Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Bellicose 88
Date: Apr 23, 2022

#R1#
Mishimoto moves forwards but San connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Miyata San seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mishimoto misses with a low kick.
San lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
San catches Mishimoto with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mishimoto tries to clinch but San is having none of it.
Mishimoto throws a leg kick that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from San. Mishimoto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mishimoto misses with a series of wild punches.
No joy there for Mishimoto, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mishimoto throws a nice looking combination but San bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
San scores with a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from San.
Mishimoto throws a low kick, looking for San's leg but San calmly moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mishimoto throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nice shot lands for San.
Mishimoto throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like San was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mishimoto.
San throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mishimoto stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A jab from Mishimoto finds it's way through San's defenses.
San avoids the head kick by Mishimoto. #T1#
Mishimoto gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#ROC#Mishimoto is rocked!
Mishimoto misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mishimoto is still on wobbly legs! Can San finish him?
Mishimoto gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! San gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Mishimoto is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Miyata San!
Yamasaki Mishimoto was interviewed post fight and said 'For every step back, I shall take 2 steps forward. Good fighter right there! He deserves the win.'.

Event: Bellicose 80
Date: Mar 19, 2022

#R1#
Alfonzo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mishimoto. That did some damage!
Mishimoto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Alfonzo jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Alfonzo scores with a nice head shot.
A thudding body kick lands there by Alfonzo!
Mishimoto misses with a body kick.#CL#
Alfonzo clinches up with Mishimoto and pushes him back against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Alfonzo throws an elbow but misses.
Alfonzo lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Alfonzo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #ROC#Mishimoto is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Yamasaki Mishimoto has been cut.
Nice elbow from Mishimoto.
Mishimoto is still on wobbly legs! Can Alfonzo finish him?#CUT2#It looks like Elmanaga Alfonzo has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alfonzo throws an elbow but it misses.
Alfonzo looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Mishimoto misses with a knee to the head.
Mishimoto avoids a wild elbow strike from Alfonzo.
Alfonzo lands a damaging elbow.
Alfonzo looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Alfonzo pushes off an throws an elbow but Mishimoto leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Alfonzo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Alfonzo misses with an elbow strike.
Alfonzo looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Alfonzo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mishimoto or not.
Alfonzo blocks the elbow strike.
Alfonzo lands an elbow inside.
Alfonzo pushes off an throws an elbow but Mishimoto leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Alfonzo pushes off an throws an elbow but Mishimoto leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T1#
Alfonzo taking a breather.
Mishimoto connects with a knee to the head.
Mishimoto can't find room to land a body shot as Alfonzo controls the action.
Mishimoto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mishimoto avoids the elbow strike from Alfonzo, against the cage.
Mishimoto takes an elbow to the forehead.
Mishimoto dodges an elbow strike from Alfonzo.
Alfonzo keeps control of Mishimoto as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Our sources have told us that Alfonzo has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Mishimoto avoids the elbow strike from Alfonzo, against the cage.
Alfonzo lands an elbow inside.
Mishimoto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mishimoto blocks an elbow strike from Alfonzo.
Alfonzo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mishimoto avoids the elbow strike from Alfonzo, against the cage.
Mishimoto tries to break the clinch but Alfonzo is controlling the position.
A hook to the body from Alfonzo.
Alfonzo lands an elbow inside that Mishimoto shrugs off.
Alfonzo misses with an elbow strike.
Alfonzo lands an elbow inside.
Alfonzo pushes off an throws an elbow but Mishimoto leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alfonzo throws an elbow but it misses.
Mishimoto takes an elbow to the temple.
Mishimoto blocks an elbow strike.
The referee is keeping an eye on Alfonzo - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Mishimoto is trying to break the clinch but Alfonzo is controlling him.
Mishimoto is pressed against the cage. Alfonzo pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Mishimoto! Two more big strikes from Alfonzo and Mishimoto crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Elmanaga Alfonzo!
Elmanaga Alfonzo thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Yamasaki Mishimoto stepped up to the mic, saying 'For every step back, I shall take 2 steps forward. Good fighter right there! He deserves the win.'.

Event: Ramano vs Carter
Date: Feb 19, 2022

#R1#
Mishimoto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mishimoto throws a sloppy head kick and Vrabec moves out of range easily.
Vrabec tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mishimoto sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Vrabec somewhat.
Vrabec looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mishimoto is looking to clinch.
Vrabec looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mishimoto is fending him off so far but Vrabec persists. Nope, Mishimoto circles away and we're back to standing.
Mishimoto thuds a left hand into Vrabec's body.#TD2#
Vrabec closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB2#
Vrabec is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mishimoto is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Vrabec tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Vrabec has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Vrabec is trying to get an arm triangle but Mishimoto is defending well. #SUB2#
Vrabec is trying to get an arm triangle but Mishimoto is defending well. #T1##SUB2#
Vrabec working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Mishimoto is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Vrabec wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mishimoto, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Vrabec tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Vrabec has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Mishimoto is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#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.#SUB2#
Vrabec thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Mishimoto taking a bit of punishment here - Vrabec scoring with strikes. #SUB2#
Vrabec tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Vrabec tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Vrabec has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Vrabec is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mishimoto knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T3##SUB2#
Vrabec is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mishimoto is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Vrabec swings around for an armbar but Mishimoto sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Vrabec's guard.#SUB2#
Vrabec is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SU#
Mishimoto stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Mishimoto tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mishimoto slaps away a takedown attempt from Vrabec, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Yamasaki Mishimoto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Petr Vrabec.
Mishimoto is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T4#
Mishimoto lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Vrabec shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mishimoto counters with a straight right hand.
Vrabec sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Mishimoto throws a leg kick but Vrabec sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Vrabec shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mishimoto but Mishimoto pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Horrible takedown attempt by Vrabec or perhaps it was just good defense by Mishimoto, which made it look bad.
Mishimoto bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Vrabec's head backwards.
Mishimoto scores with a head kick. Vrabec tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Yamasaki Mishimoto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Donk. Mishimoto catches Vrabec right on the button with a cross.#ROC#Vrabec is rocked!#TD2#
Vrabec fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Mishimoto to the ground. Vrabec is now in Mishimoto's guard.
Mishimoto knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Vrabec on the ground.
Vrabec won't allow Mishimoto to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Vrabec is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Mishimoto is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Mishimoto has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
Vrabec isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Mishimoto stacks Vrabec on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Mishimoto!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yamasaki Mishimoto dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Vrabec fails with the takedown.#TD2#
Vrabec decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES#
Mishimoto pushes Vrabec off and gets back to his feet.
Vrabec throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mishimoto on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Vrabec. Vrabec obviously looking to wear him down. #TD2#
Vrabec closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Mishimoto's guard.

Mishimoto pushes Vrabec off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
We've been told by Mishimoto's head coaches at Catch Wrestling L.A. that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Vrabec throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mishimoto misses with a looping left.
Vrabec shoots in and drives through. Mishimoto sprawls well.
Mishimoto thinks about countering with a head kick.
Mishimoto tries to clinch up but Vrabec circles away and keeps his distance.
Vrabec on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mishimoto misses with a body kick.
Mishimoto thumps Vrabec with a low kick.#TD2#
Vrabec closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Mishimoto's guard.#T1#
Mishimoto is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Vrabec stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mishimoto swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Vrabec is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Mishimoto is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Mishimoto has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
Vrabec has his foot on Mishimoto's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mishimoto works his way back into a safe position though.
Vrabec keeping moving, preventing Mishimoto from controlling successfully.
Mishimoto wants to get up but he can't break Vrabec's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Vrabec looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Vrabec is trying to control the position but Mishimoto postures up.
Vrabec wants to sweep but no luck.
Mishimoto trying to stand up but can't free himself from Vrabec's guard.
Mishimoto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vrabec can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Vrabec is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Vrabec looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mishimoto is one step ahead there.
Vrabec is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T3##ES#
Mishimoto kicks Vrabec off and gets back to his feet.
Mishimoto cracks Vrabec with a right hand to the side of the head.
Vrabec swats away the attempt to clinch by Mishimoto.
Petr Vrabec seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mishimoto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mishimoto lands with a shot to the body.
Vrabec avoids the head kick by Mishimoto.
Mishimoto loads up on a big right hand but Vrabec slips the punch.
Vrabec with the counter takedown but Mishimoto avoids it easily.
Mishimoto swings for the body but Vrabec moves out of range. #TD2#
Vrabec closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB2#
Vrabec is trying to work for a kimura but Mishimoto is defending well.
Vrabec passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Mishimoto! #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mishimoto is trying to stand up.#SUB2#
Vrabec working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #SUB2#
Vrabec has control of Mishimoto's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Mishimoto regains control of the situation pretty easily. #SUB2#
Vrabec jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Mishimoto manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Vrabec tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Vrabec has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Yamasaki Mishimoto will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Vrabec takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Vrabec shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mishimoto defends it nicely.
Vrabec avoids the head kick by Mishimoto.
Vrabec shoots in for a double leg but Mishimoto sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD2#
Vrabec closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Mishimoto quickly recovers to half guard.

Mishimoto manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Vrabec thows a body kick. Mishimoto tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mishimoto lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A swing and a miss from Mishimoto.
Mishimoto misses with a head kick.
Vrabec looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Yamasaki Mishimoto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Petr Vrabec.
A head kick from Mishimoto lands but Vrabec takes it in his stride. #T1#
Mishimoto connects with a solid leg kick.
Mishimoto connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #TD2#
Vrabec closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Vrabec takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB2#
Mishimoto is defending against the submission attempts here by Vrabec. #SUB2#
Vrabec is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mishimoto is trying to stand.
Vrabec tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mishimoto knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Vrabec seems to be looking for submissions.
Yamasaki Mishimoto is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB2#
Vrabec is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mishimoto is just riding it out for now. Vrabec eventually gives up the hold.
Mishimoto wants to get back to his feet.
Vrabec throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Vrabec is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mishimoto defends it well.
Petr Vrabec has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mishimoto is trying to control but can't. #T3##SUB2#
Vrabec is working for a kimura but Mishimoto is defending it quite comfortably.
Vrabec missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #ES#
Mishimoto has one foot on Vrabec's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Mishimoto is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Vrabec with the inside leg kick.
Vrabec shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mishimoto sprawls well. Mishimoto wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Vrabec gets slowly back to his feet.
Mishimoto finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Vrabec blocks a head kick by Mishimoto.
Mishimoto lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Mishimoto misses with a head kick.
Vrabec is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Mishimoto throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mishimoto wants to clinch up but Vrabec keeps it at a distance.#T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Mishimoto. Vrabec does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mishimoto lands with a kick to the temple. Vrabec shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Yamasaki Mishimoto is winning the standup battle so far.
Vrabec fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mishimoto avoids it really well and circles away.
Mishimoto throws a quick counter head kick but Vrabec was just out of range.
Mishimoto throws out a leg kick but Vrabec moves out of range and Mishimoto only half commits. #TD2#
Mishimoto gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Vrabec to score an easy takedown into full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Vrabec drops back, looking for a kneebar! Mishimoto looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Mishimoto looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Mishimoto! #REVR#
Petr Vrabec has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mishimoto wants to stand but Vrabec has his arm trapped.
Vrabec tries to improve position but can't.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yamasaki Mishimoto showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mishimoto, 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yamasaki Mishimoto!
Our winner, Yamasaki Mishimoto, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Bellicose - Covington & Takeda
Date: Jan 30, 2022

#R1#
Mishimoto connects with a high kick.
Pak blocks a head kick by Mishimoto.
Mishimoto looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mishimoto tries a head kick but it misses.
Pak slips a straight right by Mishimoto.
Pak looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mishimoto is fending him off so far but Pak persists. Nope, Mishimoto circles away and we're back to standing.
Mishimoto was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Mishimoto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pak misses with a takedown attempt - Mishimoto sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mishimoto takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mishimoto stuffs the takedown attempt from Pak. Pak gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jasur Pak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mishimoto misses with a low kick.
Nice sprawl there from Mishimoto as Pak shoots in.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Pak checks a leg kick.
Pak moves out of range of the body kick from Mishimoto.
A head kick misses from Mishimoto. #T1#
Mishimoto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A jab from Mishimoto misses.
Pak misses with a takedown attempt - Mishimoto sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mishimoto pulls out of a head kick attempt. #TD#
Mishimoto tries to sprawl but Pak drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Pak is trying to control. Mishimoto wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pak is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Mishimoto is looking to stand up but Pak isn't so interested in that idea.
Pak content to stall in guard here.
Pak slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T2#
The referee asks Pak politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Pak prefers to stall for the moment though.#SUB#
Pak thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Pak controlling the position.
Pak has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB#
Pak is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Mishimoto looks calm but he's in trouble here. Pak gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Mishimoto is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Pak lets go of the hold and Mishimoto can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jasur Pak!
In defeat, Yamasaki Mishimoto stepped up to the mic, saying 'For every step back, I shall take 2 steps forward. Good fighter right there! He deserves the win.'.

Event: Bellicose - Howard vs Horton
Date: Dec 17, 2021

#R1#
Mishimoto goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ichiro tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Mishimoto takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mishimoto misses with a kick to the body.
Ichiro is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Mishimoto with a nice calf kick.
Ichiro avoids the head kick by Mishimoto.
Ichiro is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ichiro checks the leg kick.
Mishimoto digs a good hook to Ichiro's body.
Mishimoto lands a high kick! #CUT#It looks like Miyata Ichiro has been cut.
Mishimoto 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.
Mishimoto throws out a leg kick but Ichiro moves out of range and Mishimoto only half commits.
Ichiro is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
An inside leg kick lands from Mishimoto.
Mishimoto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ichiro throws a counter combo.
Mishimoto misses with a head kick.
Despite the aggression on Ichiro's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T1#
Mishimoto delivers a nice body kick.
Mishimoto throws a head kick but Ichiro moves out of range.
Ichiro is looking for the big counter here.#CL#
Mishimoto moves into range and clinches up with Ichiro.
Mishimoto misses with a body punch.
Mishimoto has Ichiro pressed against the cage, preventing Ichiro from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mishimoto throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mishimoto lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mishimoto lands a left hand.
Mishimoto keeps control of Ichiro as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mishimoto keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ichiro's efforts to push away.
Ichiro has had enough of the clinch but Mishimoto keeps him there for the moment.
Mishimoto can't find room to land a body shot as Ichiro controls the action. #T2#
Mishimoto unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ichiro lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #BC#
Mishimoto breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ichiro lands a jab-cross combination.
Mishimoto scores with a hook to the body. Ichiro takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
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!
Ichiro throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mishimoto. Ichiro does a little dance to reset his feet.
As Mishimoto backs off Ichiro throws a huge counter combo but Mishimoto manages to avoid it all.
Ichiro swats away the attempt to clinch by Mishimoto.
Mishimoto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ichiro.
Mishimoto looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Ichiro blocks a head kick by Mishimoto.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ichiro!
Mishimoto tries to clinch up.#T3#
Ichiro is looking to clinch but Mishimoto is avoiding it.
Mishimoto was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mishimoto scores with a decent looking hook.
Ichiro bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mishimoto's head.
Mishimoto looks to land a combination but Ichiro avoids it well.
Mishimoto scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mishimoto throws a sloppy head kick and Ichiro moves out of range easily.
Mishimoto lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mishimoto scores with a leg kick.
Mishimoto looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ichiro moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Mishimoto throws out a leg kick but Ichiro moves out of range and Mishimoto only half commits. #T4#
A good leg kick by Mishimoto.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mishimoto explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Mishimoto pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ichiro lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A head kick from Mishimoto lands but Ichiro takes it in his stride.
Ichiro takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mishimoto misses with a low kick.
A big right from Mishimoto misses.
Ichiro blocks a head kick by Mishimoto.
Ichiro throws a counter combo.
Ichiro keeps the fight on the outside.
Mishimoto fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ichiro now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Mishimoto swings for the body but Ichiro moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yamasaki Mishimoto dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Miyata Ichiro's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Ichiro fails to land with a series of punches.
Ichiro takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mishimoto moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Mishimoto.
Mishimoto throws a head kick that misses
and Ichiro counters with a nice uppercut.
Mishimoto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ichiro is looking for the big counter here.
Mishimoto connects with a solid leg kick. #CL#
Mishimoto clinches up against the cage.
Mishimoto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ichiro can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ichiro wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mishimoto has him pressed against the cage.
Ichiro wants to get back to striking at distance but Mishimoto won't allow it.
Ichiro's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A frustrated look appears on Ichiro's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mishimoto digs a right hand underneath Ichiro's ribcage. Ichiro let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ichiro wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #T1#
Ichiro is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mishimoto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ichiro tries to break free but Mishimoto pushes him back against the cage.
Ichiro wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ichiro can't break the clinch.
Mishimoto lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ichiro is breathing heavily.
Mishimoto gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Mishimoto cracks Ichiro with a nice body shot.
Ichiro takes a knee right on the jaw!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mishimoto.
Mishimoto lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ichiro is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
Mishimoto breaks from the clinch.
Good shot there by Mishimoto.#T2#
Mishimoto throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nice defenses there by Ichiro.
Mishimoto throws a body kick that misses.
Mishimoto throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ichiro.#CUT#That has opened up Miyata Ichiro's cut even more.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice jab there from Mishimoto.
No joy there for Ichiro, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mishimoto looks to land a body kick but Ichiro moved away.
Nice cross by Mishimoto.
Mishimoto pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ichiro slips under a jab.
Ichiro lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Mishimoto backs up against the cage. #T3#
Mishimoto throws a head kick that misses.
Mishimoto moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Mishimoto lands a high kick!
Mishimoto takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mishimoto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mishimoto tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Ichiro counter with a right hand.
Mishimoto fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ichiro.#CL#
Mishimoto drives through and clinches with Ichiro against the cage.
Mishimoto doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T4#
Ichiro is trying to break the clinch but Mishimoto is controlling him.
Mishimoto lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Mishimoto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice elbow from Mishimoto.
Yamasaki Mishimoto has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC#
Mishimoto breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mishimoto looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ichiro tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Mishimoto tries to clinch
and Ichiro counters with a three punch combo that has Mishimoto backing up. Mishimoto nods at Ichiro to acknowledge the strikes.
Mishimoto uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CUT#The cut above Miyata Ichiro's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Mishimoto takes a swing at Ichiro's ribcage but misses.
Ichiro throws a big counter head kick but Mishimoto avoids it with no problem.
Mishimoto pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ichiro is out of range and Mishimoto settles back down.
Ichiro swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A low kick lands for Mishimoto.
Mishimoto waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ichiro.
Ichiro drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mishimoto defends it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yamasaki Mishimoto dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Miyata Ichiro's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Mishimoto closes the distance and clinches.
Ichiro is trying to break the clinch but Mishimoto has him pressed against the cage.
Mishimoto taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Ichiro wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ichiro has had enough of the clinch but Mishimoto keeps him there for the moment.
Ichiro wants to get back to striking at distance but Mishimoto won't allow it.
Ichiro blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mishimoto lands a nice elbow.
Mishimoto prevents Ichiro from breaking the clinch.
Mishimoto lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ichiro avoiding damage as Mishimoto throws knees to the body.
Ichiro is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Mishimoto fails to land.
Mishimoto lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #T1#
Mishimoto working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC#
Mishimoto's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ichiro goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mishimoto darts in trying to clinch
and Ichiro counters with a three punch combo that has Mishimoto backing up. Mishimoto nods at Ichiro to acknowledge the strikes.
Mishimoto just misses with a punch to the body.
Ichiro lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mishimoto scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mishimoto throws a nice head kick!
Mishimoto is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ichiro walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mishimoto.
Yamasaki Mishimoto is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2##CL#
Mishimoto instigates a clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ichiro working hard to break the clinch.
Mishimoto prevents Ichiro from breaking the clinch.
Mishimoto lands a left hand.
Ichiro takes a knee to the side of the body.
Ichiro working hard to break the clinch.
Ichiro is looking to break free of the clinch but Mishimoto has double underhooks.
Ichiro is trying to force a seperation but Mishimoto has the dominant position.
Ichiro wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T3#
Mishimoto connects with a knee to the head.
Ichiro tries to break free but Mishimoto pushes him back against the cage.
Mishimoto leaning against his opponent.
A frustrated look appears on Ichiro's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ichiro wants to break free but Mishimoto has control.
Mishimoto with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Mishimoto scores with a shot to the side of Ichiro's head.
Mishimoto with a knee to the head.
Ichiro is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mishimoto keeps control of Ichiro as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T4#
Still in the clinch, Mishimoto scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mishimoto lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Mishimoto has Ichiro pressed against the cage, preventing Ichiro from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mishimoto lands a left hand.
Mishimoto has Ichiro pressed against the cage, preventing Ichiro from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mishimoto lands an elbow just above Ichiro 's eye. #CUT#Miyata Ichiro's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Yamasaki Mishimoto!
A very excited looking Yamasaki Mishimoto made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Bellicose - Priest vs Nagasaki
Date: Oct 30, 2021

#R1#
Mishimoto misses with a body punch
and Contreras cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Contreras lands with a good body shot.
Contreras throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mishimoto tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Contreras manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A low kick from Mishimoto is predictable there #KD#
and Contreras counters with a nice right hand that sends Mishimoto toppling to the canvas! Mishimoto scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Contreras finish him?!#ROC#Mishimoto is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mishimoto bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Contreras comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Mishimoto falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Mishimoto was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Orlando Contreras!
Orlando Contreras thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Yamasaki Mishimoto stepped up to the mic, saying 'For every step back, I shall take 2 steps forward. Good fighter right there! He deserves the win.'.

Event: NYCL Fight Night (4)
Date: Sep 18, 2021

#R1##CL2#
Awasaki clinches up against the cage.
Awasaki tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mishimoto just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mishimoto lands with a light punch inside.
I was talking to Mishimoto's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Mishimoto pushes off an throws an elbow but Awasaki leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mishimoto.
Mishimoto lands a right hand that snaps the head of Awasaki backwards.
Awasaki blocks an elbow strike from Mishimoto.
Awasaki goes for a takedown attempt but Mishimoto pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #CL#
Mishimoto closes the distance and clinches.
A short uppercut from Mishimoto.
Mishimoto lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Awasaki tries to score a body lock takedown but Mishimoto shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Yamasaki Mishimoto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raiki Awasaki.
Mishimoto lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Mishimoto breaks the clinch.
Awasaki fails to land the takedown.#T1#
Awasaki doesn't manage to clinch there - Mishimoto circles away.
Awasaki tries to clinch but Mishimoto moves out of range.
Mishimoto feints and then cracks Awasaki's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Awasaki down.
Mishimoto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Awasaki moves away.
Awasaki fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mishimoto avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Awasaki blocks a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mishimoto. Awasaki does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Mishimoto closes the distance and clinches.
Awasaki throws an elbow but it misses.
Mishimoto scores with a knee to the head.
Mishimoto scores a nice knee to the body.
Awasaki is looking to take this one to the mat.
Mishimoto creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Mishimoto effectively controlling the action here.#T2#
Awasaki is trying to pull guard but Mishimoto turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A short left from Mishimoto.
Awasaki tries to score a body lock takedown but Mishimoto shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Mishimoto can't find room to land a body shot as Awasaki controls the action.
Mishimoto keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Awasaki's efforts to push away.
Awasaki trying to control the position but instead, Mishimoto has worked for underhooks and has pushed Awasaki into the cage.
Awasaki dodges an elbow strike from Mishimoto.
Mishimoto lands a body punch in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mishimoto tries to work over Awasaki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mishimoto lands a damaging elbow.
Mishimoto connects with a knee to the head. #T3#
Awasaki takes an elbow to the forehead.
Awasaki is trying to drag Mishimoto to the mat but Mishimoto just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Mishimoto with a knee to the head.
Awasaki fails to pull guard.
Mishimoto has Awasaki pressed against the cage, preventing Awasaki from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mishimoto tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Awasaki tries to pull guard but Mishimoto forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Awasaki looks winded!
Mishimoto gets underhooks to prevent Awasaki's takedown attempt.
Awasaki is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mishimoto to keep the fight standing.
Mishimoto cracks Awasaki with a nice body shot.#BC#
Mishimoto breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mishimoto throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Mishimoto lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T4#
Awasaki shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mishimoto works the jab nicely.
Mishimoto throws a low kick but Awasaki moves out of range easily.
Mishimoto scores with a spinning back kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mishimoto fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mishimoto misses with a head kick.
Awasaki checks a leg kick nicely.
Despite the aggression on Awasaki's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#CL#
Mishimoto drives through and clinches with Awasaki against the cage.
Mishimoto lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mishimoto digs a right hand underneath Awasaki's ribcage. Awasaki let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short uppercut from Mishimoto. #BC#
Mishimoto manages to break the clinch.
Awasaki blocks a head kick by Mishimoto.
As Mishimoto backs off Awasaki throws a huge counter combo but Mishimoto manages to avoid it all.
Yamasaki Mishimoto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mishimoto leaves Awasaki with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yamasaki Mishimoto dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Mishimoto throws a body kick that misses.
Awasaki throws a head kick that Mishimoto semi-blocks.
Yamasaki Mishimoto is winning the standup battle so far.
Awasaki blocks a leg kick.
Mishimoto throws a lazy right hand but Awasaki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Awasaki is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Awasaki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Mishimoto.
Mishimoto takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mishimoto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Awasaki can do to turn this around?
Mishimoto lands with a nice body kick.
A right-left combo lands from Mishimoto.
Mishimoto throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
Mishimoto gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mishimoto misses with a body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mishimoto misses with a knee strike.
Awasaki is struggling to control the position.
Awasaki is trying to push Mishimoto away but Mishimoto has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T1#
Awasaki missing with knees to the body.
Mishimoto lands an elbow inside. #BC#
Mishimoto breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Awasaki misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mishimoto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Awasaki looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.#CL#
Mishimoto gets a clinch.
Awasaki takes an elbow to the temple.
Mishimoto stops a takedown attempt from Awasaki.
Awasaki is breathing heavily.
Mishimoto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mishimoto avoiding damage as Awasaki throws knees to the body.
Awasaki trying to land knees to the body.
Mishimoto lands with a left to the head. #T2#
Mishimoto can't find room to land a body shot as Awasaki controls the action.
Awasaki taking a breather.
Mishimoto has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Mishimoto works on Awasaki's body with a couple of short punches.
Awasaki blocks an elbow strike from Mishimoto.
Mishimoto lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mishimoto as Awasaki tries to tie him up.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mishimoto.
Mishimoto scores with a nice hook to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mishimoto lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Awasaki tries to pull guard but Mishimoto won't allow it.
Yamasaki Mishimoto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raiki Awasaki.
Awasaki dodges an elbow strike from Mishimoto.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mishimoto.
Awasaki wants a takedown. #T3#
Awasaki wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mishimoto comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Mishimoto misses with a knee to the head.
Awasaki is trying to stall.
Mishimoto lands a knee to the head. #CUT#It looks like Raiki Awasaki has been cut.
Good body shot from Mishimoto.
Awasaki has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mishimoto is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Nice body punch from Mishimoto - that landed with a thud.
Mishimoto lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mishimoto tries a knee to the head but Awasaki blocks it.
Mishimoto working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A left hand lands to the body for Mishimoto.
Nice body punch from Mishimoto - that landed with a thud. #T4#
Awasaki trying to land knees to the body.
Awasaki avoids the elbow strike from Mishimoto, against the cage.
Mishimoto lands a body shot.
Awasaki throws an elbow that misses.
Mishimoto comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mishimoto landing knees to the body.
Awasaki managing to block the knees to the body from Mishimoto.
Mishimoto with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Mishimoto lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mishimoto creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Awasaki's defenses.
Mishimoto throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mishimoto scores with a hook to the body.
Mishimoto misses with a knee strike.
Mishimoto lands a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yamasaki Mishimoto dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Raiki Awasaki's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Awasaki tries to clinch there but Mishimoto circles away.
Mishimoto throws a head kick but Awasaki moves out of range.
Awasaki shoots for a double leg takedown but Mishimoto sprawls well. He's pushed Awasaki's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mishimoto listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mishimoto rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Awasaki counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Awasaki tries to pull guard but Mishimoto forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mishimoto as Awasaki tries to tie him up.
Mishimoto is leaning against Awasaki and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Yamasaki Mishimoto has scored more points in the clinch so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Mishimoto breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mishimoto avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Yamasaki Mishimoto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Awasaki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Awasaki is looking to clinch. #T1##CL#
Mishimoto has Awasaki up against the cage in a clinch.
Mishimoto lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mishimoto landing knees to the head.
Awasaki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Awasaki is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mishimoto to keep the fight standing.
Yamasaki Mishimoto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raiki Awasaki.
Mishimoto with a knee to the head.
Good body shot from Mishimoto.
Mishimoto lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mishimoto lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Awasaki.
Mishimoto will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Awasaki up against the cage.
Mishimoto lands with a right to the head.
Yamasaki Mishimoto is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Mishimoto makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nice elbow from Mishimoto.
Awasaki wants to get back to striking at distance but Mishimoto won't allow it.
Awasaki fails to pull the fight into his guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Mishimoto manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Mishimoto fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Awasaki, pushing him back against the cage.
Mishimoto scores with a hook to the body.
Mishimoto lands a damaging elbow.
Awasaki misses with a knee to the head.
Awasaki is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mishimoto gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#T3#
Mishimoto with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mishimoto lands a knee to the body.
Awasaki fails to pull guard.
Awasaki is trying to pull guard but Mishimoto turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Mishimoto lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Awasaki taking a breather.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Mishimoto lands a nice elbow.
Mishimoto lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mishimoto lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T4#
Mishimoto lands a nice shot to the body.
Mishimoto tries to throw a body punch but Awasaki avoids it by throwing Mishimoto back against the cage.
Mishimoto lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mishimoto works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mishimoto lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Mishimoto creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Awasaki's defenses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Awasaki has a couple of punches blocked by Mishimoto.
Awasaki wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mishimoto lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Raiki Awasaki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A nice right hand lands inside from Mishimoto.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:25
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:25
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:25

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

Event: IXF LVI
Date: Aug 14, 2021

#R1#
Mishimoto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Polak looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
A left lands for Mishimoto.
Polak shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Polak takes one to the side of the head.
Mishimoto scores with a nice strike.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Polak. #SUB#
Polak tries for a kimura but Mishimoto is defending well.
Mishimoto is trying to buck Polak off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mishimoto is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Mishimoto manages to get back to half guard.#T1#
Mishimoto is trying to stand back up but Polak is controlling him
Polak trying to pass the guard but Mishimoto defending well.
Mishimoto trying to control from the bottom.
Well, if Polak is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
Polak throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mishimoto wants to get back to his feet.
Mishimoto is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Polak takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Polak looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Polak avoids the head kick by Mishimoto.
Polak will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mishimoto.
Polak takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Mishimoto scores with a nice strike.
Mishimoto is looking to clinch.
Polak on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #CL2#
Mishimoto moves into the clinch.
Mishimoto tries a body shot but Polak blocks it.
Nice elbow from Mishimoto. #BC2#
Mishimoto breaks the clinch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mishimoto. #T3#
Mishimoto throws a leg kick which misses Polak's front leg but catches the back leg as Polak tries to avoid it.
Mishimoto buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mishimoto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mishimoto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Polak manages to avoid it.
Mishimoto cracks a nice hook into Polak's ribs.
Mishimoto clobbers Polak with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mishimoto has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Polak crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Mishimoto - the referee stops the clock and Polak gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Mishimoto. Polak manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Polak moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mishimoto bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#ROC2#Polak is rocked!#CL2#
Mishimoto clinches with his opponent.
Oh Polak is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Mishimoto obliges.#BC2#
Mishimoto escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
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!
Mishimoto lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Polak can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Mishimoto and Polak drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Mishimoto.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yamasaki Mishimoto!
Yamasaki Mishimoto seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: IXF XLVIII
Date: Jul 18, 2021

#R1#
Mishimoto lands with a kick to the temple. Crumper shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #TD2#
Crumper closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Crumper in side control, throwing shots but Mishimoto defends.
Mishimoto wants to get back to his feet.
Crumper working the ground and pound.
Crumper scoring with punches from side control.
Crumper works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#ROC2#Mishimoto is rocked!
Crumper scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Mishimoto is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Crumper can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dax Crumper!
In defeat, Yamasaki Mishimoto stepped up to the mic, saying 'For every step back, I shall take 2 steps forward. Good fighter right there! He deserves the win.'.

Event: IXF XLIV
Date: Jul 10, 2021

#R1##TD2#
Three drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Three showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Three pushes down on Mishimoto's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Three is looking to advance position but Mishimoto won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Three not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mishimoto avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Three.
Mishimoto trying to control from the bottom.
Three has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Three is trying to work for a kimura but Mishimoto is defending well. #SUB2#
Three is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mishimoto tries to roll over but Three keeps him under control.
Three is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Three prevents Mishimoto from standing back up.
Three passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Mishimoto!
Three looking to control and managing it successfully.
Mishimoto really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Let's hope that Three has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#SU2#
Three gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!#T3#
Three works Mishimoto's body with a nice hook.
Mishimoto throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Yamasaki Mishimoto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mishimoto throws a hook but Three avoids it easily.
Three throws a leg kick but Mishimoto sees it coming and moves out of range.
Three throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mishimoto.
Mishimoto pivots, looking for a leg kick but Three is out of range and Mishimoto settles back down.
Three swings for the body but Mishimoto moves out of range.
Mishimoto appears to be looking for a big counter.#CL2#
Three has Mishimoto up against the cage in a clinch. #BC2#
Three breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mishimoto looks for the body kick but Three saw that one coming.
Mishimoto throws a head kick that misses. #TD2#
Three closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Mishimoto quickly recovers to half guard.
Mishimoto scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Three manages to mount him! #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Three sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Three with a couple of short strikes.
You get the feeling that Mishimoto really doesn't like being in this position too much.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Three content just to control the position here.
Three dominating with strikes here.#ROC2#Mishimoto is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Banker Three dominated that round.
That's time! Mishimoto's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Mishimoto tries to clinch up.
Three avoids the head kick by Mishimoto.
Three drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mishimoto defends it well.
Mishimoto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD2#
Three dives in and scores a takedown into Mishimoto's guard.
Three slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Three cracks Mishimoto with a solid left hand.
Oh Mishimoto is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Three is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mishimoto seems to have got his legs back now.
Mishimoto wants to stand up but Three is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Three slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1#
Three pushes down on Mishimoto's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Three wants to free his trapped foot but Mishimoto is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Three is taking a breather. Mishimoto says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Three wants to free his trapped foot but Mishimoto is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Three wants to work for an arm triangle but Mishimoto is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Three with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Three's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mishimoto misses with the combination. #TD2#
Three scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#T3##SUB2#
Three tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SU2#
Three decides to stand up, so the ref orders Mishimoto to his feet. #TD2#
Three closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Mishimoto pushes Three off but Three dives into side control.
Three has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mishimoto trying to remain calm as Three controls from the top position.#T4#
Three is continuing to stall.
Mishimoto tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Three tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Three has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Mishimoto is letting Three control him for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Banker Three showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Three misses with a straight left. #CL2#
Three moves into the clinch.
Three tries to pull guard but Mishimoto won't allow it. #TD2#
Three jumps guard and drags Mishimoto to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Mishimoto wanted to stand there but Three had control of the position. #SU#
Mishimoto stands up from Three's guard - Mishimoto perhaps looking for a knockout.
Banker Three is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Three clinches with his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Three lands with a right to the head. #TD2#
Three is trying to trip Mishimoto. He has hold of a leg but Mishimoto is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Three persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Mishimoto is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Three is controlling him. #T1#
Three is stalling in the full guard.
Three is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Three prevents Mishimoto from getting back to his feet. #SU2#
Three decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #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.#CL2#
Three moves into range and clinches up with Mishimoto.
Three stalling the fight. #TD2#
Three has picked Mishimoto up - he's going for a ride! Three dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Mishimoto is trying to control but can't.
Three moves into full mount! Mishimoto won't be happy about that!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mishimoto taking shots to the head.
Three controlling from the full mount. #SUB2#
Three jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Mishimoto manages to avoid the submission attempt. #T3#
Mishimoto prevents Three from moving into mount.
Three is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Mishimoto tries to escape but Three is in control. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mishimoto is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Three is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Three sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mishimoto is trying desperately to improve position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Banker Three comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Three 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 David Hoff scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Banker Three!
Our winner, Banker Three, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Yamasaki Mishimoto spoke after the fight, saying 'For every step back, I shall take 2 steps forward. Good fighter right there! He deserves the win.'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 27, 2021

#R1#
Mishimoto tries to clinch up.
Mishimoto keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Crawford fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mishimoto avoids it really well and circles away.
Mishimoto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Crawford shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mishimoto as he avoids it easily.
Yamasaki Mishimoto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zac Crawford.
Crawford ducks under a wild hook from Mishimoto.
Mishimoto looks to score with a jab to the body but Crawford is just out of range.
Crawford shoots in and drives through. Mishimoto sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crawford fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mishimoto avoids it really well and circles away.
Mishimoto really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mishimoto rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Crawford moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Crawford wants to counter with a clinch but Mishimoto pushes him away.
Crawford tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mishimoto swivels and escapes.#T1#
Crawford slips under a jab from Mishimoto.#CL2#
Crawford has managed to clinch.
Mishimoto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Crawford tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mishimoto smiles and moves away.
Mishimoto throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mishimoto lands a high kick! #CUT#It looks like Zac Crawford has been cut.
Mishimoto scores with a nice body kick.
Mishimoto throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Crawford dives in for a single leg takedown but Mishimoto sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Mishimoto throws a head kick but Crawford moves out of range.
Mishimoto plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Crawford takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mishimoto works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mishimoto swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Crawford counters with a left and a right that stings Mishimoto. #T2#
Mishimoto scores with a nice body kick.
Mishimoto lands a head kick!
Mishimoto misses with a hook.
Crawford takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Crawford takes a kick to the side of the head.#ROC#Crawford is rocked!
Crawford takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Crawford is still on wobbly legs! Can Mishimoto finish him?
Crawford looks winded!
Mishimoto thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Crawford if he has to take too many more of those.
Mishimoto lands a front kick.
Mishimoto fakes the leg kick and cracks Crawford in the body.
Mishimoto circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Crawford drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Mishimoto follows Crawford to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yamasaki Mishimoto!

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