Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: C291: Lehto vs Marley
Date: Mar 31, 2024

#R1#
Chukwuma lands a body shot.
Inhanamoto lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CUT#It looks like Tinashe Chukwuma has been cut.
We've been told by Inhanamoto's head coaches at Zombie MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Inhanamoto throws a body shot but no joy.
Chukwuma rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Inhanamoto counters with a big head kick but Chukwuma shrugs it off.
Chukwuma lands with an overhand left.
Inhanamoto gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Chukwuma takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Inhanamoto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chukwuma counters with a body kick.
Chukwuma misses with an uppercut.
Inhanamoto quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Inhanamoto crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Chukwuma - the referee stops the clock and Inhanamoto gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Chukwuma. Inhanamoto manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Tinashe Chukwuma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chukwuma misses the body punch
and Inhanamoto counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chukwuma scores with a hook.
Inhanamoto throws a body shot but no joy.
Inhanamoto has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Chukwuma.
Chukwuma lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Chukwuma takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Inhanamoto swings for the body but Chukwuma moves out of range. #T1#
Inhanamoto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chukwuma manages to avoid it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Chukwuma.
Inhanamoto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chukwuma.
Nice defenses there by Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Chukwuma avoids a kick to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto takes a swing at Chukwuma's ribcage but misses.
Chukwuma looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Inhanamoto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chukwuma.
Chukwuma jabs Inhanamoto right on the nose. Inhanamoto blinks but takes it well.
Inhanamoto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chukwuma 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.
Inhanamoto takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Inhanamoto misses with a head kick.
Chukwuma takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T2#
Chukwuma takes a jab right on the kisser.
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!
Chukwuma throws a front kick that sends Inhanamoto stumbling back into the cage.
Chukwuma throws a shot to the body.
Chukwuma throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Inhanamoto is looking to counter punch.
A big right from Chukwuma misses.
Inhanamoto gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
An inside leg kick lands from Inhanamoto.
Chukwuma missing with a left hand there. Inhanamoto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big right from Chukwuma misses.
A slow jab from Chukwuma misses its intended target.
Inhanamoto moves away from the strike by Chukwuma.
Chukwuma lands with a good body shot.
Chukwuma fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Inhanamoto is out of range.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Chukwuma.
Chukwuma takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T3#
Inhanamoto misses with a kick to the body.
Inhanamoto thumps Chukwuma with a low kick.
Inhanamoto just misses with a punch to the body.
Chukwuma is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Inhanamoto had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Inhanamoto tries to land a body kick
and Chukwuma counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Chukwuma pushes Inhanamoto away with a front kick.
Inhanamoto takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A nice leg kick lands there from Chukwuma.
Chukwuma throws a leg kick
and Inhanamoto counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Chukwuma is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Chukwuma swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Inhanamoto.
Chukwuma lands a head kick!
Good shot there by Inhanamoto.#CUT#That has opened up Tinashe Chukwuma's cut even more.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Inhanamoto looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Chukwuma moves out of range of the body kick from Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto blocks a jab.#T4#
Inhanamoto slips a jab from Chukwuma.
Inhanamoto was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Inhanamoto tries a head kick but it misses.
Inhanamoto takes a jab right on the kisser.
Chukwuma throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Chukwuma tries to move into range but Inhanamoto moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A nice leg kick from Chukwuma, right into the meat of the thigh.
Inhanamoto checks a leg kick nicely.
Chukwuma tests Inhanamoto's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Chukwuma fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Chukwuma lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chukwuma lands a jab to Inhanamoto's midsection.
Chukwuma lands with a good body shot.
Chukwuma throws an overhand right that lands on Inhanamoto's shoulder, as Inhanamoto tries to avoid the shot.
Inhanamoto throws a big counter combination but Chukwuma scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Chukwuma.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tinashe Chukwuma dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tinashe Chukwuma's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Inhanamoto avoids the head kick by Chukwuma.
Inhanamoto lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Chukwuma fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Inhanamoto manages to avoid it.
Inhanamoto turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Chukwuma throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Inhanamoto on the side of the head.
Chukwuma has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chukwuma cracks Inhanamoto with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Chukwuma connects with a body shot that sends Inhanamoto's belly button to the back.
Chukwuma throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Inhanamoto counters with a nice uppercut.
Chukwuma fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Inhanamoto looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Inhanamoto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chukwuma lands the left hand.
Chukwuma paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Inhanamoto tries to land a front kick but Chukwuma steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An inside leg kick from Inhanamoto misses.
Chukwuma works the jab nicely.
Inhanamoto tries a head kick but it misses.
Chukwuma tries to counter with a clinch but Inhanamoto shakes him off and moves away.
Inhanamoto is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T1#
Chukwuma misses with a straight left.
Inhanamoto walks into a stiff left hand from Chukwuma.
Inhanamoto lands an overhand right.
A shot to the liver by Chukwuma. Beautiful body shot.
Chukwuma just misses with a punch to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Inhanamoto misses the target.
Chukwuma lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Inhanamoto will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Inhanamoto darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Chukwuma uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Inhanamoto.
Chukwuma slips under a jab.
Tinashe Chukwuma seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chukwuma motions for Inhanamoto to come forward. Chukwuma throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Inhanamoto misses the target.
Inhanamoto throws the kick towards the body but Chukwuma avoids it.
Chukwuma lands a glancing blow to the side of Inhanamoto's head.
Inhanamoto on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Inhanamoto takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #T2#
Chukwuma stuns Inhanamoto with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Chukwuma throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Inhanamoto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Inhanamoto misses with a hook
and Chukwuma connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chukwuma throws a front kick aimed at Inhanamoto's knee but Inhanamoto avoids it well.
Inhanamoto throws a lazy head kick
and Chukwuma counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chukwuma misses with an uppercut.
Inhanamoto misses with a low kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Chukwuma.
A slow jab from Chukwuma misses its intended target.
Inhanamoto tried to counter with a leg kick but Chukwuma avoided it.
Chukwuma connects with a crisp jab.
Chukwuma loads up on a big right hand but Inhanamoto slips the punch.
Inhanamoto on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Inhanamoto misses with an uppercut.
And Chukwuma responds with a good body kick, but Inhanamoto manages to step out the way in time.#T3#
Chukwuma scores with a crisp jab that stopped Inhanamoto in his tracks.
Inhanamoto is looking to wear down Chukwuma with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Inhanamoto takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Chukwuma moves out of range of the body kick.
A little jabbing left from Chukwuma on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Chukwuma with the inside leg kick.
Chukwuma misses with an uppercut.
Inhanamoto misses with a head kick.
Inhanamoto lands a nice looking kick to the body. Chukwuma takes a step back to recover.
Inhanamoto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Inhanamoto throws a lazy right hand but Chukwuma sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Inhanamoto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chukwuma tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Inhanamoto was well out of range. Poor timing from Chukwuma.
Inhanamoto was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Chukwuma misses with an attempted mid kick.
Inhanamoto appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Chukwuma throws a big shot that misses.
A jab from Inhanamoto finds it's way through Chukwuma's defenses.
Chukwuma is looking to chop away at Inhanamoto's legs. #T4#
Chukwuma blocks the body kick.
Inhanamoto slips a straight right by Chukwuma.
Inhanamoto is looking to slow Chukwuma down with leg kicks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice straight punches there by Chukwuma. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Chukwuma.
Chukwuma throws a chopping leg kick but Inhanamoto manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Inhanamoto lands a nice shot that snaps Chukwuma's head back.
Inhanamoto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chukwuma throws out the jab.
Inhanamoto misses with a kick to the body.
Inhanamoto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A nice side step and Chukwuma releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Chukwuma cracks Inhanamoto with an open hand slap.
Chukwuma scores with a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Inhanamoto misses with a low kick as Chukwuma jumps back.
A slapping leg kick lands for Chukwuma.
Chukwuma with a hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tinashe Chukwuma showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tinashe Chukwuma's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Chukwuma blocks the body kick.
Inhanamoto slips a straight right by Chukwuma.
Chukwuma misses with a straight right.
Inhanamoto looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Chukwuma lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Inhanamoto at a distance.
Chukwuma throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Inhanamoto takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Inhanamoto throws a hook to the side of Chukwuma's head but Chukwuma sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chukwuma looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Chukwuma scoring well with a low kick there. #KD#
Inhanamoto lands a big head kick that sends Chukwuma tumbling to the mat! Inhanamoto takes a step backwards and waves Chukwuma back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Inhanamoto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chukwuma.
Inhanamoto takes one on the button.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Inhanamoto might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
A looping hook to the body misses from Inhanamoto. Chukwuma does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chukwuma keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Inhanamoto dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Chukwuma throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Chukwuma misses with an uppercut.
Inhanamoto is looking to slow Chukwuma down with leg kicks.
Chukwuma takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Chukwuma takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Chukwuma lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Inhanamoto misses with a kick to the body.
Chukwuma lands a nice leg kick that just misses Inhanamoto's sensitive parts.
Inhanamoto defending well as Chukwuma loads up on a big left hand.
Inhanamoto throwing a counter right hand but Chukwuma manages to avoid it.
Inhanamoto fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Chukwuma on the side of the head.
Chukwuma throws a body punch but Inhanamoto moves out of range.
Inhanamoto is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Inhanamoto throws a head kick that misses.
Inhanamoto takes a swing at Chukwuma's ribcage but misses.
Inhanamoto misses with a wild body shot.
Giro Inhanamoto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Good standup being displayed there by Inhanamoto as he connects with a hook.#CUT#The cut above Tinashe Chukwuma's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
A telegraphed right hand from Inhanamoto misses the target.
Inhanamoto avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Inhanamoto appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Inhanamoto throws a head kick but Chukwuma moves out of range.
Chukwuma takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Good leg kick by Chukwuma.
Chukwuma throws a hook to the side of Inhanamoto's head but Inhanamoto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chukwuma finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A solid leg kick lands there for Chukwuma.
Inhanamoto lands a glancing blow to the side of Chukwuma's head.
Chukwuma lands the left hand.
Chukwuma fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Inhanamoto is out of range.
Chukwuma scores with a leg kick.
Inhanamoto doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T3#
Inhanamoto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Inhanamoto is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#KD#
Inhanamoto feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Chukwuma sprawling to the canvas! Chukwuma rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Inhanamoto finish him?!
Inhanamoto closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Chukwuma! Inhanamoto dives in looking to finish! Chukwuma is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Giro Inhanamoto!
Giro Inhanamoto thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: C283: Matsuzaka vs Talvela II
Date: Mar 03, 2024

#R1#
Chai scores with a body shot.
Inhanamoto throws the kick towards the body but Chai avoids it.
Inhanamoto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Inhanamoto on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Chai fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Inhanamoto on the side of the head.#CUT2#It looks like Giro Inhanamoto has been cut.
Inhanamoto looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Inhanamoto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chai throws a big counter head kick but Inhanamoto avoids it with no problem.
Inhanamoto looks for the body kick but Chai saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab, jab by Chai - just one landing.
Chai tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Inhanamoto manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice body punch from Inhanamoto. #T1#
Chai wants to clinch up but Inhanamoto keeps it at a distance.
Inhanamoto half committed to a counter leg kick.
Inhanamoto is looking to slow Chai down with leg kicks.
Inhanamoto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chai tries a quick counter leg kick but Inhanamoto is wise to it.
Chai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Inhanamoto.
A jab from Chai does it's job there.
Inhanamoto defending well as Chai loads up on a big left hand.
Chai throws an off balance right hand
and Inhanamoto counters with a nice leg kick. #T2#
Chai walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CUT#It looks like Ghost Chai has been cut.
Inhanamoto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chai.
Chai connects with a solid leg kick.
A head kick misses from Chai.
Inhanamoto wants to slow Chai down by chopping away at his legs.
Inhanamoto throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Chai counters with a solid body kick. #T3#
Chai tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Inhanamoto paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A telegraphed right hand from Chai misses the target.
Chai paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Chai lands a nice hook to Inhanamoto's body. Inhanamoto takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Inhanamoto misses with a body kick.
Chai buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Chai dips to his left and cracks Inhanamoto with an uppercut!#T4#
Inhanamoto throws a wild body kick that Chai sees coming a mile off.
A swing and a miss from Chai.
Inhanamoto throws a sloppy head kick and Chai moves out of range easily.
Chai throws a big counter head kick but Inhanamoto avoids it with no problem.
Chai tries to clinch but Inhanamoto is having none of it.
Inhanamoto is looking to counter with a body kick.
Chai jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ghost Chai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chai lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Inhanamoto looks to score with a jab to the body but Chai is just out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ghost Chai dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL2#
Chai drives through and clinches with Inhanamoto against the cage.
Inhanamoto blocking some punches.
Chai looking to throw knees to the head but Inhanamoto is blocking nicely.
Inhanamoto tries a body shot but Chai blocks it.
Still in the clinch, Inhanamoto scores with a nice short uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Chai creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Chai working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Chai has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chai keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Inhanamoto's efforts to push away.
Inhanamoto lands a left hand.
Inhanamoto takes a knee to the side of the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Chai creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Chai.
A body shot lands from Chai.
Chai misses with some punches.
Inhanamoto blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chai tries a knee to the head but Inhanamoto blocks it.
Inhanamoto is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Chai working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chai. #T1#
Inhanamoto can't find room to land a body shot as Chai controls the action.
Chai misses with a punch on the inside.
Inhanamoto can't find room to land a body shot as Chai controls the action.
Inhanamoto can't find room to land a body shot as Chai controls the action.
Chai lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Inhanamoto tries to break the clinch but Chai is controlling the position.
Chai misses with a knee to the head.
Chai scores with a nice hook to the head.
Inhanamoto prevents a body shot from Chai.
Chai prevents a body shot from Inhanamoto.
Chai connects with a nasty looking knee right to Inhanamoto's face.
A short right from Chai on the inside.
Inhanamoto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chai's elbow.
Chai softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Inhanamoto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Inhanamoto struggles to land a body shot inside as Chai controls his hands.
Inhanamoto has had enough of the clinch but Chai keeps him there for the moment.
Chai throws a punch but it's blocked by Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto prevents a body shot from Chai.
Chai lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Chai is leaning against Inhanamoto and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Inhanamoto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Inhanamoto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Inhanamoto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Inhanamoto works on Chai's body with a couple of short punches.
Chai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chai lands a hook that snaps the head of Inhanamoto backwards.
Inhanamoto presses Chai against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short body shot lands from Inhanamoto as the two fighters clinch.
Inhanamoto prevents a body shot from Chai.
Chai presses Inhanamoto against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Chai missing with knees to the body.
Chai lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Inhanamoto.
Chai scores with a shoulder strike.
Chai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Inhanamoto takes a knee right on the jaw!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chai.
Chai misses with a knee to the head.
Chai misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
Inhanamoto wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Chai throws a knee to the head but misses.
Inhanamoto takes a shot to the head.
Chai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chai lands a left hand that snaps the head of Inhanamoto backwards.
Chai lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Inhanamoto backwards.
Inhanamoto doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Inhanamoto's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Good exchange - Chai coming out on top.#ROC2#Inhanamoto is rocked!
Inhanamoto defending well as Chai loads up on a big left hand.
Donk. Chai catches Inhanamoto right on the button with a cross.
Oh Inhanamoto is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Inhanamoto ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Inhanamoto seems to have got his legs back now.#T4#
Chai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Inhanamoto misses the target.
Chai throws a poor cross that misses
and Inhanamoto counters with a nice low kick that buckles Chai's knee momentarily.
Ghost Chai seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Inhanamoto.
Nice defenses there by Chai.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Inhanamoto looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Chai tries to clinch
and Inhanamoto counters with a straight right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ghost Chai showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Inhanamoto misses with the body kick
enabling Chai to counter with a crisp jab.
Chai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Inhanamoto appears to be looking for a big counter.
Chai throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Chai jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Inhanamoto was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Inhanamoto throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Chai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai tries to clinch up.
Inhanamoto throws a body kick that misses
and Chai counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Inhanamoto throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL2#
and Chai counters by moving into the clinch.
Chai cracks Inhanamoto on the chin with a massive knee! He's been separated from consciousness before he even hits the floor! Absolutely fantastic knee and a brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Ghost Chai!
Ghost Chai seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: C277: Kreischer vs Marley
Date: Feb 11, 2024

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Inhanamoto takes a swing at Rivera's ribcage but misses.
Inhanamoto cracks Rivera with a right hand to the side of the head.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Rivera swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Inhanamoto lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Inhanamoto lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rivera circles away quickly and effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Inhanamoto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rivera replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Inhanamoto blocks it well.
Inhanamoto connects with a single shot there.#T1#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Inhanamoto. Rivera shrugs it off though.
A big left from Inhanamoto misses.
Rivera shapes to counter with a head kick.
Inhanamoto looks to land a left hand but Rivera moved out of range nicely.
Inhanamoto throws a big shot that misses.
A low kick from Inhanamoto misses
and Rivera counters with an outside leg kick.
Inhanamoto scores with a punch to the head.
Giro Inhanamoto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Rivera missing with a left hand there. Inhanamoto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Inhanamoto throws a poor cross that misses
and Rivera counters with a right hand to the body. #CL#
Inhanamoto closes the distance and clinches.
Inhanamoto lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Inhanamoto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rivera working Inhanamoto over with knees to the body.
I was talking to Inhanamoto's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Inhanamoto.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rivera scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rivera blocks a body shot from Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto can't find room to land a body shot as Rivera controls the action.
Inhanamoto tries to throw a body punch but Rivera avoids it by throwing Inhanamoto back against the cage.
Rivera blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rivera lands with a short shot to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Giro Inhanamoto has been cut.#T3#
Rivera tries to land knees in the clinch but Inhanamoto avoids the damage to the body.
Rivera misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Rivera breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Inhanamoto throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Rivera counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Inhanamoto swings for the body but Rivera moves out of range.
Rivera appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Inhanamoto throws a sloppy body shot #KD2#
and Rivera counters with a nice right hand that sends Inhanamoto toppling to the canvas! Inhanamoto scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Rivera finish him?!#ROC2#Inhanamoto is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Inhanamoto swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rivera.
Rivera moves out of range as Inhanamoto throws a body kick. #T4#
Rivera throws a lazy body kick
and Rivera takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Inhanamoto fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Inhanamoto throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rivera sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A head kick misses from Rivera.
Inhanamoto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rivera manages to avoid it.
Rivera looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Inhanamoto cracks a nice hook into Rivera's ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Giro Inhanamoto will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Giro Inhanamoto's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Inhanamoto lands with a cross.
Inhanamoto digs a good hook to Rivera's body.
Rivera drops his hands momentarily and Inhanamoto takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Inhanamoto.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Inhanamoto lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Rivera has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rivera and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Inhanamoto misses with a double jab
and Rivera counters with a stiff right hand.
Giro Inhanamoto is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Inhanamoto lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Inhanamoto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rivera.
Inhanamoto swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rivera uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Inhanamoto.
And Rivera responds with a good body kick, but Inhanamoto manages to step out the way in time.
Rivera throws a right hand that misses
enabling Inhanamoto to counter with a crisp jab.
Inhanamoto scores with a body shot. #T2#
Inhanamoto dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rivera. That did some damage!
Inhanamoto wants to land a leg kick but Rivera is out of range.
Rivera is looking for the big counter here.
Inhanamoto connects with an inside leg kick.
Rivera throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#KD2#
Rivera cracks Inhanamoto with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Inhanamoto looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Rivera finish him?
Oh Inhanamoto is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Inhanamoto throws a right hand that misses
and Rivera counters with a nice body shot.
Inhanamoto is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Rivera doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Inhanamoto crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Inhanamoto's bad books for that mishap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Malcolm Rivera!
During a confident post fight interview, Malcolm Rivera thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: C271: Kreischer vs Lehto II
Date: Jan 21, 2024

#R1#
Thomas scores with a jab to the body.
Thomas tries to land a front kick but Inhanamoto steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Inhanamoto misses with a hook.
Thomas let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Thomas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Crunch! Thomas slams his shin into Inhanamoto's torso.
Thomas takes a swing at Inhanamoto's ribcage but misses.
Thomas misses with a low kick.
Derrick Thomas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Inhanamoto throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Thomas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Giro Inhanamoto has been cut.
Thomas tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Inhanamoto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Thomas has managed to clinch.
Inhanamoto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto can't find room to land a body shot as Thomas controls the action.
Thomas misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Inhanamoto misses with the head strike.
Thomas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Inhanamoto tries a body shot but Thomas blocks it.
Inhanamoto lands with a light punch inside.
Thomas struggles to land a body shot inside as Inhanamoto controls his hands.
Thomas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thomas is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Inhanamoto throws a punch but it's blocked by Thomas .
A head punch on the inside from Inhanamoto fails to land.
Thomas digs a right hand into Inhanamoto's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Inhanamoto's gas tank.
Inhanamoto misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Thomas breaks from the clinch.
Thomas swings for the body but Inhanamoto moves out of range.
Inhanamoto throws a quick counter head kick but Thomas was just out of range.
Inhanamoto goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CUT#It looks like Derrick Thomas has been cut.
Inhanamoto looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Inhanamoto drops his hands momentarily and Thomas takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Inhanamoto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
Both fighters circling a little - Thomas finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Thomas is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Inhanamoto rather than just go for the knockout.
Inhanamoto is breathing heavily.
Thomas scores with a sloppy right hand. Inhanamoto should have avoided that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thomas looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Inhanamoto moves out of range of the strikes.
Inhanamoto tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Thomas feints and then cracks Inhanamoto's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Inhanamoto down.
Thomas tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick from Inhanamoto lands but Thomas takes it in his stride.
Thomas cracks a nice hook into Inhanamoto's ribs.
Thomas defending well as Inhanamoto loads up on a big left hand. #T3#
Inhanamoto moves out of range as Thomas strikes.
Thomas closes the distance looking to clinch
and Inhanamoto cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thomas just misses with a punch to the body.
Inhanamoto walks into a straight right hand from Thomas .
Thomas has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Good exchange - Inhanamoto coming out on top.
Thomas throws a low kick but Inhanamoto moves out of range easily.
Thomas moves out of range of the strikes.
Some bone on bone action there as Thomas checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Thomas looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T4#
Inhanamoto checks a leg kick.
Thomas throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Inhanamoto counters with a nice uppercut.
Thomas throws a lazy uppercut
and Inhanamoto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Thomas tried to score with a low kick but Inhanamoto checks it.
Inhanamoto swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Thomas scores with a jab to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thomas scores with a jab to the head.
Thomas lands a body shot.
Inhanamoto waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thomas .
Thomas swings for the body but Inhanamoto moves out of range.
Inhanamoto is looking to counter with head kicks.
Thomas has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Thomas swings for the body but Inhanamoto moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Derrick Thomas dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Thomas pushes Inhanamoto up against the cage in a clinch.
Thomas throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Inhanamotos head.
Thomas digs a right hand into Inhanamoto's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Inhanamoto's gas tank.
A left hand lands to the body for Thomas .
Thomas lands with a left to the head.
Thomas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thomas can't find room to land a body shot as Inhanamoto controls the action.
Inhanamoto has a couple of punches blocked by Thomas .
Inhanamoto struggles to land a body shot inside as Thomas controls his hands.
Thomas is trying to stall.
Inhanamoto blocks a body shot from Thomas .
Thomas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Inhanamotos head.
Inhanamoto lands an uppercut.
Thomas lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Thomas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thomas leaning against his opponent.
Thomas misses with a body punch.
Inhanamoto misses with some punches. #T1#
Thomas working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Inhanamoto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thomas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thomas misses with a body punch.
Thomas tries to work over Inhanamoto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Thomas takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Inhanamoto lands a body shot in the clinch.
Inhanamoto misses with a punch on the inside.
Inhanamoto blocks a body shot from Thomas .
Inhanamoto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thomas stalling in the clinch but Inhanamoto improves position.
Thomas gets through Inhanamoto's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Thomas can't find room to land a body shot as Inhanamoto controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thomas .
Inhanamoto misses with a punch on the inside.
Inhanamoto tries to throw a body punch but Thomas avoids it by throwing Inhanamoto back against the cage.
Inhanamoto misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Thomas fails to land.
Derrick Thomas seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Inhanamoto tries a body shot but Thomas blocks it.
Inhanamoto has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.#T2#
Inhanamoto scores with a shot to the side of Thomas 's head.
Thomas tries to work over Inhanamoto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Inhanamoto lands with a short shot to the head.
Thomas tries to work over Inhanamoto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Still in the clinch, Inhanamoto scores with a nice short uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Inhanamoto prevents a body shot from Thomas .
Inhanamoto misses with a body punch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Inhanamoto lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Thomas looking to slow down the pace here.
Thomas misses with a body punch.
A short left from Thomas . #BC2#
Thomas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thomas missing with a left hand there. Inhanamoto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T3#
Thomas on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Thomas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Inhanamoto manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Inhanamoto goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Thomas scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Inhanamoto scores with a kick to the body.
A shot to the body from Thomas misses
and Inhanamoto counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Inhanamoto shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Thomas misses with the combination.
Inhanamoto rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #KD2#
and Thomas counters with a crisp one two that drops Inhanamoto! Thomas thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Inhanamoto to his feet! Inhanamoto is in big trouble!#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thomas takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Inhanamoto with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Thomas to score with a decent uppercut.
Thomas explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Thomas scores with a hook to the body. Inhanamoto takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Inhanamoto sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Thomas clobbers Inhanamoto with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #ROC2#Inhanamoto is rocked!
Thomas throws a quick inside leg kick.
Thomas throws a body kick that misses
and Inhanamoto counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Thomas thinking.
Inhanamoto walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Thomas ! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Derrick Thomas !
Our winner, Derrick Thomas , 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: C264: Titus vs Martin
Date: Dec 31, 2023

#R1#
Inhanamoto throws an off balance right hand
and Line counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Inhanamoto misses with a hook.
Line moves away from the strike by Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Line.
Line looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Inhanamoto throws a poor cross that misses
and Line counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Line swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Inhanamoto.#CUT2#It looks like Giro Inhanamoto has been cut.
Inhanamoto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Line.#T1#
Inhanamoto throws a hook to the side of Line's head but Line sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Line defending well as Inhanamoto loads up on a big left hand.
Line bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Inhanamoto's head backwards.
The crowd cheers as Inhanamoto lands an impressive looking overhand right. Line doesn't seem phased though.#KD2#
Line lands a left and a right that send Inhanamoto crashing to the mat, dazed. Line thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Inhanamoto is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Inhanamoto fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CUT#It looks like Gothic Line has been cut.
Inhanamoto misses with a kick to the body
and Line counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Inhanamoto scores with a push kick.
Line tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Inhanamoto manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Inhanamoto ducks under a wild hook from Line.
Inhanamoto throws a looping overhand right but Line ducks down to avoid it.
Inhanamoto misses the jab.
Line swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T3#
Inhanamoto jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Line avoids the head kick by Inhanamoto.
The fighters circling - Line throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Inhanamoto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Inhanamoto takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Line slips a straight right by Inhanamoto.
Line swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T4#
A slow jab from Inhanamoto misses its intended target.
Line throws out a counter right but Inhanamoto avoids it with no problem.
Inhanamoto comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Line throws a head kick that misses.
Inhanamoto is looking to counter with a body kick.
Line looks to score with a jab to the body but Inhanamoto is just out of range.
As Line backs away, Inhanamoto returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Line has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Inhanamoto uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Line.
Inhanamoto appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Line avoids the body shot from Inhanamoto.
Line displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Inhanamoto throws out the jab.
It seemed like Line was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gothic Line dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Inhanamoto on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Line blocks a jab.
Line bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Inhanamoto looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Line tries a head kick but it misses.
Inhanamoto misses with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Inhanamoto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Line is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Inhanamoto with a body shot.
Line lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T1#
Inhanamoto staying out of range there.
Line takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Inhanamoto on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Inhanamoto throws the left hand but Line avoids the punch easily.
Line avoids the head kick by Inhanamoto.
Line walks into a left hand. #T2#
Line avoids the body shot from Inhanamoto.
Line misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Inhanamoto.
A shot to the body from Line misses
and Inhanamoto counters with a nice uppercut.
Inhanamoto just misses with a punch to the body.
Line looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Inhanamoto waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Line.
Line swings for the body but Inhanamoto moves out of range. #T3#
Line throws a lazy uppercut
and Inhanamoto counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Line feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Inhanamotos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Inhanamoto throws an off balance right hand
and Line cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Inhanamoto throws a jab when Line was well out of range.
Inhanamoto slips a straight right by Line.
Inhanamoto throws a poor cross that misses
and Line cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#KD#
Inhanamoto drops Line with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Line looks back up at him and smiles so Inhanamoto waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Line misses with a body shot.
Line misses with a lunging right hand
and Inhanamoto counters with a left to the body. #KD#
Inhanamoto feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Line sprawling to the canvas! Line rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Inhanamoto finish him?! #ROC#Line is rocked!
Line digs a good hook to Inhanamoto's body.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Line plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Inhanamoto throws an overhand right that lands on Line's shoulder, as Line tries to avoid the shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Giro Inhanamoto dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Inhanamoto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Inhanamoto throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Inhanamoto misses with a double jab.
Inhanamoto uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Line has time to react.
Line misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Inhanamoto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Inhanamoto looks to land a left hand but Line moved out of range nicely.
Line looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
Inhanamoto moves out of range as Line strikes.
Inhanamoto throwing a counter right hand but Line manages to avoid it.
Inhanamoto misses with an uppercut
and Line counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Line connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Line throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Inhanamoto throws a hook but Line avoids it easily.
Inhanamoto misses with an attempted mid kick.
Line looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T2#
Line scores with a nice right hand.
Inhanamoto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Line.
Inhanamoto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Line was well out of range. Poor timing from Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto just misses with a punch to the body.
A little jabbing left from Line on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Line scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Line ducks under a wild hook from Inhanamoto.#T3#
Line throws a series of punches but Inhanamoto avoids them all with ease.
Inhanamoto looks to throw a body kick
and Line counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Inhanamoto misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Inhanamoto avoids a punch combination nicely.
Line doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Giro Inhanamoto is winning the standup battle so far.#T4#
Inhanamoto blocks a head kick by Line.
Inhanamoto misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Line to counter with a crisp jab.
Inhanamoto misses the jab.
Line is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Line is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto is looking to counter punch.
Line moves out of range of the body kick from Inhanamoto.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gothic Line.
I think Line 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: C257: Lehto vs Inhanamoto II
Date: Dec 10, 2023

#R1#
A leg kick checked by Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto thinks about the counter body kick.
Lehto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Inhanamoto gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lehto.
Inhanamoto has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lehto.
Lehto lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lehto misses with a combination
and Inhanamoto counters with an outside leg kick.
Lehto looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Inhanamoto! But no joy.#T1#
Lehto moves away from the strike by Inhanamoto.
Lehto misses with a head kick.
Inhanamoto is looking for the big counter here.
Inhanamoto misses with a low kick.
A swing and a miss from Inhanamoto.
Lehto appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Lehto misses with a hook to the body
and Inhanamoto counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Inhanamoto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lehto is looking to counter with a body kick.#T2#
Nice body kick from Lehto.
Inhanamoto fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lehto on the side of the head.
A big left from Inhanamoto misses.
A shot to the body from Lehto misses
and Inhanamoto counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lehto scores with a three punch combo! #CUT#It looks like Giro Inhanamoto has been cut.
Lehto thows a leg kick but Inhanamoto checks it
and Inhanamoto counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Inhanamoto avoids the body shot from Lehto. #T3##KD#
Lehto drops Inhanamoto with a beautiful combination! Inhanamoto stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Lehto is looking for the KO!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Inhanamoto checks a leg kick.
Lehto throws a combination that misses
and Inhanamoto counters with a left and a right that stings Lehto.
Inhanamoto fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lehto throws a good cross that connects.
Lehto misses with a body punch
and Lehto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lehto throws a body kick that misses
and Inhanamoto counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Inhanamoto steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Lehto. That one must have hurt.
Lehto pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lehto is looking to wear down Inhanamoto with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Lehto thuds his shin into the meat of Inhanamoto's side.
Lehto misses the shot to the body.
A head kick from Lehto lands but Inhanamoto takes it in his stride.
Lehto swings for the body but Inhanamoto moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Charon Lehto dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Giro Inhanamoto's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Inhanamoto swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lehto connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A swing and a miss from Lehto.
Charon Lehto is winning the standup battle so far.
Inhanamoto gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lehto.
Lehto jabs Inhanamoto to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Inhanamoto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lehto.
And Lehto counters with a quick kick to the body but Inhanamoto blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lehto fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto is looking to land body kicks.#T1#
Lehto throws a nice looking combination but Inhanamoto bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A countering left hand to the body from Inhanamoto misses.
Lehto scores with a jab to the jaw.
Charon Lehto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice combination there by Lehto.
Inhanamoto missing with a left hand there. Lehto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Inhanamoto takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lehto ducks under a wild hook from Inhanamoto.
Lehto swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lehto is looking to slow Inhanamoto down with leg kicks. #T2#
Inhanamoto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Inhanamoto takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lehto is looking to chop away at Inhanamoto's legs.
Lehto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lehto throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Lehto blocks it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lehto walks into a straight right hand from Inhanamoto.#T3#
Inhanamoto misses with a leg kick #KD#
and Lehto counters with a head kick that drops Inhanamoto to the mat! Inhanamoto scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC#Inhanamoto is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Giro Inhanamoto's cut even more.
Lehto takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Inhanamoto is still on wobbly legs! Can Lehto finish him?
Inhanamoto takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Inhanamoto seems to have recovered his senses.
Lehto cracks Inhanamoto with a right hand to the side of the head.
Inhanamoto throws a head kick but Lehto moves out of range.
Inhanamoto throws a front kick aimed at Lehto's knee but Lehto avoids it well. #KD#
Lehto lands a left and a right that send Inhanamoto crashing to the mat, dazed. Lehto thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lehto fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Inhanamoto.#KD#
Lehto cracks Inhanamoto with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Lehto has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Inhanamoto to stand back up!
Lehto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Inhanamoto manages to avoid it.
Lehto comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lehto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Inhanamoto can do to turn this around?
Lehto stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto looks to score with a jab to the body but Lehto is just out of range.
Lehto swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Charon Lehto dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Giro Inhanamoto's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R3#
Lehto throws a sloppy head kick and Inhanamoto moves out of range easily.
Lehto misses with a double jab
and Inhanamoto counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Inhanamoto misses with a hook
and Lehto connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lehto misses with a kick to the body
enabling Inhanamoto to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD#
Lehto lands a left and a right that send Inhanamoto crashing to the mat, dazed. Lehto thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Inhanamoto uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T1#
Lehto slips under a jab from Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Inhanamoto checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Inhanamoto doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A nice inside leg kick there by Inhanamoto. That's going to slow Lehto down.
Lehto wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Inhanamoto avoids a punch combination nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Inhanamoto! But no joy.#T2#
Lehto fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Inhanamoto looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Inhanamoto throws a jab but it's blocked by Lehto.
It looked like Lehto was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Lehto misses with a looping right.
Inhanamoto let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Inhanamoto avoids the body shot from Lehto.
Inhanamoto throws out a counter right but Lehto avoids it with no problem.#T3#
Lehto throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Inhanamoto looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lehto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lehto was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Lehto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Inhanamoto.
Lehto lands a body shot.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Inhanamoto might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Lehto has got the better of the exchanges.
Inhanamoto takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lehto throws a front kick aimed at Inhanamoto's knee but Inhanamoto avoids it well.
A countering left hand to the body from Inhanamoto misses.#T4#
Nice defenses there by Lehto.
Inhanamoto on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lehto swings for the body but Inhanamoto moves out of range.
Lehto lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Inhanamoto circles away quickly and effectively.
Inhanamoto thinks about the counter body kick.
Lehto throws a lazy head kick
and Lehto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Inhanamoto walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lehto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Inhanamoto manages to avoid it.
It seemed like Inhanamoto was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Charon Lehto clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Giro Inhanamoto's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Lehto throws a right and a left that Inhanamoto avoids nicely.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Lehto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto is looking for the big counter here.
Inhanamoto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Inhanamoto tries a quick counter leg kick but Lehto is wise to it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lehto darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Inhanamoto throws a hook but Lehto blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Inhanamoto avoids the body shot from Lehto.
Inhanamoto on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T1#
Inhanamoto lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Inhanamoto on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Inhanamoto avoids a kick to the body.
Lehto misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lehto throws a head kick but Inhanamoto moves out of range.
Lehto thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Inhanamoto if he has to take too many more of those. #T2#
Lehto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Inhanamoto is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lehto with a body shot.
Lehto misses with a leg kick.
Lehto throws a low kick but Inhanamoto avoids it.
Lehto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Inhanamoto throws a body shot but no joy.
Lehto quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Inhanamoto on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T3#
Inhanamoto fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lehto.
Lehto takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lehto misses with a low kick.
Lehto throws a head kick but Inhanamoto moves out of range.
Inhanamoto shapes to counter with a head kick.
Inhanamoto takes a swing at Lehto's ribcage but misses.
Inhanamoto lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T4#
Inhanamoto tries a head kick but it misses.
Lehto takes a swing at Inhanamoto's ribcage but misses.
Inhanamoto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lehto throws out the jab.
Inhanamoto takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Inhanamoto throws a head kick that misses.
Lehto appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Inhanamoto misses with an uppercut
and Lehto counters with a thumping low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Charon Lehto had his way with Giro Inhanamoto in that round.
The cut man is working on Giro Inhanamoto's cut.
That's time! Lehto's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R5#
Inhanamoto doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Inhanamoto tries a head kick but it misses.
Inhanamoto tests Lehto's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lehto throws a half hearted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lehto is looking to land body kicks.
Lehto misses with a head kick. #T1#
Lehto scores with a head kick.
Inhanamoto misses with a wild body shot.
Lehto throws a body shot but no joy.
Inhanamoto throws a jab when Lehto was well out of range.
Inhanamoto has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Inhanamoto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A punch combination from Lehto misses. #T2#
Lehto misses with a straight left.
Inhanamoto delivers a nice body kick.
Inhanamoto throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lehto connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lehto ducks under a wild hook from Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto motions for Lehto to come forward. Inhanamoto throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Inhanamoto rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lehto counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Lehto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A good leg kick by Lehto.
Inhanamoto moves out of range of the body kick from Lehto.
Inhanamoto swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lehto scores with a sloppy right hand. Inhanamoto should have avoided that one.
Lehto just misses with a punch to the body.
A nice side step and Inhanamoto releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Lehto takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T4#
Inhanamoto is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Lehto moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charon Lehto!
Charon Lehto retains his heavyweight title!
After the fight, Charon Lehto was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: C253: Lehto vs Blank
Date: Nov 26, 2023

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Inhanamoto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A slapping leg kick lands for Inhanamoto.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Marley keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Marley tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Inhanamoto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Inhanamoto throws out a counter right but Marley avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Inhanamoto chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Inhanamoto connects with an inside leg kick.#T1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Marley.
Marley moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Marley misses the body punch
letting Inhanamoto counter with a right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Ezekiel Marley has been cut.
Inhanamoto lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Marley lands with a nice body punch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Inhanamoto.
A little feinted left hand from Marley on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
Inhanamoto steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Marley. That one must have hurt.
Marley connects with an inside leg kick.
Inhanamoto misses with a kick to the body
and Marley counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Inhanamoto has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Marley finds it's way round the side to connect with Inhanamoto's head. #CUT#It looks like Giro Inhanamoto has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#KD#
Marley cracks Inhanamoto with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Inhanamoto looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Marley finish him?
Inhanamoto misses with a body kick.
Marley swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
We've been told by Marley's head coaches at Convicted Fight Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#KD#
Marley sends Inhanamoto crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Marley is motioning to the referee to let Inhanamoto up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#T3#
A slow jab from Inhanamoto misses its intended target.
Marley half committed to a counter leg kick.
Marley cracks a nice hook into Inhanamoto's ribs.
Marley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Inhanamoto.
A low kick from Inhanamoto is predictable there
and Marley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Inhanamoto misses with a looping right.
Marley thinks about countering with a body kick.
Inhanamoto throws a body punch but Marley moves out of range. #T4#
Marley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Inhanamoto throws a counter combo.
Marley pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Marley bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Inhanamoto throws a right hand that misses
and Marley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Marley sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Marley lands a nice leg kick that just misses Inhanamoto's sensitive parts.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ezekiel Marley dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Inhanamoto lands a nice shot to the body.
Inhanamoto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looked like Marley wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Marley throws a leg kick
and Inhanamoto counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ezekiel Marley is winning the standup battle so far.#KD#
Marley lands a big head kick that sends Inhanamoto tumbling to the mat! Marley takes a step backwards and waves Inhanamoto back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Inhanamoto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Marley.
Inhanamoto throws out a leg kick but Marley moves out of range and Inhanamoto only half commits. #T1#
Marley thumps Inhanamoto with a low kick.
Inhanamoto swings for the body but Marley moves out of range.
Marley cracks Inhanamoto with a right hand to the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Inhanamoto throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Inhanamoto lands with an uppercut that bounces Marley off the cage and back into range.
A slow jab from Marley misses its intended target.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Inhanamoto in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.#T2#
Inhanamoto jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Marley misses with a kick to the body
enabling Inhanamoto to counter with a crisp jab.
Marley throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Inhanamoto counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Marley thinking.
Inhanamoto looks to land a right hand but Marley moved out of range.
Marley rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Inhanamoto counters with a stiff right hand.
Marley misses with a leg kick
and Inhanamoto counters with a right hand to the body. #T3#
Marley ducks under a wild hook from Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto missing with a left hand there. Marley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Marley thows a leg kick but Inhanamoto checks it
and Inhanamoto counters with a flying knee that drops Marley! Inhanamoto dives in and finishes the fight with a flurry of strikes from the mount!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Giro Inhanamoto!
A very excited looking Giro Inhanamoto made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: C244: Marciano vs Perkele
Date: Oct 29, 2023

#R1#
Nice defenses there by Lehto.
Lehto throws out a counter right but Inhanamoto avoids it with no problem.
Inhanamoto just misses with a punch to the body.
Inhanamoto misses with a left hand
and Lehto connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#It looks like Giro Inhanamoto has been cut.
Lehto moves out of range as Inhanamoto throws a body kick.
Lehto swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Inhanamoto lands with a straight right. Lehto didn't see that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Inhanamoto's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lehto under the eye.
Lehto moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Lehto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T1#
Inhanamoto throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Lehto to counter with a crisp jab.
Inhanamoto looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nice straight punches there by Lehto. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lehto.
Inhanamoto throws a right hand that misses
and Lehto counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Inhanamoto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Giro Inhanamoto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Inhanamoto throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lehto cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lehto doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T2#
Decent striking displayed by Lehto there.
Inhanamoto throws a lazy right hand but Lehto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lehto lands a nice looking body shot.
A jab from Lehto does it's job there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Inhanamoto misses with an uppercut
and Lehto counters with a straight right hand.
Lehto takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T3#
Inhanamoto blocks a low kick nicely.
Lehto just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromInhanamoto.
A clash of legs there as Lehto blocks the low kick.
Inhanamoto throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lehto connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Lehto has knocked Inhanamoto down with a huge combo! Lehto steps away and waves a wobbly Inhanamoto back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Inhanamoto is rocked!
Lehto slips under a jab from Inhanamoto.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Inhanamoto misses with a straight right.
Inhanamoto slips a jab from Lehto.#T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Inhanamoto misses the target.
Inhanamoto misses with a shot to the body
and Lehto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Inhanamoto avoids the body shot from Lehto.
Inhanamoto appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Lehto rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Inhanamoto counters with a stiff right hand.
Inhanamoto looks to throw the jab but Lehto is out of range.
Lehto wants to clinch up but Inhanamoto keeps it at a distance.
Inhanamoto thinks about countering with a head kick.
Lehto takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Charon Lehto dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Giro Inhanamoto's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Inhanamoto sizes up Lehto with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Charon Lehto seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Inhanamoto throws a body kick that misses.
Lehto is looking to score with low kicks.
Inhanamoto scores with a nice strike.
Inhanamoto uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Inhanamoto might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lehto.
Inhanamoto throws a counter high kick but Lehto was just alert enough to avoid it.
Inhanamoto tries a head kick but it misses. #T1#
Lehto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've been told by Inhanamoto's head coaches at Bushido Martial Arts that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Lehto has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A head kick by Lehto misses
and Inhanamoto counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Inhanamoto throws an overhand right that lands on Lehto's shoulder, as Lehto tries to avoid the shot.
Lehto is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Inhanamoto with a body shot.
Inhanamoto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lehto was well out of range. Poor timing from Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Inhanamoto throws an off balance right hand
and Lehto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Inhanamoto throws a sloppy body shot
and Lehto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Lehto throws a combination that misses
and Inhanamoto counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Inhanamoto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lehto.
The fighters circling - Inhanamoto throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Inhanamoto throws a hook but Lehto avoids it easily.
Lehto unleashes a big counter combination but Inhanamoto bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Inhanamoto misses the shot to the body.
Inhanamoto moves out of range of the body kick from Lehto.
Inhanamoto keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T3#
Lehto works over Inhanamoto's head and body with a nice combination.
Inhanamoto throws a shot from downtown. Lehto moves away and avoids it.
Despite the aggression on Lehto's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Inhanamoto scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lehto scores with a shot to the body.
Lehto stuns Inhanamoto with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Inhanamoto looks to throw a body kick
and Lehto counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T4#
Inhanamoto misses with a hook
and Lehto counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Inhanamoto takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lehto scores with a jab to the jaw.#CUT2#Giro Inhanamoto's cut is getting worse.
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!
Lehto lands a nice shot to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Lehto.
Good shot there by Lehto.
Inhanamoto looks up at the clock. Bad move! Lehto lands a right hand from hell, dropping Inhanamoto. Lehto pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charon Lehto!
Charon Lehto is the new heavyweight champion!
Charon Lehto spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: RISE196:Inhamoto v Lancaster 3
Date: Sep 16, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Lancaster throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Inhanamoto was covering up waiting for the punch and Lancaster finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Inhanamoto knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lancaster on the ground.
Inhanamoto wants to stand and escape but Lancaster is having none of it.
Inhanamoto can't keep his opponent in guard - Lancaster advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Inhanamoto is positioning himself well to prevent Lancaster advancing to mount.
Inhanamoto blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lancaster.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Inhanamoto regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Lancaster.
Inhanamoto is controlling Lancaster's posture.
Lancaster throwing strikes but missing. #T1#
Inhanamoto utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lancaster scoring with punches to the head and body.
Inhanamoto avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lancaster is looking to work some ground and pound but Inhanamoto has wrist control.
Lancaster trying to control but Inhanamoto is working from the bottom.
Lancaster throws a big elbow that misses. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Inhanamoto misses with a jab, cross combination.
Shane Lancaster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice sprawl there from Inhanamoto as Lancaster shoots in.
Inhanamoto looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#TD2#
Inhanamoto gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Lancaster to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Lancaster tries to free his leg and advance position but Inhanamoto is retaining full guard.
Lancaster is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Lancaster postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Inhanamoto holds on and takes a little breather.
Lancaster loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Inhanamoto 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.#T3#
Lancaster wants to control from the top but Inhanamoto keeps moving.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Lancaster throws an elbow that misses. Inhanamoto uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lancaster's guard. Nice move by Inhanamoto!#REVR#
Inhanamoto engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Inhanamoto has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lancaster wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Inhanamoto not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Lancaster closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Inhanamoto to the mat! Inhanamoto manages to get full guard.
Inhanamoto seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shane Lancaster dominated that round.
That's time! Inhanamoto's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Inhanamoto on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lancaster with a poor takedown
and Inhanamoto counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lancaster fails with the takedown.
Inhanamoto is looking to counter with a body kick.
A big left from Inhanamoto misses.
Lancaster fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Inhanamoto looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lancaster misses with a wild body shot.
Lancaster throws a body punch but Inhanamoto moves out of range.
Inhanamoto swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Lancaster swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Inhanamoto takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lancaster shoots for a takedown but Inhanamoto saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Giro Inhanamoto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shane Lancaster.
Inhanamoto swings for the body but Lancaster moves out of range.
Lancaster doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Inhanamoto counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Lancaster lands a jab to the head.
Inhanamoto misses with a kick to the body.
Lancaster ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lancaster.
Lancaster has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lancaster misses with a body punch
and Lancaster takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lancaster jabs Inhanamoto to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lancaster fails with the takedown.
Inhanamoto is looking for a counter combo.
Inhanamoto misses with a looping right.
Lancaster misses the jab.
Inhanamoto thows a leg kick but Lancaster checks it #TD2#
and Lancaster counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Well, if Lancaster is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #T2#
Lancaster looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Inhanamoto with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Inhanamoto is trying to maintain the position but Lancaster is very close to passing his half guard.
Lancaster thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Inhanamoto's head.
Lancaster sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Inhanamoto defending well though.
Lancaster lands strikes from half guard.
Inhanamoto blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lancaster.
Lancaster not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T3#
Lancaster not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Lancaster throwing shots but Inhanamoto is blocking nicely. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lancaster wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lancaster ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#TD2#
Lancaster shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Lancaster thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Inhanamoto's head.
Lancaster lands with a punch from half guard.
Lancaster landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Lancaster passes to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Lancaster tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Lancaster trying to control the action but Inhanamoto is working from the bottom.
A lull in the action here as Lancaster stalls from top position.
Lancaster wants to lay and pray for a moment but Inhanamoto keeps working.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shane Lancaster showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R3#
Lancaster misses with a shot to the body
and Inhanamoto finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.#TD2#
Lancaster scores with a takedown into Inhanamoto's guard.
Lancaster postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Inhanamoto holds on and takes a little breather.
Lancaster throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lancaster in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Lancaster throws a big right hand that misses.
Lancaster is fighting to break Inhanamoto's control of his arms but Inhanamoto is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Inhanamoto keeping moving, preventing Lancaster from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lancaster punishes Inhanamoto's body with a nice straight punch.
Lancaster keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Inhanamoto.
Lancaster tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Lancaster fails with the takedown
and Inhanamoto counters with a leg kick.
Lancaster ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Shane Lancaster seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lancaster on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lancaster shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lancaster takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Inhanamoto swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and Lancaster counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Ground and pound from Lancaster.
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!
Inhanamoto keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lancaster throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lancaster throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Inhanamoto is not content to let Lancaster control the position.
Lancaster not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Lancaster connects with a nice short shot to Inhanamoto's temple. #T3#
Lancaster is trying to control. Inhanamoto wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lancaster connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Inhanamoto takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lancaster misses with a wild body shot.
Lancaster shoots in looking for a takedown but Inhanamoto manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lancaster's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Inhanamoto is looking to counter punch.
Giro Inhanamoto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shane Lancaster.
Inhanamoto takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lancaster throws a shot from downtown. Inhanamoto moves away and avoids it.
We've been told by Inhanamoto's head coaches at Bushido Martial Arts that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Inhanamoto misses the shot to the body.
Inhanamoto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Inhanamoto with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lancaster to score with a decent uppercut.
Lancaster is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Inhanamoto rather than just go for the knockout.
Lancaster takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lancaster takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Giro Inhanamoto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Inhanamoto fails to land with a series of punches.
Inhanamoto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lancaster lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lancaster throws a hook but Inhanamoto avoids it easily.
Lancaster misses with a hook to the body
and Inhanamoto counters with a nice body kick.
Lancaster takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Inhanamoto with the inside leg kick.
Lancaster fails with a takedown attempt.
Inhanamoto feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lancasters jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Shane Lancaster just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Lancaster throws a body punch but Inhanamoto moves out of range.
Inhanamoto is looking to counter punch.
Inhanamoto lands a really nice looking cross but Lancaster seems unphased.
Lancaster throws a hook to the side of Inhanamoto's head but Inhanamoto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lancaster takes one on the button.
Lancaster swings widly with a right hand
and Inhanamoto counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lancaster takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#TD2#
Lancaster throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Inhanamoto was covering up waiting for the punch and Lancaster finishes the takedown easily into guard.

Inhanamoto has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Lancaster off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lancaster misses with an uppercut
and Inhanamoto counters with a straight right hand.
Inhanamoto paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T1#
Inhanamoto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lancaster.
Inhanamoto looks to score with a jab to the body but Lancaster is just out of range.
Inhanamoto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lancaster was well out of range. Poor timing from Inhanamoto.
Lancaster throws a hook but Inhanamoto blocks it.
Inhanamoto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big left from Inhanamoto misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Inhanamoto. Lancaster does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lancaster gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Inhanamoto counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Good exchange - Lancaster coming out on top.
Lancaster shoots and misses
and Inhanamoto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lancaster misses with a body shot. #T2#
Lancaster uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto avoids the body shot from Lancaster.
Inhanamoto throwing a counter right hand but Lancaster manages to avoid it.
Lancaster misses with a body shot.
Lancaster lands a slapping body shot.
Inhanamoto throws a body punch but Lancaster moves out of range.
Lancaster moves away from the strike by Inhanamoto.
Lancaster shoots in for a double leg but Inhanamoto sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A little feinted left hand from Inhanamoto on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Giro Inhanamoto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shane Lancaster.
A telegraphed right hand from Lancaster misses the target.
It looked like Inhanamoto wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lancaster shoots and misses
and Inhanamoto counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lancaster is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lancaster throws a hook but Inhanamoto avoids it easily.
A jab from Inhanamoto does it's job there.#T3#
Inhanamoto misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lancaster misses with a right hand
and Inhanamoto counters with a right hand to the body.
Lancaster lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Inhanamoto takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lancaster takes a swing at Inhanamoto's ribcage but misses.
Inhanamoto throws a body shot but no joy.
Inhanamoto throws a hook but Lancaster blocks it.
Inhanamoto lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #CUT#It looks like Shane Lancaster has been cut.
Lancaster tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Inhanamoto defends well and Lancaster ends up having to push Inhanamoto into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Lancaster shoots in and drives through. Inhanamoto sprawls well.
Inhanamoto connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lancaster's hands.
Lancaster shoots in but Inhanamoto avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T4#
Lancaster throws a lazy uppercut
and Inhanamoto counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice cross by Lancaster.
Lancaster misses with a takedown attempt
and Inhanamoto counters with a huge left! Lancaster is in big trouble! He's backing up but Inhanamoto isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Lancaster from any more damage. A dominating finish by Inhanamoto!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Giro Inhanamoto!
Giro Inhanamoto retains his heavyweight title!
Our winner, Giro Inhanamoto, 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: RISE 187:Inhamoto v Dustfinger
Date: Jul 29, 2023

#R1#
Inhanamoto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dustfinger! But no joy.
Inhanamoto takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dustfinger moves out of range of the strikes.
Inhanamoto misses with a hook. Dustfinger ducked under it nicely.
Dustfinger waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Inhanamoto.
It looked like Inhanamoto wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Inhanamoto paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Inhanamoto lands an overhand right.#CUT#It looks like Henry Dustfinger has been cut.
Henry Dustfinger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dustfinger looks to land a right hand but Inhanamoto moved out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Inhanamoto misses the target.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Dustfinger crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Inhanamoto - the referee stops the clock and Dustfinger gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Inhanamoto. Dustfinger manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Dustfinger takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Inhanamoto pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've been told by Inhanamoto's head coaches at Bushido Martial Arts that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Dustfinger misses the jab.
Inhanamoto thinks about countering with a body kick.
Dustfinger rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Inhanamoto counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dustfinger throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Inhanamoto. #T1#
Dustfinger misses the shot to the body.
Dustfinger misses with an uppercut #KD#
and Inhanamoto counters with a nice right hand that sends Dustfinger toppling to the canvas! Dustfinger scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Inhanamoto finish him?!#ROC#Dustfinger is rocked!
Dustfinger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Inhanamoto.
Dustfinger is still on wobbly legs! Can Inhanamoto finish him?
Dustfinger on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Dustfinger seems to have recovered his senses.
Dustfinger looks winded!
Inhanamoto fakes the leg kick and cracks Dustfinger in the body.
Inhanamoto lands a brutal uppercut that launches Dustfinger off his feet! Dustfinger tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Giro Inhanamoto!
Giro Inhanamoto retains his heavyweight title!
Giro Inhanamoto seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Henry Dustfinger stepped up to the mic, saying 'Awww Hell!'.

Event: RISE 176
Date: Jun 03, 2023

#R1#
Lancaster lands a nice hook to Inhanamoto's body. Inhanamoto takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Horrible takedown attempt by Lancaster or perhaps it was just good defense by Inhanamoto, which made it look bad.
Inhanamoto misses with a straight left.
Lancaster pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A counter left hand to the body from Inhanamoto misses its target.
Lancaster with a poor takedown
and Inhanamoto counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Shane Lancaster has been cut.
Lancaster misses with a wild body shot.
Lancaster 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.
Inhanamoto stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Inhanamoto wants it to stay on the feet.
A counter left hand to the body from Inhanamoto misses its target.
Giro Inhanamoto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shane Lancaster.
Lancaster wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Inhanamoto takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #CUT2#It looks like Giro Inhanamoto has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lancaster tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Inhanamoto swivels and escapes.
Lancaster throws a hook but Inhanamoto blocks it.
Inhanamoto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lancaster moves away.
Nice takedown defense from Inhanamoto. No joy for Lancaster on that attempt. #T1#
Inhanamoto lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lancaster at a distance.
Inhanamoto bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lancaster's head.
Lancaster darts in looking for a takedown but Inhanamoto gets double underhooks and turns Lancaster into the cage.
Lancaster takes a swing at Inhanamoto's ribcage but misses.
Inhanamoto connects with a single shot there.
Inhanamoto throws a hook but Lancaster blocks it.#TD2#
Lancaster scores with a takedown into Inhanamoto's guard.

Inhanamoto is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Lancaster presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Inhanamoto prevents a body shot from Lancaster. #BC2#
Lancaster manages to break the clinch.
Lancaster slips a straight right by Inhanamoto.#T2#
Lancaster scores with a jab to the head.
Lancaster stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Inhanamoto.#TD2#
Lancaster darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Lancaster not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lancaster is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Inhanamoto keeping moving, preventing Lancaster from controlling successfully.
Lancaster has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lancaster is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T3#
Inhanamoto looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lancaster is one step ahead there.
Lancaster throwing strikes but missing.
Inhanamoto has Lancaster pulled in close to control his posture.
Lancaster working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lancaster throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Inhanamoto lunges at Lancaster with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lancaster's hand.
Inhanamoto avoids the body shot from Lancaster.
Inhanamoto avoids the body shot from Lancaster.
Lancaster tries for a takedown but Inhanamoto circles away easily
and Inhanamoto counters with a nice uppercut.
Lancaster looks for a takedown but Inhanamoto sprawls well.
Inhanamoto looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lancaster throws a sloppy body shot
and Inhanamoto counters with a stiff right hand.
Lancaster misses with an uppercut
and Inhanamoto counters with a right hand to the body.
Lancaster misses with a takedown attempt - Inhanamoto sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Inhanamoto thinks about countering with a body kick.
Lancaster looks winded!
Inhanamoto throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Giro Inhanamoto dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Inhanamoto cracks a nice hook into Lancaster's ribs.
Giro Inhanamoto is winning the standup battle so far.
Lancaster throws a body punch but Inhanamoto moves out of range.
It looked like Inhanamoto was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lancaster.#KD#
Inhanamoto sends Lancaster crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Inhanamoto is motioning to the referee to let Lancaster up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
A looping hook to the body misses from Lancaster. Inhanamoto does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Inhanamoto misses the target.#TD2#
Lancaster shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Inhanamoto manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Inhanamoto has momentary wrist control but Lancaster slips an elbow through the middle.
Inhanamoto controlling Lancaster's posture.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lancaster stopping the sweep attempt from Inhanamoto.#T1#
Inhanamoto is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lancaster wants to control from the top but Inhanamoto keeps moving.
Inhanamoto tries to land a sweep but no joy.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Inhanamoto knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lancaster on the ground.
Lancaster is looking to work some ground and pound but Inhanamoto has wrist control.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Inhanamoto throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Inhanamoto throws a looping overhand right but Lancaster ducks down to avoid it.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Inhanamoto here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Lancaster takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lancaster is breathing heavily.#T2#
Inhanamoto throws a quick inside leg kick.
Inhanamoto keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
An attempted straight right counter from Inhanamoto misses the target.
Lancaster looks to land a left hand but Inhanamoto moved out of range nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Inhanamoto on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lancaster connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lancaster fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lancaster fails with the takedown
and Inhanamoto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Giro Inhanamoto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shane Lancaster.
Lancaster throws an off balance right hand
enabling Inhanamoto to counter with a crisp jab.
Giro Inhanamoto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No luck for Lancaster with that takedown attempt.
As Lancaster backs away, Inhanamoto returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T3#
Inhanamoto lands with a straight right. Lancaster didn't see that one coming.
Lancaster gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #KD#
and Inhanamoto counters with a crisp right hand that drops Lancaster! Inhanamoto lets Lancaster back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Lancaster is rocked!
Inhanamoto scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Inhanamoto finds Lancaster's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Lancaster flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Inhanamoto lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Lancaster will be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Giro Inhanamoto!
Giro Inhanamoto retains his heavyweight title!
A victorious Giro Inhanamoto thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: RISE 168
Date: May 06, 2023

#R1#
Inhanamoto cracks Newton with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Newton shoots in for a takedown but Inhanamoto shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Inhanamoto misses with a looping right.
We've been told by Inhanamoto's head coaches at Bushido Martial Arts that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Inhanamoto loads up on a big right hand but Newton slips the punch.
Newton fails with a takedown attempt.
Inhanamoto appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Inhanamoto. Newton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Inhanamoto slips a jab from Newton.
Newton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Newton is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Giro Inhanamoto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Newton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Inhanamoto.
Newton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Inhanamoto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Inhanamoto lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Newton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Inhanamoto.
A telegraphed right hand from Inhanamoto misses the target.
Newton drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Inhanamoto defends it well.
Newton misses with an uppercut.
Inhanamoto is looking to counter punch.
Inhanamoto lands a slapping body shot. #T2#
Newton looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Inhanamoto is fending him off so far but Newton persists. Nope, Inhanamoto circles away and we're back to standing.
Giro Inhanamoto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Isaac Newton.
Newton avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Inhanamoto doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Inhanamoto misses the shot to the body.
Newton misses with a takedown attempt - Inhanamoto sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
As Newton looks to move away, Inhanamoto throws a big counter combo but Newton just gets out of the way.
Inhanamoto sizes up Newton with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T3#
Newton misses with a body punch
and Inhanamoto counters with a left to the body. #TD2#
Newton scores with a takedown into Inhanamoto's guard.#SUB2#
Newton drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Inhanamoto dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Newton trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Newton looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Newton is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T4#
Inhanamoto engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Newton working a defensive guard here.
Inhanamoto has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Inhanamoto preventing the sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Newton is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Inhanamoto is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Giro Inhanamoto dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Newton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and Newton counters with a nice double leg into side control. Inhanamoto won't be happy with that.

Inhanamoto explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #TD2#
Newton looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Inhanamoto!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Inhanamoto is looking to reverse the position.
Inhanamoto stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Inhanamoto struggling a bit here.
Newton throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #T1#
Newton scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Inhanamoto to see if he's OK.
Inhanamoto regains half guard.
Newton not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Newton wants to control but Inhanamoto is keeping him busy.
Newton uses his free foot to push down on Inhanamoto's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Inhanamoto.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Newton cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Newton in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas. #CUT2#It looks like Giro Inhanamoto has been cut.
My spies in Monkey Magic inform me that Newton has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Newton lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Inhanamoto wants to control but Newton is having none of it.
Newton prevents Inhanamoto from getting the reversal.
Newton trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T2#
Newton looking to finish with strikes here!
Inhanamoto keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Newton looking to control but Inhanamoto is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB2#
Newton moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Inhanamoto has worked his arm free - good work by Inhanamoto!
Newton in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Newton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Inhanamoto keeps working.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Inhanamoto here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Inhanamoto regains half guard.#T3#
Newton thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Newton throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Inhanamoto is staying active underneath Newton, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Newton is looking to stall here but Inhanamoto recovers full guard.
Newton throws a big elbow that misses.
Inhanamoto working a defensive guard here.
Newton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Inhanamoto is keeping the position for now.
Inhanamoto utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Newton is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Inhanamoto keeping moving, preventing Newton from controlling successfully.
Inhanamoto working a defensive guard here.
Newton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Inhanamoto swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Newton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Inhanamoto misses the target.
Inhanamoto doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Newton misses with a takedown attempt - Inhanamoto sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Isaac Newton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Giro Inhanamoto's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Inhanamoto displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Inhanamoto connects with a body shot that sends Newton's belly button to the back.
Inhanamoto looks to land a right hand but Newton moved out of range.
Newton shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Inhanamoto sprawls well. Inhanamoto wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Newton gets slowly back to his feet.
It looked like Inhanamoto was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Newton.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newton punishes Inhanamoto's body with a nice straight punch.#T1#
Inhanamoto takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Newton misses with a hook to the body
enabling Inhanamoto to counter with a crisp jab.
Newton is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Inhanamoto rather than just go for the knockout.
Inhanamoto misses with a two punch combination.
Newton scores with a jab to the body.
Inhanamoto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
Inhanamoto ducks under a wild hook from Newton.
Inhanamoto is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A slow jab from Inhanamoto misses its intended target.
Newton with the counter takedown but Inhanamoto avoids it easily.
Nice cross by Inhanamoto.
Newton connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Inhanamoto displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Newton.
Newton throws a shot to the body. #T3#
Inhanamoto just misses with a punch to the body.
Newton tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Newton throws a body punch but Inhanamoto moves out of range.
Newton jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Giro Inhanamoto is winning the standup battle so far.
Newton lands a nice shot to the body.
Newton ducks under a wild hook from Inhanamoto.
Newton lands with a nice body punch.
Inhanamoto throws a nice inside leg kick. #T4#
Inhanamoto throws a right and a left that both miss.
Inhanamoto takes a swing at Newton's ribcage but misses.
Inhanamoto leaves Newton with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Giro Inhanamoto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Isaac Newton.
Newton swings for the body but Inhanamoto moves out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Newton darts in looking for a takedown but Inhanamoto gets double underhooks and turns Newton into the cage.
Inhanamoto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Newton.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Giro Inhanamoto clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Giro Inhanamoto's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Inhanamoto tests Newton's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Inhanamoto misses with a looping left.
Newton tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Inhanamoto lands with a shot to the body.
Newton just misses with a punch to the body.
Newton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Inhanamoto throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Newton.
Newton misses with a wild body shot.
Newton misses with a left hand
and Inhanamoto cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Newton misses with a body shot
and Inhanamoto counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Inhanamoto connects with a crisp jab.
Newton has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Inhanamoto. Newton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Newton feints the counter takedown.
Newton bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
A shot to the body from Newton misses
and Inhanamoto counters with a straight right hand.
Newton tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Inhanamoto swivels and escapes.#T2##TD2#
Newton closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Inhanamoto quickly recovers to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Newton is trying to control the action in half guard but Inhanamoto is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Newton stops Inhanamoto from getting back to his feet.
Inhanamoto has hold of Newton's hands but Newton slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Newton seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Inhanamoto does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Inhanamoto is pressing down on Newton's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Inhanamoto keeping moving, preventing Newton from controlling successfully.
Newton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Inhanamoto swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Inhanamoto wants to stand and escape but Newton is having none of it. #T3#
Newton is looking to work some ground and pound but Inhanamoto has wrist control.
Newton trying to control but Inhanamoto is working from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Newton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Inhanamoto waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Newton.
Inhanamoto throws a body punch but Newton moves out of range.
Newton tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Newton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Inhanamoto.
Newton with a lazy takedown attempt
and Inhanamoto counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Newton thinking. #T4#
Inhanamoto scores with a jab to the head.
Nice straight punches there by Inhanamoto. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Inhanamoto.
Newton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto throws a jab when Newton was well out of range.
Newton drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Inhanamoto defends it well.
Inhanamoto connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Inhanamoto scores with a three punch combo!
Newton takes a shot to the body in his stride.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Giro Inhanamoto had his way with Isaac Newton in that round.
The cut man is working on Giro Inhanamoto's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Newton looks to land a left hand but Inhanamoto moved out of range nicely.
Inhanamoto's jab looks to have found its range, popping Newton under the eye.
Newton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Inhanamoto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Newton manages to avoid it.
Newton drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Inhanamoto defends it well.
A head kick from Inhanamoto lands but Newton takes it in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Inhanamoto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Newton moves away.
Newton changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Inhanamoto throws a jab when Newton was well out of range.#T1#
A big left from Inhanamoto misses.
Newton with a lazy takedown attempt
and Inhanamoto cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Newton throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Newton tries to score a power double leg takedown but Inhanamoto sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Newton somewhat.
Inhanamoto throwing a counter right hand but Newton manages to avoid it.
Inhanamoto bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T2#
Inhanamoto scores with a nice head shot.
Inhanamoto takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Newton gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Inhanamoto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Giro Inhanamoto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Isaac Newton.
Newton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Inhanamoto was well out of range. Poor timing from Newton.#T3#
Newton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Inhanamoto manages to avoid it.
Inhanamoto lands with a straight right. Newton didn't see that one coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Inhanamoto misses the target.
Newton misses with a takedown attempt - Inhanamoto sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
It looked like Inhanamoto wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Isaac Newton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Newton ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T4#
Newton moves out of range of the strikes.
Newton is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Inhanamoto loads up on a big right hand but Newton slips the punch.
Newton misses the shot to the body.
Newton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A quick step to the side and Inhanamoto tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Newton takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Inhanamoto scores with a jab to the head.
Newton lands a slapping body shot.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 49:46
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 49:46
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Giro Inhanamoto!
Giro Inhanamoto retains his heavyweight title!
A victorious Giro Inhanamoto thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: RISE 159
Date: Apr 08, 2023

#R1#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Bozic.
Bozic throws a lazy right hand but Inhanamoto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bozic lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bozic throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bozic throws a poor cross that misses
and Inhanamoto counters with a stiff right hand.
Bozic throws a body punch but Inhanamoto moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Inhanamoto misses the target.
Inhanamoto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bozic.
Bozic slips under a jab from Inhanamoto.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bozic.
Inhanamoto looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bozic jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Inhanamoto takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Inhanamoto fails with an attempt to clinch.
Inhanamoto slips a straight right by Bozic.
It looked like Inhanamoto wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bozic throws out a leg kick but Inhanamoto moves out of range and Bozic only half commits. #CL#
Inhanamoto has Bozic up against the cage in a clinch. #T1#
Inhanamoto throws a punch but it's blocked by Bozic.
Inhanamoto working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bozic wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Inhanamoto has him pressed against the cage.
Inhanamoto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Inhanamoto misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Inhanamoto.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Inhanamoto creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Inhanamoto works on Bozic's body with a couple of short punches.
Inhanamoto pushes Bozic back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Inhanamoto tries to work over Bozic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Inhanamoto working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Inhanamoto creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Inhanamoto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bozic tries to throw a body punch but Inhanamoto avoids it by throwing Bozic back against the cage.
Bozic misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Inhanamoto.
Nice body punch from Inhanamoto.
Bozic looks winded!
Inhanamoto pushes Bozic back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Bozic has had enough of the clinch but Inhanamoto keeps him there for the moment.
Inhanamoto cracks Bozic with a nice body shot.
Inhanamoto lands a body shot in the clinch.
Inhanamoto struggles to land a body shot inside as Bozic controls his hands.
Inhanamoto lands a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Inhanamoto scores with a nice hook to the head.
Inhanamoto lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Inhanamoto cracks Bozic with a nice body shot.
Bozic prevents a body shot from Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Inhanamoto lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Inhanamoto works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Inhanamoto lands with a light punch inside.
Inhanamoto lands with a short shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bozic backwards.
Bozic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Inhanamoto's elbow.
Inhanamoto throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bozics head.
Inhanamoto tries to throw a body punch but Bozic avoids it by throwing Inhanamoto back against the cage.
Inhanamoto working aggressively here. #T3#
Inhanamoto blocking some punches.
Inhanamoto works on Bozic's body with a couple of short punches.
Inhanamoto prevents a body shot from Bozic.
Bozic working hard to break the clinch.
Inhanamoto lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bozic.
A hook to the body from Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto cracks Bozic with a nice body shot.
Bozic prevents a body shot from Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto lands a hook to the side of the head.
Inhanamoto works on Bozic's body with a couple of short punches.
A short uppercut from Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bozic backwards.
Inhanamoto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Inhanamoto is leaning against Bozic and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Inhanamoto throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bozics head.
Inhanamoto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Inhanamoto lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nice body punch from Inhanamoto.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Inhanamoto throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Inhanamoto tries to throw a body punch but Bozic avoids it by throwing Inhanamoto back against the cage. #T4#
Inhanamoto working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Inhanamoto misses with a body punch.
Inhanamoto makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Inhanamoto scores with a nice short uppercut.
Inhanamoto can't find room to land a body shot as Bozic controls the action.
Inhanamoto struggles to land a body shot inside as Bozic controls his hands.
Inhanamoto blocks a body shot from Bozic.
A short right from Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto lands a body punch in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bozic backwards.
A hook to the body from Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bozic's elbow.
A body shot lands from Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto tries a body shot but Bozic blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice left hand lands by Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Inhanamoto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bozic's elbow.
Inhanamoto cracks Bozic with a nice body shot.
Inhanamoto lands a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Giro Inhanamoto dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL#
Inhanamoto gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Inhanamoto tries to throw a body punch but Bozic avoids it by throwing Inhanamoto back against the cage.
Inhanamoto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bozic's elbow.
Inhanamoto working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Inhanamoto gets through Bozic's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bozic prevents a body shot from Inhanamoto.
Bozic prevents a body shot from Inhanamoto.
Bozic misses with a body punch.
Inhanamoto scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Bozic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A swing and a miss from Bozic.
Inhanamoto lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Inhanamoto with a jab.
The fighters circling - Inhanamoto throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Inhanamoto ducks under a wild hook from Bozic.#KD#
Inhanamoto lands a big right hand that sends Bozic crashing to the mat! Inhanamoto stays standing though and waves Bozic back to his feet!#ROC#Bozic is rocked!#T1#
Bozic is looking to chop away at Inhanamoto's legs.
Some wild striking there from Bozic.
Bozic is breathing heavily.
Inhanamoto finds Bozic's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Bozic flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Inhanamoto lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Bozic will be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Giro Inhanamoto!
Giro Inhanamoto retains his heavyweight title!
Giro Inhanamoto seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: RISE 150
Date: Mar 05, 2023

#R1#
Jab from Inhanamoto.#CUT#It looks like Rade Franjic has been cut.
Franjic misses with a low kick.
We've been told by Inhanamoto's head coaches at Bushido Martial Arts that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Franjic throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Inhanamoto cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Franjic tries to bum rush Inhanamoto with a series of wild strikes but Inhanamoto uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Inhanamoto seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Inhanamoto fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Inhanamoto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Franjic manages to avoid it.
Franjic looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Franjic has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Inhanamoto lands a head shot.
Franjic misses with a hook. Inhanamoto ducked under it nicely.
Franjic misses with a right hand #KD#
and Inhanamoto counters with a crisp right hand that drops Franjic! Inhanamoto lets Franjic back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#T1#
BOOM! Inhanamoto lands a beautiful left hook that drops Franjic. Franjic tries to recover but Inhanamoto is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Franjic lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Giro Inhanamoto!
Giro Inhanamoto retains his heavyweight title!
Our winner, Giro Inhanamoto, 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: RISE 141
Date: Feb 05, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Inhanamoto instigates a clinch.
Inhanamoto lands a shot to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Higgins.
Higgins is trying to break free.
Higgins is looking to break free of the clinch but Inhanamoto has double underhooks.
Higgins misses with a punch on the inside.
Inhanamoto lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Higgins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Higgins rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Inhanamoto counters with a series of strikes. Higgins will be more careful next time no doubt.
Higgins misses with the body kick
and Inhanamoto counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Liam Higgins has been cut.
A shot to the body from Higgins misses
and Inhanamoto counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
Inhanamoto has Higgins up against the cage in a clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Inhanamoto tries to throw a body punch but Higgins avoids it by throwing Inhanamoto back against the cage.
Inhanamoto lands with a light punch inside.
A hook to the body from Inhanamoto. #BC#
Higgins breaks from the clinch. #T1#
Inhanamoto slips a straight right by Higgins.
Higgins throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Inhanamoto counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Inhanamoto misses the target.
Higgins misses the jab.
Inhanamoto dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Higgins.
Higgins misses with a body punch
and Inhanamoto counters with a stiff right hand.
Higgins misses with an attempted mid kick. #T2#
Inhanamoto connects with a looping right hand.
Higgins throws a lazy body kick
and Inhanamoto counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Inhanamoto looks to land a left hand but Higgins moved out of range nicely.
Inhanamoto lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Inhanamoto misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Higgins wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Inhanamoto works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Higgins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Higgins is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Inhanamoto throws the left hand but Higgins avoids the punch easily.
Higgins throwing a counter right hand but Inhanamoto manages to avoid it.#T3#
Higgins throws a half hearted mid kick.
Inhanamoto throws a counter combo.
Inhanamoto feints with a jab and clips Higgins right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Higgins is sent crashing into the canvas and Inhanamoto leaps in for the kill! Higgins tries to get to his feet but Inhanamoto is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Higgins is in need of a savior and steps in!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Giro Inhanamoto!
Giro Inhanamoto is the new heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Giro Inhanamoto thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: RISE 134
Date: Jan 13, 2023

#R1#
Inhanamoto slips a jab from Higgins.
Higgins misses with a lunging right hand
and Higgins takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Higgins connects with a body shot.
Inhanamoto chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Higgins can pounce on him.
Higgins lands a slapping body shot.
Higgins scores with a body shot.
Inhanamoto looks winded!
Higgins misses with an uppercut
and Inhanamoto counters with a stiff right hand.
Higgins scores with a sloppy right hand. Inhanamoto should have avoided that one.
Inhanamoto lands with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slow jab from Higgins misses its intended target.
Higgins throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Higgins throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Higgins takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Inhanamoto lands a nice shot to the body.
Higgins swings widly with a right hand
and Higgins takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Higgins dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Higgins looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Higgins throws a jab when Inhanamoto was well out of range.
Inhanamoto is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Higgins with a body shot.
Inhanamoto doesn't manage to clinch there - Higgins circles away.
Higgins half committed to a counter leg kick.
A jab from Higgins does it's job there.
Higgins throws a body kick that misses
letting Inhanamoto counter with a right hand.
Inhanamoto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Inhanamoto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Higgins.
Inhanamoto blocks a head kick by Higgins.
Inhanamoto misses with a wild body shot.
Higgins half committed to a counter leg kick.#T2#
A clash of legs there as Inhanamoto blocks the low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Inhanamoto. Higgins does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Inhanamoto pushes Higgins up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Higgins's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Higgins tries to throw a body punch but Inhanamoto avoids it by throwing Higgins back against the cage.
Inhanamoto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Inhanamoto pushes Higgins back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto lands an uppercut.
Inhanamoto lands an uppercut.
A short left from Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto lands a hook to the side of the head.
Inhanamoto lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Inhanamoto misses with some punches.
Higgins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Inhanamoto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Higgins fails to land.
Higgins takes a shot to the head. #T3#
Higgins misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Higgins.
Higgins misses with a body punch.
Inhanamoto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Higgins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Higgins lands an uppercut.
Inhanamoto misses with some punches.
Inhanamoto has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Higgins seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Inhanamoto can turn it around.
Inhanamoto blocks a body shot from Higgins.
Inhanamoto lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Inhanamoto lands a right hand that snaps the head of Higgins backwards.
Higgins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Inhanamoto lands an uppercut.
Inhanamoto prevents a body shot from Higgins.
Inhanamoto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Higgins tries to work over Inhanamoto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Inhanamoto prevents a body shot from Higgins.
Higgins can't find room to land a body shot as Inhanamoto controls the action.
Inhanamoto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Inhanamoto misses with the head strike.
Inhanamoto digs a right hand into Higgins's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Higgins's gas tank. #T4#
Inhanamoto works on Higgins's body with a couple of short punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Inhanamoto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Inhanamoto creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Inhanamoto blocking some punches.
A short right from Inhanamoto.
Higgins prevents a body shot from Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto misses with a body punch.
Higgins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Inhanamoto lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Higgins backwards.
Inhanamoto digs a right hand underneath Higgins's ribcage. Higgins let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Inhanamoto tries to work over Higgins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Higgins tries a body shot but Inhanamoto blocks it.
Inhanamoto softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Higgins throws a head punch that misses.
Higgins tries a body shot but Inhanamoto blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Inhanamoto misses with some punches.
Higgins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Inhanamoto lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Higgins lands a body punch.
Inhanamoto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Higgins's elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Giro Inhanamoto dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
A big left from Higgins misses.
Inhanamoto throws out a counter right but Higgins avoids it with no problem.
Inhanamoto misses with a hook.
Inhanamoto throws a series of punches but Higgins moves out of range.
Higgins swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Higgins takes a jab right on the kisser.
Higgins takes a swing at Inhanamoto's ribcage but misses.
Inhanamoto connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Higgins's hands.
Higgins misses with a lunging right hand
and Inhanamoto counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Higgins misses its intended target. #CL2#
Inhanamoto darts in and clinches Higgins up against the cage.
Inhanamoto lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Inhanamoto misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Higgins misses with the head strike.
Inhanamoto lands an uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Inhanamoto as Higgins tries to tie him up.
Inhanamoto has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Inhanamoto tries to throw a body punch but Higgins avoids it by throwing Inhanamoto back against the cage.
Inhanamoto tries to throw a body punch but Higgins avoids it by throwing Inhanamoto back against the cage.
Higgins lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Inhanamoto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Inhanamoto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Higgins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Higgins misses with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Higgins.
Higgins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Inhanamoto lands a left hand.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A nice left hand lands by Higgins.
Higgins lands a body shot in the clinch.
Inhanamoto is breathing heavily.
Inhanamoto misses with a short punch on the inside.
Higgins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Inhanamoto misses with a punch on the inside.
Inhanamoto blocks an uppercut. #T2#
Inhanamoto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Inhanamoto.
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!
Inhanamoto misses with a body punch.
Giro Inhanamoto seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Higgins working aggressively here.
Higgins struggles to land a body shot inside as Inhanamoto controls his hands.
Higgins misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto is working Higgins over against the cage.
Inhanamoto blocks an uppercut.
Higgins is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Inhanamoto is keeping busy.
Inhanamoto lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Higgins backwards.
Inhanamoto lands a right hand.
Inhanamoto throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Inhanamoto blocking some punches.
Higgins blocks a body shot from Inhanamoto.
Higgins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Inhanamoto.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Inhanamoto. #T3#
Inhanamoto lands a body punch.
Inhanamoto lands a nice uppercut.
Inhanamoto tries to work over Higgins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Inhanamoto lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Inhanamoto scores with a hook to the body.
Inhanamoto lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Higgins or not.
A short right from Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto pushes Higgins back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Inhanamoto.
Higgins tries a body shot but Inhanamoto blocks it.
Inhanamoto stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Inhanamoto scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Inhanamoto lands a left hand that snaps the head of Higgins backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Inhanamoto.
A nice left hand lands by Inhanamoto.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right from Inhanamoto on the inside.
Higgins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Inhanamoto's elbow.
Inhanamoto working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Inhanamoto struggles to land a body shot inside as Higgins controls his hands. #T4#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Inhanamoto.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Inhanamoto creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #ROC2#Higgins is rocked!
Inhanamoto creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Higgins's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Higgins drops to his knees and Inhanamoto pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Giro Inhanamoto!
Giro Inhanamoto decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: RISE 125
Date: Dec 16, 2022

#R1#
Adams misses with a hook
and Inhanamoto counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#It looks like Callum Adams has been cut.
Inhanamoto looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Inhanamoto rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Adams counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Inhanamoto thinking. #CL2#
Adams rushes Inhanamoto and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Adams lands a right hand.
Adams lands with a light punch inside.
Adams misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Inhanamoto blocking some punches.
A shot in the inside from Adams.
Adams misses with a short punch on the inside.
Adams gets through Inhanamoto's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Adams lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Inhanamoto tries to work over Adams's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Adams.
Inhanamoto tries to work over Adams's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Adams lands an uppercut.
Adams lands a hook that snaps the head of Inhanamoto backwards.
Inhanamoto tries to throw a body punch but Adams avoids it by throwing Inhanamoto back against the cage.
Inhanamoto tries a body shot but Adams blocks it. #T1#
Inhanamoto misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Inhanamoto fails to land.
Adams has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Inhanamoto seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Adams can turn it around.
Inhanamoto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Adams working aggressively here.
Adams misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto lands a right hand that snaps the head of Adams backwards.
Inhanamoto digs a right hand underneath Adams's ribcage. Adams let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Adams looks winded!
Adams tries to work over Inhanamoto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Inhanamoto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Good body shot from Inhanamoto.
Adams misses with a punch to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Adamss head.
Inhanamoto lands a nice shot to the body.
Inhanamoto tries to throw a body punch but Adams avoids it by throwing Inhanamoto back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Inhanamoto - that landed with a thud.
Inhanamoto lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Inhanamoto scores with a shot to the side of Adams's head. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice body punch from Inhanamoto - that landed with a thud.
Inhanamoto lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Adams backwards.
Adams misses with a hook from the clinch.
Adams has a couple of punches blocked by Inhanamoto.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hand to the body from Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto scores with a nice hook to the head.
Inhanamoto misses with a hook from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto digs a right hand underneath Adams's ribcage. Adams let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Adams.
Adams prevents a body shot from Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto scores with a hook to the body.
Inhanamoto tries a body shot but Adams blocks it.
Inhanamoto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Inhanamoto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Inhanamoto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Adams pushes Inhanamoto back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T3#
Adams scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Inhanamoto scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Adams struggles to land a body shot inside as Inhanamoto controls his hands.
Inhanamoto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Inhanamoto lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Inhanamoto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Inhanamoto throws a punch but it's blocked by Adams.
A short right from Inhanamoto on the inside.
Inhanamoto works on Adams's body with a couple of short punches.
A right hand to the body from Inhanamoto.
Adams swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Inhanamoto throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Adamss head.
Inhanamoto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Inhanamoto lands with a right to the head.
Adams throws a head punch that misses.
Good body shot from Inhanamoto.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Adams takes a shot to the head.
Adams blocks an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Inhanamoto. #T4#
Inhanamoto lands a hook to the side of the head.
Inhanamoto working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Inhanamoto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Inhanamoto working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Inhanamoto lands a shot to the body.
Inhanamoto works on Adams's body with a couple of short punches.
Inhanamoto makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Inhanamoto lands a right hand that snaps the head of Adams backwards.
Inhanamoto lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Inhanamoto tries to throw a body punch but Adams avoids it by throwing Inhanamoto back against the cage.
Adams has a couple of punches blocked by Inhanamoto.
Still in the clinch, Inhanamoto scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto avoiding damage.
Adams misses with some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Inhanamoto lands with a left to the head.
Adams tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Inhanamoto misses with a punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Giro Inhanamoto dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Callum Adams's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Inhanamoto looks to land a right hand but Adams moved out of range.#KD#
Inhanamoto lands a left and a right that send Adams crashing to the mat, dazed. Inhanamoto thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Inhanamoto scores with a body shot.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Inhanamoto here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Inhanamoto with a body punch. A glancing blow. #CL2#
Inhanamoto gets tackled into the cage by Adams. Adams maintains the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Adams tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Adams in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Inhanamoto lands a body shot in the clinch.
Inhanamoto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Inhanamoto works on Adams's body with a couple of short punches.
Adams is breathing heavily.
A short right from Inhanamoto.
A head punch on the inside from Inhanamoto fails to land.
Inhanamoto misses with a hook from the clinch.
Inhanamoto lands a nice shot to the body.
Inhanamoto misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Inhanamoto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Inhanamoto misses with some punches.
Inhanamoto has a couple of punches blocked by Adams.
Inhanamoto lands a nice uppercut.
Inhanamoto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Inhanamoto scores with a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Inhanamoto.
Adams blocks a body shot from Inhanamoto.
A shot in the inside from Inhanamoto. #CUT#That has opened up Callum Adams's cut even more.
Inhanamoto lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Inhanamoto lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Inhanamoto pushes Adams back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Inhanamoto softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Adams goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Inhanamoto lands with a left to the head.
Inhanamoto tries to work over Adams's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Adams misses with some punches. #T2#
Inhanamoto scores with an uppercut up the middle.#ROC#Adams is rocked!
A body shot lands from Inhanamoto.
Adams is still on wobbly legs! Can Inhanamoto finish him?
Inhanamoto has a couple of punches blocked by Adams.
Inhanamoto throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Adams seems to have recovered his senses.
Inhanamoto lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Adams backwards.
Inhanamoto lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Inhanamoto lands a big right hand that drops Adams! The killer instinct kicks in and Inhanamoto finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Inhanamoto!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Giro Inhanamoto!
Giro Inhanamoto decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: RISE 118
Date: Nov 20, 2022

#R1##CL#
Nysus gets tackled into the cage by Inhanamoto. Inhanamoto maintains the clinch.
Inhanamoto misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've been informed that Nysus has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Nysus throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Inhanamoto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Inhanamoto tries a body shot but Nysus blocks it.
Nysus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nysus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nysus lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Inhanamoto misses with a punch to the body.
Inhanamoto lands a nice uppercut.
Nysus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nysus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nysus lands a nice shot to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto swings wildly with an uppercut but Nysus uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nysus lands a body punch in the clinch.
Inhanamoto prevents a body shot from Nysus.
I was talking to Inhanamoto's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Nysus working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Inhanamoto working aggressively here.
Inhanamoto is trying to stall. #T1#
Nysus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nysus throws a punch but it's blocked by Inhanamoto.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nysus.
Nysus blocks a body shot from Inhanamoto.
Nysus scores with a hook to the body.
Inhanamoto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nysus lands an uppercut.
Nysus lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Good body shot from Nysus.
Nysus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nysus lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nysus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Inhanamoto's elbow.
Nysus softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nysus throws a head punch that misses.
Inhanamoto tries to throw a body punch but Nysus avoids it by throwing Inhanamoto back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Inhanamoto.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nysus.
A head punch on the inside from Nysus fails to land.
Inhanamoto works on Nysus's body with a couple of short punches.#T2#
Inhanamoto misses with a hook from the clinch.
Inhanamoto lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Inhanamoto pushes Nysus back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nysus prevents a body shot from Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nysus misses with the head strike.
Nysus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Inhanamoto lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nysus backwards.
Inhanamoto blocking some punches.
Nysus has a couple of punches blocked by Inhanamoto.
A hook to the body from Inhanamoto.
Nysus pushes Inhanamoto back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nysus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Inhanamoto scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Inhanamoto tries to work over Nysus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Inhanamoto lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Inhanamoto.
A body shot lands from Inhanamoto.
Nysus looks winded!#T3#
Inhanamoto blocks an uppercut.
Inhanamoto lands a body shot in the clinch.
Inhanamoto lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nysus backwards.
Inhanamoto scores with a shot to the side of Nysus's head. #ROC#Nysus is rocked!
A shot in the inside from Inhanamoto.
Nysus is still on wobbly legs! Can Inhanamoto finish him?
Inhanamoto creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Nysus with a big uppercut! Nysus tries to clinch up but Inhanamoto pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Nysus to the mat! Nysus covers up and Inhanamoto unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Giro Inhanamoto!
Giro Inhanamoto seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: RISE 105: Axelsen v Cejka II
Date: Oct 07, 2022

#R1#
Midget slips under a jab.
Inhanamoto lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #CUT2#It looks like Mental Midget has been cut.
Inhanamoto misses with a looping right.
Inhanamoto throws a predictable looking body shot
and Midget counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Midget throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Inhanamoto to counter with a crisp jab.
Midget throws a looping overhand right but Inhanamoto ducks down to avoid it.
A punch combination from Inhanamoto misses.
Midget throws a hook to the side of Inhanamoto's head but Inhanamoto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A countering left hand to the body from Inhanamoto misses.
Midget moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Inhanamoto jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Midget definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Inhanamoto closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Inhanamoto swings wildly with an uppercut but Midget uses good head movement to avoid it.
Midget tries a body shot but Inhanamoto blocks it. #T1#
Midget fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Midget misses with a hook from the clinch.
A hook to the body from Inhanamoto.
Midget misses with a punch on the inside.
Inhanamoto scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Midget softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Midget tries to throw a body punch but Inhanamoto avoids it by throwing Midget back against the cage.
Inhanamoto softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Inhanamoto lands with a short shot to the head.
Midget takes a shot to the head.
Inhanamoto can't find room to land a body shot as Midget controls the action.
A short left from Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto swings wildly with an uppercut but Midget uses good head movement to avoid it.
Inhanamoto lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Midget backwards.
Midget lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Inhanamoto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Midget digs a right hand into Inhanamoto's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Inhanamoto's gas tank.
Inhanamoto scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Midget fails to land.
Inhanamoto has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Midget seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Inhanamoto can turn it around.
A short left from Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto lands an uppercut.#T2#
Good body shot from Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto gets through Midget's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Midget blocking some punches.
Inhanamoto lands with a short shot to the head.
Inhanamoto blocking some punches.
Inhanamoto scores with a hook to the body.
Inhanamoto lands with a left to the head.
Midget goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Midget blocks a body shot from Inhanamoto.
A head punch on the inside from Midget fails to land.
Midget doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Inhanamoto lands a body shot.
Inhanamoto prevents a body shot from Midget.
Inhanamoto scores with a hook to the body.
A right hand to the body from Inhanamoto.
Midget is breathing heavily.
A hook to the body from Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Inhanamoto working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Inhanamoto softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Inhanamoto working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Inhanamoto throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Midgets head. #T3#
Inhanamoto lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Inhanamoto stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nice body punch from Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto lands with a left to the head.
A short left from Inhanamoto.
Good body shot from Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Midget or not.
Inhanamoto softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto lands a hook that snaps the head of Midget backwards. #ROC2#Midget is rocked!
Inhanamoto throws a head punch that misses.
Oh Midget is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Inhanamoto lands a shoulder strike.
Inhanamoto pushes Midget against the cage. Inhanamoto is working some dirty boxing. Inhanamoto pushes off with a quick right hook! Midget goes down! Midget tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Inhanamoto moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Giro Inhanamoto!
After winning the bout, Giro Inhanamoto thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: RISE Fight Night 6
Date: Aug 05, 2022

#R1#
Zweihander misses the jab.
Inhanamoto was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Zweihander blocks a jab.
Inhanamoto throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zweihander sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zweihander looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Zweihander swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zweihander ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zweihander appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Zweihander showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Inhanamoto.
It seemed like Zweihander was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Inhanamoto throws a series of punches but Zweihander avoids them all with ease.
A jab lands there for Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CUT2#It looks like Giro Inhanamoto has been cut.
Inhanamoto misses with a right hand
and Zweihander counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Inhanamoto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zweihander.
Inhanamoto swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Zweihander.
Inhanamoto misses with the combination.
Zweihander chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Inhanamoto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zweihander.
Good standup being displayed there by Inhanamoto as he connects with a hook.
Zweihander throws a big shot that misses.
Inhanamoto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zweihander throws out the jab. #T2#
Inhanamoto swings widly with a right hand
and Inhanamoto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Inhanamoto tests Zweihander's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT#It looks like Kurt Zweihander has been cut.#KD#
Inhanamoto lands a big right hand that sends Zweihander crashing to the mat! Inhanamoto stays standing though and waves Zweihander back to his feet!#ROC#Zweihander is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zweihander misses with a looping left.
Inhanamoto looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Inhanamoto throws a lazy uppercut
and Zweihander counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Inhanamoto throws a poor cross that misses
and Zweihander scores with a counter punch that sends Inhanamoto to the canvas! Zweihander smells blood - he's punishing Inhanamoto with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Inhanamoto has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kurt Zweihander!
A relieved looking Kurt Zweihander thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: RISE X3
Date: Jul 03, 2022

#R1#
A left lands for Planck.#CUT#It looks like Giro Inhanamoto has been cut.
A big right from Planck misses.
Inhanamoto appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Inhanamoto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Planck throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Inhanamoto connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Planck fails with an attempt to clinch.
Planck looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A jab lands there for Inhanamoto.#CUT2#It looks like Max Planck has been cut.
Inhanamoto slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Planck throws a jab when Inhanamoto was well out of range.
Inhanamoto throws out a counter right but Planck avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Inhanamoto ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Planck with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Inhanamoto to score with a decent uppercut.
Inhanamoto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Planck slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T1#
Planck takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Inhanamoto rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Planck counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#KD#
Planck lands a big right hand that sends Inhanamoto crashing to the mat! Planck stays standing though and waves Inhanamoto back to his feet!#ROC#Inhanamoto is rocked!
Inhanamoto throws a shot from downtown. Planck moves away and avoids it.#KD2#
Inhanamoto cracks Planck with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Planck looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Inhanamoto finish him? #ROC2#Planck is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Inhanamoto connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Planck out cold! This one is over in a flash!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Giro Inhanamoto!
A relieved looking Giro Inhanamoto thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: RISE X26
Date: Jun 12, 2022

#R1#
Zero is looking to clinch but Inhanamoto is avoiding it.
Zero closes the distance but Inhanamoto moves to the side
and Inhanamoto connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Inhanamoto darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Inhanamoto avoids a kick to the body.
Inhanamoto looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Zero walks into a stiff left hand from Inhanamoto.
Zero closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Inhanamoto to counter with a crisp jab.
Inhanamoto throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Zero is looking to clinch.
Zero tries to clinch up.
A little jabbing left from Inhanamoto on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Zero takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #ROC2#Zero is rocked!
Inhanamoto scores with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Inhanamoto fakes the body blow, causing Zero to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Zero goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Giro Inhanamoto!
An out of breath Giro Inhanamoto thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: RISE 55: West v Gustavsson
Date: Apr 24, 2022

#R1#
Inhanamoto looks to throw the jab but Lancaster is out of range.
Shane Lancaster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lancaster moves away from the strike by Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lancaster just misses with a punch to the body.
Lancaster has his takedown stuffed
and Inhanamoto cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Inhanamoto lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lancaster at a distance.
Lancaster looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lancaster throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lancaster shoots in looking for a takedown but Inhanamoto manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lancaster's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lancaster's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Inhanamoto connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lancaster scrambles back to his feet.
Lancaster throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Lancaster just misses with a punch to the body.
Inhanamoto throws out a counter right but Lancaster avoids it with no problem.
Lancaster has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gunner's School of Combat in the buildup to the fight.
Inhanamoto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lancaster is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Inhanamoto.
A jab from Inhanamoto misses.
Lancaster feinted with a counter takedown.
Lancaster has his takedown stuffed
and Inhanamoto counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane Lancaster. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lancaster misses the shot to the body.
Lancaster listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Lancaster fails with the takedown
and Inhanamoto cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Shane Lancaster has been cut.
Inhanamoto missing with a left hand there. Lancaster was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lancaster half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T2#
Lancaster misses with a takedown
and Inhanamoto counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lancaster connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Inhanamoto swings widly with a right hand #TD#
and Lancaster counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Inhanamoto!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sloppy strikes there by Lancaster.
Inhanamoto tries to improve position but can't.
The ground and pound from Lancaster seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Lancaster working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Inhanamoto avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Lancaster.
Lancaster sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Inhanamoto is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position. #T3#
Lancaster wants to lay and pray for a moment but Inhanamoto keeps working.
Inhanamoto is trying to control Lancaster's posture but Lancaster avoids it.
Lancaster creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Lancaster just content to control the position.
Inhanamoto tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Inhanamoto is not content to let Lancaster control the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Inhanamoto can do anything to dispel that myth.
Inhanamoto is trying to improve his position.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Inhanamoto dodges the ground and pound from Lancaster.
Lancaster trying to control the action but Inhanamoto is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Inhanamoto is trying to get back to half guard.
Lancaster lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Inhanamoto down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Shane Lancaster will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Shane Lancaster's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Inhanamoto thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lancaster goes for a double leg but Inhanamoto avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Inhanamoto continues to drive forward.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Inhanamoto! But no joy.
Lancaster fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Inhanamoto throws a punch but it's blocked by Lancaster. #TD#
Lancaster has picked Inhanamoto up - he's going for a ride! Lancaster dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Lancaster sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Inhanamoto defending well though.
Inhanamoto keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Inhanamoto keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lancaster is controlling the pace.
Lancaster not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T1#
Lancaster is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Lancaster not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lancaster thows a huge punch but Inhanamoto dodges it nicely.
Shane Lancaster overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lancaster is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Inhanamoto trying to hold on to Lancaster's head to control him but Lancaster postures up.
Lancaster missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lancaster thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T2#
Lancaster is thwarting Inhanamoto's attempts to control the position.
Inhanamoto blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lancaster.
Lancaster missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lancaster missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Inhanamoto really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lancaster. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Inhanamoto is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lancaster trying to pass the guard but Inhanamoto defending well.
Nice strikes from Lancaster there. #CUT#It looks like Giro Inhanamoto has been cut.
Lancaster not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T3#
Inhanamoto has hold of Lancaster's hands but Lancaster slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Lancaster missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lancaster prevents Inhanamoto from improving his position.
Lancaster sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Inhanamoto defending well though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lancaster throwing shots but Inhanamoto is blocking nicely.
Lancaster working the head and body with strikes.
Inhanamoto trying to control from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Lancaster missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Still in half guard, Lancaster seems content to control.#T4#
Lancaster stalling away here and it's allowed Inhanamoto to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Lancaster content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Lancaster is stalling in the full guard.
Inhanamoto keeping moving, preventing Lancaster from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lancaster accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lancaster loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shane Lancaster dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R3#
Inhanamoto moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Inhanamoto takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Inhanamoto defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lancaster.
Inhanamoto let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Lancaster shoots in for a takedown but Inhanamoto shows good takedown defense.
Lancaster fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Inhanamoto avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane Lancaster. 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.
Lancaster walks into a straight right hand from Inhanamoto.
Giro Inhanamoto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Inhanamoto throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lancaster sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Inhanamoto 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.
Inhanamoto lands with a cross.
Inhanamoto uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lancaster misses with a takedown
and Lancaster takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD#
Lancaster 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.
Lancaster chips away with some ground and pound.
Lancaster tries to free his leg and advance position but Inhanamoto is retaining full guard.
Lancaster postures up and lands a big shot to Inhanamoto's brow.
Lancaster postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T2#
Lancaster in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lancaster landing with the ground and pound.
Lancaster looking to pass the guard.
Lancaster's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Lancaster is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Inhanamoto can do to turn this around?
Lancaster is looking to work some ground and pound but Inhanamoto has wrist control.
Lancaster distracts Inhanamoto with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Inhanamoto looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lancaster is one step ahead there.
Lancaster lands a couple of elbows.#T3#
Lancaster missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lancaster pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Inhanamoto is keeping the position for now.
Inhanamoto being controlled here, momentarily.
Inhanamoto wants to stand but Lancaster is controlling the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Inhanamoto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Inhanamoto! But no joy.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lancaster.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lancaster throws a poor cross that misses
and Inhanamoto counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lancaster misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lancaster ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Inhanamoto moves away.
Inhanamoto looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lancaster throws a sloppy body shot
and Lancaster takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lancaster gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Inhanamoto counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Inhanamoto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lancaster.
Lancaster shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Inhanamoto pinned against the cage. Inhanamoto gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Giro Inhanamoto just about did enough to take it.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Inhanamoto misses with a hook. Lancaster ducked under it nicely.
Lancaster misses with a right hand
and Inhanamoto counters with a straight right hand.
Lancaster looks for a takedown but Inhanamoto sprawls well.
Inhanamoto throws out a counter right but Lancaster avoids it with no problem.
Inhanamoto scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lancaster doesn't seem bothered though.
Lancaster uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Inhanamoto.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lancaster misses with a body punch
and Lancaster takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lancaster misses the jab.
Lancaster looks to score with a jab to the body but Inhanamoto is just out of range.
Inhanamoto appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Lancaster has a takedown stuffed.
Lancaster takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lancaster misses the shot to the body.
Inhanamoto connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lancaster momentarily.
Lancaster just misses with a punch to the body.
Lancaster slips a jab from Inhanamoto.
A quick step to the side and Lancaster tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lancaster misses with a takedown attempt
and Inhanamoto counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane Lancaster. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Inhanamoto throws a hook but Lancaster avoids it easily.
A lazy left from Lancaster finds it's target.
Inhanamoto connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Inhanamoto scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lancaster ducks under a wild hook from Inhanamoto.
A big left from Inhanamoto misses.
Lancaster appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Inhanamoto throws a hook to the side of Lancaster's head but Lancaster sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lancaster swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It seemed like Inhanamoto was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lancaster moves out of range of the strikes.#T3#
Lancaster throws a jab but it's blocked by Inhanamoto. #TD#
Inhanamoto tries to sprawl but Lancaster drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Lancaster working Inhanamoto over with strikes.
Lancaster controlling the action here.
Ground and pound from Lancaster.
Lancaster wants to control but Inhanamoto is keeping him busy.
Lancaster is nestled in close to Inhanamoto, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Lancaster sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Inhanamoto defending well though. #T4#
Lancaster not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lancaster throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lancaster throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lancaster is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Lancaster 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.
Lancaster lands strikes from half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Lancaster connects with a nice short shot to Inhanamoto's temple. #ROC#Inhanamoto is rocked!
Lancaster not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lancaster drops an elbow to the side of Inhanamoto's head.
Inhanamoto is still in real trouble! Can Lancaster finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lancaster thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Inhanamoto's head.
Lancaster perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Giro Inhanamoto will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R5#
Lancaster doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Inhanamoto cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Inhanamoto seems to have recovered his senses.
Lancaster throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Inhanamoto's waist but Inhanamoto gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lancaster off to one side.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Inhanamoto! But no joy.
Lancaster is looking to wear down Inhanamoto with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The fighters circle momentarily. Inhanamoto darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#TD#
Lancaster drives through with a takedown into Inhanamoto's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Lancaster landing with the ground and pound.
Lancaster in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lancaster wants to control from the top but Inhanamoto keeps moving.
Lancaster throws a strike but Inhanamoto rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T1#
Inhanamoto wants to control from the top but Lancaster keeps moving.
Lancaster looking to hit a scissor sweep but Inhanamoto is one step ahead there.
Lancaster is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Inhanamoto won't allow Lancaster to sweep him here. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Inhanamoto prevents Lancaster from getting back to his feet.
Lancaster pulls Inhanamoto in close to prevent any damage.
Lancaster looking for a sweep. Not yet Lancaster, not yet.
Lancaster is pulling down on Inhanamoto's head. It's preventing any offense from Inhanamoto, at least for the moment.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Giro Inhanamoto seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lancaster connects with a body shot that sends Inhanamoto's belly button to the back.
Lancaster throws a body punch but Inhanamoto moves out of range.
Inhanamoto throws out a counter right but Lancaster avoids it with no problem.
Lancaster slips under a jab.
Lancaster tries to counter with a takedown but Inhanamoto is quick to defend against it.#T3#
Inhanamoto lands with a nice body punch.
Inhanamoto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lancaster changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Lancaster misses with an uppercut. Inhanamoto saw that one coming.
Lancaster uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto avoids the body shot from Lancaster.
Inhanamoto paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Inhanamoto jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lancaster slips a jab and a cross from Inhanamoto. #T4#
Lancaster pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Inhanamoto looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Inhanamoto misses with a combination #TD#
and Lancaster counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Inhanamoto on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Lancaster taking a breather here.
Lancaster landing strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lancaster works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Lancaster scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Inhanamoto to see if he's OK.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Shane Lancaster.
I think Lancaster has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 48:47
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 48:47
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Shane Lancaster!
Shane Lancaster retains his heavyweight title!
An out of breath Shane Lancaster thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: RISE 48: Gustavsson v Philippe
Date: Apr 03, 2022

#R1#
Inhanamoto scores with a nice right hand. #CUT#It looks like Oba Umar has been cut.
We've been told by Inhanamoto's head coaches at Bushido Martial Arts that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Inhanamoto looks to land a right hand but Umar moved out of range.
Inhanamoto throws a predictable looking body shot
and Inhanamoto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#It looks like Giro Inhanamoto has been cut.
Inhanamoto slips a jab from Umar.
Inhanamoto throws a body punch but Umar moves out of range.
Inhanamoto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Umar.
Umar appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Umar misses with a straight right.
Umar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Inhanamoto.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Inhanamoto misses the jab.
Inhanamoto throws a hook but Umar avoids it easily.
Umar looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Inhanamoto connects with a crisp jab. #T1#
Inhanamoto connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Umar throws a poor cross that misses
and Inhanamoto counters with a straight right hand.
Inhanamoto staying out of range there.
Umar takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Umar throws an off balance right hand
and Umar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fighters circling - Umar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Inhanamoto changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Umar misses with a jab to the body
and Inhanamoto connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#That has opened up Oba Umar's cut even more.
Inhanamoto slips a straight right by Umar.
Inhanamoto lands with a nice body punch. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Inhanamoto lands a body shot.
Umar misses with a lunging right hand
letting Inhanamoto counter with a right hand.
Umar 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.
Jab, jab by Inhanamoto - just one landing.
Umar takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Umar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto lands with a good body shot.
Inhanamoto scores with a jab to the head. #CUT#The cut above Oba Umar's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Inhanamoto swings for the body but Umar moves out of range.
Inhanamoto throws a hook but Umar blocks it.
Umar is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#T3#
Umar takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A jab from Inhanamoto finds it's way through Umar's defenses. #CUT#Oba Umar's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.#KD#
Inhanamoto throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Umar tumbling to the canvas!#ROC#Umar is rocked!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Giro Inhanamoto!
Giro Inhanamoto decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: RISE 40: Philippe v Officer
Date: Mar 13, 2022

#R1#
Inhanamoto slaps away a takedown attempt from Bennett, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bennett misses with a takedown attempt - Inhanamoto sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Inhanamoto paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Owen Bennett has been cut.
Inhanamoto jabs at Bennett's body.
Inhanamoto slaps away a takedown attempt from Bennett, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Giro Inhanamoto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Owen Bennett.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the liver by Inhanamoto. Beautiful body shot.
Bennett tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Inhanamoto swivels and escapes.#T1#
Inhanamoto connects with a looping right hand.
Inhanamoto dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bennett looks winded!
Inhanamoto drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Bennett right on the button. Bennett goes down! Inhanamoto follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Inhanamoto gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Giro Inhanamoto!
During a confident post fight interview, Giro Inhanamoto thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: RISE 30: Choo v Svyatogor
Date: Feb 13, 2022

#R1#
Lewis Moe tries to clinch up but Inhanamoto circles away and keeps his distance.
Some wild striking there from Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CUT2#It looks like Litas Lewis Moe has been cut.
Lewis Moe throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto stuffs the takedown attempt from Lewis Moe. Lewis Moe gets slowly back to his feet.
Lewis Moe drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Inhanamoto with a hook.
Inhanamoto leaves Lewis Moe with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Inhanamoto tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Lewis Moe gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Inhanamoto gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Lewis Moe is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Giro Inhanamoto!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 11, 2022

#R1#
The fighters circling - Inhanamoto throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pudzianowski shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Inhanamoto but Inhanamoto pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Pudzianowski connects with a solid leg kick.
Inhanamoto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mariusz Pudzianowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pudzianowski fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Inhanamoto checks it well.
Inhanamoto tests Pudzianowski's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice cross by Inhanamoto.#CUT#It looks like Mariusz Pudzianowski has been cut.
Pudzianowski fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Pudzianowski throws a quick inside leg kick.
Pudzianowski fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Inhanamoto.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pudzianowski throws a leg kick that misses.
Pudzianowski throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Inhanamoto drops down looking for a counter takedown but Pudzianowski sprawls and moves away.
Pudzianowski ducks right into an uppercut from Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#KD#
Oh, that's a big right hand from Inhanamoto and Pudzianowski goes tumbling to the canvas! Inhanamoto follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard. #ROC#Pudzianowski is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Inhanamoto not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Pudzianowski is still in real trouble! Can Inhanamoto finish him?#T1##SUB2#
Pudzianowski looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#ES2#
Pudzianowski makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Pudzianowski seems to have recovered his senses.
Pudzianowski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Inhanamoto.
Pudzianowski lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Pudzianowski avoids the body shot from Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto checks a low kick from Pudzianowski.
Inhanamoto changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Pudzianowski fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Inhanamoto is out of range. #KD#
Inhanamoto drops his shoulder and cracks Pudzianowski with a huge uppercut! Pudzianowski goes down! Can Inhanamoto finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Inhanamoto is looking to work some ground and pound but Pudzianowski has wrist control.
Inhanamoto content to stall in guard here.
Inhanamoto trying to control the position from guard on top but Pudzianowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Inhanamoto is fighting to break Pudzianowski's control of his arms but Pudzianowski is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Inhanamoto wants to control from the top but Pudzianowski keeps moving.
Inhanamoto looking to sit in guard and control but Pudzianowski gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Inhanamoto working a defensive guard here.
Inhanamoto knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pudzianowski on the ground.#T3#
Inhanamoto wants to improve his position but instead Pudzianowski has moved into half guard.
Inhanamoto tries to roll over but Pudzianowski keeps him under control.
Inhanamoto tries to kick Pudzianowski off in order to stand up. Pudzianowski Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
You can see the frustration on Inhanamoto's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Pudzianowski just content to control the position.
Pudzianowski passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Inhanamoto! #T4#
Pudzianowski postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Inhanamoto looks a forlorn figure.
Pudzianowski postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Inhanamoto looks a forlorn figure.
Pudzianowski scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Inhanamoto can't escape the position.
A nice elbow there by Pudzianowski.
A nice elbow there by Pudzianowski.#SUB2#
Pudzianowski wants to finish this one by submission but Inhanamoto is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Pudzianowski.
Pudzianowski with good strikes from the mount here!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Giro Inhanamoto will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mariusz Pudzianowski's cut.
That's time! Inhanamoto's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Inhanamoto scores with a nice right hand.
Pudzianowski throws a quick inside leg kick.
Pudzianowski lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Inhanamoto changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Giro Inhanamoto is winning the standup battle so far.
Inhanamoto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pudzianowski moves away.
Pudzianowski tried to score with a low kick but Inhanamoto checks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Inhanamoto. Pudzianowski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pudzianowski takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Inhanamoto connects with a nice looking jab.
Inhanamoto sizes up Pudzianowski with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CUT#That has opened up Mariusz Pudzianowski's cut even more.
Inhanamoto just misses with a punch to the body.
Inhanamoto lands with a big right hook that stumbles Pudzianowski - he's out on his feet here! Inhanamoto follows up with another monster hook that separates Pudzianowski from consciousness! Pudzianowski falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Inhanamoto stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Giro Inhanamoto!

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