Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: KUMITE #31
Date: Oct 23, 2025

#R1#
A punch lands to the side of Albertini 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CUT#It looks like Michele Albertini has been cut.
St.John changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
St.John works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
St.John connects with a crisp jab. #ROC#Albertini is rocked!
St.John misses with the combination. #KD#
St.John cracks Albertini with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Albertini looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can St.John finish him?
Albertini is still on wobbly legs! Can St.John finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
St.John jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Albertini seems to have recovered his senses.
Albertini lands with a right hand.
St.John has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The HOMI Team in the buildup to the fight.
Jordin St.John seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD#
St.John cracks Albertini with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. St.John has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Albertini to stand back up!#CUT#That has opened up Michele Albertini's cut even more.
Albertini avoids a punch combination nicely.
Albertini loads up on a big right hand but St.John slips the punch.
St.John uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Albertini.#T1#
Albertini lands with an uppercut that bounces St.John off the ropes and back into range.#CUT2#It looks like Jordin St.John has been cut.
Albertini lands with a shot to the body.
St.John throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
St.John keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
St.John takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Albertini avoids the body shot from St.John.
Albertini swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
St.John lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Albertini avoids the body shot from St.John.
Albertini scores with a jab.
Nice defenses there by St.John.
St.John ducks under a wild hook from Albertini.
A leg kick checked by St.John.
Albertini defending well as St.John loads up on a big left hand.
Albertini tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but St.John was well out of range. Poor timing from Albertini.#T2#
St.John throws a lazy uppercut
and Albertini counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
St.John throws an off balance right hand
and St.John takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
St.John throws a combination that misses
and Albertini counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
St.John throws a sloppy body shot
and Albertini counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
St.John is breathing heavily.
St.John takes a jab right on the kisser.
Albertini ducks down and throws a hook to the body but St.John moves away.
St.John misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Albertini.
A combination from St.John does no damage.
Albertini throws out a counter right but St.John avoids it with no problem.
A slow jab from St.John misses its intended target.
A jab from Albertini finds it's way through St.John's defenses.
A slow jab from Albertini misses its intended target.
Albertini scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Albertini misses with a right hand
and St.John counters with a two punch combo. #T3#
A good leg kick by Albertini.
Albertini misses with a wild body shot.
St.John takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Albertini misses with a right hand
and St.John counters with a lovely straight right hand!
St.John throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Albertini misses with a shot to the body
and St.John counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Albertini throws a jab when St.John was well out of range.
St.John stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Albertini misses with an uppercut. St.John saw that one coming.
Albertini fakes high and swings low for a body shot but St.John manages to avoid it.
St.John misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Albertini.
Albertini throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
St.John on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T4#
St.John throws a right and a left that Albertini avoids nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Albertini keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big left from Albertini misses.
Albertini moves out of range of the strikes.
St.John tries to bum rush Albertini with a series of wild strikes but Albertini uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
St.John works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CUT#The cut above Michele Albertini's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Albertini throws a leg kick that is checked
and St.John counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Albertini scores with a body shot.
Albertini throws an uppercut from half a mile away. St.John sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A slow jab from St.John misses its intended target.
St.John pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Albertini back to the ropes. St.John follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Albertini lands with an uppercut that bounces St.John off the ropes and back into range.
St.John staying out of range there.
Albertini throws a lazy uppercut
and St.John counters with a stiff right hand. #T5#
Albertini fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. St.John looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Albertini clobbers St.John with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CUT2#Jordin St.John's cut is getting worse.
St.John misses with a looping right.
Albertini throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
St.John swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
St.John lands an overhand right.#CUT#Michele Albertini's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.#KD#
St.John lands a big uppercut and Albertini crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Albertini looks OK. St.John waves Albertini back to his feet!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jordin St.John!

Event: KUMITE #31
Date: Oct 23, 2025

#R1#
Alfredsson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tavernelli misses the shot to the body.
Tavernelli lands with a shot to the body.
Alfredsson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Alfredsson misses with a hook.
Alfredsson throws a big shot that misses.
Tavernelli half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Tavernelli moves forwards but Alfredsson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Alfredsson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tavernelli throws out the jab.
Alfredsson ducks under a wild hook from Tavernelli.
Alfredsson misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tavernelli is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alfredsson.
Tavernelli showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Alfredsson.
Tavernelli slips under a jab.
Tavernelli looks to land a left hand but Alfredsson moved out of range nicely.
Tavernelli 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.#T1#
Tavernelli throws a looping overhand right but Alfredsson ducks down to avoid it.
Tavernelli slips a jab from Alfredsson.
Tavernelli misses with a straight left.
Tavernelli scores with a nice head shot.
Tavernelli takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Alfredsson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #CL2#
Tavernelli gets tackled into the ropes by Alfredsson. Alfredsson maintains the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Alfredsson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tavernelli tries to pull guard but Alfredsson forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Tavernelli tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tavernelli can't break the clinch.
Tavernelli being controlled against the ropes.
Tavernelli misses with a punch on the inside. #T2##BC#
Tavernelli's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tavernelli misses with a straight left.
Tavernelli fails with the takedown.
Tavernelli changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tavernelli misses with a wild body shot.
Laban Alfredsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tavernelli lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Tavernelli lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Tavernelli connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Alfredsson momentarily. #CL2#
Tavernelli tries to keep at a distance but Alfredsson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Alfredsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Alfredsson. #T3#
Tavernelli misses with a body punch.
Tavernelli lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Alfredsson prevents a body shot from Tavernelli. #BC2#
Alfredsson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tavernelli smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Alfredsson slips a straight right by Tavernelli.
Alfredsson wants to counter with a clinch but Tavernelli pushes him away.
Tavernelli looks to land a left hand but Alfredsson moved out of range nicely.
Alfredsson looks to land a right hand but Tavernelli moved out of range.
Alfredsson swings for the body but Tavernelli moves out of range.
Alfredsson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Alfredsson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tavernelli wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Laban Alfredsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alfredsson connects with a jab.
Jab by Alfredsson.
A big right from Tavernelli misses.
Alfredsson moves away from the strike by Tavernelli. #T4#
Alfredsson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CUT#It looks like Laban Alfredsson has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tavernelli throws a lazy uppercut
and Alfredsson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Alfredsson misses with the combination.
Tavernelli takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Alfredsson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Alfredsson as he connects with a hook.
Tavernelli takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#ROC2#Tavernelli is rocked!
Crack! Alfredsson connects with the perfect overhand right and Tavernelli falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Alfredsson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Laban Alfredsson!

Event: KUMITE #26
Date: Oct 07, 2025

#R1#
Passalacqua throws a jab but it's blocked by Monroe.
Monroe tests Passalacqua's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Passalacqua definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#KD2#
Monroe lands a big head kick that sends Passalacqua tumbling to the mat! Monroe takes a step backwards and waves Passalacqua back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2#It looks like Alberto Passalacqua has been cut.
Monroe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A jab from Passalacqua misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Monroe! But no joy.
Passalacqua closes this distance looking for a takedown but Monroe circles away.
Monroe replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Passalacqua blocks it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Monroe throws a leg kick but Passalacqua moved away.
Monroe connects with a nice looking jab. #ROC2#Passalacqua is rocked!
Passalacqua tries to get into range but Monroe steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Passalacqua! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Monroe scores the big KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Isaac Monroe!

Event: ENIGMA 272: Bunktu Vs. Kolar
Date: Oct 04, 2025

#R1#
Gunterson throws a one two combo. #TD#
Tanaka gets the takedown into side control.
Tanaka definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tanaka trying to control the action but Gunterson is working from the bottom.
Gunterson tries to bench press Tanaka off him but Tanaka keeps the position.
Gunterson wants to control but Tanaka postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tanaka misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Gunterson sneaks back into half guard.
Tanaka content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Gunterson pushes Tanaka off looking to stand but Tanaka dives back in and keeps control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB#
Tanaka is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gunterson is trying to stand back up but Tanaka is controlling him
Gunterson is looking to control Tanaka's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gunterson avoid being mounted?
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Tanaka in particular looking to stall.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Tanaka gets caught flat footed, as Gunterson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#T2##SU2#
Gunterson gets to his feet. Tanaka looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Tanaka loads up on a big right hand but Gunterson slips the punch.
Tanaka misses with a left hand
and Gunterson counters with a three punch combo that has Tanaka backing up. Tanaka nods at Gunterson to acknowledge the strikes.
Gunterson slips a jab from Tanaka.
Gunterson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CL2#
Tanaka tries to keep at a distance but Gunterson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tanaka fails to pull guard.
Gunterson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tanaka goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gunterson prevents it.
Tanaka on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tanaka stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that. #T3#
Tanaka tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tanaka is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Tanaka is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daichi Tanaka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tanaka blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#TD2#
Gunterson drags the fight down to the ground.
Gunterson managing to control the position.
Gunterson keeping moving, preventing Tanaka from controlling successfully. #T4#
Tanaka controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gunterson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tanaka trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Grant Gunterson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Gunterson scores with a three punch combo!
Grant Gunterson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gunterson misses with a wild combination.
Gunterson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Gunterson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Grant Gunterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Gunterson clinches up with Tanaka and pushes him back against the cage.
Tanaka tries to pull guard but Gunterson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Tanaka holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Tanaka stalling against the cage.
Tanaka misses with a body punch.
Tanaka jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gunterson walks away with a smile on his face. Tanaka gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T1##CL#
Tanaka clinches up against the cage.
Gunterson looking to stall.
Tanaka jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gunterson walks away with a smile on his face. Tanaka gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daichi Tanaka. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Gunterson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Tanaka manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gunterson manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Tanaka working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gunterson's head.
Tanaka is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gunterson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T2#
Gunterson content to stall in guard here.
Gunterson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Gunterson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Tanaka is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gunterson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Grant Gunterson has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Gunterson trying to control but Tanaka is working from the bottom.
Tanaka trying to control the position here.
Tanaka wants to sweep here but Gunterson controlling him for the moment.
Gunterson sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SU2#
Gunterson stands up from Tanaka's guard - Gunterson perhaps looking for a knockout. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tanaka avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Tanaka loads up on a big right hand but Gunterson slips the punch.
Gunterson misses with the body kick#TD#
so Tanaka counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Gunterson wants to stand and escape but Tanaka is having none of it.
Gunterson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tanaka pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gunterson is keeping the position for now.
Tanaka trying to control the position from guard on top but Gunterson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gunterson working a defensive guard here.
Gunterson being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Grant Gunterson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Gunterson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Gunterson defending well as Tanaka loads up on a big left hand.
Gunterson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tanaka circles away quickly and effectively.
Gunterson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gunterson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gunterson throws a shot to the body.
Tanaka cracks Gunterson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Gunterson throws a leg kick that misses.
Gunterson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A slow jab from Tanaka misses its intended target.
Gunterson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tanaka.
Grant Gunterson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gunterson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gunterson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tanaka looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gunterson is fending him off so far but Tanaka persists. Nope, Gunterson circles away and we're back to standing.#T1#
Gunterson throws a nice looking combination but Tanaka bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL2#
Gunterson has Tanaka up against the cage in a clinch.
Tanaka jumps guard but Gunterson stands there with Tanaka around his waist. Tanaka gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Tanaka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gunterson tries to circle away but Tanaka has him pinned against the cage.#TD2#
Gunterson manages to pull guard.
Tanaka pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gunterson is keeping the position for now.
Tanaka trying to control but Gunterson is working from the bottom. #T2#
Gunterson pulls Tanaka in close to his closed guard and prevents Tanaka from doing any damage or advancing position.
Gunterson keeping moving, preventing Tanaka from controlling successfully.
Tanaka pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gunterson is keeping the position for now.
Gunterson keeping moving, preventing Tanaka from controlling successfully. #T3#
Gunterson pulls Tanaka in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Tanaka throws a hook but Gunterson avoids it easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gunterson.
Tanaka takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Tanaka bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gunterson's head.#TD2#
Gunterson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Tanaka to the ground. Gunterson is now in Tanaka's guard.
Tanaka looking for a sweep. Not yet Tanaka, not yet.
Gunterson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Tanaka's guard.#SUB#
Tanaka has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Gunterson doesn't defend quickly enough and Tanaka has managed to lock this one up! Can Gunterson escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Tanaka on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Daichi Tanaka!
Daichi Tanaka managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Hype Nutrition, into his post fight interview.

Event: ENIGMA 272: Bunktu Vs. Kolar
Date: Oct 04, 2025

#R1#
Ewing throws an off balance right hand
and Montanti counters with a left to the body.
Ewing takes one on the button.
Montanti rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ewing moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Ewing misses the target.
Ewing uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Montanti.
An attempted straight right counter from Ewing misses the target.
Ewing throws a series of punches but Montanti moves out of range.
We've been told by Ewing's head coaches at Fireball Zone that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ewing lands a nice shot that snaps Montanti's head back. #CUT#It looks like Tommaso Montanti has been cut.
Ewing lands with a cross.
Montanti avoids a kick to the body.
Montanti throws a hook to the side of Ewing's head but Ewing sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Montanti loads up on a big right hand but Ewing slips the punch.
Ewing shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Montanti defends it nicely.#T1#
Ewing wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ewing misses with a series of wild punches.
Montanti walks into a jab.
Montanti has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ewing.
A good leg kick by Ewing. #T2#
Montanti throws a big shot that misses.
Ewing punishes Montanti's body with a nice straight punch.
Ewing chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ewing looks to throw the jab but Montanti is out of range.
A jab from Montanti misses.
Montanti scores with a hook to the body. Ewing takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ewing swinging wildly here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ewing lands with a kick to the ribs. #T3#
A shot to the liver by Ewing. Beautiful body shot.
Ewing throws a lazy right hand but Montanti sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ewing throws a right hand that misses
and Montanti connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ewing chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Montanti can pounce on him.
Montanti lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ewing circles away quickly and effectively.
Ewing throwing a counter right hand but Montanti manages to avoid it.
Montanti scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Montanti throws a front kick aimed at Ewing's knee but Ewing avoids it well.
Ewing misses with a two punch combination.
Montanti takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Montanti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ewing was well out of range. Poor timing from Montanti.#T4#
Montanti bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ewing's head backwards.
Montanti scores with a nice strike.
We've been informed that Montanti has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ewing keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ewing misses with a body shot.
Ewing throws a lazy uppercut
and Montanti counters with a stiff right hand.
Montanti fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ewing throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Montanti on the side of the head.
Ewing looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Montanti moves out of range as Ewing strikes.
Montanti takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oliver Ewing dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tommaso Montanti's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Ewing! Montanti is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oliver Ewing!

Event: KUMITE #21
Date: Sep 18, 2025

#R1#
Albertini misses with a right hand
and Clark counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Michele Albertini has been cut.
Clark scores with a nice strike.
Clark throws a looping overhand right but Albertini ducks down to avoid it.
Albertini is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Clark misses with a right hand
and Albertini counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#KD#
Clark lands a big uppercut and Albertini crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Albertini looks OK. Clark waves Albertini back to his feet!#ROC#Albertini is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clark doesn't manage to clinch there - Albertini circles away.
Albertini misses with a right hand
and Clark counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Albertini is still on wobbly legs! Can Clark finish him?
Albertini uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Clark.
Albertini seems to have recovered his senses.
Douglas Clark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD#
Clark cracks Albertini with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Clark has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Albertini to stand back up!#CUT#That has opened up Michele Albertini's cut even more.
Clark misses with a straight left.
Albertini throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Clark tries to counter by clinching up but Albertini breaks away and moves out of range.
Albertini blocks a jab.#KD#
Clark drops Albertini with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Albertini looks back up at him and smiles so Clark waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Clark keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Albertini circles away from the clinch attempt
and Albertini counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
Clark clinches up with Albertini and pushes him back against the ropes.
Clark throws a head punch that misses. #TD#
Clark pulls Albertini into guard. #SUB#
Albertini avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Albertini accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Albertini throwing strikes from guard but Clark blocks nicely.
Albertini looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Clark is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Clark working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Albertini doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Clark is tightening it up a little... Albertini has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Albertini reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Albertini taps out! Nice BJJ there by Clark!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Douglas Clark!
During a confident post fight interview, Douglas Clark thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: KUMITE #19
Date: Sep 11, 2025

#R1#
Allen connects with the punch.
Allen feints and then cracks Tavernelli's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tavernelli down.
Tavernelli 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.
Allen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tavernelli moves away.
Tavernelli throws a big shot that misses.
Keanu Allen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tavernelli is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Allen.
Tavernelli uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Allen has time to react.
Allen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Allen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Allen with the inside leg kick.
Tavernelli looks to land a combination. Allen sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Allen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tavernelli.
The fighters circle momentarily. Allen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Allen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big left from Allen misses.
Tavernelli drops down looking for a counter takedown but Allen sprawls and moves away.
Tavernelli throws an overhand right that lands on Allen's shoulder, as Allen tries to avoid the shot.
Allen ducks under a wild hook from Tavernelli.
Allen feints and then cracks Tavernelli's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tavernelli down. #T1#
Allen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tavernelli thows a left - swing and a miss!
Allen misses with a wild body shot.
Tavernelli throws a hook but Allen blocks it.
Allen looks to land a body kick but Tavernelli moved away.
Allen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tavernelli throws a hook to the side of Allen's head but Allen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Allen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tavernelli misses with a looping left.
Tavernelli misses with a looping right.
Allen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tavernelli finds it's way round the side to connect with Allen's head.
Tavernelli throws a poor cross that misses
and Allen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tavernelli lands with a hook. Allen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tavernelli is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Tavernelli misses with a wild body shot.
Allen appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Allen throws a right hand that misses
enabling Tavernelli to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good standup being displayed there by Allen as he connects with a hook.
Allen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tavernelli missing with a left hand there. Allen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Allen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tavernelli misses with a straight right.
Allen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tavernelli keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Allen.
Tavernelli ducks under a wild hook from Allen.
Donk. Allen catches Tavernelli right on the button with a cross.
A thudding body kick lands there by Allen!
Allen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tavernelli shoots in and drives through. Allen sprawls well.
Allen throws a low kick, looking for Tavernelli's leg but Tavernelli calmly moves out of range.
Allen misses with an uppercut. Tavernelli saw that one coming.
Allen swings for the body but Tavernelli moves out of range.
Tavernelli throws a hook but Allen blocks it.
Keanu Allen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Tavernelli takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Tavernelli misses with a left hand
letting Allen counter with a right hand.
Allen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tavernelli keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Allen scores with a leg kick.
A cross from Allen lands.
Tavernelli showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Allen.
A chopping leg kick lands by Allen.
Allen slips under a jab from Tavernelli.
Allen moves out of range as Tavernelli strikes.
A good leg kick by Allen.
Tavernelli throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T4#
Allen clobbers Tavernelli with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Allen lands a jab to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body kick there by Allen.
Allen misses with a body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Allen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Allen.
Tavernelli misses with a lunging right hand
and Allen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tavernelli throws a right hand that misses
and Allen counters with a good low kick that Tavernelli was not able to check.
Good leg kick by Allen.
Allen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tavernelli takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tavernelli checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Tavernelli fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Allen misses with a wild body shot. #T5#
Tavernelli misses with a hook.#TD#
Tavernelli scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Tavernelli postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Tavernelli fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Tavernelli 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.
Allen manages to get back to half guard.
Tavernelli wants to pass to mount but Allen is defending the position.
Tavernelli throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB#
Tavernelli is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Allen as he works his way to full guard.
Allen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T6#
Allen keeping full guard, as Tavernelli tries to pass.
Allen keeping moving, preventing Tavernelli from controlling successfully.
Allen looking to control.
Tavernelli lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Allen keeping moving, preventing Tavernelli from controlling successfully.
Allen has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Allen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tavernelli. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T7#
Allen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Allen thows a left - swing and a miss!
An attempted straight right counter from Tavernelli misses the target.
Tavernelli lands a body shot.
Tavernelli connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tavernelli takes one to the side of the head.
Allen tries to move into range but Tavernelli moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tavernelli misses with an uppercut. Allen saw that one coming.
Allen misses with an uppercut.
Tavernelli throws an overhand right that lands on Allen's shoulder, as Allen tries to avoid the shot.
Allen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tavernelli has his takedown stuffed
and Tavernelli takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Keanu Allen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ciro Tavernelli. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T8#
Tavernelli stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Allen.
Tavernelli is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Allen blocks a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tavernelli looks to land a left hand but Allen moved out of range nicely.
Tavernelli shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Allen pinned against the ropes. Allen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Allen lands a body shot.
Tavernelli slips under a jab from Allen.
A low kick lands for Allen.
Tavernelli lands the left hand.
Tavernelli dives in and grabs Allen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Allen pushes down on Tavernelli's head and hops out.#T9#
A jab from Tavernelli misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tavernelli.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Allen! But no joy.
Allen just misses with a punch to the body.
Allen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Allen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Allen stuns Tavernelli with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ciro Tavernelli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tavernelli on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Allen scores with a spinning back kick!
Allen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Allen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tavernelli throws a right hand that misses
and Allen counters with a low kick, right behind Tavernelli 's knee.
Allen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Allen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Keanu Allen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Allen 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Keanu Allen!
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Keanu Allen!
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight for Keanu Allen!

Keanu Allen wins by unanimous decision!

Event: KUMITE #19
Date: Sep 11, 2025

#R1##TD2#
Fumagalli drives through with a takedown into Grimes's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Grimes wants to get back to his feet but Fumagalli passes into half guard. #REVR#
Grimes keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fumagalli is looking to take a break and control but Grimes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fumagalli with the ground and pound but Grimes uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Fumagalli stops Grimes from standing up.
Grimes will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fumagalli looking to pass the guard.
Fumagalli won't allow Grimes to get back to his feet.
Fumagalli looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1#
Fumagalli trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fumagalli accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Fumagalli drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Grimes dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Fumagalli lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Fumagalli advances position into side control!#T2#
Fumagalli creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Grimes sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Grimes is letting Fumagalli control him for a moment.
Grimes is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Fumagalli asserts his dominance and retains side control.#SUB2#
Fumagalli swings around for an armbar but Grimes sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Fumagalli's guard.
Grimes postures up.
Grimes lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Grimes trying to control but Fumagalli is working from the bottom. #T3#
Grimes scoring with punches to the head and body.
Fumagalli is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fumagalli manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Grimes manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Fumagalli postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Grimes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fumagalli trying to control but Grimes is working from the bottom. #T4#
Grimes working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fumagalli.
Fumagalli trying to control but Grimes is working from the bottom.
Fumagalli is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Fumagalli loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rochambeau Grimes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T5#
No luck for Fumagalli with that takedown attempt.
Fumagalli comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Grimes scores with a spinning back kick!
Grimes keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Grimes takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A thudding body kick lands there by Grimes!
Fumagalli tries for a takedown but Grimes sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Grimes was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Rochambeau Grimes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniele Fumagalli.
Fumagalli shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Grimes pinned against the ropes. Grimes gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T6#
Fumagalli throws a lazy right hand but Grimes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Grimes changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Fumagalli with a lazy takedown attempt
and Grimes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fumagalli will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Fumagalli shoots in looking for a takedown but Grimes manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fumagalli's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Fumagalli looks winded!
Fumagalli looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nice sprawl there from Grimes as Fumagalli shoots in.
A quick step to the side and Grimes tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fumagalli throws a poor cross that misses
and Grimes counters with a nice body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fumagalli tries to score a power double leg takedown but Grimes sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fumagalli somewhat.
Grimes connects with a jab.#T7#
Grimes fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Fumagalli on the side of the head.#TD#
Grimes shoots in and bounces Fumagalli off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Fumagalli is trying to control the position but Grimes postures up.
Grimes won't allow Fumagalli to sweep him here.
Fumagalli can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Grimes controls the pace.
Grimes postures up.
Grimes won't allow Fumagalli to sweep him here.
Fumagalli has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fumagalli trying to control the position here. #T8#
Fumagalli looking to control.
Fumagalli wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Grimes defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fumagalli.
Grimes blocks a jab.
Fumagalli shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Grimes but Grimes pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nice sprawl there from Grimes as Fumagalli shoots in.
Fumagalli shoots in but Grimes avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Grimes jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Fumagalli misses the shot to the body.
Grimes jabs Fumagalli right on the nose. Fumagalli blinks but takes it well.#T9#
Fumagalli is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Grimes.
Fumagalli looks to land a left hand but Grimes moved out of range nicely.
Fumagalli throws a shot from downtown. Grimes moves away and avoids it.
Fumagalli with a poor takedown
and Grimes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD#
Grimes drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Grimes won't allow Fumagalli to sweep him here.
Daniele Fumagalli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Grimes 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Grimes makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Rochambeau Grimes!
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Rochambeau Grimes!
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Rochambeau Grimes!

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

Event: KUMITE #19
Date: Sep 11, 2025

#R1#
Manipesanti takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Carter lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Carter bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Manipesanti's head.
Manipesanti misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Carter cracks Manipesanti with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Carter misses with a hook. Manipesanti ducked under it nicely.
A clash of legs there as Manipesanti blocks the low kick.
Carter uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Carter lands a right hook to the body.
Carter keeps the fight on the outside.
Carter throws a body kick that misses.
Carter stuns Manipesanti with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Carter throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Carter lands with a good body shot.
Carter lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Carter throws a body punch but Manipesanti moves out of range. #T1#
Manipesanti ducks under a wild hook from Carter.
Kysre Carter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Carter circles away from the clinch attempt.
Manipesanti takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Kysre Carter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carter with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Carter lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Carter connects with a body shot that sends Manipesanti's belly button to the back.
A cross from Carter lands.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Manipesanti is defended easily by Carter.#TD2#
Manipesanti looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SU2#
Manipesanti stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T2#
Carter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Manipesanti moves away.
Manipesanti raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Manipesanti on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Manipesanti looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Carter jabs Manipesanti right on the nose. Manipesanti blinks but takes it well.
Manipesanti fails with an attempt to clinch.
Carter quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Manipesanti with a lazy takedown attempt
and Carter counters with a stiff right hand.
Kysre Carter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Giovannino Manipesanti.
Carter throws out a loose jab but Manipesanti uses good head movement to avoid it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Carter.
A looping hook to the body misses from Carter. Manipesanti does a little dance to reset his feet.
Carter slips a jab and a cross from Manipesanti.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Manipesanti.
Carter is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Carter connects with a single shot there.
Manipesanti tries to clinch there but Carter circles away.
Carter lands a jab to the nose.#T3#
Carter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Manipesanti manages to avoid it.
It looks like Carter has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Carter lands with a kick to the ribs.
Carter scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Manipesanti is looking to clinch.
Manipesanti shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Carter pinned against the ropes. Carter gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Carter connects with an inside leg kick.
Manipesanti on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Manipesanti changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Carter tries to avoid it but Manipesanti manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Carter to the ground. Carter escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Good leg kick by Carter.
A big right from Carter misses.
Carter delivers a nice body kick.
Manipesanti takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Manipesanti's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T4#
Good leg kick by Carter.
A nice inside leg kick there by Carter. That's going to slow Manipesanti down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carter connects with a good right hand that stumbles Manipesanti. Manipesanti circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Carter lands with a kick to the ribs.
A cross from Carter lands.
Carter is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Carter misses with a head kick.
Carter is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Carter throws a jab when Manipesanti was well out of range.
Carter lands a nice shot that snaps Manipesanti's head back.
Manipesanti stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Carter.
Carter will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Carter walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Manipesanti checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Manipesanti takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Carter with a nice cross.
Manipesanti gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Carter to counter with a crisp jab. #T5#
Carter scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice body punch from Carter.
Carter throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Manipesanti walks into a stiff left hand from Carter.
Manipesanti takes one on the button.
Carter with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Manipesanti misses with the body kick
and Carter counters with a slapping leg kick.
Carter throws a low kick but Manipesanti avoids it.
A jab from Carter misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Carter.
Manipesanti fails with the takedown.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Manipesanti walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Carter fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T6#
Carter feints and then cracks Manipesanti's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Manipesanti down.
Manipesanti shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Carter but Carter pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Carter half committed to a counter leg kick.
Manipesanti takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nice body kick there by Carter.
Carter fakes the leg kick and cracks Manipesanti in the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Manipesanti.
Carter turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Carter fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Manipesanti looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Manipesanti walks into a jab.
Decent striking displayed by Carter there.
Manipesanti takes one to the chin there.
Carter connects with a body shot that sends Manipesanti's belly button to the back.#T7#
Carter throws a body punch but Manipesanti moves out of range.
Manipesanti has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Carter fakes the leg kick and cracks Manipesanti in the body.
Carter listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Carter lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Carter lands with a kick to the ribs.
Carter misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Carter sets himself, and Manipesanti steps forward looking for the clinch! Carter avoids it this time.
Carter slips under a jab from Manipesanti.
Manipesanti takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Carter bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Manipesanti's head backwards.
A shot to the liver by Carter. Beautiful body shot.
Manipesanti shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Carter as he jumps to the side.
Carter with a nice calf kick.
Manipesanti tries to close the distance and clinch up but Carter swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T8#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Manipesanti fails to land the takedown.
Kysre Carter is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Carter thuds a left hand into Manipesanti's body.
Carter circles away from the clinch attempt
and Carter counters with a low kick, right behind Manipesanti 's knee.
Manipesanti takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Manipesanti goes for a double leg but Carter avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Carter continues to drive forward.
Carter tests Manipesanti's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Manipesanti throws a head kick that misses
and Carter counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Carter scores with a kick to the body.
Manipesanti takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Carter swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Manipesanti.
Carter lands with a nice body punch. #T9#
Carter lands a jab to Manipesanti's midsection.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Manipesanti is defended easily by Carter.
Manipesanti looks winded!
Manipesanti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Carter throws a series of punches but Manipesanti avoids them all with ease.
Carter moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Manipesanti shoots in for a takedown but Carter shows good takedown defense.
Manipesanti's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Carter connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Manipesanti scrambles back to his feet.
Manipesanti looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Carter is fending him off so far but Manipesanti persists. Nope, Carter circles away and we're back to standing.
Carter closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Manipesanti misses with a takedown attempt
and Carter counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Carter fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Manipesanti on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Giovannino Manipesanti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Carter connects with a jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kysre Carter showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Carter 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Kysre Carter!
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight for Kysre Carter!
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Kysre Carter!

Kysre Carter wins by unanimous decision!

Event: KUMITE #18
Date: Sep 09, 2025

#R1#
Passalacqua on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nha lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Passalacqua backs up against the ropes.
Passalacqua fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nha on the side of the head.
Nha takes one on the button.
A punch combination from Nha misses. #CL#
Nha pushes Passalacqua up against the ropes in a clinch.
Passalacqua avoids the elbow strike from Nha, against the ropes.
Nice body punch from Passalacqua.
Passalacqua lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nha.
Passalacqua pushes Nha back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Passalacqua can't break the clinch.
A hook to the body from Passalacqua.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Nha throws an elbow but misses.
Nha pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Nha comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #BC2#
Passalacqua breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nha throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Passalacqua scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Passalacqua misses with a looping left.
Passalacqua takes a swing at Nha's ribcage but misses.
Passalacqua with a jab.
Nha misses with a hook. Passalacqua ducked under it nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Passalacqua. Those never looked like landing.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nha looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Passalacqua lands with a good body shot.
Passalacqua connects with the punch.#T2#
Nha cracks Passalacqua with a good jab.#CL#
Nha has Passalacqua up against the ropes in a clinch.
Nha throws a head punch that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Nha just misses with a elbow thrown towards Passalacqua's brow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Nha.
Passalacqua tries to score a body lock takedown but Nha shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Nha lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Nha lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Passalacqua goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nha tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Passalacqua's elbow.
Nha lands a nice elbow.
Nha lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nha lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Passalacqua can't find room to land a body shot as Nha controls the action.
Passalacqua is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Nha is defending well.
Passalacqua tries to pull guard but Nha holds him up against the ropes and eventually Passalacqua drops back down to his feet.
Pira Nha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alberto Passalacqua.#T3#
Nha tries to throw a body punch but Passalacqua avoids it by throwing Nha back against the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nha.
Passalacqua tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nha misses with an elbow strike.
A frustrated look appears on Passalacqua's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nha looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Passalacqua blocks the elbow strike.
Passalacqua doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Passalacqua breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circling - Passalacqua throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Donk. Passalacqua catches Nha right on the button with a cross.
Nha loads up on a big right hand but Passalacqua slips the punch.
and Nha counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Passalacqua! He's just covering up as Nha starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pira Nha!
A very excited looking Pira Nha 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: KUMITE #18
Date: Sep 09, 2025

#R1##CL#
Mcknight gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A shot in the inside from Coca.
Mcknight lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Coca is pushing Mcknight up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #BC2#
Coca breaks the clinch. #CL#
Mcknight clinches up against the ropes.
Mcknight scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mcknight is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Mcknight doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mcknight working hard to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Coca breaks from the clinch.
A left lands for Coca.
Coca chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mcknight throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mcknight takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mcknight misses with a lunging right hand
and Coca cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Mcknight misses with a jab, cross combination.
Coca looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mcknight works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Coca lands with a right hand. #ROC2#Mcknight is rocked!
Coca throws a leg kick
and Mcknight counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Oh Mcknight is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fight stays on the outside here - Coca looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mcknight seems to have got his legs back now.
Mcknight throws a right hand that misses #KD2#
and Coca counters with a big uppercut that knocks Mcknight off his feet! Coca dives into side control looking to finish!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mcknight wants to get back to his feet but Coca drags him back down.
Coca trying to control the action but Mcknight is working from the bottom.
Mcknight on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mcknight tries to get out of the position.#T2#
Coca in side control, throwing shots but Mcknight defends.
Mcknight tries to bench press Coca off him but Coca keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Mcknight's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Coca wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mcknight keeps working.
Coca blocks the strikes from Mcknight.
Mcknight is looking for a sweep.
Coca wants to control but Mcknight is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Coca is trying to get an arm triangle but Mcknight is defending well. #T3#
Mcknight wants to control but Coca postures up.
Mcknight tries to buck Coca off but Coca is having none of it.
Mcknight wants to get back to his feet but Coca drags him back down.#SUB2#
Coca thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Coca is looking to take a break and control but Mcknight is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mcknight looks to move to half guard but instead Coca has passed into mount! Damn!#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Coca landing punches.
Mcknight tries to hold on but Coca pushes him away.
We've been hearing good reports from Mcknight's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB2#
Coca is working for a guillotine from mount but Mcknight frees his head quite easily.
Mcknight really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Mcknight is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T5##SUB2#
Coca goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Mcknight turns into him and now he's in Coca's guard.
Mcknight has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Coca escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mcknight gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mcknight controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T6#
Mcknight wants to control from the top but Coca keeps moving. #SUB2#
Coca working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mcknight doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mcknight manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mcknight trying to control but Coca is working from the bottom.
Coca working a defensive guard here. #SUB#
Mcknight drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Coca dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Coca trying to control the position from guard on top but Mcknight is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T7#
Coca preventing the sweep.
Mcknight is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Mcknight trying to control the position.
Coca working some strikes from top position.
Mcknight is controlling Coca's posture.
Coca showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Mcknight looking to hit a scissor sweep but Coca is one step ahead there. #T8#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
We've been informed that Coca has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Coca connects with an inside leg kick.#CL#
Mcknight pushes Coca up against the ropes in a clinch.
A short uppercut from Mcknight.
A short body shot lands from Mcknight as the two fighters clinch.
Coca jumps guard but Mcknight stands there with Coca around his waist. Coca gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mcknight digs a right hand underneath Coca's ribcage. Coca let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T9##BC2#
Coca's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mcknight ducks under a wild hook from Coca.
Mcknight throws a right and a left that Coca avoids nicely.
Mcknight misses with a series of wild punches.
Coca lands a jab to the nose.#CL#
Mcknight pushes Coca up against the ropes in a clinch.
Coca lands a right hand.
Mcknight lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mcknight misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mcknight scores with a nice hook to the head.
Coca trying to stall but Mcknight improves his position.
Leo Mcknight has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Filippo Coca is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mcknight swings wildly with an uppercut but Coca uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short body shot lands from Mcknight as the two fighters clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Filippo Coca comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Coca 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Filippo Coca!
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Filippo Coca!
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Filippo Coca!

Filippo Coca wins by unanimous decision!

Event: KUMITE #12
Date: Aug 19, 2025

#R1#
Albertini throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
St.John unleashes a big counter combination but Albertini bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Albertini tests St.John's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Albertini misses with a hook. St.John ducked under it nicely.
Albertini motions for St.John to come forward. Albertini throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Albertini misses with a straight right.
St.John swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Albertini.#CUT2#It looks like Michele Albertini has been cut.
A telegraphed right hand from St.John misses the target.
St.John fails to land with a series of punches.
Albertini moves forwards but St.John connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Albertini throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
St.John doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Albertini 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.
Albertini misses with a two punch combination. #KD2#
St.John lands a left and a right that send Albertini crashing to the mat, dazed. St.John thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Albertini is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
St.John measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Albertini! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Jordin St.John!

Event: ENIGMA 269
Date: Aug 16, 2025

#R1#
Montanti throws a hook but Monroe avoids it easily.
Montanti 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.
A telegraphed right hand from Monroe misses the target.
Montanti tries to work over Monroe's front leg with a kick but Monroe checks it.
Monroe throws out a counter right but Montanti avoids it with no problem.
Monroe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Montanti moves away.
Montanti tries to score with a low kick but Monroe moves his leg out of the way.
Monroe lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Monroe misses with a wild body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Montanti as he connects with a hook.
Montanti throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montanti swings widly with a right hand
and Monroe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Montanti jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Monroe gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Montanti counter with a right hand. #T1#
Montanti rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
and Monroe counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Monroe throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Montanti looking to control. #SUB#
Montanti had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Monroe defends it easily.
Montanti looking to control.
Monroe has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Montanti is adopting a defensive guard.
Monroe connects with a couple of short punches.#T2#
Montanti keeping moving, preventing Monroe from controlling successfully.
Monroe throwing strikes from guard but Montanti blocks nicely.
Monroe trying to control the position from guard on top but Montanti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Montanti looking to control.
Monroe is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Montanti throws a looping overhand right but Monroe ducks down to avoid it.
Monroe throws a hook but Montanti blocks it.
Monroe misses with a combination
and Montanti counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Monroe throws a right and a left that both miss.
Montanti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Monroe.
Montanti swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A nice combination there by Monroe.
Monroe misses the body punch
and Montanti counters with a stiff right hand.
Monroe misses with a looping right.
Montanti swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nice shot lands for Montanti.
Monroe keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Monroe moves away from the strike by Montanti.
Monroe shoots in for a takedown but Montanti shows good takedown defense. #T4#
Some bone on bone action there as Monroe checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Monroe slips a jab from Montanti.
Montanti misses with an uppercut.
Tommaso Montanti is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Monroe misses with an uppercut. Montanti saw that one coming.
Montanti throws an off balance right hand
and Monroe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Monroe misses with a straight left.
Montanti dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Monroe. That did some damage!
A low kick from Montanti misses
and Monroe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A decent looking cross lands there for Montanti.
Monroe shoots in looking for a takedown but Montanti manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Monroe's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tommaso Montanti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Isiah Monroe.
Monroe misses with an uppercut
and Montanti counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tommaso Montanti dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Montanti pivots, looking for a leg kick but Monroe is out of range and Montanti settles back down.
Montanti shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Monroe eats them both and turns towards Montanti to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Montanti is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Monroe can do to turn this around?
Monroe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Montanti on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Monroe lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Monroe takes a jab right on the kisser.
Tommaso Montanti is winning the standup battle so far.
Monroe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Montanti manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monroe fails with the takedown
and Montanti counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Isiah Monroe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Monroe checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Monroe tries to bum rush Montanti with a series of wild strikes but Montanti uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T1#
Monroe's corner calls for a 1-2. Monroe obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Monroe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Montanti.
Monroe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Montanti is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A lazy left from Monroe finds it's target.
Montanti works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Monroe ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Monroe slips under a jab from Montanti.
Monroe misses with a hook
and Montanti counters with a nice uppercut.
Monroe misses with an uppercut
and Montanti counters with a nice body shot.
Monroe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
Montanti throws a front kick aimed at Monroe's knee but Monroe avoids it well.
Monroe misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Monroe lands with an uppercut that bounces Montanti off the cage and back into range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Monroe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Monroe on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Montanti. Montanti obviously looking to wear him down.
Isiah Monroe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Monroe slips under a jab from Montanti.
A big right from Monroe misses.
Montanti misses with a straight left.
Montanti throws a hook to the side of Monroe's head but Monroe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Montanti on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T3#
Montanti tries to land a leg kick but Monroe saw it coming and moves away.
Montanti takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Monroe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Montanti darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Monroe avoids the body shot from Montanti.
A slapping leg kick lands for Montanti.
Montanti throws a hook to the side of Monroe's head but Monroe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Good shot there by Monroe.
A big right from Montanti misses.
Monroe lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T4#
A swing and a miss from Montanti.
Montanti scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Montanti throws a low kick but it's checked well by Monroe.
Montanti with a hook.
Monroe just misses with a punch to the body.
As Monroe backs away, Montanti returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Monroe throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Montanti connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Montanti scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#TD2#
Monroe bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Monroe controlling the position.
Montanti tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tommaso Montanti dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Montanti cracks Monroe with a good jab.
Monroe ducks under a wild hook from Montanti.
Monroe fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Montanti looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Monroe takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Montanti ducks under a wild hook from Monroe.
Montanti darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montanti throws a big shot that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Montanti misses the target.
Nice cross by Monroe.#T1#
Montanti slips under a jab from Monroe.
Monroe staying out of range there.
Monroe darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Monroe lands a nice shot to the body.
Monroe rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Montanti counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Montanti slips a straight right by Monroe.
Montanti tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Monroe misses with a straight left.
A counter left hand to the body from Montanti misses its target.
Montanti walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Monroe cracks Montanti with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T2#
Monroe lands with an overhand left.
Montanti takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Montanti displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Monroe throws out the jab.
Montanti was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Monroe takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Montanti misses with a low kick.
Monroe cracks Montanti with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Monroe throws a lazy uppercut
and Montanti counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#It looks like Isiah Monroe has been cut.
Montanti lands a really nice looking cross but Monroe seems unphased.
Monroe shoots and misses
and Montanti counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Monroe throws a body punch but Montanti moves out of range.
Tommaso Montanti is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Montanti slips a jab from Monroe.
Monroe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Montanti swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Montanti.
Montanti thows a leg kick but Monroe checks it
and Monroe counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Montanti thinking.
Monroe lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Montanti at a distance.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Montanti!
Monroe scores with a jab to the head.
Montanti's jab looks to have found its range, popping Monroe under the eye.
Montanti lands a head shot.#T4#
Monroe misses the shot to the body.
Monroe misses the body punch
and Montanti counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Monroe misses with a right hand
and Montanti counters with a leg kick.
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!
Montanti takes a swing at Monroe's ribcage but misses.
Montanti throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And Monroe tries to counter it with a takedown but Montanti pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A big right from Montanti misses.
And Monroe tries to counter it with a takedown but Montanti pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Monroe throws a poor cross that misses
letting Montanti counter with a right hand.
Montanti lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Monroe.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommaso Montanti!

Event: KUMITE #10
Date: Aug 12, 2025

#R1#
Johns scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tavernelli doesn't seem bothered though.
Johns scores with a jab to the body.
Johns misses with a looping right.
Tavernelli misses with a lunging right hand #TD2#
and Johns counters with a nice double leg into side control. Tavernelli won't be happy with that.
Johns scoring with punches from side control.
Tavernelli is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Johns trying to control the action but Tavernelli is working from the bottom.
Tavernelli tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Johns advances to mount.
Johns landing strikes, looking to finish!
Tavernelli is bucking up trying to escape but Johns cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#T1#
Johns throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Tavernelli working to try and regain half guard.
Tavernelli wants to control but Johns is having none of it.
Tavernelli manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Tavernelli is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tavernelli moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Tavernelli 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.
Tavernelli avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tavernelli looking for a sweep. Not yet Tavernelli, not yet.
Tavernelli lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Tavernelli wants to control from the top but Johns keeps moving. #T2#
Johns tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tavernelli trying to control but Johns is working from the bottom.
Tavernelli trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tavernelli trying to control but Johns is working from the bottom.
Johns keeping full guard, as Tavernelli tries to pass.
Johns wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Johns being controlled here, momentarily.
Tavernelli won't allow Johns to sweep him here.
Tavernelli trying to move into half guard but instead Johns has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Johns distracts Tavernelli with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB#
Tavernelli throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Johns loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tavernelli is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
Johns is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Johns lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Johns preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Tavernelli has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Johns can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tavernelli 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.
Johns throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB#
Tavernelli pushes a forearm under Johns's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Johns is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ciro Tavernelli!

Event: KUMITE #10
Date: Aug 12, 2025

#R1#
Carter ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gennari avoids a kick to the body.
Carter lands a leg kick that knocks Gennari off balance momentarily.
Carter looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Carter misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Carter tries to score with a low kick but Gennari moves his leg out of the way.
Gennari throws a low kick but Carter avoids it.
Gennari has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gennari there as he acknowledges the shot.
Carter changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gennari slips a straight right by Carter.
Carter throws an overhand right that lands on Gennari's shoulder, as Gennari tries to avoid the shot.
Carter throws a lazy uppercut
and Gennari counters with a stiff right hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by Carter. That's going to slow Gennari down. #T1#
Carter scores with a sloppy right hand. Gennari should have avoided that one.
Carter just misses with a punch to the body.
Carter lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Carter just misses with a punch to the body.
Gennari throws a leg kick but Carter moved away.
And Carter counters with a quick kick to the body but Gennari blocks it.
Carter throws a nice inside leg kick.
Carter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gennari looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Carter scores with the left hand. Gennari knows he should have avoided that one.
Gennari ducks under a wild hook from Carter.
Gennari swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A chopping leg kick lands by Carter.
Gennari throws a right hand that misses
and Carter counters with a nice low kick that buckles Gennari's knee momentarily.#T2#
Carter throws a nice inside leg kick.
Carter throws a low kick but Gennari avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Gennari on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Gennari misses the target.
Carter keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Gennari tries to score with a low kick but Carter moves his leg out of the way.
Carter scores with a kick to the midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carter lands with an uppercut that bounces Gennari off the ropes and back into range.
Gennari walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Carter bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Gennari closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Gennari rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Carter counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Gennari throws a sloppy head kick
and Carter counters with a stiff right hand.
Carter ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Carter feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gennaris jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Gennari gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Carter.
Carter goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#ROC#Gennari is rocked!
Carter ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Carter scores with a hook to the body. Gennari takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've been informed that Gennari has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Carter getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice leg kick lands there from Carter.
Gennari's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Donk. Carter catches Gennari right on the button with a cross.
A nice leg kick from Carter, right into the meat of the thigh. #T4#
Carter thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Gennari if he has to take too many more of those.
Carter lands a lovely overhand right.
Gennari takes one to the chin there.
Gennari is still on wobbly legs! Can Carter finish him?
Gennari doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gennari seems to have recovered his senses.
Carter digs a good body shot into Gennari's ribs.
A slapping leg kick lands for Carter.
Gennari misses with an uppercut
and Gennari takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Carter cracks Gennari with a hook to the temple - Gennari is on wobbly legs here! Carter swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Gennari falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Carter wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Kysre Carter!

Event: KUMITE #10
Date: Aug 12, 2025

#R1#
Nice body punch from Lee.
Coca lands a jab to Lee's midsection.
Coca throws an off balance right hand
and Lee counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Coca scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Coca tries to clinch but Lee moves away
and Lee counters with a one-two to the body.
Coca 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.
It looked like Lee wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Coca throws a head kick but Lee moves out of range.
Coca lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Lee on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Coca throws a right hand that misses
and Lee counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Coca throws a head kick that half lands.
Lee looks to land a right hand but Coca moved out of range.#T1#
Lee moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lee steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Coca.
Lee misses with a double jab
and Coca counters with a nice uppercut.
Coca slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lee throws a hook to the side of Coca's head but Coca sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lee throws a poor cross that misses
and Lee takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Coca misses with a hook
and Lee counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Coca moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Coca. That snapped Lee's head back.
Coca waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lee.#T2#
Lee throws a jab when Coca was well out of range.
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!
Coca connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Coca connects with the punch.
Coca lands a jab to the head.
Lee gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CL2#
Coca has taken the fight to the clinch.
Coca with an attempt at a knee that misses. #BC#
Lee breaks from the clinch.
Lee misses with a hook. Coca ducked under it nicely.
Lee throws a jab but it's blocked by Coca.
Coca is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Lee had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.#T3#
A combination from Coca does no damage.
A big right from Coca misses.
Lee moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've been informed that Coca has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Coca with the inside leg kick.
Lee on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A cross from Coca lands.
A slow jab from Lee misses its intended target.
Coca moves out of range as Lee strikes.
Filippo Coca seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lee takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Coca looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T4#
Coca throws a lazy uppercut
and Lee counters with a thumping low kick.
Lee is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A jab from Coca misses.
Coca lands with a nice body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Coca looks to clinch
and Lee counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Coca jabs Lee right on the nose. Lee blinks but takes it well.
Lee misses with a low kick as Coca jumps back.
Lee ducks right into an uppercut from Coca.
Coca tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Lee paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Coca is looking to land body kicks.
Coca throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lee sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T5#
Lee on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Coca. Coca obviously looking to wear him down.
Coca misses with an uppercut
and Coca takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A big left from Coca misses.
Coca swings widly with a right hand
and Lee counters with a nice body shot.
Coca connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Coca throws a hook but Lee blocks it.
Coca throws the left hand but Lee avoids the punch easily.
Lee was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Good leg kick by Coca.
Lee swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Coca.#CL2#
Coca closes the distance and clinches.#T6#
Coca tries to stall but Lee uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #BC#
Lee breaks the clinch.
Coca tests Lee's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lee slips a straight right by Coca.
Lee appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Coca throws a lazy uppercut
and Lee cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
No joy there for Lee, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Coca lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Coca throws an off balance right hand
letting Lee counter with a right hand.
Coca throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Coca throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Coca looks to land a body kick but Lee moved away.
An attempted straight right counter from Lee misses the target.#T7#
Lee jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Coca looks like he wants to counter punch here.
An inside leg kick from Coca misses.
Jab from Coca.
Coca throws a right and a left that both miss.
An attempted straight right counter from Lee misses the target.
Coca catches Lee with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Coca throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Coca thows a leg kick but Lee checks it
and Lee cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lee looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Lee lands a glancing blow to the side of Coca's head.
Lee defending well as Coca loads up on a big left hand.
Coca fails to land with a series of punches. #T8#
Lee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Coca swings widly with a right hand
and Lee counters with a straight right hand.
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!
Coca throws a leg kick
and Lee cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Coca misses with a straight right.
Coca plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Lee misses with a looping left.
The fighters circling - Lee throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Coca uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lee has time to react.#CL2#
Coca gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lee has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lee is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.#T9#
Coca lands a nice uppercut.#BC#
Lee manages to break the clinch.
Lee gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Coca.
Coca lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Coca throws a head kick that misses.
Coca rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lee counters with a two punch combo.
Coca ducks under a wild hook from Lee.
It seemed like Coca was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jeong Yeong Lee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lee misses with a hook. Coca ducked under it nicely.
Coca swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lee throws an overhand right that lands on Coca's shoulder, as Coca tries to avoid the shot.
Coca throws a combination that misses
and Lee connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Filippo Coca is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lee misses with a looping left.
Coca tries to counter with a clinch but Lee shakes him off and moves away.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight for Filippo Coca!
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Filippo Coca!
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Filippo Coca!

Filippo Coca wins by unanimous decision!

Event: KUMITE #4
Date: Jul 22, 2025

#R1#
Albertini lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Morin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Morin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Albertini throws a right hand that misses
and Morin counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Albertini lands a nice shot to the body.
Albertini tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Morin was well out of range. Poor timing from Albertini.
Albertini has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Zanshin MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Albertini scores with a jab.
Albertini feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Morins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Albertini scores with a hook.
Albertini fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Morin manages to avoid it.
Morin thinks about the counter body kick.
Jab by Albertini.#T1#
Morin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Albertini throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Morin tries to counter by closing the distance.
Morin moves out of range of the strikes.
Albertini throws a right and a left that both miss.
Albertini blocks the body kick.
Albertini throwing a counter right hand but Morin manages to avoid it.
Albertini throws a poor cross that misses
letting Morin counter with a right hand.
Michele Albertini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Albertini lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Albertini tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Morin was well out of range. Poor timing from Albertini.
Morin swings for the body but Albertini moves out of range.
Morin has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.#T2#
Morin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Albertini.
Morin wants to counter the offense by Albertini and move into the clinch position.
Albertini lands a right hook to the body.
Nice shot by Albertini.
Morin slips under a jab from Albertini.
Morin steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Albertini.
Albertini dips to his left and cracks Morin with an uppercut!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Morin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Morin only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Albertini with a jab.
Albertini throws a jab but it's blocked by Morin.
Albertini is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Albertini swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Morin doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T3#
A slow jab from Morin misses its intended target.
No joy there for Albertini, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Albertini is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Morin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL2#
Morin pushes Albertini up against the ropes in a clinch.
Morin tries a knee to the head but Albertini blocks it.
Morin tries to land a knee to the head but Albertini blocks with his arms. #BC#
Albertini breaks from the clinch.
Albertini connects with a crisp jab.
Morin just misses with a punch to the body.
Albertini misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Morin.
A countering left hand to the body from Morin misses.
Albertini throws a jab but it's blocked by Morin. #T4#
Morin moves in looking to clinch but Albertini pushes him off.
Morin tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Albertini manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Albertini misses with a hook #CL2#
and Morin moves into the clinch.
Albertini tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Morin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Albertini avoids it.
Albertini managing to block the knees to the body from Morin.
Morin trying to land knees to the body.
Albertini managing to block the knees to the body from Morin.
Morin landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Albertini working aggressively here. #BC#
Albertini manages to break the clinch.
Morin defending well as Albertini loads up on a big left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Albertini. Morin does a little dance to reset his feet.#T5#
Albertini cracks Morin with an open hand slap.
Albertini misses with an uppercut
and Morin makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#CL2#
Morin rushes Albertini and presses him up against the ropes.
Morin scores a nice knee to the body.
Morin with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Michele Albertini has been cut.
Morin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Albertini tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Morin just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Morin lands a knee to the head.
Albertini swings wildly with an uppercut but Morin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Morin lands a knee to the body.
Albertini is breathing heavily.
Morin blocking some punches. #KD2#
Morin drops Albertini with a big knee straight up the middle! Albertini is covering up against the ropes but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC2#Albertini is rocked!
Morin is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Albertini rather than just go for the knockout.#T6#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Morin on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Morin slips a jab from Albertini.
Morin is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Albertini waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Morin.
Morin tries to counter by closing the distance.
Albertini cracks Morin with a right hand to the side of the head.
Morin drops his hands momentarily and Albertini takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Morin just misses with a punch to the body. #CL2#
Morin forces Albertini back against the ropes and clinches.
Morin misses with a knee strike. #TD#
Albertini gets control of Morin's arms and successfully pulls guard. Albertini will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Morin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Albertini has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Morin has managed to get both his arms back between Albertini's legs - danger averted.#T7##SUB#
Albertini has his foot on Morin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Morin works his way back into a safe position though.
Morin trying to control but Albertini is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Albertini had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Morin defends it easily.
Morin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Albertini is keeping the position for now.
Morin trying to control but Albertini is working from the bottom. #T8#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Albertini is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Morin defends well.#SUB#
Albertini is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Morin trying to control the position from guard on top but Albertini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SU2#
Albertini is working an open guard so Morin takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Michele Albertini is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T9#
Morin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Morin swings for the body but Albertini moves out of range.
Albertini misses with a looping left.
Albertini throws a right hand that misses
and Morin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Albertini getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Albertini throws a leg kick but Morin checks it.
Morin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Albertini.
Albertini tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Morin was well out of range. Poor timing from Albertini.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michele Albertini showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Albertini 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Michele Albertini!
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Michele Albertini!
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight for Michele Albertini!

Michele Albertini wins by unanimous decision!
Michele Albertini took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.

Event: ENIGMA 265
Date: Jul 19, 2025

#R1#
Penn misses with the combination.
Tanaka takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #KD#
Penn drops Tanaka with a beautiful combination! Tanaka stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Penn is looking for the KO!#ROC#Tanaka is rocked!
Penn batters Tanaka with a massive right followed by a huge left! Tanaka is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Penn lands a final crushing right hand to drop Tanaka to the mat with a gruesome thud! Penn is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). JB Penn!

Event: KUMITE #3
Date: Jul 15, 2025

#R1#
Tavernelli looks to throw the jab but Tetra is out of range.
Tetra lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tetra throws a head kick that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Tavernelli on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tavernelli gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tavernelli looks to land a right hand but Tetra moved out of range.
Tetra is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Tavernelli with a body shot.
Tavernelli ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tavernelli attempts a counter takedown but Tetra avoids it well and moves away.
Tetra misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tetra moves out of range of the strikes.
Tetra lets loose with a powerful body kick. Tavernelli will feel that in the morning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tavernelli throws a lazy right hand but Tetra sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jab, jab by Tavernelli - just one landing. #TD#
Tavernelli scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tavernelli landing strikes. #T1#
Tetra is trying to control Tavernelli's posture but Tavernelli avoids it.
Tetra is trying to improve his position.
Tetra is not content to let Tavernelli control the position.
The ground and pound from Tavernelli seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Tetra is working to avoid the ground and pound but Tavernelli connects with a decent elbow.
A lull in the action here.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tetra can't do much from the bottom here.
Tavernelli trying to control the position but Tetra is working away.
Tavernelli 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.
Tavernelli creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Tetra sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Tetra tries to improve position but can't.
Tavernelli creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Tetra sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Tavernelli 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.
Tavernelli is looking to take a break and control but Tetra is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Tavernelli tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Tavernelli slows the pace down.
Tetra regains half guard.
Tavernelli missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tavernelli throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tavernelli trying to control from half guard but Tetra is working away.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Tetra is trying to get back to full guard.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Splash Tetra is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tetra displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tavernelli throws out the jab.
Tavernelli missing with a left hand there. Tetra was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tetra steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Nice shot lands for Tavernelli.
Tetra explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#CL2#
Tetra gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tetra working aggressively here.
Tetra stops a takedown attempt from Tavernelli.
Tetra misses with a hook to the ribs.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Tetra misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tavernelli has had enough of the clinch but Tetra keeps him there for the moment.
Tavernelli lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tetra throws a punch but it's blocked by Tavernelli.
Tetra tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tavernelli's elbow.
Tavernelli blocks an uppercut. #T5##TD#
Tavernelli pulls Tetra into guard.
Tavernelli looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tetra is one step ahead there.
Tetra must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Tavernelli manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tetra manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Tavernelli working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tetra's head.
Tetra looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tavernelli throws a big elbow that misses.
Tavernelli trying to control the position from guard on top but Tetra is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T6#
Tavernelli is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Tetra is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Tetra really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tavernelli. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tavernelli trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tetra keeping moving, preventing Tavernelli from controlling successfully.
Tetra trying to control the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Tetra holds on and takes a little breather.
Tavernelli with a flurry of punches that miss.
Splash Tetra has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T7#
Tavernelli trying to control but Tetra is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tetra misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tavernelli counters with a straight right hand.
Horrible takedown attempt by Tavernelli or perhaps it was just good defense by Tetra, which made it look bad.
Tetra takes one to the chin there.
Ciro Tavernelli is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tavernelli fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tetra on the side of the head.
Tavernelli misses with a looping right.
Tavernelli throws a shot from downtown. Tetra moves away and avoids it.
Tavernelli throws the left hand but Tetra avoids the punch easily.
Tetra thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Tavernelli if he has to take too many more of those. #T8#
Tetra fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tetra looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tavernelli attempts a counter takedown but Tetra avoids it well and moves away.
Tavernelli uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tetra.
Tavernelli misses the jab.
Tavernelli looks to land a right hand but Tetra moved out of range.
Tavernelli with a poor takedown
and Tetra counters with a nice low kick that buckles Tavernelli's knee momentarily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ciro Tavernelli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tavernelli needs to keep his hands up - Tetra had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tavernelli moves out of range of the body kick.#TD#
Tavernelli feints and as Tetra raises his hands in defense, Tavernelli changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Tetra looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tetra keeping moving, preventing Tavernelli from controlling successfully. #T9#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tetra avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ciro Tavernelli showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tavernelli 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight for Ciro Tavernelli!
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Ciro Tavernelli!
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Ciro Tavernelli!

Ciro Tavernelli wins by unanimous decision!

Event: ENIGMA 264
Date: Jul 12, 2025

#R1#
A head kick by Yagan misses
and Montanti counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Yagan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Montanti counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Yagan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A low kick from Montanti misses
and Yagan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Tommaso Montanti has been cut.
Montanti throws a hook to the side of Yagan's head but Yagan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yagan throws a jab but it's blocked by Montanti.
A big right from Montanti misses. #T1#
Montanti with a nice cross.
Yagan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Montanti was well out of range. Poor timing from Yagan.
Montanti was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Montanti dodges the punch combination from Yagan.
As Yagan backs away, Montanti returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Montanti throws a leg kick
and Yagan counters with a straight right hand.
Montanti throws a leg kick but Yagan sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Montanti avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2#
Yagan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Montanti misses with a looping left.
Yagan misses with a lunging right hand
and Montanti cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Yagan throws a lazy head kick
and Yagan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Yagan moves forwards but Montanti connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Montanti missing with a left hand there. Yagan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T3#
Montanti throws a solid leg kick but Yagan takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Montanti.#KD2#
Yagan lands a big head kick that sends Montanti tumbling to the mat! Yagan takes a step backwards and waves Montanti back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Montanti is rocked!
Montanti blocks the body kick.
Yagan throws a head kick but Montanti moves out of range.
Yagan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Montanti doesn't seem bothered though.
Montanti thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little jabbing left from Yagan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Montanti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yagan.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Montanti misses with a lunging right hand
and Yagan counters with a stiff right hand.
Yagan blocks a leg kick.
Yagan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Montanti sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yagan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Montanti.
Yagan missing with a left hand there. Montanti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Yagan misses with a looping right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jarran Yagan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tommaso Montanti's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Yagan checks the leg kick nicely there.
Montanti looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Yagan is looking to land body kicks.#KD2#
Yagan sends Montanti crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Yagan is motioning to the referee to let Montanti up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Oh Montanti is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Yagan throws a wild body kick that Montanti sees coming a mile off.
Montanti seems to have got his legs back now.
Yagan darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Montanti's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Yagan before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jarran Yagan!
Jarran Yagan seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: MMA Hype -71-
Date: Jun 28, 2025

#R1##CL#
Kriss instigates a clinch. #BC#
Kriss breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kriss misses the jab.
Coca lands a glancing blow to the side of Kriss's head.#CL#
Kriss instigates a clinch.
Kriss working aggressively here.
Kriss wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kriss has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kriss wants to get back to striking at distance but Coca won't allow it.
Kriss tries to break free but Coca pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coca looking to throw knees to the head but Kriss is blocking nicely.
Kriss definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Kriss is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Coca can't fight it off and eventually Kriss manages to take the fight to the floor. Coca looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Coca looking for a sweep. Not yet Coca, not yet. #T1#
Kriss trying to control the position from guard on top but Coca is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kriss loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Coca wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kriss is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kriss throws a big right hand that misses.
Coca looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Coca preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kriss trying to move into half guard but instead Coca has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Kriss wants to sweep here but Coca controlling him for the moment.
Kriss is looking to sweep but instead, Coca has passed into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Coca is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kriss doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Coca. #T2#
Kriss is trying to stand up here but Coca is controlling him well.
Coca controlling the action here.
Kriss wants to get back to full guard.
Kriss is looking to escape.#T3##SUB2#
Coca is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kriss is just riding it out for now. Coca eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Coca is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Coca looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kriss manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kriss is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Coca not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Kriss keeping moving, preventing Coca from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kriss walks into a left hand. #CL#
Kriss gets a clinch. #BC2#
Coca manages to break the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kriss throws a leg kick but Coca sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kriss backing away here, and Coca unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Coca scores with a sloppy right hand. Kriss should have avoided that one.
Coca lands an overhand right.
Coca avoids the head kick by Kriss.
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 Joff Kriss will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Kriss misses with a leg kick
letting Coca counter with a right hand.
We've been informed that Coca has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Jab, jab by Coca - just one landing.
A slow jab from Kriss misses its intended target.
Kriss tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Coca manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Coca swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kriss fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CL#
Kriss closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Kriss turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Kriss manages to end up in side control.
Kriss wants to stand but Coca has his arm trapped.
Kriss working the ground and pound from side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kriss working the body and head with strikes.
Coca is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Coca parries the strikes from Kriss easily there. Kriss is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Coca to escape.
Coca regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Coca is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kriss scores with a couple of nice shots.#T1#
Kriss is thwarting Coca's attempts to control the position.
Coca regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Kriss.
Kriss preventing the sweep.
Kriss postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Coca 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#
Kriss is trying to stand back up but Coca is controlling him
Kriss is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Coca can do to turn this around?
Kriss is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Coca seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Kriss has recovered full guard.
Joff Kriss overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kriss wants to get back to his feet but Coca is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T2#
Coca advances position into side control!
Coca trying to control the action but Kriss is working from the bottom.
Kriss is pushing Coca's head away, looking to escape. Coca manages to hold on to the position though.
Kriss sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T3#
Kriss is refusing to be controlled, as Coca sits in half guard.
Kriss is trying to stand back up but Coca is controlling him
The fighters are battling for position here. Kriss manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Coca wants to control from the top but Kriss keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kriss connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kriss wants to clinch.
Kriss is looking to slow Coca down with leg kicks.
Kriss tries to clinch but Coca moves out of range.
Coca takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kriss misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Coca scores with a spinning back kick!#CL#
Kriss has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kriss fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kriss on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joff Kriss dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Jab from Coca.
Kriss tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Coca getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Coca scores with a punch to the head.
Kriss throws a poor cross that misses
and Coca counters with a series of strikes. Kriss will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kriss throws a body shot but no joy.
Kriss tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A low kick from Kriss is predictable there
letting Coca counter with a right hand.
Coca might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Kriss jumps guard and drags Coca to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kriss looking to hit a scissor sweep but Coca is one step ahead there.
Coca looking to sit in guard and control but Kriss gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T1#
Kriss postures up.
Kriss connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB2#
Coca has his foot on Kriss's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kriss works his way back into a safe position though.
Kriss lands a couple of digs.
Kriss pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Coca is keeping the position for now.
Kriss working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kriss's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kriss missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kriss throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Coca works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2#
Coca looking for a guillotine here but Kriss defends easily. #T2#
Kriss is in close to Coca's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kriss with a nice head shot there.
Kriss pushing down on Coca's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ground and pound from Kriss.
Kriss throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Coca keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kriss is nestled in close to Coca, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nice strikes from Kriss there.
Coca is trying to get back to full guard.
Kriss not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T3#
Kriss throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Coca blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kriss.
Coca is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Coca is staying active underneath Kriss, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Coca wants to control but Kriss is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kriss lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kriss working over Coca with some ground and pound. Coca looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kriss lands with a punch from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kriss lands a nice short elbow.
Filippo Coca has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Coca avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kriss.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kriss connects with a nice short shot to Coca's temple.
Kriss uses his free foot to push down on Coca's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Coca. #T4#
Coca sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Nice strikes from Kriss there.
Kriss thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Coca's head.
Coca is looking for a sweep. Kriss is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Coca is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kriss thows a huge punch but Coca dodges it nicely.
Kriss working the head and body with strikes.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kriss connects with a nice short shot to Coca's temple.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Coca looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Joff Kriss is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Coca takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kriss working Coca over with strikes.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight for Joff Kriss!
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight for Joff Kriss!
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight for Joff Kriss!

Joff Kriss wins by unanimous decision!
Joff Kriss took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Hype Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.

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