Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Flair 106
Date: Feb 23, 2024

#R1#
Sankari wants to clinch but Chaelsson slips to the side
and Chaelsson counters with a nice uppercut.
Sankari looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Sankari throws a leg kick
and Chaelsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sankari tries to clinch up
and Chaelsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chaelsson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Chaelsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sankari throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Chaelsson counters with a straight right hand.
Sankari looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sankari throws a sloppy body shot
and Chaelsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
A shot to the body from Sankari misses
enabling Chaelsson to counter with a crisp jab.
Sankari misses with a kick to the body
and Chaelsson counters with a big right hook, that lands right on the temple! Sankari goes down! Chaelsson rushes to a neutral corner to get the count going quickly. This one's going to be close! 3,4,5,6,7... Sankari is up to one knee.... 8,9....10! He didn't make it! This fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Patrick Chaelsson!
Patrick Chaelsson retains his heavyweight title!
Our winner, Patrick Chaelsson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Flair 105
Date: Feb 16, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Lang fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Sankari sprawls well initially but Lang persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Sankari looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Lang is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sankari definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sankari knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lang on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lang takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T1#
Sankari is in trouble now - Lang has advanced to mount!
Lang landing strikes, looking to finish!
Lang looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lang is landing with some decent strikes but Sankari is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Lang controlling from the full mount. #SUB2#
Lang quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Lang but it's paid off an Sankari is forced to tap! Nice work by Lang.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Craig Long Lang!

Event: Flair 104
Date: Feb 11, 2024

#R1#
Lang jabs Sankari to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sankari looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Lang lands a nice shot to the body.
Lang scores with a shot to the body. #CL#
Lang gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lang using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Lang working Sankari over with knees to the body.
Lang throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sankaris head. #CUT#It looks like Sota Sankari has been cut.
Sankari looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lang lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #BC#
Lang's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice inside leg kick there by Lang. That's going to slow Sankari down. #CL#
Lang gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Lang manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Lang clinches up with Sankari and pushes him back against the ropes.
Lang will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Sankari up against the ropes.
The referee is keeping an eye on Lang - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Lang seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.#T1#
Knees in the clinch landing for Lang. #BC#
Lang pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A shot to the liver by Lang. Beautiful body shot.#CL#
Lang has Sankari up against the ropes in a clinch. #BC#
Lang manages to break the clinch.
Lang lands a jab to the head.
Lang grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Sankari takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Lang cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Craig Long Lang!

Event: Flair 102
Date: Dec 26, 2023

#R1##CL#
Thomas rushes Sankari and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Sankari looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Thomas landing knees to the body. #BC#
Thomas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thomas lands with a slapping head kick. #CUT#It looks like Sota Sankari has been cut.
A solid body kick from Thomas.
Thomas lands with a kick to the ribs.
Look low, kick high! Thomas uses the oldest trick in the book to send Sankari tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Thomas is absolutely delighted - when Sankari wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jax Thomas!

Event: Flair 101
Date: Nov 18, 2023

#R1##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Sankari enables Thomas to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Sankari manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Sankari is looking to stand back up but Thomas counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Sankari.
Sankari looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!#REVR##SUB2#
Thomas is trying for a kimura here. Sankari looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Thomas wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jax Thomas!

Event: Flair 94
Date: Aug 26, 2023

#R1#
Camacho stuns Sankari with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sankari looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#CL#
Camacho clinches up against the ropes.
Knees to the body from Camacho.
Camacho throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Camacho scores with a knee to the head. #CUT#It looks like Sota Sankari has been cut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Camacho.
Camacho lands a shot to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Camacho obliges.
Camacho presses Sankari against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Camacho lands a damaging elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Camacho lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sankari's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Camacho's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A hook to the body from Camacho.
Camacho lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from Camacho on the inside.
Camacho lands a shot to the body.#T1#
Knees in the clinch landing for Camacho.
Camacho working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Camacho creates a bit of distance and cracks Sankari with a big uppercut! Sankari goes down! The referee pushes Camacho away into a neutral corner and starts the count. 4,5,6,7. Will Sankari make it up in time? He's still flopping around all over the place! The referee has called off the fight! Camacho takes it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Macho Camacho!

Event: Flair 91
Date: Jul 28, 2023

#R1#
Thomas connects with a nice cross there... Sankari is looking wobbly and Thomas recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Sankari to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Thomas jumps onto the ropes to celebrate with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jax Thomas!
Jax Thomas is the new heavyweight champion!

Event: Flair 88
Date: Jun 17, 2023

#R1#
Sankari walks into a stiff left hand from Robbins.
Sankari looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Robbins lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Robbins lands with a nice body punch.
Robbins thuds his shin into the meat of Sankari's side.
Sankari glances at the clock... BAM! Robbins nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Sankari crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Sankari is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Marty Robbins!
Marty Robbins retains his heavyweight title!
Marty Robbins took some time post fight to say the following; 'Well y'all this one was it. This cowboy ain't as sharp as he used ta be. Time to hit that ol' dusty trail. Thanks to all my fans & followers for a great career! #PaSays forever!'.

Event: Flair 85
Date: May 20, 2023

#R1#
Thomas delivers a nice body kick.
Sankari looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#CL#
Thomas gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sankari looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Thomas keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sankari's efforts to push away.#BC#
Thomas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thomas thuds a left hand into Sankari's body.
Sankari walks into a perfectly timed head kick by Thomas and drops face first to the floor! Sankari's eyes are wide open but he's not all there - he's just flopping around the mat like a drunk on rollerskates! The referee doesn't even start the count - he's called an end to the fight, with Sankari in no position to continue!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Jax Thomas!

Event: The Return
Date: May 13, 2023

#R1#
Sankari closes the distance but Tate Iii moves to the side
and Tate Iii counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#It looks like Sota Sankari has been cut.
Sankari looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Tate Iii throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sankari stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tate Iii getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Tate Iii scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sankari doesn't seem bothered though.
Tate Iii definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#KD#
Tate Iii lands with a right, followed by a left to the temple and Sankari goes down! The ref sends Tate Iii to a neutral corner so he can begin the count. 3,4,5,6 and Sankari is back to his feet. He seems a little groggy but the referee thinks he's OK to continue, so we're back to the action!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tate Iii wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tate Iii lands with a nice body punch.
Tate Iii lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Sankari out cold! Sankari is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the ropes! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Curtis Tate Iii!

Event: Flair 82
Date: Apr 15, 2023

#R1#
Tate Iii lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #CUT#It looks like Sota Sankari has been cut.
Sankari looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Tate Iii connects with a combination that backs up Sankari into the cage. Tate Iii lands a flurry of punches that gets past Sankari's guard. Sankari is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Tate Iii bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Curtis Tate Iii!

Event: Flair 77
Date: Feb 25, 2023

#R1#
Tate Iii circles away from the clinch attempt
and Tate Iii counters with a right hand to the body.
Sankari looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Tate Iii shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Sankari eats them both and turns towards Tate Iii to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT#It looks like Sota Sankari has been cut.
Tate Iii lands with a good body shot.
Tate Iii closes the distance and lands a lead uppercut that stumbles Sankari back against the ropes! Tate Iii follows up with a jab and a huge straight right that knocks Sankari out cold! What a finish! Tate Iii looks absolutely delighted, as he should do! Congratulations that man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Curtis Tate Iii!

Event: Flair 72
Date: Jan 27, 2023

#R1#
Tate Iii paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Sota Sankari has been cut.
Sankari looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Tate Iii connects with a nice cross there... Sankari is looking wobbly and Tate Iii recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Sankari to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Tate Iii jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Curtis Tate Iii!

Event: Flair 71
Date: Jan 20, 2023

#R1##TD#
Thomas shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Sankari looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#SU#
Thomas stands up and waves to Sankari to follow him. #TD#
Thomas gets a takedown into half guard.#SU#
Thomas decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #TD#
Thomas fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Sankari sprawls well initially but Thomas persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SU#
Thomas decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Thomas closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Sankari to the mat! Sankari manages to get full guard. #SU#
Thomas gets to his feet - Sankari follows without any prompting.
Sankari looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#TD#
Thomas feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Sankari not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Thomas definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB2#
Sankari working for a triangle but Thomas defends it easily. #SU#
Thomas stands up and waves to Sankari to follow him. #T1##TD#
Thomas shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Sankari napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SU#
Thomas stands up and beckons Sankari to his feet. #TD#
Thomas looking to score a takedown here. Sankari is defending well but Thomas drives through and ends up in Sankari's guard.#SU#
Thomas stands up and waves to Sankari to follow him. #TD#
Thomas closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Thomas lands in his opponent's guard.#ROC#Sankari is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Thomas gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Sankari is still on wobbly legs! Can Thomas finish him?#T2##TD#
Thomas is looking for a takedown. Wow, that's a brutal slam - Sankari is in big trouble! Thomas is landing strikes from the mount and this one is all over! The ref jumps in to save a confused looking Sankari. Poor guy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Jax Thomas!
Jax Thomas retains his heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Jax Thomas made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Flair 67
Date: Dec 16, 2022

#R1#
Shewmaker throws a head kick that Sankari semi-blocks.
Sankari looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#CL#
Shewmaker moves into range and clinches up with Sankari.
Shewmaker scores with a shot to the side of Sankari's head.
Shewmaker scores a nice knee to the body.
Shewmaker working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Shewmaker.
Shewmaker lands a shoulder strike.
Shewmaker lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sankari backwards.
Shewmaker digs a right hand underneath Sankari's ribcage. Sankari let out a lung full of air as it connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#KD#
Shewmaker drops Sankari with a big knee straight up the middle! Sankari is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC#Sankari is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Sota Sankari has been cut.
Shewmaker feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Sankari collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Frank Shewmaker!
Frank Shewmaker is the new super heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Frank Shewmaker made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Flair 65
Date: Dec 02, 2022

#R1#
Tate Iii sizes up Sankari with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CUT#It looks like Sota Sankari has been cut.
Sankari looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Sankari backs away from a small jab... but Tate Iii lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Sankari crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Tate Iii with a spectacular finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Curtis Tate Iii!

Event: Flair 61
Date: Nov 04, 2022

#R1#
Tate Iii scores with a nice right hand. #CUT#It looks like Sota Sankari has been cut.
Sankari looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Tate Iii lands a jab.
Sankari throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tate Iii counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Curtis Tate Iii!

Event: Flair 58
Date: Sep 30, 2022

#R1#
Sankari swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD#
and Braddock counters with a single leg into guard. Sankari didn't expect that.
Sankari looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Braddock is pushing down on Sankari's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sankari is fighting to maintain full guard but Braddock has managed to sneak the leg through.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Braddock lands a nice short elbow.
Braddock definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sankari taking some punishment here, with Braddock in his half guard.
Braddock working over Sankari with some ground and pound. Sankari looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Well, if Braddock is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #SUB#
Braddock is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Sankari is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). James Braddock!

Event: Flair 57
Date: Sep 23, 2022

#R1#
Tate Iii connects with a nice looking jab. #CUT#It looks like Sota Sankari has been cut.
Sankari looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Tate Iii lands a right and a left and another right! Sankari goes down! Oh, he's in big, big trouble! 3,4,5,6,7,8... he's up to one knee... 9,10! He can't beat the count - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Curtis Tate Iii!

Event: Flair 52
Date: Aug 12, 2022

#R1#
Tate Iii throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sankari stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tate Iii lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CUT2#It looks like Sota Sankari has been cut.#KD2#
A jab-cross combination lands for Tate Iii and sends Sankari crashing to the mat! Tate Iii follows him down to the mat - Sankari regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet! #ROC2#Sankari is rocked!
Sankari is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tate Iii lands a big elbow - Sankari is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Tate Iii!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Curtis Tate Iii!

Event: Flair 50
Date: Jul 22, 2022

#R1#
Sankari closes the distance looking to clinch #KD#
and Gunn counters with a left and a right that hurts Sankari! He wobbles and falls to the floor - he's in big trouble! Gunn jumps into full mount!
Sankari looks winded!
Gunn lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gunn controlling the position easily from mount.
Gunn continues to stall.#SUB#
Gunn working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Sankari looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Gunn! Submission of the night perhaps?

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Tommy Gunn!

Event: Pain and Gain
Date: Jul 09, 2022

#R1#
Sankari doesn't manage to clinch there - Gunn circles away.
Sankari wants to clinch
and Gunn makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Sankari really felt that one!
Gunn connects with a body shot.
Sankari takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sankari takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#KD#
Gunn closes the distance and scores with a big combo that sends Sankari crashing to the mat! Sankari uses the ropes to get back to his feet and beat the count. The referee looks concerned but he's going to allow it to continue!#CUT#It looks like Sota Sankari has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gunn lands a leg kick that knocks Sankari off balance momentarily.#KD#
Gunn scores a knockdown with a big right hand! Sankari beats the count and gets back to his feet. The referee asks him to walk forwards and it appears he is OK so we'll continue the bout.#ROC#Sankari is rocked!
Sankari looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gunn cracks Sankari with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tommy Gunn!

Event: Flair 48
Date: Jul 01, 2022

#R1#
Sankari misses with a straight left.
Shewmaker is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Shewmaker throws a powerful right kick. Sankari tried to block low but the kick was high! Sankari was taken right off of his feet! Shewmaker jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Frank Shewmaker!
After winning the bout, Frank Shewmaker thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Flair 46
Date: Jun 25, 2022

#R1##KD#
Tate Iii closes the distance and scores with a big combo that sends Sankari crashing to the mat! Sankari uses the ropes to get back to his feet and beat the count. The referee looks concerned but he's going to allow it to continue!#CUT#It looks like Sota Sankari has been cut.
Tate Iii cracks a nice hook into Sankari's ribs.
Sankari falls off balance throwing a combination #CL#
and Tate Iii counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Tate Iii taking a breather.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Tate Iii for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Tate Iii breaks the clinch.
Sankari takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sankari looks winded!
Sankari wants to clinch but Tate Iii slips to the side
and Tate Iii counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Sankari has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Curtis Tate Iii!

Event: Super Fight
Date: May 27, 2022

#R1#
Tate Iii paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Sota Sankari has been cut.#KD#
Tate Iii clips Sankari with a right and a left that makes him do the chicken dance for a couple of seconds. He touched his left hand down on the canvas so the referee steps between the fighters to give Sankari a standing 8 count before we can continue the bout.
Tate Iii plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Sankari to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Sankari just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Curtis Tate Iii!

Event: Flair 43
Date: May 20, 2022

#R1#
Left hook, right uppercut from Crusader .
Crusader stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CL#
Crusader clinches up with Sankari and pushes him back against the ropes.
Sankari misses with an elbow over the top.
The referee calls for Crusader to work.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Sankari misses with a hook to the ribs.
Crusader pushes Sankari back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Sankari can't find room to land a body shot as Crusader controls the action. #BC#
Crusader manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Crusader moves into range and clinches up with Sankari.
Sankari wants to get back to striking at distance but Crusader won't allow it. #BC#
Crusader breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Crusader closes the distance and clinches.
Crusader manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #T1#
Crusader landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Good body shot from Crusader .
Crusader definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#BC#
Crusader 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Crusader forces Sankari back against the ropes and clinches.#BC#
Crusader pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sankari wants to clinch but Crusader slips to the side
and Crusader cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sankari looks winded!#CL#
Crusader darts in and clinches Sankari up against the ropes.#BC#
Crusader escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #KD#
Crusader drops a shoulder and throws a biiiig uppercut that drops Sankari onto his butt! Sankari pops straight back to his feet to convince the referee that he's OK to continue.#CUT#It looks like Sota Sankari has been cut.
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!
Crusader throws an overhand right that has Sankari reeling! Crusader follows up with more punches and Sankari is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Righteous Crusader !

Event: Flair 40
Date: Apr 22, 2022

#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Sankari looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sankari throws a combination that misses
and Tate Iii cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sankari looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sankari wants to clinch up but Tate Iii keeps it at a distance.
Tate Iii throws an overhand right that has Sankari reeling! Tate Iii follows up with more punches and Sankari is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Curtis Tate Iii!
Curtis Tate Iii retains his super heavyweight title!

Event: Flair 37
Date: Apr 02, 2022

#R1##CL#
Crusader gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Crusader escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Crusader has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cozad MMA Las Vegas in the buildup to the fight.
Crusader blocks a head kick by Sankari.
Crusader wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Crusader is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Crusader tries to clinch there but Sankari circles away.
Crusader lands with a nice body punch.
Sankari looks winded!#KD#
Crusader staggers Sankari with a jab and knocks him down with a follow up straight! Sankari looks in trouble, will he beat the count?! The count has reached 5 and he's only back to 1 knee - it's going to be close! 6,7,8 - he's up! Just in time and the ref is going to let the fight continue!#CUT#It looks like Sota Sankari has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Crusader has closed the distance and engaged Sankari in a clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Crusader working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC#
Crusader breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sankari backs away from a small jab... but Crusader lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Sankari crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Crusader with a spectacular finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Righteous Crusader !

Event: Flair 34
Date: Mar 12, 2022

#R1#
Tate Iii scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #CUT#It looks like Sota Sankari has been cut.
Sankari looks winded!
Sankari with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tate Iii connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#KD#
Tate Iii cracks Sankari with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Tate Iii has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Sankari to stand back up!#ROC#Sankari is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tate Iii lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Sankari - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Tate Iii!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Curtis Tate Iii!
Curtis Tate Iii retains his super heavyweight title!

Event: Flair 33
Date: Mar 05, 2022

#R1#
Crusader lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Sankari backs up against the ropes. #CL#
Crusader rushes Sankari and presses him up against the ropes.
Crusader working hard to break the clinch.
Crusader lands with a short shot to the head.
Sankari stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Crusader is trying to maintain a safe position but Sankari gets an underhook and turns Crusader into the ropes.
Crusader is trying to stall.
Sankari is looking to break free of the clinch but Crusader has double underhooks.
Crusader definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Crusader pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Crusader looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#KD#
Crusader lands with a right, followed by a left to the temple and Sankari goes down! The ref sends Crusader to a neutral corner so he can begin the count. 3,4,5,6 and Sankari is back to his feet. He seems a little groggy but the referee thinks he's OK to continue, so we're back to the action!#ROC#Sankari is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Sota Sankari has been cut.#T1#
Crusader throws an overhand right that has Sankari reeling! Crusader follows up with more punches and Sankari is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Righteous Crusader !

Event: Flair 30
Date: Feb 18, 2022

#R1#
Sankari throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tate Iii scores with a shot to the body. #KD#
Tate Iii drops Sankari with a beautiful combination! Sankari stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Tate Iii is looking for the KO!#CUT#It looks like Sota Sankari has been cut.
Tate Iii scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sankari doesn't seem bothered though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tate Iii connects with a nice cross there... Sankari is looking wobbly and Tate Iii recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Sankari to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Tate Iii jumps onto the ropes to celebrate with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Curtis Tate Iii!
Curtis Tate Iii retains his super heavyweight title!

Event: Flair 29
Date: Feb 11, 2022

#R1#
Tate Iii pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Sankari back to the ropes. Tate Iii follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Tate Iii throws a shot to the body.
Tate Iii connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Sankari to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Tate Iii!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Curtis Tate Iii!
Curtis Tate Iii retains his super heavyweight title!

Event: Flair 27
Date: Jan 28, 2022

#R1#
Dickson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CUT#It looks like Sota Sankari has been cut.
Dickson digs a good hook to Sankari's body. #KD#
Dickson drops Sankari with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Sankari looks back up at him and smiles so Dickson waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#Sankari is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dickson fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Sankari square on the jaw! Damn, Sankari is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Morrison Dickson!
During a confident post fight interview, Morrison Dickson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Flair 22
Date: Dec 30, 2021

#R1#
Sankari is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Braddock.#CUT#It looks like Sota Sankari has been cut.
Sankari takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sankari will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sankari looks winded!
Braddock connects with a body shot.
Braddock scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Braddock!
Braddock's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sankari under the eye.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sankari looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Braddock lands a nice looking body shot.
Braddock lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Sankari out cold! Sankari is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). James Braddock!

Event: Flair 20
Date: Dec 23, 2021

#R1#
Tate Iii tests Sankari's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tate Iii scores with a shot to the body.
Sankari throws a sloppy head kick and Tate Iii moves out of range easily. #KD#
Tate Iii lands with a right, followed by a left to the temple and Sankari goes down! The ref sends Tate Iii to a neutral corner so he can begin the count. 3,4,5,6 and Sankari is back to his feet. He seems a little groggy but the referee thinks he's OK to continue, so we're back to the action!#CUT#It looks like Sota Sankari has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sankari is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tate Iii moves out of range as Sankari throws a body kick.
Tate Iii comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sankari looks winded!
Tate Iii closes the distance and lands a lead uppercut that stumbles Sankari back against the ropes! Tate Iii follows up with a jab and a huge straight right that knocks Sankari out cold! What a finish! Tate Iii looks absolutely delighted, as he should do! Congratulations that man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Curtis Tate Iii!
Curtis Tate Iii retains his super heavyweight title!

Event: Flair 17
Date: Dec 15, 2021

#R1#
Sankari moves in looking to clinch but Tate Iii pushes him off.
No luck for Sankari with that takedown attempt.
Tate Iii tries to bum rush Sankari with a series of wild strikes but Sankari uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sankari looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sankari shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tate Iii as he jumps to the side.
Tate Iii half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sankari throws a series of punches but Tate Iii avoids them all with ease.
Tate Iii moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CUT#It looks like Sota Sankari has been cut.
Tate Iii checks a leg kick nicely.
A jab from Tate Iii finds it's way through Sankari's defenses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tate Iii moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Tate Iii throws an overhand right that drops Sankari like a sack of potatoes! Tate Iii dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Curtis Tate Iii!
Curtis Tate Iii retains his super heavyweight title!

Event: Flair 14
Date: Dec 03, 2021

#R1#
Sankari throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL2#
Sankari instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Sankari manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Sankari looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Gunn trying to control but Sankari is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sankari tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Sankari has a closed guard, preventing Gunn from standing up.
Gunn won't allow Sankari to sweep him here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Sankari is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Gunn dodges the punch combination from Sankari.
Sankari looks to clinch
and Gunn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gunn scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sankari doesn't seem bothered though.
Sankari looks winded!
Sankari fails with the takedown
and Gunn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sankari tries to clinch
and Gunn makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gunn throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Sankari's head.#CUT#It looks like Sota Sankari has been cut.
Gunn looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T2#
Gunn lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sankari at a distance.
Whack! Gunn lands a heavy head kick that drops Sankari. The ref tackles Gunn to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Sankari was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Tommy Gunn!

Event: Flair 12
Date: Nov 19, 2021

#R1#
Sankari shoots in for a double leg but Tate Iii sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tate Iii lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #CUT2#It looks like Sota Sankari has been cut.
Tate Iii jabs at Sankari's body.
Sankari is breathing heavily.
Tate Iii connects with a stiff jab that staggers Sankari - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Curtis Tate Iii! Curtis Tate Iii retains his super heavyweight title!

Event: Flair 10
Date: Nov 05, 2021

#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Crusader looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Crusader scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Sankari misses with a takedown attempt - Crusader sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Crusader definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Crusader displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Sankari seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Crusader shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Sankari is backing up but Crusader catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Sankari covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Crusader Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Righteous Crusader !

Event: Flair 8
Date: Oct 29, 2021

#R1#
Jab from Dickson.
Dickson scores with a jab to the body.
Dickson lands with a right hand.
Sankari ducks right into an uppercut from Dickson.
Sankari takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #CL#
Sankari forces Dickson back against the cage and clinches.
Dickson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sankari looking for a takedown.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Sankari as Dickson tries to tie him up. #BC#
Sankari pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sankari is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Dickson moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Morrison Dickson!
An out of breath Morrison Dickson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Flair 7
Date: Oct 22, 2021

#R1##KD#
Gunn lands a head kick that bluckles Sankari and drops him to the canvas. He's still conscious but it looks like it's going to take him the full 10 seconds to get back his senses! He's up on 9 and seems to be just about OK to continue.... the referee agrees and we're back to the action with Gunn no doubt looking to push for a finish!#CUT#It looks like Sota Sankari has been cut.
Gunn definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gunn closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Sankari out cold! Sankari corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tommy Gunn!

Event: Flair 6
Date: Oct 15, 2021

#R1#
Powerhous scores with a body shot.
Powerhous throws a head kick but Sankari moves out of range.
Sankari fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD#
Powerhous shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Sankari napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Powerhous tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Powerhous trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Sankari trying to remain calm as Powerhous controls from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sankari wants to control but Powerhous postures up.
Powerhous taking a breather here.
Powerhous lands a nice forearm strike. #T1#
You can see the frustration on Sankari's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sankari is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Powerhous thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Powerhous goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Sankari rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Powerhous's guard! Nice work there by Sankari!
Powerhous is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T2#
Sankari controlling from the top position.
Powerhous looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sankari looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Powerhous is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Powerhous had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sankari defends it easily.
Sankari won't allow Powerhous to get back to his feet. #T3#
Powerhous tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Powerhous wants to stand but Sankari is controlling the position.
Powerhous looking for a sweep. Not yet Powerhous, not yet. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Powerhous shoots in and drives through. Sankari sprawls well.
Powerhous throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sankari throws a counter combo.#CL2#
Sankari moves into the clinch.
Powerhous wants to break the clinch but can't.
Powerhous prevents Sankari from breaking the clinch.
Sankari goes for a takedown in the clinch but Powerhous prevents it.
Sankari looks winded!
Powerhous is trying to pull guard but Sankari turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T4#
Powerhous tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sankari smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boxing Powerhous. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Powerhous drives through with a takedown into guard.

Sankari has his feet on Powerhous's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Powerhous tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sankari sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Powerhous somewhat.
Powerhous tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sankari sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Powerhous somewhat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Powerhous will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Sota Sankari will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL#
Powerhous gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sankari tries to pull guard but Powerhous forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Powerhous tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sankari avoids it.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Sankari takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Powerhous goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sankari prevents it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Sankari is looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sankari has Powerhous pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Powerhous manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Boxing Powerhous has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sota Sankari.
Sankari goes for a takedown in the clinch but Powerhous prevents it.
Powerhous fails to pull the fight into his guard. #BC#
Powerhous breaks from the clinch. #T1##CL#
Powerhous moves into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Powerhous - that landed with a thud.
Sankari is breathing heavily.
Powerhous tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Powerhous tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sankari smiles and moves away. #CL#
Powerhous has closed the distance and engaged Sankari in a clinch. #TD#
Powerhous gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Powerhous will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Powerhous stalling.
Powerhous knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sankari on the ground.#T2#
Powerhous lands with a punch from half guard.
Powerhous wants to pass the guard but Sankari is defending well.
Powerhous performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Sankari is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Powerhous scores with a couple of nice shots.
Powerhous controlling the action here.#T3#
Sankari won't allow Powerhous to pass to mount. #SUB#
Powerhous is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sankari sees it coming and defends easily.
Powerhous trying to control the pace.
Nice strikes from Powerhous there.
Powerhous performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #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.
Powerhous is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Still in half guard, Powerhous seems content to control.
It looks like Powerhous is going to stand back up.
Powerhous is taking a breather. Sankari says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Sankari gets caught napping as Powerhous dives in and scores a takedown. Sankari manages to retain guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Boxing Powerhous dominated that second 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. And we move into the final round!#R3##TD#
Powerhous drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Boxing Powerhous overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Powerhous landing strikes.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#SU#
Powerhous decides to stand back up. Powerhous steps back and let's Sankari get back to his feet.
Sankari tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Powerhous defends well and Sankari ends up having to push Powerhous into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Powerhous feinted with a counter takedown.
Powerhous tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sankari paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Powerhous tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sankari defends well and Powerhous ends up having to push Sankari into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Sankari takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Powerhous is working for takedown but Sankari is calmly controlling the position for now.
Powerhous wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boxing Powerhous. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Powerhous is trying to force a seperation but Sankari has the dominant position.
Powerhous tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sankari just stands there and leans against the cage.#T1#
Sankari has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Powerhous avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Powerhous misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sankari.
Sankari has had enough of the clinch but Powerhous keeps him there for the moment.#TD#
Powerhous ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Powerhous no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Sankari pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Powerhous is keeping the position for now.
Sankari trying to control the position from guard on top but Powerhous is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sankari preventing the sweep.
Powerhous controlling Sankari's posture. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Powerhous is looking for a triangle but Sankari pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Powerhous had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sankari defends it easily.
Powerhous is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sankari is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boxing Powerhous is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Powerhous closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Powerhous performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Powerhous trying to pass the guard but Sankari defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sankari taking some punishment here, with Powerhous in his half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Powerhous in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Powerhous wants to work for an arm triangle but Sankari is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Powerhous lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Powerhous content to control rather than advance.
Powerhous seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Sankari for as long as he can get away with.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sankari taking some punishment here, with Powerhous in his half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Boxing Powerhous showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Powerhous 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boxing Powerhous!

Event: Flair 4
Date: Sep 30, 2021

#R1##CL#
Sankari tries to keep at a distance but Tate Iii has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sankari looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Tate Iii as Sankari tries to tie him up.
Tate Iii being controlled against the ropes.
Sankari prevents Tate Iii from breaking the clinch.
Tate Iii has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sankari is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tate Iii is defending well for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sankari is trying to force a seperation but Tate Iii has the dominant position.
Tate Iii working hard to break the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Sankari looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tate Iii misses with a knee strike.
Tate Iii wants to get back to striking at distance but Sankari won't allow it. #T1#
Sankari has Tate Iii pressed against the ropes, preventing Tate Iii from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nice elbow from Sankari. #BC2#
Sankari escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tate Iii pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Sankari back to the ropes. Tate Iii follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CUT#It looks like Sota Sankari has been cut.
Sankari wants to clinch
and Tate Iii counters with a right hand to the body. #KD#
Tate Iii clips Sankari with a right and a left that makes him do the chicken dance for a couple of seconds. He touched his left hand down on the canvas so the referee steps between the fighters to give Sankari a standing 8 count before we can continue the bout.
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!
Tate Iii misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL#
Tate Iii moves into the clinch successfully.
Tate Iii missing with knees to the body.
Tate Iii taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Tate Iii is trying to stall. #T2#
Tate Iii wants to get back to striking at distance but Sankari won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Tate Iii wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tate Iii stalls.
Tate Iii wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tate Iii looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Tate Iii has had enough of the clinch but Sankari keeps him there for the moment.
Tate Iii is trying to stall.
Sankari working hard to break the clinch.#T3#
Sankari avoids a wild elbow strike from Tate Iii.
Tate Iii wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sankari wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tate Iii is trying to force a seperation but Sankari has the dominant position.
Tate Iii stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Tate Iii wants to break free but Sankari has control.
Tate Iii lands a hook that snaps the head of Sankari backwards.
Tate Iii is trying to break free.#BC#
Tate Iii manages to break the clinch.
Tate Iii throws a leg kick but Sankari sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T4#
Tate Iii catches Sankari napping and connects with a fantastic 3 punch combination that sends Sankari crashing to the mat! He's still conscious but he's all over the place - can he beat the count?!? 4,5,6,7,8...9...10! He didn't make it back to his feet! Tate Iii raises both arms skywards and takes in the roar from the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Curtis Tate Iii!
Curtis Tate Iii is the new super heavyweight champion!

Event: Flair 3
Date: Sep 25, 2021

#R1#
Tate Iii wants to clinch but Sankari slips to the side
and Sankari counters with a two punch combo.
Tate Iii shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sankari as he jumps to the side.
Sankari fails with a takedown attempt.
Sankari stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sankari wants it to stay on the feet.
Sankari will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tate Iii definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tate Iii tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sankari sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tate Iii somewhat.
Sankari flicks out a counter leg kick but Tate Iii steps away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Curtis Tate Iii. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tate Iii shoots for a double leg takedown but Sankari sprawls well. He's pushed Tate Iii's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sankari throws a sloppy head kick and Tate Iii moves out of range easily. #CL#
Sankari gets tackled into the cage by Tate Iii. Tate Iii maintains the clinch. #T1#
Tate Iii gets through Sankari's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tate Iii keeps control of Sankari as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Sankari just leaning against Tate Iii, taking a breather.
Tate Iii prevents a takedown attempt there.
Sankari looks winded!
Tate Iii gets underhooks to prevent Sankari's takedown attempt.
Tate Iii has Sankari pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sankari manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Tate Iii tries to pull guard but Sankari holds him up against the cage and eventually Tate Iii drops back down to his feet.
The referee calls for Tate Iii to work. #T2#
Sankari is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tate Iii is defending well for now.
Sankari is looking to take this one to the mat.
Tate Iii tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sankari just stands there and leans against the cage.
Tate Iii fails to pull guard.
Sankari gets underhooks to prevent Tate Iii's takedown attempt. #TD#
Tate Iii pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB#
Tate Iii is looking for a triangle but Sankari pushes his legs off easily.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Tate Iii holds on and takes a little breather.
Sankari stopping the sweep attempt from Tate Iii.#T3##SUB#
Tate Iii has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sankari can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tate Iii tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sankari being controlled here momentarily.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Tate Iii doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Sankari gets tackled into the cage by Tate Iii. Tate Iii maintains the clinch. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#TD2#
Sankari tightens his grip and picks Tate Iii up, before dumping him to the ground. Tate Iii manages to land in guard.

Tate Iii pushes Sankari off and scrambles back to his feet. #CL#
Tate Iii closes the distance and clinches.
Tate Iii wants to break free but Sankari has control.
Tate Iii is trying to push Sankari away but Sankari has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Sankari struggles to land a body shot inside as Tate Iii controls his hands.
Tate Iii is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sankari gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tate Iii lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sankari is trying to break the clinch but Tate Iii is controlling him.
Tate Iii is trying to push Sankari away but Sankari has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Curtis Tate Iii dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Tate Iii shoots in for a takedown but Sankari shows good takedown defense. #CL#
Tate Iii moves into the clinch successfully.
Tate Iii is looking for a takedown.
Sankari blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sankari looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sankari tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #BC2#
Sankari's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sankari shoots in looking for a takedown but Tate Iii manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sankari's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Curtis Tate Iii is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sankari misses with a kick to the body
and Tate Iii counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sankari has a takedown stuffed.
Curtis Tate Iii has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sota Sankari.
Sankari is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tate Iii misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL#
Tate Iii has managed to clinch. #T1#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tate Iii wants a takedown.
Tate Iii tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sankari avoids it.
Sankari stalling in the clinch but Tate Iii improves position.
Sankari tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #TD#
Tate Iii manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Tate Iii is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Tate Iii tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tate Iii wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T2#
Tate Iii trying to control the position.
Sankari won't allow Tate Iii to sweep him here.
Tate Iii bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sankari's guard. #REVR##SU#
Tate Iii decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Sankari displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tate Iii.
Horrible takedown attempt by Tate Iii or perhaps it was just good defense by Sankari, which made it look bad. #T3#
Sankari missing with a left hand there. Tate Iii was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tate Iii went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Sankari takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sankari misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tate Iii dives in and grabs Sankari's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sankari pushes down on Tate Iii's head and hops out.
Tate Iii tries for a takedown but Sankari sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sankari is defended easily by Tate Iii.
Tate Iii shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tate Iii uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sankari. #T4#
Tate Iii wants to clinch up but Sankari keeps it at a distance.
Tate Iii misses with a takedown attempt - Sankari sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL#
Tate Iii clinches up with Sankari and pushes him back against the cage.
Sankari is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC#
Tate Iii manages to break the clinch.
Tate Iii fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tate Iii fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sankari tries to clinch but Tate Iii moves away
and Tate Iii counters with a three punch combo that has Sankari backing up. Sankari nods at Tate Iii to acknowledge the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Curtis Tate Iii dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Tate Iii is looking to clinch.
Sankari keeps the fight on the outside.
Sankari is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tate Iii sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tate Iii attempts a counter takedown but Sankari avoids it well and moves away.#CL#
Tate Iii rushes Sankari and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Sankari manages to break the clinch. #TD#
Sankari gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Tate Iii to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Tate Iii content to stall in guard here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tate Iii throwing strikes from guard but Sankari blocks nicely. #T1#
Sankari keeping moving, preventing Tate Iii from controlling successfully.
Tate Iii wants to pass the guard but Sankari is keeping the position.
Tate Iii trying to control but Sankari is working from the bottom. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Tate Iii chips away with some ground and pound.
Tate Iii throws a big right hand that misses.
Tate Iii missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Tate Iii tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tate Iii is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sankari can do to turn this around?#CL#
Tate Iii rushes Sankari and presses him up against the cage.
Tate Iii is pressed up against the cage. Sankari has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tate Iii down to the mat. Tate Iii avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Sankari tries to keep at a distance but Tate Iii has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Tate Iii manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Tate Iii has Sankari pulled in close to control his posture. #T3#
Tate Iii has a closed guard, preventing Sankari from standing up.
Tate Iii seems keen to control Sankari's posture.
Sota Sankari has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tate Iii keeping moving, preventing Sankari from controlling successfully.
Sankari looking to pass the guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Tate Iii holds on and takes a little breather. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Tate Iii misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tate Iii dives in and grabs Sankari's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sankari pushes down on Tate Iii's head and hops out.#TD#
Tate Iii feints and as Sankari raises his hands in defense, Tate Iii changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Tate Iii showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Sankari can't keep his opponent in guard - Tate Iii advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Curtis Tate Iii!

Event: Flair 2
Date: Sep 15, 2021

#R1#
Tate Iii leaves Sankari with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sankari shoots in but no luck this time. #TD#
Tate Iii closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Sankari quickly recovers to half guard.
Sankari scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Tate Iii manages to mount him!
Sankari looks winded!
Tate Iii looking to control but Sankari is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Tate Iii unloads with some shots from mount but Sankari bucks and avoids them well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tate Iii throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Tate Iii content just to control the position here.
Sankari looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Tate Iii trying to control but Sankari is having none of it.
Tate Iii punching from mount but Sankari doing a good job of avoiding damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sankari wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Tate Iii.
Tate Iii can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sankari is looking to escape.
Tate Iii throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Sankari because Tate Iii loaded up on that one.
Tate Iii looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Tate Iii prevents Sankari from getting the reversal.
Tate Iii controlling from mount.
Tate Iii thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch! #T3##SU#
Tate Iii get's back to his feet.
Sankari shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tate Iii as he jumps to the side.
Curtis Tate Iii has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sota Sankari.#CL#
Tate Iii fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sankari, pushing him back against the cage.
Tate Iii wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sankari has him pressed against the cage.
Sankari misses with the head strike.
The referee is keeping an eye on Tate Iii - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #BC#
Tate Iii breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Tate Iii has taken the fight to the clinch. #T4#
Tate Iii lands on the inside with an uppercut. #TD#
Tate Iii successfully pulls guard. #SUB#
Sankari avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tate Iii 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.
Tate Iii is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sankari trying to control but Tate Iii is working from the bottom. #ES#
Tate Iii uses the cage to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Curtis Tate Iii dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Tate Iii looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sankari is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tate Iii is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sankari can do to turn this around?
Sankari changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tate Iii tries to avoid it but Sankari manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tate Iii to the ground. Tate Iii escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tate Iii throws a big counter combination but Sankari scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Tate Iii tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sankari misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tate Iii shoots in for a double leg but Sankari sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tate Iii works the jab nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tate Iii shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sankari as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Curtis Tate Iii. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sankari is breathing heavily.#CL#
Sankari tries to keep at a distance but Tate Iii has taken the fight into the clinch.#T1#
Sankari tries to pull guard but Tate Iii holds him up against the cage and eventually Sankari drops back down to his feet.
Tate Iii is trying to break the clinch but Sankari is controlling him.
Tate Iii wants a takedown but no success here.
Tate Iii has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sankari is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Tate Iii can't break the clinch. #TD#
Tate Iii pulls Sankari into guard.
Tate Iii wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Tate Iii trying to keep a closed guard but Sankari is proving a slippery customer. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tate Iii pulls Sankari in to control the position. #ES#
Tate Iii uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Tate Iii fails with the takedown.
Nice sprawl there from Sankari as Tate Iii shoots in.
Sankari swats away the attempt to clinch by Tate Iii.
Sankari was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Tate Iii misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tate Iii fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#T3#
Tate Iii changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sankari tries to avoid it but Tate Iii manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sankari to the ground. Sankari escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tate Iii has a takedown stuffed.
Sankari will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sankari looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL#
Tate Iii moves into the clinch.
Tate Iii taking a breather.
Tate Iii tries for a takedown but Sankari manages to get underhooks.
Sankari wants a takedown but no success here.
Sankari keeps control of Tate Iii as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T4#
Sankari is pressed up against the cage. Tate Iii has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sankari down to the mat. Sankari avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Tate Iii misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sankari tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tate Iii swivels and escapes.#CL#
Tate Iii rushes Sankari and presses him up against the cage.
Tate Iii jumps guard but Sankari stands there with Tate Iii around his waist. Tate Iii gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Tate Iii is trying to pull guard but Sankari turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Tate Iii is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sankari is defending well for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC2#
Sankari's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tate Iii looks to land a combination. Sankari sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Tate Iii shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sankari sprawls well. Sankari wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tate Iii gets slowly back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Curtis Tate Iii dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Sankari shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tate Iii defends it nicely.
Sankari defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tate Iii.
Sankari shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tate Iii but Tate Iii pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tate Iii appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Sankari takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tate Iii tries to work over Sankari's front leg with a kick but Sankari checks it. #CL#
Tate Iii clinches with his opponent.
Sankari keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tate Iii's efforts to push away.
Tate Iii has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sankari avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Sankari takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Tate Iii jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sankari walks away with a smile on his face. Tate Iii gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Curtis Tate Iii. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sankari circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL#
Tate Iii moves into the clinch successfully. #BC#
Tate Iii breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Curtis Tate Iii is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sankari leaves Tate Iii with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL#
Tate Iii gets a clinch.
Tate Iii throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tate Iii is looking for a takedown.#T2#
Tate Iii lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sankari misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tate Iii. #TD#
Tate Iii drags the fight down to the ground.
Tate Iii keeping moving, preventing Sankari from controlling successfully.
Tate Iii has his hands on Sankari's head, controlling the position.
Tate Iii trying to control the position. #SUB#
Tate Iii is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T3#
Tate Iii tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sota Sankari has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tate Iii is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tate Iii throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Tate Iii clinches.
Tate Iii tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sankari just stands there and leans against the cage.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tate Iii wants a takedown.
Sankari is pressed up against the cage. Tate Iii has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sankari down to the mat. Sankari avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Sankari takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tate Iii tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sankari swivels and escapes.
Sankari walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nice sprawl there from Sankari as Tate Iii shoots in.
Tate Iii fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sankari doesn't manage to clinch there - Tate Iii circles away.
Tate Iii fails with a takedown attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Curtis Tate Iii showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tate Iii 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Curtis Tate Iii!

Event: Flair 1
Date: Sep 09, 2021

#R1##CL#
Sankari gets tackled into the cage by Lang. Lang maintains the clinch. #BC#
Lang's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice sprawl there from Lang as Sankari shoots in.
Sankari shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lang counters with a slapping leg kick.
Sankari looks winded!#CL#
Lang clinches with his opponent.
Lang scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lang has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sankari is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Lang is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Sankari is defending well.
Sankari wants to get back to striking at distance but Lang won't allow it. #TD#
Lang jumps into guard, dragging Sankari to the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Sankari avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lang not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T1#
Lang looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lang looking to control. #SUB#
Lang looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lang pulls Sankari in to control the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nice takedown defense from Sankari. No joy for Lang on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Craig Long Lang. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Lang rushes Sankari and presses him up against the cage.
Lang tries to pull guard but Sankari forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD#
Lang ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Lang no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #T2##SUB#
Lang looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Lang working for a triangle but Sankari defends it easily. #SUB#
Lang escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sankari gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lang holds on and takes a little breather. #T3#
Lang is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sankari is controlling him. #SUB#
Sankari avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lang is adopting a defensive guard.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Lang gets a clinch. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#BC#
Lang breaks the clinch.
Lang shoots in but Sankari avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lang wants to clinch up but Sankari keeps it at a distance.
Nice defenses there by Lang.
Sankari swats away the attempt to clinch by Lang.
Sankari changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lang has a takedown stuffed.
Sankari wants to counter the offense by Lang and move into the clinch position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Craig Long Lang dominated that round.
That's time! Lang's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Sankari fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lang shoots in but no luck this time. #CL#
Lang rushes Sankari and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Lang pulls guard.
Lang is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Sankari avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lang bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sankari's guard. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sankari is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Lang is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Lang looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lang is trying to control but can't.
Lang could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lang is looking to improve his position.
Lang trying to control here.
We've been informed that Sankari has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Sankari thows a huge punch but Lang dodges it nicely.
Lang is looking for a sweep. Sankari is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sankari is trying to control. Lang wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lang is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sankari can do to turn this around?
Lang is trying is best to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lang slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T3#
Lang is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Sankari is refusing to be controlled, as Lang sits in half guard.
Lang is taking a breather. Sankari says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Lang wants to pass to mount but Sankari is defending the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Sankari tries to get to full guard but Lang has control of the leg. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A cross from Lang lands.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lang.
A countering left hand to the body from Sankari misses.
Nice straight punches there by Lang. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lang.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lang is trying to drag Sankari to the mat but Sankari just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Craig Long Lang dominated that second round.
That's time! Lang's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Lang shoots in for a takedown but Sankari shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
No luck for Lang with that takedown attempt.
Lang tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It seemed like Sankari was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sankari is defended easily by Lang.
Lang shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sankari sprawls well. Sankari wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lang gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Craig Long Lang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A cross from Lang lands.#T1#
Sankari is looking to clinch but Lang is avoiding it.
Sankari misses with a shot to the body
letting Lang counter with a right hand.
Craig Long Lang is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lang fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sankari avoids it really well and circles away.
Lang shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sankari as he avoids it easily.
Lang shoots in looking for a takedown. Sankari tries to sprawl out of it but Lang keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sankari manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lang tries to clinch up.#T2#
Sankari slaps away a takedown attempt from Lang, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lang shoots in for a takedown but Sankari shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lang keeps the fight on the outside.
Lang slips a jab from Sankari.#CL#
Lang has closed the distance and engaged Sankari in a clinch.
Lang wants to break free but Sankari has control.
Sankari tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lang smiles and moves away.
Lang slaps away a takedown attempt from Sankari, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T3#
Lang lands a high kick!
Lang fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lang shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sankari as he avoids it easily.
Sankari looks for a takedown but Lang sprawls well.
Sota Sankari has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lang doesn't manage to clinch there - Sankari circles away.
As Lang backs off Sankari throws a huge counter combo but Lang manages to avoid it all.
Sankari closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lang circles away.
Sankari takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Lang shoots for a takedown but Sankari saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sankari tries to counter with a clinch but Lang shakes him off and moves away.#T4##CL#
Lang takes the fight into the clinch.
Lang tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sankari just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lang tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sankari smiles and moves away. #CL2#
Sankari drives through and clinches with Lang against the cage.
Sankari looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lang content to slow the pace in the clinch. #TD#
Lang drags the fight down to the ground.
Craig Long Lang is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lang preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Craig Long Lang showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lang 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Craig Long Lang!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 02, 2021

#R1#
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt - Sankari sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sankari fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sankari moves in looking to clinch but Johnson pushes him off.
Johnson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Sankari.
Sankari changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Johnson tries to avoid it but Sankari manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Johnson to the ground. Johnson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sankari misses with a takedown attempt - Johnson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Johnson shoots for a double leg takedown but Sankari sprawls well. He's pushed Johnson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sankari throws a sloppy head kick #CL#
and Johnson counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #TD#
Johnson pulls guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sankari controlling from the top position.
Sankari wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving. #T1#
Sankari slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sankari throws a big elbow that misses.
Sankari not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Johnson controlling Sankari's posture.
Johnson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sankari wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Johnson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sankari.
Dwayne Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sota Sankari.
Johnson goes for a double leg but Sankari avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sankari continues to drive forward.
Sankari changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Johnson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nice sprawl there from Johnson as Sankari shoots in.
Sankari looks winded!
Left hook, right uppercut from Johnson. #CUT#It looks like Sota Sankari has been cut.
Johnson shoots in and drives through. Sankari sprawls well.
Sankari lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Johnson circles away quickly and effectively.#TD#
Johnson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Sankari sprawls well initially but Johnson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Johnson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SU#
Johnson escapes and gets back to his feet. #T3#
A head kick misses from Johnson.
Johnson shoots in for a double leg but Sankari sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but Sankari shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A jab from Johnson finds it's way through Sankari's defenses. #CL#
Johnson clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Johnson ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Johnson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Johnson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sankari's guard. #REVR#
Johnson sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T4#
Johnson prevents Sankari from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sankari is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Johnson stands and throws Sankari's legs to the side, diving into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dwayne Johnson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sota Sankari's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL#
Johnson rushes Sankari and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Johnson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sankari.
Johnson lands a shot to the body.#BC2#
Sankari breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sankari changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Johnson tries to avoid it but Sankari manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Johnson to the ground. Johnson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sankari fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Johnson avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sankari avoids the head kick by Johnson.
Sankari is breathing heavily.#CL#
Johnson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sankari, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Johnson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johnson tries a head kick but it misses.
Sankari is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Sankari checks a leg kick.
Sankari lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Johnson ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Johnson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Johnson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sankari's guard. #REVR#
Johnson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson is looking to work some ground and pound but Sankari has wrist control.
Johnson is looking to work some ground and pound but Sankari has wrist control.
Johnson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SU#
Johnson gets to his feet - Sankari follows without any prompting.
Sankari 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.#CL#
Johnson clinches up against the cage.#T2#
Sankari jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Johnson walks away with a smile on his face. Sankari gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Dwayne Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sota Sankari.
Sankari stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sankari wants it to stay on the feet.
Dwayne Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sankari as he avoids it easily.
Johnson darts in looking for a takedown but Sankari gets double underhooks and turns Johnson into the cage. #TD#
Johnson pulls guard successfully. #ES#
Johnson pushes Sankari off and gets back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sankari sprawls well. Sankari wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet.
Sankari shoots for a double leg takedown but Johnson sprawls well. He's pushed Sankari's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sankari misses with a series of wild punches. #T3#
Johnson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sankari pinned against the cage. Sankari gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Johnson.
Johnson fails to land the takedown.
Sankari moves out of range of the body kick.
Sankari is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Johnson darts in looking for a takedown but Sankari gets double underhooks and turns Johnson into the cage.
Johnson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sankari smiles and moves away. #T4##CL#
Sankari tries to keep at a distance but Johnson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Johnson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Johnson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Sankari throws an elbow but it's blocked.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC#
Johnson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dwayne Johnson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sota Sankari's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Sankari fails to land the takedown.
Johnson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sankari can do to turn this around?
No luck for Sankari with that takedown attempt.
Johnson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sankari sprawls and moves away.#CL#
Johnson closes the distance and pushes Sankari back into the cage.#BC#
Johnson manages to break the clinch.
Sankari dives in and grabs Johnson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Johnson pushes down on Sankari's head and hops out.
Dwayne Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sota Sankari.
Johnson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sankari circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sankari fails to land the takedown.
Johnson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Sankari takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1##CL#
Johnson moves into the clinch.
Johnson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Johnson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Johnson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sankari gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Johnson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sankari avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Johnson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Sankari is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T2##TD#
Johnson jumps guard and drags Sankari to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Sankari missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #ES#
Johnson is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Johnson.#TD#
Johnson jumps guard and drags Sankari to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Johnson is pulling down on Sankari's head to control his posture.
Johnson will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position. #T3##ES#
Johnson pushes Sankari off and gets back to his feet. #TD#
Johnson shoots in and bounces Sankari off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Johnson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sota Sankari has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sankari looking to hit a scissor sweep but Johnson is one step ahead there.
Johnson sitting in guard here, content to control. #T4#
Johnson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Dwayne Johnson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dwayne Johnson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Johnson 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dwayne Johnson!
A very excited looking Dwayne Johnson rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: Ascension 0107
Date: Jan 07, 2017

#R1#
Yamaji tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Yamaji has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Yamaji scores with a body shot.
Yamaji dodges the punch combination from Sankari.
Sankari throws a low kick but Yamaji avoids it.
Sankari fails with an attempt to clinch.
Yamaji appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sankari throws an overhand right that lands on Yamaji's shoulder, as Yamaji tries to avoid the shot.
Nice body punch from Sankari.
Sankari thuds a left hand into Yamaji's body.
Good leg kick by Sankari there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sankari punishes Yamaji's body with a nice straight punch.
Sankari throws a nice head kick! #CUT#
It looks like Masamichi Yamaji has been cut.
Yamaji takes one to the chin there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body punch from Sankari.
Sankari looks to land a body kick but Yamaji moved away.
Yamaji looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sankari on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T1#
Sankari lands a right hook to the body.
Sankari avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sankari thinks about countering with a body kick.
Sankari throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sankari scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A looping hook to the body misses from Yamaji. Sankari does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sankari tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Yamaji manages to circle out of the way.
Crunch! Yamaji slams his shin into Sankari's torso.
Sankari tries to clinch there but Yamaji circles away.
Yamaji walks into a straight right hand from Sankari.
Sankari throws the kick towards the body but Yamaji avoids it.
Sankari tries a head kick but it misses.
Yamaji feints a counter leg kick.
We've been told by Sankari's head coaches at Heavy Metal that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Sankari takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Yamaji misses with an attempted mid kick.
Yamaji avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick by Sankari misses
and Yamaji counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Yamaji lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T2#
Sankari throws a body punch but Yamaji moves out of range.
Sankari gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sankari takes a kick to the side of the head.#CUT2#
It looks like Sota Sankari has been cut.
Yamaji scores with a shot to the body.
Yamaji scores with a jab to the body.
Sankari is breathing heavily.
Sankari tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Yamaji thumps Sankari with a low kick.
Sankari fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Yamaji on the side of the head.
Yamaji throws a sloppy head kick and Sankari moves out of range easily. #KD2#
Oooooh!!! Yamaji has knocked Sankari down with a huge combo! Yamaji steps away and waves a wobbly Sankari back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Yamaji tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sankari throws a body kick that misses
and Yamaji counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Sankari falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Masamichi Yamaji!
Masamichi Yamaji decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: EPL 11.2
Date: Dec 07, 2016

#R1#
Trigger takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Sota Sankari seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sankari throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL2#
Trigger gets tackled into the cage by Sankari. Sankari maintains the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Trigger.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Trigger.
A frustrated look appears on Trigger's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Trigger has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Trigger's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sankari fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sankari lands a jab to Trigger's midsection.
Sankari thumps Trigger with a low kick.
Trigger misses the jab.
A jab lands there for Sankari.
Sankari throws a right hand that Trigger ducks under and follows up with a left that Trigger also avoids with ease.
A head kick by Trigger misses #CL2#
and Sankari counters by clinching up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sankari misses with an elbow strike.
Sankari is leaning against Trigger and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sankari throws an elbow but it misses. #T1#
Sankari lands an elbow that stopped Trigger in his tracks for a moment.
Trigger has had enough of the clinch but Sankari keeps him there for the moment.
Trigger is trying to stall.
Sankari throws an elbow that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Sankari fails to land.
Sankari keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Trigger's efforts to push away.
Sankari keeps control of Trigger as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sankari throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Trigger's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sankari throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Sankari.
Sankari tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Trigger blocks an elbow strike from Sankari.
Sankari lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sankari. #T2#
Sankari blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sankari gets through Trigger's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC#
Trigger breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Sankari moves into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Trigger's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sankari pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Trigger bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sankari is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Trigger tries to land a front kick but Sankari steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Trigger walks into a jab.
Trigger punishes Sankari's body with a nice straight punch.#CL2#
Sankari closes the distance and clinches.
Trigger is trying to break free.#BC#
Trigger pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sankari misses with a few strikes there. #CL2#
Sankari pushes Trigger up against the cage in a clinch.#T3#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sankari.
Sankari tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Trigger's elbow.
Sankari tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sankari lands an elbow inside.
Trigger pushes Sankari back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Trigger prevents a body shot from Sankari.
Trigger misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Trigger escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sankari is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Trigger misses with a two punch combination.
Sankari fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sankari fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Trigger manages to avoid it.
Decent striking displayed by Trigger there.
A slow jab from Sankari misses its intended target.
Sankari is looking to land body kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sankari lands with a cross. #T4#
Sankari scores with a push kick.
Sankari throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sankari misses the shot to the body.
Sankari lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Trigger backs up against the cage.
Sankari has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Trigger.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sankari. Trigger does a little dance to reset his feet.
Trigger is looking to counter the offense by Sankari and move into the clinch.
Sankari catches Trigger with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Trigger looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sankari takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Trigger takes one on the button.
Trigger slips a jab and a cross from Sankari.
As Sankari tries to get set, Trigger tries to push him back and clinch up but Sankari manages to avoid the attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sankari tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sankari tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Trigger manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Trigger half committed to a counter leg kick.
Trigger looks to land a right hand but Sankari moved out of range.
Sankari tried to score with a low kick but Trigger checks it.
Trigger is looking to counter the offense by Sankari and move into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sota Sankari dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Good standup being displayed there by Trigger as he connects with a hook.
Trigger loads up on a big right hand but Sankari slips the punch.
Sankari throws a body punch but Trigger moves out of range.
Sankari connects with a right hand. Trigger shakes it off.
Sankari 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.
Sankari scores with a spinning back kick!
Trigger lands with a right hand.
Sankari has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Sankari closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sankari.
Sankari lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Trigger fails to land.
Sankari tries a body shot but Trigger blocks it.
Sankari lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2#
It looks like Taj Trigger has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sankari tries a body shot but Trigger blocks it.
Trigger wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sankari working aggressively here. #T1#
Sankari lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sota Sankari seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Trigger blocks an elbow strike.
Sankari misses with an elbow strike.
Sankari working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sankari is leaning against Trigger and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sankari lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sankari works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sankari lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sankari.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Sankari throws an elbow but it misses.
A short body shot lands from Sankari as the two fighters clinch.
Trigger avoids a wild elbow strike from Sankari.
Sankari lands a hook that snaps the head of Trigger backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sankari creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Sankari lands a shot to the body.
Sankari lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sankari throws an elbow but it misses.
Sankari scores with a hook to the body.
Sankari lands an elbow that stopped Trigger in his tracks for a moment.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sankari.
Sankari lands a nice elbow.
Sankari looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Sankari lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sankari lands a left hand that snaps the head of Trigger backwards.
A short body shot lands from Sankari as the two fighters clinch.
Sankari lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sankari creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Trigger's defenses.
A short body shot lands from Sankari as the two fighters clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sankari.
Nice elbow from Sankari. #ROC2#
Trigger is rocked!#T3#
Sankari comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Oh Trigger is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sankari lands a nice shot to the body.
Sankari lands an elbow inside.
Trigger working hard to break the clinch.
Sankari cracks Trigger with a nice body shot.
Trigger seems to have got his legs back now.
Sankari lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Sankari lands a right hand that snaps the head of Trigger backwards.
Sankari misses with a body punch.
Trigger blocks a body shot from Sankari.
Sankari pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Sankari blocks a body shot from Trigger. #KD2#
Sankari drops Trigger onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Trigger is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sankari lands an elbow just above Trigger 's eye.
Sankari dips a shoulder and cracks Trigger with a mighty uppercut! Trigger falls back against the cage and Sankari unloads with a barrage of strikes! Trigger is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Sankari screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sota Sankari!
Sota Sankari bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Ascension 1105
Date: Nov 05, 2016

#R1#
Zigaman misses with a hook. Sankari ducked under it nicely.
We've been hearing reports that Zigaman has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Zigaman checks a leg kick nicely.
Sankari displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zigaman throws out the jab.
Sankari throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Zigaman lands with a hook. Sankari tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Zigaman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sankari throws a jab but it's blocked by Zigaman.
Zigaman throws a low kick but Sankari moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zigaman cracks Sankari with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Zigaman getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sankari fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Sankari has closed the distance and engaged Zigaman in a clinch. #T1#
Sankari gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Sankari lands with a right to the head.
Sankari misses with an elbow over the top.
Zigaman is looking for a takedown.
Sankari gets through Zigaman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Zigaman tries to circle away but Sankari has him pinned against the cage.
Zigaman blocks an elbow strike from Sankari.
Sankari missing with knees to the body.
Zigaman takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#
It looks like Nova Zigaman has been cut.
Sankari tries a body shot but Zigaman blocks it.
Zigaman has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sankari avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T2#
Sankari lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sankari scores with a shot to the side of Zigaman's head.
Sankari lands an elbow inside that Zigaman shrugs off.
Sankari is pressed up against the cage. Zigaman has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sankari down to the mat. Sankari avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nova Zigaman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zigaman closes the distance and clinches up with Sankari, looking for a takedown. Zigaman pushes Sankari against the cage but Sankari circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD#
Zigaman scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zigaman tries to move into full mount but can't pass Sankari's legs.
Sankari gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Zigaman 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.
Sankari is trying is best to control the position here.
Zigaman lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T3#
Zigaman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sankari does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Zigaman is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Sankari is staying active underneath Zigaman, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Zigaman not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sankari has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Sankari moves into full guard.
Zigaman preventing the sweep.
Zigaman trying to control the position from guard on top but Sankari is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sankari tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zigaman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sankari looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sankari is pulling down on Zigaman's head. It's preventing any offense from Zigaman, at least for the moment.
Zigaman lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sankari really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Zigaman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T4#
Sankari pulls Zigaman in close to prevent any damage.
Zigaman 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.
Sankari tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sankari has control of Zigaman's left arm, preventing Zigaman from doing any damage.
Zigaman is looking to work some ground and pound but Sankari has wrist control.
Sankari working a defensive guard here.
Sankari looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zigaman is one step ahead there.
Zigaman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Zigaman trying to control the position from guard on top but Sankari is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Zigaman darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sota Sankari dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nova Zigaman's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD#
Zigaman closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Sankari did well to prevent Zigaman getting side control.
Sankari has his hands clasped together around Zigaman's back. He's all about the action.#SUB#
Zigaman is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sankari sees it coming and defends easily.
Zigaman prevents Sankari from improving his position.
Sankari keeps trying to improve his position.
Zigaman looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zigaman is trying to control. Sankari wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sankari is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Zigaman is looking to advance position but Sankari won't allow it. #T1#
Zigaman trying to control from half guard but Sankari is working away.
Sankari is trying to stand.
Zigaman passes to side control.
Zigaman throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Sankari tries to buck Zigaman off but Zigaman is having none of it.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Zigaman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sankari keeps working.
Sankari is trying to control Zigaman's posture but Zigaman avoids it.
Zigaman lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Sankari is trying to escape the position but Zigaman is controlling the position. #T2#
Sankari dodges the ground and pound from Zigaman.
Zigaman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sankari keeps working.
Zigaman takes a little break here. Sankari wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Zigaman seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Sankari for as long as he can get away with.
Sankari is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Zigaman working over Sankari with some ground and pound. Sankari looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Zigaman trying to control from half guard but Sankari is working away.
Zigaman with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Sankari wants to improve his position but Zigaman is controlling well. #T3#
Sankari on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Sankari looks like he's trying to stand up.
Sankari is not content to let Zigaman control the position.
Sankari is trying to get back to full guard.
Zigaman is thwarting Sankari's attempts to control the position.
Zigaman is keen to just control but Sankari is a slippery customer.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sankari tries to roll over but Zigaman keeps him under control.
Zigaman is trying to control. Sankari wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Sankari wants to improve his position but Zigaman is controlling well.
Sankari has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Zigaman is working away from the top position though.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Zigaman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zigaman half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zigaman staying out of range there.
Zigaman connects with a leg kick. Sankari looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nova Zigaman dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nova Zigaman's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Zigaman tries for a takedown but Sankari sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Zigaman thuds a left hand into Sankari's body.
Sankari throws a head kick that misses.
A big left from Zigaman misses.
Zigaman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sankari counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Zigaman looks to throw the jab but Sankari is out of range.
Zigaman gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sankari.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zigaman throws an overhand right that lands on Sankari's shoulder, as Sankari tries to avoid the shot.
Sankari scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Zigaman scores with a hook.
Sankari avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sankari unleashes a big counter combination but Zigaman bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T1#
Zigaman with a poor takedown #CL2#
and Sankari counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Zigaman avoids a wild elbow strike from Sankari.
Sankari misses with an elbow over the top.
Sankari misses with the head strike.
Zigaman is looking to break free of the clinch but Sankari has double underhooks.
Zigaman avoids a wild elbow strike from Sankari.
Sankari pushes off an throws an elbow but Zigaman leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Zigaman is looking to break free of the clinch but Sankari has double underhooks.
Sankari softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Zigaman blocks a body shot from Sankari. #T2#
Sankari comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Zigaman is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nova Zigaman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sankari lands with a left to the head.
Sankari lands with a left to the head. #BC#
Zigaman breaks from the clinch.
Zigaman misses with a right hand
and Sankari counters with a thumping low kick.
Zigaman throws a series of punches but Sankari avoids them all with ease.
Zigaman misses with a wild combination.
Sankari counters with a body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sankari throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Zigaman stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sankari.
Zigaman lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sankari slips a jab and a cross from Zigaman.
Zigaman misses with a takedown attempt
and Sankari counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sankari throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zigaman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nova Zigaman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sankari fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sankari throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zigaman throws a shot from downtown. Sankari moves away and avoids it.
Sankari lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Zigaman misses with a low kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Sankari misses.#T4#
Zigaman misses with an uppercut. Sankari saw that one coming.
Zigaman connects with a solid leg kick.
Sankari keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sankari tries to clinch but Zigaman is having none of it.
Zigaman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Despite the aggression on Sankari's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Sankari on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Zigaman tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sankari swivels and escapes.
Sankari is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Zigaman rather than just go for the knockout.
Zigaman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sankari tries to clinch there but Zigaman circles away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sota Sankari comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sankari 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sota Sankari!
Sota Sankari bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Nova Zigaman spoke after the fight, saying 'If you look up the word fluke in the dictionary, it will have a picture of this piece of shit right here. You were lucky right there and you know it.'.

Event: Ascension 1005
Date: Oct 05, 2016

#R1#
Sankari darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CUT2#
It looks like Zorgas Borgas has been cut.
Borgas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sankari misses the body punch
enabling Borgas to counter with a crisp jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Sankari.
No joy there for Borgas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sankari looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sankari comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Borgas clobbers Sankari with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Borgas throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL2#
Sankari takes the fight into the clinch.
Borgas takes an elbow to the forehead.
Borgas trying to control the position but instead, Sankari has worked for underhooks and has pushed Borgas into the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Borgas fails to land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice elbow from Sankari.
Borgas wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sankari has him pressed against the cage.
Nice body punch from Sankari - that landed with a thud.
Borgas takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#
Zorgas Borgas's cut is getting worse.#T1#
Sankari missing with knees to the body.
Borgas lands with a left to the head.
Borgas's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Borgas is trying to maintain a safe position but Sankari gets an underhook and turns Borgas into the cage.
Sankari lands an uppercut.#CUT2#
Zorgas Borgas's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
A head punch on the inside from Borgas fails to land.
Borgas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sankari presses Borgas against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sankari comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Sota Sankari!
In his post fight interview, Sota Sankari started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Ascension 4
Date: Sep 10, 2016

#R1#
Sankari connects with the punch.
Sankari throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Malone looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Sankari plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CL#
Sankari gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Malone breaks from the clinch.
Sankari moves in looking to clinch but Malone pushes him off.
Malone misses with a head kick.
Sankari tries to close the distance and clinch up but Malone swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Malone rushes Sankari and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nice elbow from Sankari. #CUT#
It looks like Frankie Malone has been cut.#BC2#
Malone breaks the clinch.
Sankari throws a nice looking combination but Malone bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
It seemed like Malone was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sankari looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Malone lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T1#
A slapping body kick lands there for Malone.
Malone throws a head kick but Sankari moves out of range.
Sankari looks to land a body kick but Malone moved away.
Sankari tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Malone was well out of range. Poor timing from Sankari.
Sankari is looking to land body kicks.
Malone ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sankari moves away.
Sota Sankari seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sankari misses with an attempted mid kick.
Malone tries a quick counter leg kick but Sankari is wise to it.#CL#
Sankari forces Malone back against the cage and clinches.
The referee calls for Malone to work.
Malone pressing his opponent against the cage.
Malone takes an elbow to the forehead.
Malone is pushing Sankari up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #T2#
Sankari throws an elbow but it misses.
Sankari misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Malone pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sankari throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #CL2#
Malone fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sankari, pushing him back against the cage.
Malone avoids a wild elbow strike from Sankari.#BC2#
Malone escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
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!
Sankari is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Malone.
Malone misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Malone loads up on a big right hand but Sankari slips the punch.
A cross from Sankari lands.
Sankari throws a body shot but no joy.
Sankari lands a head kick! #T3#
Sankari swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Malone counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Malone misses with a head kick.
Sankari lets loose with a powerful body kick. Malone will feel that in the morning.
Malone throws a push kick but Sankari slaps the foot to one side.
Sankari fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Malone has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Malone swats away the attempt to clinch by Sankari.
Sankari throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sankari avoids the head kick by Malone.
Sankari swings for the body but Malone moves out of range.
Sankari moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMalone.
Sankari connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Malone's hands.
Sankari looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Malone fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sankari on the side of the head.
Sankari throws a sloppy head kick
and Malone counters with a thumping low kick. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sankari misses with a few strikes there.
Malone raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Sankari lands a slapping body shot.
Malone misses with a kick to the body
and Sankari counters with a body kick that stops Malone in his tracks momentarily.
Sankari scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sankari tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Malone was well out of range. Poor timing from Sankari.
Malone throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sankari.
Malone looks to score with a jab to the body but Sankari is just out of range.
Malone misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sankari was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Malone throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sankari tries to counter by clinching up but Malone breaks away and moves out of range.
Malone chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sankari can pounce on him.
Sankari darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sankari wants to clinch.
Sankari moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMalone.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sota Sankari dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Frankie Malone's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Malone takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sankari changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sankari avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sankari throws a low kick but it's checked well by Malone.
Sankari connects with the punch.
Sankari throws a body shot but no joy.
Sota Sankari is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malone scoring well with a low kick there.
Sankari is looking to clinch.
Sankari swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sankari tries to close the distance and clinch but Malone swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sankari thumps Malone with a low kick.#T1#
Sankari 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.
Sankari misses with a kick to the body
and Malone counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Malone throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#CL#
Sankari closes the distance and clinches.
Sankari cracks Malone with a nice body shot.
Sankari prevents Malone from breaking the clinch.
Malone lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sankari backwards.
Sankari lands a damaging elbow.
Sankari blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sankari comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Malone slows down the pace here. #BC2#
Malone's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
Malone chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Malone tries to land a body kick#CL#
and Sankari counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Sankari.
Sota Sankari has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC2#
Malone breaks the clinch.
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!
Malone misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Malone misses with the body kick
and Sankari connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sankari scores with a jab to the body.
Sankari misses with a few strikes there.
Malone was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Sankari takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sankari will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sankari lands with a nice body punch.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Malone crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Sankari - the referee stops the clock and Malone gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Sankari. Malone manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A punch lands to the side of Malone 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T3#
Sankari misses with a body kick.
A good leg kick by Malone.
Sankari looks to land a combination but Malone avoids it well.
Malone walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sankari goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sankari looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sankari bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sankari checks a leg kick.
Sankari throws a sloppy head kick and Malone moves out of range easily.
Malone feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sankari's calf.#T4#
The fighters circle momentarily. Sankari darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CL2#
Malone drives through and clinches with Sankari against the cage.
Malone tries to stall but Sankari uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Malone is trying to break free.
Malone has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Sankari seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Malone can turn it around.
Sankari has a couple of punches blocked by Malone.
Sankari lands a right hand.
Sankari pushes off an throws an elbow but Malone leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sankari misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Malone is trying to force a seperation but Sankari has the dominant position.#BC2#
Malone breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sankari connects with a body shot that sends Malone's belly button to the back.
Sankari lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Sankari scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Malone doesn't seem bothered though.
Sankari lands a head shot.
Malone misses with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sota Sankari dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Frankie Malone's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Sankari takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Sankari checks a leg kick.
Sankari with a hook.
Malone stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sankari.
Malone takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Malone keeps the fight on the outside.
Malone feints a counter leg kick.
Nice shot by Malone.
Malone throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sankari throws a quick counter kick to the body but Malone avoids it.
Malone needs to keep his hands up - Sankari had a free shot at his head there.
Sankari goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sankari scores with a nice strike.
Sankari comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Malone takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T1#
Sankari closes the distance looking to clinch
and Malone counters with an outside leg kick.
Sankari misses with a body kick.
Sankari tries to clinch there but Malone circles away.
Sankari misses with a right hand
and Malone counters with a head kick that crumples his opponent - he's in a world of trouble! Malone looks at the referee who does nothing so Malone lands a crushing right that sends Sankari to the floor! This time the ref steps in to end the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frankie Malone!
A relieved looking Frankie Malone thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Ascension -1
Date: Aug 17, 2016

#R1#
Sankari uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Luatua.
Sankari wants to counter with a clinch but Luatua pushes him away.
Luatua throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sankari counters with a straight right hand.
Sankari misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Luatua.
Sankari darts in trying to clinch
and Luatua counters with an outside leg kick.
Luatua throws a solid leg kick but Sankari takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Luatua.
Luatua throws a jab but it's blocked by Sankari.
Luatua looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Luatua misses with a body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sankari.
Sankari with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sankari lands with a kick to the temple. Luatua shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luatua throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sankari throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Luatua ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sankari moves away.
Sankari swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Luatua ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Luatua swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Sankari slips a jab and a cross from Luatua.
Sankari moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Luatua dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Luatua throws out a powerful jab.
Sankari throws a leg kick that misses.
Sankari misses with an uppercut.
Luatua misses with a leg kick.
Luatua scores with a nice right hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Luatua.
Luatua blocks a head kick by Sankari.
Luatua steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Sankari. That one must have hurt.
Luatua ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sankari moves away.
Sankari looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Sota Sankari seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sankari uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Luatua.
Sankari checks a leg kick.
Sankari throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sankari. Luatua does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Sankari jabs Luatua to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sankari misses with a low kick.
Sankari looks to land a left hand but Luatua moved out of range nicely.
Luatua looks to land a combination but Sankari avoids it well.
Luatua misses with a low kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Luatua.
Luatua blocks a head kick by Sankari.
Luatua swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sankari fakes the leg kick and cracks Luatua in the body.
Luatua scores with a nice strike.
Sankari slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Luatua.
Sankari swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Luatua counters with a good low kick that Sankari was not able to check.
Good work by Sankari as he checks the leg kick.
Sankari tries a quick counter leg kick but Luatua is wise to it.
Sankari throws a body kick that misses
and Luatua counters with a left to the body.
Sankari feints and then cracks Luatua's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Luatua down.
Sankari fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T3#
Sankari throws an overhand right that lands on Luatua's shoulder, as Luatua tries to avoid the shot.
Luatua ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Luatua lands with a shot to the body.
Luatua misses with a low kick.
Sankari uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Luatua.
Luatua dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sankari. That did some damage!
Sankari throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Luatua takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sankari changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Luatua throws a low kick but Sankari moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Sankari has closed the distance and engaged Luatua in a clinch.
Luatua misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Luatua breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sankari scores with a jab to the head.
Luatua swings for the body but Sankari moves out of range.
Sankari appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Luatua chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T4#
Sankari ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Luatua will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Luatua moves out of range as Sankari throws a body kick.
Luatua throws a body shot but no joy.
Luatua jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Luatua doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sankari throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A quick step to the side and Luatua tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sankari lunges at Luatua with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Luatua's hand.
Luatua misses with a body shot.
Luatua misses with a hook. Sankari ducked under it nicely.
Luatua throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Sankari tries to move into range but Luatua moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sankari throws a body shot but no joy.
Sankari takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sankari tries to close the distance and clinch up but Luatua swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sankari misses with a few strikes there.
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 Robbie Luatua 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#
Sankari showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Luatua.
Sankari avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sankari dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Luatua. That did some damage!
Luatua cracks Sankari with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sankari misses with a lunging right hand
and Luatua counters with a right hand to the body.
Luatua misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sankari.
Sankari misses with a looping left.
It looked like Luatua wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sankari is looking to slow Luatua down with leg kicks.
Luatua misses with a wild body shot.
Luatua turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sankari is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Luatua rather than just go for the knockout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sankari scores with a kick to the body.
Sankari tries to clinch but Luatua moves out of range.
Luatua displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sankari throws out the jab.
Luatua swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Luatua uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A big right from Luatua misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Luatua throws the left hand but Sankari avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Sankari clobbers Luatua with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Luatua. Sankari shrugs it off though.
A clash of legs there as Luatua blocks the low kick.
A big right from Luatua misses.
Sankari connects with a looping right hand.
Luatua fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sankari manages to avoid it.
Luatua throws a leg kick but Sankari moved away.
Sankari avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sankari misses with a head kick.
Sankari lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sankari misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Luatua.
Sankari throws an off balance right hand
and Luatua counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sankari fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Luatua manages to avoid it.
Luatua looks to land a body kick but Sankari moved away.
Sankari lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Luatua throws a low kick but Sankari moves out of range easily.
Sankari throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Luatua was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sankari.
Luatua has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sankari.
Luatua tries a head kick but it misses.
Luatua connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sankari. Sankari circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sankari fails to land with a series of punches.
Sankari walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Luatua checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sankari takes a swing at Luatua's ribcage but misses.
Sankari 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.
Luatua is looking to land body kicks.
Sankari looks to score with a jab to the body but Luatua is just out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Luatua misses its target.
Luatua avoids a kick to the body.
Sankari motions for Luatua to come forward. Sankari throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Luatua uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sankari.
Sankari on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T3#
Luatua misses with an uppercut. Sankari saw that one coming.
Sankari takes one to the chin there.
Sankari throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Luatua lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sankari scores with a punch to the head.
Luatua misses with a low kick.
Luatua swings for the body but Sankari moves out of range.
Luatua avoids a kick to the body.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Luatua throws out a loose jab but Sankari uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sankari's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Luatua lands with a thumping leg kick.
Luatua throws an off balance right hand
and Sankari cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sankari moves in looking to clinch but Luatua pushes him off.
Sankari lands a head kick. Luatua smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sankari.
Luatua has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Sankari.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Luatua pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T4#
Luatua takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Luatua 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 Sankari has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sankari and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A nice inside leg kick there by Luatua. That's going to slow Sankari down.
Sankari moves away from the strike by Luatua. #KD#
Luatua lands a left and a right that send Sankari crashing to the mat, dazed. Luatua thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Sankari is rocked!
Luatua ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sankari is still on wobbly legs! Can Luatua finish him?
Sankari is breathing heavily.
Luatua lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Sankari up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Luatua from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Sankari's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Robbie Luatua!
Robbie Luatua 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: Ascension 354
Date: Jun 04, 2016

#R1#
Sankari with a hook.
Sankari misses with a kick to the body.
Anywhere tries a head kick but it misses.
Anywhere throws a head kick but Sankari moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Anywhere.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sankari lands a high kick! #CUT2#
It looks like Mr Anywhere has been cut.
Some wild striking there from Sankari.
Anywhere seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Anywhere throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Anywhere misses with a head kick.
Anywhere will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sankari let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Good standup being displayed there by Sankari as he connects with a hook.
Sankari scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sankari blocks a head kick by Anywhere.
Sankari avoids the head kick by Anywhere.
Sankari punishes Anywhere's body with a nice straight punch.
Anywhere is breathing heavily.
Sankari lunges at Anywhere with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Anywhere's hand.
Anywhere takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sankari closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Anywhere out cold! Anywhere corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Sota Sankari!
Sota Sankari bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: EPL Semi-Final
Date: Apr 21, 2016

#R1#
Joseph just misses with a punch to the body.
Jab by Sankari.
Joseph thuds a left hand into Sankari's body.
Sankari on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Joseph avoids the head kick by Sankari.
Sankari throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Joseph's head.
Sankari tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Joseph paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Joseph connects with a jab.
Sankari misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Joseph drops his hands momentarily and Sankari takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nice body kick there by Joseph.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sankari throws a wild body kick that Joseph sees coming a mile off.
Joseph lands with an overhand left.
Joseph throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A solid leg kick lands there for Joseph.
Sankari has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#CL2#
Sankari instigates a clinch. #T1#
Joseph tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sankari avoids it.
Joseph manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Sankari is working Joseph over against the cage.
Joseph misses with a hook from the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Joseph.
Sankari comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Sankari has a couple of punches blocked by Joseph.
Joseph is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Joseph looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Joseph lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sankari comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A bit of stalling here from Joseph. #T2#
Joseph wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sankari tries a body shot but Joseph blocks it.
Sankari goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sankari misses with a body punch.
A short right from Sankari on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Joseph.
Joseph blocking some punches.
Sankari throws a head punch that misses.
Sankari scores with a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Joseph breaks the clinch.
Sankari takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sankari throws a sloppy head kick and Joseph moves out of range easily.
Crunch! Sankari slams his shin into Joseph's torso.
No joy there for Sankari, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Joseph misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Sankari scores with a shot to the body.
Joseph 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.
A low kick from Joseph misses
and Sankari counters with a straight right hand.
Sankari misses with a left hand
and Joseph counters with a body kick.
Sankari throws a lazy right hand but Joseph sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sankari wants to clinch but Joseph slips to the side
and Joseph counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sankari defending well as Joseph loads up on a big left hand.
Sankari moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sankari throws a head kick but Joseph moves out of range.
Sankari takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL2#
Sankari has Joseph up against the cage in a clinch.
Sankari throws a head punch that misses.
Joseph tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
Joseph can't find room to land a body shot as Sankari controls the action.
Sankari goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Joseph pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Joseph throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sankari is looking to land body kicks.
Joseph thinks about countering with a body kick.
Joseph throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Sankari throws a hook but Joseph avoids it easily.
Joseph looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Joseph checks the leg kick.
Joseph seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sankari.
Sankari throws a hook to the side of Joseph's head but Joseph sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Joseph checks a leg kick.
Sankari throws a body kick that misses
letting Joseph counter with a right hand.
Sankari misses with a hook. Joseph ducked under it nicely.
Joseph blocks the body kick.
Joseph is looking to counter with a body kick.
Joseph uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sankari has time to react.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Sota Sankari will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Sankari scores with a hook.
Sankari uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Joseph.
Sankari swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Anthony Joseph is winning the standup battle so far.
Joseph lands with a kick to the temple. Sankari shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Joseph throws a push kick but Sankari slaps the foot to one side.
Joseph misses with a kick to the body.
Joseph slips a straight right by Sankari.
Sankari's jab looks to have found its range, popping Joseph under the eye.
A head kick by Sankari misses
and Joseph counters with a low kick, right behind Sankari 's knee.
Sankari looks to score with a jab to the body but Joseph is just out of range.#CL2#
Sankari fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Joseph, pushing him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sankari gets through Joseph's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Joseph avoiding damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Joseph.
Joseph working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T1#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sankari.
A left hand lands to the body for Joseph. #BC#
Joseph breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Joseph is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Sankari tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Joseph tries to land a body kick
and Sankari counters with a left to the body.
Sota Sankari seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sankari lands a jab.
Joseph slips under a jab from Sankari.
Sankari misses with an uppercut.
Sankari throws a head kick that misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Joseph. #CL2#
Sankari moves into the clinch successfully.
Joseph tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sankari's elbow.
Good body shot from Joseph.
Sankari blocks the elbow strike. #T2#
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sankari just misses with a elbow thrown towards Joseph's brow.
Sankari working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Joseph lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Joseph goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sota Sankari seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short body shot lands from Joseph as the two fighters clinch.
Sankari lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#
It looks like Anthony Joseph has been cut.
Sankari misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Joseph 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.
Joseph swings wildly with an uppercut but Sankari uses good head movement to avoid it.
Joseph slowing the pace effectively.
Sankari has Joseph pressed against the cage, preventing Joseph from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sankari blocks a body shot from Joseph.
Sankari blocks an elbow strike from Joseph.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sankari.
Sankari blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
Joseph blocks the elbow strike. #BC#
Joseph breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice defenses there by Sankari.
Joseph throws an off balance right hand
and Sankari counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Joseph stuns Sankari with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sankari throws a front kick that sends Joseph stumbling back into the cage.
Sankari throws a right hand that Joseph ducks under and follows up with a left that Joseph also avoids with ease.
Joseph connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Joseph goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Joseph throws a nice head kick!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sankari 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 Joseph has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Joseph and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Joseph scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Joseph throws a body shot but no joy.
Sankari wants to counter the offense by Joseph and move into the clinch position.
Nice defenses there by Joseph.
An attempted straight right counter from Joseph misses the target.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sankari keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sankari pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sankari takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Joseph avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sankari throws a body kick that misses.
Nice body kick there by Sankari.
Sankari throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sankari looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Joseph throws a jab but it's blocked by Sankari. #KD#
Joseph lands a big head kick that sends Sankari tumbling to the mat! Joseph takes a step backwards and waves Sankari back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Sankari is rocked!
Joseph drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Sankari's head, knocking him out cold! Joseph is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Anthony Joseph!
During a confident post fight interview, Anthony Joseph thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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