Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: SMASH: White Jr vs Furioto
Date: Apr 13, 2024

#R1#
Minoru Ii swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Llewellyn.
Llewellyn misses with a shot to the body
and Minoru Ii connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#It looks like AJ Llewellyn has been cut.
A jab from Minoru Ii finds it's way through Llewellyn's defenses.
Llewellyn scores with a shot to the body.
Minoru Ii scores with a shot to the body.
AJ Llewellyn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Llewellyn looks to land a combination but Minoru Ii avoids it well. #CL2#
Minoru Ii has Llewellyn up against the cage in a clinch.
Minoru Ii misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Llewellyn is looking to control Minoru Ii's arms but Minoru Ii gets an underhook and turns him. Now Llewellyn has his back to the cage.
Llewellyn misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Minoru Ii.
Llewellyn blocks a body shot from Minoru Ii.
Llewellyn is trying to drag Minoru Ii to the mat but Minoru Ii just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A shot in the inside from Minoru Ii.
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!
Stalling in the clinch from Llewellyn.
Minoru Ii lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Llewellyn backwards.
Minoru Ii goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Minoru Ii misses with some punches. #T1#
Minoru Ii misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Llewellyn is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Minoru Ii is defending well.
Minoru Ii is working Llewellyn over against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Minoru Ii presses Llewellyn against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Minoru Ii lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Llewellyn or not.
Llewellyn is breathing heavily.
Minoru Ii lands a body punch.
Minoru Ii lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Minoru Ii scores with a shot to the side of Llewellyn's head.
Minoru Ii lands with a light punch inside.
Minoru Ii has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Llewellyn seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Minoru Ii can turn it around.
Minoru Ii scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Minoru Ii goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Minoru Ii pushes Llewellyn back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Llewellyn's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Minoru Ii.
Llewellyn has a couple of punches blocked by Minoru Ii.
Llewellyn misses with a knee strike.
Llewellyn tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Minoru Ii avoids it.
Minoru Ii tries a body shot but Llewellyn blocks it.
Nice body punch from Minoru Ii. #T2#
Minoru Ii lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Minoru Ii throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Llewellyn's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii digs a right hand into Llewellyn's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Llewellyn's gas tank.
Minoru Ii lands a shot to the body.
Minoru Ii scores with a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Minoru Ii creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Minoru Ii scores with an uppercut up the middle.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Minoru Ii creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Minoru Ii scores with a nice short uppercut.
Minoru Ii lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Llewellyn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Minoru Ii lands a left hand.
Minoru Ii makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Minoru Ii lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Minoru Ii works on Llewellyn's body with a couple of short punches.
Minoru Ii digs a right hand underneath Llewellyn's ribcage. Llewellyn let out a lung full of air as it connected.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Minoru Ii creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Minoru Ii digs a right hand underneath Llewellyn's ribcage. Llewellyn let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T3#
Minoru Ii working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Minoru Ii scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right hand to the body from Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii scores with a shot to the side of Llewellyn's head.
Minoru Ii lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Llewellyn or not.
A short right from Minoru Ii. #ROC2#Llewellyn is rocked!
Minoru Ii lands with a left to the head.
Oh Llewellyn is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Minoru Ii cracks Llewellyn with a nice body shot.
Minoru Ii throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Llewellyns head.
Minoru Ii lands a right hand that snaps the head of Llewellyn backwards.
A short uppercut from Minoru Ii.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Minoru Ii scores with a shot to the side of Llewellyn's head.
Minoru Ii lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Minoru Ii unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Llewellyn! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Minoru Ii is unloading with more strikes now! Llewellyn drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kohinata Minoru Ii!
During a confident post fight interview, Kohinata Minoru Ii thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: SMASH: Dredd vs Machine
Date: Mar 10, 2024

#R1#
Buddha tries to land a body kick
and Minoru Ii counters with a right hand to the body.
Buddha tries a low kick but Minoru Ii avoids it.
Buddha looks to land a left hand but Minoru Ii moved out of range nicely.
Minoru Ii throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Buddha stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Minoru Ii is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Buddha.
Decent striking displayed by Minoru Ii there.#CUT2#It looks like Samson Buddha has been cut.
Buddha connects with a crisp jab.
Nice straight punches there by Buddha. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Buddha.
Minoru Ii throws out a loose jab but Buddha uses good head movement to avoid it.
Buddha attempts a counter takedown but Minoru Ii avoids it well and moves away.
Buddha misses with a hook.
Buddha throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Minoru Ii counters with a straight right hand.
Minoru Ii punishes Buddha's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Buddha throws a jab but it's blocked by Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A big right from Buddha misses.
Buddha swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Samson Buddha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Buddha lands a nice shot to the body.
Buddha avoids the body shot from Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii moves out of range as Buddha strikes.
Buddha throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Minoru Ii counters with a nice body shot.
Buddha misses the jab.
Buddha steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A swing and a miss from Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii misses with a wild body shot.
Buddha changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Minoru Ii stuns Buddha with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Buddha lands with a cross.
Buddha misses with a lunging right hand
letting Minoru Ii counter with a right hand.
Buddha ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Minoru Ii tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Buddha was well out of range. Poor timing from Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Minoru Ii blocks a head kick by Buddha.
Buddha displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Minoru Ii throws out the jab.
Buddha tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've been hearing reports that Buddha has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Minoru Ii misses with a looping right.
Buddha throws a body kick that misses.
Buddha throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Minoru Ii! But no joy.#CL2#
Minoru Ii moves into the clinch.
Minoru Ii's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Minoru Ii fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Buddha's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A big left from Buddha misses.
Minoru Ii looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Buddha thumps Minoru Ii with a low kick.#T3#
Minoru Ii slips under a jab from Buddha.
Minoru Ii tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Buddha was well out of range. Poor timing from Minoru Ii.
Buddha shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Minoru Ii as he avoids it easily.
A nice side step and Minoru Ii releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Buddha scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Minoru Ii doesn't seem bothered though.
Left hook, right uppercut from Buddha.
Buddha throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Minoru Ii ducks under a wild hook from Buddha.
Minoru Ii bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Minoru Ii scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Buddha connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Minoru Ii's hands.
Buddha connects with a right hand. Minoru Ii shakes it off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Minoru Ii misses with an uppercut.
Buddha half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Buddha looks to land a body kick but Minoru Ii moved away.#T4#
Buddha looks to throw the jab but Minoru Ii is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Minoru Ii on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL2#
Minoru Ii closes the distance and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii lands a left hand.
Buddha goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Minoru Ii misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Minoru Ii on the inside.
Minoru Ii lands a hook that snaps the head of Buddha backwards.
Minoru Ii doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Minoru Ii swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Good body shot from Buddha.
Buddha blocking some punches.
Buddha blocks an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Minoru Ii tries to work over Buddha's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kohinata Minoru Ii will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Samson Buddha's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
A low kick from Buddha misses
and Minoru Ii counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Buddha. Minoru Ii does a little dance to reset his feet.
Buddha fails with a takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Minoru Ii! But no joy.
Minoru Ii ducks under a wild hook from Buddha.
A little jabbing left from Minoru Ii on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice body punch from Minoru Ii.
Buddha misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A low kick from Buddha misses
and Minoru Ii counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Buddha misses with a right hand
and Minoru Ii counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minoru Ii scores with a hook.
Minoru Ii loads up on a big right hand but Buddha slips the punch.
Buddha cracks Minoru Ii with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Minoru Ii misses with a looping right.
Buddha lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#T1#
Minoru Ii rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Buddha moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
It looked like Buddha wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Buddha throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big left from Minoru Ii misses.
A jab from Buddha misses.
Minoru Ii lands with a cross.
Buddha throws a half hearted mid kick.
Buddha shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Minoru Ii but Minoru Ii pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Minoru Ii misses with a straight right.
Buddha throws a body punch but Minoru Ii moves out of range.
Kohinata Minoru Ii seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Buddha throws a body kick, spinning off balance#KD2#
and Minoru Ii counters with a crisp right hand that drops Buddha! Minoru Ii lets Buddha back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Buddha is rocked!
Minoru Ii has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Buddha fakes the leg kick and cracks Minoru Ii in the body.
Buddha sizes up Minoru Ii with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T2#
Minoru Ii connects with a body shot that sends Buddha's belly button to the back.
Buddha misses with a head kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Minoru Ii wants to clinch up but Buddha keeps it at a distance.
Buddha cracks Minoru Ii with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Minoru Ii jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Buddha lands with a nice body kick.
Buddha lands a jab to the head.
Buddha lunges at Minoru Ii with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Minoru Ii's hand.
Minoru Ii uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Buddha has time to react.
Buddha avoids the body shot from Minoru Ii.
Buddha has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Buddha there as he acknowledges the shot.
Buddha throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Minoru Ii counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Oh Buddha is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Minoru Ii catches Buddha with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T3#
Buddha drops his hands momentarily and Minoru Ii takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Buddha cracks Minoru Ii with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A slow jab from Buddha misses its intended target.
Buddha takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Buddha misses with a body kick.
Buddha seems to have got his legs back now.
A slow jab from Minoru Ii misses its intended target.
Minoru Ii blocks a head kick by Buddha.
A countering left hand to the body from Minoru Ii misses.
Buddha misses with a kick to the body
and Buddha takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Buddha throws a half hearted mid kick.
A little jabbing left from Minoru Ii on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Buddha throws a sloppy head kick and Minoru Ii moves out of range easily.
Buddha throws a push kick but Minoru Ii slaps the foot to one side.
Good exchange - Minoru Ii coming out on top.#T4#
Minoru Ii stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samson Buddha. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A slow jab from Buddha misses its intended target.
Minoru Ii misses the jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!#KD2#
Minoru Ii cracks Buddha with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Buddha looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Minoru Ii finish him?
Buddha misses with a body kick.
Kohinata Minoru Ii is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
BOOM! Minoru Ii lands a beautiful left hook that drops Buddha. Buddha tries to recover but Minoru Ii is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Buddha lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kohinata Minoru Ii!
Kohinata Minoru Ii decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: WVT 221: Minoru v Godwin
Date: Feb 09, 2024

#R1#
Minoru Ii lands a right hook to the body.
Godwin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Minoru Ii sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Minoru Ii looks to score with a jab to the body but Godwin is just out of range.
Godwin takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Minoru Ii slips a jab from Godwin.
Minoru Ii misses with a straight left.
Godwin misses with an uppercut. Minoru Ii saw that one coming.
Godwin throws a right hand that Minoru Ii ducks under and follows up with a left that Minoru Ii also avoids with ease.
Minoru Ii was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Godwin's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Minoru Ii connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Godwin scrambles back to his feet.
Minoru Ii loads up on a big right hand but Godwin slips the punch.
Godwin misses with a body shot. #TD2#
Godwin closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Minoru Ii quickly recovers to half guard.#T1#
Minoru Ii avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Godwin.
Minoru Ii keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Godwin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Godwin is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Minoru Ii has managed to free his arm - good work.
Godwin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Minoru Ii's head. #SUB2#
Godwin wants to work for an arm triangle but Minoru Ii is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Godwin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Minoru Ii avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Godwin.
Minoru Ii knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Godwin on the ground.#SUB2#
Godwin seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Godwin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Godwin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Minoru Ii keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Godwin working the head and body with strikes.
Godwin thows a huge punch but Minoru Ii dodges it nicely.
Godwin is nestled in close to Minoru Ii, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Godwin missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Minoru Ii taking some punishment here, with Godwin in his half guard. #SUB2#
Godwin is looking for a kimura here.
Godwin missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T3#
Godwin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Minoru Ii's head.
Godwin is nestled in close to Minoru Ii, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Godwin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Godwin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Minoru Ii defending well though.
Godwin lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Godwin takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Godwin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Minoru Ii defending well though.
Minoru Ii avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Godwin.
Godwin not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Godwin working over Minoru Ii with some ground and pound. Minoru Ii looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T4#
Godwin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Minoru Ii is not content to let Godwin control the position.#SUB2#
Godwin looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Godwin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Godwin missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Minoru Ii won't allow Godwin to pass to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Janko Godwin dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Minoru Ii misses with a straight left.
Minoru Ii stuffs the takedown attempt from Godwin. Godwin gets slowly back to his feet.
Godwin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Minoru Ii scores with a decent looking hook.#TD2#
Godwin bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
An elbow from Godwin crashes against the mat.
Janko Godwin has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Godwin throws an elbow but Minoru Ii slips to the side and avoids it well.
Godwin misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Minoru Ii is not content to let Godwin control the position.
Godwin landing a few strikes. #T1#
Minoru Ii taking a bit of punishment here - Godwin scoring with strikes.
Godwin looks up at the clock and then as Minoru Ii takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Godwin smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Minoru Ii is trying to control Godwin's posture but Godwin avoids it.
Godwin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Godwin working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Minoru Ii takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Godwin throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Minoru Ii on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Minoru Ii tries to get out of the position.
Godwin tries to score with some ground and pound. Minoru Ii controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Godwin is putting a hurting on Minoru Ii here, landing some big shots from side control.
Minoru Ii on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
Minoru Ii managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Godwin. #SUB2#
Godwin is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Minoru Ii is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Minoru Ii takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Godwin throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Godwin looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Minoru Ii is avoiding damage well.
Minoru Ii avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Godwin.
Godwin lands some shots froms side control.
Godwin advances nicely into full mount. #T3#
Godwin unloading with bombs!
Godwin putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Godwin breaks from Minoru Ii's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Godwin putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Godwin is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Minoru Ii can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Godwin landing shots from mount. #ROC2#Minoru Ii is rocked!
Godwin lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Minoru Ii! Godwin sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Minoru Ii and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Janko Godwin!
A relieved looking Janko Godwin 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: WVT 214: Johnson v Minoru
Date: Jan 24, 2024

#R1#
Johnson misses with an uppercut.
Minoru Ii swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Minoru Ii checks a low kick from Johnson.
Johnson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Blacktalians MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Minoru Ii moves out of range as Johnson strikes.
Johnson throws a lazy uppercut
and Johnson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#It looks like Kareem Johnson has been cut.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Minoru Ii manages to avoid it.
Minoru Ii is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Johnson with a body shot.
Minoru Ii pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Johnson misses the target.
A swing and a miss from Johnson.
Minoru Ii takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nice shot lands for Johnson.
Johnson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Minoru Ii looks to throw the jab but Johnson is out of range.
Johnson throws a quick counter kick to the body but Minoru Ii avoids it.#T1#
Johnson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Minoru Ii eats them both and turns towards Johnson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Minoru Ii punishes Johnson's body with a nice straight punch.
Minoru Ii takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johnson misses with an uppercut.
Johnson misses with a looping left.
Minoru Ii let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Johnson misses with a leg kick.
Minoru Ii ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Johnson slips a jab from Minoru Ii.
Nice body punch from Minoru Ii.
Johnson looks to throw a body kick
and Minoru Ii counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T2#
Johnson moves out of range as Minoru Ii strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A combination from Johnson does no damage.
Minoru Ii misses with a hook. Johnson ducked under it nicely.
A big right from Minoru Ii misses.
Johnson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Johnson throws an off balance right hand
and Minoru Ii counters with a straight right hand.
Johnson walks into a straight right hand from Minoru Ii.
Johnson lands a really nice looking cross but Minoru Ii seems unphased.
Minoru Ii throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #CL2#
Minoru Ii clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Johnson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Minoru Ii cracks Johnson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T3#
Johnson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Minoru Ii stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Johnson lands a body shot.
Johnson is looking to land body kicks.
Johnson throws a lazy uppercut
and Minoru Ii cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Minoru Ii throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson misses with a hook. Minoru Ii ducked under it nicely.
Minoru Ii slips a straight right by Johnson.
Minoru Ii misses the body punch
and Johnson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Minoru Ii throws a lazy uppercut
and Johnson counters with a leg kick.
Johnson scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Minoru Ii moves away.
Minoru Ii throws out a counter right but Johnson avoids it with no problem.
Johnson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii moves out of range of the strikes.
Minoru Ii jabbing away but nothing is landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Minoru Ii throws a right hand that misses
and Johnson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Minoru Ii tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Minoru Ii.
Johnson half committed to a counter leg kick.
Johnson misses with a left hand
enabling Minoru Ii to counter with a crisp jab.
Minoru Ii slips under a jab.
Minoru Ii is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Johnson.
Minoru Ii misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Kareem Johnson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kareem Johnson's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Minoru Ii tries to clinch up but Johnson circles away and keeps his distance.
Some wild striking there from Johnson.
Minoru Ii missing with a left hand there. Johnson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And Johnson counters with a quick kick to the body but Minoru Ii blocks it.
Johnson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Some wild striking there from Johnson.
Minoru Ii throws a looping overhand right but Johnson ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minoru Ii moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Johnson avoids the body shot from Minoru Ii.
Johnson misses with the combination.
A little jabbing left from Minoru Ii on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kareem Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Johnson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Johnson throws out a loose jab but Minoru Ii uses good head movement to avoid it.
Minoru Ii looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.
Minoru Ii punishes Johnson's body with a nice straight punch.
Minoru Ii throws a right hand that misses
and Johnson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fighters circling - Minoru Ii throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Johnson misses with a kick to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Minoru Ii! But no joy.
Minoru Ii misses with a lunging right hand
and Minoru Ii takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Johnson misses with an uppercut
and Minoru Ii counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T2#
Johnson walks into a jab.#CUT2#Kareem Johnson's cut is getting worse.
Johnson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Minoru Ii.
Johnson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Minoru Ii clobbers Johnson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Minoru Ii lands a slapping body shot.
Minoru Ii moves forwards but Johnson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Minoru Ii wants to clinch up but Johnson keeps it at a distance.
Nice shot by Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii scores with a jab to the body.
Johnson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T3#
Minoru Ii tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Johnson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Minoru Ii uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Johnson.
Minoru Ii looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Johnson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Johnson catches Minoru Ii with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Minoru Ii moves out of range as Johnson strikes.
Minoru Ii throws out a counter right but Johnson avoids it with no problem.
Minoru Ii pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Johnson thows a leg kick but Minoru Ii checks it
and Minoru Ii counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Minoru Ii lands with an overhand left.#CUT2#Kareem Johnson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Johnson tests Minoru Ii's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T4#
Johnson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Minoru Ii lands a nice shot to the body.
Johnson swings for the body but Minoru Ii moves out of range.
Johnson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Minoru Ii.
Nice jab there from Johnson.
Johnson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Minoru Ii on the side of the head.
Johnson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #KD2#
and Minoru Ii counters with a crisp right hand that drops Johnson! Minoru Ii lets Johnson back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Johnson is rocked!
Minoru Ii lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Johnson - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Minoru Ii!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kohinata Minoru Ii!
Kohinata Minoru Ii thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: WVT 211: Mathieu v Kok
Date: Jan 17, 2024

#R1#
Nimoy slips under a jab.
Nimoy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nimoy connects with a right hand. Minoru Ii shakes it off.
Minoru Ii slips under a jab.
Minoru Ii moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Minoru Ii throws a lazy uppercut
and Nimoy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Minoru Ii looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Minoru Ii scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nimoy doesn't seem bothered though.
Nimoy misses with a hook to the body
and Minoru Ii counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Minoru Ii throws a poor cross that misses
and Nimoy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Minoru Ii misses with a straight right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nimoy! But no joy.
Minoru Ii takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nimoy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T1#
Minoru Ii looks to land a left hand but Nimoy moved out of range nicely.
Nimoy walks into a stiff left hand from Minoru Ii.
Nimoy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Minoru Ii was well out of range. Poor timing from Nimoy.
Minoru Ii is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Minoru Ii uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nimoy.
Nimoy scores with a jab to the body.
Nimoy misses with a right hand
and Minoru Ii counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nimoy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Minoru Ii throws out the jab.
Minoru Ii tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nimoy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nimoy let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Nimoy goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A little feinted left hand from Minoru Ii on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nimoy. Minoru Ii does a little dance to reset his feet.
Minoru Ii is looking to counter punch.
Nimoy misses with a body punch
and Minoru Ii connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Minoru Ii waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nimoy.
Nimoy misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Minoru Ii counters with a straight right hand.
Minoru Ii scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nimoy takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nimoy ducks under a wild hook from Minoru Ii.
A big right from Minoru Ii misses.
Nimoy moves out of range as Minoru Ii strikes.
Nimoy takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#ROC#Nimoy is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Leonard Nimoy has been cut.
Minoru Ii knocks out Nimoy with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Minoru Ii before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Minoru Ii picks up the big W with a huge KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kohinata Minoru Ii!
Kohinata Minoru Ii thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: WVT 203: Jarvinen v Minoru 2
Date: Dec 29, 2023

#R1#
Minoru Ii jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Minoru Ii throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Minoru Ii tries to clinch there but Jarvinen circles away.
Minoru Ii throws a shot to the body.
Jarvinen looks to land a left hand but Minoru Ii moved out of range nicely.
A little jabbing left from Minoru Ii on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Minoru Ii has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Jarvinen is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Jarvinen moves out of range as Minoru Ii strikes.
Jarvinen tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Minoru Ii manages to circle out of the way.
Jarvinen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Minoru Ii sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jarvinen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Minoru Ii.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minoru Ii misses with a straight left.
Jarvinen is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Minoru Ii.
Jarvinen misses with a looping right.
Minoru Ii scores with a hook.#T1#
Jarvinen misses with a wild body shot.
Jarvinen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Minoru Ii takes a swing at Jarvinen's ribcage but misses.
Jarvinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jarvinen misses with a jab to the body
and Minoru Ii connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jab from Minoru Ii.#ROC2#Jarvinen is rocked!
We've been told by Jarvinen's head coaches at Tappelukerho that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Minoru Ii scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Minoru Ii misses with a wild combination.
Minoru Ii throws out a loose jab but Jarvinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jarvinen takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T2#
Jarvinen avoids the body shot from Minoru Ii.
As Minoru Ii tries to get set, Jarvinen tries to push him back and clinch up but Minoru Ii manages to avoid the attempt.
Minoru Ii lands with a nice body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jarvinen misses the shot to the body.
Minoru Ii misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jarvinen.
Jarvinen tries to counter by clinching up but Minoru Ii breaks away and moves out of range.
Jarvinen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Minoru Ii misses with a hook.
Minoru Ii fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jarvinen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A left lands for Jarvinen.
Jarvinen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Minoru Ii stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jarvinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Minoru Ii manages to avoid it.
Jarvinen swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Minoru Ii counters with a two punch combo. #T3#
Jarvinen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Minoru Ii cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Minoru Ii is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Minoru Ii shuts the power down on Jarvinen. Lights out, game over! Minoru Ii is your winner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kohinata Minoru Ii!
Kohinata Minoru Ii thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: WVT 197: Dracul v Minoru
Date: Dec 15, 2023

#R1#
Dracul moves out of range as Minoru Ii strikes.
Dracul drops down looking for a counter takedown but Minoru Ii sprawls and moves away.
Minoru Ii connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dracul momentarily.
Kohinata Minoru Ii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Minoru Ii throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dracul changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Dracul ducks under a wild hook from Minoru Ii.
Dracul slips a jab from Minoru Ii.
Dracul appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Minoru Ii scores with a jab to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Minoru Ii misses.
Minoru Ii throws an overhand right that lands on Dracul's shoulder, as Dracul tries to avoid the shot.
Dracul half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T1#
Minoru Ii misses with a right hand #TD#
and Dracul counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Minoru Ii!
Minoru Ii dodges the ground and pound from Dracul.
Dracul taking a breather here. #SUB#
Dracul is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Minoru Ii has escaped the position, nice work there.
Dracul in side control, throwing shots but Minoru Ii defends.
Dracul throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
An elbow from Dracul crashes against the mat.
Minoru Ii tries to buck Dracul off but Dracul is having none of it.#T2#
Dracul lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #SUB#
Dracul thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Minoru Ii defending against the ground and pound.
We've been hearing that Dracul has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Minoru Ii dodges the ground and pound from Dracul.
Dracul working the ground and pound but Minoru Ii is defending the strikes. #SUB#
Dracul is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Minoru Ii is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dracul lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #SUB#
Dracul in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Minoru Ii is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Radu Dracul!
Radu Dracul thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: WVT 189: Andrei v Hagger 3
Date: Nov 25, 2023

#R1#
Minoru Ii lands with a hook. Bradley tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bradley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Minoru Ii throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A countering left hand to the body from Bradley misses.
Minoru Ii tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bradley was well out of range. Poor timing from Minoru Ii.
Bradley is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Minoru Ii with a body shot.
Minoru Ii throws a shot from downtown. Bradley moves away and avoids it.
Bradley flicks out a counter leg kick but Minoru Ii steps away.
Bradley just misses with a punch to the body.
Minoru Ii scores with a nice head shot.
Minoru Ii looks to throw the jab but Bradley is out of range.
Bradley only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Bradley misses with a lunging right hand
and Minoru Ii counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minoru Ii jabs at Bradley's body.
Minoru Ii looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Minoru Ii lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A big left from Minoru Ii misses. #T1#
Minoru Ii on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Minoru Ii swings for the body but Bradley moves out of range.
Minoru Ii with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice uppercut there from Bradley.
Minoru Ii has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Minoru Ii there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bradley misses with a jab to the body
letting Minoru Ii counter with a right hand.
Bradley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bradley looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A low kick from Bradley misses
and Minoru Ii counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Minoru Ii rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bradley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Minoru Ii thuds his right hand into Bradley's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T2#
Bradley rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Minoru Ii connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC#Bradley is rocked!
Bradley tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Minoru Ii manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Minoru Ii avoids the body shot from Bradley. #CL2#
Bradley rushes Minoru Ii and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bradley digs a right hand underneath Minoru Ii's ribcage. Minoru Ii let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bradley has a couple of punches blocked by Minoru Ii. #BC2#
Bradley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Minoru Ii rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bradley counters with a straight right hand.
Bradley thuds his right hand into Minoru Ii's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A combination from Bradley does no damage.
Bradley ducks under a wild hook from Minoru Ii.
A nice side step and Bradley releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bradley uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Minoru Ii.#T3#
Bradley connects with a body shot.
Bradley slips a straight right by Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii misses with a jab to the body #CL2#
and Bradley counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC2#
Bradley breaks the clinch.
Minoru Ii looks to land a left hand but Bradley moved out of range nicely.
Bradley appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bradley looks to land a right hand but Minoru Ii moved out of range.
Bradley scores with a shot to the body.
Bradley throws a leg kick that is checked
and Minoru Ii connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bradley has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Kohinata Minoru Ii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Minoru Ii throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Minoru Ii throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
Bradley lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CUT2#It looks like Kohinata Minoru Ii has been cut.
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!
Bradley throws a push kick but Minoru Ii slaps the foot to one side.
Bradley scores with a jab to the body.
Minoru Ii walks into a straight right hand from Bradley.
Bradley buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bradley misses with an uppercut.
Minoru Ii takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bradley thows a body kick. Minoru Ii tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Bradley lands with an overhand left.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Derrick Bradley dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kohinata Minoru Ii's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Bradley scores with a jab.
Minoru Ii slips a jab and a cross from Bradley.
A solid body kick from Bradley.
Bradley ducks under a wild hook from Minoru Ii.
Bradley scores with a kick to the body.
Bradley throws an overhand right that lands on Minoru Ii's shoulder, as Minoru Ii tries to avoid the shot.
Bradley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Minoru Ii.
Bradley tries a quick counter leg kick but Minoru Ii is wise to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bradley misses with an uppercut. Minoru Ii saw that one coming.
Minoru Ii tries to clinch up.
Minoru Ii swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bradley counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Bradley scores with a jab.
Derrick Bradley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Minoru Ii throws out a loose jab but Bradley uses good head movement to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Bradley misses.
Minoru Ii with a nice cross.
Bradley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bradley scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#CL2#
Bradley has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bradley prevents a body shot from Minoru Ii.
A right handed body shot lands from Bradley.
Bradley blocks a body shot from Minoru Ii. #BC2#
Bradley breaks from the clinch.
Minoru Ii throws a sloppy body shot
and Bradley counters with a nice low kick that buckles Minoru Ii's knee momentarily.
Bradley misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A swing and a miss from Minoru Ii.#T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Minoru Ii misses the target.
Bradley looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Minoru Ii lands a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Minoru Ii fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bradley thuds a left hand into Minoru Ii's body.
Minoru Ii defending well as Bradley loads up on a big left hand.
Bradley falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Minoru Ii to counter with a crisp jab.
Bradley pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Minoru Ii appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T3#
Bradley lands an overhand right.
Bradley misses with a leg kick.
Minoru Ii keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bradley throws a body shot but no joy.
Minoru Ii swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bradley thumps Minoru Ii with a low kick.
Bradley throws a body kick that misses
and Minoru Ii counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #KD#
Minoru Ii lands a big right hand that sends Bradley crashing to the mat! Minoru Ii stays standing though and waves Bradley back to his feet!
Bradley is still on wobbly legs! Can Minoru Ii finish him?
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Are you kidding me?! Minoru Ii ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Bradley clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kohinata Minoru Ii!
After winning the bout, Kohinata Minoru Ii thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: WVT 179: Minoru v Mahogany
Date: Nov 03, 2023

#R1#
Minoru Ii swings away with a body shot that misses #CL2#
and Mahogany counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Minoru Ii fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mahogany tries a body shot but Minoru Ii blocks it.
A nice left hand lands by Mahogany.
Minoru Ii swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mahogany lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Minoru Ii or not.
Mahogany blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mahogany lands a hook that snaps the head of Minoru Ii backwards.
Mahogany lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Minoru Ii goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Mahogany.
Minoru Ii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mahogany's elbow.
A short right from Mahogany.
A short left from Mahogany.
Mahogany lands a left hand that snaps the head of Minoru Ii backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Minoru Ii.
Mahogany blocking some punches.
Mahogany lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Minoru Ii lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mahogany misses with the head strike.
Minoru Ii struggles to land a body shot inside as Mahogany controls his hands. #T1#
A short uppercut from Mahogany.
Mahogany digs a right hand into Minoru Ii's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Minoru Ii's gas tank.
Mahogany lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mahogany goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Minoru Ii misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Minoru Ii.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mahogany.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Minoru Ii.
Mahogany working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Minoru Ii.
Mahogany blocks an uppercut.
Minoru Ii tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Minoru Ii misses with the head strike.
Minoru Ii throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mahogany.
Mahogany lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right from Minoru Ii.
Mahogany swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Minoru Ii tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Minoru Ii tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Minoru Ii. #T2#
A body shot lands from Mahogany.
Minoru Ii misses with a punch to the body.
Mahogany digs a right hand into Minoru Ii's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Minoru Ii's gas tank.
Mahogany prevents a body shot from Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mahogany's elbow.
Mahogany misses with the head strike.
Mahogany blocks a body shot from Minoru Ii.
Mahogany lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mahogany lands a right hand that snaps the head of Minoru Ii backwards.
Mahogany lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Minoru Ii swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mahogany blocks a body shot from Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii prevents a body shot from Mahogany.
Mahogany lands with a short shot to the head.
Minoru Ii tries to throw a body punch but Mahogany avoids it by throwing Minoru Ii back against the cage.
Mahogany throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Minoru Iis head.
A head punch on the inside from Minoru Ii fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Minoru Ii fails to land.
Minoru Ii tries a body shot but Mahogany blocks it.
Mahogany lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short left from Mahogany. #T3#
Mahogany blocks an uppercut.
Minoru Ii blocks an uppercut.
Mahogany throws a head punch that misses.
Mahogany lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Minoru Ii misses with a punch on the inside.
Mahogany blocks a body shot from Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mahogany.
Mahogany lands with a right to the head.
Mahogany blocks an uppercut.
Minoru Ii can't find room to land a body shot as Mahogany controls the action.
Mahogany misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Minoru Ii goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mahogany struggles to land a body shot inside as Minoru Ii controls his hands.
Mahogany can't find room to land a body shot as Minoru Ii controls the action.
Minoru Ii misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mahogany tries a body shot but Minoru Ii blocks it.
Mahogany lands with a short shot to the head.
Minoru Ii misses with the head strike.
Minoru Ii misses with a hook from the clinch.
Minoru Ii swings wildly with an uppercut but Mahogany uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mahogany scores with a hook to the body.#T4#
Mahogany throws a punch but it's blocked by Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Minoru Ii blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mahogany missing with knees to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Mahogany goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Minoru Ii working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mahogany misses with a hook from the clinch.
Minoru Ii misses with a punch to the body.
Mahogany lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Minoru Ii backwards.
Mahogany lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mahogany can't find room to land a body shot as Minoru Ii controls the action.
Mahogany misses with a punch on the inside.
Mahogany blocks a body shot from Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii swings wildly with an uppercut but Mahogany uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mahogany misses with a punch to the body.
Mahogany digs a right hand underneath Minoru Ii's ribcage. Minoru Ii let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mahogany lands a hook that snaps the head of Minoru Ii backwards.
Mahogany throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rich Mahogany dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Minoru Ii throws a body shot but no joy.
Mahogany appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Minoru Ii misses with a shot to the body
and Mahogany counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Minoru Ii throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mahogany is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Minoru Ii with a body shot.
Mahogany fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Minoru Ii manages to avoid it.
Minoru Ii misses with a body shot
enabling Mahogany to counter with a crisp jab.
Minoru Ii misses the body punch
and Mahogany counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minoru Ii misses with a hook
and Mahogany cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Minoru Ii looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mahogany uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Minoru Ii. #T1#
Nice cross by Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Minoru Ii misses with a hook
and Mahogany counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#KD2#
Mahogany waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Minoru Ii. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Minoru Ii to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mahogany trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mahogany sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Mahogany pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Minoru Ii is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Mahogany has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mahogany is looking to work some ground and pound but Minoru Ii has wrist control.
Mahogany looking to pass the guard.
Mahogany controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Minoru Ii throws a jab when Mahogany was well out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Mahogany misses.#T3#
Minoru Ii looks to land a right hand but Mahogany moved out of range.
Mahogany throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Minoru Ii swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Minoru Ii wants to clinch
and Mahogany cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Minoru Ii throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mahogany sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mahogany! But no joy.
Minoru Ii looks to land a left hand but Mahogany moved out of range nicely.
Minoru Ii dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Mahogany slips a straight right by Minoru Ii.
A countering left hand to the body from Mahogany misses.
Minoru Ii throws a poor cross that misses
and Mahogany counters with a nice body shot.
Minoru Ii misses with a lunging right hand
and Mahogany counters with a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Minoru Ii swings widly with a right hand
and Mahogany counters with an outside leg kick.
Rich Mahogany seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Minoru Ii throws a lazy right hand but Mahogany sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Minoru Ii takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Minoru Ii misses with a telegraphed body shot #KD2#
and Mahogany counters with a left hand that sends Minoru Ii to the canvas! #ROC2#Minoru Ii is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rich Mahogany showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Minoru Ii throws a hook but Mahogany blocks it.
Mahogany now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Mahogany ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mahogany now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Mahogany moves away from the strike by Minoru Ii.
Mahogany throws out a counter right but Minoru Ii avoids it with no problem.
Minoru Ii throws a lazy uppercut
and Mahogany counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Minoru Ii thinking.
Minoru Ii throws a jab but it's blocked by Mahogany.
Mahogany doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Minoru Ii throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mahogany tries to counter by closing the distance.
Mahogany has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minoru Ii misses with a straight right.
Mahogany appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Minoru Ii there.#T1#
A jab from Minoru Ii misses.
Mahogany thinks about the counter body kick.
Minoru Ii dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Minoru Ii misses with a lunging right hand
and Mahogany connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Minoru Ii throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Minoru Ii throws a poor cross that misses
and Mahogany counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Minoru Ii cracks Mahogany with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Minoru Ii throws a predictable looking body shot #KD2#
and Mahogany counters with a left hand that sends Minoru Ii to the canvas!
Kohinata Minoru Ii has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Oh Minoru Ii is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mahogany sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Minoru Ii's guard.
Mahogany content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Minoru Ii seems to have got his legs back now.#SUB2#
Mahogany has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Minoru Ii defend it? Mahogany steps over the head and cranks it - Minoru Ii is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Mahogany!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rich Mahogany!
An out of breath Rich Mahogany thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: WVT 174: Matikainen v Logan
Date: Oct 21, 2023

#R1#
Minoru Ii throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jarvinen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Minoru Ii jabs at Jarvinen's body.
Jarvinen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Minoru Ii staying out of range there.
Minoru Ii swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Minoru Ii lands a nice shot to the body. #KD#
Minoru Ii lands a left and a right that send Jarvinen crashing to the mat, dazed. Minoru Ii thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Jarvinen is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Arto Jarvinen has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jarvinen is holding his hands too far apart here. Minoru Ii throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Jarvinen is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kohinata Minoru Ii!
During a confident post fight interview, Kohinata Minoru Ii thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: WVT 166: Halsti v Thibbs Jr
Date: Sep 30, 2023

#R1#
Minoru Ii slips under a jab from Steve.
Minoru Ii takes one to the chin there.
Minoru Ii takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Steve throws a body shot but no joy.
Steve changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Steve digs a good hook to Minoru Ii's body.
Steve dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Steve uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Minoru Ii.
Steve throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Minoru Ii sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Minoru Ii scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Steve connects with a good right hand that stumbles Minoru Ii. Minoru Ii circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T1#
Steve misses with a looping right.
Steve lands with a good body shot.
Steve misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Minoru Ii.
Steve tests Minoru Ii's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Steve throws a looping overhand right but Minoru Ii ducks down to avoid it.
Minoru Ii swings widly with a right hand
and Steve cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Minoru Ii ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steve moves away.
Steve throws a hook but Minoru Ii avoids it easily.
Minoru Ii throws an overhand right that lands on Steve's shoulder, as Steve tries to avoid the shot.
Minoru Ii slips under a jab.
Steve gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Steve misses the target.
Minoru Ii throwing a counter right hand but Steve manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Steve misses the target.
Steve rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Steve takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Minoru Ii throws a right hand that misses
and Steve counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Minoru Ii thinking.
A telegraphed right hand from Steve misses the target.
Minoru Ii is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Steve misses with an uppercut. Minoru Ii saw that one coming.
Minoru Ii moves into range and connects with a jab.
Minoru Ii misses with a hook to the body
and Steve counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Steve misses with a body shot.
Minoru Ii feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Steves jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T3#
Minoru Ii uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Steve.
Minoru Ii comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Minoru Ii throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Steve stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Steve misses the shot to the body.
Minoru Ii misses with a body shot.
Steve scores with a jab to the jaw.
Steve throws a lazy uppercut
and Minoru Ii counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Steve bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A slow jab from Steve misses its intended target.
Minoru Ii jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T4#
Steve comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steve lands the left hand.
A swing and a miss from Steve.
Minoru Ii moves out of range of the strikes.
Steve connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Minoru Ii's hands.
Minoru Ii misses with a hook
enabling Steve to counter with a crisp jab.
Minoru Ii looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Steve is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Minoru Ii had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Minoru Ii feints a jab promting Steve to slip. Minoru Ii then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Steve slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Minoru Ii misses with a straight left.
Minoru Ii uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Steve.
Minoru Ii lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Stoner Steve dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Steve moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Minoru Ii slips a jab from Steve.
Nice straight punches there by Steve. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Steve.
Minoru Ii missing with a left hand there. Steve was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Steve ducks under a wild hook from Minoru Ii.
A countering left hand to the body from Steve misses.
Steve connects with a jab.
Steve uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Minoru Ii.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minoru Ii slips under a jab from Steve.
Steve throws a sloppy body shot
and Minoru Ii counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Steve with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The fighters circling - Minoru Ii throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Steve throws out a loose jab but Minoru Ii uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steve lands a jab.
Steve clobbers Minoru Ii with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Minoru Ii misses with a body shot.
Minoru Ii slips under a jab from Steve.
Steve misses with a left hand
and Minoru Ii counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Steve throws a lazy right hand but Minoru Ii sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Minoru Ii appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Steve is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Steve counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T2#
Minoru Ii comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Minoru Ii throws out a loose jab but Steve uses good head movement to avoid it.
Minoru Ii fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Minoru Ii slips a straight right by Steve.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Minoru Ii takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Steve connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Minoru Ii's hands.
Minoru Ii with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Minoru Ii scores with a body shot.
Minoru Ii misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Steve counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Steve jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Steve on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Steve slips under a jab from Minoru Ii.
Steve misses the shot to the body.
Minoru Ii went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Steve misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Steve takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Minoru Ii moves in looking to clinch but Steve pushes him off.
Steve waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Minoru Ii.
Steve throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Minoru Ii throws out a loose jab but Steve uses good head movement to avoid it.
Minoru Ii swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T4#
A slow jab from Minoru Ii misses its intended target. #CL2#
Steve gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Steve misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Steve struggles to land a body shot inside as Minoru Ii controls his hands.
Steve throws a head punch that misses.
Steve has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Steve tries to throw a body punch but Minoru Ii avoids it by throwing Steve back against the cage.
Minoru Ii presses Steve against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Steve.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Minoru Ii.
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!
Minoru Ii misses with a hook from the clinch.
Steve misses with a hook from the clinch.
Good body shot from Steve.
Minoru Ii tries to throw a body punch but Steve avoids it by throwing Minoru Ii back against the cage. #BC2#
Steve breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Steve needs to keep his hands up - Minoru Ii had a free shot at his head there.
Steve throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Stoner Steve will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Minoru Ii connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Steve misses with a straight right.
Minoru Ii was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Steve swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Minoru Ii ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steve moves away.
Steve misses with a body shot.
Steve scores with a nice head shot.
Minoru Ii swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Minoru Ii throws out the jab.
Steve throws an overhand right that lands on Minoru Ii's shoulder, as Minoru Ii tries to avoid the shot.
Steve rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Minoru Ii counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T1#
Steve scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Steve uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Minoru Ii has time to react.
Stoner Steve seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Minoru Ii pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Minoru Ii looks to land a left hand but Steve moved out of range nicely.
Minoru Ii looks to land a left hand but Steve moved out of range nicely.
Good exchange - Minoru Ii coming out on top.
Minoru Ii ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steve moves away.
Minoru Ii connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Steve throws a shot to the body. #CL2#
Steve closes the distance and clinches.
Kohinata Minoru Ii has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Minoru Ii gets through Steve's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Steve misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Minoru Ii fails to land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Minoru Ii blocks an uppercut.
Minoru Ii lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Minoru Ii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Steve's elbow.
Minoru Ii scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC2#
Steve breaks from the clinch.
Minoru Ii throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Steve on the side of the head.
Steve thuds his right hand into Minoru Ii's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Minoru Ii displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Steve throws out the jab.
A swing and a miss from Minoru Ii.
Steve throws out a counter right but Minoru Ii avoids it with no problem.
Steve lands with a nice body punch. #T3#
Steve throws a hook but Minoru Ii blocks it.
Minoru Ii moves out of range of the strikes.
Steve jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Steve throws a lazy uppercut #KD#
and Minoru Ii counters with a crisp right hand that drops Steve! Minoru Ii lets Steve back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Steve is rocked!
Minoru Ii measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Steve! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Kohinata Minoru Ii!
After winning the bout, Kohinata Minoru Ii thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: WVT 154: Hussein v Assndrop
Date: Sep 08, 2023

#R1#
Gracie tries to clinch
and Minoru Ii counters with a straight right hand.
Gracie throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Minoru Ii to counter with a crisp jab.
Gracie throws a big shot that misses.
Minoru Ii fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gracie looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt.
Minoru Ii throws out a counter right but Gracie avoids it with no problem.
Minoru Ii moves away from the strike by Gracie.
Minoru Ii scores with a hook to the body. Gracie takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Gracie moves into the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Minoru Ii creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gracie throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Minoru Ii digs a right hand into Gracie's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gracie's gas tank.
Minoru Ii can't find room to land a body shot as Gracie controls the action.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Gracie's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
A lazy left from Minoru Ii finds it's target.
Kohinata Minoru Ii is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Minoru Ii lands with a straight right. Gracie didn't see that one coming.
Decent striking displayed by Minoru Ii there.
Minoru Ii fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Minoru Ii lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Minoru Ii uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Gracie misses with a lunging right hand
and Minoru Ii counters with a crisp right that sends Gracie to the canvas! Minoru Ii follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kohinata Minoru Ii!
During a confident post fight interview, Kohinata Minoru Ii thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: WVT 148: Mathieu v Hightower
Date: Aug 25, 2023

#R1#
Burger scores with a sloppy right hand. Minoru Ii should have avoided that one.
Burger misses the shot to the body.
Burger shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Burger takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Burger rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Minoru Ii rattles Burger with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Burger tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Minoru Ii dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Burger stiff and motionless on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kohinata Minoru Ii!
After winning the bout, Kohinata Minoru Ii thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: WVT 140: Gracie v Briggs
Date: Aug 05, 2023

#R1#
Bradley looks to score with a jab to the body but Minoru Ii is just out of range.
Minoru Ii throws a counter combo.
Bradley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A swing and a miss from Bradley.
Minoru Ii is looking for the big counter here.
Minoru Ii ducks under a wild hook from Bradley.
Bradley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Minoru Ii moves away.
Bradley connects with a body shot that sends Minoru Ii's belly button to the back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bradley throws a poor cross that misses
and Minoru Ii counters with a two punch combo.
Bradley looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bradley throws a nice looking combination but Minoru Ii bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T1#
Bradley lands a jab to Minoru Ii's midsection.
Minoru Ii needs to keep his hands up - Bradley had a free shot at his head there.
Bradley pushes Minoru Ii away with a front kick.
Bradley cracks Minoru Ii with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bradley scores with a jab to the head.
Bradley tries to land a leg kick but Minoru Ii saw it coming and moves away.
Minoru Ii drops his hands momentarily and Bradley takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T2#
A swing and a miss from Bradley.
Minoru Ii unleashes a big counter combination but Bradley bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Bradley scores with a hook to the body. Minoru Ii takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bradley throws the left hand but Minoru Ii avoids the punch easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bradley misses with a left hand
and Minoru Ii counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Bradley jabs Minoru Ii to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Derrick Bradley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bradley lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Minoru Ii checks the leg kick.
Minoru Ii is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Derrick Bradley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Minoru Ii avoids the body shot from Bradley.
Minoru Ii ducks under a wild hook from Bradley.
Bradley throws a looping overhand right but Minoru Ii ducks down to avoid it.
Minoru Ii unleashes a big counter combination but Bradley bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Bradley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Minoru Ii was well out of range. Poor timing from Bradley.
As Bradley backs off Minoru Ii throws a huge counter combo but Bradley manages to avoid it all.
Minoru Ii moves out of range of the leg kick from Bradley.
Minoru Ii is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A slow jab from Bradley misses its intended target.
Minoru Ii unleashes a big counter combination but Bradley bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Minoru Ii on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T4#
Bradley throws a jab when Minoru Ii was well out of range.
Bradley throws a sloppy body shot
and Minoru Ii counters with a left and a right that stings Bradley.
Bradley just misses with a punch to the body.
Minoru Ii throws a counter combo.
Bradley thows a leg kick but Minoru Ii checks it
and Minoru Ii counters with a series of strikes. Bradley will be more careful next time no doubt.
Bradley swings for the body but Minoru Ii moves out of range.
A shot to the liver by Bradley. Beautiful body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bradley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Minoru Ii is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Derrick Bradley dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Minoru Ii blocks a jab.
Bradley tries to land a body kick
and Minoru Ii counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Bradley misses with a hook
and Minoru Ii counters with a series of strikes. Bradley will be more careful next time no doubt.
Bradley lands a nice hook to Minoru Ii's body. Minoru Ii takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bradley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Minoru Ii can do to turn this around?
Bradley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Minoru Ii was well out of range. Poor timing from Bradley.
Minoru Ii is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kohinata Minoru Ii is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bradley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bradley thumps Minoru Ii with a low kick.
Bradley misses the shot to the body.
Minoru Ii is looking for the big counter here.#T1#
Bradley throws a body kick that misses.
Bradley comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bradley walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Minoru Ii checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A telegraphed right hand from Bradley misses the target.
Minoru Ii throws a counter combo.
Bradley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Minoru Ii sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Minoru Ii unleashes a big counter combination but Bradley bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Bradley throws a poor cross that misses
and Minoru Ii counters with a series of strikes. Bradley will be more careful next time no doubt. #T2#
Bradley throws a body shot but no joy.
Minoru Ii is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Derrick Bradley is winning the standup battle so far.
Bradley attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Minoru Ii lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Bradley connects with a looping right hand.
Jab by Bradley.
Minoru Ii bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Minoru Ii throws a counter combo.
Bradley lands a right hook to the body.
Bradley throws a lazy uppercut
and Minoru Ii counters with a left and a right that stings Bradley. #T3#
A head kick from Bradley lands but Minoru Ii takes it in his stride.
Bradley tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Minoru Ii is able to avoid easily.
Despite the aggression on Minoru Ii's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Minoru Ii blocks a jab.
Despite the aggression on Minoru Ii's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Bradley swings for the body but Minoru Ii moves out of range.
Bradley looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Minoru Ii unleashes a big counter combination but Bradley bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#KD#
Bradley drops Minoru Ii with a beautiful combination! Minoru Ii stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Bradley is looking for the KO!
Bradley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Minoru Ii. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bradley wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bradley throws a jab when Minoru Ii was well out of range.
Bradley lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Minoru Ii circles away quickly and effectively.
As Bradley backs off Minoru Ii throws a huge counter combo but Bradley manages to avoid it all.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bradley. Minoru Ii does a little dance to reset his feet.
Minoru Ii lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Bradley throws a body punch but Minoru Ii moves out of range.
Bradley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Minoru Ii ducks right into an uppercut from Bradley.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Derrick Bradley dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
A big left from Bradley misses.
Minoru Ii throws a counter combo.
Bradley slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Minoru Ii uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bradley.
Bradley misses with a straight left.
Minoru Ii is looking for the big counter here.
Minoru Ii gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bradley rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Minoru Ii counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Minoru Ii checks a low kick from Bradley.#T1#
Bradley misses with a body shot.
Bradley looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bradley throws a lazy head kick
and Minoru Ii counters with a two punch combo.
A shot to the body from Bradley misses
and Minoru Ii counters with a one-two to the body.
Bradley throws a sloppy head kick
and Minoru Ii counters with a series of strikes. Bradley will be more careful next time no doubt.
Bradley tries to land a front kick but Minoru Ii steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Minoru Ii lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Bradley looks to score with a jab to the body but Minoru Ii is just out of range.
Kohinata Minoru Ii has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Derrick Bradley is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Bradley fails to land with a series of punches.
Bradley lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bradley throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nice body kick there by Bradley.
Bradley scores with a leg kick.
Bradley catches Minoru Ii with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bradley pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T3#
Bradley scoring well with a low kick there.
Bradley lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bradley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
As Bradley backs off Minoru Ii throws a huge counter combo but Bradley manages to avoid it all.
Bradley swings for the body but Minoru Ii moves out of range.
Minoru Ii lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Bradley swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Despite the aggression on Minoru Ii's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Bradley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Minoru Ii manages to avoid it.
Bradley lands with a nice body punch. #T4#
Minoru Ii takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bradley works Minoru Ii's body with a nice hook.
Bradley cracks a nice hook into Minoru Ii's ribs.
Bradley throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Minoru Ii on the side of the head.
Bradley fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Minoru Ii on the side of the head.
Bradley pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Minoru Ii is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Bradley attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
As Bradley backs off Minoru Ii throws a huge counter combo but Bradley manages to avoid it all.

And that's the end of the fight!
Derrick Bradley showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bradley 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 Ben Watson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Derrick Bradley!
Derrick Bradley seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: SYN 969 Tarver vs. Greene
Date: Mar 22, 2023

#R1#
Fedetenko misses with a body shot.
Minoru Ii seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Fedetenko tries to clinch up
and Minoru Ii counters with a stiff right hand.
Fedetenko throws a body punch but Minoru Ii moves out of range.
Fedetenko slips a straight right by Minoru Ii.#CL2#
Fedetenko moves into the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Fedetenko.
Minoru Ii on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Minoru Ii misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fedetenko misses with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Fedetenko. #CUT2#It looks like Kohinata Minoru Ii has been cut.
Fedetenko working Minoru Ii over with knees to the body.
Minoru Ii is breathing heavily.
Fedetenko lands a shoulder strike.
Fedetenko lands a knee to the body.
Fedetenko lands with a light punch inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fedetenko lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Minoru Ii fails to land.
Fedetenko tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Minoru Ii avoids it.
Fedetenko lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Fedetenko obliges.
Fedetenko lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Fedetenko.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fedetenko creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fedetenko scores with a shot to the side of Minoru Ii's head.
A short right from Fedetenko.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fedetenko.
Fedetenko lands with a light punch inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice right hand lands inside from Fedetenko.
Fedetenko unloads a knee to the mid-section. Minoru Ii lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fedetenko creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fedetenko lands a left hand that snaps the head of Minoru Ii backwards.
Fedetenko stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Fedetenko scores with a shot to the side of Minoru Ii's head.
Fedetenko tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Good body shot from Fedetenko.
Fedetenko lands a left hand. #ROC2#Minoru Ii is rocked!#T2#
Fedetenko lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Fedetenko tries to work over Minoru Ii's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fedetenko lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Minoru Ii backwards.
Oh Minoru Ii is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fedetenko throws a knee to the head but misses.
Minoru Ii seems to have got his legs back now.
Fedetenko scores with a shoulder strike.
Minoru Ii's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fedetenko using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Minoru Ii has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Fedetenko lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fedetenko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Minoru Ii is leaning against Fedetenko and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Minoru Ii scores with a shot to the side of Fedetenko's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fedetenko.
Fedetenko throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Minoru Ii misses with a punch on the inside.
Fedetenko connects with a knee to the head.
Minoru Ii tries to work over Fedetenko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fedetenko lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fedetenko working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T3#
Fedetenko lands an uppercut.
Fedetenko lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fedetenko controlling the position using the Thai clinch, unloads with a massive knee! Boom! He's out cold and slumps to the floor against the cage! I can't wait to see the slow motion replay of that one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Vladamir Fedetenko!
Vladamir Fedetenko thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SYN 963 Tarver vs. Bar
Date: Mar 01, 2023

#R1#
San slips a straight right by Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii avoids the body shot from San.
San uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii misses with an uppercut.
San throws an off balance right hand
enabling Minoru Ii to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#It looks like Aiko San has been cut.
Minoru Ii throws a jab but it's blocked by San.
Minoru Ii misses with an uppercut.
San throws the left hand but Minoru Ii avoids the punch easily.
San takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Minoru Ii tries to bum rush San with a series of wild strikes but San uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
San lands the left hand.
Minoru Ii throws a hook but San blocks it.
San misses with a right hand
and Minoru Ii counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps San thinking.
Minoru Ii moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A decent looking cross lands there for San.
Minoru Ii blocks a jab.
Minoru Ii closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T1#
Minoru Ii moves away from the strike by San.
Minoru Ii moves out of range as San strikes.
San connects with a body shot.
Minoru Ii seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
San misses with a straight left.
It looked like Minoru Ii wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice shot lands for San.
San swings for the body but Minoru Ii moves out of range.
San misses with a straight left.
It looked like Minoru Ii wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
San misses with a straight right.
San jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
San slips under a jab.
Minoru Ii moves out of range of the strikes.
San defending well as Minoru Ii loads up on a big left hand.
San misses with a straight left.
Minoru Ii keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from San.
San sizes up Minoru Ii with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T2#
Minoru Ii misses with a straight left.
Minoru Ii scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
San keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Minoru Ii jabbing away but nothing is landing.
San throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Minoru Ii just misses with a punch to the body.
San scores with the left hand. Minoru Ii knows he should have avoided that one.
San throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Minoru Ii on the side of the head.
Minoru Ii uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from San.
It looked like Minoru Ii wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
San lands with an overhand left.
The crowd cheers as San lands an impressive looking overhand right. Minoru Ii doesn't seem phased though.
A telegraphed right hand from San misses the target.
Minoru Ii swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from San misses the target.
Minoru Ii throws a big shot that misses.
San looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T3#
San scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Aiko San seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
San lands with an overhand left.
San throws out a powerful jab.
San throws a hook but Minoru Ii blocks it.
San lands a right hook to the body.
San connects with a single shot there.
Minoru Ii ducks right into an uppercut from San.
Nice shot by San.
San slips under a jab from Minoru Ii.
San uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Minoru Ii has time to react.
San slips under a jab from Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii slips under a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Minoru Ii walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Minoru Ii throws a lazy right hand but San sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
San missing with a left hand there. Minoru Ii was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Minoru Ii looks to land a left hand but San moved out of range nicely.
San looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T4#
A big right from Minoru Ii misses.
San has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
San uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii throws the left hand but San avoids the punch easily.
San jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A quick step to the side and Minoru Ii tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
San connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Minoru Ii momentarily.
Minoru Ii misses with an uppercut. San saw that one coming.
Minoru Ii takes one to the chin there.
San throws out a powerful jab.
Minoru Ii swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by San.
Minoru Ii ducks under a wild hook from San.
Minoru Ii misses with a looping left.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
San sizes up Minoru Ii with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Minoru Ii rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and San counters with a nice uppercut.
Minoru Ii moves away from the strike by San.
San uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Minoru Ii.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aiko San dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aiko San's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Minoru Ii takes a jab right on the kisser.
San jabbing away but nothing is landing.
San displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Minoru Ii throws out the jab.
San misses with a looping right.
San has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Minoru Ii throws a lazy uppercut
and Minoru Ii takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
San blocks a jab.
San looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
San lands an overhand right.
Minoru Ii is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
San cracks Minoru Ii with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
San is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Minoru Ii throws the left hand but San avoids the punch easily.
San looks to throw the jab but Minoru Ii is out of range.
Minoru Ii takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
San uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii ducks right into an uppercut from San.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
San connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Minoru Ii momentarily.
San lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T1#
Minoru Ii walks into a stiff left hand from San.
San just misses with a punch to the body.
San misses the shot to the body.
San misses with an uppercut.
Minoru Ii throwing a counter right hand but San manages to avoid it.
San cracks Minoru Ii with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A jab from Minoru Ii misses.
San misses the shot to the body.
San lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
San throws a body punch but Minoru Ii moves out of range.
San scores with a body shot.
Minoru Ii looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
San bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Minoru Ii's head.
Jab by San.
Minoru Ii keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
San is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Minoru Ii.
San misses with a left hand
and San takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
San throws the left hand but Minoru Ii avoids the punch easily.
Minoru Ii throws an overhand right that lands on San's shoulder, as San tries to avoid the shot.
San throws an overhand right that lands on Minoru Ii's shoulder, as Minoru Ii tries to avoid the shot.
Minoru Ii walks into a straight right hand from San.
Minoru Ii throws out a loose jab but San uses good head movement to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from San.
Minoru Ii tries to move into range but San moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
San is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Minoru Ii walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
San cracks Minoru Ii with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Minoru Ii takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Minoru Ii uses good head movement to avoid the hook from San.
Minoru Ii throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
San avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
San connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Minoru Ii momentarily. #T3#
San scores with a hook to the body. Minoru Ii takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
San throws a right hand that misses
and San takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
San misses the jab.
San jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Minoru Ii misses with a lunging right hand
and San cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
San throws the left hand but Minoru Ii avoids the punch easily.
San bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Minoru Ii's head.
San throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Minoru Ii sees it coming and avoids it easily.
San missing with a left hand there. Minoru Ii was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Minoru Ii ducks under a wild hook from San.
A quick step to the side and Minoru Ii tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#KD#
Minoru Ii drops San with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but San looks back up at him and smiles so Minoru Ii waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#San is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
San uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Minoru Ii.
San is still on wobbly legs! Can Minoru Ii finish him?
San rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Minoru Ii counters with a huge right that knocks San out cold! Minoru Ii is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kohinata Minoru Ii!

Event: SYN 955 Trollslayer vs. Tarver
Date: Feb 01, 2023

#R1#
Minoru Ii just misses with a punch to the body.
Minoru Ii with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bar misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
It seemed like Minoru Ii was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bar with a poor takedown
and Minoru Ii counters with a straight right hand.
Minoru Ii listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Minoru Ii stuffs the takedown attempt from Bar. Bar gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonny Bar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bar needs to keep his hands up - Minoru Ii had a free shot at his head there.
Bar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Minoru Ii lands with an overhand left.
Bar ducks under a wild hook from Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii lands with an uppercut that bounces Bar off the cage and back into range.
Kohinata Minoru Ii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bar walks into a stiff left hand from Minoru Ii.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Bar bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
Bar tries for a kimura but Minoru Ii is defending well. #SUB#
Bar tries for a kimura but Minoru Ii is defending well. #T1##SUB#
Bar wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Minoru Ii, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Bar is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Minoru Ii is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Bar is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Minoru Ii is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Minoru Ii wants to control but Bar postures up.#SUB#
Bar wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Minoru Ii, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Bar wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Minoru Ii, who protects the arm well. #T2#
Bar tries to advance to mount but Minoru Ii denies him. #SUB#
Bar is trying to get an arm triangle but Minoru Ii is defending well. #SUB#
Bar tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Minoru Ii can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Bar is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Minoru Ii has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Bar tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bar has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T3#
Minoru Ii parries the strikes from Bar easily there. Bar is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Minoru Ii to escape.
Minoru Ii really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bar. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bar postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The ground and pound from Bar seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Bar throws a strike aimed at the side of Minoru Ii's head but Minoru Ii avoids it well.#SUB#
Bar is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Minoru Ii knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Bar tries for a kimura but Minoru Ii is defending well. #SUB#
Bar goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Minoru Ii has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Bar but great work by Minoru Ii.#T4#
Minoru Ii wants to control but Bar is keeping him busy.
Bar sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Bar actively working from the bottom here.
Minoru Ii performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Bar gets full guard.
Bar seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Bar is looking to cinch up a triangle. Minoru Ii throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Bar's body to avoid the submission. Bar has instead reached around Minoru Ii's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Bar arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jonny Bar!

Event: Highland 214
Date: Dec 09, 2022

#R1#
Minoru Ii pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Minoru Ii bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A shot to the body from Tillet misses
and Minoru Ii counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL#
Tillet clinches.
Minoru Ii misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tillet blocks an uppercut.
Tillet takes a shot to the head.
Tillet misses with a punch on the inside.
Minoru Ii doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tillet is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Minoru Ii is keeping busy.
Nice body punch from Minoru Ii.
Tillet misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minoru Ii blocks an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Minoru Ii as the two fighters clinch.
Minoru Ii lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Minoru Ii.
A head punch on the inside from Minoru Ii fails to land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Minoru Ii lands a body shot in the clinch. #T1#
Tillet misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Minoru Ii.
Tillet tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Minoru Ii lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tillet is breathing heavily.
Minoru Ii is leaning against Tillet and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Minoru Ii tries a body shot but Tillet blocks it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii works on Tillet's body with a couple of short punches.
Minoru Ii lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Minoru Ii tries to throw a body punch but Tillet avoids it by throwing Minoru Ii back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Minoru Ii pushes Tillet back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Minoru Ii pushes Tillet back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Minoru Ii lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tillet backwards.
Minoru Ii lands a body punch in the clinch. #T2#
Nice body punch from Minoru Ii - that landed with a thud.
Minoru Ii lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tillet or not.
A nice right hand lands inside from Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii scores with a nice hook to the head.
Minoru Ii makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Minoru Ii lands with a right to the head.
Minoru Ii blocking some punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Minoru Ii lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tillet backwards. #ROC2#Tillet is rocked!
Minoru Ii throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Oh Tillet is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Good body shot from Minoru Ii.
A left hand lands to the body for Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii digs a right hand underneath Tillet's ribcage. Tillet let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Minoru Ii scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Minoru Ii is working Tillet over against the cage.
Minoru Ii throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nice body punch from Minoru Ii - that landed with a thud.
A shot in the inside from Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Minoru Ii pushes Tillet against the cage. Minoru Ii is working some dirty boxing. Minoru Ii pushes off with a quick right hook! Tillet goes down! Tillet tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Minoru Ii moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kohinata Minoru Ii!
Kohinata Minoru Ii seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Highland 205
Date: Nov 06, 2022

#R1#
Minoru Ii throws out a loose jab but Veainu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Minoru Ii throws a body shot but no joy.
Veainu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Minoru Ii paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Minoru Ii throwing a counter right hand but Veainu manages to avoid it.
Minoru Ii pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Veainu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A telegraphed right hand from Minoru Ii misses the target.
Veainu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Minoru Ii throws a hook but Veainu blocks it.
Minoru Ii fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Veainu manages to avoid it.
Minoru Ii works Veainu's body with a nice hook.
Veainu lands with a hook. Minoru Ii tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
We've been informed that Veainu 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.
Veainu tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Minoru Ii manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A little feinted left hand from Minoru Ii on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veainu lands a head shot.
Minoru Ii misses with a hook
letting Veainu counter with a right hand.
Veainu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Minoru Ii was well out of range. Poor timing from Veainu.
Minoru Ii gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A jab lands there for Minoru Ii.#T1#
Veainu misses with a wild body shot.
Minoru Ii takes a swing at Veainu's ribcage but misses.
Minoru Ii lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Veainu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii throws an overhand right that lands on Veainu's shoulder, as Veainu tries to avoid the shot.
Minoru Ii fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Veainu manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Veainu. Minoru Ii does a little dance to reset his feet.
Veainu scores with a jab.
Minoru Ii takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Minoru Ii looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Minoru Ii misses the body punch
and Veainu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Veainu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kohinata Minoru Ii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Minoru Ii uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Veainu.
Minoru Ii uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Veainu. #T2#
Minoru Ii throws a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Veainu throws a body shot but no joy.
Minoru Ii lands the left hand.
Minoru Ii listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A slow jab from Minoru Ii misses its intended target.
A telegraphed right hand from Minoru Ii misses the target.
Minoru Ii moves out of range as Veainu strikes.
Minoru Ii ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Veainu moves away.
Veainu now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Minoru Ii works Veainu's body with a nice hook.
Minoru Ii just misses with a punch to the body.
Minoru Ii bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Minoru Ii getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Veainu misses with a wild body shot.
Minoru Ii takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T3#
Minoru Ii throws a right hand that misses
and Veainu counters with a nice uppercut.
Minoru Ii misses with a body shot.
Veainu throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Minoru Ii on the side of the head.
Minoru Ii scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Veainu throws a right hand that misses
and Minoru Ii counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Minoru Ii throws a poor cross that misses
letting Veainu counter with a right hand.
Minoru Ii swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Veainu counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nice shot by Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Minoru Ii moves out of range of the strikes.
Minoru Ii connects with a single shot there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Minoru Ii changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Veainu misses with a body shot. #T4#
Veainu takes a swing at Minoru Ii's ribcage but misses.
Minoru Ii throwing a counter right hand but Veainu manages to avoid it.
Minoru Ii scores with a crisp jab that stopped Veainu in his tracks.
Veainu ducks under a wild hook from Minoru Ii.
Veainu throws a hook but Minoru Ii blocks it.
Minoru Ii throws a good cross that connects.
Minoru Ii looks to land a left hand but Veainu moved out of range nicely.
Veainu misses with a lunging right hand
and Minoru Ii counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Veainu thinking.
Minoru Ii throws a body shot but no joy.
Minoru Ii swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Minoru Ii bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Veainu's head.
Minoru Ii paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Minoru Ii misses with an uppercut.
Veainu takes one to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Kohinata Minoru Ii will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Minoru Ii jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Veainu misses with an uppercut. Minoru Ii saw that one coming.
Veainu swings for the body but Minoru Ii moves out of range.
Veainu moves away from the strike by Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii lands a nice looking body shot.
Veainu lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Minoru Ii at a distance. #CL2#
Veainu moves into the clinch successfully.
Minoru Ii tries to throw a body punch but Veainu avoids it by throwing Minoru Ii back against the cage.
Veainu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Veainu pushes Minoru Ii back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Veainu lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Minoru Ii.
Veainu lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Minoru Ii or not.
Veainu blocks an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Minoru Ii fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Veainu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Minoru Ii swings wildly with an uppercut but Veainu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Veainu lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Veainu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Veainu lands an uppercut.
Minoru Ii swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Minoru Ii.
Veainu digs a right hand into Minoru Ii's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Minoru Ii's gas tank.
Minoru Ii tries to work over Veainu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Veainu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Veainu.
Veainu scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Veainu on the inside.
Veainu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Veainu pushes Minoru Ii back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Veainu scores with a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right hand to the body from Veainu.
Siale Veainu seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Veainu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Veainu misses with a punch to the body.
Veainu lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Veainu cracks Minoru Ii with a nice body shot.
Veainu lands a body punch in the clinch.
Veainu scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T2#
Veainu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Minoru Ii throws a head punch that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Veainu.
Veainu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Minoru Ii misses with the head strike.
Minoru Ii's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Veainu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Veainu.
Veainu stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Veainu lands a body shot.
Veainu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Veainu lands a shoulder strike.
Veainu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Veainu scores with a shot to the side of Minoru Ii's head.
Minoru Ii doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #TD2#
Veainu pulls guard successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Veainu escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Minoru Ii gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Veainu is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Minoru Ii defends well.#T3##SUB2#
Veainu looking for a guillotine here but Minoru Ii defends easily. #SUB2#
Veainu is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Veainu wants to control the position but Minoru Ii says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Minoru Ii will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Veainu tries to get to full guard but Minoru Ii has control of the leg.
Minoru Ii wants to control but Veainu is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Veainu looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Veainu manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Veainu looking for a guillotine here but Minoru Ii defends easily. #SUB2#
Veainu has his foot on Minoru Ii's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Minoru Ii works his way back into a safe position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Siale Veainu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Veainu misses with a hook. Minoru Ii ducked under it nicely.
Veainu takes a swing at Minoru Ii's ribcage but misses.
Minoru Ii avoids the body shot from Veainu.
Minoru Ii closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Minoru Ii is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Veainu.
Minoru Ii misses with a straight right.
Minoru Ii sets himself, and Veainu steps forward looking for the clinch! Minoru Ii avoids it this time.
Veainu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Minoru Ii.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Veainu! But no joy.
Kohinata Minoru Ii is winning the standup battle so far.
Minoru Ii misses with a right hand
and Veainu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Minoru Ii is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Veainu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minoru Ii uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Veainu.
Veainu takes a swing at Minoru Ii's ribcage but misses.
A slow jab from Veainu misses its intended target.
Veainu lands an overhand right.#T1#
Minoru Ii lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Minoru Ii pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice shot lands for Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii moves away from the strike by Veainu.
Minoru Ii throws a lazy right hand but Veainu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Minoru Ii lands a nice shot that snaps Veainu's head back.
Minoru Ii connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Minoru Ii throws a hook but Veainu blocks it.
Veainu throws a shot from downtown. Minoru Ii moves away and avoids it.
Veainu lands a nice looking body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Veainu scores with a punch to the head.
Minoru Ii misses the shot to the body.
Minoru Ii misses with a hook to the body
and Veainu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC2#Minoru Ii is rocked!#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Veainu tries to clinch but Minoru Ii moves out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Minoru Ii. That snapped Veainu's head back. #CL2#
Veainu moves into range and clinches up with Minoru Ii.
Veainu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Veainu.
Minoru Ii lands a hook that snaps the head of Veainu backwards.
Minoru Ii swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Minoru Ii misses with a hook to the ribs.
Minoru Ii can't find room to land a body shot as Veainu controls the action.
Veainu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Veainu misses with a body punch.
Veainu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Minoru Ii backwards.
Veainu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Veainu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Veainu lands with a left to the head.
Oh Minoru Ii is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Veainu.
Minoru Ii seems to have got his legs back now.
Veainu throws a punch but it's blocked by Minoru Ii. #T3#
Veainu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nice body punch from Veainu.
Veainu lands a right hand.
Veainu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Minoru Iis head.
Veainu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Minoru Ii backwards.
Veainu is leaning against Minoru Ii and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short body shot lands from Veainu as the two fighters clinch.
Veainu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Minoru Ii backwards.
A short uppercut from Veainu.
Veainu is leaning against Minoru Ii and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Veainu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Veainu.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Veainu digs a right hand underneath Minoru Ii's ribcage. Minoru Ii let out a lung full of air as it connected.#KD2#
Veainu connects with a big uppercut there that sends Minoru Ii tumbling to the ground! Veainu follows him down into his guard.
Veainu sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Minoru Ii's guard.
Veainu works his way into side control.
Veainu has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Minoru Ii!#T4#
Veainu looking to control but Minoru Ii is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB2#
Veainu goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Minoru Ii turns into him and now he's in Veainu's guard. #SUB2#
Veainu has his foot on Minoru Ii's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Minoru Ii works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SUB2#
Veainu is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Minoru Ii trying to control the position from guard on top but Veainu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Siale Veainu really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Minoru Ii lands a glancing blow to the side of Veainu's head.
Veainu takes one to the chin there.
Veainu throws a looping overhand right but Minoru Ii ducks down to avoid it.
It looked like Minoru Ii wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Veainu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Minoru Ii.
Veainu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Minoru Ii moves away.
Minoru Ii moves out of range as Veainu strikes.
Veainu throws a hook to the side of Minoru Ii's head but Minoru Ii sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Minoru Ii was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Veainu lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veainu moves away from the strike by Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii throws a jab but it's blocked by Veainu.
Veainu doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Veainu throws a hook to the side of Minoru Ii's head but Minoru Ii sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Minoru Ii moves into range and connects with a jab. #T1#
Minoru Ii throws a hook to the side of Veainu's head but Veainu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Minoru Ii is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Veainu.
Minoru Ii moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Veainu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Veainu throws a hook to the side of Minoru Ii's head but Minoru Ii sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Veainu slips under a jab from Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii scores with a jab. Veainu acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Veainu slips under a jab from Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Veainu darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CL2#
Veainu forces Minoru Ii back against the cage and clinches.
Minoru Ii doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Minoru Ii lands with a left to the head. #T2#
Veainu scores with a shoulder strike.
Minoru Ii misses with the head strike.
Veainu misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right from Veainu.
A head punch on the inside from Minoru Ii fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Veainu fails to land.
Veainu gets through Minoru Ii's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Minoru Ii.
Veainu works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Veainu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Veainu.
Veainu has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Minoru Ii misses with some punches.
Minoru Ii working aggressively here.
Veainu blocking some punches.
Veainu prevents a body shot from Minoru Ii.
Veainu is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Veainu working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T3#
Veainu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Veainu.
Minoru Ii tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Veainu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Veainu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Veainu lands a shot to the body.
A hook to the body from Veainu. #TD2#
Veainu gets control of Minoru Ii's arms and successfully pulls guard. Veainu will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Veainu pulls Minoru Ii in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Veainu is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Veainu not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T4##SUB2#
Veainu is looking for a triangle but Minoru Ii pushes his legs off easily.
Minoru Ii trying to control the position from guard on top but Veainu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Veainu looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Veainu is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Minoru Ii defends well.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A jab lands there for Veainu.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Siale Veainu dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Minoru Ii throws a looping overhand right but Veainu ducks down to avoid it.
Minoru Ii looks to score with a jab to the body but Veainu is just out of range.
Minoru Ii wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice defenses there by Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Veainu throws a lazy right hand but Minoru Ii sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Veainu misses with a right hand
and Minoru Ii counters with a stiff right hand.
Good shot there by Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Veainu manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minoru Ii changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Veainu misses with a hook. Minoru Ii ducked under it nicely.
Nice defenses there by Minoru Ii.#T1#
Minoru Ii takes a swing at Veainu's ribcage but misses.
Minoru Ii slips a straight right by Veainu.
Veainu missing with a left hand there. Minoru Ii was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Minoru Ii lands with a shot to the body.
Minoru Ii lands the left hand.
Minoru Ii clobbers Veainu with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Veainu misses with a lunging right hand
and Minoru Ii cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Minoru Ii throws a lazy uppercut
and Veainu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Minoru Ii swings widly with a right hand
and Veainu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Veainu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Minoru Ii was well out of range. Poor timing from Veainu.
Minoru Ii misses with a hook to the body
and Veainu counters with a stiff right hand.
Veainu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Minoru Ii.
Kohinata Minoru Ii has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Veainu ducks right into an uppercut from Minoru Ii.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Minoru Ii loads up on a big right hand but Veainu slips the punch.
Veainu looks to land a left hand but Minoru Ii moved out of range nicely.
Minoru Ii takes a swing at Veainu's ribcage but misses.
A swing and a miss from Minoru Ii.
Veainu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii sets himself, and Veainu steps forward looking for the clinch! Minoru Ii avoids it this time.
Minoru Ii connects with the punch.
Veainu misses with a hook. Minoru Ii ducked under it nicely.
Veainu misses with a right hand
letting Minoru Ii counter with a right hand.
Minoru Ii rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Minoru Ii takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Minoru Ii moves away from the strike by Veainu.
Minoru Ii is looking to counter punch.
Minoru Ii misses the body punch
and Veainu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Veainu takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Veainu scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Veainu bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Minoru Ii throws a shot from downtown. Veainu moves away and avoids it.
Veainu takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Minoru Ii throws a lazy uppercut
and Veainu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Veainu lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Minoru Ii scores with a nice head shot.#KD2#
Veainu catches Minoru Ii napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Minoru Ii to the canvas!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Veainu trying to control the position from guard on top but Minoru Ii is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Veainu looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Veainu passes into half guard.
Minoru Ii is staying active underneath Veainu, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Veainu is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Veainu wants to free his trapped foot but Minoru Ii is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Veainu is looking to take a break and control but Minoru Ii is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Siale Veainu.
I think Veainu has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 46:49
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 46:49
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Siale Veainu!
Siale Veainu is the new middleweight champion!

Event: Highland 200
Date: Oct 16, 2022

#R1#
Veainu throws a body shot but no joy.
Veainu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Minoru Ii manages to avoid it.
Veainu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Minoru Ii counter with a right hand.
Minoru Ii moves away from the strike by Veainu.
Minoru Ii lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Veainu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Minoru Ii.
Veainu takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Minoru Ii misses.
Kohinata Minoru Ii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Veainu scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Minoru Ii throws an overhand right that lands on Veainu's shoulder, as Veainu tries to avoid the shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Veainu misses the target.
Veainu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Minoru Ii. #T1#
Minoru Ii steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Veainu.
Minoru Ii throws a shot from downtown. Veainu moves away and avoids it.
Minoru Ii throws a body shot but no joy.
Minoru Ii slips a straight right by Veainu.
Minoru Ii dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Minoru Ii thows a left - swing and a miss!
Veainu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Minoru Ii throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Veainu stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A jab from Veainu misses.
Veainu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A countering left hand to the body from Minoru Ii misses.#T2#
Minoru Ii throws a sloppy body shot
and Veainu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Minoru Ii throws a sloppy body shot
and Minoru Ii takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Minoru Ii jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Veainu doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Minoru Ii misses with a lunging right hand
and Minoru Ii takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Minoru Ii throws a body shot but no joy.
Veainu walks into a jab.
Veainu misses with a hook. Minoru Ii ducked under it nicely.
Minoru Ii throws out a counter right but Veainu avoids it with no problem.
Veainu throws a body shot but no joy.
Minoru Ii looks to throw the jab but Veainu is out of range. #T3#
Minoru Ii swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Veainu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Veainu defending well as Minoru Ii loads up on a big left hand.
Minoru Ii wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Minoru Ii misses with a right hand
and Veainu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Veainu throws a lazy right hand but Minoru Ii sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Minoru Ii misses with a body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Veainu misses the target.
A telegraphed right hand from Minoru Ii misses the target.
A telegraphed right hand from Veainu misses the target.
Minoru Ii displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Veainu throws out the jab. #T4#
Veainu swings widly with a right hand
and Minoru Ii counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Minoru Ii cracks Veainu with a good jab.
Minoru Ii swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Minoru Ii throws a right hand that misses
enabling Veainu to counter with a crisp jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Veainu digs a good body shot into Minoru Ii's ribs.
Minoru Ii fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Minoru Ii throws a shot from downtown. Veainu moves away and avoids it.
Minoru Ii lands with a cross.
Veainu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kohinata Minoru Ii dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Veainu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Minoru Ii.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Minoru Ii! But no joy.
Minoru Ii looks to score with a jab to the body but Veainu is just out of range.
Veainu connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Minoru Ii's hands.
Minoru Ii misses with a body shot
and Veainu counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Minoru Ii thinking.
Minoru Ii avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Veainu walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Veainu throws an overhand right that lands on Minoru Ii's shoulder, as Minoru Ii tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veainu throws out a loose jab but Minoru Ii uses good head movement to avoid it.
Veainu misses with an uppercut.
Minoru Ii looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A swing and a miss from Veainu.#T1#
Minoru Ii lands with a shot to the body.
Veainu ducks right into an uppercut from Minoru Ii.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Veainu might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Veainu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Minoru Ii.
Veainu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Minoru Ii.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Minoru Ii! But no joy.
Veainu is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Veainu slips a straight right by Minoru Ii.
Veainu scores with a jab.
Minoru Ii misses with a jab to the body
and Veainu counters with a nice uppercut.
Minoru Ii throws a body punch but Veainu moves out of range.
Veainu appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A shot to the liver by Minoru Ii. Beautiful body shot.#T2#
Minoru Ii avoids the body shot from Veainu.
Minoru Ii misses with a hook to the body
and Veainu counters with a right hand to the body.
Minoru Ii swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Veainu.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Minoru Ii misses with a looping right.
It looked like Veainu was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Veainu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Minoru Ii avoids the body shot from Veainu.
A punch lands to the side of Minoru Ii 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Veainu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Minoru Ii connects with a good right hand that stumbles Veainu. Veainu circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T3#
Minoru Ii scores with a nice head shot.
Veainu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Veainu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Minoru Ii was well out of range. Poor timing from Veainu.
A nice side step and Minoru Ii releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Minoru Ii swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Veainu.
Minoru Ii tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Veainu was well out of range. Poor timing from Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii lands with a good body shot.
Minoru Ii misses with a straight left.
Minoru Ii fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Veainu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Veainu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Minoru Ii.#T4#
Minoru Ii ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Veainu moves away.
Veainu gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Minoru Ii throws a hook but Veainu blocks it.
Minoru Ii tests Veainu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Minoru Ii cracks Veainu with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Veainu slips a straight right by Minoru Ii.
Veainu misses with a straight right.
Veainu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kohinata Minoru Ii showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Veainu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Minoru Ii misses with a hook. Veainu ducked under it nicely.
A big right from Minoru Ii misses.
Veainu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Veainu.
Veainu works Minoru Ii's body with a nice hook.
Veainu just misses with a punch to the body.
Minoru Ii with a hook.
Kohinata Minoru Ii seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veainu moves into range and connects with a jab.
Minoru Ii takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T1#
Minoru Ii tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Veainu was well out of range. Poor timing from Minoru Ii.
Veainu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Veainu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Minoru Ii loads up on a big right hand but Veainu slips the punch.
Veainu swings for the body but Minoru Ii moves out of range.
Veainu jabs at Minoru Ii's body.
Minoru Ii moves out of range of the strikes.
Minoru Ii misses with a straight left.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Minoru Ii, as that shot connected.
Minoru Ii takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T2#
Minoru Ii connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Veainu's hands.
A swing and a miss from Minoru Ii.
Veainu throws a body punch but Minoru Ii moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Minoru Ii on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Minoru Ii punishes Veainu's body with a nice straight punch.
Minoru Ii throws a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A decent looking cross lands there for Veainu.
Veainu moves out of range as Minoru Ii strikes.
Veainu misses with a hook.
Minoru Ii throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Veainu is looking to counter punch.#T3#
Minoru Ii swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Veainu counter with a right hand.
Veainu throws a lazy right hand but Minoru Ii sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Minoru Ii doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
The crowd cheers as Minoru Ii lands an impressive looking overhand right. Veainu doesn't seem phased though.
Minoru Ii looks to land a right hand but Veainu moved out of range.
Veainu slips a jab from Minoru Ii.
Veainu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Veainu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Minoru Ii counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Veainu throws a hook but Minoru Ii blocks it.
Minoru Ii stuns Veainu with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T4#
Nice uppercut there from Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii misses with a wild body shot.
Minoru Ii walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Minoru Ii walks into a straight right hand from Veainu.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Veainu slips a straight right by Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Veainu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Minoru Ii.
Veainu is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Minoru Ii dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Minoru Ii misses the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kohinata Minoru Ii really dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R4#
Veainu walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A big right from Minoru Ii misses.
Veainu bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Minoru Ii swings for the body but Veainu moves out of range.
Veainu was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Veainu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Minoru Ii takes one to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veainu on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jab by Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii misses with a lunging right hand
letting Veainu counter with a right hand. #T1#
Veainu swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Minoru Ii counters with a right hand to the body.
Minoru Ii has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Veainu slips under a jab from Minoru Ii.
Veainu is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Veainu.
Veainu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The fighters circling - Minoru Ii throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Veainu takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Minoru Ii throws a body punch but Veainu moves out of range.
Minoru Ii sizes up Veainu with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T2#
Minoru Ii misses the jab.
Minoru Ii throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Minoru Ii jabs at Veainu's body.
Veainu moves out of range of the strikes.
Minoru Ii misses with a right hand
and Veainu counters with a nice body shot.
Minoru Ii is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Veainu throws a body shot but no joy.
Minoru Ii misses the shot to the body.
Veainu slips under a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Veainu misses the target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Veainu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Minoru Ii moves away.#T3#
Minoru Ii uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Veainu.
Veainu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Minoru Ii swings for the body but Veainu moves out of range.
Minoru Ii misses with a body punch
and Veainu counters with a left to the body.
Minoru Ii avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Veainu lands a nice hook to Minoru Ii's body. Minoru Ii takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Minoru Ii throws an off balance right hand
and Veainu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Veainu misses with a hook.#T4#
Veainu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Veainu is looking for a counter combo.
Minoru Ii lands with an uppercut that bounces Veainu off the cage and back into range.
Veainu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Minoru Ii on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Veainu thuds a left hand into Minoru Ii's body.
Minoru Ii throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Minoru Ii cracks Veainu with an open hand slap.
Veainu slips a jab from Minoru Ii.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Kohinata Minoru Ii will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R5#
Veainu cracks Minoru Ii with a right hand to the side of the head.
Veainu scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Veainu throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Minoru Ii throws an overhand right that lands on Veainu's shoulder, as Veainu tries to avoid the shot.
Veainu ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Minoru Ii scores with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Minoru Ii misses.
Veainu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Minoru Ii was well out of range. Poor timing from Veainu.
Minoru Ii now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Minoru Ii works the jab nicely.
Siale Veainu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1#
A slow jab from Minoru Ii misses its intended target.
Veainu is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Minoru Ii takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Minoru Ii misses with a wild body shot.
Veainu lands a lovely overhand right.
Veainu moves out of range as Minoru Ii strikes.#T2#
Veainu throws a body shot but no joy.
Minoru Ii looks to score with a jab to the body but Veainu is just out of range.
Veainu digs a good body shot into Minoru Ii's ribs.
Minoru Ii scores with a jab to the body.
Minoru Ii throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Veainu loads up on a big right hand but Minoru Ii slips the punch.
Minoru Ii misses with a left hand
and Veainu counters with a left to the body.
Minoru Ii is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Minoru Ii throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Veainu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Minoru Ii manages to avoid it.#T3#
Minoru Ii takes a swing at Veainu's ribcage but misses.
Veainu misses the shot to the body.
Veainu moves away from the strike by Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Veainu connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Veainu takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Veainu scores with a hook to the body. Minoru Ii takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Veainu connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Veainu scores with a sloppy right hand. Minoru Ii should have avoided that one. #T4#
Minoru Ii lands the left hand.
The crowd cheers as Minoru Ii lands an impressive looking overhand right. Veainu doesn't seem phased though.
Minoru Ii walks into a straight right hand from Veainu.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Veainu misses with a looping right.
Minoru Ii let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Minoru Ii misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Veainu.
Minoru Ii throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Veainu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Veainu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Minoru Ii misses with a straight right.
Minoru Ii scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Siale Veainu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Minoru Ii has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 46:49
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 46:49
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kohinata Minoru Ii!
Kohinata Minoru Ii is the new middleweight champion!
After winning the bout, Kohinata Minoru Ii thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Highland 190
Date: Sep 11, 2022

#R1#
Minoru Ii throws a big shot that misses.
Cartwright unleashes a big counter combination but Minoru Ii bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Cartwright digs a good body shot into Minoru Ii's ribs.
Minoru Ii lands the left hand.
Cartwright dives in for a single leg takedown but Minoru Ii sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Cartwright thows a body kick. Minoru Ii tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Minoru Ii looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Minoru Ii moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice uppercut there from Cartwright.
Minoru Ii throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cartwright throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Minoru Ii on the side of the head.
A head kick by Cartwright misses
and Minoru Ii counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cartwright thinking.
Cartwright slips a jab from Minoru Ii.
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!
Minoru Ii jabs Cartwright to the body, keeping him at a distance.#TD2#
Cartwright closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Minoru Ii did well to prevent Cartwright getting side control.
Minoru Ii gets full guard.
Minoru Ii working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cartwright.
Minoru Ii is trying to control the position but Cartwright postures up.
Cartwright sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T1#
Cartwright stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Minoru Ii swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cartwright throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Minoru Ii keeping moving, preventing Cartwright from controlling successfully.
Cartwright passes Minoru Ii's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Cartwright sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Minoru Ii defending well though.
Minoru Ii is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Cartwright thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cartwright throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Well, if Cartwright 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. #SUB2#
Cartwright seems to be looking for submissions.
Cartwright wants to lay and pray for a moment but Minoru Ii keeps working.
Minoru Ii is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Cartwright thows a huge punch but Minoru Ii dodges it nicely. #T3#
Cartwright throwing shots but Minoru Ii is blocking nicely.
Cartwright trying to control the action but Minoru Ii is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Cartwright scores with a kick to the midsection.
Kohinata Minoru Ii is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cartwright shoots for a double leg takedown but Minoru Ii sprawls well. He's pushed Cartwright's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cartwright is defended easily by Minoru Ii.
Cartwright has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Kohinata Minoru Ii has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Muchy Cartwright.
A big left from Minoru Ii misses.
Minoru Ii moves forwards but Cartwright connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Minoru Ii misses with a straight right.
Minoru Ii scores with a jab to the head.
A jab from Minoru Ii misses.
Minoru Ii misses with an uppercut. Cartwright saw that one coming.
Muchy Cartwright seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Minoru Ii misses with a straight right.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cartwright.#T4#
Minoru Ii connects with a crisp jab. #CUT#It looks like Muchy Cartwright has been cut.
Cartwright shoots for a takedown but Minoru Ii saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Cartwright shoots in for a takedown but Minoru Ii shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Minoru Ii swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Minoru Ii throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Minoru Ii is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Minoru Ii connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#ROC#Cartwright is rocked!
Cartwright is aggressively charging in as Minoru Ii backs up avoiding any damage. Minoru Ii tosses out a jab and Cartwright runs right into it face first! Cartwright is out cold! Minoru Ii dropped down on all fours and is barking in Cartwright's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kohinata Minoru Ii!
After winning the bout, Kohinata Minoru Ii thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Highland 183
Date: Aug 12, 2022

#R1#
Koppia looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Minoru Ii swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Minoru Ii ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Minoru Ii misses the shot to the body.
Koppia tests Minoru Ii's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A big right from Koppia misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Minoru Ii as he connects with a hook.
Ottaa Koppia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Minoru Ii moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Minoru Ii is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Koppia jabs Minoru Ii to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Minoru Ii ducks under a wild hook from Koppia.
Minoru Ii is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Koppia.
Koppia takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #ROC#Koppia is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Minoru Ii tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Minoru Ii blocks a jab.#T1#
Koppia misses with a wild combination.
We've been told by Minoru Ii's head coaches at Certiï¬ed Cave Gang that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A cross from Koppia lands.
Koppia takes one to the side of the head.
Koppia is still on wobbly legs! Can Minoru Ii finish him?
Koppia bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Koppia is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Minoru Ii scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Koppia swings widly with a right hand
and Minoru Ii counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Koppia thinking.
A shot to the body from Koppia misses
and Minoru Ii counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Minoru Ii bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Minoru Ii was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL#
Minoru Ii instigates a clinch.
Koppia fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Minoru Ii scores with a shot to the side of Koppia's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Minoru Ii tries a body shot but Koppia blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Koppia throws a head punch that misses.
Minoru Ii throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Minoru Ii tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Minoru Ii swings wildly with an uppercut but Koppia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Minoru Ii lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Minoru Ii tries a body shot but Koppia blocks it.
Koppia seems to have recovered his senses.
A short body shot lands from Minoru Ii as the two fighters clinch.
Koppia misses with a short punch on the inside.
Koppia blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Minoru Ii misses with a hook to the ribs.
Minoru Ii lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Minoru Ii on the inside.
Minoru Ii has a couple of punches blocked by Koppia.
Minoru Ii dips a shoulder and cracks Koppia with a mighty uppercut! Koppia falls back against the cage and Minoru Ii unloads with a barrage of strikes! Koppia is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Minoru Ii screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kohinata Minoru Ii!
A victorious Kohinata Minoru Ii thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Highland 176
Date: Jul 17, 2022

#R1#
Hand throws a hook but Minoru Ii blocks it.
Minoru Ii swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Minoru Ii works Hand's body with a nice hook.
Hand throws the left hand but Minoru Ii avoids the punch easily.
Hand misses with a wild body shot.
Jab from Hand.
Minoru Ii misses with a right hand
and Hand counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minoru Ii takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hand looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Minoru Ii avoids the body shot from Hand.
Minoru Ii connects with a looping right hand. #T1#
Minoru Ii moves forwards but Hand connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Minoru Ii looks to land a left hand but Hand moved out of range nicely.
Minoru Ii misses the shot to the body.
Minoru Ii missing with a left hand there. Hand was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hand was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hand circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hand is looking to counter punch.
Minoru Ii throws a big shot that misses.
Hand is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hand keeps the fight on the outside.
An attempted straight right counter from Hand misses the target.
Minoru Ii looks to land a left hand but Hand moved out of range nicely.#T2#
A decent looking cross lands there for Hand.
Minoru Ii moves to clinch but Hand breaks away
and Hand connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hand uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Minoru Ii.
Hand is looking to counter punch.
Minoru Ii on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Minoru Ii misses with a wild body shot.
Hand throws a nice looking combination but Minoru Ii bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A nice side step and Minoru Ii releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hand looks to land a left hand but Minoru Ii moved out of range nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A swing and a miss from Minoru Ii.#T3#
Minoru Ii lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Minoru Ii fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hand thows a left - swing and a miss!
Minoru Ii looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hand slips under a jab from Minoru Ii.
Hand is looking to counter punch.
Hand swings widly with a right hand
and Minoru Ii counters with a crisp right that sends Hand to the canvas! Minoru Ii follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kohinata Minoru Ii!
A very excited looking Kohinata Minoru Ii 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: Highland 169
Date: Jun 17, 2022

#R1#
Veainu ducks under a wild hook from Minoru Ii.
A little feinted left hand from Veainu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Veainu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kohinata Minoru Ii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Minoru Ii misses with a left hand
and Minoru Ii takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Veainu circles away from the clinch attempt.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Minoru Ii.
Veainu scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Minoru Ii throws a lazy uppercut
and Veainu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Minoru Ii scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A swing and a miss from Minoru Ii.
Veainu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Minoru Ii.
Veainu is looking to counter punch.
Minoru Ii misses the jab.#T1#
Minoru Ii slips a straight right by Veainu.
Veainu takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Veainu throws out a loose jab but Minoru Ii uses good head movement to avoid it.
It seemed like Minoru Ii was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Veainu slips a jab from Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii slips under a jab.
Minoru Ii lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CL2#
Minoru Ii fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Veainu, pushing him back against the cage.
Veainu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Veainu misses with a punch on the inside.
Minoru Ii misses with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Veainu.
Minoru Ii blocks a body shot from Veainu.
Minoru Ii blocking some punches. #T2#
Veainu doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Veainu breaks the clinch.
Minoru Ii rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Veainu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Minoru Ii lands a nice shot to the body.
Minoru Ii wants to clinch but Veainu slips to the side
and Veainu counters with a right hand to the body.
Minoru Ii misses with an uppercut
and Veainu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Minoru Ii throws a big shot that misses.
Veainu throws a big shot that misses.
Veainu takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Minoru Ii moves in looking to clinch but Veainu pushes him off.
Minoru Ii tries to close the distance and clinch but Veainu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It looked like Veainu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T3#
Minoru Ii wants to clinch up but Veainu keeps it at a distance.
Veainu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice defenses there by Veainu.
An attempted straight right counter from Veainu misses the target.
Minoru Ii takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #CL2#
Minoru Ii has Veainu up against the cage in a clinch.
Minoru Ii lands a hook that snaps the head of Veainu backwards.
Minoru Ii misses with a hook to the ribs.
Minoru Ii can't find room to land a body shot as Veainu controls the action.
Minoru Ii misses with a body punch.
Minoru Ii misses with a punch to the body.
Minoru Ii scores with a shot to the side of Veainu's head.
Veainu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Veainu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Veainu throws a punch but it's blocked by Minoru Ii. #T4#
Veainu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Veainu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Minoru Ii blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Veainu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Veainu blocks an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Veainu tries a body shot but Minoru Ii blocks it.
A short uppercut from Minoru Ii.
Veainu misses with the head strike.
Minoru Ii struggles to land a body shot inside as Veainu controls his hands.
Minoru Ii can't find room to land a body shot as Veainu controls the action.
Veainu blocks a body shot from Minoru Ii.
A short right from Veainu on the inside. #BC#
Veainu breaks the clinch.
Minoru Ii cracks Veainu with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Minoru Ii swings for the body but Veainu moves out of range.
Veainu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Minoru Ii avoids the body shot from Veainu.
Veainu takes one on the chin but seems OK.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kohinata Minoru Ii will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Minoru Ii tries to clinch but Veainu moves away
and Veainu counters with a straight right hand.
Minoru Ii takes a swing at Veainu's ribcage but misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Veainu misses the target.
Minoru Ii throws a body punch but Veainu moves out of range.
Veainu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Minoru Ii defending well as Veainu loads up on a big left hand.
Veainu scores with a body shot.
Minoru Ii tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Veainu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Veainu lands with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minoru Ii tries to clinch but Veainu is having none of it.
A counter left hand to the body from Veainu misses its target.
Minoru Ii getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Minoru Ii takes one to the side of the head. #T1#
A jab from Minoru Ii misses.
A swing and a miss from Veainu.
Veainu misses with a series of wild punches.
Minoru Ii swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Veainu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Minoru Ii rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Veainu counters with a crisp right that sends Minoru Ii to the canvas! Veainu follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Siale Veainu!
Siale Veainu retains his middleweight title!

Event: Highland 162
Date: May 22, 2022

#R1#
Minoru Ii displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tuytuhlz throws out the jab.
Tuytuhlz throws a sloppy body shot
and Minoru Ii connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tuytuhlz lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Minoru Ii is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A jab from Minoru Ii misses.
Minoru Ii throws out a powerful jab.
Good shot there by Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii keeps the fight on the outside.
Tuytuhlz misses with a hook to the body
and Minoru Ii counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Minoru Ii tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Tuytuhlz counter with a right hand.
Tuytuhlz has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Kohinata Minoru Ii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Minoru Ii takes a jab right on the kisser.
Minoru Ii swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Minoru Ii lands an overhand right.
A jab from Tuytuhlz does it's job there.
Minoru Ii circles away from the clinch attempt
and Minoru Ii counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Minoru Ii tries to clinch but Tuytuhlz moves out of range.
Tuytuhlz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Minoru Ii looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Minoru Ii misses with a looping left.
Minoru Ii ducks under a wild hook from Tuytuhlz.
Minoru Ii wobbles Tuytuhlz with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Minoru Ii dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Tuytuhlz to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kohinata Minoru Ii!
A relieved looking Kohinata Minoru Ii 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: Highland 155
Date: Apr 22, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Vatsadze clinches up with Minoru Ii and pushes him back against the cage.
Vatsadze missing with knees to the body.
Minoru Ii fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Minoru Ii tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Minoru Ii scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Minoru Ii lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Vatsadze breaks the clinch.
Vatsadze falls off balance throwing a combination #CL#
and Minoru Ii moves into the clinch.
Minoru Ii misses with some punches.
Vatsadze tries to work over Minoru Ii's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Minoru Ii digs a right hand underneath Vatsadze's ribcage. Vatsadze let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Minoru Ii misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vatsadze misses with some punches. #BC2#
Vatsadze escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vatsadze swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vatsadze throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Minoru Ii to counter with a crisp jab.
Vatsadze scores with a one two! Minoru Ii had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vatsadze throws a series of punches but Minoru Ii moves out of range.
A left and a right from Vatsadze both land. Nice combination.
Vatsadze lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Minoru Ii throws the left hand but Vatsadze avoids the punch easily.
As Minoru Ii backs off Vatsadze throws a huge counter combo but Minoru Ii manages to avoid it all.#T1#
Minoru Ii swings for the body but Vatsadze moves out of range.
Minoru Ii throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vatsadze sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Minoru Ii avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vatsadze misses with a series of wild punches.
Minoru Ii throws the left hand but Vatsadze avoids the punch easily.
Minoru Ii throws a looping overhand right but Vatsadze ducks down to avoid it.
Vatsadze moves away from the strike by Minoru Ii.
Sloppy strikes from Vatsadze. Those never looked like landing.
Minoru Ii throws the left hand but Vatsadze avoids the punch easily.
Vatsadze misses with a wild combination.
Minoru Ii swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Vatsadze gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Murtaz Vatsadze seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Minoru Ii waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vatsadze.
Vatsadze misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd cheers as Vatsadze lands an impressive looking overhand right. Minoru Ii doesn't seem phased though.#T2#
Vatsadze bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Minoru Ii throws the left hand but Vatsadze avoids the punch easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Vatsadze has closed the distance and engaged Minoru Ii in a clinch.
Vatsadze blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Minoru Ii doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vatsadze lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Vatsadze prevents a body shot from Minoru Ii.
Still in the clinch, Minoru Ii scores with a nice short uppercut.
Minoru Ii can't find room to land a body shot as Vatsadze controls the action.
Vatsadze misses with the head strike.
Minoru Ii makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vatsadze lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vatsadze.
Vatsadze goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vatsadze. #TD2#
Vatsadze manages to pull guard.
Minoru Ii won't allow Vatsadze to get back to his feet.
Vatsadze looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Minoru Ii prevents Vatsadze from getting back to his feet. #SU#
Minoru Ii gets to his feet - Vatsadze follows without any prompting.
Vatsadze lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Vatsadze.
Minoru Ii throws an overhand right that lands on Vatsadze's shoulder, as Vatsadze tries to avoid the shot.
Vatsadze scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Minoru Ii.
Vatsadze digs a good hook to Minoru Ii's body.
Minoru Ii is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Minoru Ii jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Minoru Ii on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T4#
Vatsadze misses with a two punch combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Minoru Ii misses the target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vatsadze pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Some wild striking there from Vatsadze.
Good standup being displayed there by Minoru Ii as he connects with a hook.
Vatsadze swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A quick step to the side and Minoru Ii tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vatsadze throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
No joy there for Vatsadze, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Minoru Ii circles away from the clinch attempt.
Minoru Ii throws a shot from downtown. Vatsadze moves away and avoids it.
Vatsadze throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vatsadze doesn't manage to clinch there - Minoru Ii circles away.
Vatsadze is working the combinations to good effect here.
Vatsadze throws a one two combo.
Vatsadze looks to land a combination. Minoru Ii sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Minoru Ii throws a jab when Vatsadze was well out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Murtaz Vatsadze dominated that round.
That's time! Minoru Ii's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Minoru Ii misses with a straight left.
Murtaz Vatsadze is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vatsadze ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Minoru Ii moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vatsadze. Minoru Ii does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vatsadze misses with a looping right.
Vatsadze slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Vatsadze tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Minoru Ii swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Minoru Ii misses with an uppercut. Vatsadze saw that one coming.
Minoru Ii circles away from the clinch attempt.
Murtaz Vatsadze seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A lazy left from Vatsadze finds it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Minoru Ii misses the target.
Vatsadze moves out of range of the strikes.
Vatsadze lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Minoru Ii circles away quickly and effectively.
An attempted straight right counter from Minoru Ii misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vatsadze throws a series of punches but Minoru Ii moves out of range.
Vatsadze misses with a double jab.
Vatsadze rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Minoru Ii moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Vatsadze walks into a jab.
Vatsadze throws a right and a left that both miss.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vatsadze slips under a jab.#T1#
Vatsadze throws a right hand that Minoru Ii ducks under and follows up with a left that Minoru Ii also avoids with ease.
Minoru Ii misses with an uppercut.
Vatsadze swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vatsadze misses with the combination.
Minoru Ii was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Minoru Ii looks to throw the jab but Vatsadze is out of range.
Vatsadze ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vatsadze fails in his attempt to clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Minoru Ii misses the target.
Vatsadze throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Minoru Ii misses with an uppercut. Vatsadze saw that one coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Vatsadze misses the target.
Vatsadze has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Minoru Ii jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Minoru Ii cracks Vatsadze with an open hand slap.
Minoru Ii throws a hook but Vatsadze avoids it easily.
Vatsadze throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vatsadze misses with a series of wild punches. #T2#
Vatsadze misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
It looked like Minoru Ii wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Minoru Ii ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A big right from Minoru Ii misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vatsadze misses with a series of wild punches.
Vatsadze tries to clinch but Minoru Ii is having none of it.
Vatsadze dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vatsadze throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vatsadze lands a two punch combo.
Minoru Ii avoids a punch combination nicely. #CL2#
Vatsadze moves into range and clinches up with Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii misses with the head strike.
Minoru Ii tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Minoru Ii lands with a left to the head.
Vatsadze lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
Vatsadze is looking for a takedown.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Minoru Ii creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A body shot lands from Minoru Ii.
Vatsadze is breathing heavily.
Minoru Ii misses with a hook to the ribs.
Minoru Ii lands with a light punch inside.
Minoru Ii pushes Vatsadze back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Minoru Ii stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Minoru Ii makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Good body shot from Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Minoru Ii lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Minoru Ii fails to land.
Minoru Ii scores with a nice hook to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Minoru Ii.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Minoru Ii can't find room to land a body shot as Vatsadze controls the action.
Vatsadze has a couple of punches blocked by Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Minoru Ii fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Minoru Ii blocking some punches.
Minoru Ii digs a right hand into Vatsadze's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Vatsadze's gas tank. #T4#
Minoru Ii swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Minoru Ii scores with a shot to the side of Vatsadze's head.
Minoru Ii lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vatsadze backwards.
Nice body punch from Minoru Ii - that landed with a thud.
A nice left hand lands by Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Minoru Ii fails to land.
Vatsadze is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Minoru Ii is defending well for now.
Minoru Ii blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Minoru Ii lands a hook that snaps the head of Vatsadze backwards.
Minoru Ii lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vatsadze backwards.
Minoru Ii lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vatsadze backwards.
Minoru Ii blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Minoru Ii lands a hook to the side of the head.
Minoru Ii lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Minoru Ii can't find room to land a body shot as Vatsadze controls the action.
A left hand lands to the body for Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii lands a body punch in the clinch.
Minoru Ii makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vatsadze takes a shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kohinata Minoru Ii dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
A jab from Minoru Ii misses.
Minoru Ii misses with a looping right.
Vatsadze misses with a wild combination.
Vatsadze staying out of range there.
Minoru Ii feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Vatsadzes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Vatsadze throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Minoru Ii misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vatsadze.
Minoru Ii misses with an uppercut.
Vatsadze takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A punch combination from Vatsadze misses.
Minoru Ii throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vatsadze sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vatsadze goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A big right from Minoru Ii misses.
Vatsadze takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A jab lands there for Vatsadze.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Minoru Ii throws a hook but Vatsadze avoids it easily.
Vatsadze moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Vatsadze throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A quick step to the side and Minoru Ii tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Minoru Ii throws a body shot but no joy.
Vatsadze jabs Minoru Ii to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Minoru Ii looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Minoru Ii avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vatsadze throws a shot from downtown. Minoru Ii moves away and avoids it.
Vatsadze misses with a series of wild punches.
Minoru Ii looks to land a left hand but Vatsadze moved out of range nicely.
Some wild striking there from Vatsadze.
Vatsadze throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Minoru Ii circles away from the clinch attempt.
Minoru Ii missing with a left hand there. Vatsadze was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The fighters circling - Minoru Ii throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Minoru Ii waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vatsadze.
Minoru Ii jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T2#
Vatsadze displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Vatsadze misses with an uppercut
and Minoru Ii counters with a nice uppercut.
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!
Vatsadze takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#KD#
Minoru Ii feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Vatsadze sprawling to the canvas! Vatsadze rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Minoru Ii finish him?! #ROC#Vatsadze is rocked!
Minoru Ii throws an overhand right that lands on Vatsadze's shoulder, as Vatsadze tries to avoid the shot.
Vatsadze is still on wobbly legs! Can Minoru Ii finish him?
Vatsadze throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Minoru Ii tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vatsadze was well out of range. Poor timing from Minoru Ii.
A big left from Minoru Ii misses.
Vatsadze seems to have recovered his senses.
Vatsadze misses with a two punch combination.
Minoru Ii circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Vatsadze to the canvas! Vatsadze doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Minoru Ii keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kohinata Minoru Ii!
A victorious Kohinata Minoru Ii thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Highland 152
Date: Apr 10, 2022

#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Schrute.#CL2#
Minoru Ii clinches up with Schrute and pushes him back against the cage.
Minoru Ii lands a shoulder strike.
Schrute stalling in the clinch but Minoru Ii improves position.
Minoru Ii working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right hand to the body from Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii lands with a right to the head.
Minoru Ii lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Minoru Ii digs a right hand into Schrute's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Schrute's gas tank.
Minoru Ii scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Minoru Ii lands a body punch in the clinch.
Schrute is breathing heavily.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Minoru Ii.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Schrute makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Minoru Ii is leaning against Schrute and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Still in the clinch, Minoru Ii scores with a nice short uppercut.
Good body shot from Minoru Ii.
A hook to the body from Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii cracks Schrute with a nice body shot.
Minoru Ii working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T1#
Minoru Ii stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Minoru Ii lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Schrute or not.
Minoru Ii lands with a right to the head.
Minoru Ii lands a nice uppercut.
Minoru Ii lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Schrute wants a takedown but no success here.
Minoru Ii lands a body shot.
Minoru Ii lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Schrute.
Minoru Ii scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Minoru Ii lands with a right to the head.
Minoru Ii lands a hook that snaps the head of Schrute backwards.
Minoru Ii lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Minoru Ii lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Minoru Ii on the inside. #ROC2#Schrute is rocked!
Still in the clinch, Minoru Ii scores with a nice short uppercut.
Oh Schrute is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nice body punch from Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Schrute.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii works on Schrute's body with a couple of short punches.#KD2#
Minoru Ii drops Schrute onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Schrute is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Minoru Ii lands a big right hand that drops Schrute! The killer instinct kicks in and Minoru Ii finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Minoru Ii!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kohinata Minoru Ii!
After winning the bout, Kohinata Minoru Ii thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Dwight Schrute had this to say: 'Back to the beet farm for a few weeks. Great fight! I'll be back!'.

Event: Highland 146
Date: Mar 20, 2022

#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - San looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
San swings for the body but Minoru Ii moves out of range.
Minoru Ii lands a lovely overhand right.
San tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Minoru Ii connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
San misses with an uppercut.
San uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Minoru Ii.
San darts in trying to clinch
and Minoru Ii cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
San tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Minoru Ii was well out of range. Poor timing from San.
San wants to clinch up but Minoru Ii keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
San tries for a takedown. No joy.
Minoru Ii misses with a body punch. #T1#
Minoru Ii digs a right hand underneath San's ribcage. San let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Minoru Ii lands with a short punch from the clinch.
San takes a shot to the head.
Minoru Ii lands with a short shot to the head.
Minoru Ii working aggressively here.
San blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
San tries to throw a body punch but Minoru Ii avoids it by throwing San back against the cage.
Minoru Ii blocks a punch to the side of the head.
San scores with a shot to the side of Minoru Ii's head.
San misses with a punch on the inside.
Minoru Ii lands with a short shot to the head.
San tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from San.
Minoru Ii lands a right hand.
San goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Minoru Ii.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Minoru Ii tries to throw a body punch but San avoids it by throwing Minoru Ii back against the cage.
San has a couple of punches blocked by Minoru Ii.
San swings wildly with an uppercut but Minoru Ii uses good head movement to avoid it.
San swings wildly with an uppercut but Minoru Ii uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Minoru Ii blocks an uppercut.
Minoru Ii lands a nice shot to the body.
Minoru Ii scores with a nice hook to the head.
Minoru Ii misses with a punch on the inside.
San struggles to land a body shot inside as Minoru Ii controls his hands.
San lands on the inside with an uppercut.
San misses with some punches.
Minoru Ii lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of San backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii lands with a short shot to the head.
Minoru Ii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with San's elbow.
Minoru Ii working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for San.
Minoru Ii misses with a hook from the clinch.
Minoru Ii makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
San misses with a shot to the kidneys.
San swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
San pushes Minoru Ii back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Minoru Ii tries to throw a body punch but San avoids it by throwing Minoru Ii back against the cage.
San misses with a hook from the clinch.
Minoru Ii tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Minoru Ii fails to land.
San tries a body shot but Minoru Ii blocks it.
San swings wildly with an uppercut but Minoru Ii uses good head movement to avoid it.
Minoru Ii doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Minoru Ii lands a shoulder strike.
A short left from San.
San blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
San struggles to land a body shot inside as Minoru Ii controls his hands.
Minoru Ii misses with a punch on the inside.
San tries to throw a body punch but Minoru Ii avoids it by throwing San back against the cage.
San prevents a body shot from Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
San tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Minoru Ii's elbow.
San working aggressively here. #T4#
San struggles to land a body shot inside as Minoru Ii controls his hands.
San misses with a punch to the body.
Minoru Ii makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Minoru Ii fails to land.
San gets through Minoru Ii's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Minoru Ii lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Minoru Ii blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
San breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
San fails in his attempt to clinch.
San misses the jab.
San takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Minoru Ii lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CL2#
San moves into the clinch.
Minoru Ii goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
San blocks a body shot from Minoru Ii.
San blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Minoru Ii tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
San misses with a short punch on the inside.
Minoru Ii misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kohinata Minoru Ii 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#
San fails with an attempt to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Minoru Ii misses the target.
Minoru Ii slips under a jab.
A jab from Minoru Ii finds it's way through San's defenses.
San misses with a two punch combination.
San pivots, looking for a leg kick but Minoru Ii is out of range and San settles back down.
Minoru Ii is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that San can do to turn this around?
San throws a right hand that misses
and Minoru Ii counters with a stiff right hand.
San lands a nice shot to the body.
San tries to close the distance and clinch up but Minoru Ii swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Minoru Ii connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between San's hands.
Minoru Ii throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL2#
San darts in and clinches Minoru Ii up against the cage.
Minoru Ii lands an uppercut.
San misses with a short punch on the inside.
San tries to work over Minoru Ii's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Minoru Ii working aggressively here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
San's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Minoru Ii is pressed up against the cage. San has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Minoru Ii down to the mat. Minoru Ii avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T1#
Minoru Ii scores with a hook.
Shichiroji San seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
San misses with a body shot.
Minoru Ii scores with the left hand. San knows he should have avoided that one.
Minoru Ii stuns San with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
San throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Minoru Ii counters with a nice uppercut.
San fails in his attempt to clinch.
It looked like Minoru Ii was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Minoru Ii digs a good hook to San's body.
San tries to clinch up.
San takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Minoru Ii lands with a cross. #ROC#San is rocked!
Minoru Ii connects with a right hand. San shakes it off.
San is still on wobbly legs! Can Minoru Ii finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
San drives through and clinches with Minoru Ii against the cage.
San seems to have recovered his senses.
San takes a shot to the head.
San stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
San prevents a body shot from Minoru Ii.
San lands a right hand that snaps the head of Minoru Ii backwards. #T2#
San misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from San.
Minoru Ii lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
San blocks an uppercut.
Minoru Ii digs a right hand into San's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on San's gas tank.
A head punch on the inside from Minoru Ii fails to land.
Minoru Ii misses with some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Minoru Ii.
A short right from Minoru Ii on the inside.
Minoru Ii lands with a light punch inside.
San misses with a hook from the clinch.
Minoru Ii has a couple of punches blocked by San.
A head punch blocked on the inside by San.
San goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Minoru Ii doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
San tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Minoru Ii's elbow.
San struggles to land a body shot inside as Minoru Ii controls his hands.
Minoru Ii lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Minoru Ii misses with a body punch. #T3#
Minoru Ii misses with a short punch on the inside.
Minoru Ii lands a body punch.
San lands with a short punch from the clinch.
San throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Minoru Ii - that landed with a thud.
San is breathing heavily.
Minoru Ii is leaning against San and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Minoru Ii lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Minoru Ii swings wildly with an uppercut but San uses good head movement to avoid it.
Minoru Ii lands an uppercut.
Minoru Ii misses with a punch to the body.
San swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Minoru Ii lands a shoulder strike.
Minoru Ii lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of San backwards.
Minoru Ii goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kohinata Minoru Ii has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Minoru Ii struggles to land a body shot inside as San controls his hands.
Minoru Ii can't find room to land a body shot as San controls the action.
Minoru Ii gets through San's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Minoru Ii works on San's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii misses with a hook from the clinch.
San can't find room to land a body shot as Minoru Ii controls the action.
Minoru Ii gets through San's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Minoru Ii tries a body shot but San blocks it.
A short right from San on the inside.
Minoru Ii tries a body shot but San blocks it.
Minoru Ii lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Minoru Ii.
A left hand lands to the body for Minoru Ii.
San misses with the head strike.
Minoru Ii throws a punch but it's blocked by San.
San blocks a body shot from Minoru Ii.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Minoru Ii throws a punch but it's blocked by San.
San blocks a body shot from Minoru Ii.
San misses with a punch to the body.
Minoru Ii scores with a shot to the side of San's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kohinata Minoru Ii dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
San tries to clinch but Minoru Ii moves away
and Minoru Ii counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Minoru Ii scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
San misses with an uppercut.
The fighters circling - San throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Minoru Ii throws a hook to the side of San's head but San sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
San bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Minoru Ii's head backwards.
Minoru Ii misses with a wild body shot.
Minoru Ii looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A jab from Minoru Ii misses. #CL2#
San gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Minoru Ii throws a punch but it's blocked by San.
San pushes Minoru Ii back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minoru Ii swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Minoru Ii tries to throw a body punch but San avoids it by throwing Minoru Ii back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by San.
San struggles to land a body shot inside as Minoru Ii controls his hands.
San swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Minoru Ii lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T1#
San blocks an uppercut.
San fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Minoru Ii tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Minoru Ii throws a punch but it's blocked by San.
San scores with a shoulder strike.
Minoru Ii working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC2#
San pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
San just misses with a punch to the body.
Minoru Ii throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Minoru Ii throws a hook to the side of San's head but San sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
San scores with a jab to the body.
Minoru Ii misses with a straight right.
Minoru Ii throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #CL2#
and San counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by San.
San blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
San throws a head punch that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for San.
San fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shichiroji San has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Minoru Ii tries to throw a body punch but San avoids it by throwing Minoru Ii back against the cage.
Minoru Ii working aggressively here.
Minoru Ii lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Minoru Ii can't find room to land a body shot as San controls the action.
San tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
San working aggressively here.
San's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Minoru Ii lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of San backwards.
San misses with a body punch.
Minoru Ii makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
San can't find room to land a body shot as Minoru Ii controls the action.
Minoru Ii lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Minoru Ii misses with the head strike.
Minoru Ii throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sans head.
A head punch on the inside from San fails to land.
Minoru Ii blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Minoru Ii blocking some punches.
Minoru Ii lands with a light punch inside. #T3#
San tries to throw a body punch but Minoru Ii avoids it by throwing San back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Minoru Ii.
A nice right hand lands inside from Minoru Ii.
San tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Minoru Ii's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Minoru Ii.
San goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
San working aggressively here.
San lands an uppercut.
Minoru Ii lands a shot to the body.
San takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice body punch from Minoru Ii - that landed with a thud.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii tries to throw a body punch but San avoids it by throwing Minoru Ii back against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Minoru Ii as the two fighters clinch.
Minoru Ii tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii lands a right hand that snaps the head of San backwards.
Minoru Ii tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
San swings wildly with an uppercut but Minoru Ii uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Minoru Ii lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Minoru Ii misses with a short punch on the inside.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
San prevents a body shot from Minoru Ii.
San throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
San throws a head punch that misses.
Minoru Ii lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
San tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Minoru Ii.
San tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Minoru Ii's elbow.
San blocks a body shot from Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii tries a body shot but San blocks it.
Minoru Ii gets through San's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii scores with an uppercut up the middle.
San misses with the head strike.
Minoru Ii softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
San tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kohinata Minoru Ii is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
San has a couple of punches blocked by Minoru Ii.
A short left from Minoru Ii.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kohinata Minoru Ii!
A relieved looking Kohinata Minoru Ii thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Shichiroji San had this to say: 'It's all about life lessons'.

Event: Highland 141
Date: Mar 05, 2022

#R1#
Gracie blocks a jab.
Minoru Ii's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Minoru Ii duly obliges. #CUT2#It looks like James Gracie has been cut.
Minoru Ii darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Gracie will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gracie's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Minoru Ii connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gracie scrambles back to his feet.
Gracie keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Minoru Ii.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Minoru Ii scores with a nice hook to the head.
Still in the clinch, Minoru Ii scores with a nice short uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gracie tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Minoru Ii smiles and moves away.
Minoru Ii jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Minoru Ii misses with a wild body shot.
Minoru Ii moves into range and connects with a jab.
Minoru Ii thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gracie takes one on the chin but seems OK. #CUT2#James Gracie's cut is getting worse.#T1#
Gracie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Minoru Ii moves away.
Kohinata Minoru Ii is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Minoru Ii keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #ROC2#Gracie is rocked!
Gracie fails with the takedown.
Oh Gracie is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt.
Gracie seems to have got his legs back now.
Gracie dives in for a single leg takedown but Minoru Ii sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Minoru Ii softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Minoru Ii gets through Gracie's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gracie drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gracie goes for a takedown attempt but Minoru Ii pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Minoru Ii fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #KD2#
Minoru Ii cracks Gracie with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Gracie looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Minoru Ii finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt.
Gracie takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T2#
Gracie has his takedown stuffed
and Minoru Ii counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kohinata Minoru Ii!
An out of breath Kohinata Minoru Ii thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Highland 133
Date: Feb 05, 2022

#R1#
Minoru Ii misses with a hook.
Enkhtulga lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Minoru Ii fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Enkhtulga on the side of the head.
We've been told by Enkhtulga's head coaches at Reach Around that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Minoru Ii misses the target.
Minoru Ii misses the body punch
and Enkhtulga counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #CL2#
Minoru Ii moves into the clinch.
Enkhtulga has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Enkhtulga tries to break the clinch but Minoru Ii is controlling the position.
Enkhtulga is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Enkhtulga has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Enkhtulga wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A short uppercut from Minoru Ii.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Enkhtulga has had enough of the clinch but Minoru Ii keeps him there for the moment.
Minoru Ii stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Enkhtulga is trying to break the clinch but Minoru Ii is controlling him.
Minoru Ii lands a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Minoru Ii controlling the action here for a moment. #T1#
Minoru Ii digs a right hand into Enkhtulga's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Enkhtulga's gas tank.
Enkhtulga is looking to break free of the clinch but Minoru Ii has double underhooks.
Enkhtulga has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Enkhtulga has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Minoru Ii lands a shoulder strike.
Minoru Ii digs a right hand underneath Enkhtulga's ribcage. Enkhtulga let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right from Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii lands with a right to the head.
Enkhtulga is breathing heavily.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii lands a left hand.
Minoru Ii's coach down at PSE Elite $100 (16coaches) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Minoru Ii's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Minoru Ii pushes Enkhtulga back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Minoru Ii leaning against his opponent.
Minoru Ii throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Enkhtulgas head.
Minoru Ii works on Enkhtulga's body with a couple of short punches.
Minoru Ii lands with a light punch inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Minoru Ii creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Minoru Ii scores with a shot to the side of Enkhtulga's head. #ROC2#Enkhtulga is rocked!
Minoru Ii creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Enkhtulga with a big uppercut! Enkhtulga tries to clinch up but Minoru Ii pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Enkhtulga to the mat! Enkhtulga covers up and Minoru Ii unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Kohinata Minoru Ii!
Kohinata Minoru Ii seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: SSSD 52: Luciano/Rize
Date: Jan 08, 2022

#R1#
Couturier throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Couturier loads up on a big right hand but Minoru Ii slips the punch.
Minoru Ii throws a body shot but no joy.
Couturier doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nice defenses there by Minoru Ii.
Couturier throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Couturier with a nice cross.
Couturier misses the jab.
Minoru Ii tries to close the distance and clinch but Couturier swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Couturier has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Couturier throws a lazy right hand but Minoru Ii sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Minoru Ii moves in looking to clinch but Couturier pushes him off.
Minoru Ii moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Minoru Ii gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Couturier lands a hook that snaps the head of Minoru Ii backwards.
The referee is keeping an eye on Couturier - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Couturier misses with some punches.
Couturier slowing the pace effectively.
Minoru Ii throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
A short right from Couturier.
Minoru Ii lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Couturier.
Couturier blocks a body shot from Minoru Ii.
Still in the clinch, Couturier scores with a nice short uppercut.
Couturier has a couple of punches blocked by Minoru Ii.
Couturier prevents a body shot from Minoru Ii.
Couturier misses with a punch on the inside.
Couturier stalling the fight.
Minoru Ii swings wildly with an uppercut but Couturier uses good head movement to avoid it.
Minoru Ii swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Couturier controlling the action here for a moment.
A bit of stalling here from Couturier.
Minoru Ii softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Couturier blocks a body shot from Minoru Ii.
Couturier throws a punch but it's blocked by Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Couturier blocks a body shot from Minoru Ii.
Couturier slowing the pace effectively.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Couturier dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Couturier trying to stall but Minoru Ii improves his position.
Couturier tries to stall but Minoru Ii uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jonathan Couturier.
Couturier on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Couturier scores with a punch to the head.#CL#
Minoru Ii gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Minoru Ii can't find room to land a body shot as Couturier controls the action.
A right hook to the body lands for Minoru Ii.
Couturier tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Minoru Ii's elbow.
Minoru Ii tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii misses with a punch to the body.
Minoru Ii lands a body punch in the clinch.
Couturier looks winded!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Minoru Ii creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Minoru Ii lands a shot to the body.
Minoru Ii can't find room to land a body shot as Couturier controls the action.
Couturier taking a breather.
Minoru Ii goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Couturier tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Minoru Ii digs a right hand underneath Couturier's ribcage. Couturier let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Minoru Ii misses with a body punch.
Minoru Ii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Couturier's elbow.
Couturier lands an uppercut.
Couturier tries to throw a body punch but Minoru Ii avoids it by throwing Couturier back against the cage.
Good body shot from Minoru Ii.
A short right from Couturier.
Minoru Ii lands a hook to the side of the head.
Couturier lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Minoru Ii backwards.
Minoru Ii misses with a hook to the ribs.
Good body shot from Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii struggles to land a body shot inside as Couturier controls his hands.
Couturier blocks a body shot from Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii digs a right hand underneath Couturier's ribcage. Couturier let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Minoru Ii misses with a body punch.
Minoru Ii scores with a hook to the body.
Minoru Ii lands a body shot.
Minoru Ii lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Minoru Ii lands a left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A shot in the inside from Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii lands a left hand.
A short uppercut from Minoru Ii. #T4#
Minoru Ii lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Couturier or not.
Minoru Ii goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Minoru Ii lands a shoulder strike.
Minoru Ii misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Minoru Ii tries to throw a body punch but Couturier avoids it by throwing Minoru Ii back against the cage.
Minoru Ii lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Couturier.
Minoru Ii is leaning against Couturier and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Couturier prevents a body shot from Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii tries to work over Couturier's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Minoru Ii lands a left hand that snaps the head of Couturier backwards.
Minoru Ii lands a body punch in the clinch.
Couturier is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Minoru Ii lands a body shot.
Minoru Ii lands a shot to the body.
Minoru Ii misses with a punch to the body.
Minoru Ii blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Minoru Ii misses with a body punch.
Minoru Ii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Couturier's elbow.
Minoru Ii tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Minoru Ii lands a right hand that snaps the head of Couturier backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kohinata Minoru Ii dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
A big left from Couturier misses. #CL2#
Couturier clinches with his opponent.
Minoru Ii lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Couturier misses with the head strike.
Couturier prevents a body shot from Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Minoru Ii lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Minoru Ii.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Minoru Ii.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Couturier.
A body shot lands from Minoru Ii.
Couturier struggles to land a body shot inside as Minoru Ii controls his hands.
Minoru Ii struggles to land a body shot inside as Couturier controls his hands.
Minoru Ii softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Minoru Ii lands a shoulder strike.
A short body shot lands from Minoru Ii as the two fighters clinch.
Minoru Ii pushes Couturier back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Minoru Ii lands a right hand.
Minoru Ii misses with a hook to the ribs.
Couturier is breathing heavily.
Minoru Ii misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Minoru Ii lands a right hand that snaps the head of Couturier backwards.
Minoru Ii is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Couturier can do to turn this around?#T1#
Minoru Ii lands a left hand.
Kohinata Minoru Ii has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Minoru Ii struggles to land a body shot inside as Couturier controls his hands.
Minoru Ii can't find room to land a body shot as Couturier controls the action.
Minoru Ii lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Couturier backwards.
Minoru Ii tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Minoru Ii lands with a right to the head.
Couturier is looking to control Minoru Ii's arms but Minoru Ii gets an underhook and turns him. Now Couturier has his back to the cage.
Minoru Ii blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Couturier throws a head punch that misses.
Minoru Ii lands a hook that snaps the head of Couturier backwards.
Minoru Ii misses with a hook to the ribs.
Minoru Ii lands a nice shot to the body.
Couturier can't find room to land a body shot as Minoru Ii controls the action.
Minoru Ii tries a body shot but Couturier blocks it.
Minoru Ii misses with a body punch.
Minoru Ii lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Minoru Ii creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Minoru Ii doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Minoru Ii tries to work over Couturier's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Minoru Ii blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Minoru Ii - that landed with a thud. #T2#
Couturier lands with a right to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Minoru Ii misses with some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Minoru Ii.
A head punch on the inside from Couturier fails to land.
Minoru Ii lands with a left to the head. #CUT#It looks like Jonathan Couturier has been cut.
Couturier's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Minoru Ii goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Couturier misses with a hook from the clinch.
Minoru Ii tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Couturier looking to slow down the pace here.
Minoru Ii throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Couturiers head.
Couturier is trying to stall.
Minoru Ii tries to throw a body punch but Couturier avoids it by throwing Minoru Ii back against the cage.
Minoru Ii misses with a punch to the body.
Minoru Ii lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Minoru Ii misses with a body punch.
Couturier prevents a body shot from Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Couturier is trying to maintain a safe position but Minoru Ii gets an underhook and turns Couturier into the cage.#T3#
Minoru Ii misses with a body punch.
Minoru Ii digs a right hand into Couturier's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Couturier's gas tank.
Couturier throws a head punch that misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Minoru Ii can't find room to land a body shot as Couturier controls the action.
Minoru Ii struggles to land a body shot inside as Couturier controls his hands.
A body shot lands from Minoru Ii.
A hook to the body from Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Minoru Ii lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Minoru Ii scores with an uppercut up the middle.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Minoru Ii creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Minoru Ii makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Minoru Ii digs a right hand underneath Couturier's ribcage. Couturier let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right from Minoru Ii.
Good body shot from Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii can't find room to land a body shot as Couturier controls the action.
Minoru Ii lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Minoru Ii scores with a nice hook to the head.
Minoru Ii lands a left hand that snaps the head of Couturier backwards. #T4#
Nice body punch from Minoru Ii - that landed with a thud.
Minoru Ii lands a body punch.
Minoru Ii goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Minoru Ii presses Couturier against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Minoru Ii tries to throw a body punch but Couturier avoids it by throwing Minoru Ii back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii cracks Couturier with a nice body shot.
Minoru Ii tries to work over Couturier's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Minoru Ii lands with a left to the head.
Minoru Ii makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Minoru Ii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Couturier's elbow.
Minoru Ii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Couturier's elbow.
Minoru Ii working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Minoru Ii doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Minoru Ii goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Minoru Ii.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Couturier prevents a body shot from Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii struggles to land a body shot inside as Couturier controls his hands.
Couturier misses with a hook from the clinch.
Minoru Ii tries to throw a body punch but Couturier avoids it by throwing Minoru Ii back against the cage.
Minoru Ii misses with a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kohinata Minoru Ii dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jonathan Couturier's cut.
That's time! Minoru Ii's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Minoru Ii is looking to clinch but Couturier is avoiding it.
Couturier circles away from the clinch attempt.
Couturier scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Minoru Ii doesn't seem bothered though.
Couturier throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Minoru Ii is looking to counter the offense by Couturier and move into the clinch.
Minoru Ii fails in his attempt to clinch.
Minoru Ii uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Couturier.
Minoru Ii tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Minoru Ii has managed to clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii lands a left hand that snaps the head of Couturier backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minoru Ii lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Couturier throws a head punch that misses.
Couturier stalling in the clinch but Minoru Ii improves position.
Couturier is trying to maintain a safe position but Minoru Ii gets an underhook and turns Couturier into the cage.
Couturier seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Couturier is looking to control Minoru Ii's arms but Minoru Ii gets an underhook and turns him. Now Couturier has his back to the cage.
Couturier takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Couturier is trying to maintain a safe position but Minoru Ii gets an underhook and turns Couturier into the cage.
Minoru Ii softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T1#
Minoru Ii scores with a nice hook to the head.
Minoru Ii tries a body shot but Couturier blocks it.
A body shot lands from Minoru Ii.
Couturier misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Minoru Ii misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Minoru Ii misses with a hook to the ribs.
Minoru Ii tries to work over Couturier's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Couturier is trying to maintain a safe position but Minoru Ii gets an underhook and turns Couturier into the cage.
Minoru Ii lands a body punch in the clinch.
Couturier fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Minoru Ii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Couturier's elbow.
Minoru Ii tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Minoru Ii can't find room to land a body shot as Couturier controls the action.
Nice body punch from Minoru Ii - that landed with a thud.
Minoru Ii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Couturier's elbow.
Minoru Ii lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii blocking some punches.
Couturier swings wildly with an uppercut but Minoru Ii uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Couturier wants to stall.
Minoru Ii misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Minoru Ii struggles to land a body shot inside as Couturier controls his hands.
Couturier trying to stall but Minoru Ii improves his position.
Minoru Ii working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Couturier blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Come on Couturier - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Minoru Ii pushes Couturier back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Couturier lands a body shot.
Minoru Ii doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Minoru Ii lands a body punch.
Minoru Ii digs a right hand underneath Couturier's ribcage. Couturier let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Minoru Ii misses with a hook to the ribs.
Minoru Ii digs a right hand into Couturier's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Couturier's gas tank.
Minoru Ii working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Minoru Ii lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Couturier backwards.
Minoru Ii doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T3#
Nice body punch from Minoru Ii - that landed with a thud.
Minoru Ii tries to throw a body punch but Couturier avoids it by throwing Minoru Ii back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii tries a body shot but Couturier blocks it.
Minoru Ii lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Couturier.
A short uppercut from Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Couturier's elbow.
Good body shot from Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Minoru Ii lands a body shot.
Jonathan Couturier has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A body shot lands from Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Couturiers head.
Minoru Ii lands an uppercut.
Minoru Ii tries a body shot but Couturier blocks it.
A body shot lands from Minoru Ii.
A short left from Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii lands a body shot in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Minoru Ii is leaning against Couturier and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Minoru Ii misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice left hand lands by Minoru Ii. #T4#
A body shot lands from Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Couturier backwards.
Couturier prevents a body shot from Minoru Ii.
A short left from Minoru Ii.
Nice body punch from Minoru Ii - that landed with a thud.
Minoru Ii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Couturier's elbow.
Minoru Ii lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Minoru Ii lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Minoru Ii blocks a body shot from Couturier.
Minoru Ii misses with a hook to the ribs.
Couturier blocks a body shot from Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii lands with a right to the head.
Minoru Ii lands with a short shot to the head. #ROC#Couturier is rocked!
A nice right hand lands inside from Minoru Ii.
Couturier is still on wobbly legs! Can Minoru Ii finish him?
A head punch on the inside from Couturier fails to land.
Couturier lands a left hand.
Minoru Ii cracks Couturier with a nice body shot.
Minoru Ii doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kohinata Minoru Ii is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Minoru Ii lands with a right to the head.
Nice body punch from Minoru Ii - that landed with a thud.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kohinata Minoru Ii showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Minoru Ii, 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 30:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kohinata Minoru Ii!
Kohinata Minoru Ii seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: SSSD 48: Frank/Faller
Date: Dec 11, 2021

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Minoru Ii. Fury does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fury misses with an uppercut.
Minoru Ii bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Minoru Ii ducks right into an uppercut from Fury.
Nice defenses there by Minoru Ii.
Fury takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fury misses with an uppercut. Minoru Ii saw that one coming.
Minoru Ii checks the leg kick nicely there. #CL2#
Minoru Ii moves into range and clinches up with Fury.
Fury is trying to break the clinch but Minoru Ii is controlling him.
Minoru Ii lands with a right to the head.
Fury wants to break the clinch but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice right hand lands inside from Minoru Ii.
A short body shot lands from Minoru Ii as the two fighters clinch. #BC#
Fury breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Minoru Ii closes the distance and pushes Fury back into the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fury is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Minoru Ii is keeping busy.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Minoru Ii. #T1#
Minoru Ii tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Minoru Ii lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Minoru Ii throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Furys head.
Minoru Ii keeps control of Fury as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A right hand to the body from Minoru Ii.
Fury is breathing heavily.
Minoru Ii gets through Fury's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fury backwards.
Minoru Ii lands a left hand.
A short uppercut from Minoru Ii.
A right hand to the body from Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii lands a right hand.
Minoru Ii presses Fury against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Minoru Ii lands a body punch.
Minoru Ii digs a right hand into Fury's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fury's gas tank.
Minoru Ii lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Minoru Ii works on Fury's body with a couple of short punches.
A right hand to the body from Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii lands a body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Minoru Ii. #T2#
Minoru Ii lands a body punch.
Minoru Ii scores with a shot to the side of Fury's head.
Minoru Ii gets through Fury's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Minoru Ii lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Minoru Ii lands a body shot in the clinch.
Minoru Ii lands a nice shot to the body.
Minoru Ii lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fury takes a shot to the head.
Minoru Ii digs a right hand underneath Fury's ribcage. Fury let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right hook to the body lands for Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii is working Fury over against the cage.
Minoru Ii works on Fury's body with a couple of short punches.
Minoru Ii lands a body shot.
Minoru Ii lands a nice shot to the body.
Minoru Ii presses Fury against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Minoru Ii lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fury backwards.
Minoru Ii works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Minoru Ii lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fury's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T3#
Minoru Ii gets through Fury's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Minoru Ii lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fury.
Minoru Ii working some nice short punches in the clinch.#ROC2#Fury is rocked!
Minoru Ii lands a left hand.
Oh Fury is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Minoru Ii lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fury or not.
Minoru Ii works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fury's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Minoru Ii lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fury.
A right hook to the body lands for Minoru Ii.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii cracks Fury with a nice body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii digs a right hand into Fury's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fury's gas tank.
Fury takes a shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Minoru Ii is working Fury over against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fury or not.
Minoru Ii lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Minoru Ii as the two fighters clinch.
A right hand to the body from Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T4#
Minoru Ii lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Minoru Ii lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Good body shot from Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Fury with a big uppercut! Fury tries to clinch up but Minoru Ii pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Fury to the mat! Fury covers up and Minoru Ii unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Kohinata Minoru Ii!
Kohinata Minoru Ii seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: SSSD 46: Cartwright/Shimada
Date: Nov 27, 2021

#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Erenberg. #CL#
Minoru Ii moves into range and clinches up with Erenberg.
Minoru Ii tries a body shot but Erenberg blocks it.
Minoru Ii lands a body punch in the clinch.
Minoru Ii lands an uppercut.
Minoru Ii lands a shoulder strike.
Erenberg tries to pull guard but Minoru Ii won't allow it.
Erenberg tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kohinata Minoru Ii has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Terence Erenberg.
Minoru Ii softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right from Minoru Ii on the inside. #TD2#
Erenberg pulls guard effortlessly.
Erenberg manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Minoru Ii manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Erenberg distracts Minoru Ii with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Erenberg works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Erenberg has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Erenberg perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Erenberg is trying to control. Minoru Ii wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1#
Erenberg has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Minoru Ii is squirming around, avoiding Erenberg's attempts to control the action.
Erenberg looking to finish with strikes here! #SUB2#
Erenberg is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Minoru Ii can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Minoru Ii wants to control but Erenberg is having none of it.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Erenberg working his ground and pound in the gym.
Erenberg tries to control but Minoru Ii wriggling away.
Erenberg moves to take his opponent's back. #T2#
Minoru Ii grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Erenberg tries to get the hooks in deep but Minoru Ii pushed the leg off.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Erenberg is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Minoru Ii defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB2#
Erenberg has his arm under Minoru Ii's chin here. Game over son! Erenberg squeezes tightly and Minoru Ii is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Terence Erenberg!
After the big win, Terence Erenberg made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Barry Bonds Performance Enhancers $120 160q Rec&St and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: SSSD 38: Tovington/Smith
Date: Oct 02, 2021

#R1#
East throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Minoru Ii stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
East on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #CL#
Minoru Ii takes the fight into the clinch.
Minoru Ii lands a body shot.
Minoru Ii lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for East.
Minoru Ii makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from East fails to land.
Minoru Ii definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
East can't find room to land a body shot as Minoru Ii controls the action.
East throws a punch but it's blocked by Minoru Ii.
East lands on the inside with an uppercut.
East has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
East pushes Minoru Ii back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Minoru Ii.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Minoru Ii blocks a body shot from East.
East misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by East.
Minoru Ii keeps control of East as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A short uppercut from Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
East tries to throw a body punch but Minoru Ii avoids it by throwing East back against the cage.
East's coach down at House of SMESH was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on East's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#T1#
Minoru Ii lands a shoulder strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii lands a right hand.
A short left from Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii lands a body shot in the clinch.
East looks winded!
A body shot lands from Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii scores with a nice hook to the head.
Minoru Ii softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Minoru Ii scores with a shoulder strike.
East tries to throw a body punch but Minoru Ii avoids it by throwing East back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii lands a nice shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right from Minoru Ii on the inside.
Minoru Ii scores with a shoulder strike.
East's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Minoru Ii lands a hook that snaps the head of East backwards.
Minoru Ii lands an uppercut.
Good body shot from Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Minoru Ii lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down East.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Minoru Ii.
East's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T2#
Minoru Ii lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Minoru Ii scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Minoru Ii lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt East or not.
Minoru Ii cracks East with a nice body shot.
Minoru Ii lands a body shot in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Minoru Ii scores with a nice short uppercut.
Minoru Ii pushes East back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Minoru Ii.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Minoru Ii.
East's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Minoru Ii throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Easts head.
East's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#ROC#East is rocked!
Minoru Ii scores with a shoulder strike.
East is still on wobbly legs! Can Minoru Ii finish him?
A quick uppercut on the inside from Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends East's eyes rolling into the back of his head! East drops to his knees and Minoru Ii pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kohinata Minoru Ii!

Event: SSSD 34: Nwaoge/Golara
Date: Sep 04, 2021

#R1#
Minoru Ii misses with a wild combination.
Minoru Ii misses with a few strikes there.
Minoru Ii throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD#
and Neer counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Neer lands with a punch from half guard.
Neer throwing shots but Minoru Ii is blocking nicely.
Neer with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Neer moves nicely into side control.
Neer is putting a hurting on Minoru Ii here, landing some big shots from side control.
Neer in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Check out the look on Neer's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter! #T1##SUB#
Neer has an Americana. Minoru Ii didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Neer is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Neer hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Luke Neer!
Luke Neer was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 05, 2021

#R1#
Maddox blocks a head kick by Minoru Ii.
Maddox changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Maddox tries to clinch up but Minoru Ii circles away and keeps his distance.
Minoru Ii tries a head kick but it misses.
Maddox misses with a two punch combination. #KD2#
Minoru Ii drops Maddox with a beautiful combination! Maddox stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Minoru Ii is looking for the KO!#CUT2#It looks like Grigor Maddox has been cut.
A head kick misses from Minoru Ii.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Maddox instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Minoru Ii pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Minoru Ii throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Minoru Ii throws a series of punches but Maddox avoids them all with ease.
Maddox blocks a head kick by Minoru Ii.
Maddox avoids the head kick by Minoru Ii.
As Minoru Ii tries to get set, Maddox tries to push him back and clinch up but Minoru Ii manages to avoid the attempt.
Maddox shoots in but no luck this time.
Maddox throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Minoru Ii tries a head kick but it misses.
Maddox closes this distance looking for a takedown but Minoru Ii circles away.
A head kick by Minoru Ii misses
and Maddox counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Minoru Ii is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Minoru Ii throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Maddox. #T1#
A jab from Maddox finds it's way through Minoru Ii's defenses.
Maddox moves out of range of the body kick from Minoru Ii.
Maddox dodges the punch combination from Minoru Ii.
Maddox shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Minoru Ii as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Grigor Maddox. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maddox moves out of range of the body kick from Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii throws a sloppy head kick and Maddox moves out of range easily.
Maddox shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Minoru Ii pinned against the cage. Minoru Ii gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Maddox fails in his attempt to clinch.
Despite the aggression on Minoru Ii's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Maddox changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Minoru Ii tries to avoid it but Maddox manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Minoru Ii to the ground. Minoru Ii escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Maddox moves in looking to clinch but Minoru Ii pushes him off.
Minoru Ii misses with a head kick.
Maddox fails with the takedown.
Minoru Ii tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Minoru Ii throws a sloppy head kick and Maddox moves out of range easily.
Kohinata Minoru Ii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maddox connects with the punch.
A punch combination from Maddox misses.
Minoru Ii throws a right and a left that Maddox avoids nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maddox dives in for a single leg takedown but Minoru Ii sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Maddox looking to slow down the pace here.
Maddox is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Minoru Ii is keeping busy.
Maddox can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Maddox is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Minoru Ii is defending well.
Minoru Ii misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Maddox.
Maddox managing to block the knees to the body from Minoru Ii.
Maddox is looking to break free of the clinch but Minoru Ii has double underhooks.
Minoru Ii misses with a knee to the head.
Maddox changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Minoru Ii fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A leg kick checked by Maddox.
Some wild striking there from Maddox. #T3#
Minoru Ii throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
As Minoru Ii tries to get set, Maddox tries to push him back and clinch up but Minoru Ii manages to avoid the attempt.
Minoru Ii throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Maddox.
Maddox with a jab.
Maddox tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Minoru Ii manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Minoru Ii misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Maddox swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
The fight stays on the outside here - Maddox looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Minoru Ii throws a series of strikes that have Maddox backpedaling.
Some bone on bone action there as Maddox checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Minoru Ii misses with a kick to the body.
Maddox tries to clinch up but Minoru Ii circles away and keeps his distance.
Minoru Ii misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Minoru Ii misses with a head kick.
Maddox is looking to counter with head kicks.
Maddox looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Minoru Ii looks winded!
Minoru Ii walks into a left hand. #T4#
Minoru Ii misses with a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maddox fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD#
Maddox bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Maddox working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Maddox is looking to take a break and control but Minoru Ii is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Maddox thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kohinata Minoru Ii dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Grigor Maddox's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Minoru Ii throws a head kick that misses.
As Minoru Ii looks to move away, Maddox throws a big counter combo but Minoru Ii just gets out of the way.
Grigor Maddox is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maddox shoots in for a takedown but Minoru Ii shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Minoru Ii throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Minoru Ii.
Maddox half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kohinata Minoru Ii seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Maddox closes the distance and clinches up with Minoru Ii, looking for a takedown. Maddox pushes Minoru Ii against the cage but Minoru Ii circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Minoru Ii misses with a head kick.
Minoru Ii misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Minoru Ii throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Minoru Ii blocks a head kick by Maddox.
Minoru Ii pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Minoru Ii throws a head kick that misses
and Maddox counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Minoru Ii tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Maddox.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Grigor Maddox. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Minoru Ii throws a head kick that misses.
Maddox is looking to clinch but Minoru Ii is avoiding it.
Minoru Ii is breathing heavily.
Maddox avoids the head kick by Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Maddox misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Minoru Ii tries a head kick but it misses.
Minoru Ii will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A head kick misses from Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii throws a head kick but Maddox moves out of range.
Maddox tries to clinch there but Minoru Ii circles away.
Maddox fails with the takedown.
Maddox misses with a body kick.
Minoru Ii is looking for the big counter here.
Nice takedown defense from Minoru Ii. No joy for Maddox on that attempt.
Minoru Ii looks to land a body kick but Maddox moved away.
Minoru Ii throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Maddox is defended easily by Minoru Ii.#T2#
Maddox looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Maddox blocks a head kick by Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii circles away from the clinch attempt.
A punch combination from Maddox misses.
Maddox blocks a head kick by Minoru Ii.
Maddox tries to clinch up but Minoru Ii circles away and keeps his distance.
Minoru Ii throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Maddox appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Minoru Ii fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Minoru Ii walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Minoru Ii throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Maddox appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Maddox throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Maddox dives in and grabs Minoru Ii's left leg, looking for a takedown. Minoru Ii pushes down on Maddox's head and hops out.
Minoru Ii tries a head kick but it misses.
Minoru Ii tries to bum rush Maddox with a series of wild strikes but Maddox uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T3#
Maddox shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Minoru Ii but Minoru Ii pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Minoru Ii tries a head kick but it misses.
Maddox seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Minoru Ii keeps the fight on the outside.
Maddox closes this distance looking for a takedown but Minoru Ii circles away.
Maddox shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Minoru Ii but Minoru Ii pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Minoru Ii throws a head kick that misses.
Maddox tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Minoru Ii defends well and Maddox ends up having to push Minoru Ii into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#BC2#
Minoru Ii breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Minoru Ii swinging wildly here.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Maddox.
Minoru Ii throws a right hand that Maddox ducks under and follows up with a left that Maddox also avoids with ease.
Maddox went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Maddox fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#T4#
Minoru Ii pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Maddox drops down looking for a counter takedown but Minoru Ii sprawls and moves away.
Maddox throws a head kick that misses.
Maddox tries to clinch but Minoru Ii is having none of it.
Minoru Ii tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Maddox feinted with a counter takedown.
Minoru Ii misses with a body kick.
Maddox shoots in but no luck this time.
Maddox shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Minoru Ii defends it nicely.
Maddox fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Maddox shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Minoru Ii pinned against the cage. Minoru Ii gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Minoru Ii throws a sloppy head kick and Maddox moves out of range easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kohinata Minoru Ii showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Grigor Maddox's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Maddox shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Minoru Ii but Minoru Ii pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Minoru Ii looks to land a body kick but Maddox moved away.
Minoru Ii throws a sloppy head kick and Maddox moves out of range easily.
Minoru Ii throws a sloppy head kick and Maddox moves out of range easily.
Minoru Ii throws a sloppy head kick and Maddox moves out of range easily.
Maddox tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Minoru Ii stuffs the takedown.
Maddox shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Minoru Ii but Minoru Ii pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Minoru Ii is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Grigor Maddox. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Minoru Ii tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Maddox, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Minoru Ii goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Maddox moves out of range of the body kick from Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii throws a low kick but it's checked well by Maddox.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Minoru Ii looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Maddox seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T1#
Minoru Ii throws a series of punches but Maddox moves out of range.
No joy there for Maddox, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Maddox.
Maddox checks a leg kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Maddox.
Minoru Ii scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Minoru Ii keeps the fight on the outside.
Minoru Ii keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Maddox shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Minoru Ii but Minoru Ii pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Minoru Ii misses with a body kick. #T2#
Minoru Ii swinging wildly here.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Minoru Ii.
Maddox thinks about countering with a head kick.
Minoru Ii tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Maddox. Minoru Ii shrugs it off though.
Minoru Ii leaves Maddox with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Minoru Ii pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Minoru Ii throws a head kick but Maddox moves out of range.
Maddox looks for a takedown but Minoru Ii sprawls well.
Maddox fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Maddox fails with a takedown attempt. #T3#
Maddox moves out of range of the leg kick from Minoru Ii.
Maddox 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.
Minoru Ii misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice sprawl there from Minoru Ii as Maddox shoots in.
Nice sprawl there from Minoru Ii as Maddox shoots in.
Minoru Ii stalks Maddox and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Maddox's face. Maddox staggers backwards, shaken.
Minoru Ii throws a head kick but Maddox moves out of range.
Kohinata Minoru Ii is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Minoru Ii tries to land a leg kick but Maddox saw it coming and moves away.
Minoru Ii tries a head kick but it misses.
Maddox is looking to clinch but Minoru Ii is avoiding it.
Maddox is looking to clinch.
Minoru Ii tries a head kick but it misses.
Maddox tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Minoru Ii swivels and escapes.
Maddox shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Minoru Ii as he avoids it easily.
A combination from Minoru Ii does no damage. #T4#
Nice takedown defense from Minoru Ii. No joy for Maddox on that attempt.
Minoru Ii throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Minoru Ii stuffs the takedown.
Minoru Ii tries a head kick but it misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Minoru Ii throws a head kick but Maddox moves out of range.
Maddox shoots in and drives through. Minoru Ii sprawls well.
Despite the aggression on Minoru Ii's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Minoru Ii misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Minoru Ii walks forward, straight into a front kick from Maddox.
Maddox tries to clinch but Minoru Ii moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Maddox lands a head kick!
Maddox lands a high kick!

And that's the end of the fight!
Kohinata Minoru Ii comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Minoru Ii 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 William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kohinata Minoru Ii!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 26, 2021

#R1#
A nice combination there by Minoru Ii.
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Minoru Ii throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Gaming is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Kohinata Minoru Ii!

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