Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 09, 2024

#R1#
Ng misses with an attempted mid kick.
Saputra avoids the head kick by Ng.
Saputra misses with a looping left.
As Saputra looks to move away, Ng throws a big counter combo but Saputra just gets out of the way.
Ng takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Saputra scores with a body shot.
Saputra moves out of range of the body kick.
Saputra changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Saputra throws a good cross that connects.
Saputra swings for the body but Ng moves out of range.
Saputra punishes Ng's body with a nice straight punch.
Saputra scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ng doesn't seem bothered though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saputra digs a good body shot into Ng's ribs.
Ng blocks a jab.
Ng needs to keep his hands up - Saputra had a free shot at his head there.
Ng throws a chopping leg kick but Saputra manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ng really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ng keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Saputra.
Jab by Saputra.#TD#
Ng gets the takedown into side control.
The strikes coming from Ng are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
I wouldn't like to be where Saputra is right now. #T1#
Saputra wants to control but Ng postures up.
Saputra regains half guard.
Saputra keeping control of the position.
Saputra manages to get to full guard.
Saputra seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Ng has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ng throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SU#
Ng stands and steps away. Saputra gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Frendy Saputra is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Ng moves out of range of the strikes.
Saputra getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Saputra fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Saputra misses with a hook.
Saputra misses with an uppercut. Ng saw that one coming.
Saputra throws a big shot that misses.
Saputra throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Saputra getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Saputra swings for the body but Ng moves out of range.
Saputra connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ng tries to bum rush Saputra with a series of wild strikes but Saputra uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Saputra waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ng.
Ng gets cracked there but stands up to it. #ROC2#Ng is rocked!#TD#
Ng feints and as Saputra raises his hands in defense, Ng changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Saputra is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SU#
Ng gets to his feet. Saputra looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T3#
Nice body punch from Saputra.
Ng throws a shot from downtown. Saputra moves away and avoids it.
Ng misses with a head kick.
Saputra throws a lazy right hand but Ng sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Saputra lands with an overhand left.
Ng keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Saputra.
Frendy Saputra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saputra misses with a looping left.
Ng misses with a body kick.
Ng delivers a nice body kick.
Saputra lunges at Ng with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ng's hand.
Oh Ng is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ng throws a half hearted mid kick.
Saputra missing with a left hand there. Ng was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ng changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ng seems to have got his legs back now.
Saputra misses the shot to the body.
Ng throws a half hearted mid kick.#TD#
Ng shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Saputra napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saputra manages to get back to half guard.#T4#
Saputra desperately trying to maintain half guard. #SU#
Ng gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Ng pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ng misses with a few strikes there.
Saputra fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Saputra fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ng on the side of the head.
Saputra looks to score with a jab to the body but Ng is just out of range.
Saputra throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Saputra moves out of range as Ng throws a body kick.
Saputra looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ng keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ng takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Saputra scores with a shot to the body.
Saputra misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ng.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frendy Saputra 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#
Saputra lands with an uppercut that bounces Ng off the cage and back into range.
Jab from Saputra.
Saputra throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Saputra is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ng.
Ng seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Saputra avoids the head kick by Ng.
Ng fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Saputra tests Ng's chin there with a solid looking shot.#TD#
Ng feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Ng wants to control from the top but Saputra keeps moving.
Saputra is pulling down on Ng's head. It's preventing any offense from Ng, at least for the moment.
Ng wants to control from the top but Saputra keeps moving.
Ng has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Saputra controlling the position.#T1##SU#
Ng gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Saputra moves out of range of the body kick from Ng.
Ng bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Saputra waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ng.
Ng swinging wildly here.
Ng slips under a jab from Saputra.
No joy there for Ng, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Saputra stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ng.
Saputra fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ng is looking to land body kicks.
Frendy Saputra seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A lazy left from Saputra finds it's target.
Saputra misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ng slips under a jab from Saputra.
Ng throws a head kick but Saputra moves out of range. #T2#
Saputra scores with a sloppy right hand. Ng should have avoided that one.
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!
Saputra throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Joash Ng is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ng tries to land a front kick but Saputra steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ng scores with a three punch combo!
Saputra lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ng at a distance.
Ng uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saputra.
Ng takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Saputra tries to bum rush Ng with a series of wild strikes but Ng uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Saputra is breathing heavily.
Saputra scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ng delivers a nice body kick.
Saputra stuns Ng with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ng misses with a kick to the body.
Saputra misses with a hook
and Ng counters with a one-two to the body.
Ng steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Saputra.
Saputra scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saputra. Ng does a little dance to reset his feet.
Saputra has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Saputra connects with a body shot that sends Ng's belly button to the back.#T3#
Saputra throws a hook but Ng avoids it easily.
Ng appears to be looking for a big counter.
Saputra lands a nice shot that snaps Ng's head back.
Saputra ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ng moves away.
Ng is looking for a counter combo.
Saputra misses with a straight left.
Saputra misses with a looping right.
Ng misses with the combination.
Ng looks for the body kick but Saputra saw that one coming.
Saputra throws the left hand but Ng avoids the punch easily.
No joy there for Ng, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Saputra swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ng counters with a one-two to the body.
Saputra throws a jab but it's blocked by Ng.
Ng tries to bum rush Saputra with a series of wild strikes but Saputra uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ng takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Saputra moves out of range of the body kick from Ng.
Saputra scores with a nice head shot.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saputra scores with a jab to the body.
Saputra missing with a left hand there. Ng was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Saputra lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ng at a distance.
Saputra misses with a straight right.
Some wild striking there from Ng.
Ng throws a nice looking combination but Saputra bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice body punch from Saputra.
Ng blocks a jab.
It looked like Ng was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Saputra avoids the head kick by Ng.
Saputra circles away from the clinch attempt.
Saputra throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and Ng counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Saputra is concentrating on defense, preventing Ng from advancing position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ng not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Saputra slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SU#
Ng decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Saputra, up you get!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frendy Saputra showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Ng goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A combination from Ng does no damage.
Saputra takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Saputra let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Saputra lands with a right hand.
Saputra blocks a jab.
Saputra throws a looping overhand right but Ng ducks down to avoid it.
Ng takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Saputra looks to land a right hand but Ng moved out of range.
Saputra lands a slapping body shot.
A swing and a miss from Saputra.
Ng ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ng steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Saputra.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ng throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ng defending well as Saputra loads up on a big left hand.
Saputra looks to land a right hand but Ng moved out of range.
Saputra takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Saputra waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ng.
Saputra works Ng's body with a nice hook.#T1#
Ng throws a nice looking combination but Saputra bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Saputra thuds a left hand into Ng's body.
Saputra throws a body punch but Ng moves out of range.
Ng throws a hook to the side of Saputra's head but Saputra sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Saputra defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ng.
Ng misses with a two punch combination.
Saputra scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ng doesn't seem bothered though.
Ng fails with an attempt to clinch.
Saputra swats away the attempt to clinch by Ng.
Saputra throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Ng counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SU#
Ng postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Saputra to stand up.
Ng on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ng walks into a stiff left hand from Saputra.
A big right from Saputra misses.
Ng just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Saputra looks to score with a jab to the body but Ng is just out of range.
Saputra throws a body punch but Ng moves out of range.
Ng tries to land a front kick but Saputra steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nice body punch from Saputra.
Saputra checks a low kick from Ng.
Saputra throws a hook but Ng avoids it easily.
Saputra misses with a lunging right hand
and Ng counters with a three punch combo that has Saputra backing up. Saputra nods at Ng to acknowledge the strikes.
Ng is looking to land body kicks.
Saputra fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Saputra scores with a decent looking hook.
Ng doesn't manage to clinch there - Saputra circles away.
Ng looks for the body kick but Saputra saw that one coming.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Saputra! But no joy.
Ng misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ng pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Saputra back to the cage. Ng follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Saputra is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ng.
Ng swinging wildly here. #T3#
Ng takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Saputra throws a series of punches but Ng moves out of range.
Saputra throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Saputra misses with a body shot.
Saputra loads up on a big right hand but Ng slips the punch.
Ng rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Saputra moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Saputra connects with a body shot.
Ng shoots in looking for a takedown but Saputra manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ng's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Saputra throws a body punch but Ng moves out of range.
Saputra throws a looping overhand right but Ng ducks down to avoid it.
Saputra scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Crunch! Ng slams his shin into Saputra's torso.
Saputra throws a hook but Ng blocks it.
A big left from Saputra misses. #T4#
Ng avoids the body shot from Saputra.
Ng looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saputra throws a hook but Ng blocks it.
Ng slips under a jab from Saputra.#CL#
Ng gets a clinch.
Ng can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joash Ng. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Saputra is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Ng trying to land knees to the body.
Saputra lands a left hand.
A left hand lands to the body for Saputra.
Saputra lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Saputra prevents the takedown attempt.
Ng has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Saputra avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Saputra lands a shot to the body.
Saputra gets through Ng's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Saputra lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Saputra.
Joash Ng has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Saputra lands a nice shot to the body.
Saputra scores with a shot to the side of Ng's head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Frendy Saputra comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Saputra 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frendy Saputra!
Frendy Saputra decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 04, 2024

#R1#
Saputra throws a nice looking combination but Sitsongrit bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Saputra throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sitsongrit.
Saputra scores with a jab to the body.
Sitsongrit defending well as Saputra loads up on a big left hand.
Sitsongrit takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Saputra scores with a jab to the body.
Saputra scores with a punch to the head.#CUT#It looks like Petsilathai Sitsongrit has been cut.
Saputra takes a kick to the side of the head.#KD#
Saputra drops Sitsongrit with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Sitsongrit looks back up at him and smiles so Saputra waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#Sitsongrit is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sitsongrit drops his hands momentarily. Saputra doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Sitsongrit staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Sitsongrit doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Frendy Saputra!
Frendy Saputra thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: DC 113: Bong Sik v Beliveau
Date: Dec 10, 2023

#R1##TD#
Davis drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Saputra sneaks back into half guard.
Davis slows the pace down in half guard.
Davis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Saputra keeps working.
Davis missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saputra wants to improve his position but Davis is controlling well.
Davis is thwarting Saputra's attempts to control the position.
Davis thows a huge punch but Saputra dodges it nicely. #T1#
Saputra regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Davis.
Davis passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Davis fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Davis wants to control for a moment but Saputra uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Davis's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Davis is looking to stall here but Saputra recovers full guard.
Davis sitting in guard here, content to control. #T2#
Saputra preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Davis looking to sit in guard and control but Saputra gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Saputra stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Davis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Davis trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saputra won't allow Davis to sweep him here. #SUB#
Saputra sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Davis doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Saputra paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Davis - great work!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jackson Davis!
Our winner, Jackson Davis, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: DC 104: Sitsongrit V Sicarious
Date: Nov 04, 2023

#R1#
Saputra blocks a jab.
Despite the aggression on Saputra's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Sterling ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saputra moves away.
Nice uppercut there from Sterling.
Sterling shoots in for a double leg but Saputra sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Saputra moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice shot by Saputra.
Saputra 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.
Sterling lands with a shot to the body.
Saputra misses with an uppercut. Sterling saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good exchange - Saputra coming out on top.
Sterling looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sterling throws a right and a left that Saputra avoids nicely.
Saputra throws out a counter right but Sterling avoids it with no problem.
Aljamain Sterling seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sterling looks to score with a jab to the body but Saputra is just out of range.
Saputra on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T1#
Saputra lands a jab to the head.
Sterling takes a swing at Saputra's ribcage but misses.
Sterling shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Saputra as he avoids it easily.
Saputra misses with a double jab.
Sterling appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Sterling looks to land a left hand but Saputra moved out of range nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Saputra! But no joy.
Sterling misses with a right hand
and Saputra cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sterling swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Saputra stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Saputra wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aljamain Sterling. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Saputra moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sterling looks for a takedown but Saputra sprawls well.#T2#
Sterling throws a series of punches but Saputra avoids them all with ease.
Despite the aggression on Saputra's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Sterling throws a lazy uppercut #KD2#
and Saputra counters with a crisp right hand that drops Sterling! Saputra lets Sterling back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Sterling is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sterling misses with a wild body shot.
Oh Sterling is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Saputra throws a body shot but no joy.
Sterling seems to have got his legs back now.
Sterling uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Saputra.
Saputra throws a looping overhand right but Sterling ducks down to avoid it.
Sterling throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Saputra.
Saputra looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sterling throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sterling takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sterling or perhaps it was just good defense by Saputra, which made it look bad.
Sterling shoots in for a takedown but Saputra shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
It seemed like Saputra was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T3#
Saputra cracks a nice hook into Sterling's ribs.
Saputra has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#KD2#
Saputra cracks Sterling with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Sterling looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Saputra finish him?
Saputra throws an overhand right that drops Sterling like a sack of potatoes! Saputra dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frendy Saputra!
Frendy Saputra seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Aljamain Sterling spoke after the fight, saying 'Whether it's Bellator, OneFC, World Series, whatever, the door's open for me. Financial stability is the most important thing for me'.

Event: DC 89: Sitsongrit v Battleby
Date: Sep 10, 2023

#R1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Slinger. That's going to slow Saputra down.
Saputra takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #TD#
Slinger throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Saputra was covering up waiting for the punch and Slinger finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Slinger loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Slinger missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Slinger throwing strikes from guard but Saputra blocks nicely.
Saputra working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Slinger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slinger wants to control from the top but Saputra keeps moving.
Slinger throws a big elbow that misses.
Slinger in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1#
Slinger is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Slinger postures up.
Slinger is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Slinger wants to control from the top but Saputra keeps moving.
Slinger in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Slinger throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Saputra works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Slinger missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Saputra looking for a sweep. Not yet Saputra, not yet.
Slinger is looking to work some ground and pound but Saputra has wrist control.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Slinger misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD#
Slinger closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Saputra did well to prevent Slinger getting side control.
Slinger lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Saputra keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Slinger seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Saputra does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Slinger has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Slinger is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Saputra sees it coming and defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Slinger not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Slinger sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Saputra defending well though. #SUB#
Slinger is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Saputra has managed to free his arm - good work.
Slinger missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Slinger in particular looking to stall.
Slinger missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Slinger throwing shots but Saputra is blocking nicely.
We've been hearing that Slinger has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Saputra is holding on to half guard well.
Slinger missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Slinger controlling the pace.
Slinger missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Saputra taking some punishment here, with Slinger in his half guard.
Slinger trying to control the action but Saputra is working from the bottom.
Saputra is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Slinger throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Patrick Slinger dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Slinger looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Saputra is fending him off so far but Slinger persists. Nope, Saputra circles away and we're back to standing.
Slinger changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Saputra tries to avoid it but Slinger manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Saputra to the ground. Saputra escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Slinger is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Saputra can do to turn this around?
Saputra lunges at Slinger with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Slinger's hand.
Slinger with a poor takedown
and Saputra counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrick Slinger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Slinger shoots in for a double leg but Saputra sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A nice side step and Saputra releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#TD#
Slinger feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Slinger is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Slinger throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slinger content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Slinger is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Saputra working a defensive guard here. #T1#
Slinger working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Saputra preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Patrick Slinger overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Saputra is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Slinger in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Slinger cracks Saputra with a solid left hand.
Saputra working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Slinger.
Slinger throwing strikes from guard but Saputra blocks nicely. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Slinger preventing the sweep.
Slinger throws a strike but Saputra rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Slinger looking for a sweep. Not yet Slinger, not yet.
Saputra must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Saputra trying to control but Slinger is working from the bottom.
Slinger looking to hit a scissor sweep but Saputra is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Slinger has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Saputra can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Saputra trying to control the position from guard on top but Slinger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Slinger looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T3##SUB#
Slinger throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Saputra trying to control but Slinger is working from the bottom.
Slinger is adopting a defensive guard.
Saputra slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Saputra trying to control the position but Slinger is working away. #SUB2#
Saputra goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Slinger has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Saputra but great work by Slinger.#T4#
The ground and pound from Slinger seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Saputra is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Slinger is trying to get an arm triangle but Saputra is defending well.
Saputra trying to remain calm as Slinger controls from the top position.
Slinger postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Slinger working the ground and pound. #SUB#
Slinger working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Slinger trying to control the position but Saputra is working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Patrick Slinger dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Slinger turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Frendy Saputra has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Slinger tries for a takedown but Saputra sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Slinger shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Saputra pinned against the cage. Saputra gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Slinger pivots, looking for a leg kick but Saputra is out of range and Slinger settles back down.
Slinger shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Saputra but Saputra pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrick Slinger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saputra looks to land a right hand but Slinger moved out of range.#TD#
Slinger gets the takedown into side control.
Saputra looks to move to half guard but instead Slinger has passed into mount! Damn!
Slinger with the ground and pound from mount. #T1#
Slinger sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Slinger misses with some ground and pound and Saputra recovers position to half guard.
Slinger throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Saputra tries to get to full guard but Slinger has control of the leg.
Saputra tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Slinger has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Saputra avoids a series of strikes thrown by Slinger. #T2#
Saputra avoids a series of strikes thrown by Slinger.
Slinger is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Saputra can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Slinger thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Slinger avoids the attempt from Saputra to control.
Slinger throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Slinger lands a nice shot to the head.
Saputra is bucking up trying to escape but Slinger cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#T3#
Saputra suckers Slinger into throwing a sloppy strike and uses the momentum to reverse the position beautifully! Saputra is now in Slinger's guard! #SUB#
Slinger had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Saputra defends it easily.
Slinger pulls Saputra in to control the position.
Saputra wants to pass the guard but Slinger is keeping the position.
Saputra trying to control the position from guard on top but Slinger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Slinger has his foot on Saputra's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Saputra works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Saputra looking to improve position, pressing down on Slinger's thigh with his hand. Slinger seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Saputra paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Saputra's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Slinger picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Patrick Slinger!
Patrick Slinger decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: DC 73 Farfan vs Kowalski
Date: Jul 23, 2023

#R1#
Saputra moves forwards but Bandit connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We've been hearing reports that Saputra has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Saputra gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bandit throws a shot from downtown. Saputra moves away and avoids it.
Saputra looks to score with a jab to the body but Bandit is just out of range.
Bandit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Saputra.
Bandit paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Saputra steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bandit.
Little Bandit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saputra slips a jab from Bandit.
Saputra lands a nice shot that snaps Bandit's head back. #CUT#It looks like Little Bandit has been cut.
Saputra swings for the body but Bandit moves out of range.
Saputra misses with a hook
and Saputra takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bandit throws a looping overhand right but Saputra ducks down to avoid it. #CL2#
Bandit rushes Saputra and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T1##TD2#
Bandit jumps guard and drags Saputra to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Saputra looking to pass the guard.
Saputra passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Saputra is looking to take a break and control but Bandit is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Saputra tries for a kimura but Bandit is defending well.
The strikes coming from Saputra are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Bandit tries to improve position but can't. #T2#
Bandit manages to work his way to half guard, despite Saputra's best efforts.
Saputra controlling the pace.
Bandit moves into full guard.
Bandit bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Saputra's guard. #REVB#
Saputra keeping moving, preventing Bandit from controlling successfully.
Saputra keeping full guard, as Bandit tries to pass.
Bandit keeps trying to improve his position.
Bandit wants to control from the top but Saputra keeps moving. #T3#
Bandit is pushing down on Saputra's leg trying to pass to half guard. Saputra is fighting to maintain full guard but Bandit has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bandit trying to pass the guard but Saputra defending well. #SUB2#
Bandit is working for a kimura but Saputra is defending it quite comfortably.
Saputra is staying active underneath Bandit, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Bandit is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Saputra doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bandit. #SUB2#
Bandit is working for a submission of some sort. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Saputra is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2#
Bandit seems to be working for a kimura but Saputra defends the submission attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bandit works his way into full mount!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Little Bandit dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Little Bandit's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Bandit cracks Saputra with an open hand slap.
Saputra works the jab nicely.
Bandit throws the left hand but Saputra avoids the punch easily.#CL2#
Bandit moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Bandit pulls guard effortlessly.
Bandit is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Saputra trying to control the position from guard on top but Bandit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saputra passes Bandit's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bandit has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bandit regains full guard. Nicely done.
Saputra has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T1#
Saputra trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Saputra won't allow Bandit to sweep him here.
Bandit looking to control. #SUB2#
Saputra avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Saputra pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bandit is keeping the position for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bandit is on top in guard. #REVB#
Saputra keeping moving, preventing Bandit from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Bandit drops back, looking for a kneebar! Saputra looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Saputra looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Saputra! #REVR##T2#
Saputra is looking to take a break and control but Bandit is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Saputra is trying to get an arm triangle but Bandit is defending well. #SUB#
Saputra tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Saputra has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Saputra tries for a kimura but Bandit is defending well. #SUB#
Saputra is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bandit is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T3#
Saputra tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Bandit is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Saputra misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Bandit is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bandit is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Saputra off and has taken his back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Saputra fending off the submission attempt from Bandit. #T4##SUB2#
Bandit is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Saputra has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Bandit gets his hands free as Saputra looks to control.
Well, with Bandit on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Saputra is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#SUB2#
Bandit working for a choke but Saputra is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bandit has the hooks in. Saputra is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Little Bandit showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Little Bandit'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. This is the final round!#R3#
Bandit tries to clinch but Saputra moves out of range.
Frendy Saputra has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Saputra swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bandit scores with a nice head shot.
Bandit might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A slow jab from Bandit misses its intended target.
A jab from Bandit does it's job there.
Bandit misses the jab.
Saputra is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Saputra walks into a left hand.
Nice defenses there by Saputra.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saputra drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Saputra throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Saputra lands with an uppercut that bounces Bandit off the cage and back into range.#T1#
Nice defenses there by Bandit.
Saputra uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bandit.
Saputra bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bandit takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Saputra throws a right hand that Bandit ducks under and follows up with a left that Bandit also avoids with ease.
Saputra looks to score with a jab to the body but Bandit is just out of range.
Bandit fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Saputra takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Saputra throws an off balance right hand
and Bandit counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC2#Saputra is rocked!
and Bandit counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Saputra! He's just covering up as Bandit starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Little Bandit!

Event: DC 61: Dochenko vs Talvela
Date: Jun 17, 2023

#R1#
Saputra moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CUT#It looks like Nevez Amadaus has been cut.
Amadaus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Saputra is looking for a counter combo.
Saputra throws a big shot that misses.
Saputra throws an off balance right hand
and Amadaus counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Amadaus cracks Saputra with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Amadaus with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Amadaus connects with a high kick.
Saputra missing with a left hand there. Amadaus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Amadaus raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Amadaus missing with a left hand there. Saputra was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Amadaus scores with a nice strike.
Amadaus is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slow jab from Amadaus misses its intended target.
Saputra is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Saputra ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Saputra is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Amadaus throws a jab but it's blocked by Saputra. #T1#
Saputra throws a lazy uppercut
and Amadaus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Saputra misses with an uppercut.
Amadaus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big right from Amadaus misses.
Amadaus jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Amadaus connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Saputra's hands.
Amadaus might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A head kick misses from Amadaus.
Saputra throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Amadaus walks into a jab.
Amadaus lands a nice shot to the body.
Saputra keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Amadaus.#T2#
Amadaus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Saputra throws out the jab.
Amadaus throws out a counter right but Saputra avoids it with no problem.
Amadaus scores with a jab to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Amadaus throws a lazy uppercut #KD#
and Saputra counters with a nice right hand that sends Amadaus toppling to the canvas! Amadaus scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Saputra finish him?!#ROC#Amadaus is rocked!
Amadaus walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Amadaus limp body while Saputra jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Frendy Saputra!
Frendy Saputra decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: DC 52: Nitro vs Maeda
Date: May 14, 2023

#R1#
Sterling takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Saputra avoids a punch combination nicely.
Saputra scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sterling drops his hands momentarily and Saputra takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Saputra stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Saputra wants it to stay on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD2#
Saputra cracks Sterling with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Sterling looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Saputra finish him? #ROC2#Sterling is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sterling throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Saputra's waist but Saputra gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sterling off to one side.
Oh Sterling is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sterling looks to score with a jab to the body but Saputra is just out of range.
Sterling seems to have got his legs back now.#T1#
Saputra throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sterling feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Saputras jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sterling swings for the body but Saputra moves out of range.
Sterling misses with an uppercut. Saputra saw that one coming.
Aljamain Sterling seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saputra displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sterling throws out the jab.
Sterling fails with a takedown attempt.
Saputra swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aljamain Sterling. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Sterling feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Sterling has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T2#
Saputra looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sterling is one step ahead there.
Sterling trying to control but Saputra is working from the bottom.
Sterling advances position into side control!
Sterling advances to mount.
Sterling moves to take his opponent's back.
Saputra staying busy and making it hard for Sterling to control. #T3##SUB#
Sterling working for a choke but Saputra is defending well. #SUB#
Saputra is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Sterling gets his way! #SUB#
Sterling working for a choke but Saputra is defending well. #SUB#
Sterling patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Sterling is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Saputra is defending well though. Sterling let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB#
Sterling has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Saputra has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saputra tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Saputra wants to control but Sterling is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Frendy Saputra will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Sterling uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Saputra has time to react.
Saputra stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Saputra wants it to stay on the feet.
A big right from Saputra misses.
A quick step to the side and Sterling tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Saputra throws out a loose jab but Sterling uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sterling just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sterling jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Saputra swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sterling thows a left - swing and a miss! #KD2#
Oooooh!!! Saputra has knocked Sterling down with a huge combo! Saputra steps away and waves a wobbly Sterling back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#T1#
Sterling misses the shot to the body.
Saputra unleashes a big counter combination but Sterling bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Sterling takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sterling catches Saputra with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sterling rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Saputra counters with a right hand to the body.
Sterling showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Saputra.
Sterling walks into a left hand. #T2#
Saputra throws a body shot but no joy.
Sterling shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Saputra sprawls well. Saputra wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sterling gets slowly back to his feet.
A nice side step and Saputra releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Saputra misses with a right hand
and Sterling counters with a nice body shot.
Sterling shoots in for a takedown but Saputra shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aljamain Sterling. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Sterling dives in and scores a takedown into Saputra's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sterling wants to control from the top but Saputra keeps moving. #T3##SUB#
Sterling drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Saputra manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Sterling has Saputra in his guard.#REVB#
Saputra with a flurry of punches that miss.
Saputra advances to half guard.
Saputra is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Sterling is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Saputra wants to control from the top but Sterling keeps moving.
Saputra tries to free his leg and advance position but Sterling is retaining full guard.
Aljamain Sterling overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
Saputra slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Saputra trying to control the position from guard on top but Sterling is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saputra throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Sterling looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Saputra has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Sterling is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Saputra defends well.
Saputra pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sterling is keeping the position for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frendy Saputra 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! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Sterling swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Saputra scores with a hook to the body. Sterling takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sterling looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Saputra is fending him off so far but Sterling persists. Nope, Saputra circles away and we're back to standing.
Saputra throws out a counter right but Sterling avoids it with no problem.
Saputra scores with a jab. Sterling acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Saputra misses with a double jab
letting Sterling counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sterling fails with the takedown.#T1##TD#
Sterling is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Saputra's half guard.
Sterling is trying to control the action in half guard but Saputra is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Saputra is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sterling's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sterling's back!
Sterling breaks Saputra's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Sterling wants to control from the top but Saputra keeps moving.
Sterling stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Saputra swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sterling throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Saputra works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T2#
Sterling trying to control the position from guard on top but Saputra is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sterling looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sterling trying to control the position from guard on top but Saputra is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sterling trying to move into half guard but instead Saputra has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sterling looking for a sweep. Not yet Sterling, not yet.
Saputra throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T3##SUB2#
Saputra drops back looking for a leg! Sterling is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sterling manages to kick Saputra off! Saputra jumps back into Sterling's guard.
Saputra wants to pass the guard but Sterling is keeping the position.#SUB#
Sterling had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Saputra defends it easily.
Sterling looking to control. #SUB#
Sterling working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Saputra doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Saputra manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sterling wants to sweep but no luck.
Saputra must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Saputra sitting in guard here, content to control. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Saputra drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Sterling manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Saputra has Sterling in his guard.#REVR#
Sterling stands and throws Saputra's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Aljamain Sterling has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
Sterling is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Saputra has escaped the position, nice work there.
Sterling tries to move into full mount but can't pass Saputra's legs.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aljamain Sterling showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Saputra has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Frendy Saputra!
A victorious Frendy Saputra thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Aljamain Sterling stepped up to the mic, saying 'Whether it's Bellator, OneFC, World Series, whatever, the door's open for me. Financial stability is the most important thing for me'.

Event: DC 43: Dye vs Dochenko
Date: Apr 15, 2023

#R1#
Bandit moves forwards but Saputra connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CUT2#It looks like Little Bandit has been cut.#CL#
Bandit has managed to clinch. #BC2#
Saputra breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Bandit rushes Saputra and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bandit wants to stall.
Bandit manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Saputra has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Saputra jumps guard but Bandit turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Saputra tries to score a body lock takedown but Bandit shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A left hand lands to the body for Bandit.
Saputra can't get the takedown.
Little Bandit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frendy Saputra.#TD2#
Saputra wants the takedown. Bandit is fighting it off but Saputra persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Bandit's guard against the cage.
Saputra passes Bandit's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Saputra seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Saputra is working for a submission of some sort.
Saputra prevents Bandit from standing back up. #T1##SUB#
Bandit actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Bandit actively working from the bottom here.
Bandit gets back to full guard.
Saputra trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Saputra works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Bandit is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Saputra pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Saputra is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Saputra is looking for a kimura here. #T2#
Saputra uses his free foot to push down on Bandit's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Bandit.
Bandit working to try and regain half guard.
Saputra pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Bandit is working to get back to half guard.
Bandit tries to hold on but Saputra pushes him away.
Bandit is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bandit wants to control but Saputra is having none of it.#T3#
Bandit keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bandit is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at DF Fitnesscentrum, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Bandit manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Saputra looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bandit with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Saputra is pressing down on Bandit's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bandit is holding on for now.
Bandit manages to get to full guard.
Bandit controls Saputra momentarily but Saputra frees himself. #T4##SUB#
Bandit has his foot on Saputra's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Saputra works his way back into a safe position though.
Bandit looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Bandit looking for a guillotine here but Saputra defends easily.
Saputra pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bandit is keeping the position for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Bandit has his foot on Saputra's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Saputra works his way back into a safe position though.
Saputra passes easily into side control. Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frendy Saputra dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Little Bandit'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#
Bandit fails in his attempt to clinch.
Saputra looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bandit avoids the body shot from Saputra.
Bandit tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Saputra paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bandit throws a right hand that misses
and Saputra counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bandit darts in trying to clinch
and Saputra cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC2#Bandit is rocked!
Bandit tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Saputra counters with a crisp right that sends Bandit to the canvas! Saputra follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frendy Saputra!
An out of breath Frendy Saputra thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Bellicose XIX
Date: Jan 15, 2023

#R1#
Saputra just misses with a punch to the body. #CL2#
Saputra closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Saputra pulls guard.
Widforss cracks Saputra with a solid left hand.
Widforss working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Widforss stopping the sweep attempt from Saputra.
Widforss postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Saputra is adopting a defensive guard.
Widforss preventing the sweep.
Saputra looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saputra can't keep his opponent in guard - Widforss advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Saputra actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Saputra looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Widforss is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T1#
Saputra taking some punishment here, with Widforss in his half guard. #SUB#
Widforss is trying to work for a kimura but Saputra is defending well.
Widforss with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Saputra is not content to let Widforss control the position.#SUB2#
Saputra actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Saputra makes his way to full guard, as Widforss worked for a kimura.
Widforss trying to control but Saputra is working from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Widforss works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Widforss wants to work for an arm triangle but Saputra is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Saputra tries to get to full guard but Widforss has control of the leg.
Widforss is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Widforss wants to take a breather but Saputra is having none of it.
Saputra keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Widforss has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Widforss tries to pass the half guard into mount. Saputra knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Widforss is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Saputra moves into full guard. #T3#
Widforss passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB#
Widforss wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Saputra, who protects the arm well.
Saputra sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Widforss looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Widforss is trying to control. Saputra wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Widforss is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Saputra doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Widforss.
Saputra wants to improve his position but Widforss is controlling well. #T4#
Widforss trying to pass the guard but Saputra defending well.
Widforss throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Widforss is keen to just control but Saputra is a slippery customer.
Widforss scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB#
Widforss is looking for a kimura here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Widforss drops an elbow to the side of Saputra's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tyres Widforss dominated that round.
That's time! Widforss's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Saputra will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #CL2#
Widforss gets tackled into the cage by Saputra. Saputra maintains the clinch.
Widforss throws a head punch that misses. #TD2#
Saputra manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB2#
Saputra looking for a guillotine here but Widforss defends easily.
Saputra working a defensive guard here.
Widforss is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Saputra can do to turn this around?
Saputra keeping moving, preventing Widforss from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Widforss sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Saputra has his foot on Widforss's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Widforss works his way back into a safe position though.
Widforss content to stall in guard here. #T1#
Saputra manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Widforss manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Widforss is trying to control the position but Saputra postures up.
Saputra tries to free his leg and advance position but Widforss is retaining full guard.
Saputra sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Widforss's guard.
Widforss manages to get to full guard.
Saputra tries to free his leg and advance position but Widforss is retaining full guard.
Widforss punching from the bottom - just letting Saputra know he's still in a fight. #SUB#
Widforss had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Saputra defends it easily.
Saputra passes into half guard. #T2#
Saputra moves nicely into side control.
Widforss tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Saputra looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Widforss sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Saputra missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Widforss flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Saputra is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Saputra with the ground and pound but Widforss uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Saputra wants to control from the top but Widforss keeps moving.
Saputra postures up. #SUB#
Widforss looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Saputra won't allow Widforss to sweep him here.
Widforss working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Saputra.
Widforss looking for a sweep. Not yet Widforss, not yet.
Widforss controls Saputra momentarily but Saputra frees himself.
Saputra content to stall in guard here.
Saputra advances to half guard. #T4##SUB2#
Saputra is looking for a kimura here.
Widforss wants to get back to full guard but Saputra has mounted him!#SUB2#
Saputra working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Widforss tries to lock up and control but Saputra gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Widforss tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Widforss tries to hold on but Saputra pushes him away.
Saputra thowing shots but they're missing.
Saputra wants to control the pace but Widforss is squirming around nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frendy Saputra showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##CL2#
Widforss tries to keep at a distance but Saputra has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Saputra manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Widforss trying to control the position from guard on top but Saputra is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Widforss landing with the ground and pound.
Widforss stays in close to Saputra's body and controls the position.
Saputra trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saputra can't keep his opponent in guard - Widforss advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Saputra gets full guard.
Widforss stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Saputra swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Saputra is looking to sweep but instead, Widforss has passed into half guard.
Widforss scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Saputra keeping control of the position.
Saputra is staying active underneath Widforss, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Saputra looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Widforss throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Saputra manages to get to full guard.
Widforss passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T2#
Saputra tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Widforss landing a few strikes.
Widforss tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SUB#
Widforss tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Widforss has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Widforss controls the position. #SUB#
Widforss is trying to get an arm triangle but Saputra is defending well. #T3#
Saputra tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Widforss working the head with strikes.
Saputra manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Widforss is refusing to be controlled, as Saputra sits in half guard.
Saputra passes to full mount!
Widforss regains half guard.#T4#
The fighters are battling for position here. Widforss manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Saputra drops back, looking for a kneebar! Widforss looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Widforss looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Widforss! #REVR##SUB#
Widforss tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Tyres Widforss overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Saputra wants to control but Widforss postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Widforss tries to move to mount but Saputra blocks the move with his legs.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Widforss connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Saputra some visible discomfort.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tyres Widforss showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Widforss has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyres Widforss!

Event: Bellicose X
Date: Dec 11, 2022

#R1#
Saputra misses with a wild body shot.
Soldic lands with a good body shot.
Saputra takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Saputra shoots in for a takedown but Soldic shows good takedown defense.
Soldic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Saputra changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Soldic jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Soldic throws a body shot but no joy.
Soldic throws a shot from downtown. Saputra moves away and avoids it.
Soldic has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Saputra is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Soldic is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#CL#
Saputra gets a clinch.
Soldic lands a left hand that snaps the head of Saputra backwards. #TD#
Saputra drags the fight down to the ground.
Saputra is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Soldic moves into full guard.
Saputra engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saputra in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1#
Saputra trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Soldic is controlling Saputra's posture.
Saputra tries to free his leg and advance position but Soldic is retaining full guard.
Soldic wants to stand up but Saputra is controlling him.
Soldic has his hands on Saputra's head, controlling the position.
Saputra preventing the sweep.
Soldic working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Saputra.
Saputra wants to control from the top but Soldic keeps moving.
Soldic looking for a sweep. Not yet Soldic, not yet. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Soldic has Saputra pulled in close to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Soldic looking to hit a scissor sweep but Saputra is one step ahead there.
Soldic trying to control the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Soldic is controlling Saputra's posture.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Saputra misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Horrible takedown attempt by Saputra or perhaps it was just good defense by Soldic, which made it look bad.
Sime Soldic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saputra slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Saputra throws a jab when Soldic was well out of range.
Saputra uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Soldic.
A big left from Soldic misses.
Sime Soldic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Soldic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saputra moves away.
Saputra lands a lovely overhand right.
Soldic fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Saputra is out of range.
Saputra half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Saputra tries to clinch but Soldic moves out of range.
Soldic throws out a counter right but Saputra avoids it with no problem.
Soldic changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Saputra fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frendy Saputra. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Soldic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saputra moves away.
Soldic swings for the body but Saputra moves out of range.
Soldic throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL#
and Saputra counters by moving into the clinch.
Soldic is trying to break free.
Soldic gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Saputra.
Soldic wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC2#
Soldic breaks the clinch.
Soldic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Soldic throws out a loose jab but Saputra uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Saputra decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saputra wants to free his trapped foot but Soldic is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T4#
Soldic trying to hold on to Saputra's head to control him but Saputra postures up.
Soldic is in trouble now - Saputra has advanced to mount!
Soldic really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Saputra. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Soldic is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Soldic wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Saputra.
Saputra is looking to work his way around to Soldic's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #SUB#
Saputra goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Soldic is on top in guard. #SUB#
Saputra working for a triangle but Soldic defends it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Sime Soldic will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Saputra tries to close the distance and clinch but Soldic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Saputra slips under a jab.
Soldic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Saputra.
Saputra misses with the combination. #CL#
Saputra has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC2#
Soldic breaks from the clinch.
Soldic stuns Saputra with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Saputra throws a series of punches but Soldic moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Soldic.
Soldic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Saputra misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soldic throws a hook but Saputra avoids it easily.
Soldic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Saputra throws out the jab.
Soldic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Saputra.
Soldic tries a quick counter leg kick but Saputra is wise to it.
Soldic jabs at Saputra's body.
Soldic misses with a straight right.
Soldic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Soldic just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
A big left from Soldic misses.
Saputra keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Saputra. Those never looked like landing.
Sime Soldic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Saputra looks to land a right hand but Soldic moved out of range.
Nice jab there from Soldic.
Soldic throws a nice outside leg kick.
Saputra misses with a straight left.
Soldic connects with a solid leg kick.
Saputra throws a nice looking combination but Soldic bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Soldic looks to land a left hand but Saputra moved out of range nicely.
Soldic throws an overhand right that lands on Saputra's shoulder, as Saputra tries to avoid the shot.
Soldic circles away from the clinch attempt.
Soldic scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Saputra doesn't seem bothered though.
Soldic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Saputra tries to clinch up.
Saputra throws a hook to the side of Soldic's head but Soldic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Soldic throws a nice inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Soldic throws out a loose jab but Saputra uses good head movement to avoid it.
As Soldic tries to get set, Saputra tries to push him back and clinch up but Soldic manages to avoid the attempt.#T2#
Donk. Soldic catches Saputra right on the button with a cross.
Soldic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Saputra sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Saputra feinted with a counter takedown.
Soldic throws a shot from downtown. Saputra moves away and avoids it.
Soldic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Saputra ducks under a wild hook from Soldic.#CL#
Saputra closes the distance and clinches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Soldic creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Saputra wants a takedown.
Saputra tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Soldic gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Saputra.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frendy Saputra. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Saputra digs a right hand into Soldic's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Soldic's gas tank.
Soldic wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Saputra lands a left hand.
Soldic lands a hook that snaps the head of Saputra backwards.
Saputra tries to pull guard but Soldic forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC2#
Soldic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Saputra slips a jab from Soldic.#T3#
Soldic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Saputra changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nice uppercut lands for Saputra. That snapped Soldic's head back. #CL#
Saputra moves into the clinch successfully.
Soldic blocking some punches. #BC2#
Soldic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Soldic comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Saputra displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Soldic throws out the jab.
Saputra tries to clinch up.
Soldic feints a counter leg kick.
A good leg kick by Soldic.
Soldic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saputra. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Soldic prevents the takedown attempt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Soldic.
Soldic controlling the action here for a moment.
I was talking to Saputra's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Soldic lands a body punch in the clinch.
Soldic blocking some punches. #T4#
Saputra can't get the takedown.
Saputra is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Soldic to keep the fight standing.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Soldic. #BC2#
Soldic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saputra throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Soldic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Soldic throws a jab but it's blocked by Saputra.
Saputra tries to counter by clinching up but Soldic breaks away and moves out of range.
Saputra throws a hook to the side of Soldic's head but Soldic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Saputra just misses with a punch to the body.
Saputra misses with a looping left.
Soldic misses with a straight left.
Soldic misses with a looping right.
Soldic with the inside leg kick.
Saputra uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Soldic.
Soldic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Soldic tries to work over Saputra's front leg with a kick but Saputra checks it.
Saputra throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Saputra connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Soldic's hands.
Saputra steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Soldic.#CL#
Soldic tries to keep at a distance but Saputra has taken the fight into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sime Soldic 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! This is the final round!#R3#
Soldic takes one to the side of the head.
Saputra tries to close the distance and clinch but Soldic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Saputra tries to close the distance and clinch up but Soldic swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Soldic is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Saputra.
Saputra ducks under a wild hook from Soldic.
Saputra throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Soldic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Saputra moves out of range of the strikes.
Soldic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Soldic misses with an uppercut. Saputra saw that one coming.
Soldic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Saputra.
Saputra misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soldic connects with the punch.
Soldic ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Soldic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saputra misses with a hook.
Soldic just misses with a punch to the body.
Saputra attempts a counter takedown but Soldic avoids it well and moves away.
Soldic lands a really nice looking cross but Saputra seems unphased. #T1#
Saputra fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Soldic manages to avoid it.
Soldic flicks out a counter leg kick but Saputra steps away.
Saputra keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Soldic.
Soldic throws a big shot that misses.
Saputra is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Soldic.
Saputra fails in his attempt to clinch.
Soldic throws out a counter right but Saputra avoids it with no problem.
Saputra misses the shot to the body.
Soldic throws out a loose jab but Saputra uses good head movement to avoid it.
Soldic doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jab from Saputra.
The fight stays on the outside here - Saputra looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Saputra avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Soldic misses with a hook. Saputra ducked under it nicely.
Saputra takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Saputra slips a straight right by Soldic.
Soldic throws a jab but it's blocked by Saputra.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Soldic throws a leg kick which misses Saputra's front leg but catches the back leg as Saputra tries to avoid it.
Soldic keeps the fight on the outside.
Sime Soldic is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Saputra shoots in for a double leg but Soldic sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Soldic blocks a jab.
Soldic now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Good leg kick by Soldic. #CL#
Saputra moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A frustrated look appears on Soldic's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Frendy Saputra has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Soldic is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Frendy Saputra has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Saputra lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Saputra is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Soldic to keep the fight standing.
Soldic is trying to break the clinch but Saputra has him pressed against the cage.
Saputra blocks a body shot from Soldic. #BC2#
Soldic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Soldic throws a low kick but Saputra moves out of range easily.
Saputra on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Soldic. Soldic obviously looking to wear him down.
Saputra throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Soldic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A left lands for Saputra.
Soldic scores with a leg kick.
Soldic lands the left hand.
Saputra looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T3#
Nice defenses there by Soldic.
It seemed like Soldic was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Saputra thows a left - swing and a miss!
Soldic throws an overhand right that lands on Saputra's shoulder, as Saputra tries to avoid the shot.
Saputra tries to clinch but Soldic moves out of range.
Saputra slips under a jab.#CL#
Saputra rushes Soldic and presses him up against the cage.
Soldic lands with a short shot to the head.
Soldic is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2#
Soldic breaks the clinch.
Soldic getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Saputra throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Soldic to counter with a crisp jab.
Saputra walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#TD#
Saputra closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Soldic to the mat! Soldic manages to get full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saputra pushing down on Soldic's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Soldic is trying to control but Saputra passes into side control!
You can see the frustration on Soldic's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4#
Saputra tries to advance to mount but can't.
Saputra prevents Soldic from escaping the position.
Soldic tries to bench press Saputra off him but Saputra keeps the position. #SUB#
Saputra wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Soldic, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Saputra is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Soldic knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Soldic is looking to regain half guard here but Saputra keeps moving and retains side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sime Soldic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Soldic 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: TWG 38 (135lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1
Date: Nov 13, 2022

177 cm
22 yrs
148 lbs

168 cm
19 yrs
141 lbs

Saputra

Silva

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Frendy Saputra! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Marcelo Silva!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Dean Styles and Jonathan Paton.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Saputra has closed the distance and engaged Silva in a clinch. #TD#
Saputra pulls guard successfully.
Silva won't allow Saputra to sweep him here.
Saputra seems keen to control Silva's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Saputra looking to hit a scissor sweep but Silva is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saputra has his hands on Silva's head, controlling the position.
Silva wants to control from the top but Saputra keeps moving.
Saputra controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Saputra is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saputra (2) vs (0) Silva
Saputra looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Saputra has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Silva to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Saputra is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Silva pulls down on the head and he's put Saputra to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Marcelo Silva!
Marcelo Silva took some time post fight to say the following; 'Onde vocês tam escondidos? Vamos Brasil!'.

Event: TWG 38 (135lbs, D3): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Nov 04, 2022

178 cm
25 yrs
140 lbs

177 cm
22 yrs
148 lbs

Lake

Saputra

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jack Lake! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Frendy Saputra!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Trevor Gratis and Yves DeLean.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Lake closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Saputra quickly recovers to half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lake (2) vs (0) Saputra#SUB#
Lake 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.
Lake trying to control from half guard but Saputra is working away. #SUB#
Lake is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Lake prevents Saputra from improving his position.
Saputra is still trying to improve position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lake takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Lake prevents Saputra from improving his position.
Saputra keeps trying to improve his position.
Saputra is pressing down on Lake's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T1#
Lake tries to free his leg and advance position but Saputra is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Saputra has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Lake doesn't defend quickly enough and Saputra has managed to lock this one up! Can Lake escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Saputra on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Frendy Saputra!
A victorious Frendy Saputra thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: TWGC 37 (155lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1
Date: Aug 28, 2022

175 cm
21 yrs
135 lbs

177 cm
21 yrs
155 lbs

Cheese

Saputra

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Richard Cheese! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Frendy Saputra!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Ackerman and Chris Edwards.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Saputra is looking to clinch.
As Saputra tries to get set, Cheese tries to push him back and clinch up but Saputra manages to avoid the attempt.#CL2#
Saputra instigates a clinch. #TD#
Cheese jumps guard.
Cheese looking for a sweep. Not yet Cheese, not yet.
Saputra tries to free his leg and advance position but Cheese is retaining full guard.
Saputra forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Saputra is looking for a kimura here.
Cheese keeping control of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saputra is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T1##SUB2#
Saputra is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cheese doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Saputra.
Saputra wants to take a breather but Cheese is having none of it. #SUB2#
Saputra is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Cheese wants to control but Saputra is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2##SUB2#
Saputra is looking for a kimura but Cheese is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Saputra to get the leverage.
Cheese won't allow Saputra to pass to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saputra wants to control but Cheese is keeping him busy.
Saputra is taking a breather. Cheese says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB2#
Saputra is working for a submission of some sort.
Cheese holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Saputra wants to take a breather but Cheese is having none of it.
Cheese is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Tosen's Home for Lost Boys, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T3#
Cheese won't allow Saputra to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Saputra is looking for a kimura here.
Saputra is looking to pass Cheese's guard but actually Cheese recovers to full guard.
Saputra looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Cheese keeping moving, preventing Saputra from controlling successfully.
Cheese controlling Saputra's posture.
Saputra tries to free his leg and advance position but Cheese is retaining full guard.
Saputra trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Cheese manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cheese (2) vs (0) Saputra
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cheese won't allow Saputra to sweep him here.
Saputra has control of Cheese's left arm, preventing Cheese from doing any damage.
Saputra wants to sweep but no luck. #T5#
Saputra is trying to control the position but Cheese postures up.
Cheese passes Saputra's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Saputra wants to improve his position but Cheese is controlling well.
Saputra is looking to control Cheese's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Saputra avoid being mounted?
Saputra trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Cheese manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Cheese (5) vs (0) Saputra
Saputra tries to reverse the position but Cheese maintains control.#T6#
Cheese controlling from mount.
Saputra is desperately trying to improve his position but Cheese has a good base and remains in mount.
Saputra slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Cheese wants to pass the guard but Saputra is defending well.
Saputra gets back to full guard.
Cheese is looking to pass into half guard but Saputra pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Saputra is in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cheese (5) vs (2) Saputra
Cheese pulls Saputra in to control the position. #T7#
Saputra looking to pass the guard.
Saputra forces his way into half guard.
Saputra wants to control but Cheese is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Saputra is working for a kimura but Cheese is defending it quite comfortably.
Saputra trying to mount his opponent but Cheese defends it. #T8#
Saputra is keen to just control but Cheese is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Saputra is looking for a kimura but Cheese is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Saputra to get the leverage.
Saputra tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cheese knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Saputra is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Saputra trying to advance position but Cheese counters by regaining guard.
Saputra wants to pass the guard but Cheese is keeping the position.#T9#
Cheese keeping moving, preventing Saputra from controlling successfully.
Saputra trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Saputra looking to sit in guard and control but Cheese gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cheese (7) vs (2) Saputra
Saputra looking to control but Cheese passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Saputra looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T10#
Cheese is taking a breather. Saputra says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Saputra has a hand on Cheese's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Cheese takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Score +3 for passing guard: Cheese (10) vs (2) Saputra
Saputra slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Saputra has a hand on Cheese's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Cheese takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Score +3 for passing guard: Cheese (13) vs (2) Saputra
Saputra is working to get back to half guard.
Cheese sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Saputra is wriggling around trying to escape. #T11#
Saputra is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Saputra looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Cheese (16) vs (2) Saputra
Saputra rolls, trying to escape but Cheese keeps control of the position.
Cheese just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up. #T12#
Saputra can't escape the position.
Saputra trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Saputra rolls, trying to escape but Cheese keeps control of the position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Cheese continues to stall.
Saputra can't escape the position. #T13#
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Cheese controlling well, preventing Saputra from escaping the position.
Cheese controlling from the back.
Cheese not allowing Saputra to control his hands.
Cheese slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish. #T14#
You can see the frustration on Saputra's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Saputra is still trying to improve position.
What can Saputra do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Saputra tries to escape but Cheese has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Cheese takes the fight on points by 16 to 2.
After winning the bout, Richard Cheese thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: TWGC 37 (155lbs, D3): New York Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Aug 19, 2022

179 cm
19 yrs
158 lbs

177 cm
21 yrs
155 lbs

Sherk

Saputra

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Steve Sherk! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Frendy Saputra!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Franklyn Lucas and Jorge Garcia.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Saputra forces Sherk back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Saputra manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Sherk wants to pass the guard but Saputra is keeping the position.
Saputra seems keen to control Sherk's posture.
Sherk pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Saputra is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Sherk drops back looking for a leg! Saputra is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Saputra manages to kick Sherk off! Sherk jumps back into Saputra's guard. #SUB2#
Saputra looking for a guillotine here but Sherk defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saputra looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sherk is one step ahead there. #T1#
Sherk advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Sherk (3) vs (0) Saputra
Saputra can't do much from the bottom here.
Saputra tries to buck Sherk off but Sherk is having none of it.
Saputra is trying to control Sherk's posture but Sherk avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saputra is looking for a sweep.
Sherk trying to control the action but Saputra is working from the bottom.
Sherk looking to control but instead Saputra has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.#T2#
Saputra regains full guard. Nicely done.
Saputra keeping full guard, as Sherk tries to pass.
Saputra bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sherk's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sherk (3) vs (2) Saputra
Sherk is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sherk keeping moving, preventing Saputra from controlling successfully.
Saputra must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sherk keeping full guard, as Saputra tries to pass.
Sherk looking to hit a scissor sweep but Saputra is one step ahead there.
Saputra tries to free his leg and advance position but Sherk is retaining full guard. #T3#
Saputra advances to half guard.
Saputra looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Sherk is looking to improve his position.
Saputra wants to pass to mount but Sherk is defending the position.
Saputra is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Sherk (3) vs (5) Saputra
Saputra moves to the back.
Score +3 for taking back: Sherk (3) vs (8) Saputra#T4#
Saputra is riding his opponent, not letting Sherk buck him off.
Sherk trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB2#
Saputra working for a choke but Sherk is defending well. #SUB2#
Saputra is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Sherk has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Saputra patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB2#
Saputra goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Sherk escapes and is now in half guard on top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sherk (5) vs (8) Saputra#T5#
Saputra desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Saputra tries to roll over but Sherk keeps him under control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Saputra manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sherk being controlled here momentarily.
Saputra is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T6#
Saputra pulls Sherk in close to prevent any damage.
Sherk wants to control from the top but Saputra keeps moving.
Saputra is trying to control the position but Sherk postures up.
Saputra is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Sherk looking to pass the guard.
Sherk trying to control the position from guard on top but Saputra is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saputra looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T7#
Sherk trying to control but Saputra is working from the bottom.
Saputra is trying to hold Sherk in close to prevent damage but Sherk has managed to pass into half guard.
Saputra slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Saputra looking for a sweep. Not yet Saputra, not yet.
Saputra is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Saputra manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sherk manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sherk (5) vs (10) Saputra
Saputra is looking to advance position but Sherk has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sherk (9) vs (10) Saputra
Sherk fails to advance to Saputra's back. #T8#
Saputra working to try and regain half guard.
Saputra manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Saputra is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Sherk seems to be looking for submissions.
Saputra is positioning himself well to prevent Sherk advancing to mount.
Sherk is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Sherk (12) vs (10) Saputra#T9#
Saputra manages to control the position for a moment.
Sherk prevents Saputra from getting the reversal.
Sherk is trying to take his opponent's back.
Sherk manages to capitalize on a mistake by Saputra to take his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Sherk (15) vs (10) Saputra
Saputra tries to roll but Sherk sticks to his back.
Sherk tries to keep control of the position but Saputra is staying busy.#SUB#
Saputra defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Sherk's arms.
Saputra is in bad spot here. #T10#
Saputra is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Saputra trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB#
Saputra preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Sherk.
Saputra wants to escape the position.
Sherk is not going to allow Saputra to sit and survive in this position.
Sherk is hanging on to Saputra's back as he tries to escape.
Saputra just trying to survive but Sherk is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Saputra is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Sherk is staying active.#T11#
Saputra tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Saputra tries to hold on but Sherk pushes him away.
Saputra is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Sherk can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Saputra is looking to escape.
Saputra sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Saputra is looking to improve his position. #T12#
Saputra is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Saputra is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sherk's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sherk's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sherk (15) vs (14) Saputra
Sherk is trying to break free.
Saputra wants to control the position but Sherk frees himself and scrambles - Saputra manages to regain control in side control.
Sherk is looking for a sweep.
Sherk holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Saputra is looking to take a break and control but Sherk is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sherk is trying to control Saputra's posture but Saputra avoids it. #T13##SUB2#
Saputra in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Sherk is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Frendy Saputra!
Frendy Saputra seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Slavic FL37 Tres Santos-Bidden
Date: Jul 16, 2022

#R1#
Saputra defending well as Hidal loads up on a big left hand.
Hidal connects with the punch.
Nice defenses there by Saputra.
Saputra gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A left and a right from Saputra both land. Nice combination.
Hidal throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hidal throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Saputra uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hidal.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Saputra has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Saputra scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Saputra tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hidal paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A jab from Saputra finds it's way through Hidal's defenses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hidal looks to land a left hand but Saputra moved out of range nicely.
Hidal drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#TD2#
Saputra looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Hidal!
Saputra has knee on belly and moves into mount. #SUB2#
Saputra looking to secure an arm triangle but Hidal defends it well.
Hidal might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1#
Saputra moves to the back. #SUB2#
Saputra looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Hidal taps!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Frendy Saputra!
A victorious Frendy Saputra thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 06, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Saputra rushes Martins and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Saputra manages to pull guard.
Saputra is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
Saputra has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Martins is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Saputra.
Martins tries to stand but Saputra is controlling his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Saputra's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Martins is looking to take a break and control but Saputra is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Saputra is trying to control Martins's posture but Martins avoids it. #T1#
Saputra tries to control but Martins manages to take his back.
Saputra is really stuck here.
Saputra trying to control but not successfully.
Martins trying to control momentarily.
Martins is not going to allow Saputra to sit and survive in this position.
Saputra rolls, trying to escape but Martins keeps control of the position.
Martins is trying to stick to Saputra's back but Saputra is turning into Martins. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Martins's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Saputra.
Martins lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T2##SUB2#
Martins is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Saputra has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Martins is looking to defend but Saputra has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Martins! Saputra pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Martins taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Frendy Saputra!
Frendy Saputra thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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

#R1#
Salman shoots in for a takedown but Saputra shows good takedown defense.
Salman sets himself, and Saputra steps forward looking for the clinch! Salman avoids it this time.
Saputra slaps away a takedown attempt from Salman, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL2#
Saputra darts in and clinches Salman up against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Saputra is stalling here.
Saputra avoiding damage. #TD2#
Saputra jumps into guard, dragging Salman to the mat.
Salman trying to control but Saputra is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salman controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Saputra looking for a guillotine here but Salman defends easily.
Salman trying to control the position from guard on top but Saputra is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Salman is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Saputra is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB2#
Saputra is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Salman defends well.
Salman looking to pass the guard.
Saputra trying to control the position here.
Salman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Saputra is looking for a triangle but Salman pushes his legs off easily.
Salman trying to control but Saputra is working from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Saputra is looking for a triangle but Salman pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Saputra working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Salman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Salman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Saputra can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Salman controls the pace.
Salman won't allow Saputra to sweep him here.
Saputra looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB2#
Saputra is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Saputra is pulling down on Salman's head. It's preventing any offense from Salman, at least for the moment.#SUB2#
Salman got a little sloppy there for a moment and Saputra has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Salman has managed to get both his arms back between Saputra's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Saputra looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T3#
Salman trying to control the position from guard on top but Saputra is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Saputra not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Salman slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Saputra closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Saputra manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Salman trying to control the position from guard on top but Saputra is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Saputra had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Salman defends it easily.#SUB2#
Saputra throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Saputra keeping moving, preventing Salman from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Saputra is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Salman trying to control but Saputra is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Saputra is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Salman defends well.
Salman tries to free his leg and advance position but Saputra is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Saputra throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Saputra looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Salman trying to control but Saputra is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frendy Saputra dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL2#
Saputra has closed the distance and engaged Salman in a clinch.
Saputra is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Salman is defending well for now.#TD2#
Saputra manages to pull guard.
Saputra is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Saputra being controlled here, momentarily.
Saputra keeping moving, preventing Salman from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Salman avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Saputra is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T1#
Saputra controls Salman momentarily but Salman frees himself.
Salman trying to control the position from guard on top but Saputra is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Saputra is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Salman is aware though and is defending well.
Salman trying to control the position from guard on top but Saputra is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Saputra throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Salman wants to control from the top but Saputra keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Saputra moves into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Salman's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#TD2#
Saputra pulls Salman into guard. #SUB2#
Saputra working for a triangle but Salman defends it easily.
Saputra being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Saputra has his foot on Salman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Salman works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Saputra working for a triangle but Salman defends it easily.
Salman wants to control from the top but Saputra keeps moving.
Saputra is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Salman trying to control but Saputra is working from the bottom. #T3##SUB2#
Saputra looking for a guillotine here but Salman defends easily.
Saputra keeping moving, preventing Salman from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Saputra is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Salman defends well.
Salman trying to control the position from guard on top but Saputra is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saputra is trying to control the position but Salman postures up.
Saputra has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Salman trying to control but Saputra is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Salman fails with a takedown attempt. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#CL2#
Saputra clinches up with Salman and pushes him back against the cage.
Salman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Salman can't get the takedown. #TD2#
Saputra ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Saputra no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Salman trying to control the position from guard on top but Saputra is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saputra looking to control.
Salman passes Saputra's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Saputra looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Salman trying to control from half guard but Saputra is working away.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frendy Saputra showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Salman gets a clinch.
Salman trying to land knees to the body.
Saputra is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Salman drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Saputra keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Salman's efforts to push away.
Salman is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ahmad Salman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Saputra misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salman blocks an elbow strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #TD2#
Saputra has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Salman uses from the top position.
Saputra keeping moving, preventing Salman from controlling successfully. #T1##SUB2#
Saputra is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Salman defends well.
Salman trying to control but Saputra is working from the bottom.
Salman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Salman stands and throws Saputra's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Salman passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Saputra!
Saputra is wriggling around trying to escape.
Salman looking to control and managing it successfully.
Saputra tries to reverse the position but Salman maintains control.
Salman can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Saputra is looking to escape.
Frendy Saputra has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Saputra reaches up and holds on to Salman to control the position.
Salman wants to control the pace but Saputra is squirming around nicely.
Salman is really struggling to control Saputra but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T3#
Saputra is trying desperately to improve position.
Salman wants to control the pace but Saputra is squirming around nicely.
Saputra tries to lock up and control but Salman gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Saputra might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Salman haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Saputra is desperately trying to improve his position but Salman has a good base and remains in mount.
Salman trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Saputra tries to hold on but Salman postures up.
Saputra is squirming around, avoiding Salman's attempts to control the action. #T4#
Saputra wants to control but Salman is having none of it.
Salman wants to control the pace but Saputra is squirming around nicely.
Saputra tries to hold on but Salman pushes him away.
Saputra looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
Salman can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Saputra is looking to escape.
Saputra is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Salman wants to control the pace but Saputra is squirming around nicely.
Ahmad Salman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Salman punching from mount but Saputra doing a good job of avoiding damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ahmad Salman showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Saputra has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29

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

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