Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: Iron Fist Championship 3
Date: May 31, 2022

#R1##TD#
LeBlanc gets a double leg takedown into Jessuz's guard.
Jessuz looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
LeBlanc is stalling in the full guard.
LeBlanc throwing strikes but missing.
LeBlanc working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
LeBlanc controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LeBlanc with a nice head shot there.
LeBlanc trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
LeBlanc slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T1##REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mickey LeBlanc seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
LeBlanc looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
LeBlanc controls from within his opponent's guard.
LeBlanc pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jessuz is keeping the position for now. #T2#
LeBlanc is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
LeBlanc has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jessuz is proving hard to escape from.
LeBlanc stays in close to Jessuz's body and controls the position. #T3#
LeBlanc tries to stand but Jessuz is controlling from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jessuz doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#CL#
LeBlanc gets a clinch. #TD#
LeBlanc pulls guard successfully.
LeBlanc looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jessuz is one step ahead there.
LeBlanc is looking to stand up but Jessuz isn't so interested in that idea. #T4#
LeBlanc trying to control the position here.
LeBlanc'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.
LeBlanc 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
LeBlanc looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mickey LeBlanc dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R2##TD#
LeBlanc looking to score a takedown here. Jessuz is defending well but LeBlanc drives through and ends up in Jessuz's guard.
LeBlanc scoring with some ground and pound.
LeBlanc stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jessuz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
LeBlanc stays in close to Jessuz's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LeBlanc with a nice head shot there.
Jessuz is breathing heavily.
LeBlanc showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1#
LeBlanc looking to pass the guard.
LeBlanc trying to stand up but can't free himself from Jessuz's guard.
LeBlanc's corner is telling him to maintain position.
LeBlanc is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jessuz can do to turn this around?
LeBlanc trying to stand up but can't free himself from Jessuz's guard.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
LeBlanc drives through with a takedown into guard.
LeBlanc has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T2#
LeBlanc pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jessuz is keeping the position for now.
LeBlanc 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.
LeBlanc wants to pass the guard but Jessuz is keeping the position.
LeBlanc passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T3#
LeBlanc is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #SUB#
LeBlanc looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Jessuz being controlled for a moment.
Green Jessuz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
LeBlanc tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mickey LeBlanc showed his dominance in that final round.
Well LeBlanc 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 20:16
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 20:16
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 20:16

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mickey LeBlanc!
In his post fight interview, Mickey LeBlanc started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: S-1 WGP 2022 in Rio
Date: May 29, 2022

#R1#
Mason doesn't manage to clinch there - Sakura circles away.
Sakura keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A low kick from Mason is predictable there
and Sakura counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sakura tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Mason paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mason throws a body kick that misses.
Charles Mason seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sakura tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mason swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mason is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Sakura fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mason throws a head kick that half lands.
Mason looks winded!
The fight stays on the outside here - Sakura looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mason tries a quick counter leg kick but Sakura is wise to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Mason rushes Sakura and presses him up against the ropes.
Mason lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sakura backwards.
Sakura is looking to break free of the clinch but Mason has double underhooks. #T1#
Mason misses with a body punch.
Mason avoiding damage. #BC2#
Mason escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sakura with a nice calf kick.
Sakura tries to clinch there but Mason circles away.
Mason keeps the fight on the outside.
Mason throws a counter combo.#CL2#
Sakura tries to keep at a distance but Mason has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mason told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Sakura lands a nice uppercut.
Sakura wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sakura misses with a punch on the inside.
Sakura lands a hook that snaps the head of Mason backwards.
Mason prevents Sakura from breaking the clinch.#T2#
Sakura struggles to land a body shot inside as Mason controls his hands.
Mason blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sakura misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sakura can't break the clinch.
Sakura wants to break free but Mason has control.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sakura.
Sakura throws a punch but it's blocked by Mason .
Mason missing with knees to the body.
Mason is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sakura is defending well for now.
A short right from Sakura on the inside.
Sakura lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch on the inside from Sakura fails to land.
Mason blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mason prevents a body shot from Sakura.
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 Yushi Sakura will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Sakura checks a leg kick.
Sakura avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A low kick from Mason misses
and Sakura counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
Sakura instigates a clinch. #BC#
Sakura breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sakura is looking to clinch but Mason is avoiding it. #CL2#
Mason gets a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Sakura creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sakura lands a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakura lands a knee to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sakura.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Mason is breathing heavily.
Sakura makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T1#
A short right from Sakura on the inside.
Sakura lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mason .
A short uppercut from Sakura.
Sakura wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mason has him pressed against the ropes.
Sakura working aggressively here.
Sakura lands a right hand.
A frustrated look appears on Sakura's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sakura lands with a short shot to the head.
Mason wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Knees to the body from Sakura.
Sakura misses with the head strike.
Sakura misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Sakura escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T2#
Mason keeps the fight on the outside.
Sakura cracks a nice hook into Mason 's ribs.
Sakura doesn't manage to clinch there - Mason circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sakura looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sakura lands with a kick to the temple. Mason shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mason tries to clinch up.
Yushi Sakura is winning the standup battle so far.
Sakura tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Yushi Sakura is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sakura looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mason .
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yushi Sakura dominated that second round.
That's time! Sakura's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Crunch! Sakura slams his shin into Mason 's torso.
Sakura is looking to clinch.
Mason throws a counter combo.
Sakura lands a two punch combo.
Mason looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sakura tries to clinch but Mason moves out of range.
Mason keeps the fight on the outside.
Sakura is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakura keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Mason is looking to clinch.
Sakura seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL#
Sakura closes the distance and pushes Mason back into the ropes.
Mason takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mason misses with a body punch.
Mason wants to break the clinch but can't. #T1#
Mason blocking some punches.
Sakura fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mason tries to circle away but Sakura has him pinned against the ropes.
Sakura lands a nice uppercut.
Sakura is looking to break free of the clinch but Mason has double underhooks.
Sakura lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sakura makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC#
Sakura breaks from the clinch.
Yushi Sakura is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sakura tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Mason manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sakura tries to clinch but Mason is having none of it.
Mason unleashes a big counter combination but Sakura bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Mason swats away the attempt to clinch by Sakura.
Mason is looking for the big counter here.
Sakura wants to clinch but Mason slips to the side
and Mason counters with a series of strikes. Sakura will be more careful next time no doubt. #T2#
Sakura doesn't manage to clinch there - Mason circles away.
Sakura fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mason throws a counter combo.
Sakura is looking to clinch but Mason is avoiding it.
Despite the aggression on Mason 's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Mason takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Sakura tries to clinch but Mason moves out of range.
Mason avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Sakura clinches up against the ropes.
Yushi Sakura has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sakura misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sakura makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sakura scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mason .
Charles Mason has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yushi Sakura is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sakura is trying to push Mason away but Mason has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yushi Sakura showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sakura 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yushi Sakura!

Event: S-1 WGP 2022 in Rio
Date: May 29, 2022

#R1#
Kido wants to clinch up but Jaycood keeps it at a distance.
Jaycood misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kido.
Kido throws a big counter combination but Jaycood scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Geared Jaycood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Jaycood rushes Kido and presses him up against the ropes.
Jaycood prevents Kido from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Kido breaks the clinch.
Jaycood tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Kido paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kido looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kido listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kido tries to clinch up.
Kido moves in looking to clinch but Jaycood pushes him off.
Jaycood misses with a few strikes there.
Jaycood tries to clinch but Kido moves away
and Kido counters with a three punch combo that has Jaycood backing up. Jaycood nods at Kido to acknowledge the strikes.
Kido rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jaycood moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL2#
Jaycood moves into the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Kido is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T1#
Kido lands a good knee to the midsection. Jaycood won't want to take too many of those.
Kido looking to stall.
Kido prevents Jaycood from breaking the clinch.
Jaycood is trying to stall. #BC2#
Jaycood's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jaycood tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Kido manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kido throws a nice looking combination but Jaycood bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kido throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jaycood throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jaycood pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kido tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Jaycood manages to circle out of the way.#T2#
Kido circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kido counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jaycood thinking.
Kido throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kido jabs Jaycood to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jaycood avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jaycood is looking for the big counter here.
Jaycood tries to clinch but Kido is having none of it.
Kido connects with a looping right hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jaycood looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jaycood swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #CL#
and Kido counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kido.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jaycood fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Kido manages to break the clinch.
Jaycood wants to clinch up but Kido keeps it at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yasuhiro Kido dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Jaycood wants to clinch.
Jaycood tries to clinch up but Kido circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Jaycood has Kido up against the ropes in a clinch.
Kido is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Jaycood will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kido up against the ropes.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jaycood being controlled against the ropes.
Jaycood tries to break free but Kido pushes him back against the ropes.#T1#
Kido looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jaycood working hard to break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Jaycood's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kido utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Jaycood tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jaycood wants to get back to striking at distance but Kido won't allow it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC#
Kido manages to break the clinch.
A good leg kick by Kido.
Yasuhiro Kido is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters circling a little - Kido finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #T2#
Kido lands with a nice body punch.
Kido with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jaycood is breathing heavily.
Jaycood tries to clinch up.
Jaycood throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kido throws a leg kick which misses Jaycood's front leg but catches the back leg as Jaycood tries to avoid it.
Kido tries to clinch but Jaycood moves out of range.
Jaycood is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kido connects with a body shot that sends Jaycood's belly button to the back.
Kido tries to clinch but Jaycood moves away
and Jaycood counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kido tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jaycood swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Kido takes the fight into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Jaycood fails to land.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jaycood looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kido working Jaycood over with knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yasuhiro Kido dominated that second round.
That's time! Kido's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##CL#
Kido takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Kido pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kido throws a series of punches but Jaycood moves out of range.
Kido throws a one two combo.
Jaycood throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jaycood moves in looking to clinch but Kido pushes him off.
Jaycood tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kido counters with a flying knee. Nice. #ROC#Jaycood is rocked!
Jaycood misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jaycood is still on wobbly legs! Can Kido finish him?
A punch lands to the side of Kido 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jaycood seems to have recovered his senses.
Jaycood doesn't manage to clinch there - Kido circles away.
Jaycood tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jaycood misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Kido. That's going to slow Jaycood down.
Jaycood takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kido scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jaycood doesn't seem bothered though.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kido!
Jaycood tries to clinch up.
Kido is looking for a counter combo.
Kido throws an overhand right that has Jaycood reeling! Kido follows up with more punches and Jaycood is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Yasuhiro Kido!

Event: RISE 64:
Date: May 15, 2022

#R1#
Xiangjie shoots for a takedown but Lemire saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lemire is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Xiangjie.
Lemire looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Xiangjie.#CL2#
Xiangjie closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Xiangjie breaks from the clinch.
Lemire shoots in for a double leg but Xiangjie sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL2#
Xiangjie clinches up with Lemire and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Xiangjie escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lemire really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#CL2#
Lemire gets tackled into the cage by Xiangjie. Xiangjie maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Xiangjie pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Xiangjie gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Xiangjie tries to pull guard but Lemire won't allow it.
We've been hearing reports that Lemire has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Xiangjie tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jack Lemire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zhou Xiangjie.
Lemire letting Xiangjie take a breather here.
Xiangjie lands an elbow inside.
Xiangjie lands a nice knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Xiangjie working Lemire over with knees to the body.#T1##BC2#
Xiangjie breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lemire takes a kick to the side of the head.
Xiangjie moves into range and lands a nice body kick. #CL2#
Xiangjie clinches up against the cage.
Xiangjie lands a nice shot to the body.
Xiangjie lands an elbow inside. #BC2#
Xiangjie breaks from the clinch. #KD2#
Xiangjie lands a big head kick that sends Lemire tumbling to the mat! Xiangjie takes a step backwards and waves Lemire back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Lemire is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Xiangjie gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Oh Lemire is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nice elbow from Xiangjie.
Xiangjie lands a nice elbow.
Lemire letting Xiangjie take a breather here.
Xiangjie told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Xiangjie tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lemire smiles and moves away. #CL2#
Xiangjie takes the fight into the clinch.
Xiangjie unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lemire lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Xiangjie lands a knee to the head. #T2#
Xiangjie pushes Lemire back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Xiangjie utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#BC2#
Xiangjie's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Lemire tries to keep at a distance but Xiangjie has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Xiangjie's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lemire wants to stay close but Xiangjie steps back to make room for something. Lemire seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Xiangjie and Lemire drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Zhou Xiangjie!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 25, 2022

#R1#
Good shot there by Dane.
Dane tries to clinch but Mason is having none of it.
Mason is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Dane connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mason . Mason circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mason is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Dane lands a nice looking body shot.
Mason is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dane checks the leg kick.
Mason throws a low kick, looking for Dane's leg but Dane calmly moves out of range.
Mason throws a right hand that Dane ducks under and follows up with a left that Dane also avoids with ease.
Dane avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A quick step to the side and Dane tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Decent striking displayed by Dane there.
Doug Dane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mason 's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dane connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mason scrambles back to his feet.
Mason takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mason wants to clinch up but Dane keeps it at a distance.
Dane throws out a powerful jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dane, as that shot connected.
Dane scores with the left hand. Mason knows he should have avoided that one.
Dane tries to clinch up but Mason circles away and keeps his distance.
Dane is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Dane slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Dane tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T1#
Dane tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Mason closes the distance and clinches.
Dane misses with a body punch.
Mason wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dane tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD2#
Mason gets control of Dane's arms and successfully pulls guard. Mason will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Mason keeping full guard, as Dane tries to pass.
Mason pulls Dane in to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mason keeping moving, preventing Dane from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Mason has his feet on Dane's thighs here. He's pushed Dane off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Dane screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Charles Mason !

Event: S-1 WGP 2022 in Osaka II
Date: Apr 24, 2022

#R1##CL#
Cheetah forces Jaycood back against the ropes and clinches.#BC#
Cheetah manages to break the clinch.
Jaycood is looking to score with low kicks.
Cheetah definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Cheetah rushes Jaycood and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.#BC#
Cheetah pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jaycood misses with a wild combination. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Cheetah escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cheetah avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cheetah lands a head kick. Jaycood smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CL2#
Jaycood fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cheetah, pushing him back against the ropes.#BC2#
Jaycood escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jaycood doesn't manage to clinch there - Cheetah circles away.
No joy there for Jaycood, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A solid leg kick lands there for Cheetah. #CL#
Cheetah rushes Jaycood and presses him up against the ropes.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Cheetah creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Stalling in the clinch from Cheetah.
Jaycood blocks a body shot from Cheetah. #BC2#
Jaycood breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Cheetah clinches. #BC2#
Jaycood breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Jaycood closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Jaycood throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cheetahs head.
Nice body punch from Cheetah - that landed with a thud. #BC#
Cheetah breaks the clinch.
Jaycood is looking to clinch.
Jaycood misses with a kick to the body. #CL#
Cheetah closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Jaycood just misses with a elbow thrown towards Cheetah's brow.
Cheetah is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #BC#
Cheetah pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Jaycood tries to close the distance and clinch but Cheetah swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Cheetah moves into the clinch successfully. #BC#
Cheetah breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Himayalan Cheetah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Cheetah closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. #BC#
Cheetah pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jaycood is looking to clinch.
Cheetah throws a nice head kick!
Cheetah scores with a three punch combo! #CL#
Cheetah closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Cheetah throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cheetah taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cheetah lands a knee to the head.
Cheetah blocks the elbow strike. #BC#
Cheetah breaks the clinch.
A head kick misses from Jaycood.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Himayalan Cheetah dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Jaycood misses with a few strikes there.
Cheetah walks forward, straight into a front kick from Jaycood.
Some wild striking there from Cheetah.
Cheetah circles away from the clinch attempt.
Himayalan Cheetah is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cheetah takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cheetah fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Cheetah closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Cheetah manages to break the clinch.
Cheetah tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Jaycood manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jaycood tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
As Jaycood looks to move away, Cheetah throws a big counter combo but Jaycood just gets out of the way.
Jaycood wants to clinch up but Cheetah keeps it at a distance.
Cheetah is looking to counter the offense by Jaycood and move into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Jaycood gets a clinch. #BC#
Cheetah breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sloppy strikes from Jaycood. Those never looked like landing.
Jaycood closes the distance but Cheetah moves to the side
and Cheetah counters with a two punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cheetah avoids the head kick by Jaycood. #T1##CL#
Cheetah moves into the clinch.
Cheetah connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jaycood's face. #BC#
Cheetah breaks the clinch. #CL#
Cheetah instigates a clinch.
Jaycood lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cheetah backwards.
Cheetah scores with a knee to the head.
Cheetah has Jaycood pushed against the ropes.#BC2#
Jaycood's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cheetah avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cheetah avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL#
Cheetah moves into range and clinches up with Jaycood.
Cheetah is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jaycood can do to turn this around?
Cheetah is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Himayalan Cheetah has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jaycood letting Cheetah take a breather here.
Cheetah seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.#T2#
Cheetah misses with a knee strike.
Cheetah content to slow the pace in the clinch. #BC2#
Jaycood's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jaycood misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cheetah.
Good work by Cheetah as he checks the leg kick.
Cheetah tries to clinch up.
Jaycood circles away from the clinch attempt.
Himayalan Cheetah is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good leg kick by Cheetah. #CL#
Cheetah gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Cheetah pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cheetah tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Jaycood manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jaycood throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #CL#
Cheetah darts in and clinches Jaycood up against the ropes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Himayalan Cheetah dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Cheetah gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cheetah is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#BC2#
Jaycood breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jaycood keeps the fight on the outside.
Jaycood throws a right and a left that Cheetah avoids nicely. #CL#
Cheetah has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cheetah looking to stall.
Good body shot from Cheetah.
Cheetah pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Cheetah with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Jaycood pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Cheetah has Jaycood up against the ropes in a clinch. #T1#
Cheetah pressing his opponent against the ropes. #BC2#
Jaycood's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cheetah is looking to clinch.
Cheetah tries to clinch but Jaycood is having none of it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cheetah.
Cheetah tries to clinch but Jaycood moves out of range.
Jaycood is looking to clinch.
Cheetah pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cheetah fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jaycood tries to close the distance and clinch but Cheetah swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cheetah checks a leg kick.
Jaycood circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cheetah tries to clinch there but Jaycood circles away. #T2#
Cheetah checks a leg kick nicely.
Jaycood tries to clinch up but Cheetah circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Cheetah has managed to clinch. #BC2#
Jaycood breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cheetah wants to clinch.
Jaycood tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cheetah is able to avoid easily.
Jaycood tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jaycood avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cheetah tries a head kick but it misses. #CL#
Cheetah has Jaycood up against the ropes in a clinch. #BC2#
Jaycood breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cheetah with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jaycood misses with a jab, cross combination.
Geared Jaycood has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Himayalan Cheetah is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cheetah avoids a kick to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Himayalan Cheetah showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cheetah 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 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Himayalan Cheetah!

Event: RISE 54: Smith v Femme
Date: Apr 17, 2022

#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Chen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Chen closes the distance and clinches.
Chen working Lemire over with knees to the body.
Chen lands a knee to the body.
Lemire is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Chen pulls him back up using the underhooks.
I was talking to Chen's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Chen landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Lemire looks winded!
Chen putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Lemire in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Chen obliges.
Knees to the body from Chen.
Chen is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Chen crunches a lovely knee into Lemire's ribcage.
Chen working Lemire over with knees to the body.
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!
A knee to the head by Chen. #BC#
Chen breaks the clinch. #T1#
Lemire stuffs the takedown attempt from Chen. Chen gets slowly back to his feet.
Somchai Chen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Chen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lemire, pushing him back against the cage.
Nice elbow from Chen.
Chen displaying some good clinch control by pressing Lemire up against the cage.
Chen landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Chen lands a good knee to the midsection. Lemire won't want to take too many of those.
Chen unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Chen is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#TD#
Chen manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB2#
Lemire is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T2#
Chen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lemire trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB#
Lemire got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lemire has managed to get both his arms back between Chen's legs - danger averted.
Chen wants to stand but Lemire is controlling the position.
Chen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lemire on the ground.
Chen pulls Lemire in close to his closed guard and prevents Lemire from doing any damage or advancing position.
Chen is trying to control the position but Lemire postures up.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Chen wants to sweep but no luck.
Chen is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lemire is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lemire stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Somchai Chen. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Chen throws a head kick that half lands.
Chen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lemire manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lemire is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Chen shoots in looking for a takedown. Lemire tries to sprawl out of it but Chen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lemire manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lemire with the counter takedown but Chen avoids it easily.
Chen tries to clinch there but Lemire circles away.
Lemire keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Chen moves into the clinch.
Chen is stalling here.
Chen avoiding damage.
Lemire wants a takedown. #T4#
Chen putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Lemire in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Lemire is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A body shot lands from Chen. #BC#
Chen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Chen clinches.
Knees in the clinch landing for Chen.
Chen lands an elbow inside.
Chen unloads a knee to the mid-section.
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!
Chen putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Lemire in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Lemire being controlled against the cage.#BC#
Chen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A nice leg kick from Chen, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Somchai Chen dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL#
Chen clinches up against the cage.
Chen manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Lemire tries to score a body lock takedown but Chen shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lemire is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Chen pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Chen has Lemire pressed against the cage.
Chen is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Chen has Lemire pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chen scores with a knee to the head.
Lemire is breathing heavily.
Chen utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Chen fails to pull guard. #T1##BC#
Chen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Chen moves into the clinch.
Chen lands a nice knee to the body.
Chen goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lemire prevents it.
Chen putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Lemire in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Lemire takes a knee right on the jaw!
Chen using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Chen is trying to pull guard but Lemire has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Somchai Chen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chen lands a good knee to the midsection. Lemire won't want to take too many of those.
Somchai Chen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A knee to the head by Chen.
Lemire drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #T2##BC#
Chen manages to break the clinch.
A jab from Chen does it's job there.
Chen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lemire can do to turn this around?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Chen clinches up against the cage.
Chen lands a damaging elbow.
Chen lands an elbow inside that Lemire shrugs off.
Chen lands a knee to the head. #ROC#Lemire is rocked!
Chen with a knee to the head.
Lemire is still on wobbly legs! Can Chen finish him?
Chen putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Lemire in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Chen utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Chen is trying to drag Lemire to the mat but Lemire just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T3#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Chen.
Chen leaning his opponent against the cage.
Chen gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Lemire seems to have recovered his senses.
A hook to the body from Chen.
Knees to the body from Chen.
Chen stalling against the cage. #BC#
Chen manages to break the clinch.
Chen throws a one two combo. #CL#
Chen moves into the clinch.#T4#
Chen connects with a knee to the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Chen - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Chen jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lemire walks away with a smile on his face. Chen gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Lemire with a poor takedown
and Chen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chen moves in looking to clinch but Lemire pushes him off.
Chen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lemire's waist but Lemire gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Chen off to one side.
A nice inside leg kick there by Chen. That's going to slow Lemire down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Chen clinches up with Lemire and pushes him back against the cage.
Lemire takes an elbow to the temple.
Chen gets through Lemire's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Chen - that landed with a thud. #BC#
Chen 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.

Somchai Chen 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#
Lemire closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Chen shoots in looking for a takedown. Lemire tries to sprawl out of it but Chen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lemire manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Chen tries to clinch there but Lemire circles away.
Chen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Chen scores with a head kick.
Chen throws a head kick that Lemire semi-blocks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chen tries to clinch there but Lemire circles away.
Lemire swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Chen lands a big head kick that sends Lemire to the canvas! Chen follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Somchai Chen!

Event: SENSEI FC Extra 4
Date: Apr 15, 2022

#R1##CL#
Gamache clinches up with Mason and pushes him back against the cage.
Gamache is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Gamache lands a shot to the body.
Gamache has Mason pressed against the cage, preventing Mason from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mason is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#TD#
Gamache has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Mason regains guard immediately.
Gamache sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gamache has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T1#
Gamache advances to half guard.
Gamache content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Mason is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Gamache jumps into side control!
Gamache scores with punches from side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mason looks winded!#T2#
Gamache lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Gamache controlling the position.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Gamache.#SUB#
Gamache tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gamache has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T3#
Gamache landing a few strikes.
Gamache is staying tight to Mason 's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Gamache'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.
Gamache continues to hold on tight.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Gamache tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gamache has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Gamache scoring with punches and elbows.
Gamache controls the position.
Mason takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Mason is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #SUB#
Gamache in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Mason is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Joby Gamache!
An out of breath Joby Gamache thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: BFA 2-Jessuz vs Wulong
Date: Apr 10, 2022

#R1#
Wulong shoots in for a takedown but Jessuz shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jessuz is looking for a counter combo.#TD2#
Wulong decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Jessuz has his hands clasped together around Wulong's back. He's all about the action.
Wulong looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jessuz with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Jessuz avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wulong.
Wulong is looking to pass Jessuz's guard but actually Jessuz recovers to full guard.
Wulong landing with the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jessuz 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.
Wulong missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Jessuz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wulong must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Wulong lands a couple of digs.
Wulong trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jessuz is breathing heavily.
Wulong working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jessuz's head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Wulong's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Wulong is looking to work some ground and pound but Jessuz has wrist control.
Wulong throws a big right hand that misses.
Jessuz keeping moving, preventing Wulong from controlling successfully.
Wulong loads up on a big left hand. Jessuz felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Wulong looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Jessuz can't hide his disappointment, as Wulong celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Han Wulong!
Han Wulong is the new heavyweight champion!

Event: RISE 44: West v Ihantala
Date: Mar 27, 2022

#R1#
Mutou lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Mutou.
Lemire goes for a double leg but Mutou avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mutou continues to drive forward.
Lemire is trying to pull guard but Mutou has him pressed against the cage.
Lemire has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mutou 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 Jack Lemire. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lemire tries for a takedown. No joy.
Lemire is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mutou to keep the fight standing.#TD#
Lemire gets control of Mutou's arms and successfully pulls guard. Lemire will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Mutou must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mutou throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lemire manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mutou manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lemire throws a big elbow that misses.
Lemire scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mutou wants to stand but Lemire is controlling the position.
Lemire throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1#
Lemire throwing strikes from guard but Mutou blocks nicely.
Mutou wants to stand but Lemire is controlling the position.
Lemire missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lemire postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lemire will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lemire postures up in Mutou's guard and throws a big left but Mutou blocks it.
Mutou is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lemire is controlling him.
Lemire throwing strikes but missing.
Lemire throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lemire keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mutou's head.#SUB#
Lemire drops back, looking for a kneebar! Mutou looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Mutou looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Mutou! #REVB#
Lemire wants to get back to his feet but Mutou drags him back down.
Mutou fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Lemire avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Mutou.
Mutou working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lemire manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Lemire working the head and body with strikes.
Lemire looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lemire is breathing heavily.#T3#
Mutou looks like he's trying to stand up.
Mutou is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lemire scores with a couple of nice shots.
Lemire passes to side control.
Lemire working the head and body with strikes.
The ground and pound from Lemire seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #SUB#
Lemire looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Lemire has knee on belly and moves into mount. #T4#
Lemire wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Lemire is working hard here to advance position.
Lemire fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Lemire postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Mutou looks a forlorn figure. #SUB#
Lemire goes for an armbar but Mutou turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Mutou.
Lemire really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mutou throws a big elbow that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Lemire dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
A right-left combo lands from Mutou.
Mutou digs a good hook to Lemire's body.
Lemire shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mutou as he jumps to the side.
Mutou closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Mutou moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Mutou misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mutou throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mutou throws a series of punches but Lemire avoids them all with ease.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lemire fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mutou scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mutou is breathing heavily.#T1#
Mutou misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mutou lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Mutou.#TD#
Lemire drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Lemire scores with punches from side control. #SUB#
Lemire tries for a kimura but Mutou is defending well.
Mutou is pushing Lemire's head away, looking to escape. Lemire manages to hold on to the position though.
Lemire working the ground and pound.
Lemire has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Lemire landing a few strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Lemire tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lemire has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Lemire lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Mutou down. #T2#
Mutou is trying to get back to his feet.
Lemire is working Mutou over with some ground and pound from side control.
Lemire creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Mutou sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Lemire connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Mutou some visible discomfort. #SUB#
Lemire tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lemire has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Mutou wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Lemire goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Mutou has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Lemire but great work by Mutou.#T3#
Mutou is working Lemire over with some ground and pound from side control.
Mutou working the ground and pound.
Lemire can't do much from the bottom here.
Mutou postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Lemire is being controlled here. #SU2#
Mutou decides to stand back up.
Mutou throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Mutou goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Jack Lemire is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lemire fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mutou avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Lemire. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Mutou keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mutou lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Mutou displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mutou lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Lemire backs up against the cage.
Lemire just misses with a punch to the body.
Mutou scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Mutou lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Lemire misses with a takedown attempt - Mutou sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Fuyuki Mutou seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mutou cracks Lemire with an open hand slap.
Mutou looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Fuyuki Mutou showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##TD#
Lemire closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Mutou did well to prevent Lemire getting side control.#SUB#
Lemire is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Lemire is looking for a kimura but Mutou is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lemire to get the leverage.
Lemire throws a strike but Mutou avoids it easily and moves to full guard.#SUB#
Lemire is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Mutou is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Mutou has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Lemire trying to control the position here.
Mutou has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Gym Heroes . Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Mutou has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lemire working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mutou.
Jack Lemire overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mutou accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lemire keeping moving, preventing Mutou from controlling successfully.
Lemire has control of Mutou's left arm, preventing Mutou from doing any damage.
Mutou throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lemire preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mutou trying to control the position from guard on top but Lemire is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mutou throws a big elbow that misses.
Mutou would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Lemire throws some sloppy strikes off his back. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mutou throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A left and a right from Mutou both land. Nice combination.
Mutou throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lemire. #CL#
Lemire has managed to clinch.
Lemire wants a takedown. #T3#
Lemire changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mutou fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Lemire walks into a straight right hand from Mutou.
Mutou scores with a three punch combo!
Mutou lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Lemire backs up against the cage.
Lemire tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mutou swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mutou connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #TD#
Lemire bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lemire fails to land a wild elbow strike. #SUB#
Lemire tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lemire has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Lemire is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mutou is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T4#
Lemire tries to move into full mount but can't pass Mutou's legs. #SUB#
Lemire goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Mutou has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Lemire but great work by Mutou.
Mutou tries to score with some ground and pound. Lemire controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Mutou is looking to take a break and control but Lemire is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lemire stops Mutou from passing to mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fuyuki Mutou comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mutou has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: S-1 WGP 2022 in Osaka
Date: Mar 21, 2022

#R1##CL#
Jaycood rushes Diaz and presses him up against the ropes.
Jaycood is trying to force a seperation but Diaz has the dominant position.
Diaz wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Diaz wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jaycood is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Diaz is defending well for now.#BC2#
Diaz breaks from the clinch.
Diaz ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice shot lands for Diaz.
Diaz connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#ROC2#Jaycood is rocked!
Diaz connects with a crushing straight, right on the bridge of Jaycood's nose, sending him crumpling to the mat! That's really rocked Jaycood - is he going to beat the count??? 4,5,6,7,8,9.....10 - he's not made it - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Ben Diaz!

Event: QFC Tournament 1088 Round 3
Date: Mar 08, 2022

#R1#
Lemire throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bacon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lemire tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bacon defends well and Lemire ends up having to push Bacon into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bacon avoids the body shot from Lemire.
Bacon appears to be looking for a big counter.
Lemire misses with a takedown #KD#
and Bacon counters with a crisp right hand that drops Lemire! Bacon lets Lemire back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Lemire is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Bacon clinches with his opponent.
Lemire is still on wobbly legs! Can Bacon finish him?#BC#
Bacon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Lemire closes the distance and pushes Bacon back into the cage.
Lemire seems to have recovered his senses.
Lemire drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bacon pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ed Bacon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Lemire.
Lemire misses with a body punch
and Bacon scores with a counter punch that sends Lemire to the canvas! Bacon smells blood - he's punishing Lemire with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Lemire has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ed Bacon!
Ed Bacon decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: QFC Tournament 1088 Round 2
Date: Mar 07, 2022

#R1#
Rooster lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lemire circles away quickly and effectively.
As Rooster tries to get set, Lemire tries to push him back and clinch up but Rooster manages to avoid the attempt.
Rooster digs a good body shot into Lemire's ribs.
Rooster connects with the punch.
Rooster cracks Lemire with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rooster dips to his left and cracks Lemire with an uppercut!
Rooster's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Rooster duly obliges.
Good exchange - Rooster coming out on top.
Lemire misses with a takedown
and Rooster cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Lemire shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Rooster manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Rooster working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lemire.
Lemire being controlled here momentarily.
Lemire has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Lemire is looking to work some ground and pound but Rooster has wrist control.#T1##SUB#
Lemire drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lemire jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Lemire drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lemire jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lemire scoring with punches to the head and body.
Lemire distracts Rooster with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Lemire is fighting to break Rooster's control of his arms but Rooster is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Rooster utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rooster working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lemire.
Lemire is looking to work some ground and pound but Rooster has wrist control.
Lemire postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB#
Lemire is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Lemire missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rooster looks winded!#T2#
Lemire stands up over Rooster, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
Lemire drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Lemire as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Rooster screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Lemire! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Jack Lemire!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 06, 2022

#R1#
Gamaceh looks to land a combination. Mason sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Gamaceh jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mason looks to clinch
and Gamaceh cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mason throws a head kick that misses.
Mason lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mason thows a leg kick but Gamaceh checks it
and Gamaceh counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mason tries for a takedown but Gamaceh circles away easily
and Gamaceh cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mason swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Gamaceh counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mason throws a lazy head kick
and Gamaceh counters with a three punch combo that has Mason backing up. Mason nods at Gamaceh to acknowledge the strikes.#ROC2#Mason is rocked!
Mason looks to clinch
and Gamaceh counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mason thinking.
Gamaceh's coach down at Cozad MMA New York was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Gamaceh's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Gamaceh cracks Mason with an open hand slap.
Oh Mason is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gamaceh throws a monster overhand right that drops Mason ! Gamaceh follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jerry Gamaceh!

Event: QFC Tournament 1088 Round 1
Date: Mar 06, 2022

#R1#
Hard Hat misses with a double jab #TD2#
and Lemire counters with a single leg into guard. Hard Hat didn't expect that.
Lemire content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Lemire chips away with some ground and pound.
Lemire keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hard Hat's head.
Lemire cracks Hard Hat with a solid left hand.
Hard Hat 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.
Lemire postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Lemire is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Lemire cracks Hard Hat with a solid left hand.#SUB#
Hard Hat looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lemire is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Lemire postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Lemire with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Lemire postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Lemire working some strikes from top position.#T1#
Lemire landing some decent shots from guard. #ROC2#Hard Hat is rocked!
Lemire keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hard Hat's head.
Oh Hard Hat is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lemire gets to his feet and stands over Hard Hat, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Hard Hat felt that one! Lemire unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Hard Hat from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Lemire!
Tommy Hard Hat spoke after the fight, saying 'go away bozo jesus'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 28, 2022

#R1#
Jaycood ducks under a wild hook from Tai.#CL#
Jaycood tries to keep at a distance but Tai has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tai is trying to pull guard but Jaycood has him pressed against the cage.
Tai fails to pull the fight into his guard. #TD#
Tai pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB#
Tai throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Jaycood got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tai has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jaycood has managed to get both his arms back between Tai's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Tai is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jaycood lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Tai throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Tai working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Jaycood has passed into half guard! #T1#
Jaycood lands strikes from half guard.#SUB#
Tai looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Tai looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jaycood wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tai keeps working.
Tai tries to get to full guard but Jaycood has control of the leg.
Jaycood working the head and body with strikes. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Tai looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Tai is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jaycood pulls his head out easily.
Tai moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jaycood has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jaycood trying to control the position from guard on top but Tai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Tai looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Jaycood has picked Tai up and slammed him! Tai can't keep hold of the triangle and Jaycood manages to pass to side control!
Tai prevents Jaycood from improving position.
Tai tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jaycood wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tai keeps working. #T3##SUB2#
Jaycood tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Tai regains half guard.
Tai tries to get to full guard but Jaycood has control of the leg. #SUB#
Tai looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Tai is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jaycood pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Tai looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jaycood is keen to just control but Tai is a slippery customer.
Tai makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tai.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Jaycood is sitting in close to Tai's body. Tai has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Jaycood is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Jaycood is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Tai.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Wu Tai!

Event: SPPS 32 - Christmas Hangover
Date: Dec 26, 2020

#R1#
Antsa plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Stallone has a takedown stuffed.
Stallone misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Antsa drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Stallone defends it well.
Stallone tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jab by Antsa.
Stallone throws a right hand that Antsa ducks under and follows up with a left that Antsa also avoids with ease.
A little jabbing left from Antsa on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Stallone misses with an uppercut. Antsa saw that one coming.
Stallone fails in his attempt to clinch.
Antsa lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Antsa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stallone connects with a right hand. Antsa shakes it off.
A head kick from Antsa lands but Stallone takes it in his stride.
Stallone throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Antsa.#CUT#It looks like Hiki Antsa has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stallone tries for a takedown but Antsa circles away easily
and Antsa counters with a flying knee. Nice.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ripper Stallone. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1##CL#
Stallone clinches.
Stallone wants to break the clinch but can't.
Stallone wants to get back to striking at distance but Antsa won't allow it.
Antsa lands an elbow just above Stallone 's eye.
Antsa unloads a knee to the mid-section. Stallone lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Antsa has a couple of punches blocked by Stallone.
Stallone digs a right hand into Antsa's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Antsa's gas tank.
Stallone with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Antsa lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Stallone is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Antsa to keep the fight standing.
Antsa missing with knees to the body.
Antsa presses Stallone against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Antsa trying to land knees to the body.
Antsa pushes Stallone back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Antsa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T2#
A nice right hand lands inside from Stallone.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Antsa scores with a shot to the side of Stallone's head.
A short left from Antsa.
Antsa has Stallone pushed against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Stallone jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Antsa walks away with a smile on his face. Stallone gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Stallone throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Antsa's waist but Antsa gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Stallone off to one side.
A solid leg kick lands there for Antsa.
Stallone ducks under a wild hook from Antsa.
Stallone seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Antsa throws a nice inside leg kick.
Stallone throws a right and a left that Antsa avoids nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Antsa. No joy for Stallone on that attempt.
Stallone moves out of range of the body kick from Antsa.
Nice body kick there by Antsa.#T3#
Antsa thuds his shin into the meat of Stallone's side.
Antsa lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stallone's sensitive parts.
Stallone fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Antsa looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Stallone tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Antsa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stallone falls off balance throwing a combination #TD2#
and Antsa counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Stallone!
Antsa laying and praying for a moment but Stallone takes advantage and regains half guard.
Stallone trying to hold on to Antsa's head to control him but Antsa postures up.
Stallone is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Antsa scores with a couple of nice shots.#T4#
Stallone misses with some strikes from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Antsa content to control rather than advance.
Stallone is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Finnish Elite Sport and Fitness Center that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Antsa trying to control the action but Stallone is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Antsa is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Stallone is trying to control but can't.
Antsa throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Antsa throwing shots but Stallone is blocking nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hiki Antsa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hiki Antsa's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Stallone shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD2#
so Antsa counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Antsa is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Antsa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Antsa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Antsa controlling from the top position.
Stallone not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Antsa works over Stallone with some ground and pound from guard.#ROC2#Stallone is rocked!
Antsa gets to his feet and stands over Stallone, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Stallone felt that one! Antsa unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Stallone from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hiki Antsa!
Hiki Antsa was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: ROCK FC 12
Date: Dec 25, 2020

#R1#
Mint lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ghanbari at a distance.
A big left from Ghanbari misses.
Ghanbari misses with a left hand
and Mint counters with a nice uppercut.
Ghanbari pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mint bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mint feinted with a counter takedown.
Mint with a nice cross.
Ghanbari misses with a right hand
and Mint counters with a straight right hand.
Naghi Ghanbari seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Mint! Ghanbari is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harris Mint!
During a confident post fight interview, Harris Mint thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: DK 1: Faire vs Densel
Date: Dec 19, 2020

#R1#
Ibushi stuffs the takedown attempt from House. House gets slowly back to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from House is defended easily by Ibushi.
Ibushi tries a quick counter leg kick but House is wise to it.
House really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ibushi is looking to clinch but House is avoiding it.
It looked like House was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Johnny House seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ibushi fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL#
House moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibushi misses with a knee strike.
Ibushi trying to land knees to the body.
House managing to block the knees to the body from Ibushi.
Ibushi connects with a knee to the head.
Ibushi utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Ibushi with a knee to the head. #T1#
House managing to block the knees to the body from Ibushi.
Ibushi misses with a knee strike.
Ibushi misses with a knee to the head.
House takes a knee right on the jaw! #TD#
House ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. House no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
House trying to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ibushi is looking to stand up but House won't let him.
Ibushi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. House swivels though and keeps the full guard.
House seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES#
House pushes Ibushi off and scrambles back to his feet.
Ibushi walks into a straight right hand from House.
Kota Ibushi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
House fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny House. That's going to take a lot out of him.
House shoots in looking for a takedown but Ibushi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing House's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
House is breathing heavily.
Ibushi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #CL#
House forces Ibushi back against the cage and clinches.
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!
Ibushi working House over with knees to the body.
Ibushi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ibushi obliges.
House managing to block the knees to the body from Ibushi.
Ibushi putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has House in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
House on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
House blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T3#
Ibushi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. House is defending well for now.
Ibushi landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
House is working for takedown but Ibushi is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ibushi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and House avoids it.#BC#
House manages to break the clinch.
House takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ibushi misses with a kick to the body.
House shoots for a takedown but Ibushi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ibushi, as that shot connected.
House shoots for a double leg takedown but Ibushi sprawls well. He's pushed House's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ibushi looking to throw knees to the head but House is blocking nicely. #T4#
Ibushi missing with knees to the body.
Ibushi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from House.
Ibushi with a knee to the head. #BC#
House manages to break the clinch.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ibushi.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
House forces Ibushi back against the cage and clinches.
Ibushi lands a knee to the head.
Ibushi missing with knees to the body.
Ibushi misses with a knee to the head.
House managing to block the knees to the body from Ibushi.
Ibushi looking to throw knees to the head but House is blocking nicely.
Ibushi landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
House on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Ibushi.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kota Ibushi dominated that round.
That's time! House's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
House swats away the attempt to clinch by Ibushi.
As Ibushi tries to get set, House tries to push him back and clinch up but Ibushi manages to avoid the attempt.
A good leg kick by Ibushi.
House fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ibushi flicks out a counter leg kick but House steps away.
Ibushi throws the kick towards the body but House avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
House is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ibushi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A good leg kick by Ibushi.
House takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1##CL#
House closes the distance and clinches.
House fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny House. That's going to take a lot out of him.
House stalling in the clinch but Ibushi improves position.
Ibushi missing with knees to the body.
Ibushi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
House drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ibushi scores with a knee to the head.
Ibushi connects with a knee to the head.
Ibushi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but House blocks it with crossed arms.
House takes a knee right on the jaw!
House tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ibushi just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ibushi unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ibushi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and House avoids it.
Ibushi lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ibushi tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #T2#
Ibushi using the Thai plumb to throw knees but House has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kota Ibushi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#TD#
House ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. House no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ibushi is fighting to break House's control of his arms but House is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
House looking for a sweep. Not yet House, not yet.
House keeping full guard, as Ibushi tries to pass.
Ibushi trying to control but House is working from the bottom.
Ibushi looking to pass the guard.
Ibushi would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Ibushi trying to control but House is working from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Ibushi wants to stand but House has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
House shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ibushi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
House misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ibushi counters with a slapping leg kick. #CL#
House clinches up with Ibushi and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
House escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
House on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
We've been told by House's head coaches at Cozad MMA London that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
House throws a right and a left that both miss.
House has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ibushi.
Ibushi throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Kota Ibushi seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
House forces Ibushi back against the cage and clinches.#T4#
House on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ibushi is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
House on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ibushi working House over with knees to the body.
Ibushi landing knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ibushi tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
House blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ibushi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and House avoids it.
House can't get the takedown.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ibushi.
Ibushi trying to land knees to the body.
Ibushi scores with a knee to the head.
Ibushi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but House blocks it with crossed arms.
Ibushi misses with a knee strike.
Ibushi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but House blocks it with crossed arms. #BC#
House 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.

Kota Ibushi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
A slapping leg kick lands for Ibushi.
House misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ibushi appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
House thows a leg kick but Ibushi checks it
and Ibushi makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ibushi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ibushi throws a push kick but House slaps the foot to one side.
House looks to throw a body kick
and Ibushi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibushi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but House was well out of range. Poor timing from Ibushi.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Crunch! Ibushi slams his shin into House's torso.#CL#
House closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T1#
House on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ibushi looking to throw knees to the head but House is blocking nicely.
Ibushi missing with knees to the body.
Ibushi landing knees to the body.
Ibushi tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ibushi throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ibushi missing with knees to the body. #BC#
House escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A thudding body kick lands there by Ibushi!
Ibushi throws the kick towards the body but House avoids it.
Ibushi lands a front kick.
House tries for a takedown but Ibushi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T2#
No luck with that takedown attempt from House.
Ibushi follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny House. That's going to take a lot out of him.
House dives in for a single leg takedown but Ibushi sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ibushi appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ibushi missing with knees to the body.
Ibushi missing with knees to the body.
Ibushi lands a good knee to the midsection. House won't want to take too many of those.
Ibushi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. House is defending well for now.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ibushi obliges.
Ibushi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and House avoids it.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ibushi.
House is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
House takes a knee right on the jaw!
House goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ibushi prevents it.
Ibushi scores a nice knee to the body. #T3#
House takes a knee to the side of the body.
House takes a knee right on the jaw!
House will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Ibushi connects with a knee to the head.
Ibushi using the Thai plumb to throw knees but House has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ibushi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but House blocks it with crossed arms.
House works on Ibushi's body with a couple of short punches.
Ibushi missing with knees to the body. #TD#
House pulls guard successfully.
Ibushi tries to stand but House is controlling from the bottom.
Ibushi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with House. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ibushi trying to control the position from guard on top but House is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
House lands some strikes from the bottom.
Ibushi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. House is keeping the position for now. #T4#
House keeping moving, preventing Ibushi from controlling successfully.
House is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ibushi trying to control the position from guard on top but House is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
House working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ibushi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ibushi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kota Ibushi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now House is on top in guard. #REVR#
Ibushi is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst House is controlling him.
Johnny House has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kota Ibushi!

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 26
Date: Nov 28, 2020

#R1##TD#
Sparrow is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Antsa's half guard.
Sparrow not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Antsa is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sparrow scores with a couple of nice shots.
Antsa lands with a few short shots to the body.
Antsa has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad MMA Helsinki. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Antsa wants to improve his position but Sparrow is controlling well.
Antsa blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sparrow.
Sparrow is nestled in close to Antsa, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Sparrow is trying to control. Antsa wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sparrow scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Sparrow slips a nice elbow through Antsa's hands, connecting with Antsa's forehead.
Sparrow landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Sparrow prevents Antsa from improving his position.#T1#
Antsa taking some punishment here, with Sparrow in his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Antsa slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sparrow is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Antsa manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sparrow manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Antsa won't allow Sparrow to get back to his feet.
Antsa wants to control from the top but Sparrow keeps moving.
Antsa cracks Sparrow with a solid left hand.
Antsa throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sparrow works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sparrow manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Antsa manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Sparrow is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T2#
Sparrow trying to control the position from guard on top but Antsa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sparrow's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Antsa wants to sweep here but Sparrow controlling him for the moment.
Sparrow trying to control the position from guard on top but Antsa 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.
Sparrow scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Antsa keeping moving, preventing Sparrow from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Antsa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sparrow is aware though and is defending well.
Antsa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sparrow is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Antsa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T3#
Sparrow missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Antsa keeping full guard, as Sparrow tries to pass. #SUB2#
Antsa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sparrow is aware though and is defending well.
Sparrow has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Antsa manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sparrow manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Antsa in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Antsa trying to control the position from guard on top but Sparrow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sparrow looking for a sweep. Not yet Sparrow, not yet.
Antsa looking to sit in guard and control but Sparrow gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Sparrow working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Antsa's head.#T4#
Sparrow wants to control from the top but Antsa keeps moving.
Sparrow chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Antsa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sparrow is aware though and is defending well.
Sparrow is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sparrow trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Antsa is trying to keep Sparrow in close.
Antsa pulls Sparrow in to control the position.
Antsa 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.
Sparrow is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Antsa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Sparrow dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Sparrow shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
No luck for Sparrow with that takedown attempt.
Antsa was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Sparrow shoots for a double leg takedown but Antsa sprawls well. He's pushed Sparrow's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Sparrow. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Sparrow shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Sparrow was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Antsa can't do much from the bottom here.
Sparrow works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Sparrow is working Antsa over with some ground and pound from side control.
Sparrow landing a few strikes.
Antsa can't do much from the bottom here.
Antsa manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
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!
Antsa thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sparrow wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Sparrow is working hard here to advance position.
Antsa trying to control from half guard but Sparrow is working away.
Antsa thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sparrow's head.
Antsa wants to control but Sparrow is keeping him busy.
Sparrow is looking for a sweep. Antsa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Antsa trying to control the action but Sparrow is working from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Antsa lands a nice short elbow.
Antsa slows the pace down in half guard.
Jack Sparrow overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sparrow has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Antsa is working away from the top position though.
Antsa tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sparrow knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Sparrow trying to control but Antsa postures up.
Antsa not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Antsa frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Sparrow really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T3#
Sparrow is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sparrow is looking to get to half guard.
Sparrow is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sparrow on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sparrow tries to get out of the position.
Antsa scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Sparrow tries to hold on but Antsa postures up.
Sparrow is looking to get to half guard.#T4#
BOOM! Antsa connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Sparrow in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Sparrow wants to control but Antsa is having none of it.
Sparrow takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Sparrow manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Antsa thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sparrow's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sparrow wants to control but Antsa is keeping busy.
Sparrow blocking the ground and pound attempt from Antsa.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hiki Antsa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Antsa connects with a body shot that sends Sparrow's belly button to the back.#TD#
Sparrow scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Sparrow trying to control the action but Antsa is working from the bottom.
Antsa manages to get to full guard.
Antsa can't keep his opponent in guard - Sparrow advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Sparrow trying to control the action but Antsa is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparrow is nestled in close to Antsa, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Antsa trying to control here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sparrow lands a nice short elbow.#T1#
Antsa is looking for a sweep. Sparrow is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sparrow is keen to just control but Antsa is a slippery customer.
Sparrow thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sparrow is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Sparrow winds up and cracks Antsa with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Sparrow working Antsa over with strikes.
Antsa manages to get to full guard.
Sparrow postures up in Antsa's guard and throws a big left but Antsa blocks it.
Sparrow is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Sparrow seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Antsa for as long as he can get away with.
Sparrow stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Antsa swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Sparrow throwing strikes from guard but Antsa blocks nicely.
Sparrow trying to control but Antsa is working from the bottom.
Antsa throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Sparrow has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sparrow is fighting to break Antsa's control of his arms but Antsa is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Antsa is trying to control the position but Sparrow postures up.
Sparrow is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Antsa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sparrow doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sparrow manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sparrow postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sparrow 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. #T3#
Sparrow trying to control the position from guard on top but Antsa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sparrow pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Antsa is keeping the position for now.
Sparrow controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Sparrow with a flurry of punches that miss.
Antsa has his hands on Sparrow's head, controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sparrow shoots for a double leg takedown but Antsa sprawls well. He's pushed Sparrow's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And Antsa responds with a good body kick, but Sparrow manages to step out the way in time.
Antsa stuffs the takedown attempt from Sparrow. Sparrow gets slowly back to his feet.
Antsa feints the counter takedown.#TD#
Sparrow shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Sparrow showed some decent athleticism there.
Sparrow is looking to pass Antsa's guard but actually Antsa recovers to full guard. #T4#
Antsa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sparrow throws a big elbow that misses.
Antsa wants to sweep here but Sparrow controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Antsa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sparrow gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sparrow won't allow Antsa to sweep him here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sparrow scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sparrow missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sparrow throwing strikes from guard but Antsa blocks nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Sparrow showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sparrow 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: ROCK FC: GONY 3.2
Date: Nov 28, 2020

#R1#
Ghanbari looks to land a left hand but Mustonen moved out of range nicely.
Ghanbari throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ghanbari misses with a straight right.
Ghanbari throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mustonen is looking to counter punch.
Mustonen moves out of range as Ghanbari strikes.
A swing and a miss from Ghanbari.#CL#
Mustonen rushes Ghanbari and presses him up against the cage.
Mustonen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ghanbari has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ghanbari.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Ghanbari 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.
Mustonen lands a knee to the body.
Mustonen landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Mustonen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ghanbari takes a knee to the side of the body.
Ghanbari looks winded!
Mustonen with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Mustonen looking to throw knees to the head but Ghanbari is blocking nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mustonen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mustonen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ghanbari has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mustonen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mustonen tries to land knees in the clinch but Ghanbari avoids the damage to the body.
Mustonen has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Mustonen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ghanbari managing to block the knees to the body from Mustonen. #T1#
Mustonen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ghanbari avoids it.
Ghanbari takes a knee to the side of the body.
Ghanbari takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Mustonen obliges.
Ghanbari takes a knee right on the jaw!
Mustonen landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Mustonen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ghanbari misses with the head strike.
Mustonen tries to land a knee to the head but Ghanbari blocks with his arms.
Mustonen missing with knees to the body.
Ghanbari misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ghanbari misses with the head strike.
Mustonen lands a nice uppercut.
Mustonen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mustonen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ghanbari.
Mustonen crunches a lovely knee into Ghanbari's ribcage.
Ghanbari has a couple of punches blocked by Mustonen.
Mustonen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ghanbari throws a punch but it's blocked by Mustonen. #T2#
Ghanbari on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mustonen landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Mustonen using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Mustonen misses with an elbow strike.
Mustonen lands a good knee to the midsection. Ghanbari won't want to take too many of those.
Mustonen unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Mustonen connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ghanbari's face.
Ghanbari on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mustonen lands a knee to the body.
Mustonen pushes Ghanbari back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mustonen trying to land knees to the body.
Ghanbari takes a knee right on the jaw!
Mustonen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ghanbari blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mustonen is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Mustonen.
Mustonen lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Knees to the body from Mustonen.
Mustonen with an attempt at a knee that misses. #T3#
Ghanbari takes a knee to the side of the body.
Mustonen tries a knee to the head but Ghanbari blocks it.
Mustonen scores with a knee to the head.
Mustonen with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Mustonen.
Mustonen connects with a knee to the head. #ROC#Ghanbari is rocked!
Mustonen unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ghanbari lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ghanbari is still on wobbly legs! Can Mustonen finish him?
Mustonen lands an uppercut.
A knee to the head by Mustonen.
Mustonen lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
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!
Mustonen lands a knee to the body.
Mustonen connects with a knee to the head.
Mustonen landing knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Mustonen.
Mustonen connects with a knee to the head.
Mustonen scores with a knee to the head.
Ghanbari misses with the head strike.
Mustonen lands a nice shot to the body.
Mustonen landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Mustonen is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ghanbari working aggressively here.
Mustonen pushes off an throws an elbow but Ghanbari leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Ghanbari takes a knee to the side of the body.
Ghanbari fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mustonen connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ghanbari's face.
Ghanbari lands a body shot.
Mustonen with a knee to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ghanbari.
Ghanbari throws a punch but it's blocked by Mustonen.
Mustonen using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Mustonen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mustonen landing knees to the body.
Mustonen with a knee to the head.
Mustonen tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #T4#
Ghanbari has a couple of punches blocked by Mustonen.
Mustonen lands a good knee to the midsection. Ghanbari won't want to take too many of those.
Ghanbari throws a head punch that misses.
Mustonen lands a nice knee to the body.
Mustonen landing knees to the head.
A knee to the head by Mustonen.
Mustonen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ghanbari is defending well for now.
Mustonen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ghanbari takes a knee right on the jaw!
Mustonen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ghanbari has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mustonen blocking some punches.
Mustonen landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Mustonen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ghanbari has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Mustonen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ghanbari misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ghanbari working aggressively here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mustonen.
Ghanbari swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mustonen with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ghanbari misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ghanbari.
Ghanbari swings wildly with an uppercut but Mustonen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knees to the body from Mustonen.
Mustonen connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ghanbari's face.
Ghanbari tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mustonen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mustonen with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ghanbari throws a punch but it's blocked by Mustonen.
Mustonen using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Mustonen with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Mustonen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ghanbari has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mustonen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mustonen using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ghanbari misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ghanbari throws a punch but it's blocked by Mustonen.
Mustonen scores with a knee to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Ghanbari fails to land.
Knees in the clinch landing for Mustonen.
Mustonen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mustonen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ghanbari blocks it with crossed arms.
Ghanbari misses with the head strike.
Mustonen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ghanbari avoiding damage as Mustonen throws knees to the body.
Mustonen tries to land a knee to the head but Ghanbari blocks with his arms.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Patrik Mustonen dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Ghanbari rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mustonen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ghanbari seems to have recovered his senses.#CL#
Mustonen drives through and clinches with Ghanbari against the cage.
Mustonen missing with knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Mustonen.
Ghanbari blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mustonen looking to throw knees to the head but Ghanbari is blocking nicely.
Mustonen missing with knees to the body.
Mustonen struggles to land a body shot inside as Ghanbari controls his hands.
Ghanbari misses with a punch on the inside.
Ghanbari swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mustonen tries to land a knee to the head but Ghanbari blocks with his arms.
Ghanbari lands a hook that snaps the head of Mustonen backwards.
Mustonen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ghanbari can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ghanbari misses with the head strike.
Ghanbari blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mustonen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ghanbari misses with the head strike.
Mustonen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Patrik Mustonen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ghanbari is breathing heavily.
Mustonen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #T1#
Ghanbari blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mustonen misses with a knee to the head.
Ghanbari tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ghanbari swings wildly with an uppercut but Mustonen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ghanbari misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mustonen landing knees to the body.
Mustonen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ghanbari swings wildly with an uppercut but Mustonen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mustonen tries a knee to the head but Ghanbari blocks it.
Mustonen with a knee to the head.
Mustonen landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ghanbari swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mustonen lands a good knee to the midsection. Ghanbari won't want to take too many of those.
Mustonen is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Mustonen misses with a knee strike.
Mustonen utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mustonen tries a knee to the head but Ghanbari blocks it.
Mustonen with a knee to the head.
Mustonen looking to throw knees to the head but Ghanbari is blocking nicely.
Mustonen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ghanbari misses with some punches.
Mustonen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ghanbari.
Mustonen scores with a hook to the body.
Mustonen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ghanbari blocks it with crossed arms.
Ghanbari swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mustonen throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ghanbari throws a head punch that misses.
Mustonen tries to land knees in the clinch but Ghanbari avoids the damage to the body.
Ghanbari lands with a short shot to the head.
Ghanbari lands with a light punch inside.
Knees to the body from Mustonen.
Mustonen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #T3#
Mustonen connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ghanbari's face.
Mustonen tries a knee to the head but Ghanbari blocks it.
Mustonen connects with a knee to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mustonen just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ghanbari's brow.
Mustonen tries to land knees in the clinch but Ghanbari avoids the damage to the body.
Ghanbari misses with some punches.
Ghanbari misses with the head strike.
Ghanbari lands with a light punch inside.
Mustonen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ghanbari is defending well for now.
Ghanbari avoiding damage as Mustonen throws knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mustonen.
Mustonen tries to land a knee to the head but Ghanbari blocks with his arms.
A knee to the head by Mustonen.
Mustonen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ghanbari avoids it.
Ghanbari throws a punch but it's blocked by Mustonen.
Ghanbari misses with some punches.
Mustonen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ghanbari has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #T4#
Mustonen throws an elbow that misses.
Ghanbari has a couple of punches blocked by Mustonen.
Mustonen misses with a knee strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mustonen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ghanbari has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ghanbari has a couple of punches blocked by Mustonen.
Mustonen with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ghanbari throws a punch but it's blocked by Mustonen.
Mustonen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mustonen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ghanbari avoids it.
Mustonen misses with a knee strike.
Ghanbari misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mustonen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ghanbari blocks it with crossed arms.
Ghanbari working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mustonen.
Mustonen trying to land knees to the body.
Mustonen throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mustonen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Patrik Mustonen 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#
Mustonen gets a clinch.
Mustonen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mustonen missing with knees to the body.
Mustonen connects with a knee to the head.
Ghanbari working aggressively here.
Ghanbari misses with a punch on the inside.
Mustonen connects with a knee to the head.
Ghanbari softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ghanbari tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ghanbari gets through Mustonen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ghanbari fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ghanbari throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ghanbari softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mustonen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mustonen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ghanbari is defending well for now.
Ghanbari swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ghanbari takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mustonen crunches a lovely knee into Ghanbari's ribcage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mustonen tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #T1#
Ghanbari misses with some punches.
Mustonen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ghanbari scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short uppercut from Ghanbari.
Mustonen utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Mustonen putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ghanbari in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Mustonen landing knees to the head.
Mustonen putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ghanbari in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Mustonen with a knee to the head.
Mustonen working Ghanbari over with knees to the body.
Mustonen lands a good knee to the midsection. Ghanbari won't want to take too many of those.
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!
Mustonen missing with knees to the body.
Mustonen lands a knee to the head.
Mustonen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ghanbari is defending well for now.
Mustonen blocking some punches.
Mustonen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ghanbari blocks it with crossed arms.
Mustonen tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #T2#
Mustonen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ghanbari blocks it with crossed arms.
Ghanbari makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A knee to the head by Mustonen.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ghanbari.
Mustonen blocks an uppercut.
Mustonen has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Ghanbari - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Mustonen, and another! Ghanbari is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Patrik Mustonen!

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