Anakoni Kai decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Bellicose 117
Date: Jul 02, 2022

#R1#
Almeida misses with a few strikes there.
Mishima drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Almeida defends it well.
Mishima steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Almeida. That one must have hurt.
Mishima misses with a body shot
and Almeida counters with a head kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mishima is defended easily by Almeida.
A big right from Mishima misses.
Almeida throws a hook but Mishima avoids it easily.
Mishima feints the counter takedown.
Almeida lands the left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mishima throws a leg kick that is checked
and Almeida connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mishima throws a shot from downtown. Almeida moves away and avoids it.
Mishima throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A quick step to the side and Almeida tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mishima looks to land a left hand but Almeida moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Mishima stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Almeida.
Almeida misses with the combination.
Mishima tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Almeida counters with a two punch combo.
Mishima darts in looking for a takedown but Almeida gets double underhooks and turns Mishima into the cage.
Mishima shoots in looking for a takedown but Almeida manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mishima's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Vitor Almeida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kazuya Mishima.
Mishima on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mishima doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Almeida counters with a nice kick to the body.
Mishima misses with a few strikes there. #T2#
Mishima tries for a takedown but Almeida sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mishima tries for a takedown but Almeida circles away easily
and Almeida counters with a low kick, right behind Mishima 's knee.
Almeida swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mishima misses with a takedown attempt
and Almeida counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jab from Almeida.
Mishima takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Almeida misses with a body kick.
A head kick by Mishima misses
and Almeida counters with an outside leg kick.
Almeida with a nice calf kick.
Nice shot lands for Almeida.
Mishima gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Almeida makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Mishima looks winded!#T3#
Almeida scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Almeida throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Almeida connects with a solid leg kick.
Almeida lets loose with a powerful body kick. Mishima will feel that in the morning.
Almeida scores with a push kick.
Almeida lands with a right hand.
Almeida turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Almeida uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mishima has time to react.
Almeida keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And Almeida counters with a quick kick to the body but Mishima blocks it.
Mishima misses with a takedown
and Almeida makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T4#
Nice jab there from Almeida.
Mishima takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Almeida connects with a body shot that sends Mishima's belly button to the back.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mishima is defended easily by Almeida.
Mishima's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Donk. Almeida catches Mishima right on the button with a cross.
Kazuya Mishima seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mishima misses with a takedown
and Almeida counters with a right hand to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vitor Almeida 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#
Almeida connects with a solid leg kick.
Mishima gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Almeida counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Almeida connects with a single shot there.
Mishima walks into a jab.
Vitor Almeida is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mishima falls off balance throwing a combination
and Almeida counters with a straight right hand.
Mishima on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#TD2#
Mishima shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Almeida's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Almeida holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB2#
Mishima drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Almeida manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Mishima has Almeida in his guard.#REVR##T1#
Mishima tries to strike from the bottom.
Almeida stays in close to Mishima's body and controls the position.
Mishima throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #SUB2#
Mishima escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Almeida gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Our spies down at at Wizardcast inform us that Mishima has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Almeida content to stall in guard here.
Almeida has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Mishima is looking for a triangle but Almeida pushes his legs off easily.
Mishima wants to sweep here but Almeida controlling him for the moment.
Almeida passes into half guard.
Almeida is controlling the pace. #T3#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mishima is trying to maintain the position but Almeida is very close to passing his half guard.
Mishima has his hands clasped together around Almeida's back. He's all about the action.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#CL2#
Mishima moves into range and clinches up with Almeida.#BC#
Almeida escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Almeida throws a series of punches but Mishima avoids them all with ease.
Almeida is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mishima can do to turn this around?
Almeida uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mishima has time to react.
Almeida throws a chopping leg kick but Mishima manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Mishima with a poor takedown
and Almeida counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mishima tries for a takedown but Almeida circles away easily
and Almeida counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vitor Almeida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kazuya Mishima.
Almeida scores with a decent looking hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vitor Almeida dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Mishima throws a leg kick
and Almeida counters with an outside leg kick.
Mishima on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Almeida lands with a cross.
Mishima dives in and grabs Almeida's left leg, looking for a takedown. Almeida pushes down on Mishima's head and hops out.
Almeida throws a right hand that Mishima ducks under and follows up with a left that Mishima also avoids with ease.
Vitor Almeida is winning the standup battle so far.
A cross from Almeida lands.
Almeida tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A low kick lands for Almeida.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Almeida with a nice calf kick.
Almeida tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A combination from Almeida does no damage.
Mishima changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Almeida tries to avoid it but Mishima manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Almeida to the ground. Almeida escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #T1#
Mishima fails with the takedown.
Vitor Almeida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kazuya Mishima.
Mishima closes the distance looking to clinch
and Almeida counters with a straight right hand.
Almeida rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mishima moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mishima darts in looking for a takedown but Almeida gets double underhooks and turns Mishima into the cage.
Mishima with a poor takedown
and Almeida counters with a leg kick.
Mishima takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Almeida throws a series of strikes that have Mishima backpedaling.
Almeida's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Mishima with a poor takedown
and Mishima takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
An inside leg kick lands from Almeida.
Kazuya Mishima has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A shot to the liver by Almeida. Beautiful body shot.
Almeida lands with a thumping leg kick.
Almeida throws a combination. Mishima tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Almeida fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Almeida turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mishima shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Almeida pinned against the cage. Almeida gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Almeida dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Almeida circles away from the clinch attempt
and Almeida counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Almeida lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mishima circles away quickly and effectively.
Both fighters circling a little - Almeida finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Almeida.
Almeida thuds his shin into the meat of Mishima's side.
Almeida scores with a jab to the body.
Vitor Almeida is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Almeida lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mishima fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T4#
Mishima wants to clinch but Almeida slips to the side
and Almeida counters with a straight right hand.
Mishima walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Almeida throws a combination. Mishima tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mishima looks to clinch
letting Almeida counter with a right hand.
Almeida with the inside leg kick.
Almeida lands a nice looking body shot.
Almeida throws a leg kick which misses Mishima's front leg but catches the back leg as Mishima tries to avoid it.
Mishima throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Almeida's waist but Almeida gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mishima off to one side.
Mishima throws a poor cross that misses
and Almeida counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Almeida digs a good hook to Mishima's body.
Almeida lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:25
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:25
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vitor Almeida!
During a confident post fight interview, Vitor Almeida thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Bellicose 102
Date: May 27, 2022

#R1#
Mishima throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Musaga sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A clash of legs there as Mishima blocks the low kick.
Musaga takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Musaga with a jab.
Donk. Musaga catches Mishima right on the button with a cross.
Jab from Musaga.
Musaga moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mishima fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Musaga avoids it really well and circles away.
Musaga lands with an uppercut that bounces Mishima off the cage and back into range.
Musaga throws a head kick that misses.
Musaga looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Musaga throws a good cross that connects.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Mishima tries to keep at a distance but Musaga has taken the fight into the clinch.
Musaga misses with a short punch on the inside.
Musaga misses with the head strike.
A hook to the body from Mishima. #T1##TD2#
Mishima is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Musaga can't fight it off and eventually Mishima manages to take the fight to the floor. Musaga looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Mishima makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Musaga trying to control the position here.
Mishima in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Musaga preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mishima with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Musaga is controlling Mishima's posture.
Mishima told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Mishima with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mishima makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mishima has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mishima postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Musaga avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2#
Mishima preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Musaga keeping moving, preventing Mishima from controlling successfully.
Mishima tries to free his leg and advance position but Musaga is retaining full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mishima accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mishima passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Mishima working the body and head with strikes.
Mishima working away.
Musaga dodges the ground and pound from Mishima.
Musaga is looking for a sweep.
Musaga knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mishima on the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mishima trying to control the action but Musaga is working from the bottom.
Mishima grinds an elbow into Musaga's temple. #T3#
Sloppy strikes there by Mishima.
Musaga on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Musaga tries to get out of the position.
Musaga tries to bench press Mishima off him but Mishima keeps the position.
Musaga parries the strikes from Mishima easily there. Mishima is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Musaga to escape.
Musaga is looking to regain half guard here but Mishima keeps moving and retains side control.
Mishima throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Mishima misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Mishima is looking to take a break and control but Musaga is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mishima throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Mishima looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Musaga is avoiding damage well.
Mishima is putting a hurting on Musaga here, landing some big shots from side control. #T4#
Mishima is looking to take a break and control but Musaga is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mishima looks up at the clock and then as Musaga takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Mishima smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
You can see the frustration on Musaga's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mishima lands a few punches from side control.
Mishima lands an elbow.
Mishima lands an elbow.
Sloppy strikes there by Mishima.
Musaga is trying to improve his position.
Mishima working the ground and pound.
Musaga on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Mishima wants to control but Musaga is keeping him busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kazuya Mishima dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##KD2#
Mishima throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Musaga stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Mishima follows into mount!
Musaga is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB2#
Mishima moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Musaga has worked his arm free - good work by Musaga!
Musaga regains half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Musaga is concentrating on defense, preventing Mishima from advancing position.
Mishima not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mishima is keen to just control but Musaga is a slippery customer.
Mishima missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Musaga tries to roll over but Mishima keeps him under control.
Mishima has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Poor strikes thrown by Mishima there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help! #T1#
Poor strikes thrown by Mishima there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Musaga suckers Mishima into throwing a sloppy strike and uses the momentum to reverse the position beautifully! Musaga is now in Mishima's guard! #ES2#
Mishima pushes Musaga off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Musaga digs a good body shot into Mishima's ribs.
Musaga throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Dogo Musaga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mishima moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dogo Musaga is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Musaga on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Musaga misses with a straight right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Musaga jabs Mishima right on the nose. Mishima blinks but takes it well.
Musaga lands a nice shot to the body.
Musaga keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
Musaga connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mishima's hands.
Musaga needs to keep his hands up - Mishima had a free shot at his head there.
Mishima defending well as Musaga loads up on a big left hand.
Mishima feints the counter takedown.#CL#
Musaga rushes Mishima and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Musaga lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mishima backwards.
Musaga fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Musaga working aggressively here.
Musaga fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mishima trying to stall but Musaga improves his position.
Mishima stalling the fight.
Mishima working Musaga over with knees to the body.
Mishima blocks an uppercut.
Mishima blocks an uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Musaga throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Musaga scores with a nice short uppercut.
Musaga lands a shoulder strike.
Musaga blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Mishima blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mishima blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Musaga tries to throw a body punch but Mishima avoids it by throwing Musaga back against the cage.
Musaga on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mishima tries to work over Musaga's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD2#
Mishima has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Musaga clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Mishima throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Mishima tries to get the hooks in deep but Musaga pushed the leg off.
Mishima misses with punches from the back.
Mishima keeps control of the position as Musaga tries to break free.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Mishima. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Mishima somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back. #SUB2#
Mishima looking for the RNC. #SUB2#
Musaga defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Mishima looking to break Musaga's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Musaga remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Mishima will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Musaga covering up well and avoiding damage.
Musaga trying to control the position but Mishima manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB2#
Mishima working for the choke. #SUB2#
Mishima tightening his grip on Musaga, looking for the choke.
Musaga covering up well under a barage of strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mishima missing with punches from the back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kazuya Mishima showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Mishima blocks a low kick nicely.
Musaga paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Musaga with a jab.
Mishima misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Musaga darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mishima throws a sloppy head kick and Musaga moves out of range easily.
Musaga throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
so Mishima counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Musaga tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mishima postures up in Musaga's guard and throws a big left but Musaga blocks it.
Mishima trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mishima throwing strikes but missing.
Mishima postures up in Musaga's guard and throws a big left but Musaga blocks it.
Musaga is pulling down on Mishima's head. It's preventing any offense from Mishima, at least for the moment.
Musaga keeping full guard, as Mishima tries to pass. #T1#
Mishima throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Musaga is controlling Mishima's posture.
Mishima connects with a couple of short punches.
Mishima postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mishima working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mishima looking to pass the guard.
Mishima throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Musaga works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mishima trying to control the position from guard on top but Musaga is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mishima loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mishima trying to control the position from guard on top but Musaga is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Musaga scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nice defenses there by Mishima.
Musaga connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mishima momentarily.
Musaga misses with a straight right.
Musaga lands with a straight right. Mishima didn't see that one coming.
Mishima shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mishima blocks a jab.
Musaga misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Musaga tries a head kick but it misses. #TD2#
Mishima throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Musaga was covering up waiting for the punch and Mishima finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Mishima throws a big right hand that misses. #T3#
Mishima throwing strikes from guard but Musaga blocks nicely.
Mishima landing with the ground and pound.
Mishima has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mishima trying to control the position from guard on top but Musaga is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mishima is looking to work some ground and pound but Musaga has wrist control.
Musaga looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mishima throws a big elbow that misses.
Mishima throws a big elbow that misses.
Musaga tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dogo Musaga has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mishima throws a big right hand that misses.
Mishima postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mishima trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mishima postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mishima is looking to work some ground and pound but Musaga has wrist control.
Mishima in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mishima throwing strikes from guard but Musaga blocks nicely. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kazuya Mishima is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mishima throws a nice head kick!
Mishima thuds his right hand into Musaga's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Musaga has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mishima.
A telegraphed right hand from Musaga misses the target.
Mishima moves out of range as Musaga strikes.#CL#
Musaga closes the distance and clinches.
Musaga misses with a hook from the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kazuya Mishima.
I've got Mishima 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:30

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

Event: Bellicose 88
Date: Apr 23, 2022

#R1#
Glover bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mishima avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mishima slips a straight right by Glover.
Mishima steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Glover.
Mishima is looking to counter the offense by Glover and move into the clinch.
Glover works Mishima's body with a nice hook.
Mishima throws a hook but Glover blocks it.
Mishima throws a right hand that misses
and Glover counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
Glover moves into range and clinches up with Mishima.
Glover tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Glover gets underhooks to prevent Mishima's takedown attempt. #BC2#
Glover breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Glover jabs at Mishima's body.
Mishima lands with a kick to the temple. Glover shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mishima ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mishima slips a straight right by Glover.#CL2#
Glover has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nice body punch from Glover. #T1#
Glover lands an uppercut.
Glover lands a body punch.
Mishima is breathing heavily.
Mishima blocking some punches.
Glover misses with the head strike.
Glover misses with a short punch on the inside.
Glover blocks an uppercut.
Glover gets underhooks to prevent Mishima's takedown attempt. #BC2#
Glover escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Glover misses with a hook.
Glover connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mishima throws a lazy uppercut
and Glover counters with a nice uppercut.
Kazuya Mishima seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mishima throws a series of punches but Glover moves out of range.
Glover tests Mishima's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mishima slips under a jab.
We've been hearing reports that Mishima has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A big left from Glover misses.
It looked like Mishima was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Glover.
Mishima misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Glover. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mishima looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Glover is fending him off so far but Mishima persists. Nope, Glover circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kazuya Mishima. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mishima falls off balance throwing a combination
and Glover cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mishima has a takedown stuffed.
Mishima throws an overhand right that lands on Glover's shoulder, as Glover tries to avoid the shot.
A nice side step and Glover releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Buster Glover is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Glover cracks Mishima with a right hand to the side of the head.
Glover 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.
Mishima avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mishima looks to throw the jab but Glover is out of range.
Mishima moves forwards but Glover connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Glover scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mishima misses with a takedown #KD2#
and Glover counters with a nice right hand that sends Mishima toppling to the canvas! Mishima scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Glover finish him?!#ROC2#Mishima is rocked!
Glover connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Mishima out cold! This one is over in a flash!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Buster Glover!
Buster Glover decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Bellicose 80
Date: Mar 19, 2022

#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mishima is defended easily by Kuznetsov.
Nice body punch from Kuznetsov. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mishima misses with the head strike.
Mishima misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kuznetsov blocks a body shot from Mishima.
Mishima just leaning against Kuznetsov, taking a breather.
Kuznetsov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Mishima up against the cage.
Mishima stalling in the clinch but Kuznetsov improves position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mishima wants to stall.
Kuznetsov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Mishima using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kuznetsov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kuznetsov connects with a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Kazuya Mishima has been cut.#T1##BC2#
Kuznetsov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Kuznetsov instigates a clinch.
Mishima takes an elbow to the temple.
Mishima looking to stall.
Mishima goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mishima works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kuznetsov tries to land knees in the clinch but Mishima avoids the damage to the body.
Kuznetsov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kuznetsov blocking some punches.
Mishima avoiding damage as Kuznetsov throws knees to the body.
Kuznetsov taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Mishima drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kazuya Mishima. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mishima misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've been hearing reports that Mishima has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Mishima misses with the head strike.
A nice left hand lands by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mishima.
Mishima is trying to maintain a safe position but Kuznetsov gets an underhook and turns Mishima into the cage.#T2#
Kuznetsov throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kuznetsov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mishima backwards.
A knee to the head by Kuznetsov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kuznetsov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mishima has a couple of punches blocked by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mishima is defending well for now.
Kuznetsov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mishima wants to take the fight to the mat but Kuznetsov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kuznetsov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Mishima misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kuznetsov.
Mishima pushes Kuznetsov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kuznetsov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mishima has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kuznetsov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mishima is breathing heavily.
A knee to the head by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mishima avoids it.
Kuznetsov missing with knees to the body.
Kuznetsov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kuznetsov lands a knee to the body.
Mishima misses with some punches. #T3#
Kuznetsov lands a left hand.
Kuznetsov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kuznetsov stops a takedown attempt from Mishima.
Kuznetsov is struggling to control the position.
Mishima is trying to stall.
Mishima pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kuznetsov lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC2#
Kuznetsov manages to break the clinch.
Kuznetsov lands a nice looking body shot.
Mishima takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #CL#
Mishima clinches with his opponent.
Mishima takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kuznetsov lands an elbow inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mishima has Kuznetsov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kuznetsov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A short left from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov throws a knee to the head but misses. #T4#
Kuznetsov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kuznetsov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mishima has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kuznetsov.
Mishima tries to land a knee to the head but Kuznetsov blocks with his arms.
Kuznetsov tries a knee to the head but Mishima blocks it.
Kuznetsov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mishima taking a breather.
Kuznetsov effectively controlling the action here.#BC2#
Kuznetsov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kuznetsov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mishima in his tracks.
Mishima jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Good exchange - Kuznetsov coming out on top.
Kuznetsov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mishimas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The fighters circle momentarily. Kuznetsov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#ROC2#Mishima is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab from Kuznetsov finds it's way through Mishima's defenses.
Oh Mishima is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kuznetsov drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Mishima right on the button. Mishima goes down! Kuznetsov follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Kuznetsov gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Kuznetsov!
After winning the bout, Alexander Kuznetsov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: EFC 33
Date: Nov 30, 2021

#R1#
Phillips fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've been informed that Phillips 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.
Mishima throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kazuya Mishima seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Phillips swings for the body but Mishima moves out of range.
Mishima takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #TD#
Mishima drives through with a takedown into guard.
Phillips keeping full guard, as Mishima tries to pass.
Mishima throws a big right hand that misses.
Mishima throws a big elbow that misses.
Phillips really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mishima. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mishima throws a big elbow that misses.
Mishima postures up in Phillips's guard and throws a big left but Phillips blocks it.
Mishima 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.
Mishima throws a big elbow that misses.
Mishima throwing strikes from guard but Phillips blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Phillips holds on and takes a little breather. #T1#
Phillips is trying to keep Mishima in close.
Mishima throwing strikes but missing.
Phillips has momentary wrist control but Mishima slips an elbow through the middle.
Mishima throws a big right hand that misses.
Mishima throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Phillips works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mishima cracks Phillips with a solid left hand.
Mishima throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Phillips works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've been hearing that Mishima has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Mishima trying to control the position from guard on top but Phillips is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mishima postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T2#
Mishima wants to control from the top but Phillips keeps moving.
Phillips has Mishima pulled in close to control his posture.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mishima accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mishima with a nice head shot there.
Phillips avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Phillips keeping moving, preventing Mishima from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mishima accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mishima lands a couple of elbows.
Mishima stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Phillips swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mishima works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Mishima missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mishima looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T3#
Phillips taking some punishment here, with Mishima in his half guard.
Phillips has hold of Mishima's hands but Mishima slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Mishima trying to control the action but Phillips is working from the bottom.
Phillips wants to get back to full guard.
Phillips is trying to control but can't.
Phillips is trying to get back to full guard.
Mishima thows a huge punch but Phillips dodges it nicely.
Mishima is looking to take a break and control but Phillips is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mishima scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Mishima tries to pass the half guard into mount. Phillips knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T4#
Mishima works his foot free and advances to mount.
Mishima working Phillips over with strikes here.
Phillips wants to hold on but Mishima pushes him away.
Mishima scores with a couple of good head shots there. #ROC#Phillips is rocked!
Mishima looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Phillips covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kazuya Mishima!
Kazuya Mishima decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: EFC 29
Date: Oct 21, 2021

#R1#
Enkhtulga buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Enkhtulga misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Enkhtulga paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Mishima misses with a straight right.
Mishima throws a low kick but Enkhtulga avoids it.#CL#
Mishima rushes Enkhtulga and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Enkhtulga.
Mishima has Enkhtulga pressed against the cage, preventing Enkhtulga from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mishima slows down the pace here.
Enkhtulga wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mishima misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mishima lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Enkhtulga backwards.
Mishima keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Enkhtulga's efforts to push away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Enkhtulga is trying to break the clinch but Mishima has him pressed against the cage.
Mishima effectively controlling the action here.
Enkhtulga has had enough of the clinch but Mishima keeps him there for the moment.
Mishima lands a shot to the body.
Mishima tries to stall but Enkhtulga uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
We've been hearing reports that Mishima has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#T1#
Enkhtulga can't break the clinch.
Mishima lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Enkhtulga is trying to push Mishima away but Mishima has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Mishima working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mishima scores with a nice hook to the head.
A bit of stalling here from Mishima.
Enkhtulga has had enough of the clinch but Mishima keeps him there for the moment.
Mishima scores with a nice hook to the head.
Enkhtulga has had enough of the clinch but Mishima keeps him there for the moment.
Enkhtulga tries to break free but Mishima pushes him back against the cage.
Enkhtulga wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mishima leaning against his opponent.
Mishima leaning his opponent against the cage.
Enkhtulga tries to circle away but Mishima has him pinned against the cage.
Mishima keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Enkhtulga's efforts to push away.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Enkhtulga working hard to break the clinch.
Enkhtulga is trying to break the clinch but Mishima has him pressed against the cage.
Enkhtulga can't break the clinch.
Mishima tries to throw a body punch but Enkhtulga avoids it by throwing Mishima back against the cage. #T2#
Mishima will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Enkhtulga up against the cage.
Enkhtulga wants to get back to striking at distance but Mishima won't allow it.
Mishima stalling in the clinch but Enkhtulga improves position.
Mishima tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Enkhtulga's elbow.
Enkhtulga wants to break free but Mishima has control.
Enkhtulga working hard to break the clinch.
Mishima digs a right hand into Enkhtulga's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Enkhtulga's gas tank.
Mishima lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A right hand to the body from Mishima.
Enkhtulga wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mishima stalling the fight.
Mishima lands with a short shot to the head.
Enkhtulga tries to circle away but Mishima has him pinned against the cage.
Enkhtulga wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mishima has him pressed against the cage.
Enkhtulga wants to break free but Mishima has control.
Mishima tries to stall but Enkhtulga uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A shot in the inside from Mishima.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Enkhtulga is trying to break free.
Mishima working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Enkhtulga wants to break the clinch but can't. #T3#
Mishima lands a hook to the side of the head.
Enkhtulga is trying to break the clinch but Mishima has him pressed against the cage.
Mishima has Enkhtulga pressed against the cage, preventing Enkhtulga from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Enkhtulga wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Enkhtulga takes a shot to the head.
Enkhtulga has had enough of the clinch but Mishima keeps him there for the moment.
Enkhtulga has had enough of the clinch but Mishima keeps him there for the moment.
Mishima lands a body shot.
Enkhtulga looks winded!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mishima creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mishima is leaning against Enkhtulga and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mishima lands a body shot.
Mishima scores with a hook to the body.
Mishima lands with a left to the head.
Enkhtulga is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Enkhtulga's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mishima pressing his opponent against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Enkhtulga's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Enkhtulga letting Mishima take a breather here.
Mishima digs a right hand underneath Enkhtulga's ribcage. Enkhtulga let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T4#
Mishima works on Enkhtulga's body with a couple of short punches.
Mishima leaning his opponent against the cage.
Mishima scores with a shot to the side of Enkhtulga's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mishima just leaning against Enkhtulga, taking a breather.
Enkhtulga can't break the clinch.
Mishima lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Enkhtulga backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mishima creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Enkhtulga wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mishima effectively controlling the action here.
Enkhtulga wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mishima leaning his opponent against the cage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Mishima is working Enkhtulga over against the cage.
Mishima stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mishima lands with a light punch inside.
Mishima is leaning against Enkhtulga and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mishima will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Enkhtulga up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kazuya Mishima dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Mishima pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Enkhtulga rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mishima moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mishima throws a sloppy head kick
and Enkhtulga counters with a nice body kick.
Mishima tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Enkhtulga counters with a nice uppercut.
Enkhtulga uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mishima.
Enkhtulga misses with a double jab. #CL#
Mishima has closed the distance and engaged Enkhtulga in a clinch.
Mishima is trying to maintain a safe position but Enkhtulga gets an underhook and turns Mishima into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mishima is trying to stall.
Enkhtulga takes a shot to the head.
Mishima lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC#Enkhtulga is rocked!
Enkhtulga wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Enkhtulga is still on wobbly legs! Can Mishima finish him?
Mishima keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Enkhtulga's efforts to push away.
A hook to the body from Mishima.
Mishima digs a right hand into Enkhtulga's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Enkhtulga's gas tank.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Enkhtulga is breathing heavily.#T1#
Mishima lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mishima lands a big right hand that drops Enkhtulga! The killer instinct kicks in and Mishima finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Mishima!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kazuya Mishima!
After the fight, Kazuya Mishima 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: EFC 26
Date: Sep 20, 2021

#R1#
A punch lands to the side of Ross 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CL2#
Mishima takes the fight into the clinch.
Ross looking for a takedown.
Mishima has Ross pushed against the cage.
Ross has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mishima is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ross changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mishima fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Ross. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice straight punches there by Mishima. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mishima.
Mishima lands with a hook. Ross tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #ROC2#Ross is rocked!
Mishima lands with a kick to the ribs.
Oh Ross is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mishima cracks Ross with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Ross tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Mishima pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Ross is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kazuya Mishima!
Kazuya Mishima 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: EFC 24
Date: Aug 31, 2021

#R1##TD2#
Montreal shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Mishima napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Montreal goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Mishima rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Montreal 's guard! Nice work there by Mishima!
Montreal trying to keep a closed guard but Mishima is proving a slippery customer.
Montreal managing to control the position.
Montreal is trying to control the position but Mishima postures up.
Montreal wants to sweep here but Mishima controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Mishima is sitting in close to Montreal 's body. Montreal has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Mishima is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Mishima is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Montreal .

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Misalchicha Montreal !
After the fight, Misalchicha Montreal 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: EFC 20
Date: Jul 20, 2021

#R1#
Mishima misses with a body kick.
Mishima lands with a shot to the body.
Mishima fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Amagov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Amagov ducks under a wild hook from Mishima.
Mishima uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Amagov. #CL2#
Amagov closes the distance and pushes Mishima back into the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Amagov as Mishima tries to tie him up.
Mishima throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mishima wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mishima has had enough of the clinch but Amagov keeps him there for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mishima tries to circle away but Amagov has him pinned against the cage.
Mishima misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Amagov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mishima scores with a jab to the body.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Amagov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Amagov tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #T1#
Mishima is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Amagov has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Amagov controlling the position.
Amagov throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Mishima works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Mishima looks like he's trying to stand up. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mishima trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#SUB2#
Amagov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Amagov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mishima has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mishima definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Amagov controlling the action here. #T3#
Mishima looks like he's trying to stand up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Amagov shoots in looking for a takedown but Mishima manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Amagov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kazuya Mishima seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mishima dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Amagov. That did some damage!
Amagov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mishima lands a leg kick that knocks Amagov off balance momentarily.
Mishima uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Amagov.
Mishima looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Amagov takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T4#
Good leg kick by Mishima.
Mishima scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Amagov lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Amagov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mishima. Mishima obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice sprawl there from Mishima as Amagov shoots in.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Amagov throws a head kick that misses.
Kazuya Mishima is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Amagov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Amagov shoots in but Mishima avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kazuya Mishima has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Petr Amagov.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mishima.
Mishima catches Amagov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mishima cracks Amagov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mishima comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kazuya Mishima dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD2#
Amagov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Mishima looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Amagov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mishima keeps working.
Amagov prevents Mishima from escaping the position.
Mishima managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Amagov.
Amagov tries to advance to mount but can't.
Mishima tries to escape but Amagov is in control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amagov working the strikes but Mishima uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Amagov controlling the action here. #T1#
Amagov is looking to advance position but Mishima won't allow it.
Amagov throws a strike but Mishima avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Amagov trying to control the position from guard on top but Mishima is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Amagov sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Amagov tries to move into range but Mishima moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Amagov steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Mishima. That one must have hurt.
Mishima throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Amagov fails to land the takedown.
Mishima scores with a jab to the body.
Amagov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mishima is looking to wear down Amagov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Amagov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mishima moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mishima fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Amagov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Amagov is breathing heavily.
Amagov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Amagov avoids the body shot from Mishima.
Kazuya Mishima is winning the standup battle so far.
Mishima throws a nice inside leg kick. #T3#
Mishima misses with a body shot.
Mishima lands an overhand right.
Mishima lands a body shot.
Mishima moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#KD#
Mishima drops Amagov with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Amagov looks back up at him and smiles so Mishima waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#Amagov is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mishima walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Amagov drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Mishima swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Amagov's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kazuya Mishima!
Kazuya Mishima bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: EFC 16
Date: Jun 09, 2021

#R1#
Nokia throws a hook but Mishima avoids it easily.
A leg kick checked by Mishima.
Mishima fails to land with a series of punches.
Mishima looks to land a combination but Nokia avoids it well.
A clash of legs there as Mishima blocks the low kick.
We've been informed that Mishima 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.
Mishima takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mishima cracks Nokia with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Mishima moves out of range as Nokia throws a body kick.
Mishima throws a right hand that Nokia ducks under and follows up with a left that Nokia also avoids with ease.
Mishima comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mishima swinging wildly here.
Mishima misses with a combination
and Nokia counters with a nice low kick that buckles Mishima's knee momentarily.
Nokia misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mishima will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nokia connects with a high kick. #T1#
Mishima throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mishima blocks the body kick.
Mishima falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nokia counters with a leg kick.
Nokia turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mishima moves out of range of the body kick.
Nokia pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mishima on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Mishima avoids a kick to the body.
As Nokia backs off Mishima throws a huge counter combo but Nokia manages to avoid it all.
Mishima swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nokia moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nokia lands a slapping body shot.
Nokia shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nokia thows a body kick. Mishima tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Mishima looks winded!
Mishima avoids the head kick by Nokia.
Nokia is looking to land body kicks.
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!
Nokia tries to land a front kick but Mishima steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nokia really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T2#
Nokia lunges at Mishima with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mishima's hand.
Nokia pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
We've been told by Nokia's head coaches at Finnish Elite Sport and Fitness Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Mishima throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nokia tries to land a front kick but Mishima steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nokia tried to score with a low kick but Mishima checks it.
Nokia throws a body kick that misses.
A head kick by Nokia misses
and Mishima counters with a two punch combo.
Mishima throws a sloppy head kick and Nokia moves out of range easily.
Nokia lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Mishima walks forward, straight into a front kick from Nokia.
Nokia scores with a push kick.
Nice body kick from Nokia.
Nokia throws a sloppy head kick and Mishima moves out of range easily.
Nokia throws a jab but it's blocked by Mishima.
Nokia throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nokia misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T3#
A punch combination from Mishima misses.
Nokia thuds his shin into the meat of Mishima's side.
Nokia throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nokia throws a head kick but Mishima moves out of range.
Nokia with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nokia throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Mishima.
Nokia misses with a low kick as Mishima jumps back.
Nokia looks to land a right hand but Mishima moved out of range.
Nokia throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mishima dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nokia misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nokia lands a head shot.
Nokia jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nokia lands with a nice body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nokia throws a head kick that misses.
As Nokia backs off Mishima throws a huge counter combo but Nokia manages to avoid it all.#T4#
A head kick misses from Mishima.
Good work by Mishima as he checks the leg kick.
Nokia throws a push kick but Mishima slaps the foot to one side.
Nokia throws a leg kick but Mishima sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nokia throws an off balance right hand
and Mishima counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mishima moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A head kick misses from Nokia.
An inside leg kick from Mishima misses.
Nokia looks for the body kick but Mishima saw that one coming.
Mishima tries a head kick but it misses.
Nokia throws a low kick but Mishima moves out of range easily.
Mishima checks a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nokia misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mishima dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nokia. That did some damage!
Nokia connects with a leg kick.
Nokia tries a head kick but it misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tesla Nokia dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Nokia connects with a high kick.
Nokia feints and then cracks Mishima's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mishima down.
Nokia throws a push kick but Mishima slaps the foot to one side.
The fighters circling - Mishima throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mishima lands a nice shot to the body.
Nokia looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mishima replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Nokia blocks it well.
Mishima throws a right hand that Nokia ducks under and follows up with a left that Nokia also avoids with ease.
Nokia showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mishima.
Mishima throws a sloppy head kick and Nokia moves out of range easily.
Nokia throws a jab when Mishima was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mishima tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mishima misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nokia.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Mishima might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Nokia has got the better of the exchanges.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Nokia - that will leave a mark!
Mishima takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Nokia fakes the leg kick and cracks Mishima in the body.
Mishima is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nokia scores with a kick to the midsection.
Kazuya Mishima is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Nokia connects with the punch.
Nokia throws a sloppy head kick and Mishima moves out of range easily.
Tesla Nokia is winning the standup battle so far.
Mishima drops his hands momentarily and Nokia takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mishima throws a lazy right hand but Nokia sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nokia misses with a straight left.
Mishima is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Mishima sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Mishima's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nokia pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nokia misses with a kick to the body.
Nokia tries a head kick but it misses.
Mishima moves out of range as Nokia throws a body kick.
Nokia throws a push kick but Mishima slaps the foot to one side.
Nokia is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mishima can do to turn this around?
Nokia goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nokia misses with a kick to the body.
Nokia pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nokia fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T2#
Mishima throws a sloppy head kick
and Nokia counters with a body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mishima throws a sloppy head kick and Nokia moves out of range easily.
Nokia is looking to counter with a body kick.
Nokia pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nokia throws a sloppy head kick and Mishima moves out of range easily.
Nokia tries to land a front kick but Mishima steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nokia throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nokia throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mishima has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Nokia.
Nokia throws the kick towards the body but Mishima avoids it.
Nokia throws a leg kick that misses.
Nokia thuds his shin into the meat of Mishima's side.
Nokia tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mishima stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nokia.
Nokia misses with a low kick.
Mishima throws a big counter head kick but Nokia avoids it with no problem.
Mishima throws a head kick that misses.
Nokia drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mishima sprawls and moves away.
Nokia scores with a spinning back kick!#T3#
Nokia throws the kick towards the body but Mishima avoids it.
Nokia throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Mishima.
A head kick misses from Mishima.
A solid body kick from Nokia.
Nokia tries to score with a low kick but Mishima moves his leg out of the way.
Nokia misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mishima slips under a jab.
Nokia lands a nice looking kick to the body. Mishima takes a step back to recover.
Nokia connects with a leg kick.
Nokia lands with a thumping leg kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Nokia.
Nokia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mishima manages to avoid it.
Nokia fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mishima is out of range.
Mishima only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Nokia is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mishima. #T4#
Nokia throws a body kick that misses.
Nokia slips a jab and a cross from Mishima.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nokia lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mishima's sensitive parts.
Nokia looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mishima takes a swing at Nokia's ribcage but misses.
Nokia goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nokia throws a leg kick but Mishima moved away.
A head kick misses from Nokia.
Mishima on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Nokia moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Mishima moves out of range of the body kick from Nokia.
Nokia throws a body kick that misses
and Mishima counters with a one-two to the body.
Mishima avoids the head kick by Nokia.
Mishima tries a head kick but it misses.
Nokia throws a quick counter head kick but Mishima was just out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tesla Nokia dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Nokia tries a head kick but it misses.
Mishima throws a chopping leg kick but Nokia manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Mishima misses with a double jab.
Mishima ducks under a wild hook from Nokia.
Mishima is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Nokia avoids the head kick by Mishima.
Mishima pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A big left from Nokia misses.
Mishima ducks under a wild hook from Nokia.
Mishima lands a nice looking body kick.
Mishima throws a sloppy head kick and Nokia moves out of range easily.
Nokia swings for the body but Mishima moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nokia looks for the body kick but Mishima saw that one coming.
Mishima looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Mishima takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nokia avoids the head kick by Mishima.
As Mishima backs away, Nokia returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Nokia misses with a wild body shot.
A thudding body kick lands there by Nokia!
Nokia scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T1#
Nokia tries to move into range but Mishima moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mishima looks to throw the jab but Nokia is out of range.
Nokia lands a head kick!
A nice inside leg kick there by Nokia. That's going to slow Mishima down.
Nokia lands with a slapping head kick.
Nokia looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nokia lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nokia is looking to land body kicks.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nokia.
Nokia misses the jab.
Mishima on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nokia. Nokia obviously looking to wear him down.
Mishima throws a low kick but Nokia avoids it.
Nokia changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nokia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
Nokia throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nokia tries a head kick but it misses.
Mishima scores with a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nokia blocks a head kick by Mishima.
Mishima throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A head kick misses from Mishima.
Nokia tries a head kick but it misses.
Nokia throws a head kick but Mishima moves out of range.
Mishima ducks right into an uppercut from Nokia.
Nokia looking to land some kicks to the body here.
You can see that Mishima has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Mishima looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nokia throws a head kick that misses.
Nokia fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nice body kick from Nokia.
Nokia wants to land a leg kick but Mishima is out of range. #T3#
Nokia throws the kick towards the body but Mishima avoids it.
Nokia misses with a kick to the body.
Mishima throws a counter combo.
Mishima misses with a body shot.
Mishima has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Nokia.
Mishima misses with a wild combination.
Nokia throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mishima throws a counter combo.
Mishima takes one to the side of the head.
Some wild striking there from Mishima.
Nokia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nokia throws a head kick but Mishima moves out of range.
Mishima tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nokia looks to score with a jab to the body but Mishima is just out of range.
Nokia misses with a head kick. #T4#
Nokia throws a head kick that misses.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Nokia.
Mishima ducks under a wild hook from Nokia.
Nokia throws a head kick but Mishima moves out of range.
Mishima feints a jab promting Nokia to slip. Mishima then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Nokia slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mishima swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mishima connects with a right hand. Nokia shakes it off.
A head kick misses from Mishima.
Nokia throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Mishima blocks a jab.
Mishima throws a sloppy head kick and Nokia moves out of range easily.
A nice leg kick from Nokia, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nokia misses with a leg kick.
Nokia throws a body kick that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tesla Nokia clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R4#
Mishima takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nokia looks to land a body kick but Mishima moved away.
Mishima throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice body kick there by Nokia.
Nokia blocks a low kick nicely.
Mishima has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nokia.
Mishima tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mishima tries to move into range but Nokia moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nokia thuds his shin into the meat of Mishima's side.
Nokia tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nokia goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nokia moves out of range as Mishima throws a body kick.
Nokia jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mishima is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Nokia showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mishima. #T1#
Nokia with the inside leg kick.
Mishima ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mishima throws a push kick but Nokia slaps the foot to one side.
Mishima throws a head kick that half lands.
Nokia looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mishima lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Mishima tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mishima keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nokia blocks a head kick by Mishima.
Mishima throws a leg kick that misses.
Nokia changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Mishima blocks a head kick by Nokia.
Mishima swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nokia blocks the body kick.
Nokia connects with a leg kick.
Mishima tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nokia was well out of range. Poor timing from Mishima.#T2#
Nokia misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nokia pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nokia connects with an inside leg kick.
Mishima misses with a combination
and Nokia makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Mishima really felt that one!
Mishima looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Nokia.
Mishima ducks under a wild hook from Nokia.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Mishima crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Nokia - the referee stops the clock and Mishima gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Nokia. Mishima manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Nokia throws a head kick that misses.
Sloppy strikes from Mishima. Those never looked like landing.
Nokia blocks a head kick by Mishima.
Nokia throws a quick counter kick to the body but Mishima avoids it.
Mishima misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Nokia.
Nokia throws a head kick that Mishima semi-blocks. #T3#
Nokia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mishima was well out of range. Poor timing from Nokia.
Mishima takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Nokia misses with a low kick.
Nokia backing away here, and Mishima unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Nokia connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mishima. Mishima circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mishima throws a body shot but no joy.
Nokia misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mishima pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nokia tried to counter with a leg kick but Mishima avoided it.
Nokia throws out a leg kick but Mishima moves out of range and Nokia only half commits.
Mishima works Nokia's body with a nice hook.
Nokia is looking to chop away at Mishima's legs.
Nokia with a nice calf kick.
Mishima swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Donk. Mishima catches Nokia right on the button with a cross.
Nokia throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nokia is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#T4#
Mishima lands a jab-cross combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nokia throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Mishima's head.
Mishima takes one on the button.
Mishima wants to slow Nokia down by chopping away at his legs.
Mishima misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nokia.
Nokia ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mishima throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mishima blocks a low kick nicely.
Nokia throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Nokia pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mishima blocks a head kick by Nokia.
Mishima avoids a kick to the body.
That kick from Nokia tenderised Mishima's leg. Mishima is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nokia lands a high kick!
Kazuya Mishima has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tesla Nokia is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nokia with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Tesla Nokia!
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Tesla Nokia!
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Tesla Nokia!

Tesla Nokia wins by unanimous decision!
After the big win, Tesla Nokia made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Finnish Elite Extreme Science and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 11, 2021

#R1#
Higgins misses with a body punch
and Mishima counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Higgins looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Higgins misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Higgins tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mishima sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Higgins somewhat.
Mishima throws a head kick that Higgins semi-blocks.
Mishima lands with a nice body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Mishima. No joy for Higgins on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rick Higgins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mishima scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Mishima lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Mishima.#ROC2#Higgins is rocked!
Mishima lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Oh Higgins is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mishima throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Higgins's head.#T1#
Mishima Throws a clean left jab. Mishima Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with Higgins's chin! Higgins crumbles to the ground and Mishima follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by Mishima!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kazuya Mishima!
Kazuya Mishima bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 06, 2021

#R1#
Mishima tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jackson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Jackson looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Mishima jabs Jackson right on the nose. Jackson blinks but takes it well.
A head kick misses from Mishima.
Mishima throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Mishima throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Mishima shoots in but no luck this time.
Jackson tries to counter by closing the distance.
Jackson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jackson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jackson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mishima swivels and escapes.
Jackson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mishima lands a really nice looking cross but Jackson seems unphased. #CL#
Mishima clinches with his opponent.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jackson is trying to force a seperation but Mishima has the dominant position.#T1#
Nice body punch from Mishima.
Mishima is trying to push Jackson away but Jackson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Jackson is pressed up against the cage. Mishima has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jackson down to the mat. Jackson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Mishima throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mishima moves in looking to clinch but Jackson pushes him off.
Mishima tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jackson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mishima throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Mishima throws a series of strikes that have Jackson backpedaling.
Jackson keeps the fight on the outside.
Jackson shapes to counter with a head kick.
Mishima fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mishima misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mishima lands a nice shot to the body. #T2#
A head kick from Mishima lands but Jackson takes it in his stride.
Whack! Mishima lands a heavy head kick that drops Jackson. The ref tackles Mishima to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Jackson was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Kazuya Mishima!
Kazuya Mishima bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

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