Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: AD475: I can(t)
Date: Aug 19, 2017

#R1#
Dōraku lunges at Rusted with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rusted's hand.
Jab by Rusted.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dōraku. Rusted does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Dōraku finds it's way through Rusted's defenses.
Dōraku misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rusted lands with an uppercut that bounces Dōraku off the cage and back into range.
Dōraku slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Rusted slips a jab and a cross from Dōraku.
Jethro Rusted seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rusted scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rusted lands a jab to Dōraku's midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rusted jabs Dōraku to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Good standup being displayed there by Rusted as he connects with a hook.
Rusted has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Coffee Shop in the buildup to the fight.
Dōraku ducks under a wild hook from Rusted.
Dōraku throws the left hand but Rusted avoids the punch easily.
Rusted on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Dōraku throws a sloppy head kick and Rusted moves out of range easily.
Rusted comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rusted tries to land a leg kick but Dōraku saw it coming and moves away. #T1#
Dōraku throws a head kick but Rusted moves out of range.
Rusted lands with a hook. Dōraku tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Dōraku misses with a few strikes there.
Rusted moves out of range of the strikes.
Dōraku throws a hook but Rusted blocks it.
Rusted scores with a jab. Dōraku acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Dōraku swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rusted counters with a thumping low kick.
Dōraku needs to keep his hands up - Rusted had a free shot at his head there.
Dōraku misses with a double jab.
A left lands for Rusted.
Rusted misses with a wild body shot.
Dōraku will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Niten Dōraku is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rusted tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dōraku was well out of range. Poor timing from Rusted.
Dōraku looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dōraku lands a lovely overhand right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rusted lands with a thumping leg kick. #T2#
Rusted lands with a kick to the ribs.
Rusted closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CUT#
It looks like Niten Dōraku has been cut.
Dōraku looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dōraku lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rusted circles away quickly and effectively.
Dōraku rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rusted moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rusted takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Rusted blocks a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dōraku. Rusted does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rusted shoots in and drives through. Dōraku sprawls well.
A head kick misses from Dōraku.
Dōraku has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dōraku there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rusted keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dōraku.
Rusted connects with an inside leg kick.
Rusted thows a body kick. Dōraku tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Rusted lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rusted moves away from the strike by Dōraku. #T3#
Dōraku misses with an uppercut. Rusted saw that one coming.
Rusted misses with a series of wild punches.
Rusted feints and then cracks Dōraku's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dōraku down.
Some bone on bone action there as Dōraku checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
As Rusted backs off Dōraku throws a huge counter combo but Rusted manages to avoid it all.
Rusted connects with an inside leg kick.
Dōraku closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Dōraku misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rusted keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dōraku.
Rusted is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rusted.
Dōraku throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rusted throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rusted scores with a jab to the body.
Rusted takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing? #T4#
Rusted plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice shot lands for Rusted.
Dōraku is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rusted.
Rusted moves out of range as Dōraku strikes.
Rusted shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jethro Rusted. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dōraku misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rusted scores with a leg kick.
Dōraku takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rusted gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dōraku.
Dōraku blocks a low kick nicely.
Dōraku swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dōraku 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.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dōraku moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rusted lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dōraku at a distance.
Dōraku pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dōraku misses with a double jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jethro Rusted will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Niten Dōraku's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Nice defenses there by Rusted.
Rusted misses with a wild body shot.
Rusted misses with a body kick.
Dōraku displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rusted.
Rusted is looking to slow Dōraku down with leg kicks.
Rusted moves out of range of the strikes.
Rusted attempts a counter takedown but Dōraku avoids it well and moves away.
Rusted fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dōraku throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rusted sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dōraku scores with a head kick. Rusted tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rusted misses with a jab to the body
and Dōraku counters with a head kick. That will keep Rusted thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Rusted scores with a jab.
Rusted lands with a cross.
Dōraku stuffs the takedown.
Rusted throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Niten Dōraku is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Rusted throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dōraku on the side of the head.
Rusted lands a jab.
Dōraku misses with an uppercut.
No joy there for Dōraku, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rusted connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dōraku. Dōraku circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dōraku tries to bum rush Rusted with a series of wild strikes but Rusted uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rusted is looking to chop away at Dōraku's legs.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rusted.
Dōraku throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rusted changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Rusted uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dōraku.
Dōraku's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rusted bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dōraku's head backwards.
Dōraku waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rusted.
Rusted lands with an uppercut that bounces Dōraku off the cage and back into range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dōraku is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rusted.
Dōraku misses with a few strikes there. #T2#
Rusted moves out of range of the strikes.
Dōraku takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Rusted tries to land a front kick but Dōraku steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dōraku throws a lazy head kick
and Rusted counters with a nice leg kick.
Rusted tries to land a front kick but Dōraku steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dōraku keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dōraku throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rusted misses with a hook
and Dōraku counters with a left and a right that stings Rusted.
Dōraku is breathing heavily.
Rusted scores with a leg kick.
Dōraku takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dōraku throws a hook but Rusted avoids it easily.
Dōraku throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rusted.
Rusted jabs at Dōraku's body.
Dōraku throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rusted moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T3#
Rusted lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jethro Rusted is winning the standup battle so far.
Rusted punishes Dōraku's body with a nice straight punch.
Dōraku has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rusted.
Dōraku on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rusted slips a jab and a cross from Dōraku.
Rusted appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Rusted lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Dōraku has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Dōraku steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Rusted. That one must have hurt.
Dōraku swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rusted tries to counter with a takedown but Dōraku is quick to defend against it.
Rusted throws a quick inside leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rusted.
Dōraku misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dōraku moves out of range of the body kick from Rusted.
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!
Rusted dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dōraku. That did some damage!
Donk. Dōraku catches Rusted right on the button with a cross.
Dōraku takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T4#
Rusted lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Dōraku misses with the combination.
Dōraku takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rusted scores with a leg kick.
Rusted with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rusted explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Rusted slips a jab and a cross from Dōraku.
Rusted moves into range and connects with a jab.
Dōraku tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dōraku avoids a kick to the body.
Rusted steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dōraku.
Rusted throws a series of punches but Dōraku avoids them all with ease.
The crowd cheers as Rusted lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dōraku doesn't seem phased though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jethro Rusted dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Niten Dōraku's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Dōraku doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rusted pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A big left from Rusted misses.
Dōraku pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rusted jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Rusted scores with a body shot.
Dōraku throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD#
so Rusted counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Dōraku is wriggling around but Rusted manages to pass to half guard. #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rusted is trying to control the action in half guard but Dōraku is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rusted looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dōraku with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Rusted drops an elbow to the side of Dōraku's head.
Dōraku trying to control from the bottom.
Rusted lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!#SUB#
Rusted seems to be working for a kimura but Dōraku defends the submission attempt.#T1#
Rusted wants to take a breather but Dōraku is having none of it.
Rusted wants to pass to mount but Dōraku is defending the position.
Dōraku wants to control but Rusted passes into side.
Rusted is looking to take a break and control but Dōraku is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rusted postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rusted wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dōraku keeps working.
Dōraku tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Rusted cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Rusted looking to control but Dōraku is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Rusted fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Rusted can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dōraku is looking to escape.
Rusted is really struggling to control Dōraku but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Jethro Rusted is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Dōraku is desperately trying to improve his position but Rusted has a good base and remains in mount.
Dōraku tries to hold on but Rusted pushes him away.
Dōraku is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Niten Dōraku has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dōraku is wriggling around trying to escape.
Rusted tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Rusted wants to control the pace but Dōraku is squirming around nicely.
Rusted is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Dōraku can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Rusted is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dōraku can do to turn this around?
Rusted looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Dōraku is working to get back to half guard. #T4#
Dōraku is squirming around, avoiding Rusted's attempts to control the action.
Rusted takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Dōraku really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Rusted wants to control the pace but Dōraku is squirming around nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dōraku looks very frustrated and is flailing away with strikes from the bottom. His corner are telling him to stay calm.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jethro Rusted showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rusted 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jethro Rusted!
Jethro Rusted thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: AD467: ReMotus
Date: Jul 23, 2017

#R1#
Silsa lands a really nice looking cross but Dōraku seems unphased.
Dōraku slips a straight right by Silsa.
We've been informed that Silsa has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Silsa scores with a sloppy right hand. Dōraku should have avoided that one. #CUT2#
It looks like Niten Dōraku has been cut.
Dōraku throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A punch combination from Dōraku misses.
Silsa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dōraku uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Silsa.
A telegraphed right hand from Silsa misses the target.
As Silsa tries to get set, Dōraku tries to push him back and clinch up but Silsa manages to avoid the attempt.
Dōraku throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Silsa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd cheers as Silsa lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dōraku doesn't seem phased though.
Silsa looks to land a left hand but Dōraku moved out of range nicely.
Dōraku lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Good standup being displayed there by Dōraku as he connects with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silsa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dōraku paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dōraku throws a right hand that Silsa ducks under and follows up with a left that Silsa also avoids with ease.
Dōraku throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dōraku ducks right into an uppercut from Silsa. #TD2#
Silsa closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #T1#
Silsa creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Dōraku sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Dōraku gets back to half guard.
Silsa with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Dōraku tries to roll over but Silsa keeps him under control.
Silsa is looking to advance position but Dōraku won't allow it.
Dōraku wants to get back to his feet.
Dōraku is looking for a sweep. Silsa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Still in half guard, Silsa seems content to control.
Silsa passes the guard and advances to mount! #T2#
Dōraku wants to control but Silsa is having none of it.
Dōraku really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #SUB2#
Silsa goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Dōraku is on top in guard.
Dōraku has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Silsa is proving hard to escape from.
Dōraku is looking to work some ground and pound but Silsa has wrist control.#T3#
Dōraku trying to control but Silsa is working from the bottom.
Silsa working a defensive guard here.
Dōraku is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Silsa can't keep his opponent in guard - Dōraku advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dōraku is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Dōraku seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Silsa does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dōraku passes into side control, despite Silsa's attempt to control the position.
Silsa tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Silsa is still trying to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Niten Dōraku will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Niten Dōraku's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Silsa takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A big right from Silsa misses.
Silsa moves away from the strike by Dōraku.
Silsa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dōraku looks to throw the jab but Silsa is out of range.
Dōraku lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nice shot lands for Silsa.
Dōraku throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Silsa.
Silsa throws out a loose jab but Dōraku uses good head movement to avoid it.
Silsa lands with a nice combination. Dōraku backs away looking to recover.
Niten Dōraku is winning the standup battle so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dōraku misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Silsa defending well as Dōraku loads up on a big left hand.
Dōraku ducks under a wild hook from Silsa.
It looked like Dōraku was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Dōraku misses with a double jab.
Silsa feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dōraku's calf.
Dōraku swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T1#
Dōraku misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Silsa changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dōraku tries to avoid it but Silsa manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dōraku to the ground. Dōraku escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dōraku darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dōraku scores with a nice right hand.
Silsa keeps the fight on the outside.
Silsa wants to counter with a clinch but Dōraku pushes him away.
Dōraku throws a hook to the side of Silsa's head but Silsa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Silsa swings widly with a right hand
and Dōraku counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dōraku throws a head kick that misses.
Dōraku is looking to clinch.
Silsa wants to slow Dōraku down by chopping away at his legs.
Dōraku is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Silsa throws a poor cross that misses
and Dōraku counters with a one-two to the body.
Dōraku tries to clinch up but Silsa circles away and keeps his distance.
Niten Dōraku is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Silsa takes a swing at Dōraku's ribcage but misses.
Silsa just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromDōraku.
Silsa looks to land a right hand but Dōraku moved out of range.#T2#
Dōraku pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dōraku is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Silsa can do to turn this around?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dōraku throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Silsa.
Dōraku keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Silsa.
Silsa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Silsa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dōraku uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Silsa.
Dōraku looks to land a right hand but Silsa moved out of range.
Silsa moves forwards but Dōraku connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dōraku thows a left - swing and a miss!
Silsa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dōraku avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dōraku displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Silsa throws out the jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Silsa.
Silsa lands a nice looking body shot.
A head kick misses from Dōraku.
Dōraku ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Silsa moves away.
Niten Dōraku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Silsa scores with a punch to the head.
Silsa takes one to the side of the head.
Silsa takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dōraku misses with a series of wild punches.
Silsa's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dōraku under the eye.#CL#
Dōraku gets a clinch. #BC#
Dōraku breaks from the clinch.
Dōraku uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Silsa.
A little feinted left hand from Dōraku on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
No joy there for Dōraku, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Silsa getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dōraku throws a head kick that misses
and Silsa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#
Niten Dōraku's cut is getting worse.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silsa connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dōraku. Dōraku circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#ROC2#
Dōraku is rocked!#T4#
Dōraku tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Silsa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dōraku takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Oh Dōraku is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Silsa lands with a good body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Silsa throws an overhand right that drops Dōraku like a sack of potatoes! Silsa dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pertti Silsa!
Pertti Silsa gave a mention to Zenith Nutrition (160q/225$) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: AD460: Mister Tibbs
Date: Jul 01, 2017

#R1#
Mytilinaios dips to his left and cracks Dōraku with an uppercut!
Sloppy strikes from Dōraku. Those never looked like landing.
Mytilinaios fakes the leg kick and cracks Dōraku in the body.
Mytilinaios jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dōraku looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mytilinaios misses with a looping left.
Dōraku lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Mytilinaios scores with a shot to the body.
Mytilinaios jabs Dōraku to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dōraku thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice uppercut lands for Mytilinaios. That snapped Dōraku's head back.
Mytilinaios throws a shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL#
Mytilinaios clinches with his opponent.
Mytilinaios lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dōraku backwards.
Mytilinaios throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dōrakus head.
Mytilinaios lands a hook that snaps the head of Dōraku backwards.
Good body shot from Mytilinaios.
Mytilinaios lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mytilinaios misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mytilinaios misses with the head strike.
Mytilinaios misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
Dōraku is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mytilinaios to keep the fight standing.
Dōraku fails to pull guard.
Mytilinaios pushes Dōraku back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mytilinaios misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mytilinaios throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dōraku looks winded!
Mytilinaios pushes Dōraku back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Mytilinaios.
Mytilinaios lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mytilinaios stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dōraku blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dōraku is looking to break free of the clinch but Mytilinaios has double underhooks.
Mytilinaios misses with a punch to the body.
Dōraku has Mytilinaios pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mytilinaios manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kostas Mytilinaios has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Niten Dōraku.
Mytilinaios throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dōrakus head.
Mytilinaios lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mytilinaios lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from Mytilinaios on the inside. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mytilinaios goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dōraku wants to break free but Mytilinaios has control.
Mytilinaios cracks Dōraku with a nice body shot.
Dōraku jumps guard but Mytilinaios turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Dōraku takes a shot to the head.
Mytilinaios lands a body punch. #TD#
Mytilinaios turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Mytilinaios manages to end up in side control.
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.#SUB#
Mytilinaios tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Dōraku trying to remain calm as Mytilinaios controls from the top position.#SUB#
Mytilinaios is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dōraku knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mytilinaios tries to advance to mount but can't. #T3#
Dōraku tries to improve position but can't.
Mytilinaios trying to control the position but Dōraku is working away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mytilinaios tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SUB#
Mytilinaios is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dōraku has escaped the position, nice work there.
Dōraku misses with an elbow from the bottom.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mytilinaios advances to full mount.
Mytilinaios can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dōraku is looking to escape. #SUB#
Mytilinaios wants to finish this one by submission but Dōraku is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Mytilinaios.
Mytilinaios avoids the attempt from Dōraku to control.#SUB#
Mytilinaios goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Dōraku is on top in guard.
Mytilinaios keeping full guard, as Dōraku tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kostas Mytilinaios dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Dōraku fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dōraku misses with a straight right.
Mytilinaios throws a looping overhand right but Dōraku ducks down to avoid it.
Mytilinaios swings widly with a right hand
enabling Dōraku to counter with a crisp jab.
Dōraku lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Mytilinaios lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dōraku at a distance.
Dōraku tries to bum rush Mytilinaios with a series of wild strikes but Mytilinaios uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mytilinaios misses the shot to the body.
Mytilinaios's corner calls for a 1-2. Mytilinaios obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mytilinaios blocks a head kick by Dōraku.
Mytilinaios throws a sloppy head kick and Dōraku moves out of range easily.
Mytilinaios lands a nice shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mytilinaios connects with a body shot that sends Dōraku's belly button to the back.
Dōraku is breathing heavily.
Dōraku gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mytilinaios. Dōraku does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mytilinaios connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mytilinaios is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dōraku can do to turn this around?#T1#
Mytilinaios works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mytilinaios lands a nice looking body kick.
A shot to the liver by Mytilinaios. Beautiful body shot.
Dōraku throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mytilinaios lands a glancing blow to the side of Dōraku's head.
Dōraku takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #ROC#
Dōraku is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Niten Dōraku has been cut.#TD#
Mytilinaios looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Dōraku is still in real trouble! Can Mytilinaios finish him?
Mytilinaios passes Dōraku's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Mytilinaios seems to be looking for submissions.
Dōraku seems to have recovered his senses.
Dōraku wants to improve his position but Mytilinaios is controlling well. #SUB#
Mytilinaios is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mytilinaios tries to pass to full mount but Dōraku defends it. #T2#
Mytilinaios is looking to take a break and control but Dōraku is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mytilinaios is looking to advance position but Dōraku won't allow it.
Dōraku holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SUB#
Mytilinaios has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Dōraku defend it? Mytilinaios steps over the head and cranks it - Dōraku is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Mytilinaios!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kostas Mytilinaios!
After winning the bout, Kostas Mytilinaios thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: AD454: Give him some Hell...
Date: Jun 10, 2017

#R1#
A punch combination from Dōraku misses.
Wei throws a predictable looking body shot
and Dōraku counters with a left and a right that stings Wei.
Dōraku displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT#
It looks like Zhengtao Wei has been cut.
Both fighters circling a little - Wei finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Dōraku throws a series of punches but Wei avoids them all with ease.
Nice jab there from Dōraku.
Dōraku lands a jab to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice sprawl there from Dōraku as Wei shoots in.
Dōraku tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wei paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dōraku throws a hook but Wei blocks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wei. Dōraku does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wei throws a nice head kick! #CUT2#
It looks like Niten Dōraku has been cut.
The fighters circling - Dōraku throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wei takes one to the side of the head.
Wei tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dōraku sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wei somewhat.#T1#
Wei ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dōraku moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Dōraku misses the target.
Dōraku will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wei looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A punch combination from Dōraku misses.
Dōraku chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wei can pounce on him.
Dōraku takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Wei comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Niten Dōraku is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice body punch from Wei.
Dōraku takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dōraku is breathing heavily.
Wei jabs Dōraku right on the nose. Dōraku blinks but takes it well.
Wei connects with a right hand. Dōraku shakes it off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wei scores with a leg kick.
Wei misses with a head kick.
Wei is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dōraku rather than just go for the knockout.#T2#
Dōraku throws a series of punches but Wei avoids them all with ease. #TD2#
Dōraku gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Wei won't allow Dōraku to sweep him here.
Wei tries to free his leg and advance position but Dōraku is retaining full guard.
Wei throws a big elbow that misses.
Wei throws an elbow that misses. Dōraku uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Wei's guard. Nice move by Dōraku!#REVR#
Dōraku wants to get up but he can't break Wei's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Wei looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dōraku is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Wei escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dōraku gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Dōraku wants to stand but Wei has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Dōraku is pushing down on Wei's leg trying to pass to half guard. Wei is fighting to maintain full guard but Dōraku has managed to sneak the leg through.
Wei tries to roll over but Dōraku keeps him under control.#SU#
Dōraku stands up and beckons Wei to join him on the feet.
A slow jab from Wei misses its intended target.
Dōraku dodges the punch combination from Wei.
Dōraku looks to land a right hand but Wei moved out of range.
Dōraku scores with a crisp jab that stopped Wei in his tracks.
Wei scores with a head kick. Dōraku tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#T4#
Wei shoots for a double leg takedown but Dōraku sprawls well. He's pushed Wei's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Niten Dōraku has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zhengtao Wei.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wei. That's going to slow Dōraku down.
A punch combination from Dōraku misses.
Wei throws a looping overhand right but Dōraku ducks down to avoid it.
Dōraku closes the distance but Wei moves to the side
and Wei connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wei shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dōraku as he avoids it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body kick from Wei.
Wei shoots for a double leg takedown but Dōraku sprawls well. He's pushed Wei's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dōraku missing with a left hand there. Wei was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wei lands a head kick! #CUT2#
Niten Dōraku's cut is getting worse.
Wei throws a big shot that misses.
Dōraku keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nice body kick there by Wei.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Zhengtao Wei will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Wei goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Zhengtao Wei seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wei showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dōraku.
Dōraku throws the left hand but Wei avoids the punch easily.
Dōraku throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dōraku moves in looking to clinch but Wei pushes him off.
Dōraku lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Wei backs up against the cage.
Dōraku slips a jab and a cross from Wei.
Dōraku lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wei circles away quickly and effectively.
Wei looks to score with a jab to the body but Dōraku is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Wei, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dōraku moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wei uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dōraku.
Dōraku on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Dōraku does it's job there.#T1#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Dōraku. Wei shrugs it off though.
Wei shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #ROC#
Wei is rocked!
Wei shoots and misses
and Dōraku counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Niten Dōraku!
During a confident post fight interview, Niten Dōraku thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: AD452: The Truth #34
Date: Jun 03, 2017

#R1#
Dōraku keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vasilyevich.
Vasilyevich dodges the punch combination from Dōraku.
A combination from Dōraku does no damage.
A little feinted left hand from Vasilyevich on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Vasilyevich staying out of range there.
Ivan Vasilyevich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice straight punches there by Dōraku. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dōraku.
Vasilyevich looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dōraku is fending him off so far but Vasilyevich persists. Nope, Dōraku circles away and we're back to standing.
Dōraku throws out a counter right but Vasilyevich avoids it with no problem.
Vasilyevich looks for the body kick but Dōraku saw that one coming.
Dōraku 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.
Vasilyevich throws a leg kick which misses Dōraku's front leg but catches the back leg as Dōraku tries to avoid it.
Vasilyevich tries to close the distance and clinch but Dōraku swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dōraku tries a head kick but it misses.
A left lands for Dōraku.
Dōraku stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Vasilyevich.
Vasilyevich takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice uppercut lands for Vasilyevich. That snapped Dōraku's head back.
Vasilyevich dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Vasilyevich takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Niten Dōraku is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dōraku lands with a nice body punch.
Vasilyevich walks into a straight right hand from Dōraku.
Vasilyevich takes one on the button.#ROC2#
Vasilyevich is rocked!
Dōraku goes for a small jab and connects. Now Dōraku goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Vasilyevich stumbles back but Dōraku runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Vasilyevich to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Vasilyevich will ever be the same after a knockout like that.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Niten Dōraku!
Our winner, Niten Dōraku, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Ivan Vasilyevich was interviewed post fight and said 'I wasnt mentally prepared, ill come back stronger then ever for next fight'.

Event: CEC 512
Date: Apr 21, 2017

#R1#
Cooper takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Cooper closes the distance looking to clinch
and Dōraku counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A slow jab from Dōraku misses its intended target. #CL2#
Cooper clinches.
Dōraku misses with a punch to the body.
Cooper misses with a punch to the body.
Dōraku goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cooper prevents it.
Dōraku tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cooper's elbow.
Dōraku doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cooper lands an elbow that stopped Dōraku in his tracks for a moment. #CUT2#
It looks like Niten Dōraku has been cut.
Dōraku doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dōraku tries to break the clinch but Cooper is controlling the position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cooper.
Cooper misses with an elbow over the top.
Cooper throws an elbow that misses.
Cooper managing to block the knees to the body from Dōraku.
Cooper is working Dōraku over against the cage.
Cooper creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Dōraku avoids the elbow strike from Cooper, against the cage. #T1#
Cooper looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Cooper pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Cooper.
With the fighters up against the cage, Cooper throws an elbow but misses.
Dōraku swings wildly with an uppercut but Cooper uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dōraku lands with a left to the head.
Dōraku blocks the elbow strike.
Cooper lands a nice uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Dōraku.
Dōraku blocks an elbow strike.
Dōraku has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Cooper pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Dōraku goes for a takedown attempt but Cooper pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #CL#
Dōraku has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dōraku tries to throw a body punch but Cooper avoids it by throwing Dōraku back against the cage.
Cooper throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dōrakus head.
Dōraku lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dōraku misses with a punch on the inside.
Cooper has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Dōraku seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Cooper can turn it around.
Cooper misses with some punches. #T2#
Cooper is leaning against Dōraku and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Dōraku lands a hook that snaps the head of Cooper backwards.
Cooper is trying to stall.
Cooper lands a damaging elbow.
Dōraku is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cooper gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Niten Dōraku. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cooper lands a damaging elbow.
Cooper scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cooper gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Cooper lands with a right to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Dōraku.
Dōraku misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dōraku avoids the elbow strike from Cooper, against the cage.
Dōraku avoids the elbow strike from Cooper, against the cage.
Cooper lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#
Niten Dōraku's cut is getting worse.
Cooper comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Dōraku tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cooper throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Dōraku trying to stall but Cooper improves his position.
Cooper lands an elbow that stopped Dōraku in his tracks for a moment. #CUT2#
Niten Dōraku's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Dōraku is looking to take this one to the mat.#T3#
Cooper throws an elbow that misses.
Dōraku stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Cooper throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Cooper tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dōraku's elbow.
Dōraku can't get the takedown.
Cooper comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A short body shot lands from Cooper as the two fighters clinch.
Cooper lands an elbow inside that Dōraku shrugs off.
Cooper blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cooper lands a hook that snaps the head of Dōraku backwards.
Dōraku is looking for a takedown.
With the fighters up against the cage, Cooper throws an elbow but misses.
Cooper lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cooper comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#
Jeez, Niten Dōraku's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Charles Cooper!
Charles Cooper spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: CEC 506
Date: Mar 17, 2017

#R1#
Gone throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gone changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gone misses with a hook. Dōraku ducked under it nicely.
Gone throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gone misses with a straight right.
Dōraku misses with the body kick
and Gone connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#
It looks like Niten Dōraku has been cut.
Dōraku throws a hook but Gone blocks it.
Gone wants to clinch up but Dōraku keeps it at a distance.
Dōraku jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gone lands the left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gone throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Dōraku blocks the body kick.
Gone tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dōraku was well out of range. Poor timing from Gone.
A little jabbing left from Dōraku on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dōraku looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T1#
Good standup being displayed there by Dōraku as he connects with a hook.
Dōraku throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dōraku avoids the head kick by Gone.
Gone throws a head kick that misses.
Dōraku throws a hook but Gone avoids it easily.
Dōraku misses the shot to the body.
Gone misses with a lunging right hand
and Dōraku counters with a nice body kick.
Dōraku gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gone.
Dōraku drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dōraku tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gone connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T2#
Gone lands with a kick to the ribs.
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!
Dōraku avoids a kick to the body.
Gone misses with a head kick.
Dōraku ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gone moves away.
Dōraku getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Gone throws a head kick that misses
and Dōraku counters with a thumping low kick.
Dōraku ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gone moves away.
Dōraku misses with a few strikes there.
It looked like Gone wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gone throws a shot from downtown. Dōraku moves away and avoids it.
Dōraku fails to land the takedown.#CL#
Gone clinches with his opponent. #T3#
Dōraku looking for a takedown.
Chins Gone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Niten Dōraku.
Gone dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Gone lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dōraku.
Gone swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gone struggles to land a body shot inside as Dōraku controls his hands. #BC#
Gone escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gone misses with an attempted mid kick. #TD2#
Dōraku shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Gone manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Dōraku is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Gone is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Dōraku has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dōraku wants to control from the top but Gone keeps moving.
Dōraku working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T4#
Dōraku throws a big right hand that misses.
Gone pulls Dōraku in close to his closed guard and prevents Dōraku from doing any damage or advancing position.
Dōraku lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dōraku is in close to Gone's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Gone wants to stand and escape but Dōraku is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dōraku landing with the ground and pound.
Dōraku postures up.
Gone wants to stand but Dōraku is controlling the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#ES#
Gone has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Dōraku is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chins Gone dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Niten Dōraku's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Gone throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Nice jab there from Dōraku.
Gone is looking to clinch but Dōraku is avoiding it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gone.
Gone lands a two punch combo.
Gone throws a jab when Dōraku was well out of range.
Dōraku tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gone paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gone appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Gone lands a head kick!
Gone takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gone wants to clinch up but Dōraku keeps it at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gone lands a leg kick that knocks Dōraku off balance momentarily.
A lazy body kick from Gone
and Dōraku counters with a three punch combo that has Gone backing up. Gone nods at Dōraku to acknowledge the strikes.#T1#
Gone lands with a right hand.
Dōraku rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gone moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Chins Gone is winning the standup battle so far.
Gone misses with a hook
and Dōraku counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Some bone on bone action there as Dōraku checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Good standup being displayed there by Gone as he connects with a hook.#CL#
Gone has closed the distance and engaged Dōraku in a clinch.
Dōraku goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gone prevents it.
Gone tries a body shot but Dōraku blocks it.
Dōraku creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Dōraku misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from Dōraku.
Gone displaying some good clinch control by pressing Dōraku up against the cage.
Gone misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
Dōraku working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gone.
Gone blocks a body shot from Dōraku.
Gone misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gone using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dōraku has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dōraku has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Gone fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gone tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A short left from Dōraku.
Dōraku has a couple of punches blocked by Gone.
Gone blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gone throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dōraku blocks it with crossed arms.
Gone struggles to land a body shot inside as Dōraku controls his hands. #BC#
Gone breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dōraku misses with a hook.
Gone is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Gone slips under a jab from Dōraku.
Gone avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Gone looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T3#
Dōraku takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Gone.
Gone is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dōraku can do to turn this around?
Dōraku lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gone's sensitive parts.
Gone throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gone misses with a hook
and Dōraku counters with a nice uppercut.
Dōraku slips under a jab.
Gone misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chins Gone is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dōraku connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Gone lands a slapping body shot.
Gone on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Gone's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dōraku connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gone scrambles back to his feet.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gone. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Dōraku. #ES#
Gone throws Dōraku to one side and escapes!
Gone steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dōraku.
Gone swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A swing and a miss from Gone.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gone. #TD2#
Dōraku drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gone is trying to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Dōraku is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gone is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gone gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Chins Gone will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Niten Dōraku's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Nice cross by Dōraku.
Gone throws a hook to the side of Dōraku's head but Dōraku sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dōraku avoids a kick to the body.
Gone throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Dōraku throws a lazy uppercut
and Gone counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dōraku misses with a right hand
and Gone counters with a stiff right hand.
Dōraku throws a body kick that misses.
Gone throws a lazy head kick
enabling Dōraku to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dōraku throws a jab but it's blocked by Gone.
Gone jabs Dōraku right on the nose. Dōraku blinks but takes it well.
Gone thuds his shin into the meat of Dōraku's side.
Dōraku tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gone manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Gone is looking to land body kicks.
It seemed like Dōraku was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gone tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gone takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The fighters circling - Gone throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gone scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dōraku catches Gone with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Gone's corner calls for a 1-2. Gone obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Gone throws a hook to the side of Dōraku's head but Dōraku sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gone misses with a left hand
and Dōraku counters with a good, hard body kick but Gone shrugs it off.
Gone throws a sloppy head kick and Dōraku moves out of range easily.
Dōraku thuds his right hand into Gone's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dōraku ducks under a wild hook from Gone.#T2#
Dōraku throws a lazy uppercut
and Gone counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gone uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gone misses with the body kick
and Dōraku counters with a nice body kick.
Dōraku lands a jab-cross combination.
Dōraku tries a head kick but it misses.
Gone connects with a body shot.
Gone lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Dōraku is looking to slow Gone down with leg kicks.
Dōraku moves out of range as Gone throws a body kick.
Dōraku swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gone looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dōraku replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Gone blocks it well.
Chins Gone is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Dōraku throws a sloppy body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Gone scores with a hook.
Dōraku looks to score with a jab to the body but Gone is just out of range.
Gone thinks about countering with a head kick.
Dōraku tries to bum rush Gone with a series of wild strikes but Gone uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dōraku misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gone.
Gone closes the distance but Dōraku moves to the side
and Dōraku counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Niten Dōraku has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dōraku blocks a head kick by Gone.
Gone defending well as Dōraku loads up on a big left hand.
Dōraku sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Gone thuds his right hand into Dōraku's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dōraku takes one to the side of the head. #T4#
Dōraku shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Gone looks for the body kick but Dōraku saw that one coming.
Gone fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dōraku fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd cheers as Gone lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dōraku doesn't seem phased though.
Gone takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dōraku throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dōraku takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dōraku moves away from the strike by Gone.
Dōraku unleashes a big counter combination but Gone bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Dōraku tries to clinch up.
Dōraku has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Gone.
Dōraku tries to bum rush Gone with a series of wild strikes but Gone uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gone is looking to counter punch.
Dōraku drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Gone smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chins Gone showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gone 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chins Gone!
A less than humble Chins Gone misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: CEC 502
Date: Feb 24, 2017

#R1#
Dōraku 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 Niten Dōraku has been cut.
Dōraku misses with a few strikes there.
Stonedberg seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Stonedberg tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stonedberg throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Stonedberg enables Dōraku to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Stonedberg manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Dōraku postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dōraku in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Stonedberg is looking to sweep but instead, Dōraku has passed into half guard.
Stonedberg tries to get to full guard but Dōraku has control of the leg.
Dōraku lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Dōraku wants to take a breather but Stonedberg is having none of it.
Stonedberg is looking to improve his position.
Stonedberg avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dōraku. #T1#
Stonedberg is looking to escape.
Dōraku looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Dōraku not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dōraku landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Stonedberg on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Dōraku is looking to take a break and control but Stonedberg is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Stonedberg holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Stonedberg wants to control but Dōraku is keeping busy.
Stonedberg wants to improve his position but Dōraku is controlling well.
Dōraku throws a strike but Stonedberg avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Dōraku passes Stonedberg's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Dōraku working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T2#
Stonedberg keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dōraku is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Dōraku there.
Dōraku seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Stonedberg is trying to stand.
Stonedberg 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.
Stonedberg is trying to control but can't.
Stonedberg has hold of Dōraku's hands but Dōraku slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Stonedberg is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dōraku lands a nice short elbow.
Stonedberg is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dōraku scores with a couple of nice shots.
Dōraku scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Dōraku landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dōraku working the head and body with strikes. #T3#
Stonedberg has hold of Dōraku's hands but Dōraku slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Stonedberg blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dōraku.
Dōraku drops an elbow to the side of Stonedberg's head.
Stonedberg avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dōraku.
Dōraku lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #ROC2#
Stonedberg is rocked!
Dōraku throws a strike but Stonedberg avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Dōraku stopping the sweep attempt from Stonedberg.
Dōraku looking to sit in guard and control but Stonedberg gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Stonedberg preventing the sweep.
Dōraku controls Stonedberg momentarily but Stonedberg frees himself.
Dōraku has control of Stonedberg's left arm, preventing Stonedberg from doing any damage.
Dōraku trying to control the position. #T4#
Dōraku manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Stonedberg manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Dōraku scoring with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dōraku missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dōraku throws a big right hand that misses.
Dōraku with a nice head shot there.
Dōraku trying to control the position from guard on top but Stonedberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dōraku working some strikes from top position.
Stonedberg is looking to stand up but Dōraku isn't so interested in that idea.
Dōraku chips away with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Niten Dōraku dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Niten Dōraku's cut.
That's time! Stonedberg's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Stonedberg misses the body punch
and Dōraku counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stonedberg cracks Dōraku with an open hand slap.
Dōraku tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stonedberg misses with a jab to the body
and Dōraku counters with a stiff right hand.
Dōraku throws a leg kick
enabling Stonedberg to counter with a crisp jab.
Dōraku misses with a few strikes there.
Stonedberg walks into a straight right hand from Dōraku.
Stonedberg loads up on a big right hand but Dōraku slips the punch.
Dōraku has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice body kick there by Stonedberg.
Stonedberg throws a jab but it's blocked by Dōraku.
Michael Stonedberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stonedberg lands with a hook. Dōraku tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dōraku fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Stonedberg rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dōraku counters with a straight right hand.
Stonedberg throws a head kick that misses.
Michael Stonedberg is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dōraku lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Stonedberg has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Stonedberg and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A leg kick checked by Dōraku.
Stonedberg throws a head kick that misses
and Dōraku connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stonedberg lands a jab.
Stonedberg misses with a right hand
and Dōraku counters with a solid body kick.
Dōraku moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Dōraku has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Stonedberg.
Stonedberg jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dōraku lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Stonedberg misses with a few strikes there.
A jab from Dōraku does it's job there.
A telegraphed right hand from Dōraku misses the target.
Michael Stonedberg is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dōraku misses with a wild combination. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stonedberg throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dōraku on the side of the head.
Dōraku shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stonedberg as he jumps to the side.
Stonedberg scores with the left hand. Dōraku knows he should have avoided that one.
Stonedberg misses with a body kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dōraku looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stonedberg connects with a looping right hand.
Stonedberg misses with a straight right. #T3#
Dōraku throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Stonedberg stuns Dōraku with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dōraku uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stonedberg.#TD2#
Dōraku shoots in and bounces Stonedberg off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Dōraku stopping the sweep attempt from Stonedberg.
Dōraku working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dōraku landing some decent shots from guard.
Dōraku with a nice head shot there.
Stonedberg looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dōraku is one step ahead there.
Dōraku content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Oh Stonedberg is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#T4#
Dōraku landing with the ground and pound.
Stonedberg preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Stonedberg seems to have got his legs back now.#SUB2#
Dōraku drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Stonedberg manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Dōraku has Stonedberg in his guard.#REVR##ES2#
Dōraku is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Stonedberg presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
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!
Dōraku misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD2#
Stonedberg is fighting off a takedown attempt but Dōraku is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Stonedberg to the mat. Stonedberg regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#ES#
Stonedberg wriggles free and stands up.
Stonedberg throws a lazy head kick
and Dōraku counters with a three punch combo that has Stonedberg backing up. Stonedberg nods at Dōraku to acknowledge the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Niten Dōraku will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Niten Dōraku's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Dōraku walks into a straight right hand from Stonedberg.
A big left from Stonedberg misses.
Dōraku feints the counter takedown.
Stonedberg ducks under a wild hook from Dōraku.
Dōraku bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big right from Stonedberg misses.
Dōraku walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Stonedberg throws a combination. Dōraku tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CL2#
Stonedberg gets tackled into the cage by Dōraku. Dōraku maintains the clinch.
Dōraku lands an uppercut.
Stonedberg tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dōraku's elbow.
Stonedberg tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stonedberg lands a body punch. #TD2#
Dōraku has hold of one of Stonedberg's legs. Stonedberg is fighting the takedown attempt but Dōraku gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dōraku working some strikes from top position.
Stonedberg controls Dōraku momentarily but Dōraku frees himself. #T1#
Dōraku with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Stonedberg tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dōraku is in close to Stonedberg's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dōraku stops Stonedberg from standing up.
Dōraku won't allow Stonedberg to sweep him here.
Dōraku content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dōraku showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Stonedberg looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dōraku pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stonedberg is keeping the position for now.
Stonedberg looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #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.
Dōraku lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Stonedberg tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dōraku trying to control the position from guard on top but Stonedberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dōraku is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Dōraku lands a couple of digs.
Michael Stonedberg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stonedberg tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dōraku sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Stonedberg's guard.
Dōraku lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Dōraku scores with a big shot! Stonedberg's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Stonedberg! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Niten Dōraku!
Niten Dōraku thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: CEC 494
Date: Jan 13, 2017

#R1#
Reyes throws a hook but Dōraku avoids it easily.
Dōraku connects with a right hand. Reyes shakes it off.
Dōraku lands with a hook. Reyes tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Reyes scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CUT2#
It looks like Niten Dōraku has been cut.
Dōraku throws out a powerful jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reyes. Dōraku does a little dance to reset his feet.
Reyes throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Dōraku counter with a right hand.
Reyes throws a sloppy head kick and Dōraku moves out of range easily.
Reyes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL2#
Reyes rushes Dōraku and presses him up against the cage.
Reyes tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dōraku avoids it.
Dōraku missing with knees to the body.
Dōraku prevents a body shot from Reyes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reyes is working Dōraku over against the cage.
Dōraku misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reyes lands a nice knee to the body.
Reyes with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Reyes unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Dōraku lands an uppercut.#T1#
Dōraku struggles to land a body shot inside as Reyes controls his hands.
Reyes tries to land knees in the clinch but Dōraku avoids the damage to the body. #TD#
Dōraku manages to pull guard.
Dōraku looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Reyes must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Reyes is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dōraku is trying to control the position but Reyes postures up.
Reyes slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Dōraku looking to hit a scissor sweep but Reyes is one step ahead there.
Dōraku is looking to stand up but Reyes isn't so interested in that idea. #T2##SU2#
Dōraku is working an open guard so Reyes takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Reyes ducks under a wild hook from Dōraku.
Dōraku ducks under a wild hook from Reyes.
Reyes throws a jab but it's blocked by Dōraku.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dōraku looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Reyes connects with a body shot that sends Dōraku's belly button to the back.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reyes. Dōraku does a little dance to reset his feet.
Reyes throws a low kick but Dōraku moves out of range easily.
Dōraku keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dōraku ducks right into an uppercut from Reyes.
Reyes defending well as Dōraku loads up on a big left hand.
Reyes throws a head kick but Dōraku moves out of range.
Dōraku appears to be looking for a big counter.
Reyes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
Reyes connects with a looping right hand.
Reyes throws a right hand that misses
and Dōraku counters with a right hand to the body.
Dōraku tries to clinch there but Reyes circles away.
Reyes let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Reyes fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Reyes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dōraku manages to avoid it.
Reyes lands a head shot.
Reyes lands with a shot to the body.
Dōraku on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Reyes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dōraku.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Dōraku.
Ada Reyes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Dōraku decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
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!
Reyes wants to get back to his feet.
Reyes is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Reyes pushes Dōraku off looking to stand but Dōraku dives back in and keeps control.
Dōraku lands with a punch from half guard.
Reyes felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Reyes trying to control here.
Dōraku wants to take a breather but Reyes is having none of it.
Reyes wants to get back to his feet. #ES2#
Reyes kicks off Dōraku and gets to his feet.
Reyes wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A jab from Dōraku misses.
Dōraku misses with a hook.
Reyes cracks a nice hook into Dōraku's ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ada Reyes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Niten Dōraku's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Reyes swings for the body but Dōraku moves out of range.
Dōraku throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jab, jab by Dōraku - just one landing.
Dōraku dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Reyes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dōraku.
Reyes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Reyes connects with a high kick.
Dōraku tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reyes was well out of range. Poor timing from Dōraku.
Reyes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reyes throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dōraku moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dōraku throws a shot from downtown. Reyes moves away and avoids it.
Reyes throws a body punch but Dōraku moves out of range.
Dōraku thows a leg kick but Reyes checks it
and Reyes counters with a thumping low kick.
Dōraku moves out of range of the strikes.
Reyes cracks a nice hook into Dōraku's ribs.#T1#
Dōraku blocks a head kick by Reyes.
Dōraku misses the body punch
and Reyes counters with a stiff right hand.
Dōraku just misses with a punch to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Reyes misses.
Dōraku lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dōraku thows a left - swing and a miss!
Reyes misses with an uppercut
and Dōraku counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Reyes tries to clinch up.
Dōraku lands a lovely overhand right.
Ada Reyes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dōraku bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Reyes throws a sloppy head kick
and Dōraku counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dōraku on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Reyes drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dōraku connects with a good right hand that stumbles Reyes. Reyes circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dōraku misses with a straight right.
Reyes shapes to counter with a head kick.#T2#
Dōraku uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reyes.
A head kick from Dōraku lands but Reyes takes it in his stride.
Jab by Dōraku.#ROC#
Reyes is rocked!
Jab by Reyes.
Reyes is still on wobbly legs! Can Dōraku finish him?
Nice defenses there by Reyes.
A left lands for Dōraku.
Reyes looks to land a right hand but Dōraku moved out of range.
Reyes seems to have recovered his senses.
A jab from Reyes misses.
Dōraku rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Reyes counters with an outside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Reyes.
Dōraku misses with a looping left.
Reyes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dōraku.
A little jabbing left from Reyes on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dōraku waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Reyes.
Dōraku takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T3#
Dōraku cracks Reyes with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Reyes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dōraku manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Reyes tries a head kick but it misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Dōraku misses the target.
Dōraku blocks a head kick by Reyes.
Reyes throws a looping overhand right but Dōraku ducks down to avoid it.
Dōraku throws out a loose jab but Reyes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reyes misses the shot to the body.
Dōraku looks to land a left hand but Reyes moved out of range nicely.
Dōraku throws a body punch but Reyes moves out of range.
Dōraku tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reyes was well out of range. Poor timing from Dōraku.
Reyes lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Reyes loads up on a big right hand but Dōraku slips the punch.
Dōraku misses with a left hand
and Dōraku takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Reyes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dōraku manages to avoid it.
Dōraku lands a body shot.
Dōraku lands a jab to Reyes's midsection.#T4#
Dōraku connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dōraku lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dōraku avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dōraku tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Reyes lands a nice looking body shot.
Reyes lands with a shot to the body.
Reyes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dōraku sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Reyes avoids the head kick by Dōraku.
Reyes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Reyes misses with a jab to the body
letting Dōraku counter with a right hand.
Dōraku lands a two punch combo.
Reyes throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dōraku on the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dōraku ducks right into an uppercut from Reyes.
Reyes pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Niten Dōraku will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Niten Dōraku's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Reyes gets a clinch.
Reyes misses with some punches.
Dōraku throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dōraku tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reyes's elbow.
Dōraku throws a punch but it's blocked by Reyes.
Our sources have told us that Dōraku has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Dōraku goes for a takedown in the clinch but Reyes prevents it.
Reyes with a knee to the head.
Reyes lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Dōraku lands a right hand that snaps the head of Reyes backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Dōraku.
Reyes connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dōraku's face.
Reyes lands a good knee to the midsection. Dōraku won't want to take too many of those.
Dōraku misses with a body punch.
Reyes lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reyes displaying some good clinch control by pressing Dōraku up against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Reyes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ada Reyes seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T1#
Dōraku takes a shot to the head.
Dōraku lands a right hand that snaps the head of Reyes backwards.
Reyes avoiding damage as Dōraku throws knees to the body.
Dōraku fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dōraku tries to land knees in the clinch but Reyes avoids the damage to the body.
Reyes with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Dōraku misses with a short punch on the inside.
Reyes working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Reyes unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Dōraku throws a head punch that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Reyes.
Reyes connects with a knee to the head.
Reyes stalling in the clinch.
Reyes is pushing Dōraku up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Reyes continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Reyes taking a breather.#T2#
Reyes lands a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reyes creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dōraku's defenses.
Reyes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dōraku misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Reyes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Reyes.
Dōraku doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Reyes is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Dōraku misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Good body shot from Reyes.
A shot in the inside from Reyes.
Reyes makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dōraku managing to block the knees to the body from Reyes.
Reyes throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dōraku blocks it with crossed arms.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Reyes. #ROC2#
Dōraku is rocked!
Reyes lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Oh Dōraku is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T3#
Reyes prevents a body shot from Dōraku.
Reyes creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dōraku's defenses.
Reyes lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Dōraku to his knees! Reyes keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ada Reyes!

Event: CEC 489 : Christmas Bash
Date: Dec 16, 2016

#R1#
Adams fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A slow jab from Dōraku misses its intended target.
Adams closes the distance and clinches up with Dōraku, looking for a takedown. Adams pushes Dōraku against the cage but Dōraku circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD#
Adams closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Dōraku quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB#
Adams is trying to work for a kimura but Dōraku is defending well. #SUB#
Dōraku is defending against the submission attempts here by Adams.
Adams missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dōraku wants to get back to his feet.
Dōraku wants to control but Adams is keeping busy.
Dōraku is looking to escape.
Dōraku is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB#
Adams is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Adams stops Dōraku from getting back to his feet.
Dōraku is looking to improve his position.
Adams trying to pass the guard but Dōraku defending well.
Dōraku looks like he's trying to stand up.
Adams throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dōraku is looking for a sweep. Adams is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dōraku pushes Adams off looking to stand but Adams dives back in and keeps control.
Adams slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Adams is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Dōraku is looking to escape.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Adams uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dōraku.
Dōraku misses with an uppercut. Adams saw that one coming.#TD#
Adams fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Dōraku to the ground. Adams is now in Dōraku's guard.
Dōraku is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Adams might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Adams tries to free his leg and advance position but Dōraku is retaining full guard.
Adams trying to control but Dōraku is working from the bottom.
Adams controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T3#
Dōraku is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Adams trying to control but Dōraku is working from the bottom.
Dōraku avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dōraku is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dōraku waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Adams.#TD#
Adams shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Adams showed some decent athleticism there.
Adams throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB#
Adams is trying to work for a kimura but Dōraku is defending well.
Dōraku makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dōraku.#T4#
Adams looking to pass the guard.
Adams trying to control but Dōraku is working from the bottom.
Adams stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dōraku swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dōraku is adopting a defensive guard.
Dōraku wants to stand and escape but Adams is having none of it.
Dōraku told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Adams wants to control from the top but Dōraku keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dōraku utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

JR Adams dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Dōraku throws a hook to the side of Adams's head but Adams sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dōraku defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Adams.
Adams slips a jab from Dōraku.
Adams is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dōraku can do to turn this around?#TD#
Adams drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES2#
Dōraku pushes Adams off and gets back to his feet.
Adams fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Adams sets himself, and Dōraku steps forward looking for the clinch! Adams avoids it this time.
Adams shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dōraku but Dōraku pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for JR Adams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Adams tries for a takedown but Dōraku sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dōraku throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dōraku misses with a wild body shot.
Adams shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dōraku defends it nicely.
Adams misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Adams tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dōraku swivels and escapes.
Adams bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Adams drops down looking for a counter takedown but Dōraku sprawls and moves away.#T1#
Adams tries for a takedown but Dōraku sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD#
Dōraku gets caught flat footed, as Adams shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Dōraku is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Adams is controlling him.
Dōraku avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dōraku is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Adams is controlling him.
Adams won't allow Dōraku to sweep him here.
Dōraku is looking to stand up but Adams isn't so interested in that idea.
Dōraku working a defensive guard here.
Dōraku is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Adams keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dōraku's head.#T2#
Adams with a flurry of punches that miss.
Adams working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Adams trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Adams postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Adams is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Adams wants to pass the guard but Dōraku is keeping the position.
Adams 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.
Dōraku wants to sweep here but Adams controlling him for the moment.
Dōraku is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Adams is controlling him.
Adams trying to control but Dōraku is working from the bottom.
Adams postures up in Dōraku's guard and throws a big left but Dōraku blocks it. #ES2#
Dōraku has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Adams off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #T3#
Adams misses with a takedown attempt - Dōraku sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
It seemed like Dōraku was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dōraku swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Adams fails with a takedown attempt.
Dōraku swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dōraku wants to clinch up but Adams keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Dōraku fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Adams, pushing him back against the cage.
Adams prevents a body shot from Dōraku.
Adams fails to pull guard.
Dōraku misses with a body punch.
Dōraku prevents a body shot from Adams.
Dōraku blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dōraku misses with a punch on the inside.
Adams jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dōraku walks away with a smile on his face. Adams gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Adams avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dōraku misses with a body shot.
Adams tries for a takedown but Dōraku sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T4#
Dōraku thuds a left hand into Adams's body.
Adams shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dōraku pinned against the cage. Dōraku gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Adams shoots for a double leg takedown but Dōraku sprawls well. He's pushed Adams's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Adams moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CUT2#
It looks like JR Adams has been cut.
Dōraku is looking to slow Adams down with leg kicks.
Dōraku is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Adams.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Adams tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dōraku swivels and escapes.#TD#
Adams shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Dōraku is trying to defend but Adams finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#ES2#
Dōraku has one foot on Adams's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Adams dives in and grabs Dōraku's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dōraku pushes down on Adams's head and hops out.
Adams fails with the takedown.
Adams is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dōraku sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Niten Dōraku showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on JR Adams's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Adams shoots in but Dōraku avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dōraku just misses with a punch to the body. #TD#
Dōraku gets caught napping as Adams dives in and scores a takedown. Dōraku manages to retain guard.
Dōraku is pulling down on Adams's head. It's preventing any offense from Adams, at least for the moment.
Dōraku's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dōraku is trying to keep Adams in close.
Dōraku is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Adams looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Dōraku wants to get back to his feet but Adams is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Adams accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dōraku utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Adams won't allow Dōraku to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Adams takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Niten Dōraku is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dōraku throws a body punch but Adams moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Dōraku.
Adams feinted with a counter takedown.
Adams fails with a takedown attempt.
Dōraku wants to counter with a clinch but Adams pushes him away.
Niten Dōraku seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dōraku. Adams does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD#
Adams closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #T2#
Dōraku gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Adams thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dōraku wants to get back to his feet.
Adams landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Adams scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Dōraku avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Adams. #SUB#
Adams is looking for a kimura but Dōraku is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Adams to get the leverage.
Adams is stalling here. Dōraku is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Adams seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Dōraku has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Adams tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3#
Adams is not content to let Dōraku control the position.
Adams is trying to get back to half guard.
Dōraku slows the pace down.
Dōraku is looking to take a break and control but Adams is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Adams is working to avoid the ground and pound but Dōraku connects with a decent elbow. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Adams is being controlled here.
Adams is looking to regain half guard here but Dōraku keeps moving and retains side control.
Dōraku is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Adams will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#SU2#
Dōraku stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Dōraku connects with the punch.
JR Adams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adams throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dōraku's waist but Dōraku gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Adams off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for JR Adams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dōraku throws a lazy right hand but Adams sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Adams misses with a takedown attempt
and Dōraku counters with a head kick. That will keep Adams thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Adams shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dōraku as he jumps to the side.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dōraku slaps away a takedown attempt from Adams, before circling back to the center of the mat.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Niten Dōraku!
A very excited looking Niten Dōraku 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.
JR Adams spoke after the fight, saying 'Ain't this terrible?!'.

Event: Ascension 1105
Date: Nov 05, 2016

#R1#
Dōraku lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Dōraku misses with a series of wild punches.
De Payens has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
De Payens misses with a series of wild punches. #CL#
Dōraku darts in and clinches De Payens up against the cage.
Dōraku misses with a punch to the body.
De Payens doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
De Payens tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dōraku's elbow.
De Payens lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dōraku misses with a hook from the clinch.
De Payens working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
De Payens scores a nice knee to the body.
Dōraku gets through De Payens's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice left hand lands by De Payens.
De Payens tries to throw a body punch but Dōraku avoids it by throwing De Payens back against the cage.
De Payens with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dōraku lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dōraku lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dōraku working aggressively here.
De Payens misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dōraku.
Dōraku has a couple of punches blocked by De Payens. #T1#
De Payens landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by De Payens.
Dōraku misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dōraku misses with a punch on the inside.
De Payens tries to throw a body punch but Dōraku avoids it by throwing De Payens back against the cage.
Dōraku blocking some punches.
Dōraku goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dōraku lands with a left to the head.
De Payens misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dōraku lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dōraku fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dōraku misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dōraku swings wildly with an uppercut but De Payens uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dōraku lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt De Payens or not.
De Payens goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dōraku tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dōraku prevents a body shot from De Payens.
De Payens misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
De Payens breaks the clinch. #T2##CL2#
De Payens has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dōraku misses with a punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dōraku lands a nice uppercut.
De Payens with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dōraku misses with a hook to the ribs.
De Payens lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dōraku backwards.
De Payens blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dōraku swings wildly with an uppercut but De Payens uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dōraku fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Dōraku.
De Payens misses with some punches.
Our sources have told us that Dōraku has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Dōraku managing to block the knees to the body from De Payens.
Dōraku lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dōraku lands with a left to the head.
Dōraku blocks an uppercut.
De Payens blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Good body shot from De Payens.
De Payens tries to work over Dōraku's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dōraku takes a knee right on the jaw!
Dōraku's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T3#
A nice left hand lands by De Payens.
A head punch on the inside from Dōraku fails to land.
Dōraku digs a right hand into De Payens's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on De Payens's gas tank.
De Payens landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Dōraku misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dōraku gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from De Payens.
A right handed body shot lands from De Payens.
Dōraku working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dōraku tried to land a shot to the body but connects with De Payens's elbow.
De Payens lands a knee to the body.
Dōraku misses with a shot to the kidneys.
De Payens's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dōraku fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #TD2#
De Payens successfully pulls guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dōraku wants to stand but De Payens has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
De Payens working a defensive guard here.
De Payens might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Dōraku haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T4#
De Payens wants to sweep but no luck.
Dōraku is looking to stand up but De Payens won't let him.
De Payens seems keen to control Dōraku's posture.
Dōraku wants to stand but De Payens has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
De Payens seems keen to control Dōraku's posture.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
De Payens misses with a wild combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Payens moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Dōraku showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from De Payens.
Dōraku slips under a jab from De Payens.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De Payens throws a sloppy head kick and Dōraku moves out of range easily.
De Payens walks into a stiff left hand from Dōraku.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Hugues De Payens will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
De Payens has closed the distance and engaged Dōraku in a clinch.
De Payens tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dōraku doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dōraku misses with a punch to the body.
Dōraku working aggressively here.
A short right from Dōraku on the inside.
Still in the clinch, De Payens scores with a nice short uppercut.
De Payens trying to land knees to the body.
Dōraku struggles to land a body shot inside as De Payens controls his hands.
De Payens lands a knee to the body.
De Payens has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
De Payens is struggling to control the position.
Dōraku misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Payens lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dōraku.
De Payens tries to throw a body punch but Dōraku avoids it by throwing De Payens back against the cage.
De Payens blocking some punches.
Dōraku tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
De Payens scores with an uppercut up the middle.
De Payens looking to slow down the pace here.
Dōraku misses with a body punch. #T1#
De Payens works on Dōraku's body with a couple of short punches.#BC2#
De Payens pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dōraku missing with a left hand there. De Payens was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
De Payens throws a sloppy head kick and Dōraku moves out of range easily.
Dōraku takes a swing at De Payens's ribcage but misses.
A slow jab from De Payens misses its intended target.
De Payens uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dōraku.
De Payens avoids the body shot from Dōraku.
Dōraku lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A shot to the liver by De Payens. Beautiful body shot.
Hugues De Payens is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A jab from De Payens does it's job there.#CUT2#
It looks like Niten Dōraku has been cut.
De Payens lets loose with a powerful body kick. Dōraku will feel that in the morning.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice defenses there by De Payens.
De Payens throws a series of strikes that have Dōraku backpedaling.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Payens delivers a nice body kick.
De Payens throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
It looked like Dōraku was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from De Payens.
Hugues De Payens seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dōraku defending well as De Payens loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
De Payens bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
De Payens throws a series of punches but Dōraku moves out of range.
Dōraku tries to clinch up.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from De Payens.
Niten Dōraku is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Dōraku gets tackled into the cage by De Payens. De Payens maintains the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for De Payens.
De Payens scores with a nice hook to the head.
De Payens working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dōraku lands a left hand.
Dōraku misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dōraku has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
A nice left hand lands by Dōraku.
De Payens struggles to land a body shot inside as Dōraku controls his hands.
Dōraku has a couple of punches blocked by De Payens.
De Payens blocks an uppercut.
Dōraku misses with the head strike.
De Payens misses with a punch to the body.
A hook to the body from De Payens.
De Payens fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
A short right hand to the side of the head by De Payens.
De Payens can't get the takedown.
Dōraku struggles to land a body shot inside as De Payens controls his hands.
A short body shot lands from De Payens as the two fighters clinch.
Dōraku lands a nice uppercut.
Dōraku misses with a punch to the body. #TD2#
De Payens has hold of one of Dōraku's legs. Dōraku is fighting the takedown attempt but De Payens gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
De Payens has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SU2#
Dōraku is working an open guard so De Payens takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
De Payens misses with a hook.#CL2#
De Payens darts in and clinches Dōraku up against the cage.
Dōraku tried to land a shot to the body but connects with De Payens's elbow.
Nice body punch from De Payens - that landed with a thud.
A right hook to the body lands for De Payens.
Dōraku has a couple of punches blocked by De Payens.
Dōraku tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dōraku misses with a short punch on the inside.
De Payens is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dōraku pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hugues De Payens seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dōraku blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dōraku lands with a light punch inside. #T4#
De Payens is looking for a takedown.
Niten Dōraku has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hugues De Payens.
Dōraku tries to work over De Payens's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
De Payens is trying to drag Dōraku to the mat but Dōraku just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
De Payens misses with a body punch.
De Payens struggles to land a body shot inside as Dōraku controls his hands.
Dōraku lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of De Payens backwards.
Dōraku misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from De Payens - that landed with a thud. #BC2#
De Payens breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dōraku walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Dōraku misses the shot to the body.
Dōraku takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from De Payens. Dōraku shrugs it off though. #CL2#
De Payens has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De Payens crunches a lovely knee into Dōraku's ribcage.
De Payens lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dōraku or not.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hugues De Payens showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Niten Dōraku's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
De Payens misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dōraku misses with a looping right.
De Payens throws a head kick but Dōraku moves out of range.
No joy there for Dōraku, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #CL2#
De Payens fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dōraku, pushing him back against the cage.
Dōraku can't find room to land a body shot as De Payens controls the action.
Dōraku tries to work over De Payens's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
De Payens lands a nice uppercut.
De Payens doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
De Payens blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Dōraku as De Payens tries to tie him up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by De Payens.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dōraku avoiding damage as De Payens throws knees to the body.
Dōraku lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dōraku working aggressively here.
Dōraku lands a body shot.
Dōraku struggles to land a body shot inside as De Payens controls his hands.
Dōraku swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
Dōraku swings wildly with an uppercut but De Payens uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dōraku lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dōraku blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
De Payens tries to circle away but Dōraku has him pinned against the cage.
De Payens tries to break the clinch but Dōraku is controlling the position.
Dōraku is pressed up against the cage. De Payens has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dōraku down to the mat. Dōraku avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
De Payens takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dōraku is looking to clinch but De Payens is avoiding it.
De Payens lands a nice shot to the body.
Dōraku uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from De Payens.
Dōraku swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
De Payens looks to land a body kick but Dōraku moved away.
A left and a right from Dōraku both land. Nice combination.
De Payens looks for the body kick but Dōraku saw that one coming.
De Payens fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dōraku walks into a straight right hand from De Payens.
De Payens takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dōraku comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hugues De Payens is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dōraku misses the shot to the body.
De Payens misses with a double jab #CL#
and Dōraku counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Dōraku lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of De Payens backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Dōraku fails to land.
Dōraku misses with a punch to the body.
Dōraku misses with a punch to the body.
Dōraku tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dōraku misses with a body punch.
The referee calls for Dōraku to work.
De Payens missing with knees to the body.
Dōraku swings wildly with an uppercut but De Payens uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dōraku misses with a hook to the ribs. #T3#
De Payens gets through Dōraku's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dōraku fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
De Payens blocks a body shot from Dōraku.
Dōraku misses with the head strike.
De Payens prevents a body shot from Dōraku. #BC2#
De Payens breaks the clinch.
De Payens keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dōraku.
Niten Dōraku has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dōraku's hands are dropping dangerously low here and De Payens connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dōraku scrambles back to his feet.#TD2#
De Payens gets a double leg takedown into Dōraku's guard.
Dōraku bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in De Payens's guard. #REVR#
De Payens seems keen to control Dōraku's posture.
Dōraku wants to stand but De Payens is controlling his posture from full guard. #T4#
De Payens is trying to keep Dōraku in close.
Dōraku has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of De Payens is proving hard to escape from.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
De Payens is pulling down on Dōraku's head. It's preventing any offense from Dōraku, at least for the moment.
De Payens manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dōraku manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Dōraku has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think De Payens should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Dōraku has tightened it up now! De Payens should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Niten Dōraku!
Niten Dōraku seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Hugues De Payens spoke after the fight, saying 'Not only do you not understand my divine purpose, you judge me and cast stones. I will return, the time of judgement is upon your self, you are gods , wake up and realize you are the suffering you create, you are the love, we are one!'.

Event: Ascension 4
Date: Sep 10, 2016

#R1#
De Payens fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dōraku manages to avoid it.
De Payens throws a body punch but Dōraku moves out of range.
De Payens moves out of range as Dōraku throws a body kick.
Good exchange - De Payens coming out on top.
Dōraku waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract De Payens.
De Payens with the counter takedown but Dōraku avoids it easily.
De Payens moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT2#
It looks like Niten Dōraku has been cut.
De Payens has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Dōraku is landing a low percentage of strikes.
De Payens slips under a jab.
Dōraku 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.
De Payens counters with a body kick.
Dōraku connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between De Payens's hands.
Dōraku lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
De Payens misses with a lunging right hand
and Dōraku counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dōraku uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from De Payens.
Dōraku throws a leg kick which misses De Payens's front leg but catches the back leg as De Payens tries to avoid it.
Dōraku connects with a leg kick. De Payens looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Dōraku tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dōraku swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little jabbing left from De Payens on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#KD2#
De Payens throws a left that rocks Dōraku and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! De Payens dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Dōraku regain composure! #ROC2#
Dōraku is rocked!#SUB2#
De Payens working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T1#
Dōraku is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on De Payens's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Dōraku manages to get to full guard.
De Payens looking to sit in guard and control but Dōraku gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Dōraku landing some decent shots from guard.
Dōraku is looking to work some ground and pound but De Payens has wrist control.
De Payens wants to get back to his feet but Dōraku is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Dōraku throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2#
Dōraku wants to control from the top but De Payens keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dōraku loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
De Payens looking for a sweep. Not yet De Payens, not yet.
De Payens controlling Dōraku's posture.
De Payens looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dōraku is one step ahead there.
Dōraku is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
De Payens is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dōraku stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. De Payens swivels though and keeps the full guard.
De Payens wants to stand and escape but Dōraku is having none of it.
De Payens tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dōraku with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T3#
Dōraku wants to control from the top but De Payens keeps moving.
Dōraku landing some decent shots from guard.
Dōraku working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
De Payens manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dōraku manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
De Payens must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dōraku not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SU2#
De Payens stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Hugues De Payens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Dōraku shoots in and bounces De Payens off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#ES2#
De Payens has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Dōraku has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Dōraku misses with a body punch.
Dōraku keeps control of De Payens as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dōraku looking to slow down the pace here.
Dōraku working aggressively here. #T4#
Dōraku is leaning against De Payens and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Payens lands a body shot in the clinch.
De Payens lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dōraku takes a knee to the side of the body.
Dōraku struggles to land a body shot inside as De Payens controls his hands.
De Payens is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Dōraku is breathing heavily.
De Payens works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dōraku lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, De Payens scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right hand to the body from De Payens.
De Payens lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Dōraku misses with a body punch.
De Payens misses with a hook to the ribs.
A quick uppercut on the inside from De Payens.
Dōraku throws a punch but it's blocked by De Payens.
De Payens lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dōraku.
De Payens throws a head punch that misses.
De Payens lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dōraku working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hugues De Payens dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Niten Dōraku's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
De Payens seems to be stalking Dōraku here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastating head kick! Dōraku drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Hugues De Payens!
Hugues De Payens really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Sin City Allstars logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
Niten Dōraku spoke after the fight, saying 'Thank you for the fight, Jacob. Congrats on the win. Hopefully a rematch once I improve! '.

Event: Ascension 357
Date: Aug 04, 2016

#R1#
Dōraku misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr misses with a looping left.
Sturd Jr throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dōraku on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Dōraku slips a straight right by Sturd Jr.
Jason Sturd Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sturd Jr throws out a loose jab but Dōraku uses good head movement to avoid it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sturd Jr.
Dōraku throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sturd Jr stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sturd Jr, right into the meat.
Sturd Jr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dōraku.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sturd Jr feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dōraku's calf.
Dōraku blocks a leg kick.
Sturd Jr connects with the punch.#T1#
Dōraku gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sturd Jr.
Dōraku stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr connects with a solid leg kick.
Dōraku takes one on the button.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Dōraku has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Sturd Jr moves out of range as Dōraku strikes.
Sturd Jr throws a big shot that misses.
Sturd Jr misses with a looping left.
And Dōraku tries to counter it with a takedown but Sturd Jr pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Sturd Jr buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sturd Jr cracks Dōraku with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dōraku moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Dōraku changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sturd Jr tries to avoid it but Dōraku manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sturd Jr to the ground. Sturd Jr escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dōraku misses with a straight right.
Sturd Jr scores with a spinning back kick!
Dōraku checks a low kick from Sturd Jr.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good standup being displayed there by Sturd Jr as he connects with a hook.#T2#
Sturd Jr wants to land a leg kick but Dōraku is out of range.
Sturd Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice defenses there by Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dōraku now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Sturd Jr lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Sturd Jr throws a lazy right hand but Dōraku sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fighters circling - Sturd Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dōraku tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sturd Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Dōraku.
Dōraku showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sturd Jr.
Dōraku changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Sturd Jr connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dōraku. Dōraku circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dōraku uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sturd Jr.
Dōraku showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sturd Jr.
Dōraku feints the counter takedown.#T3#
Dōraku connects with a looping right hand.
Dōraku scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sturd Jr.
Dōraku ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dōraku counters with a body kick.
Sturd Jr feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dōraku's calf.
Sturd Jr throws out a loose jab but Dōraku uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sturd Jr throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sturd Jr swings away with a body shot that misses
and Dōraku connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#
It looks like Jason Sturd Jr has been cut.
Sturd Jr moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sturd Jr throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sturd Jr checks a leg kick.
Sturd Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dōraku drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sturd Jr defends it well.#T4#
Sturd Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sturd Jr explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sturd Jr connects with a solid leg kick.
Sturd Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Dōraku.
Dōraku throws a body punch but Sturd Jr moves out of range.
It looked like Sturd Jr was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Dōraku.
Sturd Jr fails to land with a series of punches.
Dōraku with the counter takedown but Sturd Jr avoids it easily.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dōraku.
Dōraku is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Dōraku slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sturd Jr throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sturd Jr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dōraku throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab lands there for Dōraku.
Sturd Jr throws a low kick but Dōraku avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Sturd Jr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jason Sturd Jr's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Sturd Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dōraku misses with a wild body shot.
A jab lands there for Sturd Jr.
Dōraku walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Dōraku on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dōraku's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sturd Jr throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sturd Jr misses with a hook.
A little jabbing left from Dōraku on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dōraku closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A head kick by Sturd Jr misses
and Dōraku counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sturd Jr connects with a solid leg kick.
Sturd Jr pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dōraku is out of range and Sturd Jr settles back down.
Dōraku with the counter takedown but Sturd Jr avoids it easily.
Sturd Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A good leg kick by Sturd Jr.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dōraku is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Dōraku slips a straight right by Sturd Jr.
Dōraku has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T1#
Sturd Jr throws a right hand that misses
and Dōraku counters with a nice low kick that buckles Sturd Jr's knee momentarily.
Dōraku lands with a good body shot.
Sturd Jr misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sturd Jr takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dōraku throws a hook to the side of Sturd Jr's head but Sturd Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dōraku throws out a leg kick but Sturd Jr moves out of range and Dōraku only half commits.
Dōraku misses with a body kick.
Sturd Jr connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sturd Jr sizes up Dōraku with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dōraku throws a poor cross that misses
and Sturd Jr counters with a nice kick to the body.
Sturd Jr's corner calls for a 1-2. Sturd Jr obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Dōraku checks a low kick from Sturd Jr.
Dōraku works the jab nicely.#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!
Sturd Jr lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sturd Jr takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dōraku takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Jab, jab by Dōraku - just one landing.
Sturd Jr works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sturd Jr lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jason Sturd Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Dōraku avoids a kick to the body.
Dōraku digs a good hook to Sturd Jr's body.
Sturd Jr throws a body punch but Dōraku moves out of range.
It seemed like Dōraku was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sturd Jr ducks under a wild hook from Dōraku.
Sturd Jr looks to throw the jab but Dōraku is out of range.
Dōraku appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Good leg kick by Sturd Jr there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sturd Jr lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dōraku blocks a low kick nicely.#T3#
Dōraku avoids the head kick by Sturd Jr.
Dōraku tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Sturd Jr tries to work over Dōraku's front leg with a kick but Dōraku checks it.
Sturd Jr throws a series of strikes that have Dōraku backpedaling.
Dōraku shoots in for a takedown but Sturd Jr shows good takedown defense.
Sturd Jr fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dōraku checks it well.
Sturd Jr plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Dōraku slips a straight right by Sturd Jr.
Dōraku checks a low kick from Sturd Jr.
And Dōraku tries to counter it with a takedown but Sturd Jr pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A slow jab from Dōraku misses its intended target.
Dōraku doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Dōraku might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Sturd Jr has got the better of the exchanges.
Dōraku staying out of range there.
Sturd Jr fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dōraku looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dōraku 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.#T4#
Sturd Jr throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD2#
and Dōraku counters with a single leg into guard. Sturd Jr didn't expect that.
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!
Dōraku pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sturd Jr is keeping the position for now.
Dōraku stopping the sweep attempt from Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr keeping moving, preventing Dōraku from controlling successfully.
Dōraku won't allow Sturd Jr to sweep him here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dōraku's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sturd Jr is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sturd Jr working a defensive guard here.
Dōraku landing with the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Sturd Jr dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jason Sturd Jr's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Dōraku scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sturd Jr takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sturd Jr is looking to slow Dōraku down with leg kicks.
Sturd Jr throws a chopping leg kick but Dōraku manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Dōraku throws out a counter right but Sturd Jr avoids it with no problem.
Dōraku looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dōraku throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sturd Jr checks the leg kick.
Sturd Jr was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice shot by Sturd Jr.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sturd Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sturd Jr walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sturd Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dōraku moves away.
Sturd Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dōraku drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sturd Jr defends it well.
Sturd Jr cracks Dōraku with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T1#
Sturd Jr misses with a body shot.
Nice body punch from Dōraku.
Sturd Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sturd Jr misses with an uppercut
and Dōraku counters with a low kick, right behind Sturd Jr 's knee.
Sturd Jr misses with a leg kick
and Dōraku counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dōraku checks a leg kick.
Sturd Jr lands a leg kick that knocks Dōraku off balance momentarily.
Dōraku displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sturd Jr throws out the jab.
Sturd Jr thows a leg kick but Dōraku checks it #TD2#
and Dōraku counters with a shoot takedown. Sturd Jr fights it but they end up in guard.
Dōraku missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dōraku slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB2#
Dōraku is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sturd Jr knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dōraku scoring with punches from side control.
Sturd Jr is working to avoid the ground and pound but Dōraku connects with a decent elbow. #SUB2#
Dōraku looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Dōraku cracks Sturd Jr with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Sturd Jr defending against the ground and pound.
Dōraku cracks Sturd Jr with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Dōraku gets to mount! Sturd Jr was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. #T3#
Sturd Jr is working to get back to half guard.
Dōraku can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sturd Jr is looking to escape.
Sturd Jr 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.
Dōraku lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB2#
Dōraku is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sturd Jr has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Dōraku is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sturd Jr sees it coming and defends easily.#T4#
Dōraku trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Dōraku is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sturd Jr doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dōraku.
Dōraku tries to pass to full mount but Sturd Jr defends it.
Dōraku trying to control from half guard but Sturd Jr is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Niten Dōraku really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jason Sturd Jr's cut.
That's time! Sturd Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Dōraku feints and then cracks Sturd Jr's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sturd Jr down.
Dōraku throws a sloppy body shot
and Sturd Jr counters with a one-two to the body.
Sturd Jr is looking to score with low kicks.
Sturd Jr thumps Dōraku with a low kick.
Dōraku just misses with a punch to the body.
Good shot there by Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr takes a swing at Dōraku's ribcage but misses.
Sturd Jr connects with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dōraku feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sturd Jr's calf.
Dōraku throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dōraku fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sturd Jr manages to avoid it.
Sturd Jr swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sturd Jr lands with a hook. Dōraku tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sturd Jr throws a lazy body kick
and Dōraku counters with a right hand to the body. #T1#
Sturd Jr misses with an uppercut.
Dōraku looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sturd Jr.
Dōraku tries a low kick but Sturd Jr avoids it.
Dōraku takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sturd Jr throws a push kick but Dōraku slaps the foot to one side.
Dōraku with the counter takedown but Sturd Jr avoids it easily.
Sturd Jr misses with an uppercut.
Dōraku swings for the body but Sturd Jr moves out of range.
Sturd Jr appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sturd Jr is looking to score with low kicks.
Dōraku checks a leg kick.
Dōraku slips under a jab.
Dōraku throws a hook but Sturd Jr blocks it.
Sturd Jr misses with a straight left. #T2#
Dōraku steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sturd Jr.
Dōraku swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sturd Jr goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sturd Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dōraku was well out of range. Poor timing from Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr thows a leg kick but Dōraku checks it
and Dōraku counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dōraku keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sturd Jr misses with a leg kick.
Dōraku moves out of range of the body kick.
Sturd Jr misses with a body shot.
Sturd Jr throws the left hand but Dōraku avoids the punch easily.
Dōraku tries a quick counter leg kick but Sturd Jr is wise to it.
Dōraku tries to bum rush Sturd Jr with a series of wild strikes but Sturd Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sturd Jr slips a jab from Dōraku.
Sturd Jr scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T3#
Sturd Jr throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sturd Jr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sturd Jr throws a body punch but Dōraku moves out of range.
Dōraku avoids the body shot from Sturd Jr.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sturd Jr. Dōraku does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dōraku changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Dōraku just misses with a punch to the body.
Sturd Jr appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Sturd Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dōraku can do to turn this around?
Dōraku moves out of range of the body kick.
Sturd Jr fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dōraku is out of range.
Dōraku displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sturd Jr throws out the jab.
Dōraku bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dōraku slips under a jab.
Dōraku changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Sturd Jr goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sturd Jr misses with a low kick as Dōraku jumps back.
Dōraku feints the counter takedown.#T4#
Sturd Jr thuds a left hand into Dōraku's body.
Dōraku dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sturd Jr. That did some damage!#TD2#
Dōraku shoots in and bounces Sturd Jr off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Dōraku wants to control from the top but Sturd Jr keeps moving.
Dōraku lands a couple of elbows.
Sturd Jr working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dōraku. #SUB#
Sturd Jr is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sturd Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dōraku is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Sturd Jr had his way with Niten Dōraku in that round.
The cut man is working on Jason Sturd Jr's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R5#
Sturd Jr goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Sturd Jr misses with a low kick as Dōraku jumps back.
Dōraku lands a nice looking body shot.
Dōraku shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sturd Jr as he avoids it easily.
Sturd Jr is looking to counter punch.
Sturd Jr misses with a hook.
Sturd Jr tries to land a body kick
and Dōraku counters with a left and a right that stings Sturd Jr.
Dōraku takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dōraku has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dōraku tries to work over Sturd Jr's front leg with a kick but Sturd Jr checks it.
Sturd Jr lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T1#
A thudding body kick lands there by Sturd Jr!
Sturd Jr is looking to slow Dōraku down with leg kicks.
Sturd Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Dōraku.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dōraku.
Sturd Jr fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dōraku has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dōraku misses with a right hand
letting Sturd Jr counter with a right hand.
Dōraku throws a leg kick
and Sturd Jr counters with a nice leg kick.
Sturd Jr scores with a nice head shot.
Sturd Jr delivers a nice body kick.
Dōraku throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sturd Jr, right into the meat.
Dōraku wants to slow Sturd Jr down by chopping away at his legs. #T2#
Sloppy strikes from Dōraku. Those never looked like landing.
Dōraku has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Dōraku connects with a jab.
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!
Sturd Jr looks for the body kick but Dōraku saw that one coming.
Dōraku swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dōraku misses with a kick to the body
letting Sturd Jr counter with a right hand.
Dōraku slips a jab and a cross from Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr misses with a low kick.
Dōraku on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sturd Jr connects with the punch.
Sturd Jr attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dōraku moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dōraku ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sturd Jr connects with a body shot that sends Dōraku's belly button to the back.#T3#
Dōraku blocks a head kick by Sturd Jr.
Dōraku throws a shot from downtown. Sturd Jr moves away and avoids it.
Nice shot by Dōraku.
Dōraku slips a jab and a cross from Sturd Jr.
Dōraku is looking for the big counter here.
Dōraku digs a good body shot into Sturd Jr's ribs.
Dōraku has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Sturd Jr.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dōraku.
Sturd Jr throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dōraku stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sturd Jr misses with a low kick.
Sturd Jr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sturd Jr.
Dōraku ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sturd Jr moves away.
Sturd Jr misses with a hook. Dōraku ducked under it nicely.
Dōraku tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Niten Dōraku has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Dōraku looks to land a combination but Sturd Jr avoids it well.
Sturd Jr goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sturd Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dōraku.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr scores with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dōraku throws the kick towards the body but Sturd Jr avoids it.
Sturd Jr pushes Dōraku away with a front kick.
Sturd Jr blocks a low kick nicely.
It looked like Sturd Jr wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Decent striking displayed by Sturd Jr there.
Nice shot by Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Dōraku moves out of range easily.
Sturd Jr lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Sturd Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sturd Jr 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 49:46
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 49:46
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Sturd Jr!
Jason Sturd Jr is the new middleweight champion!
A relieved looking Jason Sturd Jr thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Niten Dōraku spoke after the fight, saying 'Thank you for the fight, Jacob. Congrats on the win. Hopefully a rematch once I improve! '.

Event: Umbrella Ascension
Date: Jul 15, 2016

#R1#
Thrul throws a head kick that misses.
Thrul throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thrul shoots for a double leg takedown but Dōraku sprawls well. He's pushed Thrul's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Dōraku - that will leave a mark!
Dōraku works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Thrul fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dōraku is out of range.
Dōraku appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Thrul staying out of range there.
Thrul takes a swing at Dōraku's ribcage but misses.
Thrul throws out a loose jab but Dōraku uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thrul fails in his attempt to clinch.
Thrul takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Dōraku shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dōraku takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dōraku ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dōraku scores with a nice head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thrul 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.
Thrul takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A low kick from Dōraku is predictable there #CL#
and Thrul counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #T1#
Thrul swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dōraku tries to throw a body punch but Thrul avoids it by throwing Dōraku back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dōraku creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dōraku tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short left from Dōraku. #BC2#
Dōraku breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thrul throws a body punch but Dōraku moves out of range.
Dōraku scores with a kick to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dōraku, right into the meat.
Thrul throws a low kick but Dōraku moves out of range easily.
Dōraku looks to score with a jab to the body but Thrul is just out of range.
Dōraku lands a head shot.#CUT2#
It looks like Aznar Thrul has been cut.
Dōraku throws a jab when Thrul was well out of range.
Dōraku moves forwards but Thrul connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Thrul tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dōraku is able to avoid easily.
Dōraku scores with a jab. Thrul acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Thrul gets tackled into the cage by Dōraku. Dōraku maintains the clinch. #T2#
Dōraku lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Thrul.
Dōraku scores with a shot to the side of Thrul's head.
Thrul cracks Dōraku with a nice body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dōraku.
Dōraku misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Dōraku fails to land.
Thrul misses with a punch to the body.
Thrul tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thrul cracks Dōraku with a nice body shot.
Thrul lands a body shot.
Dōraku looking to stall.
Dōraku misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thrul misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dōraku lands with a right to the head.
Dōraku has Thrul pressed against the cage.
Thrul fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Thrul tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dōraku's elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dōraku.
Thrul blocks a body shot from Dōraku.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A short right from Thrul.
Dōraku lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thrul backwards.
Dōraku stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Thrul blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thrul blocking some punches.
Thrul misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dōraku misses with some punches.
Thrul goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thrul blocks an uppercut.
Thrul lands a right hand.
Thrul is working Dōraku over against the cage.
Dōraku tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thrul's elbow.
Dōraku struggles to land a body shot inside as Thrul controls his hands. #T4#
Dōraku is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Thrul is keeping busy.
A hook to the body from Thrul.
Thrul blocking some punches.
Thrul lands a body punch. #BC#
Thrul breaks from the clinch.
Thrul connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thrul uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dōraku.
Thrul misses with a looping left.
Thrul throws a half hearted mid kick.
Thrul checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Thrul cracks Dōraku with an open hand slap.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Thrul crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Dōraku - the referee stops the clock and Thrul gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Dōraku. Thrul manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dōraku. That's going to slow Thrul down.
Thrul goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Thrul throws a head kick but Dōraku moves out of range.
Dōraku throws a body punch but Thrul moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Niten Dōraku dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aznar Thrul's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Thrul lands an overhand right.
Dōraku lands a nice hook to Thrul's body. Thrul takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dōraku tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dōraku.
Thrul fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dōraku manages to avoid it.
Dōraku looks to land a combination but Thrul avoids it well.
Thrul appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL#
Thrul clinches up against the cage.
Dōraku misses with a punch on the inside.
Niten Dōraku seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nice body punch from Thrul - that landed with a thud.
Thrul blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dōraku misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dōraku tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dōraku misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thrul struggles to land a body shot inside as Dōraku controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Dōraku fails to land.
Dōraku has a couple of punches blocked by Thrul.
Dōraku wants to stall.
Thrul misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Thrul works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Thrul tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dōraku's elbow.
Thrul blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Thrul breaks the clinch.
Thrul fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dōraku throws a shot to the body.
Dōraku fakes the leg kick and cracks Thrul in the body.
Thrul swings for the body but Dōraku moves out of range.
Dōraku avoids the body shot from Thrul.
Thrul tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Thrul moves out of range as Dōraku throws a body kick.
Thrul takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dōraku works Thrul's body with a nice hook.
Dōraku cracks a nice hook into Thrul's ribs.
Thrul blocks a leg kick.#T2#
A swing and a miss from Dōraku.
Thrul is looking to counter the offense by Dōraku and move into the clinch.
Dōraku checks a leg kick nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thrul. Dōraku does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thrul misses with a lunging right hand
and Dōraku counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Some bone on bone action there as Dōraku checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Dōraku throws a body punch but Thrul moves out of range.
Niten Dōraku seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dōraku takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Thrul throws a low kick but Dōraku avoids it.
Dōraku swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Thrul fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dōraku thuds his right hand into Thrul's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Thrul 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.#TD#
Thrul shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Dōraku is trying to defend but Thrul finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thrul working the head and body with strikes. #T3#
Thrul lands strikes from half guard.
Dōraku is in trouble now - Thrul has advanced to mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dōraku tries to hold on but Thrul pushes him away.
Thrul tries to control but Dōraku wriggling away.
Thrul scoring with strikes but Dōraku is staying in there.
Dōraku tries to hold on but Thrul postures up.
Thrul looking to control and managing it successfully.
Thrul can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dōraku is looking to escape. #T4#
Thrul is landing with some decent strikes but Dōraku is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Dōraku wants to hold on but Thrul pushes him away.
Dōraku working to try and regain half guard.
Dōraku tries to hold on but Thrul pushes him away.
Thrul lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Dōraku hang on?
Dōraku wants to control but Thrul is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Aznar Thrul will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Aznar Thrul's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Thrul tries to land a leg kick but Dōraku saw it coming and moves away.
Dōraku changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
An inside leg kick lands from Dōraku.
Dōraku keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dōraku lunges at Thrul with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Thrul's hand.
Dōraku connects with a body shot.
Dōraku has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Thrul throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Dōraku tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Thrul misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dōraku throws a wild body kick that Thrul sees coming a mile off.
Dōraku lands a head kick!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Dōraku.
Thrul fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dōraku looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T1#
Thrul looks to throw the jab but Dōraku is out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dōraku lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Thrul has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Thrul and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Thrul chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dōraku can pounce on him.
A big right from Dōraku misses.
As Dōraku tries to get set, Thrul tries to push him back and clinch up but Dōraku manages to avoid the attempt.
Dōraku keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dōraku wants to clinch up but Thrul keeps it at a distance.
Thrul is looking to wear down Dōraku with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Thrul shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aznar Thrul. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thrul doesn't manage to clinch there - Dōraku circles away.
Dōraku misses with a kick to the body.
Thrul tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Dōraku counters with a nice uppercut.
Dōraku scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Thrul doesn't seem bothered though.
Thrul ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dōraku tries to clinch there but Thrul circles away. #T2#
Dōraku misses with an uppercut. Thrul saw that one coming.
Thrul is looking for a counter combo.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dōraku.
Thrul connects with a looping right hand.
Thrul throws a leg kick but Dōraku checks it.
Dōraku swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thrul misses with a low kick as Dōraku jumps back.
Dōraku misses with a straight left.
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!
Thrul walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Dōraku checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Thrul throws a lazy right hand but Dōraku sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dōraku changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Thrul closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Thrul misses with a low kick.
Dōraku throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Thrul turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Thrul slips a jab from Dōraku.
Thrul throws a right hand that misses
and Dōraku cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Thrul scores with a nice head shot.
Nice uppercut there from Dōraku.
Dōraku needs to keep his hands up - Thrul had a free shot at his head there.#TD#
Thrul throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Dōraku was covering up waiting for the punch and Thrul finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Dōraku manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Thrul manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Dōraku postures up.
Dōraku scoring with punches to the head and body.
Aznar Thrul overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
Thrul trying to keep a closed guard but Dōraku is proving a slippery customer.
Thrul wants to sweep but no luck.
Dōraku tries to free his leg and advance position but Thrul is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Thrul is looking for a triangle but Dōraku pushes his legs off easily.
Dōraku landing some decent shots from guard.
Dōraku lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thrul throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest.
Thrul working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dōraku.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: Ascension 355
Date: Jun 11, 2016

#R1#
Dōraku throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dōraku moves forwards but Stern connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dōraku misses with a lunging right hand
and Stern counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Stern takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Stern scores with a nice right hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Stern.
Stern checks the leg kick.#TD2#
Stern manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Dōraku on his heels. He'll look to pass Dōraku's guard now, I'm sure.
Dōraku keeping full guard, as Stern tries to pass.
Stern slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stern stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dōraku swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dōraku has his hands on Stern's head, controlling the position.
Stern trying to control but Dōraku is working from the bottom. #T1#
Dōraku looking to control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Stern seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Stern ducks under a wild hook from Dōraku.
Stern connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dōraku. Dōraku circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dōraku misses with a wild body shot.
Stern tries to clinch up.
Niten Dōraku is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dōraku ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stern moves away.
Stern shoots in but Dōraku avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A bone on bone clash there as Dōraku blocks the leg kick.
Nice jab there from Stern.
Dōraku throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #T2#
Stern throws a body shot but no joy.
Dōraku fires out a quick counter leg kick but Stern just manages to avoid it.
Stern misses with a hook. Dōraku ducked under it nicely.
Stern fails with a takedown attempt.
Howard Stern seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stern connects with a jab.
Stern pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A good leg kick by Dōraku.
Dōraku fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Stern looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#TD2#
Stern changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Dōraku looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stern tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Dōraku is trying to control Stern's posture but Stern avoids it.
Stern slows the pace down. #T3#
Stern working away.
Stern controlling the position from side mount.
Stern wants to control but Dōraku is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Stern is trying to get an arm triangle but Dōraku is defending well. #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.#SU2#
Stern decides to stand up, so the ref orders Dōraku to his feet.
Stern throws a jab but it's blocked by Dōraku.
A little feinted left hand from Dōraku on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Good standup being displayed there by Stern as he connects with a hook.
Dōraku misses with a low kick as Stern jumps back.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stern looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stern slips under a jab.
Stern swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dōraku slips a jab and a cross from Stern.
Dōraku fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dōraku looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Stern misses with a hook. Dōraku ducked under it nicely.
Stern motions for Dōraku to come forward. Stern throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stern swinging wildly here.
Stern throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dōraku on the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Howard Stern dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
A jab lands there for Stern.
Howard Stern seems to be getting the better of the standup.
No joy there for Dōraku, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stern wants to counter the offense by Dōraku and move into the clinch position.
Dōraku connects with a single shot there.
Stern misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dōraku.
Dōraku takes one on the button.
Dōraku ducks right into an uppercut from Stern.
Stern lands the left hand.
Dōraku fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Stern.
Stern just misses with a punch to the body.
Stern looks to land a left hand but Dōraku moved out of range nicely.
Stern throws the left hand but Dōraku avoids the punch easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Stern.
As Stern looks to move away, Dōraku throws a big counter combo but Stern just gets out of the way.
Stern misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dōraku.
Both fighters circling a little - Dōraku finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stern works the jab nicely.
Dōraku moves forwards but Stern connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Stern misses with a looping left.#T1#
Stern misses with a head kick.
Stern throws a jab but it's blocked by Dōraku.
Stern looks to land a right hand but Dōraku moved out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Stern is defended easily by Dōraku.
Dōraku fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Stern has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Stern uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dōraku.
Stern moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Dōraku throws a hook to the side of Stern's head but Stern sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stern takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Stern tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dōraku paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dōraku looks to throw a body kick
and Stern counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Stern with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Stern throws a hook but Dōraku blocks it.#T2#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Stern lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Dōraku has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dōraku and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Dōraku was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Dōraku walks into a left hand.
A big right from Stern misses.
Stern fails with an attempt to clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dōraku misses with a body kick.
Stern uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dōraku.
Stern looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Stern uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dōraku has time to react.
Dōraku throws a jab but it's blocked by Stern.
Good leg kick by Stern there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Dōraku throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stern misses with an uppercut. Dōraku saw that one coming.
Dōraku keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stern.
Good shot there by Stern.
Dōraku moves into range and connects with a jab.
A jab from Stern does it's job there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dōraku.
Dōraku misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Stern throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dōraku sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stern misses with an uppercut.
Nice uppercut lands for Dōraku. That snapped Stern's head back.
Dōraku leaves Stern with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Niten Dōraku has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Howard Stern.
Dōraku tried to score with a low kick but Stern checks it.
Stern slips a jab from Dōraku.
Dōraku looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Stern throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dōraku feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Dōraku misses with a head kick.
Dōraku throws a leg kick
and Stern counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stern looks to land a combination. Dōraku sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Dōraku loads up on a big right hand but Stern slips the punch.
Dōraku lands with an uppercut that bounces Stern off the cage and back into range.
Stern lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dōraku swings for the body but Stern moves out of range.
Dōraku looks to score with a jab to the body but Stern is just out of range.#T4#
Stern misses with a body shot.
Stern fails to land the takedown.
Stern swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stern connects with a crisp jab.
Dōraku throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dōraku misses with a hook.
Stern displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dōraku throws out the jab.
Stern just misses with a punch to the body.
Dōraku throws a low kick, looking for Stern's leg but Stern calmly moves out of range.
Stern has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Dōraku looks to throw the jab but Stern is out of range.
Stern looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Stern takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Stern scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Stern misses with a body shot.
Stern avoids the body shot from Dōraku.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stern takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Howard Stern will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Dōraku throws a leg kick but Stern sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Dōraku misses with a body kick.
Stern lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Stern misses with a looping right.
Stern throws a leg kick that misses.
Dōraku lands with an uppercut that bounces Stern off the cage and back into range.
Stern goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Stern tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dōraku manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dōraku keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dōraku looks to score with a jab to the body but Stern is just out of range.
Dōraku is looking to chop away at Stern's legs.
Stern appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stern. Dōraku does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stern tests Dōraku's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stern avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dōraku throws an overhand right that lands on Stern's shoulder, as Stern tries to avoid the shot.
Nice defenses there by Dōraku.
A little feinted left hand from Dōraku on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Stern pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A leg kick checked by Stern.
Stern uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dōraku.
Stern needs to keep his hands up - Dōraku had a free shot at his head there.
Stern throws a solid leg kick but Dōraku takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Stern.
A telegraphed right hand from Dōraku misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dōraku. Stern does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dōraku defending well as Stern loads up on a big left hand. #TD2#
Stern shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Stern stopping the sweep attempt from Dōraku.
Dōraku keeping full guard, as Stern tries to pass.
Dōraku keeping moving, preventing Stern from controlling successfully.
Stern passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T2#
Stern wants to control but Dōraku is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Dōraku's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dōraku tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Stern happy to just control the position for now.
Stern trying to control the position but Dōraku is working away. #T3#
Dōraku trying to remain calm as Stern controls from the top position.#SUB2#
Stern is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dōraku has escaped the position, nice work there.
Dōraku is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Dōraku's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dōraku tries to buck Stern off but Stern is having none of it.
Niten Dōraku has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stern in side control, just content to control the action for now. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Stern fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dōraku manages to avoid it.
Dōraku was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Howard Stern is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dōraku throws a chopping leg kick but Stern manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Stern lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dōraku at a distance.
Stern throws a push kick but Dōraku slaps the foot to one side.
Stern throws a hook to the side of Dōraku's head but Dōraku sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dōraku was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Dōraku misses with a low kick.
Stern has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Dōraku.
Dōraku throws a lazy right hand but Stern sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stern lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stern takes one on the button.
Stern throws a front kick aimed at Dōraku's knee but Dōraku avoids it well.
Stern thuds his right hand into Dōraku's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Stern feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dōraku's calf.

And that's the end of the fight!
Howard Stern comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Stern 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Howard Stern!
Howard Stern managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Perkele!, into his post fight interview.
Niten Dōraku spoke after the fight, saying 'Thank you for the fight, Jacob. Congrats on the win. Hopefully a rematch once I improve! '.

Event: HFL #34
Date: Apr 09, 2016

#R1#
Penzer takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dōraku feints and then cracks Penzer's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Penzer down.
Dōraku missing with a left hand there. Penzer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Penzer scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dōraku scores with a jab. Penzer acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Penzer just misses with a punch to the body.
A big right from Penzer misses.
Penzer throws a leg kick
and Dōraku counters with a right hand to the body.
Penzer tests Dōraku's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dōraku throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Penzer is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dōraku with a body shot.
Dōraku scores with a jab to the body.
Nice defenses there by Dōraku.
Dōraku listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dōraku wants to slow Penzer down by chopping away at his legs.
Penzer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dōraku was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Penzer on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T1#
Penzer avoids the body shot from Dōraku.
Penzer lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Dōraku moves out of range of the body kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dōraku.
Dōraku fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Penzer has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dōraku throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Penzer counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Dōraku throws a low kick, looking for Penzer's leg but Penzer calmly moves out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Dōraku checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Penzer gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dōraku misses with a head kick.
Dōraku checks a leg kick.
Penzer lands with a kick to the ribs.
Penzer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dōraku manages to avoid it.
It looked like Dōraku was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Penzer.
Penzer misses with a hook. Dōraku ducked under it nicely.
A head kick by Penzer misses
and Dōraku counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dōraku throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #TD#
Dōraku closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Dōraku lands in his opponent's guard.
Dōraku is stalling in the full guard.
Dōraku wants to control from the top but Penzer keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dōraku is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Dōraku trying to control the position from guard on top but Penzer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Dōraku in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Penzer keeping moving, preventing Dōraku from controlling successfully.
Penzer controls Dōraku momentarily but Dōraku frees himself. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dōraku throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Penzer counters with a nice leg kick.
Penzer just misses with a punch to the body.
Dōraku takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Dōraku takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dōraku fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Penzer looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Penzer throws a body shot but no joy.
Dōraku pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dōraku digs a good hook to Penzer's body. #T4#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Penzer.
Penzer scores with a jab. Dōraku acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Niten Dōraku has been cut.
Penzer throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Dōraku throws a counter high kick but Penzer was just alert enough to avoid it.
Penzer with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dōraku to score with a decent uppercut.
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!#TD#
Dōraku gets the takedown into side control.
Dōraku wants to control but Penzer is keeping him busy.
Dōraku controls the position. #SUB#
Dōraku is trying to get an arm triangle but Penzer is defending well.
Penzer is looking for a sweep.
Dōraku cracks Penzer with an elbow. That is naaassty.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Niten Dōraku dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Niten Dōraku's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
A shot to the body from Dōraku misses
and Penzer counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Penzer fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dōraku has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dōraku is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Dōraku misses with a body shot.
Penzer feints a counter leg kick.
Dōraku pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dōraku connects with a body shot that sends Penzer's belly button to the back.
Penzer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Penzer punishes Dōraku's body with a nice straight punch.
Penzer lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dōraku's sensitive parts.
Dōraku looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Penzer takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Dōraku is looking to wear down Penzer with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Penzer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dōraku misses with a hook
letting Penzer counter with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dōraku fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Penzer manages to avoid it.
Penzer with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dōraku checks a low kick from Penzer.#T1#
Dōraku misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Penzer blocks a low kick nicely.
Penzer tries a quick counter leg kick but Dōraku is wise to it.
Penzer takes one to the side of the head.
Penzer keeps Dōraku at a distance using the push kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Penzer, right into the meat.
Dōraku misses with a leg kick. #TD#
Dōraku shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Penzer is trying to control the position but Dōraku postures up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Penzer is on top in guard. #REVB#
Penzer looking to sit in guard and control but Dōraku gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Niten Dōraku overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Penzer keeping moving, preventing Dōraku from controlling successfully. #T2#
Penzer working a defensive guard here.
Dōraku scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Dōraku got a little sloppy there for a moment and Penzer has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dōraku has managed to get both his arms back between Penzer's legs - danger averted.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Dōraku 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.
Dōraku cracks Penzer with a solid left hand.
Dōraku stands up over Penzer, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dōraku engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dōraku working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T3#
Dōraku throwing strikes from guard but Penzer blocks nicely.
Dōraku lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dōraku scoring with punches to the head and body.
Penzer is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Dōraku trying to control the position from guard on top but Penzer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Penzer wants to sweep here but Dōraku controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Penzer has his foot on Dōraku's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dōraku works his way back into a safe position though.#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.
Dōraku distracts Penzer with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Penzer keeping moving, preventing Dōraku from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Penzer has his foot on Dōraku's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dōraku works his way back into a safe position though.
Penzer wants to sweep but no luck.
Dōraku lands a couple of digs.
Penzer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dōraku is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Penzer can do to turn this around?
Dōraku controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Dōraku scoring with punches to the head and body.
Penzer looking for a sweep. Not yet Penzer, not yet.
Penzer keeping moving, preventing Dōraku from controlling successfully.
Penzer has momentary wrist control but Dōraku slips an elbow through the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Niten Dōraku dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Niten Dōraku's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Penzer connects with a right hand. Dōraku shakes it off.
Penzer throws an overhand right that lands on Dōraku's shoulder, as Dōraku tries to avoid the shot.
Dōraku swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dōraku feints and then cracks Penzer's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Penzer down.
It looks like Dōraku has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Penzer throws a body kick that misses.
Penzer lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dōraku at a distance.
Dōraku scores with a jab to the body.
Dōraku slips under a jab.
Dōraku throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mario Penzer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dōraku chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Penzer can pounce on him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penzer connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dōraku misses with the body kick
and Penzer counters with a stiff right hand.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Penzer. #KD#
Dōraku connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Penzer to the floor! Dōraku dives in looking for the finish!#ROC#
Penzer is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Mario Penzer has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dōraku lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Penzer! More strikes land and this one is all over! Dōraku jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Niten Dōraku!
Niten Dōraku tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: TWGC 10 (265lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: Mar 20, 2016

Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Mr Steel Penn and Niten Dōraku. Dōraku is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Ides Of Light - Jucifer. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

190 cm
23 yrs
213 lbs

190 cm
30 yrs
201 lbs

Steel Penn

Dōraku

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Mr Steel Penn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Niten Dōraku!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Dillan Fox and Alec Ball.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Steel Penn fails with a takedown attempt.
Dōraku tries to counter by closing the distance.
Steel Penn fails in his attempt to clinch.
Steel Penn looks to clinch

and Dōraku counters with a shoot takedown. Steel Penn fights it but they end up in guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Steel Penn (0) vs (2) Dōraku
Dōraku trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel Penn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steel Penn controls Dōraku momentarily but Dōraku frees himself.
Dōraku sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dōraku trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel Penn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dōraku pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Steel Penn is keeping the position for now.
Dōraku engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dōraku trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel Penn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steel Penn pulls Dōraku in close to prevent any damage.
Steel Penn has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

Dōraku is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Steel Penn has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Dōraku is looking to defend but Steel Penn has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Dōraku! Steel Penn pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Dōraku taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Mr Steel Penn!
After the fight, Mr Steel Penn was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
In defeat, Niten Dōraku stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thank you for the fight, Jacob. Congrats on the win. Hopefully a rematch once I improve! '.

Event: TWGC 10 (265lbs, D1): St Petersburg Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Mar 12, 2016

Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Niten Dōraku and Bob Backlund. Chooooooooon! I think Dōraku might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Ides Of Light - Jucifer. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

190 cm
30 yrs
201 lbs

189 cm
31 yrs
189 lbs

Dōraku

Backlund

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Niten Dōraku! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Bob Backlund!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Dmitry Maklakov and Ivan Kurochkin.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Backlund closes the distance and clinches up with Dōraku, looking for a takedown. Backlund pushes Dōraku against the cage but Dōraku circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Dōraku takes the fight into the clinch.

Dōraku is trying to trip Backlund. He has hold of a leg but Backlund is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Dōraku persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dōraku (2) vs (0) Backlund
Dōraku trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Backlund has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Dōraku sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Backlund's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Backlund is looking to improve his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Dōraku is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Backlund!
Score +3 for passing guard: Dōraku (5) vs (0) Backlund
Backlund is trying to escape the mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dōraku fails to take his opponent's back.
Backlund tries to hold on but Dōraku postures up.
Dōraku takes Backlund's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Backlund is in trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Dōraku (8) vs (0) Backlund
Dōraku controlling well, preventing Backlund from escaping the position.

Dōraku is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Dōraku has the hooks in. Backlund is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Backlund breaks Dōraku's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dōraku (8) vs (2) Backlund
Dōraku keeping full guard, as Backlund tries to pass.
Dōraku seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Dōraku controlling the position.
Backlund passes into half guard.

Backlund is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Dōraku as he works his way to full guard.
Dōraku is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dōraku looking for a sweep. Not yet Dōraku, not yet.
Backlund looking to pass the guard.
Backlund keeps trying to improve his position.
Backlund is looking to advance position but Dōraku has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Dōraku (12) vs (2) Backlund
Dōraku trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Backlund looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Dōraku (15) vs (2) Backlund
Dōraku doesn't have the hooks in and Backlund manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dōraku (15) vs (4) Backlund
Dōraku controls Backlund momentarily but Backlund frees himself.
Dōraku looking for a sweep. Not yet Dōraku, not yet.
Dōraku pulls Backlund in close to his closed guard and prevents Backlund from doing any damage or advancing position.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dōraku keeping full guard, as Backlund tries to pass.
Dōraku wants to control the position but Backlund says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Dōraku wants to improve his position but Backlund is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Backlund is looking to advance position but Dōraku won't allow it.
Dōraku wants to get back to full guard.

That's six minutes gone in the round.

Backlund is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dōraku is just riding it out for now. Backlund eventually gives up the hold.

Backlund is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dōraku is just riding it out for now. Backlund eventually gives up the hold.
Dōraku gets back to full guard.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dōraku manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Backlund manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dōraku (17) vs (4) Backlund
Backlund is trying to control the position but Dōraku postures up.
Backlund keeping full guard, as Dōraku tries to pass.

Dōraku thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Backlund had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dōraku defends it easily.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.

Backlund working for a triangle but Dōraku defends it easily.
Dōraku wants to control from the top but Backlund keeps moving.
Dōraku trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dōraku trying to control the position from guard on top but Backlund is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dōraku is pushing down on Backlund's leg trying to pass to half guard. Backlund is fighting to maintain full guard but Dōraku has managed to sneak the leg through.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Dōraku sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Backlund has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dōraku is working away from the top position though.

Dōraku is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Backlund defends it well.
Dōraku wants to pass the guard but Backlund is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Backlund makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Backlund.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Backlund pulls Dōraku in close to prevent any damage.
Dōraku trying to control but Backlund is working from the bottom.

Backlund working for a triangle but Dōraku defends it easily.
Backlund keeping moving, preventing Dōraku from controlling successfully.
Dōraku tries to free his leg and advance position but Backlund is retaining full guard.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Backlund holds on and takes a little breather.

Backlund working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dōraku doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dōraku manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Backlund looking for a guillotine here but Dōraku defends easily.
Dōraku trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.

Backlund looking for a guillotine here but Dōraku defends easily.

Backlund is looking for a triangle but Dōraku pushes his legs off easily.
Dōraku passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Dōraku (20) vs (4) Backlund
Dōraku slows the pace down.

Dōraku goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Backlund rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Dōraku's guard! Nice work there by Backlund!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dōraku (20) vs (6) Backlund
Dōraku is adopting a defensive guard.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Backlund forces his way into half guard.

Backlund is trying to work for a kimura but Dōraku is defending well.
Backlund tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dōraku knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Dōraku works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dōraku wants to sweep here but Backlund controlling him for the moment.
Backlund slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dōraku manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dōraku looking to control.
Dōraku manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Backlund manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dōraku (22) vs (6) Backlund

And that's the end of the fight!
Dōraku takes the fight on points by 22 to 6.
Niten Dōraku spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: TWGC 10 (265lbs, D1): St Petersburg Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Mar 11, 2016

Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Bud Macintosh and Niten Dōraku. Dōraku has chosen Ides Of Light - Jucifer as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

192 cm
47 yrs
212 lbs

190 cm
30 yrs
201 lbs

Macintosh

Dōraku

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Bud Macintosh! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Niten Dōraku!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Konstantin Menshow and Igor Prikhodko.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Macintosh shoots in but Dōraku avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.

Dōraku closes the distance and clinches.
Macintosh is defending well against a takedown attempt.

Dōraku wants the takedown. Macintosh is fighting it off but Dōraku persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Macintosh's guard against the cage.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Macintosh (0) vs (2) Dōraku

Macintosh escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dōraku gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dōraku trying to control but Macintosh is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Macintosh not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Macintosh seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Dōraku trying to control but Macintosh is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Macintosh holds on and takes a little breather.
Dōraku tries to free his leg and advance position but Macintosh is retaining full guard.
Macintosh wants to sweep here but Dōraku controlling him for the moment.

Dōraku is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Macintosh is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Macintosh has escaped and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Macintosh (2) vs (2) Dōraku
Dōraku is controlling Macintosh's posture.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macintosh is looking to advance position but Dōraku has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Macintosh (2) vs (6) Dōraku
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Macintosh working to try and regain half guard.

Dōraku goes for an armbar but Macintosh turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Macintosh.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Macintosh (4) vs (6) Dōraku
Dōraku keeping moving, preventing Macintosh from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dōraku has his hands on Macintosh's head, controlling the position.
Macintosh trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Dōraku is looking for a triangle here but Macintosh uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Macintosh (7) vs (6) Dōraku
Macintosh controlling from side mount.

Macintosh working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Dōraku is not content to let Macintosh control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Macintosh is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dōraku is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Macintosh is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dōraku knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Dōraku regains half guard there - taking advantage of Macintosh's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Macintosh is stalling here. Dōraku is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Macintosh seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Dōraku has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Macintosh (7) vs (10) Dōraku

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Macintosh manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

Macintosh looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Macintosh is looking for a sweep. Dōraku is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Macintosh gets full guard.
Macintosh is trying to control the position but Dōraku postures up.

Macintosh looking for subs off his back but Dōraku has passed one foot through into half guard.

Macintosh looking for submissions off his back.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Macintosh manages to get to full guard.
Dōraku sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Dōraku trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dōraku pushes down on Macintosh's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Dōraku is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Macintosh!
Score +3 for passing guard: Macintosh (7) vs (13) Dōraku

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dōraku looking to control but Macintosh is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Macintosh is trying desperately to improve position.
Macintosh is working hard here to advance position.
Dōraku looking to control but Macintosh is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Macintosh can't escape the position.
Dōraku wants to control the pace but Macintosh is squirming around nicely.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Macintosh has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Macintosh (7) vs (16) Dōraku

Dōraku is looking for the choke from the back position but Macintosh is controlling his hands well.

Dōraku tightening his grip on Macintosh, looking for the choke.
Dōraku doesn't have the hooks in and Macintosh manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Macintosh (9) vs (16) Dōraku
Dōraku is adopting a defensive guard.

Macintosh drops back, looking for a kneebar! Dōraku looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Dōraku looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Dōraku!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Macintosh (9) vs (20) Dōraku

That's nine minutes gone in the round.

Dōraku swings around for an armbar but Macintosh sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Dōraku's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Macintosh (11) vs (20) Dōraku
Our spies down at at Russian Top Team Elite Gym inform us that Dōraku has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Dōraku looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Macintosh postures up.
Dōraku being controlled here, momentarily.
Macintosh pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dōraku is keeping the position for now.
Dōraku keeping moving, preventing Macintosh from controlling successfully.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Macintosh pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dōraku is keeping the position for now.
Dōraku is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Macintosh (11) vs (22) Dōraku
Dōraku is keen to just control but Macintosh is a slippery customer.
Dōraku is just content to waste time from the top position. Macintosh takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.

Macintosh has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dōraku can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Dōraku trying to control but Macintosh is working from the bottom.
Dōraku stands and throws Macintosh's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Macintosh (11) vs (25) Dōraku
Macintosh struggling a bit here.

Dōraku is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Macintosh is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Macintosh is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Well,Macintosh is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.

Dōraku wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Macintosh, who protects the arm well.

Dōraku thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Macintosh is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Dōraku off and has taken his back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Macintosh (15) vs (25) Dōraku
Dōraku wants to control his opponent's hands but Macintosh gets his hands free.

Dōraku is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Macintosh gets his way!

Dōraku showing good submission defense here.
Will Macintosh go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.

Macintosh looking for the RNC.

Macintosh patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?

Macintosh working for the choke.
Macintosh is not going to allow Dōraku to sit and survive in this position.

Macintosh is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Dōraku is defending well though. Macintosh let's go of the attempt for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Macintosh gets his hands free as Dōraku looks to control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dōraku wins on points by 25 to 15.
Niten Dōraku was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

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