Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: SMASH: Dredd vs Hall
Date: May 11, 2024

#R1#
Kursiwa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux tries a head kick but it misses.
Kursiwa scores with a hook to the body. Thibodeaux takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kursiwa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thibodeaux.
Kursiwa throws a nice looking combination but Thibodeaux bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Thibodeaux throws a right hand that Kursiwa ducks under and follows up with a left that Kursiwa also avoids with ease.
Thibodeaux walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nice defenses there by Kursiwa.
Thibodeaux lands with a cross.
We've been told by Thibodeaux's head coaches at Gold Samurai's Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kursiwa fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Thibodeaux avoids it really well and circles away.
Thibodeaux looks to throw the jab but Kursiwa is out of range.
Kaiden Thibodeaux is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Kursiwa moves out of range as Thibodeaux strikes.
Kursiwa walks into a jab.
Thibodeaux scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#ROC#Kursiwa is rocked!
Thibodeaux throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Kursiwa counter with a right hand.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kursiwa.
Thibodeaux throws a leg kick
and Kursiwa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kaiden Thibodeaux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thibodeaux throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kursiwa tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kursiwa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thibodeaux throws out the jab.
Thibodeaux swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kursiwa slips a jab from Thibodeaux.
Kursiwa swings widly with a right hand
and Thibodeaux counters with a straight right hand.
Kursiwa is still on wobbly legs! Can Thibodeaux finish him?
A jab from Kursiwa misses.
Thibodeaux lands a brutal uppercut that launches Kursiwa off his feet! Kursiwa tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kaiden Thibodeaux!
A less than humble Kaiden Thibodeaux misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: DC 138: Karjalainen v Nagasaki
Date: Mar 10, 2024

#R1#
A slow jab from Rivers misses its intended target.
Kursiwa is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Rivers.
Kursiwa staying out of range there.
Rivers scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Kursiwa looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rivers pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rivers throws a big shot that misses.
Kursiwa scores with a body shot.
Rivers misses with an uppercut
and Kursiwa counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kursiwa moves out of range of the strikes.
Rivers catches Kursiwa with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rivers misses with an uppercut.
Kursiwa is looking to counter punch.
Rivers throws a right and a left that Kursiwa avoids nicely.
Rivers throws a right hand that misses
and Kursiwa counters with a nice body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kursiwa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rivers.
Kursiwa fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rivers throws a right and a left that Kursiwa avoids nicely. #TD#
Kursiwa drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Rivers tries to bench press Kursiwa off him but Kursiwa keeps the position. #T1#
Kursiwa lands a few punches from side control.
Rivers tries to bench press Kursiwa off him but Kursiwa keeps the position.
Kursiwa cracks Rivers with a big right hand but Rivers just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Rivers regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rivers is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kursiwa scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kursiwa 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.
Kursiwa is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Rivers is not content to let Kursiwa control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kursiwa seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Rivers wants to improve his position but Kursiwa is controlling well.
Kursiwa trying to control the action but Rivers is working from the bottom.
Rivers wants to sweep but Kursiwa has passed to side control!
Rivers is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T2#
Kursiwa landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kursiwa seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rivers manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kursiwa with a nice head shot there.
Kursiwa controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kursiwa keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rivers's head.#SUB2#
Rivers has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kursiwa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
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!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rivers has momentary wrist control but Kursiwa slips an elbow through the middle.
Kursiwa trying to control but Rivers is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Rivers is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Rivers is looking for a triangle but Kursiwa pushes his legs off easily. #T3#
Rivers can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kursiwa controls the pace.
Kursiwa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rivers swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kursiwa controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Kursiwa is posturing up here but Rivers has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Kursiwa tries to roll out but it's too tight and Kursiwa has to tap! Slick submission there by Rivers!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Phil Rivers!
Phil Rivers very nearly forgot to thank The Natural Order amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: DC 131:Pisswater v Azarola
Date: Feb 11, 2024

#R1#
Kursiwa ducks under a wild hook from Madden.
Madden looks to land a combination but Kursiwa avoids it well.
Kursiwa tries to counter by clinching up but Madden breaks away and moves out of range.#TD#
Kursiwa manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Madden on his heels. He'll look to pass Madden's guard now, I'm sure.
Madden is looking to stand up but Kursiwa isn't so interested in that idea.
Kursiwa looking to pass the guard.
Madden really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kursiwa. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kursiwa is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kursiwa cracks Madden with a solid left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kursiwa controlling from the top position.
Madden is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T1#
Kursiwa throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kursiwa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Madden is keeping the position for now.
Madden wants to stand and escape but Kursiwa is having none of it.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Madden has momentary wrist control but Kursiwa slips an elbow through the middle.
Kursiwa working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Madden's head.
Kursiwa throwing strikes from guard but Madden blocks nicely.
Madden is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kursiwa is controlling him. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kursiwa throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Madden works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kursiwa passes Madden's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kursiwa throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Madden to regain full guard.
Kursiwa is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kursiwa is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kursiwa won't allow Madden to get back to his feet.
Kursiwa landing some decent shots from guard.
Madden keeping moving, preventing Kursiwa from controlling successfully.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kursiwa's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kursiwa has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T3#
Madden wants to stand but Kursiwa is controlling the position.
Kursiwa chips away with some ground and pound.
Kursiwa with a nice head shot there.
Kursiwa stays in close to Madden's body and controls the position.
Kursiwa works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kursiwa is looking to take a break and control but Madden is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kursiwa working Madden over with strikes. #T4#
Madden pushes Kursiwa off but Kursiwa dives into side control.
Madden is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Kursiwa is controlling him well.
Kursiwa works to advance to full mount. Madden defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Kursiwa lands with some strikes.
Madden takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Kursiwa lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Kursiwa can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Madden is looking to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kursiwa landing punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Liwa Kursiwa dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Madden looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kursiwa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Madden moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Madden swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Madden misses with a looping left.
Madden throws a big shot that misses.
Kursiwa is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Madden.
Kursiwa shoots for a double leg takedown but Madden sprawls well. He's pushed Kursiwa's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kursiwa with a poor takedown
and Madden counters with a nice uppercut.
Madden misses with a straight right.
Kursiwa moves out of range of the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Madden looks to land a right hand but Kursiwa moved out of range.#CL#
Kursiwa clinches with his opponent.
Madden has a couple of punches blocked by Kursiwa.
Kursiwa is working for takedown but Madden is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Liwa Kursiwa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kursiwa drops down looking for an ankle pick but Madden pulls his leg out and moves away. #T1#
Kursiwa moves out of range as Madden strikes.
Madden fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kursiwa manages to avoid it.
Tyrann Madden is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Madden looks to land a left hand but Kursiwa moved out of range nicely.
Liwa Kursiwa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Madden, as that shot connected.
Madden throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kursiwa tries to counter by clinching up but Madden breaks away and moves out of range.#TD#
Kursiwa shoots in and bounces Madden off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Kursiwa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Madden is keeping the position for now.
Madden wants to stand and escape but Kursiwa is having none of it. #T2#
Kursiwa wants to control from the top but Madden keeps moving.
Madden wants to stand up but Kursiwa is controlling him.
Kursiwa passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kursiwa cracks Madden with a big right hand but Madden just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Kursiwa landing strikes.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Madden can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kursiwa working the head and body with strikes.
Madden is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Madden being controlled for a moment. #T3##SUB#
Kursiwa goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Madden has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Kursiwa but great work by Madden.
Kursiwa struggling a bit here.
Kursiwa is looking to reverse the position.
Kursiwa sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Kursiwa is positioning himself well to prevent Madden advancing to mount.
Kursiwa is trying to maintain the position but Madden is very close to passing his half guard.#T4#
Kursiwa landing rabbit punches to the side of Madden's head. Not doing much damage but still scoring a few points.
Kursiwa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Madden can do to turn this around?
Kursiwa gets back to full guard. #SUB#
Kursiwa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Madden defends well.
Kursiwa looking for a sweep. Not yet Kursiwa, not yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Kursiwa had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Madden defends it easily.
Kursiwa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Tyrann Madden will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
A big right from Madden misses.
Kursiwa slips under a jab from Madden.
Kursiwa misses with the combination.
Madden blocks a jab.
Madden looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Madden dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Madden connects with a nice looking jab.
Madden throws a jab when Kursiwa was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Madden looks to throw the jab but Kursiwa is out of range.
Kursiwa misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #TD#
Kursiwa gets a takedown into half guard.
Kursiwa wants to control but Madden is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB#
Kursiwa is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Madden is trying to stand.
Madden keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Madden is looking to get back to is feet but Kursiwa passes into side control.
Kursiwa just content to control the position. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kursiwa prevents Madden from escaping the position.
Kursiwa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Madden keeps working.
Kursiwa scoring with punches and elbows.
Madden is not content to let Kursiwa control the position. #SUB#
Kursiwa thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kursiwa working the ground and pound.#T3#
Madden is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Kursiwa working the ground and pound.
Kursiwa tries to move into full mount but can't pass Madden's legs.
Madden tries to escape but Kursiwa is in control. #SUB#
Kursiwa looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Madden is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Kursiwa has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Madden felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Kursiwa working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Madden wants to get back to his feet.
Kursiwa in side control, throwing shots but Madden defends.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Madden wants to get back to his feet but Kursiwa drags him back down.#SUB#
Kursiwa is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Madden looks calm but he's in trouble here. Kursiwa gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Madden is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Kursiwa lets go of the hold and Madden can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Liwa Kursiwa!
An out of breath Liwa Kursiwa thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: DC 123: Colamarino vSitsongrit
Date: Jan 14, 2024

#R1#
Kursiwa throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sitsongrit counters with a right hand to the body.
Sitsongrit throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kursiwa on the side of the head.
A slow jab from Sitsongrit misses its intended target.
Sitsongrit moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sitsongrit looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kursiwa misses with a kick to the body.
Kursiwa misses with a hook. Sitsongrit ducked under it nicely.
As Kursiwa backs away, Sitsongrit returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Sitsongrit finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sitsongrit stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#ROC#Kursiwa is rocked!
Kursiwa shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kursiwa is still on wobbly legs! Can Sitsongrit finish him?
Sitsongrit fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Kursiwa to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Kursiwa looks to clinch but Sitsongrit throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Kursiwa taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Suriyan Sitsongrit!
Suriyan Sitsongrit was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: DC 117 Christmas Eve
Date: Dec 24, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Alawi shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kursiwa trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Alawi manages to pass to mount!
Alawi controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB2#
Alawi is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Kursiwa has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Kursiwa!
Alawi is pulling down on Kursiwa's head to control his posture.
Kursiwa tries to free his leg and advance position but Alawi is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kursiwa won't allow Alawi to sweep him here. #T1#
Alawi working a defensive guard here.
Kursiwa is looking to work some ground and pound but Alawi has wrist control.
Kursiwa scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kursiwa 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.
Kursiwa is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kursiwa trying to control the position from guard on top but Alawi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kursiwa working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kursiwa advances position into side control!
Alawi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kursiwa wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Alawi takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Alawi is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kursiwa's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Alawi is trying to maintain the position but Kursiwa is very close to passing his half guard.#T2##SUB2#
Alawi actively working from the bottom here.
Alawi trying to control but Kursiwa postures up.
Kursiwa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alawi keeps working.
Kursiwa sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Alawi defending well though.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Alawi moves into full guard.
Kursiwa throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Alawi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Alawi looking for a sweep. Not yet Alawi, not yet.
Kursiwa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Alawi keeping moving, preventing Kursiwa from controlling successfully.
Alawi seems keen to control Kursiwa's posture.#T3#
Alawi looking to control.
Alawi wants to sweep but no luck.
Kursiwa wants to control from the top but Alawi keeps moving.
Alawi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Alawi managing to control the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kursiwa throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and Alawi counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Kursiwa manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Liwa Kursiwa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alawi stuffs the takedown attempt from Kursiwa. Kursiwa gets slowly back to his feet.
Alawi changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kursiwa tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Alawi swivels and escapes.#T4#
Alawi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kursiwa scores with a jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#TD2#
Alawi drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Kursiwa explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Kursiwa looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kursiwa throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD2#
and Alawi counters with a single leg into guard. Kursiwa didn't expect that.
Kursiwa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Alawi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Liwa Kursiwa dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Alawi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kursiwa is looking to counter the offense by Alawi and move into the clinch.
Alawi slips under a jab.
Alawi tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#CL#
Kursiwa clinches up against the cage.
Alawi tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kursiwa smiles and moves away.
Alawi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Liwa Kursiwa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tahboule Alawi.
Kursiwa looks for a takedown but Alawi sprawls well.
Alawi with the counter takedown but Kursiwa avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kursiwa defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Alawi.
Kursiwa feinted with a counter takedown.
Alawi fails with the takedown.#T1#
Kursiwa throws a right hand that Alawi ducks under and follows up with a left that Alawi also avoids with ease.
Alawi is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD#
Kursiwa shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Alawi napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Alawi tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Kursiwa is working to tighten his grip on Alawi's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Alawi has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Kursiwa is really squeezing tight and eventually Alawi passes out! Kursiwa breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Liwa Kursiwa!
A victorious Liwa Kursiwa thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: DC110 :Farfan v Savisto
Date: Nov 26, 2023

#R1#
San wants to land a leg kick but Kursiwa is out of range.
San misses the jab.
San misses with a lunging right hand
and Kursiwa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
San just misses with a punch to the body.
Kursiwa unleashes a big counter combination but San bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
San throws a shot from downtown. Kursiwa moves away and avoids it.
San throws an off balance right hand
and Kursiwa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kursiwa tries to bum rush San with a series of wild strikes but San uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice jab there from San. #TD2#
San tries to sprawl but Kursiwa drives through with a takedown into half guard.
San is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
San's coaches at Snake Eyes Fighting Systems have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#SUB2#
Kursiwa is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kursiwa drops an elbow to the side of San's head. #T1#
San is looking to improve his position.
Kursiwa wants to free his trapped foot but San is holding on for dear life with his legs.
San tries to roll over but Kursiwa keeps him under control.
San knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kursiwa on the ground.
San is working hard here to advance position.
San trying to control here. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kursiwa lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kursiwa slows the pace down in half guard.
San is not content to let Kursiwa control the position.
Kursiwa passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for San!
San is squirming around, avoiding Kursiwa's attempts to control the action. #T3#
Kursiwa is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Kursiwa is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Kursiwa throwing strikes here but San is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Kursiwa can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as San is looking to escape.
Kursiwa thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch! #T4#
Kursiwa landing punches.
San wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Kursiwa.
Kursiwa dominating with strikes here.#SUB2#
Kursiwa looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
San is trying to escape the mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kursiwa sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Kursiwa trying to control but San is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Liwa Kursiwa dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
San throws a body punch but Kursiwa moves out of range.
Kursiwa fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
San was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
San throws a body punch but Kursiwa moves out of range. #TD#
San shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Kursiwa gets full guard.
Kursiwa has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Kursiwa working for a triangle but San defends it easily.
San will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kursiwa looking for a sweep. Not yet Kursiwa, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kursiwa trying to control the position.
San has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T1#
Kursiwa can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as San controls the pace.
Kursiwa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
San is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
San trying to control but Kursiwa is working from the bottom.
Kursiwa trying to strike off his back.
Kursiwa seems keen to control San's posture.
Liwa Kursiwa has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kursiwa is trying to keep San in close.
San content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
San preventing the sweep.
San throwing strikes from guard but Kursiwa blocks nicely.
Kursiwa managing to control the position.
San cracks Kursiwa with a solid left hand.
Kursiwa has control of San's left arm, preventing San from doing any damage.
Kursiwa 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.
San controlling from the top position.
San looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
San scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kursiwa shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kursiwa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD#
San drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kursiwa not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kursiwa is looking to stand up but San isn't so interested in that idea.
San stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kursiwa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kursiwa wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kursiwa is on top in guard. #REVB#
Kursiwa works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kursiwa trying to control the action but San is working from the bottom.
Kursiwa prevents San from improving his position.
San is not content to let Kursiwa control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kursiwa thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed San's head.
Ground and pound from Kursiwa.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Miyata San dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
San just misses with a punch to the body.
Liwa Kursiwa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kursiwa drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A telegraphed right hand from San misses the target.
Kursiwa drops down looking to force a counter takedown but San defends it well.#CL2#
San gets tackled into the cage by Kursiwa. Kursiwa maintains the clinch.
Kursiwa is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but San is defending well.
San looking to stall.
San working aggressively here.
San prevents a takedown attempt there.
San lands with a short shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kursiwa wants a takedown but no success here.
Miyata San has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Liwa Kursiwa.
San makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
San lands with a short punch from the clinch.
San goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1#
Kursiwa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kursiwa is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kursiwa is looking for a takedown up against the cage. San gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kursiwa has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. San seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kursiwa can turn it around.
San misses with a punch on the inside.
San swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kursiwa tries for a takedown. No joy.
San lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
San can't find room to land a body shot as Kursiwa controls the action.
Kursiwa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kursiwa is trying to work for a single leg takedown but San pulls him back up using the underhooks.
San lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kursiwa is looking for a takedown.
Kursiwa tries for a takedown but San manages to get underhooks.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, San creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
San misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for San. #T2#
San presses Kursiwa against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kursiwa changes levels and goes for a takedown here. San fights it off and pushes away nicely.
San lands with a straight right. Kursiwa didn't see that one coming.#TD#
San closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kursiwa's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Kursiwa had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. San defends it easily.
Kursiwa looking to control.
San scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kursiwa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kursiwa is on top in guard. #REVB##T3#
Kursiwa wants to control from the top but San keeps moving.
San looking to control.
San keeping full guard, as Kursiwa tries to pass.
San looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kursiwa is one step ahead there. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kursiwa is fighting to break San's control of his arms but San is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Kursiwa trying to control but San is working from the bottom.
Kursiwa with a flurry of punches that miss.
San bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kursiwa's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Kursiwa has his feet on San's thighs here. He's pushed San off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! San screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Liwa Kursiwa!
Liwa Kursiwa thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: DC 101: Dye v Bradley
Date: Oct 22, 2023

#R1#
Madden displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kursiwa throws out the jab.
Despite the aggression on Madden's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kursiwa tries to clinch
and Madden connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kursiwa lands a jab to the nose.
Kursiwa moves out of range of the strikes.
Kursiwa slips a jab from Madden.
Tyrann Madden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Madden slaps away a takedown attempt from Kursiwa, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Madden lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kursiwa at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kursiwa ducks under a wild hook from Madden.
Madden throws an overhand right that lands on Kursiwa's shoulder, as Kursiwa tries to avoid the shot.
Kursiwa shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Madden but Madden pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T1#
Kursiwa stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Madden throws a hook but Kursiwa blocks it.
Madden throws an overhand right that lands on Kursiwa's shoulder, as Kursiwa tries to avoid the shot. #TD#
Kursiwa shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Madden is trying to defend but Kursiwa finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Kursiwa is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kursiwa stalling.
Kursiwa has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T2#
Madden is looking to escape.
Kursiwa thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Madden's head.
Madden is trying to stand up here but Kursiwa is controlling him well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kursiwa missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kursiwa stops Madden from getting back to his feet.
Kursiwa working the head and body with strikes.
Still in half guard, Kursiwa seems content to control.
Kursiwa stops Madden from getting back to his feet.
Kursiwa with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Madden can do anything to dispel that myth.
Madden wants to stand back up but Kursiwa manages to pass into side control. #T3#
Madden prevents Kursiwa from moving into mount.
Kursiwa trying to control the position but Madden is working away.
You can see the frustration on Madden's face as Kursiwa controls the position.
Kursiwa 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.
Kursiwa is looking to take a break and control but Madden is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Madden really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kursiwa. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Madden is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Kursiwa is controlling him well.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Madden keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Liwa Kursiwa. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kursiwa. #TD#
Kursiwa drives through with a takedown into Madden's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Kursiwa controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Madden keeping moving, preventing Kursiwa from controlling successfully.
Kursiwa content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Madden can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kursiwa controls the pace.
Madden is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kursiwa is controlling him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Liwa Kursiwa dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Kursiwa misses with a hook to the body
and Madden counters with a stiff right hand.
Kursiwa cracks Madden with a good jab.
Kursiwa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Madden.
Liwa Kursiwa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kursiwa with a poor takedown
and Madden counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kursiwa with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Madden to score with a decent uppercut.#TD#
Kursiwa closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Madden to the mat! Madden manages to get full guard.
Kursiwa controlling from the top position.
Kursiwa trying to control the position from guard on top but Madden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kursiwa prevents Madden from getting back to his feet. #T1#
Kursiwa passes Madden's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kursiwa lands strikes from half guard.
Kursiwa is trying to control. Madden wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kursiwa looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kursiwa trying to control the action but Madden is working from the bottom.
Madden is trying to stand.
Kursiwa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Madden can do to turn this around?
Kursiwa seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Madden does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Kursiwa is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Madden doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kursiwa. #T2#
Kursiwa prevents Madden from standing back up.
Kursiwa sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Kursiwa trying to control the action but Madden is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Madden jabbing away but nothing is landing. #TD#
Kursiwa shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Kursiwa was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Madden wants to get back to his feet but Kursiwa drags him back down.#T3#
Kursiwa trying to control the position but Madden is working away.
Madden taking punishment in the form of punches.
Madden is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Kursiwa wants to control but Madden is keeping him busy. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kursiwa postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Madden is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Kursiwa asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Kursiwa lands an elbow.
Kursiwa working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Madden is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kursiwa landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Liwa Kursiwa dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Kursiwa looks for a takedown but Madden sprawls well.
Madden misses with a two punch combination.
Kursiwa throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kursiwa swinging wildly here.
Kursiwa walks into a stiff left hand from Madden.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Madden misses with a left hand #TD#
and Kursiwa counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kursiwa forces his way into half guard.
Madden wants to stand back up but Kursiwa manages to pass into side control. #T1#
Madden wants to get back to his feet.
Kursiwa just content to control the position.
Madden is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Kursiwa asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Madden felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Madden trying to remain calm as Kursiwa controls from the top position.#SUB#
Kursiwa is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Madden has escaped the position, nice work there.
Madden wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kursiwa working the ground and pound from side control.
Kursiwa wants to control but Madden is keeping him busy.
Kursiwa cracks Madden with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Kursiwa sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Madden is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Madden tries to escape but Kursiwa is in control.
Liwa Kursiwa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kursiwa is looking to take a break and control but Madden is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Madden takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Kursiwa lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Madden down.
Kursiwa trying to control the position but Madden is working away.
Madden is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Kursiwa is looking to take a break and control but Madden is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Madden is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Kursiwa is controlling him well.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Madden thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kursiwa if he has to take too many more of those.
Madden feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kursiwas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kursiwa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Madden was well out of range. Poor timing from Kursiwa.
Madden throws a counter combo.#TD#
Madden gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kursiwa is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kursiwa won't allow Madden to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kursiwa with a flurry of punches that miss.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Liwa Kursiwa!
A very excited looking Liwa Kursiwa 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: DC 95: Bable v Savisto
Date: Oct 01, 2023

#R1#
Kursiwa slips under a jab from Milissis.
Milissis throws a head kick that misses.
Kursiwa looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Milissis throws a left and a right that both miss #CL#
and Kursiwa moves into the clinch.
Milissis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Milissis swings wildly with an uppercut but Kursiwa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kursiwa blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kursiwa managing to block the knees to the body from Milissis.
Milissis misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Milissis misses with a body punch.
Milissis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kursiwa has Milissis pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Milissis manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A short uppercut from Milissis. #TD#
Milissis is fighting off a takedown attempt but Kursiwa is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Milissis to the mat. Milissis regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Milissis wants to get back to his feet but Kursiwa is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T1#
Kursiwa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Milissis is keeping the position for now.
Milissis is looking to stand up but Kursiwa isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Milissis wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Kursiwa manages to pass to side control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Milissis is trying to stand. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Milissis is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#SUB#
Kursiwa is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Milissis is just riding it out for now. Kursiwa eventually gives up the hold.
Milissis tries to kick Kursiwa off but Kursiwa keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Kursiwa is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Milissis lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T3#
Milissis connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Milissis misses the jab.
Kursiwa dives in and grabs Milissis's left leg, looking for a takedown. Milissis pushes down on Kursiwa's head and hops out.
Kursiwa is looking to clinch but Milissis is avoiding it.
Milissis misses the shot to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Milissis.
Kursiwa gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Milissis gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Elvis Milissis!

Event: DC 81 Farfan vs Savisto
Date: Aug 13, 2023

#R1##CL#
Frost clinches with his opponent.
Frost wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kursiwa has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Frost manages to break the clinch.
Kursiwa shoots for a double leg takedown but Frost sprawls well. He's pushed Kursiwa's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kursiwa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #CL#
Frost has Kursiwa up against the cage in a clinch.
Kursiwa is working for takedown but Frost is calmly controlling the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kursiwa tries for a takedown but Frost manages to get underhooks.
John Frost has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Liwa Kursiwa.#TD2#
Kursiwa is trying to trip Frost. He has hold of a leg but Frost is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Kursiwa persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kursiwa slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1#
Kursiwa wants to pass the guard but Frost is keeping the position.
Kursiwa is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Frost looking for a sweep. Not yet Frost, not yet.
Kursiwa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Frost is keeping the position for now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kursiwa accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kursiwa trying to control the position from guard on top but Frost is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Kursiwa tries to free his leg and advance position but Frost is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Frost throws a right and a left that Kursiwa avoids nicely.
Frost moves in looking to clinch but Kursiwa pushes him off.
Frost shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kursiwa sprawls well. Kursiwa wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Frost gets slowly back to his feet.
Frost is looking to clinch.
Frost tries to close the distance and clinch but Kursiwa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Frost tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kursiwa counters with a series of strikes. Frost will be more careful next time no doubt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Frost looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3#
Kursiwa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Frost tries to clinch but Kursiwa moves away
enabling Kursiwa to counter with a crisp jab. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kursiwa.
Kursiwa in side control, throwing shots but Frost defends. #SUB2#
Kursiwa is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Frost is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kursiwa throws an elbow but Frost slips to the side and avoids it well.#SUB2#
Kursiwa working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Frost seems a little lost for a moment, as Kursiwa dominates the positioning.#T4#
Frost regains half guard there - taking advantage of Kursiwa's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Kursiwa moves nicely into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Kursiwa looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kursiwa is looking to take a break and control but Frost is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Liwa Kursiwa dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Kursiwa tries to score a power double leg takedown but Frost sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kursiwa somewhat.
Frost moves in looking to clinch but Kursiwa pushes him off.#CL#
Frost clinches up against the cage.
Frost wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kursiwa tries to score a body lock takedown but Frost shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kursiwa is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Frost gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
John Frost has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Liwa Kursiwa.
A short right from Kursiwa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frost tries to break the clinch but Kursiwa is controlling the position.
Kursiwa has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Frost seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kursiwa can turn it around.
Kursiwa looking for a takedown.
Kursiwa has Frost pressed against the cage, preventing Frost from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T1##BC#
Frost breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Frost tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kursiwa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kursiwa changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kursiwa throws a right and a left that both miss.
Frost tries to clinch up but Kursiwa circles away and keeps his distance.
Frost is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kursiwa misses with a few strikes there.
A big left from Frost misses.
Frost wants to clinch.
Frost fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kursiwa with the counter takedown but Frost avoids it easily.
Frost fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL#
Frost instigates a clinch. #T2#
Frost has had enough of the clinch but Kursiwa keeps him there for the moment.
Kursiwa prevents Frost from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Kursiwa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Frost is looking to clinch.
And Kursiwa tries to counter it with a takedown but Frost pushes his down on his head and steps out.
John Frost seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Frost shoots for a takedown but Kursiwa saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Frost tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kursiwa counters with a three punch combo that has Frost backing up. Frost nods at Kursiwa to acknowledge the strikes.
Frost tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kursiwa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Kursiwa clinches up against the cage.
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!
Frost is trying to push Kursiwa away but Kursiwa has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
I was talking to Frost's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Kursiwa drops down looking for an ankle pick but Frost pulls his leg out and moves away. #TD2#
Kursiwa looking to score a takedown here. Frost is defending well but Kursiwa drives through and ends up in Frost's guard.#T3#
Frost keeping moving, preventing Kursiwa from controlling successfully.
Kursiwa wants to pass the guard but Frost is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kursiwa is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Frost keeping moving, preventing Kursiwa from controlling successfully.
Kursiwa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Frost is keeping the position for now. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kursiwa throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Frost works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kursiwa 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.
Kursiwa misses with a body kick.
John Frost is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kursiwa fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Frost closes the distance but Kursiwa moves to the side
and Kursiwa counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Frost thinking.
Frost tries to close the distance and clinch but Kursiwa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kursiwa fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kursiwa misses with a takedown attempt - Frost sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Frost moves in looking to clinch but Kursiwa pushes him off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Liwa Kursiwa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Frost tries to clinch but Kursiwa is having none of it.
Kursiwa feints the counter takedown.#TD2#
Kursiwa closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Frost quickly recovers to half guard.
Frost tries to kick Kursiwa off in order to stand up. Kursiwa Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Frost tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kursiwa wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Kursiwa tries for a kimura but Frost is defending well.
Kursiwa working the head and body with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kursiwa wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Frost, who protects the arm well.
Kursiwa working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #T1#
Kursiwa is chipping away with strikes.
Kursiwa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Frost keeps working.
Kursiwa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kursiwa connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Frost some visible discomfort. #SUB2#
Kursiwa goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Frost rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Kursiwa's guard! Nice work there by Frost! #SUB2#
Kursiwa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kursiwa has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2##SUB2#
Kursiwa is looking for a triangle but Frost pushes his legs off easily.
Frost stopping the sweep attempt from Kursiwa.
Frost has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kursiwa is proving hard to escape from.
Kursiwa is trying to keep Frost in close. #T3##ES2#
Kursiwa kicks Frost off and gets to his feet.
Frost wants to clinch but Kursiwa slips to the side
and Kursiwa counters with a left and a right that stings Frost.
Frost swings widly with a right hand
and Kursiwa counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Frost doesn't manage to clinch there - Kursiwa circles away.
Kursiwa tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Frost defends well and Kursiwa ends up having to push Frost into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Frost misses the target.
Frost is looking to clinch.
Kursiwa with the counter takedown but Frost avoids it easily.
Frost closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Kursiwa counter with a right hand. #T4#
Frost doesn't manage to clinch there - Kursiwa circles away.
Frost tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kursiwa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Frost tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kursiwa swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Frost drives through and clinches with Kursiwa against the cage.
Kursiwa is trying to drag Frost to the mat but Frost just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kursiwa prevents Frost from breaking the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kursiwa tries to score a body lock takedown but Frost shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
John Frost has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Liwa Kursiwa is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
John Frost has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Liwa Kursiwa.#BC#
Frost breaks the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Liwa Kursiwa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kursiwa winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: DC 71 Fredricks vs Drake
Date: Jul 16, 2023

#R1#
Kursiwa fails with a takedown attempt. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kursiwa.
Madden pushes Kursiwa away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Kursiwa gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#SUB#
Kursiwa tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kursiwa has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kursiwa slows the pace down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Madden wants to get back to his feet but Kursiwa drags him back down.
Kursiwa cracks Madden with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Madden felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Madden is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Kursiwa has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Kursiwa lands a nice forearm strike.
Kursiwa prevents Madden from escaping the position.
Kursiwa trying to control the action but Madden is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Kursiwa working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T2#
Madden pushes Kursiwa away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Kursiwa gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Kursiwa grinds an elbow into Madden's temple.
Madden is working to avoid the ground and pound but Kursiwa connects with a decent elbow.
Kursiwa trying to control the action but Madden is working from the bottom.
Sloppy strikes there by Kursiwa.
Kursiwa wants to control but Madden is keeping him busy. #T3#
Madden wants to get back to his feet.
Madden is letting Kursiwa control him for a moment.
Madden is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Kursiwa has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Kursiwa scores with punches from side control.
Madden is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#SUB#
Kursiwa tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kursiwa has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Madden seems a little lost for a moment, as Kursiwa dominates the positioning.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Madden takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Madden can do anything to dispel that myth.
Madden is working to avoid the ground and pound but Kursiwa connects with a decent elbow.
Madden wants to get back to his feet.#SU#
Kursiwa stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Tyrann Madden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Madden on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A combination from Kursiwa does no damage.
Madden is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CL#
Kursiwa forces Madden back against the cage and clinches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Liwa Kursiwa dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##CL#
Kursiwa has taken the fight to the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Madden scores with a nice short uppercut.
Madden lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #ROC2#Kursiwa is rocked!
Madden stalling in the clinch.
Oh Kursiwa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kursiwa is trying to pull guard but Madden turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Madden throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kursiwa seems to have got his legs back now.
I was talking to Kursiwa's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Madden trying to control the position but instead, Kursiwa has worked for underhooks and has pushed Madden into the cage.
Kursiwa throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Madden blocks it with crossed arms.
Kursiwa wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Madden has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Kursiwa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kursiwa staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Madden cracks Kursiwa on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Kursiwa falls backwards against the cage. Madden follows up with more strikes that drop Kursiwa to his knees. Madden keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Kursiwa! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tyrann Madden!

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

#R1#
Hanma lands with a right hand.
Hanma definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#TD2#
Kursiwa throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hanma was covering up waiting for the punch and Kursiwa finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Kursiwa trying to control the position from guard on top but Hanma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hanma wants to sweep here but Kursiwa controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Hanma is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kursiwa won't allow Hanma to sweep him here.
Hanma keeping moving, preventing Kursiwa from controlling successfully.
Kursiwa must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kursiwa sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hanma not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Hanma had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kursiwa defends it easily.#SUB#
Hanma is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1#
Kursiwa is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hanma is pulling down on Kursiwa's head to control his posture.
Kursiwa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hanma is keeping the position for now.
Kursiwa postures up. #SUB#
Hanma working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kursiwa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kursiwa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Kursiwa has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Hanma to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Kursiwa is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Hanma pulls down on the head and he's put Kursiwa to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Baki Hanma!
A very excited looking Baki Hanma rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: DC 54: Talvela vs Noeigati
Date: May 21, 2023

#R1#
Kursiwa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Azarola cracks Kursiwa with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kursiwa tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Azarola counters with a stiff right hand.
Kursiwa dives in for a single leg takedown but Azarola sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Azarola tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kursiwa's elbow.
Azarola managing to block the knees to the body from Kursiwa.
I was talking to Kursiwa's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC#
Kursiwa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azarola sizes up Kursiwa with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #ROC2#Kursiwa is rocked!
Azarola drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Kursiwa's head, knocking him out cold! Azarola is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zigor Azarola!
A relieved looking Zigor Azarola 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: DC 42: Doback vs Thrane
Date: Apr 09, 2023

#R1##TD#
Kursiwa shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
San flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
San moves into full guard.
San throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Kursiwa preventing the sweep.
Our spies down at at Snake Eyes Fighting Systems inform us that San has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
San avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kursiwa's corner is telling him to maintain position.
San tries to strike from the bottom.
San tries to land a sweep but no joy.
San lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Kursiwa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
San lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kursiwa manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. San manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kursiwa throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as San works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
San throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Kursiwa might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.
San trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
San throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
San striking off his back but it's not causing Kursiwa any problems.
Kursiwa stands up over San, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kursiwa working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kursiwa with a nice head shot there.
San trying to strike off his back.
San throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Kursiwa not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
San trying to strike off his back.
Kursiwa trying to control the position from guard on top but San is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kursiwa trying to stand up but can't free himself from San's guard.
Kursiwa wants to control from the top but San keeps moving. #T2#
Kursiwa landing with the ground and pound.
San doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
San bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kursiwa's guard. #REVB#
San stands and throws Kursiwa's legs to the side, diving into side control.
San is trying to ground and pound but Kursiwa uses the momentary lack of control by San to regain half guard.
Kursiwa has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. San is working away from the top position though.
San drops an elbow to the side of Kursiwa's head.
Kursiwa on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kursiwa tries to get to full guard but San has control of the leg.
Kursiwa keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T3#
Kursiwa moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kursiwa is trying to control the position from the bottom. #ES#
Kursiwa kicks San off and gets to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kursiwa.
San changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
San is looking to clinch but Kursiwa is avoiding it. #CL2#
San rushes Kursiwa and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
San misses with some punches. #BC#
Kursiwa breaks from the clinch.
Kursiwa darts in looking for a takedown but San gets double underhooks and turns Kursiwa into the cage.
San lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from San.
San throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kursiwas head.
San pushes Kursiwa back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC2#Kursiwa 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!
San lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oh Kursiwa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
San pushes Kursiwa against the cage. San is working some dirty boxing. San pushes off with a quick right hook! Kursiwa goes down! Kursiwa tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! San moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Miyata San!
Our winner, Miyata San, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: DC 36: Tenkula vs Muromets
Date: Mar 19, 2023

#R1#
Kursiwa is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Maximus throws a good cross that connects. #CL#
Kursiwa forces Maximus back against the cage and clinches.
Maximus misses with an elbow strike. #BC#
Kursiwa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Maximus tries to clinch but Kursiwa is having none of it.
Maximus throws a head kick but Kursiwa moves out of range.
Maximus is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kursiwa circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL#
Kursiwa forces Maximus back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Kursiwa gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kursiwa is taking a breather. Maximus says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB#
Kursiwa is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SU#
Kursiwa decides to stand up.
Maximus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kursiwa looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kursiwa checks the leg kick nicely there. #T1#
Kursiwa blocks a head kick by Maximus.
We've been informed that Maximus 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.
Kursiwa keeps the fight on the outside.
Maximus cracks Kursiwa with a good jab.
Kursiwa keeps the fight on the outside.
Maximus is looking to clinch.
Maximus tries to clinch up.
Maximus misses with a left hand
and Kursiwa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kursiwa scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#CL#
Kursiwa darts in and clinches Maximus up against the cage.
Maximus misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kursiwa.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kursiwa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Maximus throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kursiwa blocks it with crossed arms.
Kursiwa avoids a wild elbow strike from Maximus.
Kursiwa has Maximus pushed against the cage.
Kursiwa takes a shot to the head. #TD#
Kursiwa gets control of Maximus's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kursiwa will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Maximus must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kursiwa bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Maximus's guard. #REVR#
Kursiwa works over Maximus with some ground and pound from guard.
Kursiwa landing with the ground and pound.
Kursiwa sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Maximus's guard.
Kursiwa winds up and cracks Maximus with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kursiwa works his way into full mount!
Maximus taking shots to the head.
Kursiwa sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Maximus is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Kursiwa controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Kursiwa won't let Maximus get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Kursiwa controlling his opponent.
Kursiwa lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Maximus hang on?
Maximus's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Maximus is bucking up trying to escape but Kursiwa cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Kursiwa tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kursiwa in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Kursiwa with a couple of short strikes.
Maximus is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there. #T4##SUB#
Kursiwa is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Kursiwa!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Liwa Kursiwa!
A relieved looking Liwa Kursiwa 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: DC 26: Nyla vs Belly
Date: Feb 11, 2023

#R1##CL#
Kursiwa closes the distance and clinches.
Kursiwa wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC2#
Frost escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kursiwa looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Kursiwa moves into range and clinches up with Frost.
Kursiwa lands a right hand. #BC#
Kursiwa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kursiwa looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
John Frost seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Frost tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kursiwa defends well and Frost ends up having to push Kursiwa into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kursiwa is looking for a counter combo.
Kursiwa tests Frost's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT#It looks like John Frost has been cut.
Kursiwa keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Frost pushes Kursiwa up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Frost breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kursiwa throws a big shot that misses.
Frost is looking to clinch but Kursiwa is avoiding it. #CL#
Kursiwa clinches with his opponent. #T1#
Kursiwa misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Frost breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Frost is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Frost instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Frost breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kursiwa lands a body shot.
Frost tries to clinch but Kursiwa moves out of range.
Frost tries to clinch up.
Kursiwa circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL2#
Frost rushes Kursiwa and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Kursiwa breaks the clinch. #CL#
Kursiwa closes the distance and clinches.
Kursiwa slows down the pace here. #T2##BC2#
Frost pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Frost closes the distance and clinches.
Kursiwa can't break the clinch.
Kursiwa wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Frost has him pressed against the cage.
Kursiwa tries to score a body lock takedown but Frost shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Frost has Kursiwa pressed against the cage, preventing Kursiwa from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kursiwa working hard to break the clinch.#TD#
Kursiwa manages to pull guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Frost wants to stand but Kursiwa has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T3#
Kursiwa is controlling Frost's posture.
Kursiwa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kursiwa looking to control.
Kursiwa has a closed guard, preventing Frost from standing up.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Kursiwa trying to keep a closed guard but Frost is proving a slippery customer. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#CL2#
Frost pushes Kursiwa up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Kursiwa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Frost is looking to clinch but Kursiwa is avoiding it.
Frost tries to clinch up.
Frost doesn't manage to clinch there - Kursiwa circles away.
Frost is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Frost wants to clinch up but Kursiwa keeps it at a distance.
Frost tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kursiwa paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Frost drives through and clinches with Kursiwa against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC2#
Frost breaks from the clinch.
Kursiwa misses with a straight right.
Frost is looking to clinch but Kursiwa is avoiding it. #CL2#
Frost moves into range and clinches up with Kursiwa.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Liwa Kursiwa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Frost's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Frost wants to clinch.
Frost wants to clinch but Kursiwa slips to the side
and Kursiwa counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Frost takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kursiwa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Frost tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kursiwa paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD#
Kursiwa drives through with a takedown into guard.
Frost looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kursiwa trying to control the position from guard on top but Frost is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Kursiwa stands up from Frost's guard - Kursiwa perhaps looking for a knockout. #T1#
Kursiwa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Frost takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Frost lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Frost wants to clinch up but Kursiwa keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Kursiwa closes the distance and pushes Frost back into the cage.
Kursiwa effectively controlling the action here.
Kursiwa looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kursiwa taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #BC#
Kursiwa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Frost tries to clinch up.#T2#
Frost tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Frost is looking to clinch.
Frost closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kursiwa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Frost moves in looking to clinch but Kursiwa pushes him off.
Kursiwa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Frost can do to turn this around?#CL2#
Frost closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Kursiwa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Frost has Kursiwa up against the cage in a clinch.
Kursiwa can't find room to land a body shot as Frost controls the action.
Frost blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kursiwa goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T3##BC2#
Frost breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Frost darts in and clinches Kursiwa up against the cage.#TD2#
Frost manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Kursiwa content to stall in guard here.
Kursiwa throwing strikes but missing.
Kursiwa wants to control from the top but Frost keeps moving. #T4#
Kursiwa wants to pass the guard but Frost is keeping the position.#SU#
Kursiwa decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Frost, up you get! #CL2#
Frost clinches with his opponent. #BC2#
Frost breaks the clinch.
Kursiwa throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Frost stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Frost tries to clinch up.
Frost wants to clinch up but Kursiwa keeps it at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kursiwa. Frost does a little dance to reset his feet.
Liwa Kursiwa is winning the standup battle so far.
Frost bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Liwa Kursiwa dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on John Frost's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
A punch lands to the side of Frost 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kursiwa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Frost fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Frost looks to clinch
enabling Kursiwa to counter with a crisp jab.
Liwa Kursiwa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Frost takes the fight into the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Frost letting Kursiwa take a breather here.#BC#
Kursiwa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Kursiwa darts in and clinches Frost up against the cage.#BC2#
Frost manages to break the clinch. #T1##CL2#
Frost has Kursiwa up against the cage in a clinch. #BC2#
Frost breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kursiwa throws a hook but Frost blocks it.
Kursiwa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Frost tries to clinch but Kursiwa moves out of range.
Kursiwa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL2#
Frost moves into the clinch.
Kursiwa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kursiwa has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kursiwa misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Frost.
A nice left hand lands by Kursiwa.
Frost has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kursiwa seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Frost can turn it around.
Kursiwa working hard to break the clinch.#T2#
Frost on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #BC#
Kursiwa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Frost closes the distance and pushes Kursiwa back into the cage.
John Frost seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC#
Kursiwa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A combination from Kursiwa does no damage.
Kursiwa throws a hook but Frost avoids it easily.
Kursiwa throws a big shot that misses.
Frost looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kursiwa darts in looking for a takedown but Frost gets double underhooks and turns Kursiwa into the cage.
Kursiwa is trying to force a seperation but Frost has the dominant position.
Kursiwa struggles to land a body shot inside as Frost controls his hands. #BC#
Kursiwa breaks the clinch. #T3#
Frost tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Kursiwa to counter with a crisp jab.
Frost fails with an attempt to clinch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kursiwa.
Some wild striking there from Kursiwa. #CL#
Kursiwa clinches. #BC2#
Frost breaks the clinch.
Kursiwa misses with an uppercut.
Frost unleashes a big counter combination but Kursiwa bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Frost tries to clinch but Kursiwa is having none of it.
Frost wants to clinch.#T4##CL2#
Frost rushes Kursiwa and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Frost breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kursiwa fails with a takedown attempt.
Kursiwa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Frost looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Frost tries to clinch but Kursiwa is having none of it. #CL2#
Frost closes the distance and pushes Kursiwa back into the cage.
Kursiwa effectively controlling the action here.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: DC Sunday Sesh 6
Date: Jan 08, 2023

#R1#
Kursiwa shoots in and drives through. Frost sprawls well.
Frost throws out a counter right but Kursiwa avoids it with no problem.
Frost misses with a series of wild punches.
Frost pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kursiwa wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Frost looks to land a combination but Kursiwa avoids it well.
Kursiwa looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Frost missing with a left hand there. Kursiwa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Frost looks winded!#CL#
Kursiwa forces Frost back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Frost breaks the clinch.
Kursiwa looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Frost throws a nice head kick!
Kursiwa misses with a two punch combination.
Frost has his takedown stuffed
and Kursiwa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like John Frost has been cut.
Kursiwa feints a jab promting Frost to slip. Kursiwa then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Frost slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kursiwa dives in for a single leg takedown but Frost sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#BC#
Kursiwa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Kursiwa drives through and clinches with Frost against the cage. #T1##BC#
Kursiwa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Frost looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Frost fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kursiwa avoids it really well and circles away.
Kursiwa throws a series of strikes that have Frost backpedaling. #ROC#Frost is rocked!
Frost rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kursiwa counters with a crisp right that sends Frost to the canvas! Kursiwa follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Liwa Kursiwa!
Liwa Kursiwa thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: DC Sunday Sesh 5
Date: Dec 11, 2022

#R1#
Kursiwa tries to clinch there but Bogo circles away.
Bogo feinted with a counter takedown.#CL2#
Kursiwa darts in and clinches Bogo up against the cage.
Kursiwa has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kursiwa slowing the pace effectively.
Bogo lands with a right to the head.
Kursiwa is looking to break free of the clinch but Bogo has double underhooks.
Kursiwa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bogo can't get the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kursiwa's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#BC2#
Kursiwa manages to break the clinch. #T1#
Kursiwa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Liwa Kursiwa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kursiwa misses with a wild combination.
Kursiwa throws a jab when Bogo was well out of range.#CL2#
Kursiwa clinches up with Bogo and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Kursiwa breaks the clinch.
Kursiwa tries to clinch but Bogo moves away
and Bogo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kursiwa throws a leg kick #TD#
and Bogo counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Kursiwa is looking to control Bogo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kursiwa avoid being mounted?
Kursiwa is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Kursiwa is looking to control Bogo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kursiwa avoid being mounted?
Kursiwa wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Kursiwa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kursiwa wants to get back to full guard.
Kursiwa tries to kick Bogo off but Bogo keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Kursiwa has hold of Bogo's hands but Bogo slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bogo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kursiwa is looking for a sweep. Bogo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kursiwa trying to control here. #SUB#
Bogo is looking for a kimura but Kursiwa is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bogo to get the leverage. #T3##SUB#
Bogo is looking for a kimura here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #SUB#
Bogo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kursiwa doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bogo.
Bogo is breathing heavily.
Kursiwa keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Kursiwa wants to improve his position but Bogo is controlling well.
Kursiwa is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bogo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bogo's back!#T4#
You can see the frustration on Bogo's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Bogo is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Kursiwa is not going to allow Bogo to sit and survive in this position.
Bogo is trying to break free.
We've been informed that Kursiwa has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kursiwa throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Bogo!
Bogo staying busy and making it hard for Kursiwa to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Liwa Kursiwa dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Bogo lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Sloppy strikes from Bogo. Those never looked like landing.
Kursiwa moves in looking to clinch but Bogo pushes him off.
Kursiwa thuds a left hand into Bogo's body.
Bogo jabs Kursiwa right on the nose. Kursiwa blinks but takes it well.
Kursiwa's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kursiwa duly obliges.
Kursiwa tries to clinch but Bogo is having none of it.
Bogo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kursiwa swings for the body but Bogo moves out of range.
Bogo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bogo moves in looking to clinch but Kursiwa pushes him off.
Kursiwa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Kursiwa stuns Bogo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kursiwa misses with a double jab.
Kursiwa moves in looking to clinch but Bogo pushes him off.
Nice defenses there by Bogo.
Bogo attempts a counter takedown but Kursiwa avoids it well and moves away.
Kursiwa tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bogo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bogo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL#
Bogo has closed the distance and engaged Kursiwa in a clinch.
Bogo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kursiwa is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A head punch on the inside from Kursiwa fails to land.
A bit of stalling here from Kursiwa.
Kursiwa is pushing Bogo up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #T2#
Kursiwa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bogo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kursiwa just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kursiwa tries to throw a body punch but Bogo avoids it by throwing Kursiwa back against the cage.
Bogo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Bogo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bogo tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kursiwa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC2#
Kursiwa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T3#
Kursiwa misses the jab.
Bogo attempts a counter takedown but Kursiwa avoids it well and moves away.#CL2#
Kursiwa forces Bogo back against the cage and clinches.
Kursiwa misses with some punches.
Bogo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kursiwa gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bogo wants a takedown but no success here. #BC2#
Kursiwa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Liwa Kursiwa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kursiwa scores with a nice head shot.
Kursiwa slips under a jab.#T4#
Bogo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A swing and a miss from Bogo.
Kursiwa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bogo.
Kursiwa is looking to chop away at Bogo's legs.
Kursiwa tries to clinch but Bogo is having none of it.
Bogo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bogo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kursiwa connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A jab lands there for Kursiwa.
Liwa Kursiwa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kursiwa uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bogo has time to react.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kursiwa tries to clinch up but Bogo circles away and keeps his distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Liwa Kursiwa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Bogo missing with a left hand there. Kursiwa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kursiwa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bogo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bogo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kursiwa.
Kursiwa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bogo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kursiwa loads up on a big right hand but Bogo slips the punch.
Kursiwa blocks a head kick by Bogo.
Bogo 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.
Kursiwa's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kursiwa duly obliges.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kursiwa defending well as Bogo loads up on a big left hand.
Kursiwa is trying to counter with his kicks.
Bogo ducks right into an uppercut from Kursiwa. #T1#
Kursiwa lands a glancing blow to the side of Bogo's head.#CL2#
Kursiwa gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bogo goes for a takedown attempt but Kursiwa pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kursiwa moves in looking to clinch but Bogo pushes him off.
Kursiwa lands with a nice body punch.
Kursiwa getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#ROC2#Bogo is rocked!
Kursiwa lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Bogo falls backwards - clearly groggy! Kursiwa dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Liwa Kursiwa!
Liwa Kursiwa decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: DC 5: Doncic vs Silva
Date: Nov 05, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Grizzly gets a clinch.
Grizzly changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kursiwa fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Grizzly tries to clinch but Kursiwa is having none of it.
Giant Grizzly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Grizzly closes the distance and pushes Kursiwa back into the cage.
Grizzly is working for takedown but Kursiwa is calmly controlling the position for now.
Grizzly changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kursiwa fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Liwa Kursiwa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Giant Grizzly.
Kursiwa throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Grizzly stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Grizzly doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kursiwa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kursiwa lands with an uppercut that bounces Grizzly off the cage and back into range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grizzly darts in trying to clinch
and Kursiwa counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kursiwa looking to land some kicks to the body here. #CL2#
Grizzly clinches. #T1##BC#
Kursiwa breaks the clinch.
Kursiwa looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Grizzly tries for a takedown but Kursiwa circles away easily
and Kursiwa counters with a stiff right hand. #CL#
Kursiwa fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Grizzly, pushing him back against the cage.
Kursiwa lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Grizzly.
Grizzly has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kursiwa avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Grizzly is looking for a takedown.#BC#
Kursiwa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Grizzly wants to clinch.
Grizzly tries to clinch but Kursiwa is having none of it.
Grizzly fails in his attempt to clinch.
The crowd cheers as Kursiwa lands an impressive looking overhand right. Grizzly doesn't seem phased though.
Kursiwa tries to clinch
letting Grizzly counter with a right hand. #T2##CL2#
Grizzly clinches up against the cage.
Grizzly lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kursiwa backwards.
Grizzly drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kursiwa prevents the takedown attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kursiwa throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Grizzly wants to take the fight to the mat but Kursiwa manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Grizzly tries for a takedown but Kursiwa manages to get underhooks.
Grizzly changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kursiwa fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Grizzly tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kursiwa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kursiwa throws a shot from downtown. Grizzly moves away and avoids it.
Kursiwa's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kursiwa duly obliges. #CL2#
Grizzly closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Kursiwa manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Grizzly moves into the clinch.#T3#
Nice body punch from Kursiwa - that landed with a thud.
Kursiwa gets underhooks to prevent Grizzly's takedown attempt.
Grizzly is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kursiwa to keep the fight standing.
Kursiwa gets underhooks to prevent Grizzly's takedown attempt.
Grizzly drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kursiwa gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kursiwa avoiding damage.
Kursiwa stops a takedown attempt from Grizzly.
Grizzly has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kursiwa after a bit of a struggle.
A short left from Kursiwa.
Grizzly tries for a takedown but Kursiwa manages to get underhooks.
Grizzly is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Grizzly is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kursiwa gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Grizzly looks winded!
Kursiwa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Grizzly jumps guard but Kursiwa turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kursiwa. #T4#
Grizzly jumps guard but Kursiwa stands there with Grizzly around his waist. Grizzly gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kursiwa prevents a takedown attempt there.
Grizzly drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kursiwa gets the underhooks and prevents it.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kursiwa lands a hook to the side of the head.
Grizzly has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kursiwa seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Grizzly can turn it around.
Come on Kursiwa - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kursiwa tries a body shot but Grizzly blocks it.
Grizzly tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kursiwa prevents the takedown attempt.
Kursiwa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grizzly's elbow.
Kursiwa is pressed up against the cage. Grizzly has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kursiwa down to the mat. Kursiwa avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Liwa Kursiwa dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL#
Kursiwa has Grizzly up against the cage in a clinch.
Grizzly has Kursiwa pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kursiwa manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kursiwa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grizzly looking for a takedown.
Grizzly looking for a takedown.
Liwa Kursiwa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Giant Grizzly.
Grizzly is looking for a takedown.#TD2#
Grizzly gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Kursiwa regains guard.

Kursiwa pushes Grizzly off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #CL#
Kursiwa closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Kursiwa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kursiwa keeps the fight on the outside.
Kursiwa lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kursiwa throws out a powerful jab.
Kursiwa scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Kursiwa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Grizzly takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kursiwa throws a nice looking combination but Grizzly bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Grizzly is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kursiwa lands a nice shot to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Grizzly looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Grizzly closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Grizzly wants a takedown.
Grizzly has Kursiwa pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kursiwa manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kursiwa manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Grizzly has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kursiwa is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T2#
Kursiwa scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC#
Kursiwa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Grizzly moves out of range of the strikes.
Grizzly is looking to clinch but Kursiwa is avoiding it.
Liwa Kursiwa is winning the standup battle so far.
Grizzly shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kursiwa pinned against the cage. Kursiwa gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kursiwa misses with a head kick.
Grizzly closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kursiwa circles away.
Grizzly looks to clinch
and Kursiwa counters with a series of strikes. Grizzly will be more careful next time no doubt. #ROC#Grizzly is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kursiwa scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Grizzly doesn't seem bothered though.
Grizzly is still on wobbly legs! Can Kursiwa finish him?
Grizzly is breathing heavily.
Kursiwa throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Grizzly stumbling backwards into the cage! Grizzly bounces back off the cage towards Kursiwa, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Kursiwa lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Kursiwa celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Liwa Kursiwa!
Liwa Kursiwa seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: DC 2: Segura vs Jello
Date: Oct 15, 2022

#R1#
Kursiwa moves out of range as Bogo strikes.
Kursiwa throws a looping overhand right but Bogo ducks down to avoid it.
Bogo fails to land with a series of punches.
Kursiwa shoots in and drives through. Bogo sprawls well.
Kursiwa throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Bogo counters with a takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kursiwa is working to avoid the ground and pound but Bogo connects with a decent elbow. #SUB#
Bogo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kursiwa has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bogo 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.
Kursiwa is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Kursiwa's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kursiwa is trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Kursiwa can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Bogo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Bogo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kursiwa, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Bogo swings around for an armbar but Kursiwa sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Bogo's guard.#SUB#
Bogo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kursiwa must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bogo is trying to keep Kursiwa in close. #T2#
Kursiwa wants to control from the top but Bogo keeps moving. #SUB#
Kursiwa got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bogo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kursiwa has managed to get both his arms back between Bogo's legs - danger averted.
Kursiwa wants to control from the top but Bogo keeps moving. #T3#
Kursiwa wants to stand but Bogo is controlling his posture from full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kursiwa accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kursiwa trying to control but Bogo is working from the bottom.
Kursiwa looking to sit in guard and control but Bogo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bogo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bogo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Bogo won't allow Kursiwa to sweep him here.
Bogo wants to control from the top but Kursiwa keeps moving.
Bogo stopping the sweep attempt from Kursiwa.
Kursiwa is trying to control the position but Bogo postures up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bogo avoids the head kick by Kursiwa.
Bogo drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kursiwa sprawls and moves away.
Bogo is looking to clinch but Kursiwa is avoiding it.
Kursiwa fails with the takedown.
Bogo throwing a counter right hand but Kursiwa manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adam Bogo dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Kursiwa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
As Kursiwa tries to get set, Bogo tries to push him back and clinch up but Kursiwa manages to avoid the attempt.
Kursiwa walks into a straight right hand from Bogo.
Kursiwa tries to clinch but Bogo moves out of range.
Kursiwa misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Kursiwa. Those never looked like landing.
Kursiwa swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #CL#
and Bogo holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Bogo has Kursiwa pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kursiwa manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T1##BC2#
Kursiwa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kursiwa tries to clinch up but Bogo circles away and keeps his distance.
Kursiwa lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A slow jab from Kursiwa misses its intended target. #CL2#
Kursiwa clinches up against the cage.
Bogo has Kursiwa pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kursiwa manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bogo is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Bogo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kursiwa tries to land knees in the clinch but Bogo avoids the damage to the body.
Kursiwa prevents a takedown attempt there. #T2#
Kursiwa gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bogo.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kursiwa.#BC2#
Kursiwa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
No joy there for Kursiwa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bogo takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Kursiwa takes one on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bogo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kursiwa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kursiwa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T3#
Kursiwa gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bogo counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Kursiwa is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Bogo sizes up Kursiwa with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CL2#
Bogo gets tackled into the cage by Kursiwa. Kursiwa maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Kursiwa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kursiwa swings widly with a right hand #CL#
and Bogo holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Bogo wants to take the fight to the mat but Kursiwa manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kursiwa tries to throw a body punch but Bogo avoids it by throwing Kursiwa back against the cage.
Bogo blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
Bogo keeps control of Kursiwa as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bogo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kursiwa gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kursiwa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bogo backwards.
Bogo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kursiwa prevents it.
Bogo tries to score a body lock takedown but Kursiwa shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kursiwa lands a nice uppercut.
Kursiwa has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A right hook to the body lands for Kursiwa.
Kursiwa looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Liwa Kursiwa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Kursiwa throws a series of punches but Bogo avoids them all with ease.
Bogo lands with a nice combination. Kursiwa backs away looking to recover.
Bogo lands with an uppercut that bounces Kursiwa off the cage and back into range.
Liwa Kursiwa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kursiwa changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kursiwa takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kursiwa will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kursiwa closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bogo circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kursiwa misses with a double jab #TD#
and Bogo counters with a single leg into guard. Kursiwa didn't expect that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kursiwa is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T1##SUB#
Bogo looking for submissions off his back.
Kursiwa is just content to waste time from the top position. Bogo takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Bogo keeping moving, preventing Kursiwa from controlling successfully.
Kursiwa slips nicely into half guard.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Bogo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kursiwa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bogo keeps working.
Kursiwa moves nicely into side control.
Bogo is trying to control Kursiwa's posture but Kursiwa avoids it. #T3#
Kursiwa lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Bogo managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Kursiwa. #SU2#
Kursiwa decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Liwa Kursiwa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kursiwa misses with a straight left.
Sloppy strikes from Kursiwa. Those never looked like landing.
Kursiwa attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bogo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kursiwa shoots in looking for a takedown. Bogo tries to sprawl out of it but Kursiwa keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bogo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bogo attempts a counter takedown but Kursiwa avoids it well and moves away.
Adam Bogo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Liwa Kursiwa.#T4##CL2#
Kursiwa moves into the clinch successfully.
Kursiwa is pressed up against the cage. Bogo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kursiwa down to the mat. Kursiwa avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nice uppercut lands for Kursiwa. That snapped Bogo's head back.
Kursiwa shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bogo as he jumps to the side.
Liwa Kursiwa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Decent striking displayed by Bogo there.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Liwa Kursiwa.
I think Kursiwa 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Adam Bogo!

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