Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: RSE 73:
Date: May 01, 2024

#R1#
Yamasaki slips a straight right by Manaitpasov.
Yamasaki throwing a counter right hand but Manaitpasov manages to avoid it.
Yamasaki lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Manaitpasov circles away quickly and effectively.
Yamasaki definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Manaitpasov moves away from the strike by Yamasaki.
Yamasaki looks to land a left hand but Manaitpasov moved out of range nicely.
Manaitpasov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
No joy there for Yamasaki, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Manaitpasov with the counter takedown but Yamasaki avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Yamasaki misses its intended target.
Manaitpasov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yamasaki.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manaitpasov's corner calls for a 1-2. Manaitpasov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Manaitpasov scores with a jab. Yamasaki acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mario Yamasaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Yamasaki takes a swing at Manaitpasov's ribcage but misses.
Yamasaki lands a head shot.#CUT#It looks like Kazhymukan Manaitpasov has been cut.
Yamasaki swinging wildly here.
Manaitpasov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Yamasaki sprawls well. Yamasaki wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Manaitpasov gets slowly back to his feet.
Manaitpasov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yamasaki was well out of range. Poor timing from Manaitpasov.
Yamasaki misses with a right hand
and Manaitpasov counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Manaitpasov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Yamasaki to score with a decent uppercut.
Yamasaki missing with a left hand there. Manaitpasov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Yamasaki scores with a nice right hand.
Yamasaki swings and misses with a shot to the body#TD2#
and Manaitpasov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Manaitpasov is thwarting Yamasaki's attempts to control the position.
Yamasaki punching from the bottom.
Manaitpasov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Yamasaki does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES#
Yamasaki makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#T3#
Manaitpasov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Yamasaki misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Manaitpasov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Yamasaki's guard.
Manaitpasov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yamasaki is keeping the position for now.
Manaitpasov stops Yamasaki from standing up.
Yamasaki wants to sweep but no luck.
Yamasaki wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T4#
Yamasaki continues to stall.
Manaitpasov prevents Yamasaki from getting back to his feet.
Manaitpasov trying to control but Yamasaki is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Manaitpasov moves into range and connects with a jab.
A big left from Yamasaki misses.
Yamasaki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Manaitpasov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Manaitpasov! But no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mario Yamasaki dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kazhymukan Manaitpasov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Manaitpasov misses with a takedown
and Yamasaki counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Manaitpasov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Manaitpasov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yamasaki was well out of range. Poor timing from Manaitpasov.
Yamasaki throwing a counter right hand but Manaitpasov manages to avoid it.
Manaitpasov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Yamasaki throws a lazy right hand but Manaitpasov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yamasaki ducks under a wild hook from Manaitpasov.
A little feinted left hand from Yamasaki on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manaitpasov moves out of range of the strikes.
Manaitpasov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Yamasaki connects with a right hand. Manaitpasov shakes it off.
Yamasaki just misses with a punch to the body.
A nice side step and Manaitpasov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Yamasaki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Manaitpasov can do to turn this around?#T1#
Yamasaki throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Manaitpasov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Yamasaki's guard.
Manaitpasov tries to free his leg and advance position but Yamasaki is retaining full guard.
Yamasaki is trying to control the position but Manaitpasov postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yamasaki keeping moving, preventing Manaitpasov from controlling successfully.
Manaitpasov won't allow Yamasaki to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Manaitpasov is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Yamasaki is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Yamasaki has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Yamasaki wants to control from the top but Manaitpasov keeps moving. #T2#
Yamasaki controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Manaitpasov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Yamasaki is one step ahead there.
Manaitpasov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T3#
Manaitpasov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Yamasaki is one step ahead there.
Kazhymukan Manaitpasov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Manaitpasov has his hands on Yamasaki's head, controlling the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Yamasaki fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Manaitpasov on the side of the head.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Yamasaki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mario Yamasaki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yamasaki misses with a two punch combination.
Manaitpasov throws out a counter right but Yamasaki avoids it with no problem.
Manaitpasov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Yamasaki throws out a loose jab but Manaitpasov uses good head movement to avoid it.
And Manaitpasov tries to counter it with a takedown but Yamasaki pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Manaitpasov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Yamasaki. Yamasaki circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Yamasaki lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Manaitpasov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yamasaki.
A little jabbing left from Manaitpasov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Yamasaki misses with a wild body shot.
Manaitpasov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mario Yamasaki dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kazhymukan Manaitpasov's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Manaitpasov misses with a hook to the body
letting Yamasaki counter with a right hand.
Manaitpasov ducks under a wild hook from Yamasaki.
And Manaitpasov tries to counter it with a takedown but Yamasaki pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Manaitpasov stuns Yamasaki with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Yamasaki punishes Manaitpasov's body with a nice straight punch.
Yamasaki throws a left and a right that both miss #TD2#
and Manaitpasov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Manaitpasov is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Manaitpasov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #T1#
Yamasaki is trying to stand up here but Manaitpasov is controlling him well.
Manaitpasov wants to control but Yamasaki is keeping him busy.
Kazhymukan Manaitpasov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Manaitpasov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Manaitpasov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Manaitpasov lands with a punch from half guard.
Yamasaki might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T3#
Manaitpasov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Manaitpasov moves into full mount! Yamasaki won't be happy about that!
BOOM! Manaitpasov connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Manaitpasov is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Yamasaki tries to hold on but Manaitpasov pushes him away.
Manaitpasov putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Manaitpasov unloading with bombs!#T4#
Manaitpasov unloading with bombs!#SUB2#
Manaitpasov jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Yamasaki is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Yamasaki and Manaitpasov has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Yamasaki is not content to let Manaitpasov control the position. #SUB2#
Manaitpasov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kazhymukan Manaitpasov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Yamasaki 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:28
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mario Yamasaki!
Mario Yamasaki 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: MILF 46 Pai Vs Dough
Date: Apr 28, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Rivera gets tackled into the cage by Santos. Santos maintains the clinch.
Santos has had enough of the clinch but Rivera keeps him there for the moment.
Santos looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Santos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Santos.
Rivera wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Santos's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Santos has had enough of the clinch but Rivera keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Santos breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rivera blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Santos ducks under a wild hook from Rivera.
Santos lands with an overhand left.
Santos throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rivera stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Some wild striking there from Santos.
Danny Rivera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Rivera throws a nice looking combination but Santos bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rivera throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Santos.
It seemed like Santos was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jab, jab by Santos - just one landing.
Rivera looks to land a right hand but Santos moved out of range.
Santos moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#ROC2#Rivera is rocked!
Santos connects with a right that clearly hurt Rivera. He's backed up against the cage with nowhere to go as Santos proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till Rivera collapses and taps out under the pressure!

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

Event: NYF Fight Night 28
Date: Apr 26, 2024

#R1#
Walsh misses with a straight right.
Yamasaki looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Yamasaki takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Walsh slips a straight right by Yamasaki.
Walsh throwing a counter right hand but Yamasaki manages to avoid it.
Yamasaki misses with a hook.
Walsh misses with an uppercut.
Walsh blocks a jab.
The fighters circling - Walsh throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've been told by Walsh's head coaches at Canucks Combat Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Yamasaki will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Walsh swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walsh misses with a left hand
and Yamasaki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice defenses there by Yamasaki.
Yamasaki throws a looping overhand right but Walsh ducks down to avoid it.
A jab from Yamasaki misses.
Yamasaki's coach down at California Top Team was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Yamasaki's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#T1#
Yamasaki misses with a jab, cross combination.
Walsh swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Yamasaki rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Walsh moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Walsh slips a straight right by Yamasaki.
Walsh takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Walsh takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Yamasaki rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Walsh counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Yamasaki lands the left hand.
Some wild striking there from Walsh.
A slow jab from Walsh misses its intended target.
Walsh shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T2#
Yamasaki throws a lazy right hand but Walsh sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hideyoshi Yamasaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Walsh looks to land a combination but Yamasaki avoids it well.
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!
Walsh scores with a jab to the jaw.
Yamasaki scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Yamasaki slips under a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Yamasaki! But no joy.
Yamasaki misses with a body punch
and Walsh counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC#Yamasaki is rocked!
Yamasaki misses the body punch
and Walsh counters with a right hand from hell and Yamasaki is out cold! A vicious knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kaiden Walsh!
Our winner, Kaiden Walsh, 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: MILF Playoff R2 Bantamweights
Date: Apr 14, 2024

#R1#
Washington darts in trying to clinch
and Santos counters with a right hand to the body.
Nice cross by Santos.
Santos looks to throw the jab but Washington is out of range.
Washington wants to counter the offense by Santos and move into the clinch position.#CL2#
Washington gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Washington's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Washington's coach down at Freaky Fight Club was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Washington's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Washington tries to pull guard but Santos won't allow it.
Santos is trying to push Washington away but Washington has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#TD2#
Washington successfully pulls guard. #SUB2#
Washington is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Washington escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Santos gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
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!#SUB2#
Washington working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Santos doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Washington is tightening it up a little... Santos has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Santos reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Santos taps out! Nice BJJ there by Washington!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Justice Washington!

Event: RSE 67: Death Atlas
Date: Apr 10, 2024

#R1#
Gangster throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ramos.
Gangster walks into a straight right hand from Ramos.
Ramos ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gangster throws a jab but it's blocked by Ramos.
Ramos cracks a nice hook into Gangster's ribs.
Ramos catches Gangster with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nice uppercut lands for Gangster. That snapped Ramos's head back.
Gangster throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ramos counters with a straight right hand.
Ramos ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gangster definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gangster looks to throw the jab but Ramos is out of range.
A nice combination there by Gangster.
Gangster throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Gangster with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gangster staying out of range there.
Ramos misses with an uppercut
and Gangster counters with a straight right hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ramos.
Ramos wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ramos scores with a jab to the body.
Gangster is breathing heavily.
Decent striking displayed by Ramos there.
Ramos misses with a body shot
and Gangster counters with a right hand to the body.
The fighters circling - Ramos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A jab from Gangster misses.
Gangster throws a body punch but Ramos moves out of range.
Ramos throws a lazy uppercut
letting Gangster counter with a right hand. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ramos lands a slapping body shot.
Ramos looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gangster gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ramos.
Gangster rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ramos counters with a straight right hand.
Ramos throws a body shot but no joy.
Ramos blocks a jab.
Gangster blocks a jab.
Gangster throws a poor cross that misses
and Gangster takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gangster lands the left hand.
Ramos takes one to the side of the head.
Ramos moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ramos fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T3#
Ramos looks to score with a jab to the body but Gangster is just out of range.
Gangster is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ramos takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ramos steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gangster.
Gangster throws a nice looking combination but Ramos bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gangster jabs Ramos right on the nose. Ramos blinks but takes it well.
Ramos is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Gangster had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Ramos throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gangster.
Gangster misses with a body shot.
Gangster throws a shot from downtown. Ramos moves away and avoids it.
Nice shot lands for Gangster.#CUT#It looks like Franz Ramos has been cut.
Gangster clobbers Ramos with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T4#
Gangster misses with a looping left.
Gangster steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ramos.
Gangster avoids the body shot from Ramos.
Gangster misses with a wild body shot.
Gangster lands a glancing blow to the side of Ramos's head.
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!
Ramos steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gangster.
Some wild striking there from Ramos.
An attempted straight right counter from Gangster misses the target.#KD#
Gangster sends Ramos crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Gangster is motioning to the referee to let Ramos up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ramos keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gangster.
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 Vahid Gangster will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Franz Ramos's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Ramos loads up on a big right hand but Gangster slips the punch.
A big right from Gangster misses.
Vahid Gangster is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ramos fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gangster on the side of the head.
A big left from Gangster misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Ramos misses.
Vahid Gangster is winning the standup battle so far.
Gangster misses with a looping right.
Gangster rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ramos counters with a stiff right hand.
Good shot there by Ramos.
Ramos falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gangster counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramos slips under a jab from Gangster.
Ramos steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gangster.
Gangster scores with a jab.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Ramos. Gangster does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gangster has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ramos finds it's way round the side to connect with Gangster's head.
Ramos takes one to the chin there.
Gangster moves out of range as Ramos strikes.
It looked like Gangster wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A left lands for Ramos.
Nice uppercut there from Gangster.
Gangster misses with a right hand
and Ramos makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ramos tries to bum rush Gangster with a series of wild strikes but Gangster uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gangster slips under a jab.
Gangster swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ramos scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
Ramos throws a right and a left that Gangster avoids nicely.
Ramos tries to bum rush Gangster with a series of wild strikes but Gangster uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A little feinted left hand from Gangster on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
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!
Gangster throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ramos is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gangster with a body shot.
Ramos misses with a right hand
and Gangster counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Gangster works Ramos's body with a nice hook.
Ramos misses with an uppercut.
Gangster staying out of range there.
It looked like Gangster was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Gangster moves away from the strike by Ramos.
Gangster moves out of range as Ramos strikes.
Gangster lands with a nice combination. Ramos backs away looking to recover.
Gangster misses with a body punch
and Ramos counters with a three punch combo that has Gangster backing up. Gangster nods at Ramos to acknowledge the strikes.#T3#
Gangster throws a lazy uppercut
and Ramos counters with a stiff right hand.
Ramos walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ramos swings for the body but Gangster moves out of range.
As Ramos looks to move away, Gangster throws a big counter combo but Ramos just gets out of the way.
Gangster rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Ramos to counter with a crisp jab.
Ramos throws a jab when Gangster was well out of range.#KD2#
Ramos drops Gangster with a beautiful combination! Gangster stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Ramos is looking for the KO!#ROC2# Gangster is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Vahid Gangster has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ramos lands with a right and another and another! Gangster is in big trouble! Ramos lands again and this time it's lights out for Gangster! A quality knockout there for Ramos.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Franz Ramos!

Event: MILF Playoff R1 Heavyweights
Date: Apr 07, 2024

#R1##TD#
Aliyev closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into DiMaggio's guard.
DiMaggio keeping moving, preventing Aliyev from controlling successfully.
Aliyev throwing strikes but missing.
Aliyev trying to control but DiMaggio is working from the bottom.
Aliyev preventing the sweep.
DiMaggio looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
DiMaggio has momentary wrist control but Aliyev slips an elbow through the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DiMaggio looking to hit a scissor sweep but Aliyev is one step ahead there.
DiMaggio looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Aliyev postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1#
Aliyev slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Aliyev wants to lay and pray for a moment but DiMaggio keeps working.
DiMaggio tries to bench press Aliyev off him but Aliyev keeps the position.
Aliyev lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear DiMaggio down. #T2#
Aliyev wants to control but DiMaggio is keeping him busy.
Aliyev misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Aliyev scores with punches from side control.
Aliyev working the strikes but DiMaggio uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Aliyev throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
DiMaggio keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
DiMaggio keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Aliyev tries to pass the half guard into mount. DiMaggio knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
DiMaggio is looking to control Aliyev's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can DiMaggio avoid being mounted?
DiMaggio avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Aliyev. #T3#
Aliyev is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Aliyev stalling.
DiMaggio avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Aliyev.
DiMaggio on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Aliyev with the ground and pound but DiMaggio uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Aliyev throwing strikes but missing.
DiMaggio trying to keep a closed guard but Aliyev is proving a slippery customer.
Aliyev throwing strikes but missing. #T4#
Aliyev throws an elbow that misses. DiMaggio uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Aliyev's guard. Nice move by DiMaggio!#REVB#
Aliyev lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Aliyev passes DiMaggio's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Aliyev definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
DiMaggio avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Aliyev.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
DiMaggio is refusing to be controlled, as Aliyev sits in half guard.
DiMaggio trying to control from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Khamzat Aliyev dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Aliyev shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. DiMaggio defends it nicely.#CL2#
DiMaggio closes the distance and clinches.
DiMaggio stalling against the cage.
Aliyev wants a takedown.
DiMaggio lands a right hand that snaps the head of Aliyev backwards.
DiMaggio displaying some good clinch control by pressing Aliyev up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DiMaggio misses with the head strike.
DiMaggio stalling the fight.
DiMaggio tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
DiMaggio lands a hook to the side of the head.
DiMaggio makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
DiMaggio working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Aliyev is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khamzat Aliyev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aliyev is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
DiMaggio just leaning against Aliyev, taking a breather.
Aliyev wants a takedown.
DiMaggio lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
DiMaggio lands a right hand that snaps the head of Aliyev backwards.
Aliyev has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. DiMaggio is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
DiMaggio throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Aliyevs head.
Aliyev tries to score a body lock takedown but DiMaggio shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
DiMaggio lands with a right to the head. #T2#
DiMaggio leaning against his opponent.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from DiMaggio.
DiMaggio softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
DiMaggio just leaning against Aliyev, taking a breather.
DiMaggio lands with a short shot to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #KD2#
DiMaggio drops Aliyev onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Aliyev is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC2#Aliyev is rocked!
Aliyev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Aliyev tries to score a body lock takedown but DiMaggio shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
DiMaggio scores with an uppercut up the middle.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, DiMaggio creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Oh Aliyev is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
DiMaggio just leaning against Aliyev, taking a breather.
Aliyev seems to have got his legs back now.#T3#
DiMaggio has Aliyev pressed against the cage.
DiMaggio prevents the takedown attempt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aliyev.
Aliyev tries for a takedown. No joy.
A short uppercut from DiMaggio.
DiMaggio dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
DiMaggio lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
DiMaggio working some nice short punches in the clinch.
DiMaggio lands a shoulder strike.
DiMaggio just leaning against Aliyev, taking a breather.
DiMaggio stalling. #T4#
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Enzo DiMaggio.
Aliyev swats away the attempt to clinch by DiMaggio.
BAM! DiMaggio delivers a spinning backfist that drops Aliyev like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Enzo DiMaggio!

Event: OFK 391 - Drop Vs OcasioCortez
Date: Apr 06, 2024

#R1#
Dobrosavljevic throws a poor cross that misses
and Brown counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A nice combination there by Brown.
Brown throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dobrosavljevic is looking to counter punch.
Brown is looking to chop away at Dobrosavljevic's legs.
Dobrosavljevic appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dobrosavljevic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brown sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dobrosavljevic looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jab from Dobrosavljevic.#CUT#It looks like Kingsley Brown has been cut.
A jab from Brown finds it's way through Dobrosavljevic's defenses.
Dobrosavljevic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brown.
Brown throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dobrosavljevic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dobrosavljevic quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Dobrosavljevic misses with a straight left.
Dobrosavljevic scores with a jab to the head. #T1#
Brown checks a low kick from Dobrosavljevic.
Brown falls off balance throwing a combination #KD#
and Dobrosavljevic counters with a crisp right hand that drops Brown! Dobrosavljevic lets Brown back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Brown bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Brown lands with a slapping head kick.
Dobrosavljevic throws a low kick, looking for Brown's leg but Brown calmly moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
No joy there for Dobrosavljevic, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Brown scores with a head kick.
Brown throws a head kick but Dobrosavljevic moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Dobrosavljevic on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dobrosavljevic scores with a hook.#CUT#That has opened up Kingsley Brown's cut even more.#T2#
Brown throws a head kick but Dobrosavljevic moves out of range.
Dobrosavljevic wants to land a leg kick but Brown is out of range.
Brown misses with a wild combination.
It looked like Dobrosavljevic wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Brown throws a head kick that misses.
Dobrosavljevic throwing a counter right hand but Brown manages to avoid it.
Dobrosavljevic throws a jab when Brown was well out of range.
Brown misses with a wild body shot.
Brown misses with a combination
enabling Dobrosavljevic to counter with a crisp jab.
Dobrosavljevic misses with a shot to the body #CL2#
and Brown counters by clinching up.
Dobrosavljevic tries to land a knee to the head but Brown blocks with his arms. #T3#
Dobrosavljevic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dobrosavljevic lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #CUT#The cut above Kingsley Brown's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Dobrosavljevic has had enough of the clinch but Brown keeps him there for the moment.
Dobrosavljevic misses with a punch on the inside.
Brown lands an elbow inside that Dobrosavljevic shrugs off.
Brown tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dobrosavljevic's elbow.
Dobrosavljevic is trying to break the clinch but Brown is controlling him.
Dobrosavljevic is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Dobrosavljevic is trying to push Brown away but Brown has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Dobrosavljevic wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Brown lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
Brown tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Brown fails to land.
Brown prevents Dobrosavljevic from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Dobrosavljevic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A head kick by Brown misses
and Dobrosavljevic counters with a straight right hand.
Dobrosavljevic misses with a right hand
and Dobrosavljevic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kingsley Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good work by Brown as he checks the leg kick.
Brown looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Dobrosavljevic swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Brown counters with a three punch combo that has Dobrosavljevic backing up. Dobrosavljevic nods at Brown to acknowledge the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brown looks to land a right hand but Dobrosavljevic moved out of range.
Dobrosavljevic blocks a head kick by Brown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kingsley Brown will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kingsley Brown's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Dobrosavljevic misses with a series of wild punches.
Dobrosavljevic throws a body shot but no joy.
Dobrosavljevic scores with a shot to the body.
Dobrosavljevic takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kingsley Brown is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brown swings away with a body shot that misses
and Dobrosavljevic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brown misses with an uppercut
and Dobrosavljevic counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Brown is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD#
Dobrosavljevic feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Brown sprawling to the canvas! Brown rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Dobrosavljevic finish him?! #CUT#Kingsley Brown's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Aleksandar Dobrosavljevic!
In his post fight interview, Aleksandar Dobrosavljevic started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: NYF Fight Night 26
Date: Apr 03, 2024

#R1#
Mendes shoots in looking for a takedown. Yamasaki tries to sprawl out of it but Mendes keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Yamasaki manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mendes lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mendes takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mendes takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Yamasaki misses with an uppercut. Mendes saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendes slips under a jab from Yamasaki.
Mendes takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Yamasaki throws a poor cross that misses
and Mendes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mendes looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Yamasaki loads up on a big right hand but Mendes slips the punch.
As Yamasaki looks to move away, Mendes throws a big counter combo but Yamasaki just gets out of the way.
Hideyoshi Yamasaki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Mendes ducks under a wild hook from Yamasaki.
Mendes tries for a takedown but Yamasaki circles away easily
and Mendes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Yamasaki misses with a body shot.
Yamasaki wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Yamasaki comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Yamasaki lands a jab-cross combination. #CUT2#It looks like Paulo Mendes has been cut.
Nice straight punches there by Mendes. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mendes.
Nice defenses there by Mendes.
Yamasaki lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yamasaki lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mendes circles away quickly and effectively.
Mendes shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paulo Mendes. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Mendes shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Yamasaki scores with a nice right hand.
Mendes walks into a left hand.
Hideyoshi Yamasaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mendes takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Yamasaki's coach down at California Top Team was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Yamasaki's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Mendes walks into a straight right hand from Yamasaki.
Mendes shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Yamasaki as he jumps to the side.
Yamasaki cracks Mendes with a good jab.
Yamasaki pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mendes looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Yamasaki is fending him off so far but Mendes persists. Nope, Yamasaki circles away and we're back to standing.
Yamasaki lands with a hook. Mendes tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T3#
Yamasaki throws a shot to the body.
Mendes defending well as Yamasaki loads up on a big left hand.
Mendes drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Yamasaki catches Mendes with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mendes takes one to the side of the head.
Yamasaki misses with a combination #TD#
and Mendes counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Still in half guard, Mendes seems content to control.
Mendes trying to control from half guard but Yamasaki is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Mendes looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mendes lands with a punch from half guard. #T4#
Ground and pound from Mendes.
Mendes blocks the strikes from Yamasaki.
Yamasaki wants to improve his position but Mendes is controlling well. #SUB#
Mendes is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Yamasaki has hold of Mendes's hands but Mendes slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Yamasaki is looking for a sweep. Mendes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hideyoshi Yamasaki dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Paulo Mendes's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Yamasaki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mendes.
Nice defenses there by Mendes.
Mendes changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nice jab there from Yamasaki.
Mendes shoots in for a double leg but Yamasaki sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mendes cracks Yamasaki with an open hand slap.
Mendes avoids the body shot from Yamasaki.
Mendes appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Yamasaki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Yamasaki scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamasaki scores with a shot to the body.
Yamasaki pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Mendes back to the cage. Yamasaki follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Yamasaki displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mendes takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T1#
Mendes moves away from the strike by Yamasaki.
Yamasaki connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mendes ducks under a wild hook from Yamasaki.
Mendes appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Yamasaki lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Yamasaki swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD#
and Mendes counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Yamasaki is refusing to be controlled, as Mendes sits in half guard.
Mendes controlling the action here.
Mendes prevents Yamasaki from improving his position.
Paulo Mendes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Mendes is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Yamasaki doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mendes. #T2#
Yamasaki wants to get back to his feet.
Mendes is trying to control. Yamasaki wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mendes works his way into full mount! #SUB#
Mendes looking for a guillotine from mount but Yamasaki is having none of it. #T3##SUB#
Mendes is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Yamasaki is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Yamasaki flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Mendes anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Yamasaki and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Mendes slips an arm under Yamasaki chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Mendes has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Mendes is squeezing on Yamasaki like an anaconda would it's prey. Yamasaki fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Paulo Mendes!
Paulo Mendes 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: RSE 63: Poisonous Path
Date: Mar 27, 2024

#R1#
Suraman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yamasaki now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Yamasaki throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and Suraman counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Suraman.
Yamasaki has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Yamasaki trying to keep a closed guard but Suraman is proving a slippery customer.
Suraman stops Yamasaki from standing up.
Yamasaki keeping full guard, as Suraman tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suraman sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES2#
Yamasaki wriggles free and stands up.
Yamasaki throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T1#
Yamasaki slaps away a takedown attempt from Suraman, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Yamasaki throws a hook but Suraman avoids it easily.
Yamasaki digs a good hook to Suraman's body.
Yamasaki looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Yamasaki scores with a shot to the body.
Yamasaki throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD#
and Suraman counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Yamasaki!

Yamasaki bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Suraman has his takedown stuffed
and Yamasaki counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Maman Suraman has been cut.
Suraman definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Suraman slips under a jab from Yamasaki.#T2#
Suraman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yamasaki.
Yamasaki falls off balance throwing a combination #TD#
and Suraman decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Yamasaki's guard.
Suraman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yamasaki is keeping the position for now.
Yamasaki is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Suraman looking to pass the guard.
Suraman engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Suraman wants to control from the top but Yamasaki keeps moving.
Yamasaki really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Suraman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3#
Suraman tries to free his leg and advance position but Yamasaki is retaining full guard.
Suraman is pushing down on Yamasaki's leg trying to pass to half guard. Yamasaki is fighting to maintain full guard but Suraman has managed to sneak the leg through.
Suraman thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Yamasaki's head.
Yamasaki pushes Suraman off looking to stand but Suraman dives back in and keeps control.
Suraman trying to control the action but Yamasaki is working from the bottom.
Suraman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Suraman wants to pass the guard but Yamasaki is defending well.
Suraman is working hard here to advance position.
Suraman has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T4#
Suraman controlling the position easily from mount.
Suraman lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Yamasaki hang on?
Suraman connects with a couple of good shots from mount. #SUB#
Suraman working for a submission but Yamasaki is keeping him at bay.
Suraman wants to control the pace but Yamasaki is squirming around nicely.
Suraman tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
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 Maman Suraman will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Maman Suraman's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Suraman is trying hard to land a takedown here. Yamasaki sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Yamasaki misses with the combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Suraman. Yamasaki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yamasaki throws out a counter right but Suraman avoids it with no problem.
Maman Suraman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Suraman shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Yamasaki as he jumps to the side.
It seemed like Yamasaki was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Yamasaki lands a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamasaki misses the jab.
Suraman is looking to land body kicks.#CL#
Suraman pushes Yamasaki up against the cage in a clinch.#T1#
Yamasaki looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Yamasaki is trying to break the clinch but Suraman has him pressed against the cage. #TD#
Suraman has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Yamasaki is trying to keep an underhook but Suraman manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Yamasaki has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Suraman is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Suraman wants to work for an arm triangle but Yamasaki is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Suraman is looking to stall here but Yamasaki recovers full guard.
Yamasaki wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Suraman manages to pass to side control.
Suraman controlling the action here. #T2#
Suraman not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Suraman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Suraman not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB#
Suraman is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Yamasaki is just riding it out for now. Suraman eventually gives up the hold.
Suraman throwing shots but Yamasaki is blocking nicely. #T3#
Yamasaki is not content to let Suraman control the position.#SUB#
Suraman is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Yamasaki is just riding it out for now. Suraman eventually gives up the hold.
Yamasaki wants to get back to his feet.
Suraman trying to control from half guard but Yamasaki is working away.
Suraman is just content to waste time from the top position. Yamasaki takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Suraman drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Yamasaki manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Suraman has Yamasaki in his guard.#REVB#
Yamasaki must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Suraman is looking for a triangle but Yamasaki pushes his legs off easily.
Suraman controls Yamasaki momentarily but Yamasaki frees himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Yamasaki avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Maman Suraman will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Maman Suraman's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Yamasaki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yamasaki misses with an uppercut.
Yamasaki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Suraman moves away.
Yamasaki lands with a good body shot.
Suraman has his takedown stuffed
and Yamasaki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Suraman fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Yamasaki misses its intended target.
Yamasaki changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Suraman throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #T1#
Yamasaki jabs Suraman right on the nose. Suraman blinks but takes it well.
Yamasaki misses with the combination.
Yamasaki digs a good body shot into Suraman's ribs.
Yamasaki misses with a series of wild punches.
Suraman shoots for a double leg takedown but Yamasaki sprawls well. He's pushed Suraman's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Yamasaki fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Yamasaki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Suraman manages to avoid it.#T2#
A lazy left from Yamasaki finds it's target.
Yamasaki connects with a single shot there.
Suraman slips a jab from Yamasaki.
Suraman has his takedown stuffed
and Suraman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maman Suraman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yamasaki missing with a left hand there. Suraman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Yamasaki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Yamasaki throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and Suraman counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Suraman is trying to control. Yamasaki wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Suraman working the head and body with strikes.
Suraman working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T3#
Suraman passes to side control. #SUB#
Suraman tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Yamasaki tries to improve position but can't.
Suraman tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Yamasaki wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Suraman moves into full mount!
Yamasaki is squirming around, avoiding Suraman's attempts to control the action.
Suraman postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Yamasaki looks a forlorn figure.
Suraman wants to control the pace but Yamasaki is squirming around nicely.
Suraman looking to finish with strikes here!
Mario Yamasaki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maman Suraman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Suraman blocks Yamasaki's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mario Yamasaki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Suraman 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:28
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maman Suraman!
An out of breath Maman Suraman thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: MILF 38
Date: Mar 24, 2024

#R1#
Joe keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Joe misses with a hook. Aliyev ducked under it nicely. #TD#
Aliyev changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Joe looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Aliyev throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Aliyev working the ground and pound from side control.#CUT#It looks like Aloha Joe has been cut.
Aliyev definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Joe is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Joe keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Aliyev thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Joe is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Aliyev misses with a head shot. Joe uses the momentum to regain guard.
Aliyev has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Joe looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T1#
Aliyev lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Aliyev with a flurry of punches that miss.
Joe preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Aliyev wants to pass the guard but Joe is keeping the position.
Joe trying to control the position.
Aliyev working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Joe keeping moving, preventing Aliyev from controlling successfully. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Aliyev looking to sit in guard and control but Joe gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Aliyev will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Aliyev tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Joe content to stall in guard here.
Aliyev 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.
Joe throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Joe is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T3#
Aliyev working a defensive guard here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nice shot by Aliyev.#CUT#That has opened up Aloha Joe's cut even more.#TD#
Aliyev throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Joe tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Aliyev is in Joe's guard.
Aliyev in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Aliyev with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aliyev wants to control from the top but Joe keeps moving.
Aliyev content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Aliyev throws a strike but Joe rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Joe sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Joe is in close to Aliyev's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T4#
Joe controlling from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aliyev is striking from the bottom but Joe uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Aliyev is concentrating on defense, preventing Joe from advancing position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Joe controlling the action here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Khamzat Aliyev dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aloha Joe's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
An inside leg kick from Aliyev misses.
Joe looks like he wants to counter punch here.#TD#
Aliyev shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Aliyev showed some decent athleticism there.
Aliyev missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Khamzat Aliyev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Joe keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Joe is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Aliyev scores with a couple of nice shots.
Aliyev is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Aliyev throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Joe to regain full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aliyev preventing the sweep.
Aliyev throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Aliyev wants to control from the top but Joe keeps moving.
Aliyev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Joe can do to turn this around?#T1#
Aliyev throws a strike but Joe rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Joe showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Joe forces his way into half guard.
Joe scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T2#
Joe not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Joe seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Joe frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Joe looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Joe landing shots from mount.
Aliyev is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Joe controlling the position easily from mount.
Joe is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Aliyev can't stay in a position like this for much longer. #T3#
Aliyev is in all sorts of trouble here.
Joe sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Aliyev is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Joe can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Aliyev is looking to escape. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Joe avoids the attempt from Aliyev to control.
Joe landing shots from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Joe can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Aliyev is looking to escape.
Joe misses with a head shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aloha Joe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Aloha Joe's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Aliyev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Aliyev shoots for a double leg takedown but Joe sprawls well. He's pushed Aliyev's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD#
Aliyev shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Aliyev showed some decent athleticism there.
Joe moves into full guard.
Joe is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Joe takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Aliyev on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Aliyev tries to get out of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aliyev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Joe controlling the pace. #T1#
Aliyev tries to roll over but Joe keeps him under control.
Joe keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Aliyev trying to control from the bottom.
Joe looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Aliyev tries to get to full guard but Joe has control of the leg. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Joe not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Aliyev wants to get back to full guard.
Joe throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Joe is taking a breather. Aliyev says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Joe darts in looking for a takedown but Aliyev gets double underhooks and turns Joe into the cage.
Joe keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A lazy left from Aliyev finds it's target.#CUT#The cut above Aloha Joe's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#TD#
Aliyev drives through with a takedown into Joe's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Joe keeping moving, preventing Aliyev from controlling successfully. #T3#
Aliyev is really struggling to control Joe but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Aliyev postures up in Joe's guard and throws a big left but Joe blocks it.
Aliyev wants to control from the top but Joe keeps moving.
Aliyev chips away with some ground and pound.
Aliyev throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Aliyev working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Joe's head.
Aliyev throws an elbow that misses. Joe uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Aliyev's guard. Nice move by Joe!#REVB#
Joe trying to control the position from guard on top but Aliyev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Aliyev tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Joe controls from within his opponent's guard.
Joe looking to pass the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Joe sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Joe stopping the sweep attempt from Aliyev.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Khamzat Aliyev.
I think Aliyev 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 29:28
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: MILF 38
Date: Mar 24, 2024

#R1#
Santos staying out of range there.
Santos is looking for the big counter here.
Jacobs definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Santos takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Santos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Santos throws a nice looking combination but Jacobs bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jacobs lands a jab to the nose.
Santos jabs Jacobs to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Santos swinging wildly here.
A jab from Jacobs misses.
Jacobs throws a jab but it's blocked by Santos.
Santos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jacobs.
Jacobs connects with a nice looking jab.
Jacobs misses with a wild body shot.
Santos wants to counter the offense by Jacobs and move into the clinch position.
Santos swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jacobs makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Santos misses.
Jacobs thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big right from Jacobs misses. #T1#
Santos slips a jab from Jacobs.
Jacobs throws an off balance right hand
and Santos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jacobs misses with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Santos misses the target.
Santos throws a hook but Jacobs blocks it.
Santos slips a jab from Jacobs.
Jacobs waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Santos.
Santos looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Santos throws a nice looking combination but Jacobs bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
It looked like Jacobs was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Santos will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Santos uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jacobs.
Jacobs smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Santos closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CUT2#It looks like Billy Jacobs has been cut.
Jacobs takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jacobs throws the left hand but Santos avoids the punch easily.
It seemed like Santos was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jacobs uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Santos. #T2#
Santos uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jacobs.
Santos getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jacobs slips a jab from Santos.
Santos lands a really nice looking cross but Jacobs seems unphased.
Santos misses with a looping right.
Santos looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jacobs pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big left from Jacobs misses.
Jacobs uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Santos.
Jacobs misses with a lunging right hand
and Santos counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jacobs throws a hook but Santos blocks it.
Santos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Santos throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jacobs cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Santos cracks Jacobs with a right hand to the side of the head.
Santos tries to close the distance and clinch but Jacobs swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T3#
Santos avoids the body shot from Jacobs.
Jacobs uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Santos.
Santos throws a body punch but Jacobs moves out of range.
Jacobs is looking to counter punch.
Santos on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Some wild striking there from Santos.
Jacobs is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Santos lands a body shot.
Santos bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jacobs throws a series of punches but Santos moves out of range.
Jacobs missing with a left hand there. Santos was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jacobs throws a body punch but Santos moves out of range.
Jacobs swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jacobs on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jacobs cracks a nice hook into Santos's ribs.
Jacobs misses with a hook. Santos ducked under it nicely. #T4#
Santos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jacobs.
Santos avoids the body shot from Jacobs.
A little jabbing left from Santos on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Santos moves out of range as Jacobs strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Santos misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice defenses there by Santos.
Santos misses with a hook.
Santos moves in looking to clinch but Jacobs pushes him off.
Triston Santos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jacobs throws a lazy uppercut
and Santos counters with a straight right hand.
Santos throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jacobs.
Santos scores with a nice right hand.
Santos misses with a straight left.
Jacobs swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Santos. Jacobs does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jacobs throws a poor cross that misses
and Santos counters with a straight right hand.
Santos lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jacobs throws a jab when Santos was well out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Triston Santos will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Billy Jacobs's cut.
That's time! Jacobs's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Santos needs to keep his hands up - Jacobs had a free shot at his head there.
Jacobs misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jacobs steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Santos.
Jacobs connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Santos bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Santos blocks a jab.
Jacobs looks to land a right hand but Santos moved out of range.
Jacobs throws an off balance right hand
and Santos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Santos just misses with a punch to the body.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Santos in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Jacobs uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Santos.
Jacobs avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos throws a hook but Jacobs avoids it easily.
Danga de danga de dang - Santos scores with a four punch combination!#CL2#
Santos has managed to clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Santos has Jacobs pressed against the cage, preventing Jacobs from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Santos gets through Jacobs's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T1#
Jacobs wants to get back to striking at distance but Santos won't allow it.
Santos keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jacobs's efforts to push away.
Santos lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jacobs is trying to break the clinch but Santos is controlling him.
Santos misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Jacobs breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A jab from Santos misses.
Jacobs throws a lazy right hand but Santos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Santos misses with a combination
and Jacobs cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Santos lands a nice shot that snaps Jacobs's head back.
Jacobs loads up on a big right hand but Santos slips the punch.
Santos scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jacobs getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T2#
Jacobs misses with a hook to the body
and Jacobs takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jacobs throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Santos sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Triston Santos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A combination from Santos does no damage.
Jacobs looks to land a left hand but Santos moved out of range nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jacobs fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Santos manages to avoid it.
Jacobs throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Santos throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jacobs misses with a looping left.
Santos wants to counter with a clinch but Jacobs pushes him away.
Santos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jacobs was well out of range. Poor timing from Santos.
Jacobs seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Santos lands a right hook to the body.
Santos throws out a loose jab but Jacobs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jacobs is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A big right from Santos misses.
The fighters circling - Jacobs throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jacobs scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Santos scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T3#
Santos uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jacobs.
A slow jab from Santos misses its intended target.
Santos looks to score with a jab to the body but Jacobs is just out of range.#CL2#
Santos darts in and clinches Jacobs up against the cage.
Jacobs is trying to force a seperation but Santos has the dominant position.
Jacobs misses with the head strike.
Jacobs prevents a body shot from Santos.
Jacobs wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Santos has Jacobs pushed against the cage.
Santos is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Santos looking to stall.
Jacobs looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T4#
Santos misses with a body punch.
A frustrated look appears on Jacobs's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jacobs scores with a shot to the side of Santos's head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Santos throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jacobs lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Santos.
Santos throws a punch but it's blocked by Jacobs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Santos.
A frustrated look appears on Jacobs's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jacobs. #BC#
Jacobs breaks from the clinch.
Santos cracks a nice hook into Jacobs's ribs.#CL2#
Santos has taken the fight to the clinch.
Santos working aggressively here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Triston Santos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Billy Jacobs's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Santos lands a nice shot that snaps Jacobs's head back.
Billy Jacobs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jacobs takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Santos scores with a nice right hand.
Jacobs misses the jab.
Jacobs slips under a jab.
The fighters circling - Jacobs throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Santos scores with a jab.
Santos slips under a jab.
Santos blocks a jab.
Santos lands an overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Santos fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jacobs misses with a right hand
and Santos counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jacobs misses with an uppercut
and Santos counters with a straight right hand.
Santos scores with a three punch combo! #T1#
Jacobs misses with a looping left.
Jacobs misses with a hook
and Santos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2#
Santos closes the distance and pushes Jacobs back into the cage.
Santos prevents a body shot from Jacobs.
Santos lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Santos tries to break free but Jacobs pushes him back against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Jacobs dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Jacobs blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jacobs wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC#
Jacobs pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Santos swings for the body but Jacobs moves out of range.
Santos ducks under a wild hook from Jacobs.
Santos swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Santos throws a series of strikes that have Jacobs backpedaling.
Jacobs looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T2#
Jacobs walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Santos lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Santos avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jacobs. Santos does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice side step and Santos releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Santos steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jacobs.
Santos slips under a jab.
Jacobs misses with a body shot.
Santos moves out of range as Jacobs strikes.
Jacobs swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jacobs takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jacobs on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Santos moves out of range of the strikes.
Santos connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jacobs. Jacobs circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jacobs misses with a left hand
and Santos counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Santos throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T3#
Jacobs rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Santos counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jacobs walks into a left hand.
Santos moves out of range of the strikes.
Santos stalks Jacobs and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jacobs's face. Jacobs staggers backwards, shaken.
Santos missing with a left hand there. Jacobs was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A counter left hand to the body from Jacobs misses its target.
Santos connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Santos lands with an uppercut that bounces Jacobs off the cage and back into range.
Santos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jacobs throws a jab when Santos was well out of range.
Santos lunges at Jacobs with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jacobs's hand.
Santos moves into range and connects with a jab. #ROC2#Jacobs is rocked!
Santos connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Oh Jacobs is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jacobs gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Santos pounces like a tiger and cracks Jacobs with a vicious hook! Jacobs is down but not out! Santos follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Triston Santos!
During a confident post fight interview, Triston Santos thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: OFK 386 - Drop Vs Mad Onion
Date: Mar 17, 2024

#R1#
OcasioCortez dips to his left and cracks Dobrosavljevic with an uppercut!
OcasioCortez tries to clinch but Dobrosavljevic moves away
and Dobrosavljevic counters with a straight right hand.
OcasioCortez misses with a jab, cross combination.
A little jabbing left from Dobrosavljevic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL#
OcasioCortez darts in and clinches Dobrosavljevic up against the cage.
OcasioCortez tries to throw a body punch but Dobrosavljevic avoids it by throwing OcasioCortez back against the cage.
OcasioCortez lands a body shot in the clinch.
I was talking to OcasioCortez's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
OcasioCortez connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dobrosavljevic's face. #CUT#It looks like Aleksandar Dobrosavljevic has been cut.
OcasioCortez lands a nice elbow.
OcasioCortez lands a damaging elbow.
Dobrosavljevic working hard to break the clinch.
OcasioCortez gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from OcasioCortez.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
OcasioCortez creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dobrosavljevic's defenses.
OcasioCortez connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dobrosavljevic's face. #CUT#That has opened up Aleksandar Dobrosavljevic's cut even more.
Dobrosavljevic looks winded!
A right hook to the body lands for OcasioCortez.
Nice elbow from OcasioCortez.
OcasioCortez lands an elbow inside. #ROC#Dobrosavljevic is rocked!#T1#
Nice elbow from OcasioCortez.
Dobrosavljevic is still on wobbly legs! Can OcasioCortez finish him?
OcasioCortez controlling the position using the Thai clinch, unloads with a massive knee! Boom! He's out cold and slumps to the floor against the cage! I can't wait to see the slow motion replay of that one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Alexandria OcasioCortez!
A very excited looking Alexandria OcasioCortez made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: MILF 30
Date: Mar 10, 2024

#R1#
Craig misses with a hook. Aliyev ducked under it nicely.
Aliyev misses with a hook
and Craig counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Aliyev thinking.
Aliyev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Craig.
Aliyev throws a leg kick #KD2#
and Craig counters with a crisp right hand that drops Aliyev! Craig lets Aliyev back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Aliyev is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Khamzat Aliyev has been cut.
Aliyev ducks into an uppercut from Craig and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Freaky Craig!

Event: MILF 30
Date: Mar 10, 2024

#R1#
Nguana tries for a takedown but Santos circles away easily#CL#
and Santos counters by moving into the clinch.
Santos using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nguana has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Santos working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Santos is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Nguana takes a shot to the head.
Santos lands a body punch.
Nguana can't get the takedown.
Triston Santos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brunta Nguana.
Nguana has Santos pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Santos manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Santos pressing his opponent against the cage.
Nguana goes for a takedown in the clinch but Santos prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Nguana tries to pull guard but Santos won't allow it.
Santos definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Nguana has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Santos is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Santos tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nguana avoids it.
Santos holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Nguana wants to take the fight to the mat but Santos manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Nguana looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nguana looking to stall.
Nguana goes for a takedown attempt but Santos pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Santos jabs Nguana to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Santos connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nguana's hands.
Nice shot by Santos.#TD2#
Nguana closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Santos quickly recovers to half guard.
Santos wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Nguana working the head and body with strikes.
Nguana wants to take a breather but Santos is having none of it.
Santos wants to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Santos is trying to control Nguana's posture. Nguana takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Santos! Nguana is rotating here... this could be the end... Santos is out! Nguana has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Brunta Nguana!
Brunta Nguana thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: OFK 381- Escalante Vs Anderson
Date: Mar 02, 2024

#R1#
Cooper throws an off balance right hand
and Dobrosavljevic counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#It looks like Matt Cooper has been cut.
Dobrosavljevic avoids the body shot from Cooper.
A nice side step and Dobrosavljevic releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Cooper moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sloppy strikes from Dobrosavljevic. Those never looked like landing.
Cooper 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.
Cooper keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dobrosavljevic.
Dobrosavljevic lands with an uppercut that bounces Cooper off the cage and back into range.
Dobrosavljevic slips a jab and a cross from Cooper.
Cooper lands a jab to the head.
Dobrosavljevic swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cooper counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Cooper ducks under a wild hook from Dobrosavljevic.
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!#KD2#
Dobrosavljevic lands a left and a right that send Cooper crashing to the mat, dazed. Dobrosavljevic thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Cooper slips under a jab from Dobrosavljevic.
Dobrosavljevic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cooper throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dobrosavljevic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#Matt Cooper's cut is getting worse.#T1#
Dobrosavljevic misses with a right hand
letting Cooper counter with a right hand.
A jab from Cooper misses.
A little jabbing left from Dobrosavljevic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cooper connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dobrosavljevic. Dobrosavljevic circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Matt Cooper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD2#
Dobrosavljevic cracks Cooper with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Dobrosavljevic has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Cooper to stand back up!#ROC2#Cooper is rocked!
Dobrosavljevic throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Cooper counter with a right hand.
A slow jab from Cooper misses its intended target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dobrosavljevic loads up on a big right hand but Cooper slips the punch.
Aleksandar Dobrosavljevic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dobrosavljevic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dobrosavljevic misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice body punch from Cooper.
Dobrosavljevic takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T2#
Dobrosavljevic swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Dobrosavljevic ducks under a wild hook from Cooper.
Dobrosavljevic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#TD#
Cooper shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Dobrosavljevic's guard.
Dobrosavljevic is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dobrosavljevic really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cooper. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cooper preventing the sweep.
Dobrosavljevic is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cooper pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dobrosavljevic is keeping the position for now.
Cooper advances to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Cooper is looking to pass Dobrosavljevic's guard but actually Dobrosavljevic recovers to full guard.
Dobrosavljevic looking for a sweep. Not yet Dobrosavljevic, not yet.
Cooper sitting in guard here, content to control.
Cooper trying to control the position from guard on top but Dobrosavljevic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dobrosavljevic controls Cooper momentarily but Cooper frees himself.
Cooper slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Cooper will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Cooper throws a big right hand that misses.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Cooper trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dobrosavljevic rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cooper moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cooper misses with a few strikes there.
It seemed like Dobrosavljevic was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cooper throws a hook but Dobrosavljevic blocks it.
Dobrosavljevic lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Dobrosavljevic looks to land a right hand but Cooper moved out of range.
Dobrosavljevic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cooper misses with a low kick as Dobrosavljevic jumps back.
Dobrosavljevic looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Cooper looks for a takedown but Dobrosavljevic sprawls well.
Dobrosavljevic misses with a low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aleksandar Dobrosavljevic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Matt Cooper's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Dobrosavljevic lands with an uppercut that bounces Cooper off the cage and back into range.
No luck for Cooper with that takedown attempt.
Dobrosavljevic checks a low kick from Cooper.
Dobrosavljevic let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Dobrosavljevic blocks a jab.
Cooper dodges the punch combination from Dobrosavljevic.
Cooper misses with a straight left.
Dobrosavljevic throws out a counter right but Cooper avoids it with no problem.
Cooper finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Dobrosavljevic throws out a counter right but Cooper avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Cooper.
It seemed like Dobrosavljevic was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A swing and a miss from Dobrosavljevic.
Cooper throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dobrosavljevic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cooper falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dobrosavljevic counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#Matt Cooper's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.#T1#
Cooper misses with a double jab.
Dobrosavljevic lands a nice looking body shot.
Dobrosavljevic swings for the body but Cooper moves out of range.
Dobrosavljevic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cooper misses with a looping right.
A bone on bone clash there as Dobrosavljevic blocks the leg kick.
Cooper moves out of range of the strikes.
Cooper scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cooper tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dobrosavljevic was well out of range. Poor timing from Cooper.
Dobrosavljevic appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Dobrosavljevic misses.
Cooper fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T2#
Dobrosavljevic lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Cooper falls backwards - clearly groggy! Dobrosavljevic dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aleksandar Dobrosavljevic!
In his post fight interview, Aleksandar Dobrosavljevic started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: MILF 22
Date: Feb 28, 2024

#R1#
Cowan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Santos was well out of range. Poor timing from Cowan.
Cowan looks to land a right hand but Santos moved out of range.#CL2#
Santos has managed to clinch.
Cowan is trying to maintain a safe position but Santos gets an underhook and turns Cowan into the cage.#BC2#
Santos breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Santos fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cowan, pushing him back against the cage.
Santos lands with a right to the head.
Santos working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cowan drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cowan has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Santos after a bit of a struggle.
Cowan drops down looking for an ankle pick but Santos pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Finley Cowan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Santos swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos avoids the body shot from Cowan.
Santos fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cowan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cowan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Santos as he avoids it easily.
Santos doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T1#
A punch lands to the side of Cowan 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Cowan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Santos counters with a nice uppercut.
Cowan takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Cowan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Santos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD#
Cowan scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Santos has a hand on Cowan's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Cowan takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cowan raining down hammerfists from mount.
Cowan lands with some strikes.
A nice elbow there by Cowan.
Santos taking shots to the head.
Cowan lands a nice shot to the head.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Santos can do anything to dispel that myth.#T2#
Santos is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Santos looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Cowan trying to control but Santos is having none of it.
Cowan working Santos over with strikes here.
A nice elbow there by Cowan.
Cowan trying to control but Santos is having none of it.
Cowan prevents Santos from getting the reversal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Cowan landing strikes, looking to finish!
Cowan scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Santos?
Cowan looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Santos manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Cowan prevents Santos from improving his position.
Santos controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Santos is trying to maintain the position but Cowan is very close to passing his half guard.#T4#
Cowan perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Santos taking some punishment here, with Cowan in his half guard.
Santos is looking for a sweep. Cowan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cowan trying to control from half guard but Santos is working away.
Cowan passes to side control.
Santos tries to improve position but can't.
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 Finley Cowan will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Santos enables Cowan to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Santos manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Santos wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Cowan is now in half guard.
Cowan thows a huge punch but Santos dodges it nicely.
Cowan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Santos does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cowan working Santos over with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cowan working over Santos with some ground and pound. Santos looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Santos has his hands clasped together around Cowan's back. He's all about the action.
Santos wants to improve his position but Cowan is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Cowan slips a nice elbow through Santos's hands, connecting with Santos's forehead.
Cowan seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Santos is staying active underneath Cowan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Santos trying to control but Cowan postures up.
Cowan controlling the action here.
Cowan 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.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Cowan lands a nice short elbow.
Cowan lands strikes from half guard.
Santos wants to get back to full guard.
Cowan working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Ground and pound from Cowan.
Nice strikes from Cowan there. #T3#
Santos trying to control here.
Cowan keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Santos trying to control but Cowan postures up.
Santos tries to get to full guard but Cowan has control of the leg.
Cowan trying to control the action but Santos is working from the bottom.
Cowan takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Santos is looking to control Cowan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Santos avoid being mounted?#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cowan lands with a punch from half guard.
Santos is looking to control Cowan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Santos avoid being mounted?
Cowan wants to pass to mount but Santos is defending the position.
Still in half guard, Cowan seems content to control.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Santos is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Santos throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Cowan counters with a single leg into guard. Santos didn't expect that.
Cowan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cowan stands and throws Santos's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Cowan working the ground and pound from side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Finley Cowan dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Santos fails in his attempt to clinch.
No joy there for Santos, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Santos throws a looping overhand right but Cowan ducks down to avoid it.
Santos swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Santos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cowan half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Santos avoids the body shot from Cowan.
Triston Santos seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cowan ducks under a wild hook from Santos.
Cowan closes the distance and clinches up with Santos, looking for a takedown. Cowan pushes Santos against the cage but Santos circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Cowan takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Triston Santos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Santos stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Cowan on the wrong end of a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cowan slips under a jab.
Santos throws a lazy right hand but Cowan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Santos lands the left hand.
Santos has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Cowan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cowan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Santos sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Finley Cowan. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1##CL2#
Santos has managed to clinch.
Santos lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Santos lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cowan has Santos pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Santos manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Cowan is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Santos gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Cowan drops down looking for an ankle pick but Santos pulls his leg out and moves away.
Santos is looking to clinch.
Cowan attempts a counter takedown but Santos avoids it well and moves away.
Santos thuds his right hand into Cowan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A looping hook to the body misses from Santos. Cowan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cowan blocks a jab.
A slow jab from Santos misses its intended target.
Cowan tries for a takedown but Santos sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Cowan throws a head kick but Santos moves out of range.
Cowan loads up on a big right hand but Santos slips the punch.
Cowan slips a straight right by Santos.#T2#
Santos pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Santos fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cowan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Santos throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cowan on the side of the head.
Triston Santos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cowan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Santos as he avoids it easily.
Santos scores with a jab to the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Santos. Cowan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Santos throws a jab but it's blocked by Cowan.
Nice defenses there by Cowan.
Santos throws out a loose jab but Cowan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cowan appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Cowan tries a head kick but it misses.
Cowan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Santos connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Santos misses with the combination.
Triston Santos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Santos throws a front kick aimed at Cowan's knee but Cowan avoids it well.
Cowan half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Santos scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Cowan takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Cowan tries a head kick but it misses.
Cowan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Santos.
Cowan takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short uppercut from Santos.
Cowan is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Santos pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Santos lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Santos scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cowan has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Santos avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Santos prevents a takedown attempt there.
Santos prevents the takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T4#
A nice right hand lands inside from Santos. #BC2#
Santos manages to break the clinch.
Cowan has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cowan there as he acknowledges the shot.
Santos throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cowan keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Santos misses with a leg kick.
Cowan half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A head kick by Cowan misses
and Santos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cowan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Santos.
Santos throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Cowan blocks a low kick nicely.
Cowan fails with a takedown attempt.
Triston Santos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Santos misses with a hook.

And that's the end of the fight!
Triston Santos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cowan 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:28
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 28:28
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 28:28

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: SSD 14: Loke Dick
Date: Feb 25, 2024

#R1#
Gangster bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CUT#It looks like Rodolfo Kaufman has been cut.#CL2#
Kaufman takes the fight into the clinch.
Gangster is trying to break free.
Kaufman lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch on the inside from Kaufman fails to land.
Kaufman tries to work over Gangster's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice left hand lands by Kaufman.
Gangster is trying to break the clinch but Kaufman is controlling him.
Gangster pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Kaufman taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaufman lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Kaufman will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Gangster up against the ropes.
Gangster blocks an uppercut.
Kaufman looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kaufman digs a right hand underneath Gangster's ribcage. Gangster let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kaufman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gangster tries to break free but Kaufman pushes him back against the ropes.
Kaufman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gangster blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gangster tries to work over Kaufman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kaufman.
Kaufman is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Gangster is trying to maintain a safe position but Kaufman gets an underhook and turns Gangster into the ropes.
Kaufman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kaufman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gangster backwards.
Kaufman misses with the head strike.
Gangster working hard to break the clinch.#T2#
Kaufman pushes Gangster back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Kaufman.
Kaufman tries to throw a body punch but Gangster avoids it by throwing Kaufman back against the ropes.
Gangster looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gangster.
Kaufman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gangster blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gangster lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kaufman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kaufman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gangster.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gangster.
Kaufman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kaufman lands a nice shot to the body.
Kaufman controlling the action here for a moment.
Gangster is looking to break free of the clinch but Kaufman has double underhooks. #T3#
Gangster wants to break free but Kaufman has control.
Gangster throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kaufmans head.
Kaufman taking a breather.
Gangster lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kaufman working aggressively here.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
A short right from Gangster.
Gangster tries to break free but Kaufman pushes him back against the ropes.
Kaufman avoiding damage.
Kaufman has a couple of punches blocked by Gangster.
Stalling in the clinch from Kaufman. #T4#
Kaufman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kaufman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kaufman is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Gangster is keeping busy.
Kaufman stalling in the clinch.
Gangster lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kaufman taking a breather.
Kaufman misses with the head strike.
Kaufman misses with the head strike.
Gangster can't break the clinch.
Kaufman lands a shoulder strike.
Gangster stalling the fight.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kaufman - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Kaufman lands an uppercut.#T5#
Kaufman lands a nice uppercut.
Kaufman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kaufman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gangster's elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Kaufman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gangster misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kaufman content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kaufman as Gangster tries to tie him up.
Gangster tries to circle away but Kaufman has him pinned against the ropes.
Kaufman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gangster backwards.
Kaufman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kaufman cracks Gangster with a nice body shot.
Kaufman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kaufman misses with a body punch.
Gangster tries a body shot but Kaufman blocks it. #T6#
Kaufman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kaufman gets through Gangster's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gangster wants to break free but Kaufman has control.
Kaufman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kaufman blocking some punches.
Gangster blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kaufman misses with a punch to the body.
Kaufman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gangster's elbow.
Kaufman stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kaufman dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Kaufman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gangster.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gangster has had enough of the clinch but Kaufman keeps him there for the moment.#T7#
Gangster is trying to push Kaufman away but Kaufman has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Kaufman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gangster backwards.
Gangster blocks a body shot from Kaufman.
Kaufman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gangster backwards.
Gangster tries to break free but Kaufman pushes him back against the ropes.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kaufman.
Kaufman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gangster content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kaufman swings wildly with an uppercut but Gangster uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gangster blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gangster tries to break free but Kaufman pushes him back against the ropes.
Gangster blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gangster misses with a punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Gangster is trying to break the clinch but Kaufman is controlling him.#T8#
Kaufman is pushing Gangster up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Kaufman blocking some punches.
Gangster looking to stall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kaufman.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kaufman.
Kaufman lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gangster blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kaufman has a couple of punches blocked by Gangster.
Kaufman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gangster works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gangster working hard to break the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kaufman. #T9#
Kaufman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kaufman struggles to land a body shot inside as Gangster controls his hands.
Kaufman blocks a body shot from Gangster.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gangster.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kaufman as Gangster tries to tie him up.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kaufman.
Kaufman misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Kaufman fails to land.
Kaufman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kaufman misses with some punches.
Kaufman taking a breather.
Kaufman misses with a body punch.
Gangster tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kaufman's elbow.
Gangster wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kaufman has him pressed against the ropes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rodolfo Kaufman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rodolfo Kaufman's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R2##CL2#
Kaufman forces Gangster back against the ropes and clinches.
Gangster is trying to force a seperation but Kaufman has the dominant position.
Kaufman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rodolfo Kaufman seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kaufman lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gangster backwards.
Kaufman lands a hook that snaps the head of Gangster backwards.
Gangster blocks an uppercut.
Gangster is trying to break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gangster is trying to break the clinch but Kaufman has him pressed against the ropes.
Kaufman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gangster blocks a body shot from Kaufman.
Kaufman's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Kaufman misses with a body punch. #T1#
Kaufman tries to stall but Gangster uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Gangster can't find room to land a body shot as Kaufman controls the action.
Kaufman stalling in the clinch but Gangster improves position.
A short right from Kaufman.
Kaufman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kaufman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kaufman.
Kaufman tries to throw a body punch but Gangster avoids it by throwing Kaufman back against the ropes.
Gangster is trying to break the clinch but Kaufman has him pressed against the ropes.
Gangster prevents a body shot from Kaufman.
A hook to the body from Kaufman.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A short right from Kaufman. #T2#
Gangster looking to slow down the pace here.
Kaufman has Gangster pushed against the ropes.
Kaufman lands with a short shot to the head.
Kaufman lands a body punch.
Kaufman lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kaufman lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kaufman.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Gangster as Kaufman tries to tie him up.
Kaufman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kaufman has Gangster pressed against the ropes, preventing Gangster from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gangster tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gangster tries to work over Kaufman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Kaufman scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kaufman throws a head punch that misses.
Gangster has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kaufman taking a breather.
Gangster prevents a body shot from Kaufman.
Gangster with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A short body shot lands from Kaufman as the two fighters clinch.
Kaufman is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kaufman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gangster lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gangster blocks a body shot from Kaufman.
Gangster is trying to stall. #T4#
Kaufman stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kaufman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kaufman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kaufman lands a nice uppercut.
Gangster being controlled against the ropes.
Kaufman misses with a punch to the body.
Gangster being controlled against the ropes.
A frustrated look appears on Gangster's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kaufman slows down the pace here.
Kaufman lands a nice uppercut.#T5#
Gangster throws a punch but it's blocked by Kaufman.
A bit of stalling here from Kaufman.
Gangster tries to break free but Kaufman pushes him back against the ropes.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kaufman effectively controlling the action here.
Gangster prevents a body shot from Kaufman.
Kaufman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kaufman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kaufman scores with a shot to the side of Gangster's head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kaufman.
Kaufman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kaufman working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T6#
Kaufman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kaufman misses with a body punch.
Kaufman tries to throw a body punch but Gangster avoids it by throwing Kaufman back against the ropes.
Kaufman lands with a left to the head.
Good body shot from Kaufman.
Kaufman stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kaufman lands a body shot in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kaufman.
Kaufman lands with a light punch inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kaufman lands with a short shot to the head.
Kaufman is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kaufman.
Gangster tries to stall but Kaufman uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #T7#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kaufman misses with a punch on the inside.
Kaufman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kaufman gets through Gangster's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Kaufman on the inside.
Kaufman stalling.
Kaufman throws a punch but it's blocked by Gangster.
Kaufman prevents Gangster from breaking the clinch.
Kaufman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kaufman throws a punch but it's blocked by Gangster.
Kaufman digs a right hand underneath Gangster's ribcage. Gangster let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kaufman is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kaufman tries to throw a body punch but Gangster avoids it by throwing Kaufman back against the ropes. #T8#
Kaufman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from Kaufman.
Gangster letting Kaufman take a breather here.
Kaufman keeps control of Gangster as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kaufman swings wildly with an uppercut but Gangster uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rodolfo Kaufman is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Gangster wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gangster can't break the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#T9#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gangster.
Vahid Gangster has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gangster looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gangster tries to break free but Kaufman pushes him back against the ropes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A short uppercut from Kaufman.
Gangster tries to land a knee to the head but Kaufman blocks with his arms.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rodolfo Kaufman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kaufman 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 17:20
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 17:20
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 17:20

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rodolfo Kaufman!

Event: NYF 55: Makoba vs Crusher
Date: Feb 24, 2024

#R1#
Antukis takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Yamasaki throws a hook but Antukis avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Yamasaki misses the target.
Hideyoshi Yamasaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yamasaki scores with a jab. Antukis acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Antukis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yamasaki.
We've been told by Antukis's head coaches at Ironbound MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Yamasaki throws a jab when Antukis was well out of range.
Yamasaki takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Yamasaki scores with a three punch combo!
Yamasaki misses with a straight left.
A right-left combo lands from Yamasaki.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yamasaki throws out a loose jab but Antukis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yamasaki getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Yamasaki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Antukis. #T1#
Yamasaki pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yamasaki lands with an uppercut that bounces Antukis off the cage and back into range.
Yamasaki displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Antukis takes one to the chin there.
Yamasaki fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Yamasaki misses the jab.
Yamasaki misses with a wild combination.
Antukis misses with a leg kick
and Yamasaki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Yamasaki misses with a low kick.
A little feinted left hand from Antukis on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Antukis takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T2#
Yamasaki misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Antukis counters with an inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Antukis chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Yamasaki can pounce on him.
Sloppy strikes from Yamasaki. Those never looked like landing.
Yamasaki throws a hook but Antukis blocks it.
Yamasaki throws a series of punches but Antukis moves out of range.
Yamasaki misses with a hook.
Antukis throws a leg kick but Yamasaki sees it coming and moves out of range.
Antukis slips under a jab.
Antukis is looking to counter punch.
Antukis lands with a right hand.
Yamasaki misses with a right hand
and Antukis counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Antukis on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Yamasaki fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Antukis looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T3#
Yamasaki throws a series of punches but Antukis avoids them all with ease.
Yamasaki misses with a hook. Antukis ducked under it nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yamasaki. Antukis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Antukis swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A punch combination from Yamasaki misses.
Antukis looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Antukis blocks a jab.
Antukis is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Yamasaki with a hook.
Yamasaki uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Yamasaki scores with a nice head shot.
Yamasaki swings widly with a right hand
and Antukis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Yamasaki lands a really nice looking cross but Antukis seems unphased.
A decent looking cross lands there for Yamasaki.#T4#
Antukis moves out of range as Yamasaki strikes.
Antukis feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A leg kick checked by Yamasaki.
Antukis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Yamasaki is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Antukis had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Yamasaki cracks Antukis with a right hand to the side of the head.
Yamasaki misses the jab.
Yamasaki throws a lazy right hand but Antukis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Antukis is looking to counter punch.
A punch lands to the side of Antukis 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Antukis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yamasaki's coach down at California Top Team was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Yamasaki's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Antukis's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Yamasaki connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Antukis scrambles back to his feet.
Yamasaki misses with a straight left.
Yamasaki scores with a nice right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hideyoshi Yamasaki dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Antukis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yamasaki.
Antukis half committed to a counter leg kick.
Yamasaki throws a shot to the body.
Yamasaki throws a leg kick
and Antukis counters with a nice body shot.
Yamasaki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Antukis was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Antukis is looking to wear down Yamasaki with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Yamasaki misses with a low kick.
Yamasaki throws a lazy head kick
and Antukis counters with a nice uppercut.
Yamasaki loads up on a big right hand but Antukis slips the punch.
Yamasaki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamasaki takes a swing at Antukis's ribcage but misses.
A punch combination from Yamasaki misses.
Antukis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Antukis scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T1#
A head kick from Antukis lands but Yamasaki takes it in his stride. #ROC#Yamasaki is rocked!
Antukis lands with a big right hook that stumbles Yamasaki - he's out on his feet here! Antukis follows up with another monster hook that separates Yamasaki from consciousness! Yamasaki falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Antukis stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jokubas Antukis!
Jokubas Antukis decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: MILF 19
Date: Feb 24, 2024

#R1##TD#
Sen gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sen 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.
Sen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Aliyev working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sen's head.#SUB2#
Sen looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Aliyev is defending well. Sen quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Aliyev has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Sen celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hatsumi Sen!

Event: RSE 47: Unleashed
Date: Feb 10, 2024

#R1#
Gabriel defending well as Yamasaki loads up on a big left hand.
Gabriel drops down looking for a counter takedown but Yamasaki sprawls and moves away.
Yamasaki misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gabriel changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Yamasaki looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gabriel slips a jab from Yamasaki.
Mario Yamasaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yamasaki misses with a hook.
We've been hearing reports that Gabriel has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Yamasaki connects with a nice looking jab.
Yamasaki scores with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamasaki throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and Gabriel counters with a nice double leg into side control. Yamasaki won't be happy with that.

Yamasaki throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slow jab from Yamasaki misses its intended target. #T1#
Yamasaki looks to throw the jab but Gabriel is out of range.
Gabriel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gabriel walks into a stiff left hand from Yamasaki.
Gabriel slips a jab from Yamasaki.
Gabriel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yamasaki.
Yamasaki throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and Gabriel counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SUB#
Gabriel drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Yamasaki dives on top into guard.#REVB##SUB#
Gabriel is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2##SUB#
Gabriel working for a triangle but Yamasaki defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Gabriel working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Yamasaki doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Yamasaki manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gabriel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Yamasaki 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.
Gabriel wants to sweep here but Yamasaki controlling him for the moment. #T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gabriel is on top in guard. #REVR#
Yamasaki is looking to stand up but Gabriel isn't so interested in that idea.
Gabriel postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Gabriel loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gabriel throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Gabriel drops back looking for a leg! Yamasaki is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Yamasaki manages to kick Gabriel off! Gabriel jumps back into Yamasaki's guard.
Gabriel missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gabriel postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Yamasaki trying to control the position here. #T4#
Gabriel postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Yamasaki is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Gabriel in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gabriel throwing strikes from guard but Yamasaki blocks nicely.
Gabriel throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gabriel accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Yamasaki has momentary wrist control but Gabriel slips an elbow through the middle.
Gabriel throws a big elbow that misses.
Gabriel is fighting to break Yamasaki's control of his arms but Yamasaki is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Gabriel thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Yamasaki pulls Gabriel in close to prevent any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mario Yamasaki will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Yamasaki throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Gabriel counters with a nice double leg into side control. Yamasaki won't be happy with that. #SUB#
Gabriel goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Yamasaki has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Gabriel but great work by Yamasaki.
Gabriel regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gabriel tries to roll over but Yamasaki keeps him under control.
Gabriel regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gabriel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Yamasaki passes Gabriel's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gabriel gets back to full guard.
Yamasaki content to stall in guard here. #T1##SUB#
Gabriel is looking for a triangle but Yamasaki pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Gabriel is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Gabriel throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Yamasaki not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Yamasaki won't allow Gabriel to sweep him here.
Gabriel is working hard here to advance position.
Gabriel has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Yamasaki has passed into side control. #T2#
Gabriel tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Yamasaki wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gabriel is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Yamasaki's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Yamasaki prevents Gabriel from improving his position.
Yamasaki is taking a breather. Gabriel says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Gabriel is looking to improve his position. #T3#
Yamasaki really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gabriel. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gabriel is pressing down on Yamasaki's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Yamasaki sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gabriel looking for a sweep. Not yet Gabriel, not yet.
Yamasaki engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mario Yamasaki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yamasaki throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and Gabriel counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gabriel.

Yamasaki scrambles and gets back to his feet. #T4#
Yamasaki lands a nice shot to the body.
Yamasaki throws an overhand right that lands on Gabriel's shoulder, as Gabriel tries to avoid the shot.
Gabriel feinted with a counter takedown.
Gabriel doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot 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!
Yamasaki lands a jab to the nose.
Yamasaki looks to land a combination. Gabriel sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mario Yamasaki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Yamasaki misses with a telegraphed body shot #TD#
and Gabriel counters with a single leg into guard. Yamasaki didn't expect that.
Gabriel distracts Yamasaki with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2#
Yamasaki escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gabriel gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gabriel postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gabriel lands a couple of digs.
Gabriel working some strikes from top position.#SUB#
Gabriel drops back looking for a leg! Yamasaki is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Yamasaki manages to kick Gabriel off! Gabriel jumps back into Yamasaki's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gabriel loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gabriel throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Yamasaki works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Yamasaki avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #ES2#
Yamasaki pushes Gabriel off and scrambles back to his feet.
Yamasaki throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gabriel stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mario Yamasaki seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Yamasaki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yamasaki throws a body punch but Gabriel moves out of range.
Gabriel changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Yamasaki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gabriel feinted with a counter takedown.
Gabriel takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T2#
Gabriel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yamasaki throws a hook to the side of Gabriel's head but Gabriel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gabriel drops down looking for a counter takedown but Yamasaki sprawls and moves away.
Yamasaki darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
No joy there for Yamasaki, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Yamasaki tries to bum rush Gabriel with a series of wild strikes but Gabriel uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yamasaki with a jab.#ROC2#Gabriel is rocked!
Yamasaki connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Gabriel covering up! Yamasaki comes in with a big uppercut and Gabriel goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mario Yamasaki!
Mario Yamasaki 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: NYF Fight Night Tokyo
Date: Feb 10, 2024

#R1#
Yamasaki throws a sloppy body shot
and Python counters with a thumping low kick.
Yamasaki looks to throw the jab but Python is out of range.
Yamasaki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It seemed like Python was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Python avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yamasaki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Python moves away.
Yamasaki looks to land a combination. Python sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Python changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Python lands a jab to Yamasaki's midsection.
Nice defenses there by Yamasaki.
Yamasaki throws a looping overhand right but Python ducks down to avoid it.
Yamasaki will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Despite the aggression on Python's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Hideyoshi Yamasaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from Yamasaki misses.
Python throws a counter combo.
A slow jab from Python misses its intended target.
Python avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Python pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T1#
Yamasaki misses with the combination.
Python throws a leg kick but Yamasaki sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Yamasaki is looking to counter punch.
Yamasaki does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Python is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Yamasaki looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Yamasaki throws a leg kick that is checked
and Python makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Yamasaki really felt that one!
Python misses with a series of wild punches.
Python looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Yamasaki tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Python connects with a jab.
Python on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Yamasaki throws a good cross that connects.
Yamasaki throws a shot from downtown. Python moves away and avoids it.
Python takes a swing at Yamasaki's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Yamasaki throws a front kick aimed at Python's knee but Python avoids it well.
Python takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Python avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Python gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Yamasaki.
Python throws a head kick that misses.
Nice body kick from Python.
Yamasaki lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Python connects with a looping right hand.
Yamasaki misses with a low kick as Python jumps back.
Python swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Yamasaki moves out of range as Python strikes.
Yamasaki with a nice cross.
Yamasaki defending well as Python loads up on a big left hand.
Python uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yamasaki.#T3#
Yamasaki slips a straight right by Python.
A bone on bone clash there as Python blocks the leg kick.
Yamasaki looks to land a combination but Python avoids it well.
Yamasaki blocks a leg kick.
Yamasaki swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Python counters with a nice uppercut.
Yamasaki scores with a nice right hand.
Yamasaki throws a looping overhand right but Python ducks down to avoid it.
Python looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Yamasaki throws a jab when Python was well out of range.
Yamasaki lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Python throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Yamasaki throws a leg kick but Python checks it.
Python fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Yamasaki was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Python misses with a lunging right hand
and Yamasaki counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Yamasaki throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Python is looking for the big counter here.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Python throws a leg kick but Yamasaki checks it.
Python lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Yamasaki with a hook.
Yamasaki connects with a good right hand that stumbles Python. Python circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Yamasaki is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Yamasaki throws a head kick that misses.
Python avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Python ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Python throws a shot from downtown. Yamasaki moves away and avoids it.
Yamasaki misses with a double jab.
Yamasaki takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Python avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hideyoshi Yamasaki dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Python slips a straight right by Yamasaki.
Yamasaki lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Yamasaki will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Yamasaki throws a body shot but no joy.
Python looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Yamasaki throws a leg kick but Python sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Python misses with a wild combination.
Yamasaki is looking for a counter combo.
Python uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Python ducks under a wild hook from Yamasaki.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Python throws a leg kick
and Yamasaki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Python misses with the body kick
and Yamasaki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Python might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Yamasaki has got the better of the exchanges.
Python looks to land a left hand but Yamasaki moved out of range nicely.
Yamasaki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Python can do to turn this around?
Yamasaki scores with a nice right hand.
Hideyoshi Yamasaki is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Yamasaki missing with a left hand there. Python was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Python throws out a counter right but Yamasaki avoids it with no problem.
Nice shot by Yamasaki.
Python walks into a stiff left hand from Yamasaki.
Yamasaki misses with a wild body shot.
Yamasaki lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Python backs up against the ropes.
Yamasaki moves into range and connects with a jab.
Yamasaki moves away from the strike by Python.
Yamasaki ducks under a wild hook from Python.
Yamasaki getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Python throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Yamasaki tries to score with a low kick but Python moves his leg out of the way.
A jab from Yamasaki misses.
Python is looking for the big counter here.
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!
Yamasaki misses with a hook
letting Python counter with a right hand. #T2#
Yamasaki moves away from the strike by Python.
Yamasaki keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Yamasaki misses with a looping left.
Python throws a low kick but Yamasaki avoids it.
Python slips a jab and a cross from Yamasaki.
Python looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Python attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Python is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yamasaki.
Yamasaki throws a chopping leg kick but Python manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A countering left hand to the body from Python misses.
Yamasaki misses with a low kick.
Python lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Yamasaki throws a big shot that misses.
Yamasaki is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Python.
Yamasaki throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Python! But no joy.
Yamasaki throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Python counters with a thumping low kick.
Yamasaki throws a right hand that misses
and Python counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Python scores with a push kick.
Python tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Yamasaki takes a swing at Python's ribcage but misses.
Python is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
A jab lands there for Yamasaki.
Yamasaki keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Yamasaki throws a hook to the side of Python's head but Python sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Henry Python is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Python misses with a few strikes there.
Yamasaki scores with a body shot.
Python scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Good shot there by Yamasaki.
Python staying out of range there.
Yamasaki throws a series of punches but Python moves out of range. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A low kick lands for Python.
Python keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yamasaki.
Python slips under a jab from Yamasaki.
Python is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Python connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Yamasaki's hands.
Python looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Python takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Python cracks a nice hook into Yamasaki's ribs.
Python shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A slow jab from Yamasaki misses its intended target.
Yamasaki throws a solid leg kick but Python takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Yamasaki.
Yamasaki looks to land a combination but Python avoids it well.
A head kick misses from Python.
Python avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Python! But no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hideyoshi Yamasaki dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Yamasaki works Python's body with a nice hook.
Python throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Python thumps Yamasaki with a low kick.
Yamasaki scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Yamasaki rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Python counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Python has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Python throws a series of strikes that have Yamasaki backpedaling.
Yamasaki motions for Python to come forward. Yamasaki throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Python on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Yamasaki scores with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Some wild striking there from Python.
Yamasaki scores with a jab.#T1#
A big right from Python misses.
Yamasaki throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Good work by Yamasaki as he checks the leg kick.
Python cracks Yamasaki with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Yamasaki misses with an attempted mid kick.
Python flicks out a counter leg kick but Yamasaki steps away.
Nice shot lands for Python.
Python ducks under a wild hook from Yamasaki.
Yamasaki throws a jab but it's blocked by Python.
Yamasaki looks to throw the jab but Python is out of range.
Yamasaki lands with a nice combination. Python backs away looking to recover.#CUT#It looks like Henry Python has been cut.
Python dodges the punch combination from Yamasaki.
Yamasaki chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Python can pounce on him. #T2#
Python misses with a hook
letting Yamasaki counter with a right hand.
Yamasaki is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Python.
Python is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Yamasaki with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Python blocks a jab.
Python throws a hook but Yamasaki avoids it easily.
Yamasaki throws a predictable looking body shot
and Python cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Yamasaki throws a leg kick but Python sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Yamasaki throws the left hand but Python avoids the punch easily.
Python slips a jab and a cross from Yamasaki.
Yamasaki misses with a right hand
and Python makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Python lands a head kick. Yamasaki smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Python displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yamasaki throws out the jab.
Yamasaki lunges at Python with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Python's hand. #T3#
Yamasaki scores with a three punch combo!
Python tries to bum rush Yamasaki with a series of wild strikes but Yamasaki uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A little feinted left hand from Yamasaki on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Yamasaki misses with a looping left.
Yamasaki misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Yamasaki misses with a straight right.
Yamasaki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Henry Python has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Python misses with a body kick.
Yamasaki lands a head shot.
Yamasaki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Python moves away.
Python ducks right into an uppercut from Yamasaki.
Yamasaki avoids a kick to the body.
Python uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yamasaki.#T4#
Python throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Yamasaki throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yamasaki misses the jab.
Python swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Yamasaki counter with a right hand.
Yamasaki on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Yamasaki throws a leg kick but Python sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Yamasaki connects with a jab.
Yamasaki slips a jab and a cross from Python.
Yamasaki tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Yamasaki throws a head kick but Python moves out of range.
Yamasaki throws a body punch but Python moves out of range.
Hideyoshi Yamasaki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Yamasaki sizes up Python with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hideyoshi Yamasaki showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Yamasaki 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hideyoshi Yamasaki!
Hideyoshi Yamasaki bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

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