Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Summit Series 2 - MMA Round 5A
Date: Apr 07, 2025

#R1##TD#
Kane closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Tomás trying to control here. #SUB2#
Tomás is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kane pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Tomás looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Well, if Kane is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kane is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Tomás is trying to get back to full guard.
Kane has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T1##SUB2#
Tomás is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kane pulls his head out easily.
Tomás wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Tomás looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Kane pushes past his half guard into mount!
Kane controlling the position easily from mount.
Tomás really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tomás is still trying to improve position.
Tomás 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.#T2#
Tomás regains half guard.#SUB2#
Tomás looking for submissions off his back.
Kane trying to mount his opponent but Tomás defends it.
Tomás wants to improve his position but Kane is controlling well.
Tomás wants to control but Kane passes into side.
Kane working away.#T3#
Tomás is trying to improve his position.
Kane controlling the position.
Tomás is looking to regain half guard here but Kane keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Kane swings around for an armbar but Tomás sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Kane's guard.
Kane pulls Tomás in to control the position.
Tomás throwing strikes but missing. #T4#
Tomás in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tomás throws a big elbow that misses.
Tomás throws a big right hand that misses.
Tomás throwing strikes from guard but Kane blocks nicely.
Kane avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tomás loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tomás trying to control the position from guard on top but Kane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tomás in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Darden Kane will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Kane fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD#
Kane shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB2#
Tomás actively working from the bottom here.
Tomás works his way to full guard. Good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tomás controls Kane momentarily but Kane frees himself. #SUB2#
Tomás throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tomás has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kane has passed into side control. #T1#
Tomás is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Tomás is trying to control Kane's posture but Kane avoids it.
Tomás is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
A lull in the action here.
Tomás tries to improve position but can't.
Kane taking a breather here.
Tomás sneaks back into half guard.#T3##SUB2#
Tomás looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Tomás is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kane pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Tomás actively working from the bottom here.
Kane controlling the action here.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Kane darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Tomás is looking to improve his position. #T4#
Kane is taking a breather. Tomás 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.
Tomás wants to improve his position but Kane is controlling well. #SUB2#
Tomás looking for submissions off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tomás wants to sweep but Kane has passed to side control!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darden Kane dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Kane rushes Tomás and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kane is looking for a takedown.
Kane is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tomás pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Tomás stops a takedown attempt from Kane.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darden Kane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kane is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tomás pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kane looking for a takedown. #BC2#
Tomás breaks the clinch. #TD#
Kane scores with a takedown into Tomás's guard.#SUB2#
Tomás is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kane is aware though and is defending well.
Tomás manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kane manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Darden Kane overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tomás looking to pass the guard.
Tomás cracks Kane with a solid left hand.#T1#
Kane working a defensive guard here.
Tomás throws a strike but Kane rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
Tomás is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kane is aware though and is defending well.
Tomás looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kane is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Kane avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Tomás is looking for a triangle but Kane pushes his legs off easily. #T2##SUB2#
Tomás had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kane defends it easily.
Kane stays in close to Tomás's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Tomás is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kane is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Tomás is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Tomás looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kane passes into half guard.
Tomás takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3#
Tomás is trying to get back to full guard.
Kane keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Massiel Tomás has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Tomás looking for submissions off his back.
Kane not doing much here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tomás shoots in for a takedown but Kane shows good takedown defense.
Darden Kane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#CL#
Kane drives through and clinches with Tomás against the cage.
Tomás is trying to force a seperation but Kane has the dominant position.
Kane tries to score a body lock takedown but Tomás shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Tomás throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kanes head. #BC2#
Tomás manages to break the clinch.
Tomás uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kane has time to react.#TD#
Kane feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Tomás being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Tomás has an active guard here but Kane has managed to pass into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kane content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Darden Kane.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kane, 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darden Kane!

Event: Summit Series 2 - MMA Round 4A
Date: Mar 31, 2025

#R1#
Kane darts in trying to clinch
and Tavara counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kane fails with an attempt to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Tavara on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL#
Kane instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Tavara manages to break the clinch.
Tavara circles away from the clinch attempt
and Tavara counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kane tries to clinch but fails miserably #KD2#
and Tavara counters with a nice right hand that sends Kane toppling to the canvas! Kane scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Tavara finish him?!#ROC2#Kane is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kane tries to clinch but Tavara moves away
and Tavara counters with a big right hand! Oh Kane is in trouble here! Tavara follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Malo Tavara!
During a confident post fight interview, Malo Tavara thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Summit Series 2 - MMA Round 3A
Date: Mar 21, 2025

#R1##CL2#
Ettish moves into range and clinches up with Kane.
Ettish working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kane tries for a takedown. No joy. #TD#
Kane gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Ettish regains guard. #SUB2#
Ettish throws his legs up looking for a submission but Kane uses it to pass to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ettish gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Ettish looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Ettish is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kane pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Ettish is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kane pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Ettish actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Ettish is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kane pulls his head out easily. #T1#
Ettish regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ettish looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB2#
Ettish looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Ettish looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kane passes into half guard.
Kane is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Kane seems to be working for a kimura but Ettish defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Ettish actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Ettish looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Ettish is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kane pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Ettish looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Ettish actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Ettish looking for submissions off his back.
Kane takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#T3##SUB2#
Ettish looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Ettish looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Ettish looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Ettish looking for subs from the bottom but Kane mounts him!
Kane takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ettish slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T4##SUB2#
Ettish is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kane pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #SUB2#
Ettish actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Ettish looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kane in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Ettish looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Kane pushes past his half guard into mount!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kane looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ettish is desperately trying to improve his position but Kane has a good base and remains in mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darden Kane dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Kane looks to clinch
enabling Ettish to counter with a crisp jab.
Kane takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ettish connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kane momentarily. #CL#
Kane moves into range and clinches up with Ettish.
Ettish jumps guard but Kane stands there with Ettish around his waist. Ettish gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #TD#
Kane turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Kane manages to end up in side control.
Ettish is trying to improve his position.
Ettish is still trying to improve position.#T1##SUB#
Kane is trying to get an arm triangle but Ettish is defending well.
Ettish tries to improve position but can't.
The referee asks Kane politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Kane prefers to stall for the moment though.
Ettish is looking for a sweep.
Kane taking a breather here.
Ettish gets back to half guard.#T2##SUB2#
Ettish looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Kane pushes past his half guard into mount!
Kane controlling the pace for now.
Kane has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Kane seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ettish for as long as he can get away with.
Ettish is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kane is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ettish can do to turn this around?
Kane manages to capitalize on a mistake by Ettish to take his back!
Kane is hanging on to Ettish's back as he tries to escape.
Ettish is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Kane.
Kane keeps control of the position as Ettish tries to break free.
Darden Kane overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Ettish is breathing heavily.
Ettish is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ettish breaks Kane's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Kane is controlling Ettish's posture.
Ettish is looking to advance position but Kane has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR##T4#
Kane controlling from mount.
Ettish is trying to escape the mount.
Kane controlling the pace for now.
Ettish really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darden Kane 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Ettish tries to clinch there but Kane circles away.
Andy Ettish has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A shot to the liver by Ettish. Beautiful body shot.
Kane shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ettish defends it nicely.#TD#
Kane shoots in and gets a takedown into Ettish's guard.
Kane is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Ettish isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Kane stacks Ettish on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Kane!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ettish is trying to get back to half guard.
Kane just content to control the position. #T1#
Ettish is looking for a sweep.
Kane staying calm.
Ettish is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ettish is being controlled here.
Ettish is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ettish manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Kane is positioning himself well to prevent Ettish advancing to mount. #SUB2#
Ettish is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Ettish is working for a submission of some sort.
Ettish takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kane controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T3##SUB2#
Ettish is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ettish wants to free his trapped foot but Kane is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kane is controlling Ettish's position as best he can from this difficult position.#SUB2#
Ettish seems to be looking for submissions. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kane is looking to control Ettish's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kane avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Ettish is looking for a kimura but Kane is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ettish to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Ettish is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kane defends it well.
Kane wants to control but Ettish is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kane is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Ettish is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kane is just riding it out for now. Ettish eventually gives up the hold.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Andy Ettish.
I think Kane has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darden Kane!

Event: Summit Series 2 - MMA Round 2A
Date: Mar 05, 2025

#R1#
Greer missing with a left hand there. Kane was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kane uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Greer.#CL#
Kane darts in and clinches Greer up against the cage.
Kane drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Greer lands a hook that snaps the head of Kane backwards.
Kane is working for takedown but Greer is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kane has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Greer is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darden Kane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Greer has a couple of punches blocked by Kane.
Greer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Greer has a couple of punches blocked by Kane. #TD#
Kane gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Greer wants to control the action here but instead Kane manages to pass to full mount!
Kane controlling from the full mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Kane's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Greer tries to reverse the position but Kane maintains control.
Greer is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Greer might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kane haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Kane controlling the pace for now. #T3#
Greer wants to hold on but Kane pushes him away.
Greer is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kane avoids the attempt from Greer to control.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kane controlling the position easily from mount.
Greer tries to hold on but Kane pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darden Kane dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##TD#
Kane looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kane slows the pace down in half guard.
We've been informed that Greer has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greer trying to control from the bottom. #T1#
Greer is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Kane is staying active.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Greer misses with a straight right.
Greer throws out a loose jab but Kane uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kane ducks under a wild hook from Greer.#CL#
Kane has closed the distance and engaged Greer in a clinch. #TD#
Kane has hold of one of Greer's legs. Greer is fighting the takedown attempt but Kane gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Kane controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T2#
Greer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kane has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Kane is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kane has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Greer pulls Kane in close to prevent any damage.
Kane is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Greer can do to turn this around?#T3#
Kane seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Greer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kane. #TD#
Greer gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kane to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Greer wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Kane is now in half guard. #T4#
Kane is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Greer has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kane is working away from the top position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darden Kane dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Kane moves into range and clinches up with Greer.
Nigel Greer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#TD#
Kane has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Greer regains guard immediately.
Kane wants to pass the guard but Greer is keeping the position.
Greer controls Kane momentarily but Kane frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kane not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1#
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Further stalling from Kane.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Greer scores with a shot to the body. #CL#
Kane rushes Greer and presses him up against the cage.
Greer has a couple of punches blocked by Kane.
Greer stops a takedown attempt from Kane.
Kane tries for a takedown but Greer manages to get underhooks.
Greer misses with the head strike.
Kane is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Greer pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darden Kane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kane is looking to take this one to the mat.
Greer working aggressively here.
Greer is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kane changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Greer fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kane gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Greer lands with a nice combination. Kane backs away looking to recover.#ROC2#Kane is rocked!
Kane displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Greer throws out the jab.
Oh Kane is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL#
Kane darts in and clinches Greer up against the cage.
Kane tries to score a body lock takedown but Greer shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kane seems to have got his legs back now.#T3#
Kane is working for takedown but Greer is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD#
Kane turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Kane manages to end up in side control.
Kane controls the position. #T4#
Greer tries to improve position but can't.
Greer is still trying to improve position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kane taking a breather here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Darden Kane.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kane, 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darden Kane!
The defeated Nigel Greer had this to say: 'I had COVID'.

Event: Summit Series 2 - MMA Round 1B
Date: Feb 16, 2025

#R1#
Hobbs throws a good cross that connects. #CL#
Kane gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Hobbs is fighting off a takedown attempt but Kane is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Hobbs to the mat. Hobbs regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB2#
Hobbs escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kane gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hobbs is trying to hold Kane in close to prevent damage but Kane has managed to pass into half guard.
Hobbs controlling the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kane seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T1#
Hobbs is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kane controlling the action here.
Hobbs wants to get back to full guard.
Kane is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kane has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Hobbs is looking to improve his position. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kane takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Hobbs throws a looping overhand right but Kane ducks down to avoid it. #TD#
Kane shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hobbs napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Hobbs looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hobbs tries to improve position but can't.
Hobbs is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
A lull in the action here.#T3#
Kane's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Kane working away.
Hobbs is looking to regain half guard here but Kane keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hobbs is still trying to improve position.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hobbs is trying to control Kane's posture but Kane avoids it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Kane changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hobbs looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Hobbs is trying to improve his position.
Kane is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Hobbs's shoulder. That is not cool.
Hobbs can't do much from the bottom here.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darden Kane dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Nice shot lands for Hobbs.
Hobbs throws a jab but it's blocked by Kane.
Kane changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL#
Kane pushes Hobbs up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Kane has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Hobbs is trying to keep an underhook but Kane manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Hobbs wants to control but Kane is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hobbs is looking for a sweep. Kane is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Darden Kane overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kane not doing much here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SUB2#
Hobbs looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hobbs scores with a jab.
Garry Hobbs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Kane throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hobbs was covering up waiting for the punch and Kane finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB2#
Hobbs is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kane showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2##SUB2#
Hobbs looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kane passes into side control.
Kane controlling the position from side mount.
Kane has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Kane.
Hobbs is looking for a sweep.
Kane taking a breather here. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hobbs sneaks back into half guard.
Hobbs wants to improve his position but Kane is controlling well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kane controlling the action here.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Kane closes the distance and clinches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darden Kane dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Kane clinches up with Hobbs and pushes him back against the cage.
Hobbs wants to break free but Kane has control. #TD#
Kane is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Hobbs can't fight it off and eventually Kane manages to take the fight to the floor. Hobbs looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kane is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hobbs has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kane's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T1#
Kane continues to hold on tight.
Hobbs looking to control but Kane passes into half guard. #SUB#
Kane is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Hobbs is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Darden Kane!

Event: Summit Series 2 - KT Round 6B
Date: Jan 30, 2025

#R1#
Manion uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kane tries to clinch but Manion moves out of range.
Kane tries to clinch up.
It looked like Manion wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kane steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Manion.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kane looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Manion throws a lazy right hand but Kane sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kane tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Manion counters with a straight right hand.
Kane fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kane closes the distance looking to clinch
and Manion counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Manion swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kane.
Manion misses with a looping right.
Kane tries to clinch but Manion is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kane tries to clinch but Manion moves away
and Manion counters with a stiff right hand.
Kane displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Manion throws out the jab.
Kane tries to clinch but Manion is having none of it.
Manion circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL2#
Kane clinches up against the ropes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kane takes a shot to the head.
Manion lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kane backwards.
Manion lands with a right to the head. #T1##BC#
Manion's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kane wants to clinch but Manion slips to the side
and Manion counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Manion lands with a good body shot.
Kane wants to clinch.
Kane bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL2#
Kane has closed the distance and engaged Manion in a clinch.
Manion throws a punch but it's blocked by Kane.
Manion prevents Kane from breaking the clinch.
Kane wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kane has had enough of the clinch but Manion keeps him there for the moment.
Manion has Kane pressed against the ropes, preventing Kane from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
Manion's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Good shot there by Manion.
Manion lands with a hook. Kane tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kane has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Manion is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kane misses the body punch
enabling Manion to counter with a crisp jab.
Manion jabs Kane to the body, keeping him at a distance.
It looks like Manion has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Jab by Manion.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Manion swats away the attempt to clinch by Kane.#T2#
Kane darts in trying to clinch
and Manion counters with a nice uppercut.
Manion lands with a cross. #CL2#
Kane forces Manion back against the ropes and clinches.
Manion lands with a light punch inside.
Kane wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kane wants to break free but Manion has control.
Kane is trying to break the clinch but Manion is controlling him.
Kane is trying to break the clinch but Manion is controlling him.
Kane is trying to push Manion away but Manion has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Manion's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kane closes the distance but Manion moves to the side
enabling Manion to counter with a crisp jab.
Manion avoids the head kick by Kane.
It looked like Manion wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A jab from Manion misses.
Manion missing with a left hand there. Kane was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL2#
Kane closes the distance and pushes Manion back into the ropes.
Kane wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Manion has him pressed against the ropes.
A nice right hand lands inside from Manion.
Kane wants to break the clinch but can't. #T3#
Manion lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kane wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kane tries to break free but Manion pushes him back against the ropes.
Kane wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A short right from Manion on the inside.
Manion has Kane pressed against the ropes, preventing Kane from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kane is trying to break the clinch but Manion is controlling him.
A frustrated look appears on Kane's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kane wants to break the clinch but can't.
Manion gets through Kane's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Manion pushes Kane back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Kane wants to break free but Manion has control.
Kane wants to get back to striking at distance but Manion won't allow it.
Kane wants to break free but Manion has control.
Manion keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kane's efforts to push away.#BC#
Manion breaks from the clinch.
Manion scores with a nice head shot.
Manion misses with a hook. Kane ducked under it nicely.
Kane looks to clinch
letting Manion counter with a right hand.
Manion cracks Kane with a right hand to the side of the head.
Manion is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kane tries to move into range but Manion moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T4#
Kane defending well as Manion loads up on a big left hand.
Manion getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Manion punishes Kane's body with a nice straight punch.
Manion lands a lovely overhand right.
Manion moves out of range as Kane throws a body kick.
Kane doesn't manage to clinch there - Manion circles away.
Darden Kane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kane looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Manion smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kane wants to clinch up but Manion keeps it at a distance.
Kane closes the distance but Manion moves to the side
and Manion counters with a series of strikes. Kane will be more careful next time no doubt.
Manion takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Manion connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kane closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kane gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nice body punch from Manion.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Manion dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Manion scores with a punch to the head.
Kane moves to clinch but Manion breaks away
and Manion counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Manion connects with a body shot.
Kane tries to clinch
enabling Manion to counter with a crisp jab.
Manion jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Manion looks to land a left hand but Kane moved out of range nicely.
Manion waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kane.
Kane tries to clinch
and Manion connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Manion misses with a looping left.
Jack Manion is winning the standup battle so far.
Manion thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kane wants to clinch.
Kane is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Manion fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kane looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Manion connects with a single shot there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kane tries to clinch up.#T1#
Manion works the jab nicely.
Manion uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kane.
Kane is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kane will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Manion is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kane can do to turn this around?
Kane darts in trying to clinch
and Kane takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kane has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#CL2#
Kane closes the distance and clinches.
Manion lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kane backwards. #BC#
Manion breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kane tries to close the distance and clinch up but Manion swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kane takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kane misses with a body kick.
A little feinted left hand from Manion on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kane tries to clinch up but Manion circles away and keeps his distance.
Manion swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Manion throws a jab when Kane was well out of range.
Kane tries to clinch up.
Nice body punch from Manion.
Manion lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Manion loads up on a big right hand but Kane slips the punch.
Kane tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Manion manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Manion keeps the fight on the outside.
Manion scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Manion cracks Kane with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kane is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jab from Manion.
Manion punishes Kane's body with a nice straight punch.
Manion swats away the attempt to clinch by Kane.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kane looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kane takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Manion misses with a double jab.
Kane takes one on the button.
A swing and a miss from Manion.#T3#
Manion paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Manion jabs at Kane's body.
Manion avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kane throws an overhand right that lands on Manion's shoulder, as Manion tries to avoid the shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kane looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Manion throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Manion works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kane takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kane takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kane closes the distance but Manion moves to the side
and Kane takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Manion ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kane tries to clinch but Manion moves out of range.
Kane takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Manion throws a jab but it's blocked by Kane.
Kane tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Manion paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Manion pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Kane misses with a hook.
Kane tries to clinch up but Manion circles away and keeps his distance.
Manion uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kane.
Manion throws a hook but Kane blocks it.
Manion fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kane tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Manion shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kane eats them both and turns towards Manion to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Kane tries to clinch there but Manion circles away.
Manion lands a jab to Kane's midsection.
Kane moves in looking to clinch but Manion pushes him off.
Manion avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Manion steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kane.
Manion misses with a wild body shot.
Kane wants to clinch up but Manion keeps it at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Manion takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Manion connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kane's hands.
A low kick from Kane misses
and Manion counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Manion swings for the body but Kane moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Manion dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Kane closes the distance and pushes Manion back into the ropes.
Jack Manion is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A frustrated look appears on Kane's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Manion escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Manion fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Manion digs a good hook to Kane's body.
Nice uppercut there from Manion.
Kane wants to clinch up but Manion keeps it at a distance.
Manion lands a jab to the head.
Manion with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Manion ducks under a wild hook from Kane.
Kane is looking to clinch but Manion is avoiding it.
Manion connects with a single shot there.
Kane has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kane there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kane closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Manion throws a shot to the body.
Kane tries to clinch up
and Manion connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kane wants to clinch
and Manion counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Kane wants to clinch.
Kane tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Manion counters with a nice uppercut.
Kane wants to clinch up but Manion keeps it at a distance.
Manion cracks Kane with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Manion scores with a body shot.
Manion paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Good exchange - Manion coming out on top.
A jab lands there for Manion.
Kane tries to close the distance and clinch up but Manion swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Manion scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Kane thows a left - swing and a miss!
Manion moves out of range of the leg kick from Kane.
A decent looking cross lands there for Manion.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Manion digs a good body shot into Kane's ribs.
Kane fails with an attempt to clinch.
Donk. Manion catches Kane right on the button with a cross.
Darden Kane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Manion connects with a jab.
Manion catches Kane with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kane wants to clinch.
Manion scores with a nice head shot.
Manion swats away the attempt to clinch by Kane.
Manion lands a body shot.
Manion jabs Kane right on the nose. Kane blinks but takes it well.
Manion works Kane's body with a nice hook.
Manion changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kane throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Manion to counter with a crisp jab.
Kane throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Manion counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Manion lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Manion uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T3#
Kane tries to land a body kick
and Manion counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Manion lands a nice shot to the body.
Kane takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kane swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A quick step to the side and Manion tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A leg kick checked by Manion.
Kane misses with a low kick as Manion jumps back.
Manion scores with the left hand. Kane knows he should have avoided that one.
Manion dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kane throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Manion counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kane throws a body kick that misses
and Manion counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A cross from Manion lands.
Kane throws a body punch but Manion moves out of range.
Manion appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kane misses with a right hand
and Manion counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Manion keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Manion keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kane takes one to the side of the head.
Kane tried to score with a low kick but Manion checks it.
Kane on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T4#
Kane throws a head kick that misses
and Kane takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kane misses with a low kick.
Kane throws a lazy uppercut
and Manion cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Manion fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kane throws a body kick that misses.
Kane attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Manion fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kane on the side of the head.
Manion lands a jab.
Kane misses with a hook to the body
and Manion counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kane looks to throw a body kick
and Manion counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kane takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kane throws the left hand but Manion avoids the punch easily.
Kane throws a lazy body kick
and Manion connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A lazy body kick from Kane
and Manion counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Manion connects with a body shot that sends Kane's belly button to the back.
Manion lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Manion, as that shot connected.
Kane misses with a looping right.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight for Jack Manion!
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Jack Manion!
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Jack Manion!

Jack Manion wins by unanimous decision!
Jack Manion seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Summit Series 2 - KT Round 5B
Date: Jan 20, 2025

#R1#
Sakamoto wants to clinch.
Sakamoto works Kane's body with a nice hook.#CL2#
Kane closes the distance and clinches.
Sakamoto lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sakamoto scores with a shot to the side of Kane's head.
Sakamoto working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kane tries to circle away but Sakamoto has him pinned against the ropes.
Sakamoto lands a shoulder strike.
Sakamoto is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kane is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakamoto lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kane backwards.
Sakamoto prevents Kane from breaking the clinch.
Sakamoto pushes Kane back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kane is trying to force a seperation but Sakamoto has the dominant position.
Kane wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kane wants to get back to striking at distance but Sakamoto won't allow it.
Sakamoto definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kane wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sakamoto has him pressed against the ropes.#T1#
A shot in the inside from Sakamoto.
Sakamoto lands an uppercut.
Kane is trying to break the clinch but Sakamoto has him pressed against the ropes.
Sakamoto lands an uppercut.
Kane takes a shot to the head. #ROC#Kane is rocked!
Kane prevents a body shot from Sakamoto.
Kane is still on wobbly legs! Can Sakamoto finish him?
Kane wants to break free but Sakamoto has control.
Kane seems to have recovered his senses.
Kane wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kane is trying to break the clinch but Sakamoto has him pressed against the ropes.
Kane can't break the clinch. #BC2#
Kane breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Kane clinches up with Sakamoto and pushes him back against the ropes.
Sakamoto prevents Kane from breaking the clinch.
Kane is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Kane is trying to break the clinch but Sakamoto is controlling him.
Sakamoto lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sakamoto lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kane backwards. #BC2#
Kane manages to break the clinch.
Kane looks to clinch #KD#
and Sakamoto counters with a lead uppercut that lands right on the button! Kane goes down! Will Kane beat the count? 3,4,5 - he's up! No problem. Let's get back to the action!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sakamoto lands a jab to Kane's midsection.
Sakamoto moves in looking to clinch but Kane pushes him off.#T2#
Sakamoto scores with a jab to the jaw.#CL2#
Kane closes the distance and clinches.
A hook to the body from Sakamoto.
A short left from Sakamoto.
Kane is trying to break free.
Sakamoto lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kane backwards.
Sakamoto lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kane backwards.
Kane has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kane is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Kane tries to break the clinch but Sakamoto is controlling the position.
Sakamoto lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Sakamoto takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Sakamoto lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kane backwards.
Kane is trying to push Sakamoto away but Sakamoto has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kane as Sakamoto tries to tie him up.
Kane tries to break the clinch but Sakamoto is controlling the position.
Kane tries to circle away but Sakamoto has him pinned against the ropes.
Sakamoto lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A right hand to the body from Sakamoto.
Sakamoto keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kane's efforts to push away.#T3#
A shot in the inside from Sakamoto.
Kane has had enough of the clinch but Sakamoto keeps him there for the moment.
Sakamoto gets through Kane's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kane is trying to break the clinch but Sakamoto is controlling him.
Sakamoto keeps control of Kane as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sakamoto lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sakamoto lands with a right to the head.
Sakamoto lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A frustrated look appears on Kane's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kane is trying to force a seperation but Sakamoto has the dominant position.
Sakamoto lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sakamoto lands a right hand.
Good body shot from Sakamoto.
Sakamoto has Kane pressed against the ropes, preventing Kane from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sakamoto lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sakamoto.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A frustrated look appears on Kane's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sakamoto has Kane pressed against the ropes, preventing Kane from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sakamoto lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sakamoto lands with a left to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Kane's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T4#
Kane can't break the clinch.
Sakamoto prevents Kane from breaking the clinch.
Sakamoto scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kane is trying to break the clinch but Sakamoto is controlling him.
A right hook to the body lands for Sakamoto.
Kane has had enough of the clinch but Sakamoto keeps him there for the moment.
Sakamoto lands with a left to the head.
Kane wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sakamoto lands a shoulder strike.
Kane is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Sakamoto works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kane tries to break the clinch but Sakamoto is controlling the position.
Kane looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A frustrated look appears on Kane's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kane is trying to push Sakamoto away but Sakamoto has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Sakamoto lands a shoulder strike.
Sakamoto lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kane wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kane wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sakamoto lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sakamoto dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Sakamoto is controlling Kane's neck. Sakamoto unleashes a big knee up the middle! And another! Kane goes down! Can he beat the count? 3,4,5,6... he's not going to make it! 9,10. It's all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Hiroshimo Sakamoto!
A relieved looking Hiroshimo Sakamoto 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: Summit Series 2 - KT Round 4B
Date: Jan 04, 2025

#R1##CL#
Kane closes the distance and clinches.
Kane tries to break free but Chikorita pushes him back against the ropes.
Kane tries to break free but Chikorita pushes him back against the ropes.
Chikorita is looking to control Kane's arms but Kane gets an underhook and turns him. Now Chikorita has his back to the ropes.
Kane looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Kane breaks the clinch. #CL#
Kane clinches with his opponent.
Chikorita is trying to maintain a safe position but Kane gets an underhook and turns Chikorita into the ropes.
Kane can't break the clinch.
Chikorita is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC#
Kane manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Kane has managed to clinch. #BC#
Kane breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chikorita tries to clinch there but Kane circles away. #CL#
Kane closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. #BC#
Kane breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Chikorita is looking to control Kane's arms but Kane gets an underhook and turns him. Now Chikorita has his back to the ropes. #T1#
Chikorita prevents Kane from breaking the clinch.
Chikorita trying to stall but Kane improves his position.
Chikorita tries to stall but Kane uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kane is trying to push Chikorita away but Chikorita has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.#BC#
Kane manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Kane clinches up with Chikorita and pushes him back against the ropes.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kane tries to break free but Chikorita pushes him back against the ropes.
Chikorita trying to control the position but instead, Kane has worked for underhooks and has pushed Chikorita into the ropes.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Barry Chikorita.
Chikorita ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chikorita tries to close the distance and clinch but Kane swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kane is trying to force a seperation but Chikorita has the dominant position.
Chikorita taking a breather. #T2##BC#
Kane breaks the clinch.
Chikorita tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Kane paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A lazy left from Kane finds it's target.#CL#
Kane clinches.
Chikorita is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kane is keeping busy.
Chikorita prevents Kane from breaking the clinch.
Kane wants to get back to striking at distance but Chikorita won't allow it.
Chikorita looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Chikorita is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes. #BC#
Kane escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Kane darts in and clinches Chikorita up against the ropes.
Chikorita tries to stall but Kane uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Chikorita trying to control the position but instead, Kane has worked for underhooks and has pushed Chikorita into the ropes.#BC#
Kane manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Kane forces Chikorita back against the ropes and clinches.#T3#
Kane is trying to break the clinch but Chikorita is controlling him.
A frustrated look appears on Kane's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kane has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Chikorita is trying to maintain a safe position but Kane gets an underhook and turns Chikorita into the ropes.#BC#
Kane breaks the clinch. #CL#
Kane takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Kane's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Kane closes the distance and pushes Chikorita back into the ropes.
Chikorita keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kane's efforts to push away.
Kane working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Kane pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Kane has Chikorita up against the ropes in a clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Chikorita keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kane's efforts to push away.#T4#
Kane working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Kane manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Kane has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kane wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Kane pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chikorita tries to clinch but Kane moves out of range.
Chikorita tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Kane manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Kane moves into range and clinches up with Chikorita.#BC#
Kane breaks the clinch. #CL#
Kane instigates a clinch. #BC#
Kane breaks the clinch. #CL#
Kane rushes Chikorita and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chikorita is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kane is keeping busy.
Kane is trying to push Chikorita away but Chikorita has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Kane breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darden Kane dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL#
Kane moves into the clinch.
Chikorita is trying to stall.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Chikorita seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.#BC#
Kane breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kane is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chikorita can do to turn this around?
Chikorita tries to close the distance and clinch but Kane swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kane is looking to counter the offense by Chikorita and move into the clinch.
Kane rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Chikorita counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
Kane closes the distance and pushes Chikorita back into the ropes.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Chikorita looking to stall.
Chikorita is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Kane has denied him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chikorita looking to stall.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Barry Chikorita.
Kane with a jab.#CL#
Kane clinches with his opponent. #BC#
Kane escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T1##CL#
Kane rushes Chikorita and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.#BC#
Kane breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Kane drives through and clinches with Chikorita against the ropes. #BC#
Kane breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Kane closes the distance and clinches.
Darden Kane has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kane working hard to break the clinch.
Chikorita trying to stall but Kane improves his position.
Kane is trying to break the clinch but Chikorita has him pressed against the ropes.
Kane wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Kane breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Darden Kane is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Kane has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kane tries to break free but Chikorita pushes him back against the ropes.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Chikorita trying to control the position but instead, Kane has worked for underhooks and has pushed Chikorita into the ropes.
Chikorita prevents Kane from breaking the clinch.#T2#
Chikorita tries to stall but Kane uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Chikorita is trying to maintain a safe position but Kane gets an underhook and turns Chikorita into the ropes.
Chikorita taking a breather.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Barry Chikorita.#CL#
Kane takes the fight into the clinch.
Chikorita trying to stall but Kane improves his position.
Kane wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Chikorita has him pressed against the ropes.
Kane has had enough of the clinch but Chikorita keeps him there for the moment.#BC#
Kane breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kane clinches with his opponent.
Kane tries to circle away but Chikorita has him pinned against the ropes.#BC#
Kane breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Chikorita tries to keep at a distance but Kane has taken the fight into the clinch.
Chikorita wants to stall.
Kane wants to break free but Chikorita has control. #T3#
Chikorita has Kane pressed against the ropes, preventing Kane from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
Kane breaks from the clinch.
Chikorita fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Kane closes the distance and clinches.
Chikorita wants to stall.
Chikorita looking to stall. #BC#
Kane's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kane circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kane seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL#
Kane has managed to clinch.
Chikorita is trying to stall.
Kane is looking to break free of the clinch but Chikorita has double underhooks.
Chikorita is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T4#
Kane is trying to break the clinch but Chikorita has him pressed against the ropes. #BC#
Kane escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kane avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL#
Kane moves into range and clinches up with Chikorita.
Chikorita tries to stall but Kane uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kane wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kane as Chikorita tries to tie him up.
Kane wants to break free but Chikorita has control.
Chikorita is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Barry Chikorita.
Chikorita doesn't manage to clinch there - Kane circles away. #CL#
Kane pushes Chikorita up against the ropes in a clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC#
Kane breaks from the clinch.
Kane with a body punch. A glancing blow. #CL#
Kane gets a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darden Kane 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. This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Chikorita tries to keep at a distance but Kane has taken the fight into the clinch.
Chikorita is looking to control Kane's arms but Kane gets an underhook and turns him. Now Chikorita has his back to the ropes.
A frustrated look appears on Kane's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kane wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Chikorita is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kane is keeping busy.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Chikorita trying to control the position but instead, Kane has worked for underhooks and has pushed Chikorita into the ropes.
Kane is trying to break the clinch but Chikorita is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Kane pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Chikorita tries to keep at a distance but Kane has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Kane's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chikorita is looking to clinch but Kane is avoiding it. #T1##CL#
Kane darts in and clinches Chikorita up against the ropes.
Kane wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kane is trying to push Chikorita away but Chikorita has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Kane breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chikorita tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Kane manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kane tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Chikorita manages to circle out of the way.
Darden Kane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kane throws a push kick but Chikorita slaps the foot to one side.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Chikorita! But no joy.#CL#
Kane rushes Chikorita and presses him up against the ropes.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #BC#
Kane pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Kane closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Kane escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Kane rushes Chikorita and presses him up against the ropes.
Chikorita trying to control the position but instead, Kane has worked for underhooks and has pushed Chikorita into the ropes.
Kane wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kane wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Barry Chikorita has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##BC#
Kane breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Kane closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Kane blocking some punches.
Chikorita using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kane has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Chikorita misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kane prevents a body shot from Chikorita. #BC#
Kane breaks the clinch. #CL#
Kane has closed the distance and engaged Chikorita in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Kane breaks the clinch. #CL#
Kane clinches. #BC#
Kane escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Kane closes the distance and pushes Chikorita back into the ropes.#BC#
Kane breaks from the clinch.
Kane slips a jab from Chikorita.
Kane lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CL#
Kane takes the fight into the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.#BC#
Kane breaks the clinch. #T3##CL#
Kane darts in and clinches Chikorita up against the ropes.#BC#
Kane manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Kane moves into the clinch.#BC#
Kane breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Kane moves into the clinch.
Chikorita with an attempt at a knee that misses. #BC#
Kane escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chikorita throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Kane clinches.
Kane blocks a body shot from Chikorita.
Chikorita has Kane pressed against the ropes, preventing Kane from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kane tries to break the clinch but Chikorita is controlling the position.
Kane wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Chikorita has him pressed against the ropes.#BC#
Kane breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chikorita throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Kane clinches up against the ropes.
Kane is looking to break free of the clinch but Chikorita has double underhooks. #T4#
Chikorita struggles to land a body shot inside as Kane controls his hands. #BC#
Kane breaks the clinch. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Kane breaks the clinch. #CL#
Kane gets a clinch.
Chikorita creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kane wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Chikorita has him pressed against the ropes.
Kane is looking to break free of the clinch but Chikorita has double underhooks.
Chikorita is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kane is defending well for now.
Chikorita misses with a body punch.
Chikorita tries to throw a body punch but Kane avoids it by throwing Chikorita back against the ropes.
Chikorita misses with a body punch. #BC#
Kane pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Kane rushes Chikorita and presses him up against the ropes.
Kane tries to break the clinch but Chikorita is controlling the position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kane.
Kane is trying to force a seperation but Chikorita has the dominant position.
Kane avoiding damage as Chikorita throws knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Kane's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Chikorita misses with a punch on the inside.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Darden Kane!
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Darden Kane!
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Darden Kane!

Darden Kane wins by unanimous decision!

Event: Summit Series 2 - KT Round 3A
Date: Dec 18, 2024

#R1#
Greer lands a jab to the nose.
Kane is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Greer.
Greer seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Kane wants to slow Greer down by chopping away at his legs.
Kane takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Greer slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Greer moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#ROC#Kane is rocked!
Greer lands a jab to the nose.
Kane is still on wobbly legs! Can Greer finish him?
Kane wants to clinch up but Greer keeps it at a distance.
Kane wants to clinch.
It looked like Greer was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kane.
Kane seems to have recovered his senses.#CL2#
Kane instigates a clinch.
Greer tries to work over Kane's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kane blocks a body shot from Greer.
Kane working aggressively here.
Kane misses with a punch to the body.
Greer can't find room to land a body shot as Kane controls the action.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kane blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kane blocks a body shot from Greer.
Greer lands a body punch. #T1#
Greer tries to work over Kane's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Greer struggles to land a body shot inside as Kane controls his hands.
Greer tries to work over Kane's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kane stalling the fight. #BC2#
Kane manages to break the clinch.
Greer stuns Kane with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kane throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kane fails with an attempt to clinch.
Greer moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kane throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Greer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kane tries to land a front kick but Greer steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#CL2#
Kane closes the distance and clinches.
Kane tries to work over Greer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Greer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Kane breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A shot to the liver by Greer. Beautiful body shot.
Kane tries to clinch up but Greer circles away and keeps his distance.
Greer is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kane closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kane takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Greer fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kane looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL2#
Kane clinches up with Greer and pushes him back against the ropes.#T2##BC2#
Kane breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kane throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Greer scores with a body shot.
Greer with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Greer lands a lovely overhand right.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kane throws out a loose jab but Greer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kane takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kane tries to clinch
and Greer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kane tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Greer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kane tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Greer works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Greer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Greer lands with an uppercut that bounces Kane off the ropes and back into range.
Jab from Greer.
Kane throws an overhand right that lands on Greer's shoulder, as Greer tries to avoid the shot.
Kane thows a left - swing and a miss!
Greer lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kane at a distance.
Kane takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL2#
Greer tries to keep at a distance but Kane has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Kane breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3#
Greer lands with a shot to the body.
A left lands for Greer.
Greer swats away the attempt to clinch by Kane.
Greer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kane misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Greer.
Kane walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CL2#
Kane clinches up against the ropes.#BC2#
Kane pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Kane closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Kane tries to work over Greer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Kane manages to break the clinch.
A lazy left from Greer finds it's target.
Kane throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #KD#
Greer staggers Kane with a jab and knocks him down with a follow up straight! Kane looks in trouble, will he beat the count?! The count has reached 5 and he's only back to 1 knee - it's going to be close! 6,7,8 - he's up! Just in time and the ref is going to let the fight continue!
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!#CL2#
Kane clinches up against the ropes.
Greer gets through Kane's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kane can't find room to land a body shot as Greer controls the action.
Greer tries to throw a body punch but Kane avoids it by throwing Greer back against the ropes.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.#T4#
Kane working aggressively here. #BC2#
Kane manages to break the clinch.
Greer throws a body shot but no joy.
Kane has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.#CL2#
Kane moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Kane breaks the clinch.
An inside leg kick from Kane misses.
Kane gets cracked there but stands up to it. #CL2#
Kane closes the distance and clinches.
Kane swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kane is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kane tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kane stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Greer tries to throw a body punch but Kane avoids it by throwing Greer back against the ropes. #BC2#
Kane pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kane misses with a straight right.
Greer lands a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nigel Greer dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Kane has Greer up against the ropes in a clinch.
Greer taking a breather. #BC2#
Kane breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kane takes one on the button.#CL2#
Kane has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC2#
Kane breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kane is looking to clinch.
A lazy left from Greer finds it's target.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Nice jab there from Greer.
Nice jab there from Greer.
Greer keeps the fight on the outside.
Kane takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kane wants to clinch
and Greer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Greer fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Greer digs a good hook to Kane's body.
Kane throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Greer counters with a stiff right hand.
Greer scores with a big combo that sends Kane crashing to the mat! He's still conscious but the referee has seen enough as Kane flops around uncontrollably and he's called an end to the fight! Greer jumps onto the ropes and throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Gross.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nigel Greer!
Nigel Greer made sure to mention his sponsor, Bloodbath MMA Clothing in his post fight interview.

Event: Summit Series 2 - KT Round 2B
Date: Dec 07, 2024

#R1##CL#
Kane moves into the clinch successfully.
Borges tries to stall but Kane uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #BC#
Kane breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Kane forces Borges back against the ropes and clinches.
Borges is looking to control Kane's arms but Kane gets an underhook and turns him. Now Borges has his back to the ropes.
Borges tries to break free but Kane pushes him back against the ropes.#BC#
Kane breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Kane clinches up against the ropes.#BC#
Kane breaks the clinch. #CL#
Kane clinches up against the ropes.
Borges tries to stall but Kane uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Borges wants to stall.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kane.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bit of stalling here from Kane. #BC#
Kane breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Kane clinches.
Kane lands with a short shot to the head.
Borges is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Still in the clinch, Kane scores with a nice short uppercut.#T1##BC#
Kane's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Kane has Borges up against the ropes in a clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Borges has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Borges taking a breather.
Kane controlling the action here for a moment.
A short right from Kane on the inside. #BC#
Kane breaks the clinch. #CL#
Kane gets a clinch.
Kane has Borges pressed against the ropes, preventing Borges from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Borges is looking to break free of the clinch but Kane has double underhooks.
Borges wants to break free but Kane has control. #BC#
Kane escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kane fails with an attempt to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Borges on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Borges circles away from the clinch attempt. #T2##CL#
Kane clinches.
Kane lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC#
Kane breaks from the clinch.
Borges avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Borges tries a quick counter leg kick but Kane is wise to it.
Kane fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Kane darts in and clinches Borges up against the ropes.
Kane is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kane content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kane gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Kane keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Borges's efforts to push away.#BC#
Kane breaks the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kane tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Borges counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #CL#
Kane clinches up against the ropes.
Borges is looking to control Kane's arms but Kane gets an underhook and turns him. Now Borges has his back to the ropes.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Kane creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Kane keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Borges's efforts to push away.
Kane stalling against the ropes.
Borges is trying to push Kane away but Kane has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
Borges breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kane darts in trying to clinch
and Borges counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #CL#
Kane clinches up with Borges and pushes him back against the ropes.
Borges is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.#BC#
Kane breaks from the clinch.
Kane tries to clinch there but Borges circles away.
Kane tries to close the distance and clinch up but Borges swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kane looks to clinch
enabling Borges to counter with a crisp jab.
Kane fails in his attempt to clinch. #T4#
Kane fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kane tries to clinch but Borges moves away
and Borges cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kane is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.#CL#
Kane fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Borges, pushing him back against the ropes.
A nice left hand lands by Kane.
A hook to the body from Kane.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kane as Borges tries to tie him up.
Borges is looking to break free of the clinch but Kane has double underhooks.
Borges can't break the clinch. #BC#
Kane breaks from the clinch.
Borges circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kane is looking to clinch.
Borges follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Kane tries to close the distance and clinch but Borges swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Borges swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Kane instigates a clinch.
Kane digs a right hand underneath Borges's ribcage. Borges let out a lung full of air as it connected.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darden Kane dominated that round.
That's time! Kane's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Kane tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Borges paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kane tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Borges paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kane tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Borges manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Borges swats away the attempt to clinch by Kane.
Borges swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL#
Kane has taken the fight to the clinch.
Borges can't break the clinch.
Borges has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Borges looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for Kane to work.
Kane effectively controlling the action here.
Kane stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that. #T1#
Borges has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kane lands a shoulder strike.
Borges wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kane lands a body shot. #BC#
Kane escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kane tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Borges looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kane tries to clinch there but Borges circles away.
Kane wants to clinch
and Borges counters with a body kick.
Kane tries to clinch but Borges is having none of it.
Kane tries to clinch up.
Kane tries to clinch up but Borges circles away and keeps his distance.
Kane moves in looking to clinch but Borges pushes him off.
Kane tries to clinch but Borges moves out of range.
Borges let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T2##CL#
Kane forces Borges back against the ropes and clinches.
Kane lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Borges.
A short uppercut from Kane.
Kane throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Borgess head.
Borges has had enough of the clinch but Kane keeps him there for the moment.
Kane is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Borges can do to turn this around?#BC#
Kane escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Borges circles away from the clinch attempt
and Borges counters with a leg kick.
Kane tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kane fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kane tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Borges manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Borges! But no joy.#T3#
Kane closes the distance looking to clinch
and Borges counters with a nice uppercut.
Kane wants to clinch but Borges slips to the side
and Borges counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Kane tries to clinch there but Borges circles away.
Kane moves to clinch but Borges breaks away
and Kane takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Kane darts in and clinches Borges up against the ropes.
Kane prevents Borges from breaking the clinch.
Kane softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Borges is trying to break the clinch but Kane has him pressed against the ropes.
Kane is looking to control Borges's arms but Borges gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kane has his back to the ropes.
Kane lands a hook to the side of the head.
Borges is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kane is keeping busy.
Kane stalling against the ropes. #T4##BC#
Kane breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kane moves to clinch but Borges breaks away
and Borges finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Borges has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Borges circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kane tries to clinch but Borges moves away
and Borges counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
Kane takes the fight into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Borges is trying to push Kane away but Kane has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Borges has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC#
Kane manages to break the clinch.
Kane tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Borges manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kane backing away here, and Borges unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#CL#
Kane clinches up against the ropes.
Borges is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Darden Kane will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Kane tries to clinch but Borges moves away
and Borges makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kane wants to clinch up but Borges keeps it at a distance.
A countering left hand to the body from Borges misses.#CL#
Kane moves into range and clinches up with Borges.
Kane trying to control the position but instead, Borges has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kane into the ropes.#BC#
Kane pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kane darts in trying to clinch
and Borges counters with a thumping low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Kane clinches up with Borges and pushes him back against the ropes.
Kane keeps control of Borges as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kane is leaning against Borges and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Borges is trying to force a seperation but Kane has the dominant position.
Kane lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Borges throws a punch but it's blocked by Kane. #T1#
Kane lands a body punch. #BC#
Kane manages to break the clinch.
Kane doesn't manage to clinch there - Borges circles away.
Kane closes the distance but Borges moves to the side
letting Borges counter with a right hand.
Kane tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Borges counters with a slapping leg kick. #CL#
Kane has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC#
Kane breaks from the clinch.
Kane tries to clinch but Borges moves out of range.
Borges circles away from the clinch attempt.
Borges replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Kane blocks it well.
Kane is looking to clinch but Borges is avoiding it. #CL#
Kane has Borges up against the ropes in a clinch.
Kane keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Borges's efforts to push away.#T2#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kane prevents Borges from breaking the clinch.
A short left from Kane.
Borges tries to stall but Kane uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #BC#
Kane manages to break the clinch.
Kane wants to clinch but Borges slips to the side
and Borges counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kane thinking.
Kane darts in trying to clinch
and Borges counters with a left to the body.
Kane tries to clinch up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kane moves in looking to clinch but Borges pushes him off.
Borges replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Kane blocks it well.
Borges keeps the fight on the outside.
Borges feints a counter leg kick.
Kane tries to clinch but Borges is having none of it. #T3#
Kane is looking to clinch.
Borges appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kane tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Borges paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kane backing away here, and Borges unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Kane is looking to clinch but Borges is avoiding it.
Borges raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Kane is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kane is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Borges is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kane with a body shot.#CL#
Kane closes the distance and pushes Borges back into the ropes.
Kane lands a body shot. #BC#
Kane's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kane tries to clinch but Borges moves away
and Borges counters with a solid body kick.
Kane tries to clinch but Borges is having none of it.
Borges follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.#T4##CL#
Kane clinches up with Borges and pushes him back against the ropes.
Kane lands a right hand that snaps the head of Borges backwards.
Borges is trying to break free.
Kane lands a shoulder strike.
Kane lands a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Kane. #BC#
Kane breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kane tries to clinch there but Borges circles away.
Kane tries to clinch there but Borges circles away.
Borges swats away the attempt to clinch by Kane.
Kane tries to close the distance and clinch up but Borges swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Borges throws out a counter right but Kane avoids it with no problem.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kane wants to clinch
and Borges counters with a nice leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Darden Kane showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kane, 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Darden Kane!
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Darden Kane!
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Darden Kane!

Darden Kane wins by unanimous decision!

Event: Summit Series 2 - KT Round 1B
Date: Nov 24, 2024

#R1#
Ettish connects with a body shot.
Ettish scores with a shot to the body.
Ettish throws a good cross that connects.
Ettish throws a jab but it's blocked by Kane.
Kane closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A jab from Ettish misses.
Ettish misses with a straight right.
Kane wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Kane moves to clinch but Ettish breaks away
and Ettish counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ettish moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kane ducks under a wild hook from Ettish.#CL#
Kane clinches up with Ettish and pushes him back against the ropes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Ettish creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ettish lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kane or not.
Ettish lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kane backwards.
Kane has had enough of the clinch but Ettish keeps him there for the moment.
Ettish tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ettish wants to get back to striking at distance but Kane won't allow it. #BC2#
Ettish breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Ettish scores with a body shot.
Andy Ettish seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ettish with a hook.
Ettish throws an overhand right that lands on Kane's shoulder, as Kane tries to avoid the shot. #CL#
Kane moves into the clinch.
Kane struggles to land a body shot inside as Ettish controls his hands.
Ettish looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ettish lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2#
Ettish breaks from the clinch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ettish.#CL#
Kane closes the distance and clinches.
Kane scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2#
Ettish breaks from the clinch.
Ettish paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kane moves in looking to clinch but Ettish pushes him off.
Kane is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Kane tries to clinch but Ettish moves away
and Ettish counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kane gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CL#
Kane drives through and clinches with Ettish against the ropes. #T2#
Kane throws a punch but it's blocked by Ettish.
Kane takes a shot to the head.
Kane struggles to land a body shot inside as Ettish controls his hands. #BC2#
Ettish breaks from the clinch.
Kane takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ettish's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Ettish duly obliges.
Kane avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Ettish as he connects with a hook.#CL#
Ettish gets tackled into the ropes by Kane. Kane maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Ettish breaks the clinch.
Ettish throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #CL#
Kane closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Ettish can't find room to land a body shot as Kane controls the action.
Ettish keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kane's efforts to push away.
Ettish wants to break free but Kane has control.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kane tries to throw a body punch but Ettish avoids it by throwing Kane back against the ropes. #T3#
Ettish blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ettish blocks a body shot from Kane.
Ettish looking to stall.
Kane stalling in the clinch but Ettish improves position.
A head punch on the inside from Kane fails to land.
Kane wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kane tries to throw a body punch but Ettish avoids it by throwing Kane back against the ropes. #BC2#
Ettish breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ettish changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ettish throws a hook to the side of Kane's head but Kane sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ettish is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kane had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Ettish scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Ettish throws a nice looking combination but Kane bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kane moves to clinch but Ettish breaks away
and Ettish counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ettish thuds a left hand into Kane's body.#T4#
Kane wants to clinch
and Ettish counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ettish's corner calls for a 1-2. Ettish obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kane ducks under a wild hook from Ettish.
Kane dodges the punch combination from Ettish.
Ettish feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kanes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kane tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kane takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ettish moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Ettish lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kane shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ettish missing with a left hand there. Kane was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kane looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Andy Ettish dominated that round.
That's time! Kane's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Kane is looking to clinch but Ettish is avoiding it.
A jab from Ettish finds it's way through Kane's defenses. #CL#
Kane darts in and clinches Ettish up against the ropes.
Kane misses with a body punch.
Ettish throws a punch but it's blocked by Kane.
Ettish lands a left hand.
Ettish has Kane pressed against the ropes, preventing Kane from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kane wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ettish has him pressed against the ropes.
Ettish is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Kane is trying to push Ettish away but Ettish has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Kane trying to stall but Ettish improves his position.
Ettish pushes Kane back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Ettish is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kane is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kane is trying to break the clinch but Ettish has him pressed against the ropes. #BC2#
Ettish breaks the clinch.
Ettish scores with a decent looking hook.
Ettish dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ettish with a nice cross.#T1#
Kane takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ettish listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ettish tests Kane's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL#
Kane rushes Ettish and presses him up against the ropes.
Kane misses with a punch on the inside.
Kane wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ettish is working Kane over against the ropes.
Ettish looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kane trying to control the position but instead, Ettish has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kane into the ropes.
Ettish lands a nice uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Kane goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kane.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ettish lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T2#
Ettish tries to throw a body punch but Kane avoids it by throwing Ettish back against the ropes.
Kane trying to control the position but instead, Ettish has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kane into the ropes.
Ettish working hard to break the clinch.
Kane is trying to force a seperation but Ettish has the dominant position.
Kane tries to break the clinch but Ettish is controlling the position.
Ettish lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nice body punch from Ettish.
Ettish lands a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short left from Ettish.
A short body shot lands from Ettish as the two fighters clinch.
Kane stalling in the clinch but Ettish improves position.
Kane has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Still in the clinch, Ettish scores with a nice short uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kane as Ettish tries to tie him up.
Ettish blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kane tries to break free but Ettish pushes him back against the ropes.#T3#
Kane fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Ettish.
Ettish blocking some punches.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
A short body shot lands from Kane as the two fighters clinch.
Ettish blocks an uppercut.
Kane lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ettish backwards. #BC2#
Ettish's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ettish has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kane staying out of range there.
Ettish stalks Kane and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kane's face. Kane staggers backwards, shaken.
Ettish bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CL#
Kane pushes Ettish up against the ropes in a clinch.#BC2#
Ettish breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ettish throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ettish displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Left hook, right uppercut from Ettish. #T4#
Ettish ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ettish punishes Kane's body with a nice straight punch.
Kane has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Kane looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ettish paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ettish darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ettish feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kanes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ettish.
Ettish blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kane misses with a body punch.
Kane is trying to force a seperation but Ettish has the dominant position.
Ettish lands with a short shot to the head.
Kane takes a shot to the head.
Ettish tries to break the clinch but Kane is controlling the position.
A shot in the inside from Ettish.
Ettish misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Andy Ettish showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Ettish wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#CL#
Kane clinches.
A short uppercut from Ettish.
Ettish looking to slow down the pace here.#BC2#
Ettish breaks the clinch.
Ettish lands a jab-cross combination.
Ettish throws a shot from downtown. Kane moves away and avoids it.
Ettish connects with a crisp jab.
Kane closes the distance but Ettish moves to the side
enabling Ettish to counter with a crisp jab.
Ettish looks to throw the jab but Kane is out of range.
Kane wants to clinch
letting Ettish counter with a right hand.
Ettish's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Ettish duly obliges.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kane moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T1#
Kane wants to clinch
enabling Ettish to counter with a crisp jab.
Ettish lands with a good body shot.
Kane is looking to clinch but Ettish is avoiding it.
Kane avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ettish cracks Kane with an open hand slap.
Kane walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ettish digs a good body shot into Kane's ribs.
Kane tries to clinch but Ettish moves away
and Ettish counters with a right hand to the body.
Kane is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A nice side step and Ettish releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ettish lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kane circles away quickly and effectively.
Kane slips a straight right by Ettish.
Kane tries to close the distance and clinch but Ettish swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ettish doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ettish throws a shot to the body.
Darden Kane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Ettish paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ettish scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ettish dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ettish stalks Kane and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kane's face. Kane staggers backwards, shaken.#CL#
Kane gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ettish lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Ettish manages to break the clinch.
Kane has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CL#
Kane moves into the clinch.
Ettish is trying to maintain a safe position but Kane gets an underhook and turns Ettish into the ropes.
Ettish lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kane working aggressively here.
Ettish lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kane backwards.
Ettish misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kane misses with some punches.
Kane misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Ettish breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3#
Ettish with a nice cross.
Ettish is working the combinations to good effect here.
Ettish works over Kane's head and body with a nice combination.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ettish! #ROC2#Kane is rocked!
Nice cross by Ettish.
Ettish cracks a nice hook into Kane's ribs.
Ettish scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kane doesn't seem bothered though.
Ettish lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
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!
Ettish misses with a straight right.
Ettish connects with a crisp jab.
Ettish scores with the left hand. Kane knows he should have avoided that one.
Kane closes the distance but Ettish moves to the side
and Ettish connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ettish comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kane has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#T4#
Kane misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ettish counters with a left to the body.
Ettish throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ettish ducks under a wild hook from Kane.
Ettish looks to land a right hand but Kane moved out of range.
Kane doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kane tries to clinch up
and Ettish cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ettish lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ettish.
Ettish throws a lazy uppercut #CL#
and Kane counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kane swings wildly with an uppercut but Ettish uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kane tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ettish's elbow.
A short right from Kane.
Ettish lands a left hand.
Ettish misses with a hook to the ribs.

And that's the end of the fight!
Andy Ettish comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ettish has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Andy Ettish!
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Andy Ettish!
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight for Andy Ettish!

Andy Ettish wins by unanimous decision!
Andy Ettish thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Summit Series 2 - Grappling 8B
Date: Nov 10, 2024

179 cm
18 yrs
155 lbs

175 cm
18 yrs
155 lbs

Carter

Kane

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Tommy Carter! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Darden Kane!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yukihiro Shimada and Shigeki Sano.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Kane closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Carter did well to prevent Kane getting side control.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Carter (0) vs (2) Kane
Kane prevents Carter from improving his position.
Carter regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kane controlling from the top position.
Carter looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carter trying to keep a closed guard but Kane is proving a slippery customer.
Carter tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1##SUB#
Carter working for submissions but it's allowed Kane to get to half guard.
Carter is looking to improve his position.
Carter is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
Kane trying to control the pace.
Carter is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Kane trying to control from half guard but Carter is working away.
Kane with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Carter is staying active underneath Kane, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kane controlling the pace.
Carter tries to roll over but Kane keeps him under control.#T4#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Carter gets back to full guard.
Kane has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at League of Shadows MMA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Carter is looking to sweep but instead, Kane has passed into half guard.
Kane wants to control but Carter is keeping him busy.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Carter makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Carter.#T5#
Carter wants to sweep but no luck.
Carter is trying to hold Kane in close to prevent damage but Kane has managed to pass into half guard.
Carter wants to get back to full guard.
Carter is not content to let Kane control the position.
Carter wants to sweep but Kane has passed to side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Carter (0) vs (5) Kane#T6#
Carter is looking for a sweep.
Kane is looking to take a break and control but Carter is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Carter tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Carter gets back to half guard.#T7#
Kane is controlling the pace.
Carter is looking to improve his position.
Carter is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kane's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kane's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Carter (4) vs (5) Kane#T8##SUB#
Kane is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent. #SUB#
Kane is having to fend off submission attempts from Carter, who is looking to sink in the choke. Carter doesn't have the hooks in though and Kane manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Carter (4) vs (7) Kane
Carter wants to sweep but no luck. #T9#
Carter wants to hit a sweep here but Kane passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Carter there!
Score +3 for passing guard: Carter (4) vs (10) Kane
Kane can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Carter is looking to escape.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Carter is in all sorts of trouble here. #T10#
Kane controlling the position easily from mount.
Carter is squirming around, avoiding Kane's attempts to control the action.
Carter is trying desperately to improve position.#T11#
Kane controlling from the full mount.
Carter can't escape the position.
Kane controlling the pace for now. #T12#
Carter regains half guard.#SUB#
Carter looking for submissions off his back.
Carter wants to sweep but Kane has passed to side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Carter (4) vs (13) Kane#T13#
Kane staying calm.
Carter is looking to regain half guard here but Kane keeps moving and retains side control. #T14#
Kane wants to control but Carter is keeping him busy.
Carter is looking to regain half guard here but Kane keeps moving and retains side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Carter is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kane's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Carter trying to get back to full guard but Kane takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Carter (4) vs (16) Kane

And that's the end of the fight!
Kane wins on points by 16 to 4.

Event: Summit Series 2 - Grappling 7A
Date: Nov 03, 2024

175 cm
18 yrs
155 lbs

150 cm
18 yrs
150 lbs

Kane

Chikorita

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Darden Kane! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Barry Chikorita!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Yukihiro Shimada and Yasuomi Hirokawa.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Kane shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Chikorita napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Kane (4) vs (0) Chikorita
Chikorita wants to control but Kane postures up.
Chikorita is looking for a sweep.
Kane content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Chikorita can't do much from the bottom here.
Chikorita tries to buck Kane off but Kane is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kane content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Chikorita is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Chikorita being controlled for a moment.
Chikorita tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kane wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T2#
Chikorita is trying to escape the position but Kane is controlling the position.
Chikorita tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Chikorita can't do much from the bottom here.
Chikorita tries to buck Kane off but Kane is having none of it.
Kane working away.
Chikorita is looking for a sweep.
Kane controls the position. #T3#
Chikorita is trying to get back to half guard.
Chikorita is still trying to improve position.
Chikorita can't do much from the bottom here.
Chikorita is looking to reverse the position.#T4#
Chikorita is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Chikorita trying to remain calm as Kane controls from the top position.
Chikorita is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kane off and has taken his back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kane (4) vs (4) Chikorita
Chikorita struggling to keep hold of the position. #SUB2#
Kane is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent. #SUB2#
Kane is in a bad position with Chikorita working for a choke. Kane manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kane (6) vs (4) Chikorita#T5#
Kane is stalling in the full guard.
Kane has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Chikorita controls Kane momentarily but Kane frees himself. #T6##SUB2#
Kane got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chikorita has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kane has managed to get both his arms back between Chikorita's legs - danger averted.
Chikorita keeping moving, preventing Kane from controlling successfully.
Kane stays in close to Chikorita's body and controls the position.
Kane passes into half guard. #T7#
Chikorita is trying to get back to full guard.
Chikorita is pressing down on Kane's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Chikorita had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kane defends it easily.
Kane will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Chikorita is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Chikorita can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kane controls the pace.#T8#
Chikorita 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.#T9#
Chikorita being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Kane postures up.
Kane is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Chikorita is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kane preventing the sweep.
Kane has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T10##SUB2#
Chikorita looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Kane has picked Chikorita up and slammed him! Chikorita can't keep hold of the triangle and Kane manages to pass to side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kane (9) vs (4) Chikorita
Chikorita is trying to improve his position.
Chikorita is trying to escape the position but Kane is controlling the position. #T11#
Chikorita is looking for a sweep.
A lull in the action here as Kane stalls from top position.#T12#
Chikorita is trying to improve his position.#T13#
Chikorita can't do much from the bottom here.
Chikorita tries to improve position but can't.
Kane takes a little break here. Chikorita wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Chikorita can do anything to dispel that myth.
Chikorita tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kane wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T14#
Chikorita being controlled for a moment.
You can see the frustration on Chikorita's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kane just content to control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kane takes the fight on points by 9 to 4.

Event: Summit Series 2 - Grappling 6A
Date: Oct 27, 2024

178 cm
18 yrs
160 lbs

175 cm
18 yrs
155 lbs

Zero

Kane

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Sub Zero! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Darden Kane!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Hirohito Nitta and Shirou Masuda.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kane looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Zero is fending him off so far but Kane persists. Nope, Zero circles away and we're back to standing.
Zero changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kane doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Zero holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kane gets underhooks to prevent Zero's takedown attempt.
Kane tries to score a body lock takedown but Zero shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Sub Zero has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darden Kane.
Kane drops down looking for an ankle pick but Zero pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kane misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kane shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kane tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Zero swivels and escapes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kane tries to score a power double leg takedown but Zero sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kane somewhat.
Nice takedown defense from Zero. No joy for Kane on that attempt.
Kane changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Zero tries to avoid it but Kane manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Zero to the ground. Zero escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Zero feinted with a counter takedown.#T1##CL#
Zero closes the distance and clinches.
Kane has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Zero is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kane is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Zero gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kane has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Zero avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kane is pressed up against the ropes. Zero has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kane down to the mat. Kane avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kane looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Zero is fending him off so far but Kane persists. Nope, Zero circles away and we're back to standing.
Zero tries to counter with a takedown but Kane is quick to defend against it.
Zero definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kane looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Zero attempts a counter takedown but Kane avoids it well and moves away.
Kane looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Zero appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kane will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kane shoots for a double leg takedown but Zero sprawls well. He's pushed Kane's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kane shoots in looking for a takedown but Zero manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kane's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Zero attempts a counter takedown but Kane avoids it well and moves away.
Kane fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Zero changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T2#
Zero displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kane.
Zero is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kane.#CL#
Zero clinches up with Kane and pushes him back against the ropes.
Kane goes for a takedown in the clinch but Zero prevents it.
Kane wants a takedown.
Kane wants a takedown. #TD2#
Kane is working on a single leg takedown against the ropes. Zero can't fight it off and eventually Kane manages to take the fight to the floor. Zero looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Zero (0) vs (2) Kane#SUB#
Kane got a little sloppy there for a moment and Zero has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kane has managed to get both his arms back between Zero's legs - danger averted.#T3#
Zero looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kane is one step ahead there.
Zero on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Zero tries to get out of the position.#SUB#
Zero is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kane is aware though and is defending well.
Kane trying to control but Zero is working from the bottom.
Zero manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kane manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Zero (2) vs (2) Kane
Zero wants to control from the top but Kane keeps moving. #T4#
Zero advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Zero (5) vs (2) Kane
Kane is not content to let Zero control the position. #T5#
Kane can't do much from the bottom here.
Zero advances to mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Zero (7) vs (2) Kane
Zero wants to take Kane's back here but Kane is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape. #T6#
Kane wants to hold on but Zero pushes him away.
Zero looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kane is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kane prevents Zero from taking his back.#T7#
Zero is looking to take Kane's back but instead Kane gets back to half guard. Nice work.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Kane is staying active underneath Zero, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Zero trying to pass the guard but Kane defending well. #T8#
Zero wants to control but Kane is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Zero is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kane slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kane pulls Zero in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Zero trying to control but Kane is working from the bottom. #T9#
Zero trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kane keeping moving, preventing Zero from controlling successfully.
Kane trying to control the position. #T10#
Kane keeping moving, preventing Zero from controlling successfully.
Kane wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Zero is now in half guard.
Zero is thwarting Kane's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Zero is trying to work for a kimura but Kane is defending well. #T11#
Kane trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Zero manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Zero (10) vs (2) Kane
Zero avoids the attempt from Kane to control.#T12#
Zero trying to control but Kane is having none of it.
Zero forces the positional change into back control.
Score +3 for taking back: Zero (13) vs (2) Kane
Kane trying to control the position but Zero manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB#
Zero is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Kane has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #T13#
Zero not allowing Kane to control his hands.
Kane looking very determined here, making life difficult for Zero. #SUB#
Kane fending off the submission attempt from Zero. #SUB#
Kane showing good submission defense here. #T14##SUB#
Kane is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Zero gets his way!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zero trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zero takes the fight on points by 13 to 2.
A victorious Sub Zero thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Summit Series 2 - Grappling 5A
Date: Oct 20, 2024

175 cm
18 yrs
155 lbs

Kane

Pearson

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Darden Kane! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Jermaine Pearson!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Ren Mimura and Shirou Masuda.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Pearson moves into the clinch.
Kane has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Pearson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Pearson goes for a takedown attempt but Kane pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #TD#
Pearson gets caught flat footed, as Kane shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kane (2) vs (0) Pearson
Kane won't allow Pearson to sweep him here.
Pearson wants to improve his position but instead Kane has moved into half guard.
Pearson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kane not doing much here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kane's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T1#
Pearson trying to hold on to Kane's head to control him but Kane postures up.
Kane stalling.
Pearson is looking to improve his position.
Pearson trying to control from the bottom.
Pearson wants to get back to full guard but Kane has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kane (5) vs (0) Pearson#T2#
Pearson struggling a bit here.
Pearson is looking to reverse the position.
Pearson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Pearson trying to remain calm as Kane controls from the top position.
Pearson is not content to let Kane control the position.
Kane controlling from side mount.
Kane has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T3#
Pearson is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Pearson wants to control but Kane postures up.
Pearson is trying to improve his position.
Pearson wants to control but Kane postures up.#T4#
Kane controls the position.
Pearson tries to bench press Kane off him but Kane keeps the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kane in side control, just content to control the action for now.
You can see the frustration on Pearson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T5#
Kane trying to control the position but Pearson is working away.
Kane working away.
Pearson tries to improve position but can't.
Pearson wants to control but Kane postures up.
Pearson tries to bench press Kane off him but Kane keeps the position. #T6#
Pearson is trying to control Kane's posture but Kane avoids it.
Pearson is looking for a sweep.
Pearson is being controlled here.
Pearson is looking to reverse the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Pearson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kane controlling the position from side mount.
You can see the frustration on Pearson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T7#
Pearson is trying to improve his position.
Pearson wants to control but Kane postures up.
Pearson being controlled for a moment. #T8#
Pearson wants to control but Kane postures up.
Kane taking a breather here.
Pearson is looking for a sweep.#T9#
Pearson is still trying to improve position.
Kane taking a breather here.
Kane working away.
Kane moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
You can see the frustration on Pearson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T10#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Kane wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pearson keeps working.
Pearson is trying to control Kane's posture but Kane avoids it.
Pearson is being controlled here.
Pearson struggling a bit here.#T11#
Pearson is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Kane is staying active.
Pearson is looking to regain half guard here but Kane keeps moving and retains side control.
Kane wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pearson keeps working.
Pearson is trying to control Kane's posture but Kane avoids it. #T12#
Kane controlling from side mount.
Kane working away.
Pearson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Pearson can't do much from the bottom here. #T13#
The referee asks Kane politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Kane prefers to stall for the moment though.
Pearson struggling a bit here.
Pearson is looking to regain half guard here but Kane keeps moving and retains side control.
Pearson can't do much from the bottom here. #T14#
Pearson gets back to half guard.
Pearson trying to control here.
Kane is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Pearson is trying to maintain the position but Kane is very close to passing his half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pearson tries to roll over but Kane keeps him under control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kane takes the fight on points by 5 to 0.

Event: Summit Series 2 - Grappling 4B
Date: Oct 13, 2024

175 cm
18 yrs
155 lbs

180 cm
18 yrs
156 lbs

Kane

Manion

Event: Summit Series 2 - Grappling 3B
Date: Oct 06, 2024

175 cm
18 yrs
155 lbs

177 cm
18 yrs
160 lbs

Kane

Shioda

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Darden Kane! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Gozo Shioda!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shigeki Sano.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Kane gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Kane has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Shioda regains guard immediately.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kane (2) vs (0) Shioda
Kane engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Shioda 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.
Kane controlling from the top position.
Shioda has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kane has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kane (5) vs (0) Shioda
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Shioda's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1#
Kane content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Shioda tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kane wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Shioda wants to control but Kane postures up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kane is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Shioda will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
You can see the frustration on Shioda's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
Shioda is looking to reverse the position.
Shioda can't do much from the bottom here.
Kane is staying tight to Shioda's torso, preventing him from escaping.
You can see the frustration on Shioda's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3#
Shioda tries to buck Kane off but Kane is having none of it.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
You can see the frustration on Shioda's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Shioda is looking to reverse the position.
Shioda is being controlled here.
Kane seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Shioda for as long as he can get away with.
Shioda tries to bench press Kane off him but Kane keeps the position. #T4#
Shioda is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kane controlling the position.
Shioda is looking for a sweep.
Kane is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Shioda's shoulder. That is not cool.
Shioda wants to control but Kane postures up.#T5#
Shioda is being controlled here.
Shioda tries to improve position but can't.
Shioda is trying to control Kane's posture but Kane avoids it.
Shioda is looking to regain half guard here but Kane keeps moving and retains side control.
Shioda is still trying to improve position.
Shioda is trying to control Kane's posture but Kane avoids it.
Shioda tries to improve position but can't. #T6#
Kane is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Shioda will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Kane's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Shioda tries to bench press Kane off him but Kane keeps the position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Further stalling from Kane.
Shioda wants to control but Kane postures up.#T7#
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.
Kane has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Shioda is looking to regain half guard here but Kane keeps moving and retains side control.
The referee asks Kane politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Kane prefers to stall for the moment though.
Shioda wants to control but Kane postures up.#T8#
Shioda tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Shioda can't do much from the bottom here.
You can see the frustration on Shioda's face as Kane controls the position.
Shioda is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Shioda can't do much from the bottom here. #T9#
Shioda tries to bench press Kane off him but Kane keeps the position.
Kane controlling from side mount.
Shioda is looking for a sweep.
Shioda seems a little lost for a moment, as Kane dominates the positioning.
Shioda is trying to improve his position.
Kane working away.#T10#
Shioda is looking to regain half guard here but Kane keeps moving and retains side control.
Shioda struggling a bit here.
Shioda tries to improve position but can't.
Kane in side control, just content to control the action for now.
You can see the frustration on Shioda's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T11#
Shioda tries to improve position but can't.
Kane just content to control the position.
Kane working away.#T12#
Shioda is looking to regain half guard here but Kane keeps moving and retains side control.
Shioda wants to control but Kane postures up.
Kane takes a little break here. Shioda wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Shioda tries to bench press Kane off him but Kane keeps the position.
Kane controls the position. #T13#
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Kane is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Shioda tries to improve position but can't.
Kane is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T14#
Shioda is trying to improve his position.
Shioda seems a little lost for a moment, as Kane dominates the positioning.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Kane takes the fight on points by 5 to 0.

Event: Summit Series 2 - Grappling 2A
Date: Sep 29, 2024

180 cm
18 yrs
155 lbs

175 cm
18 yrs
155 lbs

Hobbs

Kane

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Garry Hobbs! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Darden Kane!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Taro Takaoka and Yukihiro Yamamoto.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Kane gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Kane is working on a single leg takedown against the ropes. Hobbs can't fight it off and eventually Kane manages to take the fight to the floor. Hobbs looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hobbs (0) vs (2) Kane
Kane controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hobbs working a defensive guard here.
Kane engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hobbs looking to control. #T1#
Kane content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Hobbs working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kane doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Hobbs is tightening it up a little... Kane has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Kane reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Kane taps out! Nice BJJ there by Hobbs!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Garry Hobbs!

Event: Summit Series 2 - Grappling 1B
Date: Sep 22, 2024

175 cm
18 yrs
155 lbs

172 cm
18 yrs
160 lbs

Kane

Dinker

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Darden Kane! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Dan Dinker!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yuuki Gou and Yukihiro Shimada.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Kane rushes Dinker and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Kane stops a takedown attempt from Dinker.
Dinker fails to pull the fight into his guard. #TD#
Kane has clasped his hands together around Dinker's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Kane (4) vs (0) Dinker
Dinker is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kane content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dinker can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Dinker tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dinker can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Dinker is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Dinker seems a little lost for a moment, as Kane dominates the positioning.
Dinker wants to control but Kane postures up.
Kane has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Dinker is trying to improve his position.#T2#
Dinker keeps trying to improve his position.
Dinker being controlled for a moment.
Dinker is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Dinker wants to control but Kane postures up.#T3#
Kane staying calm.
Dinker can't do much from the bottom here.
Kane staying calm.
Dinker tries to bench press Kane off him but Kane keeps the position. #T4#
You can see the frustration on Dinker's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kane moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Kane working away.#T5#
Kane content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Dinker struggling a bit here.
Kane controls the position from side control.#T6#
Kane seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Dinker for as long as he can get away with.
Dinker is looking for a sweep.
Kane controls the position.#T7#
Kane continues to stall.
Dinker is looking for a sweep.
Kane staying calm.
More hug and hope from Kane.#T8#
Dinker struggling a bit here.
A lull in the action here.#T9#
Dinker struggling a bit here.
Kane controlling from side mount.
Dinker struggling a bit here.
Dinker is letting Kane control him for a moment. #T10#
Dinker is looking to reverse the position.
Kane takes a little break here. Dinker wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Dinker wants to control but Kane postures up.#T11#
Kane is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Dinker tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T12#
Dinker wants to control but Kane postures up.
Kane moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Dinker is trying to control Kane's posture but Kane avoids it.
Kane controls the position.
Kane working away.#T13#
Kane happy to just control the position for now.
Kane has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T14#
Dinker struggling a bit here.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dinker tries to improve position but can't.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kane takes the fight on points by 4 to 0.

Event: Summit Series 2: Qualifier 2
Date: Aug 31, 2024

#R1#
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.#CL#
Kane has closed the distance and engaged Orson in a clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kane avoiding damage. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orson stalls.
Kane slowing the pace effectively.
Kane effectively controlling the action here.
Kane stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Orson letting Kane take a breather here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Darden Kane.#CL#
Kane closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 10:9
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 10:9
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 10:9

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darden Kane!

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