Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: RFL 022 Tyyp vs Kriel
Date: Apr 29, 2017

#R1#
Jab by Kage.#CL#
Tokoro gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kage misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tokoro throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kage blocks it with crossed arms. #TD2#
Kage has Tokoro pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Kage pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Tokoro tumbling to the mat - Kage dives into Tokoro's guard.
Kage scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB#
Tokoro is looking to cinch up a triangle. Kage throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Tokoro's body to avoid the submission. Tokoro has instead reached around Kage's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Tokoro arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Hideo Tokoro!
A very excited looking Hideo Tokoro 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.
The defeated Raijin Kage had this to say: 'The storm only gets stronger...'.

Event: RFL 017 Pate vs Mabogo
Date: Apr 01, 2017

#R1#
Jab from Kage.
Kage fails in his attempt to clinch.
Am swinging wildly here.
Am throws a quick inside leg kick.
Am throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kage stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kage wants to clinch but Am slips to the side
and Kage takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kage will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kage displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Am throws out the jab.
Kage thows a leg kick but Am checks it
and Am counters with an outside leg kick.
Kage connects with a single shot there.
A leg kick checked by Am.
Kage connects with an inside leg kick.
Kage wants to clinch.
A punch combination from Am misses. #T1#
Kage cracks a nice hook into Am's ribs.
Raijin Kage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Am ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kage throws a push kick but Am slaps the foot to one side.
As Kage backs away, Am returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Kage fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Am manages to avoid it.
Kage catches Am with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A big left from Kage misses.
Kage swings widly with a right hand
and Am cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kage bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Am blocks a head kick by Kage.
Am seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kage wants to clinch.
Kage fails with a takedown attempt. #CL2#
Kage has managed to clinch. #T2#
Kage lands a body punch in the clinch.
Am working some nice short punches in the clinch.
I was talking to Am's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A body shot lands from Am.
Am lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kage has a couple of punches blocked by Am.
Kage looking for a takedown.
Kage tries a body shot but Am blocks it.
Kage misses with a hook to the ribs.
Am goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kage prevents it.
Am gets underhooks to prevent Kage's takedown attempt.
I Am has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raijin Kage.
A head punch on the inside from Kage fails to land.
Am lands a body punch in the clinch.
Am lands a body punch.
Kage tries to throw a body punch but Am avoids it by throwing Kage back against the cage. #BC#
Am pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kage tries for a takedown but Am circles away easily
and Am counters with a good low kick that Kage was not able to check.
Kage lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T3#
Am checks a low kick from Kage.
Kage wants to clinch.
Am swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kage wants to clinch but Am slips to the side
and Am counters with a three punch combo that has Kage backing up. Kage nods at Am to acknowledge the strikes.
I Am is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kage throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Good shot there by Am.
Am scores with a sloppy right hand. Kage should have avoided that one.
Kage misses with a left hand
and Am counters with a straight right hand.
Am gets in close and tags Kage with a short punch that almost sends Kage to the mat! Oh Kage is in big trouble! He turns his back on Am, trying to create some distance but Am rushes him, striking wildly and Kage goes down! The referee tackles Am into the cage to end the fight! Am is one violent man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). I Am!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, I Am made sure he mentioned Sin City Allstars, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
Raijin Kage was interviewed post fight and said 'The storm only gets stronger...'.

Event: RFL 012 Business-Unz-Gordon
Date: Mar 08, 2017

#R1#
Kage rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kage tries to close the distance and clinch but Jon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kage misses with a wild body shot.
Jon looks to land a combination but Kage avoids it well.
Kage tries to clinch up.
Kage throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kage fails to land the takedown.
Raijin Kage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jon uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kage has time to react.
Jon misses with a looping left.
Jon darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kage throws a shot to the body.
Jab from Kage.
Jon jabs Kage to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kage keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kage misses with a double jab.
Kage throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Jon lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jon misses with a hook. Kage ducked under it nicely.
Jon stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kage.#TD#
Jon gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kage to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Kage is fighting to break Jon's control of his arms but Jon is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Kage with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kage sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jon keeping moving, preventing Kage from controlling successfully.
Kage won't allow Jon to sweep him here. #T2#
Jon is pulling down on Kage's head. It's preventing any offense from Kage, at least for the moment.
Jon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Jon trying to control the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kage chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kage misses the shot to the body.
Jon misses with a hook #CL#
and Kage counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Jon looking for a takedown.
Kage lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jon fails to pull guard.
Jon jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kage walks away with a smile on his face. Jon gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Raijin Kage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lil Jon.#T3#
Jon on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jon keeps the fight on the outside.
Kage jabs at Jon's body.
Kage throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Jon's head.
Jon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kage lands a glancing blow to the side of Jon's head.
Jon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kage.
Kage appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Jon takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kage shoots for a takedown but Jon saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kage throws a sloppy head kick and Jon moves out of range easily.
Kage lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kage moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kage looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD#
Jon gets caught flat footed, as Kage shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Kage wants to pass the guard but Jon is keeping the position.#T4#
Jon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kage content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jon looking for a sweep. Not yet Jon, not yet.
Kage postures up in Jon's guard and throws a big left but Jon blocks it.
We've been hearing good reports from Kage'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.
Jon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jon wants to sweep but no luck.
Kage throws a big elbow that misses.
Kage sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jon's guard.
Kage trying to pass the guard but Jon defending well.
Kage is thwarting Jon's attempts to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Raijin Kage dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Jon misses the shot to the body.
Jon lands a jab.
Lil Jon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A good leg kick by Kage.
Jon paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jon stuffs the takedown attempt from Kage. Kage gets slowly back to his feet.
Kage throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jon tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kage is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jon can do to turn this around?
Kage throws a body shot but no joy. #TD#
Kage drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jon is pulling down on Kage's head. It's preventing any offense from Kage, at least for the moment.
Jon wants to hit a switch here but Kage passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Jon there!
Kage cracks Jon with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Kage misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Kage postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Jon looks a forlorn figure.
Kage working away from the top, dropping strikes.
A nice elbow there by Kage.
Kage lands a big shot there that rocks Jon but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Jon wants to hold on but Kage pushes him away.
Jon is looking to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kage unloads with some shots from mount but Jon bucks and avoids them well. #T2#
Kage lands a big elbow.
Kage trying to control but Jon is having none of it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kage cracks Jon with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Kage landing strikes, looking to finish!
Kage punishing his opponent with strikes.
Jon sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Kage is nestled in close to Jon, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kage looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jon with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kage seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T3#
Kage prevents Jon from improving his position.
Jon is positioning himself well to prevent Kage advancing to mount.
Jon won't allow Kage to pass to mount.
Kage stops Jon from getting back to his feet.
Kage prevents Jon from improving his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jon manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jon keeping moving, preventing Kage from controlling successfully.
Raijin Kage overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kage cracks Jon with a solid left hand.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jon wants to get back to his feet but Kage is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kage connects with a couple of short punches.
Kage lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Jon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jon 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#
Jon trying to control the pace.
Kage wants to control but Jon is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kage does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Raijin Kage dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Kage clinches up with Jon and pushes him back against the cage.
Kage has a couple of punches blocked by Jon.
Kage tries a body shot but Jon blocks it.
Kage misses with a punch to the body.
Kage is defending well against a takedown attempt.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kage creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #TD#
Kage has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Jon regains guard immediately.
Kage preventing the sweep.
Kage wants to pass the guard but Jon is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kage thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kage tries to free his leg and advance position but Jon is retaining full guard. #T1#
Jon wants to sweep here but Kage controlling him for the moment.
Jon managing to control the position.
Kage loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jon trying to keep a closed guard but Kage is proving a slippery customer. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A punch combination from Jon misses.
Kage throws a nice outside leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kage looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jon misses with a hook.
Jon misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lil Jon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Jon throws the left hand but Kage avoids the punch easily.
Jon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big right from Jon misses. #TD#
Kage scores with a takedown into Jon's guard.
Kage wants to control from the top but Jon keeps moving.
Kage in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kage working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jon's head.
Kage stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kage with a flurry of punches that miss. #T3#
Jon pulls Kage in close to prevent any damage.
Kage loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kage wants to pass the guard but Jon is keeping the position.
Kage trying to control the position from guard on top but Jon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kage passes Jon's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kage throwing shots but Jon is blocking nicely.
Jon is trying to stand back up but Kage is controlling him #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.
Kage is thwarting Jon's attempts to control the position.
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. Kage connects with a nice short shot to Jon's temple.
Kage lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jon blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kage. #SUB2#
Jon actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kage wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jon keeps working.
Kage scoring with strikes to the body and head.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raijin Kage!
During a confident post fight interview, Raijin Kage thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: RFL 007 Big Deal
Date: Feb 18, 2017

#R1#
Tokoro scores with a nice right hand.
Kage avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL#
Kage closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tokoro is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kage pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Still in the clinch, Kage scores with a nice short uppercut.#CUT#
It looks like Hideo Tokoro has been cut.
Tokoro is looking for a takedown.
Tokoro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kage's elbow. #TD#
Kage tightens his grip and picks Tokoro up, before dumping him to the ground. Tokoro manages to land in guard.
Kage stopping the sweep attempt from Tokoro.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kage is working Tokoro over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kage trying to control the position from guard on top but Tokoro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kage working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kage trying to control but Tokoro is working from the bottom.
Tokoro preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T1#
Kage trying to control the position from guard on top but Tokoro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kage postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB2#
Kage got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tokoro has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kage has managed to get both his arms back between Tokoro's legs - danger averted.
Kage postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Tokoro working for a triangle but Kage defends it easily.
Kage makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T2#
Kage scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kage trying to control the position from guard on top but Tokoro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kage working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tokoro's head.#SUB2#
Tokoro looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kage pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tokoro is keeping the position for now.
Kage passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kage in side control lands a decent elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Kage working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Tokoro taking a bit of punishment here - Kage scoring with strikes.
Kage connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Tokoro some visible discomfort.
Kage lands some shots froms side control.
Tokoro taking a bit of punishment here - Kage scoring with strikes.
Tokoro is trying to improve his position.
Kage is working Tokoro over with some ground and pound from side control. #T4#
Kage cracks Tokoro with a big right hand but Tokoro just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go. #SUB#
Kage tries for a kimura but Tokoro is defending well.
Tokoro tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kage wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Tokoro takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Kage working the head and body with strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kage cracks Tokoro with a big elbow.
Tokoro tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Kage working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kage scores with punches from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Raijin Kage dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hideo Tokoro's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Kage missing with a left hand there. Tokoro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tokoro tries to close the distance and clinch but Kage swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Kage closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Tokoro tightens his grip and picks Kage up, before dumping him to the ground. Kage manages to land in guard.
Kage managing to control the position.
Kage keeping moving, preventing Tokoro from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tokoro looking to pass the guard.
Kage is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T1#
Kage keeping moving, preventing Tokoro from controlling successfully.
Kage is controlling Tokoro's posture.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kage connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CL#
Kage gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kage is working for takedown but Tokoro is calmly controlling the position for now.
A short right from Kage.
Kage misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tokoro misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kage has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tokoro is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD#
Kage lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Kage wants to take a breather but Tokoro is having none of it. #T2#
Tokoro wants to improve his position but Kage is controlling well.
Tokoro is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kage scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kage takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
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!
Kage trying to control the action but Tokoro is working from the bottom.
Tokoro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kage working over Tokoro with some ground and pound. Tokoro looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kage winds up and cracks Tokoro with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kage 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.
Kage is looking to pass Tokoro's guard but actually Tokoro recovers to full guard. #T3#
Tokoro controls Kage momentarily but Kage frees himself.
Tokoro keeping full guard, as Kage tries to pass.
Tokoro seems keen to control Kage's posture.
Tokoro keeping full guard, as Kage tries to pass.
Kage postures up and lands a big shot to Tokoro's brow. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Tokoro is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kage trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kage trying to control the position from guard on top but Tokoro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kage postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Tokoro keeping moving, preventing Kage from controlling successfully.
Kage scoring with some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kage throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tokoro works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kage stopping the sweep attempt from Tokoro.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Raijin Kage dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Hideo Tokoro's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Kage has taken the fight to the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kage.
Tokoro softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kage. #TD2#
Tokoro has picked Kage up - he's going for a ride! Tokoro dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Kage is trying to control but Tokoro passes into side control!
Tokoro tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Kage gets back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kage gets full guard.
Tokoro trying to control the position from guard on top but Kage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Kage lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Kage is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tokoro can do to turn this around?
Kage landing some decent shots from guard.
Tokoro utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kage scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kage is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kage trying to control the position from guard on top but Tokoro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tokoro manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kage manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Hideo Tokoro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Kage manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tokoro manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Tokoro keeping full guard, as Kage tries to pass.
Tokoro being controlled here, momentarily.
Kage distracts Tokoro with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Tokoro trying to control the position. #SUB2#
Tokoro working for submissions but it's allowed Kage to get to half guard. #T3#
Kage wants to take a breather but Tokoro is having none of it.
Tokoro trying to control but Kage postures up.
Raijin Kage overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tokoro is staying active underneath Kage, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Tokoro on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Tokoro tries to roll over but Kage keeps him under control.#SUB#
Kage maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Tokoro could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Kage has cracked it and Tokoro is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Kage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Raijin Kage!
A very excited looking Raijin Kage 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: AMC 010 Bergfried vs Szczesny
Date: Jan 25, 2017

#R1#
Kage leaves Volcanic with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Volcanic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kage.
The fight stays on the outside here - Volcanic looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Volcanic is looking to clinch.
Kage appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kage is looking to slow Volcanic down with leg kicks.
A chopping leg kick lands by Volcanic.
A jab from Volcanic finds it's way through Kage's defenses.
Kage slips a jab and a cross from Volcanic. #TD#
Kage drives through with a takedown into Volcanic's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Kage pushes down on Volcanic's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kage seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Volcanic does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've been hearing good reports from Kage'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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Volcanic is looking for a sweep. Kage is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kage slows the pace down in half guard.
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. Kage connects with a nice short shot to Volcanic's temple. #T1##SUB#
Kage is working for a submission of some sort.
Volcanic holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Kage takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kage is trying to control the action in half guard but Volcanic is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Well, if Kage is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Volcanic is looking to improve his position. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kage scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kage keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kage is nestled in close to Volcanic, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kage missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kage winds up and cracks Volcanic with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Volcanic is looking to control Kage's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Volcanic avoid being mounted?
Kage looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Volcanic with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kage is keen to just control but Volcanic is a slippery customer.#T3#
Kage lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Volcanic is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kage scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kage slips a nice elbow through Volcanic's hands, connecting with Volcanic's forehead.
Kage working Volcanic over with strikes.
Volcanic is looking for a sweep. Kage is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ground and pound from Kage.
Kage lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB#
Kage is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kage prevents Volcanic from improving his position.#T4#
Volcanic on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kage seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Volcanic is looking to control Kage's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Volcanic avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Kage wants to work for an arm triangle but Volcanic is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
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. Kage connects with a nice short shot to Volcanic's temple.
Kage working Volcanic over with strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Volcanic is looking for a sweep. Kage is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Raijin Kage dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Volcanic tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD#
Kage fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Volcanic sprawls well initially but Kage persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Kage lands strikes from half guard.
Kage scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kage trying to pass the guard but Volcanic defending well.
Ground and pound from Kage.
Kage is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Kage landing punches.
Kage landing punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Volcanic really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kage lands with some strikes.#T1##SUB#
Kage looking to secure an arm triangle but Volcanic defends it well.
Kage pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Kage lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Volcanic hang on?
Volcanic tries to reverse the position but Kage maintains control.
Kage is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Volcanic can do to turn this around?
Kage wants to control the pace but Volcanic is squirming around nicely.
Raijin Kage overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kage scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Volcanic?
Kage controlling from the full mount. #T2#
Kage cracks Volcanic with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Volcanic is working to get back to half guard.
Kage lands a big shot there that rocks Volcanic but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kage pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The referee warns Volcanic that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head. #ROC#
Volcanic is rocked!
A nice elbow there by Kage.
Volcanic is still in real trouble! Can Kage finish him?
Kage scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Volcanic?
Kage lands a big shot to the head and Volcanic winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Raijin Kage!
A victorious Raijin Kage thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: EVO 185 Olympics Finals
Date: Dec 29, 2016

#R1##TD2#
Kage drives through with a takedown into guard.
Al Ahwei is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Al Ahwei is looking for a triangle but Kage pushes his legs off easily.
Kage wants to pass the guard but Al Ahwei is keeping the position.#SUB#
Al Ahwei escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kage gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kage postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kage stands up over Al Ahwei, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kage accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Al Ahwei has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Kage is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Al Ahwei.
Al Ahwei is trying to improve his position.
My spies in Brazilian Elite Team inform me that Kage has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T1#
Kage lands an elbow.
Al Ahwei sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Kage wants to work for an arm triangle but Al Ahwei is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kage is trying to control. Al Ahwei wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Al Ahwei regains full guard. Nicely done.
Al Ahwei seems keen to control Kage's posture.#SUB#
Al Ahwei throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T2#
Kage trying to control but Al Ahwei is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Al Ahwei looking for a triangle here. Kage is fighting it but it looks tight! Al Ahwei pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Kage is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Farouk Al Ahwei!
Farouk Al Ahwei decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Raijin Kage stepped up to the mic, saying 'The storm only gets stronger...'.

Event: EVO 280: Beast vs Skif
Date: Nov 24, 2016

#R1#
Kage fails with the takedown.
Kage sets himself, and Firetribe steps forward looking for the clinch! Kage avoids it this time.
Kage 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.
Firetribe cracks the inside of Kage's front leg.
Kage looks to land a body kick but Firetribe moved away.
Firetribe looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Firetribe blocks a head kick by Kage.
Firetribe 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. #TD#
Kage closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Firetribe did well to prevent Kage getting side control.
Firetribe on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kage is looking to advance position but Firetribe won't allow it.
Firetribe is looking for a sweep. Kage is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Kage is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Firetribe doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kage. #SUB#
Kage is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Firetribe is just riding it out for now. Kage eventually gives up the hold. #T1#
Kage thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Firetribe's head. #SUB#
Kage is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Firetribe is just riding it out for now. Kage eventually gives up the hold.
Kage thows a huge punch but Firetribe dodges it nicely.
Firetribe is trying to stand back up but Kage is controlling him #ES2#
Firetribe has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Kage is on him like a limpet, forcing Firetribe back against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Firetribe - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Firetribe can't find room to land a body shot as Kage controls the action. #T2#
Firetribe is pressed up against the cage. Kage has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Firetribe down to the mat. Firetribe avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kage ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Firetribe moves away.
Kage fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Firetribe is out of range.
Firetribe avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Firetribe cracks Kage with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kage throws a body punch but Firetribe moves out of range.
Kage fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Firetribe looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raijin Kage. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice body kick from Firetribe.
Kage jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Firetribe now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kage misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Good leg kick by Firetribe there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
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!
Firetribe scores with a jab. Kage acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kage. Firetribe shrugs it off though.
Kage throws a body kick that misses.
The crowd cheers as Firetribe lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kage doesn't seem phased though.#T3#
Kage walks into a stiff left hand from Firetribe.
Kage pivots, looking for a leg kick but Firetribe is out of range and Kage settles back down.
No luck for Kage with that takedown attempt.
Kage shoots for a double leg takedown but Firetribe sprawls well. He's pushed Kage's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Firetribe.
Firetribe checks a leg kick.
Kage drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kage fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kage throws a low kick but it's checked well by Firetribe.
Kage misses with a head kick.
Firetribe will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A bone on bone clash there as Kage blocks the leg kick.
Kage changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kage pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kage stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Firetribe.
Kage slips a straight right by Firetribe.
Kage 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.
Firetribe doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Raijin Kage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Kage misses with a body shot.
Kage feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Firetribe's calf.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kage fails with a takedown attempt.
Firetribe was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Kage throws a leg kick but Firetribe checks it.
Kage looks to land a body kick but Firetribe moved away.
Firetribe goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kage lands with a thumping leg kick.
Firetribe moves out of range of the body kick from Kage.
Firetribe tries to counter with a clinch but Kage shakes him off and moves away.
Kage misses with a leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Firetribe.
Firetribe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kage sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Firetribe throws a chopping leg kick but Kage manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kage swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Good work by Firetribe as he checks the leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kage, right into the meat.
Kage throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Brother Firetribe will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Kage looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Firetribe unleashes a big counter combination but Kage bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kage scores with a nice body kick.
Firetribe is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Kage feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Firetribe's calf.
Kage fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Firetribe has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A solid leg kick lands there for Firetribe.
A jab from Firetribe does it's job there.
Firetribe just misses with a punch to the body.
Kage throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kage attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Firetribe has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#TD#
Kage changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Firetribe looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#ES2#
Firetribe throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brother Firetribe seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD#
Kage closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Firetribe's guard.#ES2#
Firetribe has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Kage is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Kage being controlled against the cage.
Firetribe stops a takedown attempt from Kage. #T1#
Kage changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Firetribe fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Firetribe scores with a shot to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kage checks a leg kick.
Kage takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kage fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raijin Kage. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Firetribe lands with a hook. Kage tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kage throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Firetribe flicks out a counter leg kick but Kage steps away.
Kage misses with a takedown
and Firetribe counters with a stiff right hand.
Firetribe scores with a kick to the midsection.
Kage throws a body kick that misses
and Firetribe counters with a nice kick to the body. #T2#
Firetribe doesn't manage to clinch there - Kage circles away.
Kage changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Firetribe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD#
Kage shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Kage was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Kage swings around for an armbar but Firetribe sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Kage's guard.
Firetribe is stalling in the full guard.
Kage trying to control the position.
Firetribe passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Well, if Firetribe is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Firetribe tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kage knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Firetribe tries to stand but can't do so whilst Kage controls his leg. #T3#
Kage trying to control here.
Kage works his way to full guard. Good work.
Firetribe sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Firetribe stopping the sweep attempt from Kage.
Firetribe sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Kage working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Firetribe doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Firetribe manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Firetribe is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Firetribe has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kage is proving hard to escape from. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Kage throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kage might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kage has a closed guard, preventing Firetribe from standing up.
Firetribe slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Brother Firetribe has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kage tries to bench press Firetribe off him but Firetribe keeps the position.
Firetribe controlling the position.
Kage tries to improve position but can't.
Firetribe controls the position. #SU2#
Firetribe stands up and beckons Kage to his feet.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brother Firetribe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Firetribe moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kage!
Kage sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Firetribe stuns Kage with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kage throws a body kick that misses
and Firetribe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Firetribe throws out a loose jab but Kage uses good head movement to avoid it.
Firetribe looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Firetribe sizes up Kage with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kage throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kage tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kage throws a push kick but Firetribe slaps the foot to one side.
Kage misses with a leg kick
and Firetribe counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kage's knee momentarily.
Kage looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Firetribe is fending him off so far but Kage persists. Nope, Firetribe circles away and we're back to standing.
Firetribe throws a jab when Kage was well out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kage tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Firetribe is able to avoid easily.
A little jabbing left from Firetribe on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kage throws a push kick but Firetribe slaps the foot to one side.
Firetribe lands a nice looking body kick.#T1#
Kage thows a leg kick but Firetribe checks it
and Firetribe counters with a thumping low kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kage tries for a takedown but Firetribe sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kage will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Kage shoots in for a takedown but Firetribe shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raijin Kage. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kage thows a leg kick but Firetribe checks it
and Firetribe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kage steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Firetribe. That one must have hurt.
Firetribe misses with the combination.
Kage attempts a counter takedown but Firetribe avoids it well and moves away.
Kage finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Firetribe, right into the meat.
Firetribe connects with a jab.
Kage explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Firetribe checks the leg kick.#CL#
Kage rushes Firetribe and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kage drops down looking for an ankle pick but Firetribe pulls his leg out and moves away.
Firetribe lands a front kick.#T2#
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!
Kage sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kage chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Firetribe can pounce on him.
Kage fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kage moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromFiretribe.
Firetribe misses with a head kick.
Kage half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kage fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Firetribe steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kage.
Firetribe lands a head kick. Kage smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A head kick by Kage misses
and Firetribe counters with a nice leg kick.
Kage lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Firetribe lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kage tries to work over Firetribe's front leg with a kick but Firetribe checks it.
A shot to the body from Kage misses
letting Firetribe counter with a right hand.
Firetribe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kage throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Brother Firetribe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Kage throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kage throws a push kick but Firetribe slaps the foot to one side.
Firetribe lands with a kick to the temple. Kage shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CUT2#
It looks like Raijin Kage has been cut.
Firetribe darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kage ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Firetribe moves away.
Kage misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kage throws a low kick but it's checked well by Firetribe.
Kage walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Firetribe lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kage will feel that in the morning.
Firetribe takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #CL2#
Firetribe gets a clinch.
Firetribe tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kage avoids it.
Firetribe throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kage blocks it with crossed arms.
Firetribe trying to stall but Kage improves his position.
Kage on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kage misses with a hook to the ribs. #T4#
Firetribe misses with a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Kage has picked Firetribe up - he's going for a ride! Kage dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Firetribe avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kage. #SUB#
Kage is looking for a kimura but Firetribe is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kage to get the leverage.
Raijin Kage has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kage is trying to control. Firetribe wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Firetribe holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Firetribe is refusing to be controlled, as Kage sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Firetribe is defending against the submission attempts here by Kage.
Firetribe is trying to control but can't.
Firetribe regains full guard. Nicely done.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brother Firetribe!
During a confident post fight interview, Brother Firetribe thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Raijin Kage stepped up to the mic, saying 'The storm only gets stronger...'.

Event: EVO 238: Tires vs Shillings
Date: Apr 14, 2016

#R1#
Kage sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Hanak keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kage scores with a kick to the midsection.
Kage misses with a low kick.
Kage throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hanak. That's going to slow Kage down.
Kage fails with a takedown attempt.
Kage throws a leg kick
and Hanak counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kage lands a head kick!
Hanak dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kage. That did some damage!
Hanak misses with a kick to the body.
Nice shot lands for Hanak.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Kage closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hanak to the mat! Hanak manages to get full guard.
Kage stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hanak swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kage in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hanak keeping full guard, as Kage tries to pass. #T1#
Kage trying to control the position from guard on top but Hanak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kage trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Hanak manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
Kage looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hanak passes into half guard.
Hanak sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kage defending well though.
Hanak thows a huge punch but Kage dodges it nicely.
Hanak is trying to control. Kage wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hanak seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Hanak wants to control but Kage is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Kage looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
Hanak tries to pass to full mount but Kage defends it.
Hanak wants to take a breather but Kage is having none of it. #SUB2#
Kage is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hanak pulls his head out easily.
Kage has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hanak is working away from the top position though.
Kage wants to improve his position but Hanak is controlling well.
Kage has a hand on Hanak's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Hanak takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Kage is squirming around, avoiding Hanak's attempts to control the action. #T3#
Kage is looking to get to half guard.
Kage gets back to half guard.
Kage regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Kage looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kage keeping moving, preventing Hanak from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Hanak avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Our spies down at at Thirteenth Legion MMA inform us that Kage has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Kage looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Kage is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hanak is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Kage looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hanak passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Kage actively working from the bottom here.#T4#
The fighters are battling for position here. Kage manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kage is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kage is striking from the bottom but Hanak uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Hanak is keen to just control but Kage is a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hanak throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hanak is looking to take a break and control but Kage is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hanak is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hanak lands strikes from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lukas Hanak dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
A solid body kick from Kage.
Hanak throws a body punch but Kage moves out of range.
Kage fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hanak has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kage moves forwards but Hanak connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kage throws a lazy body kick
and Hanak counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hanak connects with a nice looking jab.
Kage walks into a left hand.
Hanak keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nice shot by Hanak.
A cross from Hanak lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kage lands a leg kick that knocks Hanak off balance momentarily.
Hanak with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hanak is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kage can do to turn this around?
That kick from Kage tenderised Hanak's leg. Hanak is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hanak uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kage.
Hanak lands with a shot to the body.
Kage looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kage blocks a jab.
Kage has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kage there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hanak throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kage is looking to land body kicks.#T1#
Kage shoots in for a takedown but Hanak shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lukas Hanak is winning the standup battle so far.
Hanak cracks a nice hook into Kage's ribs.
Hanak avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hanak throws out a powerful jab.
Hanak misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kage.
Kage shoots and misses
and Hanak counters with a nice body shot.
Kage tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hanak sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kage somewhat.
Hanak throws a counter high kick but Kage was just alert enough to avoid it.
Lukas Hanak has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raijin Kage.
Hanak dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kage. That did some damage!
Hanak blocks a leg kick.
Kage keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kage, right into the meat.
Kage throws a low kick but Hanak avoids it.
Hanak throws a leg kick but Kage sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kage shoots in for a double leg but Hanak sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hanak throwing a counter right hand but Kage manages to avoid it.#T2#
Hanak fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kage.
Good exchange - Hanak coming out on top.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hanak throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hanak jabs at Kage's body.
Hanak will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And Kage tries to counter it with a takedown but Hanak pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A head kick misses from Kage.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hanak.
Kage goes for a double leg but Hanak avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hanak continues to drive forward.
Kage throws a head kick but Hanak moves out of range.
Hanak clobbers Kage with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kage doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A lazy left from Hanak finds it's target.
Hanak stuffs the takedown attempt from Kage. Kage gets slowly back to his feet.
Kage walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hanak throws the left hand but Kage avoids the punch easily.
Kage changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hanak keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lukas Hanak is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
A punch lands to the side of Kage 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kage swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kage pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kage takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Crunch! Kage slams his shin into Hanak's torso.
Kage tries to close the distance and clinch but Hanak swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hanak wants to land a leg kick but Kage is out of range.
Hanak lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kage circles away quickly and effectively.
Hanak looks to land a right hand but Kage moved out of range.
Kage on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hanak misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kage scores with a nice body kick.
Kage throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hanak counters with a good low kick that Kage was not able to check.
Hanak thumps Kage with a low kick.
Kage misses with a kick to the body
enabling Hanak to counter with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kage keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hanak.
Hanak is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kage throws a hook but Hanak avoids it easily.
Kage's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kage throws a half hearted mid kick.#T4#
Hanak catches Kage with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hanak scores with a hook to the body. Kage takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Raijin Kage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kage walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#ROC#
Kage is rocked!
Nice uppercut there from Hanak.
Kage is still on wobbly legs! Can Hanak finish him?
Nice body kick from Hanak.
Kage is breathing heavily.
Hanak digs a good body shot into Kage's ribs.
Hanak scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hanak flashes Kage a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Kage's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Kage crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Hanak punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lukas Hanak!
After winning the bout, Lukas Hanak thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Raijin Kage stepped up to the mic, saying 'The storm only gets stronger...'.

Event: EVO 236: Seia vs Kakoullis
Date: Mar 31, 2016

#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kage is defended easily by Hawkins.
Hawkins is looking for a counter combo.
Kage shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hawkins throws a chopping leg kick but Kage manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hawkins lands a slapping body shot.
Good work by Hawkins as he checks the leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Kage. Those never looked like landing.
Kage fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hawkins blocks a head kick by Kage.
Hawkins takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kage throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kage shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hawkins defends it nicely.
Lamont Hawkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raijin Kage.
Kage tries to clinch up.
Kage throws a leg kick that misses.
Kage sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Hawkins getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
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!
Hawkins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kage.
Kage misses with a body kick.
Hawkins seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Hawkins has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Razor Sharp Training Systems in the buildup to the fight.#T1#
Hawkins misses with a body kick.
A punch lands to the side of Kage 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hawkins chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kage can pounce on him.
Raijin Kage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kage dives in and grabs Hawkins's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hawkins pushes down on Kage's head and hops out.
Nice uppercut there from Hawkins.
Hawkins with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kage has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hawkins.
Kage throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nice body punch from Kage.
Kage throws a solid leg kick but Hawkins takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kage.
Kage throws a leg kick
letting Hawkins counter with a right hand.
Kage changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hawkins tries to avoid it but Kage manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hawkins to the ground. Hawkins escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
As Kage tries to get set, Hawkins tries to push him back and clinch up but Kage manages to avoid the attempt.
Hawkins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hawkins with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kage checks a leg kick.
Kage changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Good leg kick by Kage there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kage misses with a low kick as Hawkins jumps back.
Kage shoots in looking for a takedown. Hawkins tries to sprawl out of it but Kage keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hawkins manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A little feinted left hand from Hawkins on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
Hawkins throws a head kick that Kage semi-blocks.
Hawkins bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kage's head.
Kage throws a quick inside leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Hawkins checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kage moves out of range of the body kick from Hawkins.
Hawkins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kage cracks the inside of Hawkins's front leg.
Hawkins looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Good leg kick by Hawkins there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kage throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kage doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Hawkins to counter with a crisp jab.
Kage lands with a nice body kick.
Kage scores with a leg kick.
Hawkins scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kage in his tracks. #T3#
Hawkins takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hawkins is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kage connects with a leg kick. Hawkins looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hawkins buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kage throws a sloppy head kick and Hawkins moves out of range easily.
Hawkins cracks the inside of Kage's front leg.
Kage pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kage shoots for a takedown but Hawkins saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hawkins checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hawkins throws a solid leg kick but Kage takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hawkins.
Hawkins looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kage shoots and misses
and Hawkins cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hawkins is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hawkins is looking to clinch but Kage is avoiding it.
A head kick misses from Kage.
Kage throws a body kick that misses.
Kage misses with a head kick.
Kage throws a head kick that misses.
Jab by Hawkins.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kage takes one to the chin there.
Hawkins tries a head kick but it misses. #T4#
Hawkins cracks Kage with a good jab.
Hawkins connects with a body shot.
Hawkins darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hawkins connects with a solid leg kick.
Hawkins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kage.
Kage digs a good hook to Hawkins's body.
Hawkins throws a body shot but no joy.
Kage throws a quick inside leg kick.
A low kick from Kage misses
and Hawkins counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kage is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hawkins sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hawkins tries to counter by clinching up but Kage breaks away and moves out of range.
Kage keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hawkins scores with a kick to the midsection.
Hawkins stuns Kage with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hawkins lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kage's sensitive parts.
Hawkins keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kage changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hawkins tries to avoid it but Kage manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hawkins to the ground. Hawkins escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hawkins seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Hawkins is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hawkins scores with a jab to the body.
Kage misses with a leg kick #CL#
and Hawkins counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hawkins.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lamont Hawkins dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
No joy there for Hawkins, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kage scores with a kick to the body.
Kage lands with a nice body punch.
Hawkins lands a nice shot to the body.
Kage scores with the left hand. Hawkins knows he should have avoided that one.
Kage takes one on the button.
Kage misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hawkins lands a head kick!
Kage misses with a head kick.
Kage throws a push kick but Hawkins slaps the foot to one side.
Kage moves out of range as Hawkins throws a body kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hawkins. That's going to slow Kage down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kage lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hawkins's sensitive parts.
Kage turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hawkins fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kage tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Kage might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Hawkins has got the better of the exchanges.
The fighters circling - Hawkins throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A slow jab from Hawkins misses its intended target.
Hawkins lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T1#
Kage misses with a low kick.
Hawkins is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kage.
Lamont Hawkins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hawkins moves out of range of the body kick.
Kage looks to land a body kick but Hawkins moved away.
Hawkins connects with the punch.
Kage looks to land a body kick but Hawkins moved away.
Kage misses with a leg kick
and Hawkins counters with a good low kick that Kage was not able to check.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kage!
Kage shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kage moves out of range of the body kick.
Hawkins avoids the head kick by Kage.
Hawkins throws a combination. Kage tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Hawkins throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kage throws a sloppy head kick and Hawkins moves out of range easily.
Kage throws a leg kick
and Hawkins counters with a good, hard body kick but Kage shrugs it off.
Kage is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kage closes the distance but Hawkins moves to the side
and Hawkins counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hawkins fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kage has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kage avoids the head kick by Hawkins. #T2#
Hawkins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hawkins checks a leg kick nicely.
Kage throws a wild body kick that Hawkins sees coming a mile off.
Hawkins avoids the head kick by Kage.
As Kage backs away, Hawkins returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Kage wants to land a leg kick but Hawkins is out of range.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nice takedown defense from Hawkins. No joy for Kage on that attempt.
Kage fails with a takedown attempt. #CL#
Hawkins takes the fight into the clinch.
A short right from Hawkins on the inside.
Hawkins taking a breather.
Hawkins lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kage has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hawkins is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Lamont Hawkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raijin Kage.
Hawkins misses with the head strike.
Kage is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hawkins gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#T3#
Hawkins misses with a punch to the body.
Kage tries for a takedown. No joy. #BC#
Hawkins breaks the clinch.
Kage takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kage pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hawkins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And Kage tries to counter it with a takedown but Hawkins pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hawkins lands a nice looking body shot.
Kage is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hawkins rather than just go for the knockout.
Kage throws a low kick, looking for Hawkins's leg but Hawkins calmly moves out of range.
Hawkins is looking to slow Kage down with leg kicks.
Hawkins scores with a nice strike.#ROC#
Kage is rocked!
Kage gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Hawkins gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lamont Hawkins!
Lamont Hawkins decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Raijin Kage had this to say: 'The storm only gets stronger...'.

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