Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: GAMMA#751 Imbula v Wrexham
Date: Jan 05, 2019

#R1#
Rob throws a hook but Sayonara blocks it.
Rob misses with an uppercut
and Sayonara counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rob throws a poor cross that misses
and Sayonara connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sayonara throws out a powerful jab.
Sayonara misses with a hook #TD2#
and Rob counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Sayonara!
Rob misses with the ground and pound.
Sayonara can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sayonara is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Rob wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sayonara, who protects the arm well.
Sayonara can't do much from the bottom here.
Sayonara is trying to get back to half guard.#T1#
Sayonara struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Rob is trying to get an arm triangle but Sayonara is defending well.
Rob misses with the ground and pound.#SUB2#
Rob is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sayonara has escaped the position, nice work there.
Sayonara sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sayonara makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sayonara.
Sayonara controls Rob momentarily but Rob frees himself.
Rob scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Rob has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2#
Rob trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rob landing with the ground and pound.
Rob is pushing down on Sayonara's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sayonara is fighting to maintain full guard but Rob has managed to sneak the leg through.
Sayonara blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rob.
Sayonara works his way to full guard. Good work.
Sayonara 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#
Rob avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sayonara.
Rob trying to control from the bottom.
Sayonara throwing shots but Rob is blocking nicely.
Sayonara wants to free his trapped foot but Rob is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T3#
Rob tries to get to full guard but Sayonara has control of the leg.
Sayonara throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Rob to regain full guard.
Rob working a defensive guard here.
Sayonara trying to control the position from guard on top but Rob is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sayonara stopping the sweep attempt from Rob.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rob controls Sayonara momentarily but Sayonara frees himself.
Sayonara trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rob 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##SUB2#
Rob is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sayonara defends it well. #SUB#
Sayonara looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sayonara missing with punches from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ace Rob dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Rob shoots in for a double leg but Sayonara sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
It looked like Sayonara was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rob.
No joy there for Sayonara, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sayonara connects with a body shot.#TD2#
Rob shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB2#
Rob is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sayonara doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rob. #SUB2#
Rob seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #SUB2#
Rob is looking for a kimura here.
Sayonara tries to roll over but Rob keeps him under control.#T1##SUB2#
Rob wants to work for an arm triangle but Sayonara is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Rob is thwarting Sayonara's attempts to control the position.
Rob is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Rob is working for a kimura but Sayonara is defending it quite comfortably.
Sayonara manages to get to full guard.
Sayonara keeping moving, preventing Rob from controlling successfully. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Sayonara is trying to control the position but Rob postures up. #SUB#
Sayonara is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rob defends well.
Sayonara really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB2#
Rob drops back looking for a leg! Sayonara is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sayonara manages to kick Rob off! Rob jumps back into Sayonara's guard.
Rob tries to free his leg and advance position but Sayonara is retaining full guard.
Rob throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rob wants to pass the guard but Sayonara is keeping the position.#SUB#
Sayonara looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Rob has picked Sayonara up and slammed him! Sayonara can't keep hold of the triangle and Rob manages to pass to side control!#T3#
Rob working away.
Sayonara is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Rob off and has taken his back!
Sayonara is landing with strikes from the back.
Sayonara misses with punches from the back.
You can see the frustration on Rob's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Sayonara struggling to land strikes to the head as Rob covers up.
Sayonara biding his time, controlling Rob.
Rob tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T4#
Rob is in all sorts of trouble here.
Rob regains half guard.
Sayonara thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sayonara wants to control but Rob is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Rob is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sayonara pulls his head out easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sayonara missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ace Rob will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Sayonara fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sayonara misses with a looping right.
Rob ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sayonara moves away.
Nice defenses there by Sayonara.
Rob throws a body shot but no joy.
Sayonara slips under a jab.
Sayonara lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rob at a distance.
Rob uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sayonara lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Sayonara.
Nice uppercut lands for Sayonara. That snapped Rob's head back.
Sayonara lands a right hook to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sayonara darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rob misses with a hook
and Sayonara connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rob ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sayonara on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sayonara throws a right hand that Rob ducks under and follows up with a left that Rob also avoids with ease.#T1#
Rob misses with an uppercut. Sayonara saw that one coming.
Sayonara is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Rob throws a body shot but no joy.
Sayonara swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sayonara lets loose with a powerful body kick. Rob will feel that in the morning.
Rob misses with a looping left.
Sayonara throws a wild body kick that Rob sees coming a mile off.
A big left from Sayonara misses.
Sayonara scores with a hook.
Rob bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sayonara misses with a body kick.
Rob lands a head shot.#CUT2#
It looks like Jiri Sayonara has been cut.
Rob uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sayonara.
Rob tries to clinch up.
An attempted straight right counter from Sayonara misses the target.
Sayonara throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rob on the side of the head.
Jiri Sayonara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rob takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Sayonara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rob doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Rob misses with a hook.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sayonara uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rob.
Rob swings for the body but Sayonara moves out of range.
Sayonara connects with a high kick.
Rob fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sayonara checks it well.
An inside leg kick from Rob misses.
Sayonara slips under a jab from Rob.
Sayonara is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rob.
Sayonara listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sayonara staying out of range there.
Rob loads up on a big right hand but Sayonara slips the punch.
Rob throws a lazy right hand but Sayonara sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rob throws out a loose jab but Sayonara uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sayonara moves forwards but Rob connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A solid body kick from Sayonara.
Sayonara moves into range and lands a nice body kick. #T3#
Sayonara scores with a decent looking hook.#ROC#
Rob is rocked!
Sayonara circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Rob to the canvas! Rob doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Sayonara keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jiri Sayonara!
An out of breath Jiri Sayonara thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: GAMMA#747 Imbula v Shin
Date: Dec 15, 2018

#R1#
Sayonara avoids the body shot from Kenway. #CL#
Kenway darts in and clinches Sayonara up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Kenway fails to land.
Still in the clinch, Kenway scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sayonara is trying to drag Kenway to the mat but Kenway just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Sayonara is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kenway misses with the head strike.
Kenway misses with a punch on the inside.
Sayonara doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kenway lands a body punch in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sayonara cracks Kenway with a nice body shot.
Kenway lands a nice uppercut.
Kenway misses with the head strike.
Sayonara is looking to take this one to the mat.
Sayonara just leaning against Kenway, taking a breather. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Kenway fails to land.
Kenway lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sayonara has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kenway is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Edward Kenway has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jiri Sayonara.
Kenway tries to throw a body punch but Sayonara avoids it by throwing Kenway back against the cage.
Sayonara blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kenway doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kenway working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sayonara jumps guard but Kenway turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kenway throws a punch but it's blocked by Sayonara.
Kenway tries to throw a body punch but Sayonara avoids it by throwing Kenway back against the cage.
Kenway tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sayonara's elbow.
Sayonara dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Kenway lands a right hand.
Kenway has a couple of punches blocked by Sayonara.
Kenway stalls. #T2#
Sayonara has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kenway is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sayonara.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kenway.
A frustrated look appears on Kenway's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sayonara has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kenway after a bit of a struggle.
Kenway fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kenway pressing his opponent against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kenway.
Kenway throws a punch but it's blocked by Sayonara.
Kenway goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #TD2#
Sayonara pulls guard successfully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kenway looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Sayonara bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kenway's guard. #REVB#
Sayonara wants to control from the top but Kenway keeps moving.
Sayonara is fighting to break Kenway's control of his arms but Kenway is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Sayonara in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sayonara postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sayonara wants to control from the top but Kenway keeps moving. #T4#
Sayonara preventing the sweep.
Sayonara prevents Kenway from getting back to his feet.
Kenway has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Sayonara forces his way into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Sayonara is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kenway wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edward Kenway dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Sayonara looks to land a left hand but Kenway moved out of range nicely.
Kenway fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sayonara manages to avoid it.
Sayonara throws a sloppy head kick
and Kenway counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kenway misses with a wild body shot.
Sayonara ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sayonara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kenway.
Sayonara throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kenway stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kenway misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sayonara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kenway.
Kenway steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sayonara.
Kenway takes a kick to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sayonara misses with a looping left.
Sayonara with a poor takedown
and Kenway counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#
It looks like Jiri Sayonara has been cut.
Sayonara tries a head kick but it misses.
Sayonara takes a swing at Kenway's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Kenway bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sayonara throws a sloppy head kick
and Kenway counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
An inside leg kick from Kenway misses.
Jiri Sayonara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sayonara misses the body punch
and Kenway counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sayonara scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Edward Kenway is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kenway misses with a body kick.
Sayonara displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kenway throws out the jab.
Sayonara is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kenway takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sayonara pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A counter left hand to the body from Kenway misses its target.
Sayonara scores with a shot to the body.
Sayonara avoids a kick to the body.
Kenway misses with a body shot.
Sayonara is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kenway with a body shot.
A head kick misses from Kenway.
Sayonara doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kenway gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Sayonara counters with a head kick. That will keep Kenway thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
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!
Sayonara throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
A nice inside leg kick there by Sayonara. That's going to slow Kenway down.
Sayonara lands a really nice looking cross but Kenway seems unphased.
Kenway moves in looking to clinch but Sayonara pushes him off.
Nice shot by Kenway.
Sayonara lands a jab to the nose.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kenway misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kenway doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #TD2#
Sayonara pulls guard successfully. #SU#
Kenway stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Sayonara misses with a head kick.
Kenway is looking to wear down Sayonara with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kenway fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sayonara misses with an attempted mid kick. #T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Sayonara misses the target.
Kenway is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sayonara.
A nice combination there by Sayonara.
Kenway is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sayonara misses with a leg kick.
Kenway takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CL#
Kenway closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sayonara jumps guard but Kenway stands there with Sayonara around his waist. Sayonara gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kenway cracks Sayonara with a nice body shot.
Good body shot from Kenway.
Kenway lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sayonara dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Kenway tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sayonara's elbow. #T4#
Sayonara is looking to take this one to the mat.
Edward Kenway has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jiri Sayonara.
Kenway stalling the fight.
Kenway scores with a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kenway has a couple of punches blocked by Sayonara.
Sayonara blocking some punches.
Kenway works on Sayonara's body with a couple of short punches.
Sayonara fails to pull guard.
Kenway working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#TD2#
Sayonara turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Sayonara manages to end up in side control.
Kenway manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Jiri Sayonara has got the better of the ground game so far.#SU#
Kenway decides to stand and escape the position.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kenway. Sayonara does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kenway takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Edward Kenway will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jiri Sayonara's cut.
That's time! Kenway's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Kenway walks into a left hand.
Sayonara looks to land a left hand but Kenway moved out of range nicely.
Kenway lands a nice looking kick to the body. Sayonara takes a step back to recover.
Kenway blocks a jab.
Kenway uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sayonara.
Sayonara takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A telegraphed right hand from Kenway misses the target.
Kenway lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kenway.
Sayonara misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sayonara throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kenway misses with a body kick.
A leg kick checked by Sayonara.
Sayonara bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T1#
Nice defenses there by Sayonara.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sayonara! But no joy.
Sayonara swinging wildly here.
Kenway jabs at Sayonara's body.
Kenway tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sayonara paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kenway uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sayonara.
Sayonara lands with an uppercut that bounces Kenway off the cage and back into range.#CL#
Kenway drives through and clinches with Sayonara against the cage.
Kenway doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kenway tries to work over Sayonara's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kenway goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kenway throws a punch but it's blocked by Sayonara. #BC#
Kenway breaks from the clinch. #T2#
Kenway stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sayonara.
Sayonara just misses with a punch to the body.
Kenway tries to close the distance and clinch but Sayonara swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sayonara tries a head kick but it misses.
Sayonara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kenway moves away.
Sayonara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kenway manages to avoid it.
Kenway misses with a looping left.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kenway looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sayonara slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Kenway moves into the clinch.
Sayonara misses with a punch to the body.
Kenway misses with the head strike. #T3#
Sayonara has Kenway pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kenway manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kenway lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Edward Kenway has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sayonara is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kenway to keep the fight standing.
A right hand to the body from Kenway.
Kenway will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Sayonara up against the cage.
Edward Kenway is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sayonara is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Edward Kenway has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jiri Sayonara.
Sayonara prevents a body shot from Kenway.
Sayonara taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kenway just leaning against Sayonara, taking a breather. #T4#
Kenway misses with some punches.
Sayonara blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sayonara.
Sayonara prevents a body shot from Kenway.
Kenway lands with a left to the head.
Jiri Sayonara has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kenway lands a hook that snaps the head of Sayonara backwards.
Sayonara is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD2#
Sayonara jumps guard and drags Kenway to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Sayonara trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Kenway stands up and waves to Sayonara to follow him.

And that's the end of the fight!
Edward Kenway showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kenway, 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 Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: GAMMA#743 Hoyce v Sissypants
Date: Nov 17, 2018

#R1#
A shot to the body from DeBramalo misses
and Sayonara counters with a nice body shot.
DeBramalo throws a front kick aimed at Sayonara's knee but Sayonara avoids it well.
A slow jab from DeBramalo misses its intended target.
Sayonara takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sayonara lands with a shot to the body.
DeBramalo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sayonara on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sayonara throws a body punch but DeBramalo moves out of range.
DeBramalo looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
DeBramalo misses with a lunging right hand
and Sayonara counters with a left to the body.
Sayonara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
DeBramalo misses the jab.
DeBramalo looks to score with a jab to the body but Sayonara is just out of range.
Sayonara fails to land with a series of punches.
DeBramalo tries to work over Sayonara's front leg with a kick but Sayonara checks it.
Sayonara misses with a body kick.
Sayonara misses with an uppercut.
Sayonara takes a swing at DeBramalo's ribcage but misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sayonara misses with a body kick.
DeBramalo connects with a single shot there.#T1#
DeBramalo scores with a shot to the body.
DeBramalo takes one to the side of the head.
DeBramalo misses with a body shot
and Sayonara counters with a right hand to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from DeBramalo 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 Sayonara has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sayonara and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sayonara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but DeBramalo was well out of range. Poor timing from Sayonara.
Sayonara is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
DeBramalo misses with a hook. Sayonara ducked under it nicely.
Sayonara pulls out of a head kick attempt.
DeBramalo swings for the body but Sayonara moves out of range.
Sayonara connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
DeBramalo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sayonara.
DeBramalo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sayonaras jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sayonara misses with a few strikes there.
Sayonara takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
DeBramalo has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
DeBramalo avoids the body shot from Sayonara.
DeBramalo misses the jab.
And Sayonara tries to counter it with a takedown but DeBramalo pushes his down on his head and steps out.
DeBramalo missing with a left hand there. Sayonara was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
DeBramalo looks to score with a jab to the body but Sayonara is just out of range.#T2#
Sayonara connects with an inside leg kick.
DeBramalo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sayonara.
Sayonara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
DeBramalo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
DeBramalo misses with a lunging right hand
and Sayonara counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sayonara stuns DeBramalo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
DeBramalo lands a really nice looking cross but Sayonara seems unphased.
Sayonara scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Quentin DeBramalo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sayonara defending well as DeBramalo loads up on a big left hand.
DeBramalo with a hook.
Sayonara lands with a nice body punch.
Sayonara misses with a wild body shot.
DeBramalo misses with a hook
and Sayonara counters with a right hand to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from DeBramalo.
DeBramalo misses with a looping left.
Sayonara looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
DeBramalo looks to throw the jab but Sayonara is out of range. #T3#
DeBramalo misses with an uppercut.
DeBramalo just misses with a punch to the body.
Sayonara is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down DeBramalo rather than just go for the knockout.
Nice jab there from DeBramalo.
Some wild striking there from Sayonara. #TD2#
Sayonara changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. DeBramalo looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Sayonara tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
DeBramalo struggling a bit here.
DeBramalo tries to improve position but can't. #T4#
Sayonara working the ground and pound.
Sayonara has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
DeBramalo avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Sayonara.
DeBramalo regains half guard.
DeBramalo is trying to control but can't.
DeBramalo is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Sayonara is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sayonara lands a nice short elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jiri Sayonara dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sayonara.
Sayonara bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of DeBramalo's head.
DeBramalo moves out of range as Sayonara strikes.
DeBramalo tries to score with a low kick but Sayonara moves his leg out of the way.
Sayonara steps to the side to avoid the strikes from DeBramalo.
DeBramalo looks to land a right hand but Sayonara moved out of range.
DeBramalo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sayonara misses with a jab to the body
and DeBramalo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
DeBramalo tries to score with a low kick but Sayonara moves his leg out of the way.
Sayonara takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sayonara lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sayonara lands with an overhand left.
DeBramalo digs a good body shot into Sayonara's ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sayonara fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. DeBramalo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
DeBramalo misses with a hook.
Sayonara jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sayonara slips a jab from DeBramalo.
A jab lands there for Sayonara.#T1#
Sayonara shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with DeBramalo but DeBramalo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
DeBramalo throws a looping overhand right but Sayonara ducks down to avoid it.
Sayonara falls off balance throwing a combination
and DeBramalo counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Sayonara throws a jab when DeBramalo was well out of range.
DeBramalo throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab from DeBramalo misses.
DeBramalo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sayonara looks to score with a jab to the body but DeBramalo is just out of range.
A cross from Sayonara lands.
Sayonara scores with a jab to the body.
DeBramalo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sayonara.
Sayonara jabbing away but nothing is landing.
DeBramalo lands a jab to the nose.
Quentin DeBramalo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
DeBramalo throws a hook but Sayonara blocks it.
Sayonara avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sayonara counters with a body kick.#T2#
Sayonara fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
DeBramalo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. DeBramalo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sayonara attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sayonara scores with the left hand. DeBramalo knows he should have avoided that one.
Sayonara misses with a wild body shot.
Sayonara ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sayonara just misses with a punch to the body.
DeBramalo is looking to counter punch.
DeBramalo lands with a right hand.
Sayonara cracks a nice hook into DeBramalo's ribs.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Sayonara. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Sayonara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from DeBramalo.
Sayonara dodges the punch combination from DeBramalo.
DeBramalo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sayonara swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sayonara takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
DeBramalo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T3##TD2#
Sayonara scores with a takedown into DeBramalo's guard.
DeBramalo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
DeBramalo looking for a guillotine here but Sayonara defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
DeBramalo throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Sayonara escapes and throws DeBramalo's legs to the side, diving into side control!
DeBramalo is trying to get back to half guard.#T4#
Sayonara throwing shots but missing, from side control.
DeBramalo takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Sayonara is looking to take a break and control but DeBramalo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sayonara throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jiri Sayonara showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! DeBramalo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
DeBramalo misses with a straight left.
A left lands for DeBramalo.
DeBramalo tries a low kick but Sayonara avoids it.
Sayonara now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Sayonara misses with a hook.
A big left from DeBramalo misses.
Sayonara walks into a left hand.
A good leg kick by DeBramalo.
Sayonara defending well as DeBramalo loads up on a big left hand.
DeBramalo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sayonara.
DeBramalo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sayonara counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps DeBramalo thinking.
DeBramalo looks to land a right hand but Sayonara moved out of range.
Sayonara bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sayonara throws a jab when DeBramalo was well out of range.
Sayonara ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
DeBramalo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sayonara uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from DeBramalo.
DeBramalo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
DeBramalo dodges the punch combination from Sayonara. #T1##TD2#
Sayonara shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sayonara thows a huge punch but DeBramalo dodges it nicely.
Sayonara scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Sayonara thows a huge punch but DeBramalo dodges it nicely.
My spies in Just Scrap MMA and BJJ inform me that Sayonara has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
DeBramalo wants to improve his position but Sayonara is controlling well.
DeBramalo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sayonara's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sayonara's back!
Quentin DeBramalo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Sayonara trying to control but not successfully.
Sayonara can't escape the position.
Sayonara trying to control the position but DeBramalo manages to sink in the hooks.
DeBramalo is hanging on to Sayonara's back as he tries to escape.
DeBramalo doesn't have the hooks in and Sayonara manages to turn into his guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
DeBramalo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sayonara defends it easily.#SUB#
DeBramalo working for submissions but it's allowed Sayonara to get to half guard. #T3##SUB2#
Sayonara seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are battling for position here. DeBramalo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
DeBramalo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
DeBramalo is trying to keep Sayonara in close. #SUB#
DeBramalo looking for subs off his back but Sayonara has passed one foot through into half guard. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sayonara working the head and body with strikes.
DeBramalo throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Jiri Sayonara is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
DeBramalo is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sayonara perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jiri Sayonara.
Well Sayonara has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jiri Sayonara!
A very excited looking Jiri Sayonara 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: GAMMA#738 Simmons v Heimendahl
Date: Oct 20, 2018

#R1#
A jab from Sayonara misses.
Haze has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hart Family Dungeon in the buildup to the fight.
Haze lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Haze uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sayonara.
Haze lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jerry Haze seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haze misses with a wild combination.
Haze waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sayonara.
Sayonara thows a left - swing and a miss!
Haze missing with a left hand there. Sayonara was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sayonara moves away from the strike by Haze.
A looping hook to the body misses from Haze. Sayonara does a little dance to reset his feet.
Haze moves out of range of the leg kick from Sayonara.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sayonara fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sayonara slips a straight right by Haze.
Haze just misses with a punch to the body.
Haze slips under a jab from Sayonara.
Sayonara is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Haze throws a half hearted mid kick.
Haze avoids a punch combination nicely. #T1#
Sayonara lands a front kick.
Sayonara uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Haze.
Haze misses with a body kick.
Sayonara fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Haze looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A leg kick checked by Sayonara.
Haze delivers a nice body kick.
Haze looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sayonara. Haze does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sayonara lands a body shot.
Sayonara scores with a crisp jab that stopped Haze in his tracks.
Haze with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Haze lands a nice looking body shot.
Sayonara misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Haze cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
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!
Haze thows a left - swing and a miss!
A nice side step and Sayonara releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Haze misses with a combination
and Sayonara counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T2#
Sayonara takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sayonara throws a sloppy body shot
and Haze counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Haze throws a body shot but no joy.
Sayonara throws out a counter right but Haze avoids it with no problem.
Sayonara shoots in and drives through. Haze sprawls well.
Haze delivers a nice body kick.
Sayonara avoids the body shot from Haze.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Haze.
Sayonara takes one to the chin there.
Sayonara looks to score with a jab to the body but Haze is just out of range.
Sayonara is trying hard to land a takedown here. Haze sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sayonara misses with a wild body shot.
Sayonara takes a swing at Haze's ribcage but misses.
Sayonara moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sayonara uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Haze.
Haze throws a nice inside leg kick. #T3#
Sayonara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Haze manages to avoid it.
Haze throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Sayonara counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A nice inside leg kick there by Haze. That's going to slow Sayonara down.
Haze throws a right and a left that both miss.
Haze 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.
Sayonara cracks Haze with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sayonara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Haze manages to avoid it.#TD2#
Sayonara shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Haze is looking to control Sayonara's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Haze avoid being mounted?
Sayonara throws a strike but Haze avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Haze has control of Sayonara's left arm, preventing Sayonara from doing any damage. #T4#
Sayonara preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Haze is working hard here to advance position.
Haze looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Sayonara puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Haze is looking for a sweep. Sayonara is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Haze slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sayonara throwing strikes from guard but Haze blocks nicely.
Haze looking for a sweep. Not yet Haze, not yet.
Sayonara wants to control from the top but Haze keeps moving.
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 Jerry Haze will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Sayonara ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Haze wants to slow Sayonara down by chopping away at his legs.
Sayonara is trying to counter with his kicks.
Sayonara jabs Haze to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Haze is looking to chop away at Sayonara's legs.
Haze throws a sloppy head kick and Sayonara moves out of range easily.
Haze tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sayonara swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD2#
Haze gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Sayonara to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Haze keeping moving, preventing Sayonara from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haze looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Sayonara throws an elbow that misses. Haze uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sayonara's guard. Nice move by Haze!#REVR#
Haze with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sayonara has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sayonara avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sayonara wants to sweep but no luck.
Haze scoring with some ground and pound.
Haze controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Sayonara is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Haze avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jiri Sayonara has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Haze lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Haze with a nice head shot there.#SUB2#
Haze stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Sayonara throws up his legs and catches Haze in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Haze tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Sayonara! That came out of nowhere!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jiri Sayonara!
After winning the bout, Jiri Sayonara thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: GAMMA#734 FannyP vs Heimendahl
Date: Sep 29, 2018

#R1#
Sayonara looks to land a body kick but Manuel moved away.
Sayonara throws a jab when Manuel was well out of range.
Manuel is looking to counter punch.
Manuel moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Manuel throws a head kick but Sayonara moves out of range.
Sayonara is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Manuel with a body shot.
Manuel throws a hook to the side of Sayonara's head but Sayonara sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Manuel swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Manuel stuffs the takedown attempt from Sayonara. Sayonara gets slowly back to his feet.
Manuel throws a push kick but Sayonara slaps the foot to one side.
Manuel misses with a looping right.
Sayonara lands a nice hook to Manuel's body. Manuel takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sayonara misses the shot to the body.
Sayonara dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sayonara avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Manuel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sayonara.
Manuel misses the jab.
Manuel swings widly with a right hand
and Sayonara counters with a left to the body.
Manuel throws a head kick that misses.
Despite the aggression on Sayonara's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
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!
Manuel throws an off balance right hand
and Sayonara cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Manuel tries a head kick but it misses.
Manuel throws an off balance right hand
and Sayonara counters with a nice uppercut.
Manuel lands a nice looking body shot.
Sayonara is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Manuel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sayonara takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sayonara throws a body punch but Manuel moves out of range.
Sayonara uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Manuel has time to react.
Sayonara finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Manuel throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sayonara stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sayonara takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've been hearing reports that Manuel has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Peter Manuel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sayonara misses with a body shot.
Sayonara ducks under a wild hook from Manuel.
Sayonara misses with a body shot.
Sayonara tries to score a power double leg takedown but Manuel sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sayonara somewhat.
Sayonara walks into a straight right hand from Manuel.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Manuel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sayonara stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A punch lands to the side of Manuel 's head but he takes it in his stride.#TD2#
Sayonara drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB#
Manuel has his foot on Sayonara's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sayonara works his way back into a safe position though.
Manuel working a defensive guard but Sayonara manages to pass into side control anyway.
Sayonara in side control, throwing shots but Manuel defends.
Sayonara trying to control the action but Manuel is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Manuel's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3#
Sayonara misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Sayonara throwing strikes but Manuel manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Sayonara is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Manuel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sayonara keeps working. #SUB#
Manuel is trying to get an arm triangle but Sayonara is defending well. #T4#
You can see the frustration on Sayonara's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Manuel is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sayonara knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Manuel creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Sayonara sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Sayonara dodges the ground and pound from Manuel.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jiri Sayonara will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Sayonara misses with a body shot.
Sayonara has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sayonara blocks a jab.
Manuel throws a jab when Sayonara was well out of range.
Sayonara is looking for the big counter here.
Manuel swings for the body but Sayonara moves out of range.
Manuel on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sayonara moves away from the strike by Manuel.
Manuel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sayonara.
Manuel appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Manuel dives in for a single leg takedown but Sayonara sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Manuel looks to land a left hand but Sayonara moved out of range nicely.
Sayonara moves out of range as Manuel strikes.
Manuel stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sayonara.#TD#
Manuel shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Manuel slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB2#
Manuel avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Manuel trying to control but Sayonara is working from the bottom. #T1#
Manuel preventing the sweep.
Sayonara working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sayonara keeping moving, preventing Manuel from controlling successfully.
Manuel's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sayonara keeping moving, preventing Manuel from controlling successfully.
Sayonara looking for a sweep. Not yet Sayonara, not yet.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Manuel trying to control but Sayonara is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sayonara scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sayonara moves away from the strike by Manuel.
Manuel closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Manuel swinging wildly here.
Manuel throws a hook to the side of Sayonara's head but Sayonara sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sayonara avoids the body shot from Manuel.
Manuel throws a lazy right hand but Sayonara sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sayonara is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Manuel with a body shot.
Sayonara uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Manuel.
Manuel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sayonara is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Manuel.
Sayonara is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Sayonara lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Manuel throws a big shot that misses.
Manuel lands a glancing blow to the side of Sayonara's head.
Sayonara slips a jab from Manuel.
Sayonara changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A slow jab from Manuel misses its intended target. #T3#
Manuel misses the body punch
and Sayonara counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sayonara throws a body shot but no joy.
Manuel needs to keep his hands up - Sayonara had a free shot at his head there.
Sayonara throws a body punch but Manuel moves out of range.
Manuel shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sayonara defends it nicely.
Manuel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sayonara manages to avoid it.
Manuel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sayonara swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sayonara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Manuel manages to avoid it.
Manuel throws a hook to the side of Sayonara's head but Sayonara sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sayonara displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Manuel throws out the jab.
Sayonara feints the counter takedown.
Manuel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Manuel ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Manuel misses with a double jab.
Manuel dodges the punch combination from Sayonara. #T4#
Sayonara uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Manuel.
Sayonara scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sayonara misses with a looping left.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sayonara throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sayonara ducks under a wild hook from Manuel.
Manuel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sayonara lands with a right hand.
Sayonara blocks a head kick by Manuel.
Sayonara throws a body punch but Manuel moves out of range.
Sayonara comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Manuel fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sayonara is out of range.
Manuel lands a glancing blow to the side of Sayonara's head.
Sayonara throws a jab but it's blocked by Manuel.
Sayonara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Manuel throws a right hand that misses
and Sayonara counters with a nice body kick.
Manuel takes a shot right to the bread basket.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jiri Sayonara will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Manuel swings widly with a right hand
and Sayonara counters with a left to the body.
Sayonara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Manuel manages to avoid it.
Manuel shoots for a takedown but Sayonara saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Manuel throws a hook but Sayonara blocks it.
Sayonara moves into range and lands a nice body kick. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Sayonara enables Manuel to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Sayonara manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Manuel being controlled here momentarily.
Sayonara looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sayonara is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
Sayonara working for a triangle but Manuel defends it easily.
Manuel wants to control from the top but Sayonara keeps moving. #T1##SUB2#
Sayonara looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sayonara manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Manuel manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Manuel might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sayonara working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Manuel tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Manuel has an active guard here but Sayonara has managed to pass into half guard.
Sayonara wants to control but Manuel is keeping him busy. #T2#
Manuel is looking to improve his position.
Sayonara seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Manuel blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sayonara. #SUB#
Manuel looking for a kimura from the bottom but Sayonara passes into side control!
Sayonara scores with a couple of short elbows.#T3#
Sayonara tries to score with some ground and pound. Manuel controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
My spies in Just Scrap MMA and BJJ inform me that Sayonara has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Manuel wants to control but Sayonara postures up.
Manuel manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Manuel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Manuel wants to control but Sayonara is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Manuel wants to get back to full guard.
Sayonara throws a strike but Manuel avoids it easily and moves to full guard.#SUB#
Manuel had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sayonara defends it easily.
Sayonara content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Peter Manuel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4##SUB#
Sayonara avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sayonara with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jiri Sayonara is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jiri Sayonara has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sayonara is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sayonara connects with a right hand. Manuel shakes it off.
Sayonara lands a nice looking body shot.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jiri Sayonara!
A victorious Jiri Sayonara thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: GAMMA#728 Sonnen v Grigorian
Date: Aug 25, 2018

#R1#
Sayonara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Keenan manages to avoid it.
Keenan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Keenan cracks the inside of Sayonara's front leg.
Sayonara misses with a few strikes there.
Keenan throws out a leg kick but Sayonara moves out of range and Keenan only half commits.
Sayonara checks a low kick from Keenan.
Sayonara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And Keenan counters with a quick kick to the body but Sayonara blocks it.
Sayonara has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Keenan.
Keenan scores with a jab to the head.
Keenan looks to land a body kick but Sayonara moved away.
Sayonara displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Keenan throws out the jab.
Sayonara looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Keenan.
Sayonara displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Keenan throws out the jab.
Keenan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sayonara's sensitive parts.
A jab from Keenan misses.
Sayonara changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A low kick from Keenan is predictable there
and Sayonara cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sayonara misses with a body shot.
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!
Sayonara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Keenan throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Keenan throws a hook to the side of Sayonara's head but Sayonara sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Keenan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Keenan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sayonara changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Keenan tries to avoid it but Sayonara manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Keenan to the ground. Keenan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Keenan throws a head kick that misses.
Keenan misses with an uppercut.
Keenan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Good exchange - Keenan coming out on top.
Sayonara takes one on the button.
Sayonara throws a hook but Keenan blocks it.
Keenan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Keenan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Keenan scoring well with a low kick there.
Keenan finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sayonara slips a straight right by Keenan.
Keenan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Keenan swings for the body but Sayonara moves out of range.
Keenan tries to land a front kick but Sayonara steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Keenan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sayonara's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sayonara scores with a shot to the body.
Keenan tries to bum rush Sayonara with a series of wild strikes but Sayonara uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Keenan is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.#T2#
Keenan throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sayonara. Keenan does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Keenan misses the target.
Keenan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
An inside leg kick lands from Keenan.
Keenan throws a head kick that misses.
Sayonara is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Sayonara takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sayonara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Keenan was well out of range. Poor timing from Sayonara.
Gareth Keenan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Keenan throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Sayonara counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Sayonara missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sayonara sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Keenan defending well though.
Keenan tries to get to full guard but Sayonara has control of the leg. #T3#
Keenan keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Sayonara with the ground and pound but Keenan uses the opportunity to regain guard. #SUB2#
Sayonara drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Keenan dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Sayonara not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB2#
Sayonara isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Keenan stacks Sayonara on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Keenan!#T4#
Sayonara gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sayonara works his way to full guard. Good work.
Keenan passes Sayonara's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Sayonara is pressing down on Keenan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sayonara is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Keenan sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gareth Keenan dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Sayonara. Keenan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Keenan looks to score with a jab to the body but Sayonara is just out of range.
Sayonara is trying to counter with his kicks.
Keenan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Keenan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sayonara.
Keenan cracks Sayonara with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Keenan slips under a jab from Sayonara.
Sayonara slips under a jab from Keenan.
Sayonara follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Keenan throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sayonara looks to score with a jab to the body but Keenan is just out of range.
Keenan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Keenan lands a nice hook to Sayonara's body. Sayonara takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Keenan throws a body punch but Sayonara moves out of range.
Good shot there by Sayonara.
The fighters circle momentarily. Keenan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Keenan connects with a solid leg kick.
Sayonara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sayonara is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Keenan rather than just go for the knockout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sayonara scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Keenan throws a leg kick but Sayonara moved away.
Keenan lands a leg kick that knocks Sayonara off balance momentarily.
Sayonara's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sayonara misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Keenan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sayonara.
Sayonara has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Keenan.
Keenan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jab by Keenan.
Sayonara is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Gareth Keenan is winning the standup battle so far.
Keenan feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sayonara's calf.
Keenan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Keenan scores with a nice body kick.
Sayonara uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Keenan.
Keenan looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sayonara uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Keenan.
Keenan scores with a hook to the body. Sayonara takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sayonara misses with a body kick.
Sayonara takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sayonara works Keenan's body with a nice hook.
Sayonara takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Keenan missing with a left hand there. Sayonara was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A leg kick checked by Sayonara.#T2#
Keenan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sayonara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Keenan was well out of range. Poor timing from Sayonara.
Sayonara waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Keenan.
Sayonara cracks Keenan with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sayonara shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sayonara moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Keenan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sayonara swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Keenan throwing a counter right hand but Sayonara manages to avoid it.
An inside leg kick from Keenan misses.
Keenan throws a hook but Sayonara blocks it.
Keenan is looking to land body kicks.
Sayonara swings for the body but Keenan moves out of range.
Sayonara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Keenan needs to keep his hands up - Sayonara had a free shot at his head there.
Keenan slips under a jab from Sayonara.
Keenan seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Sayonara works Keenan's body with a nice hook.
Sayonara throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Keenan lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Keenan throws a hook but Sayonara blocks it.#T3#
Keenan misses with a straight right.
Keenan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sayonara can do to turn this around?
Sayonara scores with a jab to the body.
An inside leg kick from Keenan misses.
Sayonara bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Keenan throws a body punch but Sayonara moves out of range.
Keenan lands a leg kick that knocks Sayonara off balance momentarily.
Keenan throws a solid leg kick but Sayonara takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Keenan.
Keenan avoids the body shot from Sayonara.
Keenan jabs Sayonara right on the nose. Sayonara blinks but takes it well.
Keenan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sayonara.
Keenan misses with a hook.
Keenan misses with a body shot
and Sayonara counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A right-left combo lands from Keenan.
Sayonara throws a looping overhand right but Keenan ducks down to avoid it.
Keenan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Keenan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sayonara.
Sayonara just misses with a punch to the body.
Sayonara uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Keenan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sayonara moves away.#T4#
Sayonara goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A cross from Keenan lands.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sayonara checks a leg kick.
Keenan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nice defenses there by Sayonara.
Keenan misses with a low kick.
Keenan attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sayonara! But no joy.
Gareth Keenan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Keenan throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Keenan moves away from the strike by Sayonara.
Keenan lands with a shot to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Keenan 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 Sayonara has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sayonara and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Keenan throws a jab when Sayonara was well out of range.
Keenan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sayonara.
Keenan swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sayonara swings for the body but Keenan moves out of range.
Keenan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Keenan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sayonara doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Keenan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gareth Keenan dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A big right from Keenan misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Sayonara misses.
Sayonara chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Keenan can pounce on him.
Sayonara throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Keenan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sayonara looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Keenan swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Keenan bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Keenan misses with a looping right.
Sayonara checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Keenan works the jab nicely.
Keenan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Keenan throws out a loose jab but Sayonara uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sayonara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sayonara lands with a good body shot.
Keenan moves out of range of the body kick from Sayonara.
Sayonara rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Keenan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Keenan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A low kick from Keenan misses
and Sayonara counters with a nice uppercut.
Sayonara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sayonara throws a jab but it's blocked by Keenan. #T1#
Sayonara uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Keenan.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sayonara! But no joy.
Sayonara lands with a good body shot.
Keenan just misses with a punch to the body.
Sayonara moves out of range of the strikes.
Sayonara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Keenan.
Sayonara throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Keenan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sayonara digs a good body shot into Keenan's ribs.
Sayonara swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Keenan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Keenan throws an overhand right that lands on Sayonara's shoulder, as Sayonara tries to avoid the shot.
Sayonara throws a right and a left that both miss.
Keenan scores with a jab to the head.
Keenan gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Sayonara counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Keenan thinking.
Sayonara steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Keenan.
Decent striking displayed by Keenan there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Keenan connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sayonara momentarily. #T2#
Sayonara jabs at Keenan's body.
Keenan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sayonara with the counter takedown but Keenan avoids it easily.
Sayonara moves out of range of the body kick.
Sayonara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sayonara keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sayonara swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sayonara throws a poor cross that misses
and Keenan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sayonara takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sayonara shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Keenan as he avoids it easily.
Keenan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Keenan takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Keenan looks to land a body kick but Sayonara moved away.
Sayonara lands a jab to Keenan's midsection.
Keenan throws a jab when Sayonara was well out of range.
Keenan throws a poor cross that misses
and Sayonara counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sayonara misses the shot to the body.
Keenan scores with a leg kick.
Sayonara looks to land a combination but Keenan avoids it well.
Sayonara ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sayonara let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T3#
Keenan lands a lovely overhand right.
Keenan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sayonara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sayonara misses with a body shot.
Sayonara lands with a cross.
Sayonara has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sayonara fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sayonara uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Keenan.
Keenan avoids the body shot from Sayonara.
Keenan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sayonara makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Keenan connects with a leg kick. Sayonara looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sayonara throws a body punch but Keenan moves out of range.
Sayonara defending well as Keenan loads up on a big left hand.
Sayonara takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Keenan walks into a stiff left hand from Sayonara.
Keenan throws a sloppy head kick and Sayonara moves out of range easily.
Keenan throws a leg kick which misses Sayonara's front leg but catches the back leg as Sayonara tries to avoid it. #T4#
Sayonara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Keenan.
Keenan takes a swing at Sayonara's ribcage but misses.
Keenan feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sayonara's calf.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sayonara throws a body punch but Keenan moves out of range.
Sayonara takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sayonara missing with a left hand there. Keenan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Keenan misses with a looping left.
Keenan throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jiri Sayonara has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A jab lands there for Keenan.
Sayonara jabs Keenan right on the nose. Keenan blinks but takes it well.
Sayonara fails with the takedown.
Gareth Keenan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jiri Sayonara.
Keenan throws a leg kick which misses Sayonara's front leg but catches the back leg as Sayonara tries to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Keenan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Keenan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sayonara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Keenan.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Gareth Keenan.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Keenan, 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gareth Keenan!
Gareth Keenan looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Can this be over now?'.

Event: GAMMA#724 Grigorian v Sodergre
Date: Aug 04, 2018

#R1#
Sayonara dives in for a single leg takedown but Lord sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Lord throws a sloppy head kick and Sayonara moves out of range easily.
Lord misses with a hook.
A quick step to the side and Sayonara tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lord with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sayonara is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#TD#
Sayonara manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Lord on his heels. He'll look to pass Lord's guard now, I'm sure.#ES2#
Lord wriggles free and stands up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sayonara stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lord.
Sayonara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lord moves away.
Sayonara throws a body kick that misses.
A jab from Lord does it's job there.#CUT2#
It looks like Jiri Sayonara has been cut.
Sayonara misses with a body shot.
Lord misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Sayonara to counter with a crisp jab.
Sayonara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lord manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Lord instigates a clinch. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lord.
Lord misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lord.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lord.
Lord lands a right hand.
Sayonara digs a right hand into Lord's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lord's gas tank.
Sayonara really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lord scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lord working aggressively here.
Lord misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lord lands with a right to the head.
Lord scores with a shot to the side of Sayonara's head.
Sayonara tries to score a body lock takedown but Lord shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lord is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sayonara. #T2#
Sayonara prevents a body shot from Lord.
Sayonara slowing the pace effectively.
Sayonara is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jiri Sayonara. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sayonara.
Lord throws a head punch that misses.
Sayonara can't get the takedown.
Lord misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lord tries to throw a body punch but Sayonara avoids it by throwing Lord back against the cage.
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!#BC2#
Lord breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lord throws a solid leg kick but Sayonara takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lord.
An attempted straight right counter from Sayonara misses the target.
Sayonara bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sayonara swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Sayonara keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sayonara is looking to wear down Lord with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lord.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sayonara. Lord does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lord throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Sayonara avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sayonara tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sayonara feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lords jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lord scores with a jab to the head. #TD#
Sayonara throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Lord was covering up waiting for the punch and Sayonara finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES2#
Lord is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Sayonara drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lord tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Sayonara gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Lord regains guard.
Lord is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Sayonara dives into side control. #REVB#
Sayonara looking to control but instead Lord has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.#SUB#
Sayonara is looking for a kimura but Lord is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sayonara to get the leverage.
Sayonara not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lord tries to kick Sayonara off but Sayonara keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Lord wants to get back to full guard.
Lord manages to get to full guard. #ES2#
Lord manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Selfie Lord dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jiri Sayonara's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Sayonara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lord.
Sayonara takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sayonara walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Selfie Lord seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lord getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lord has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lord scores with a sloppy right hand. Sayonara should have avoided that one.
Sayonara lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lord at a distance.
Lord jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lord waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sayonara.
Sayonara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lord scores with a kick to the body.
Lord throws a poor cross that misses
and Sayonara counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body punch from Sayonara.
The fighters circling - Lord throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A jab from Lord misses.
Lord misses with a body punch
and Sayonara counters with a left to the body.
Sayonara connects with a body shot that sends Lord's belly button to the back.#T1#
Lord pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sayonara. Lord does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sayonara. Lord does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sayonara walks into a straight right hand from Lord.
Lord tries to clinch but Sayonara is having none of it.
Sayonara moves out of range as Lord strikes.#CL2#
Lord gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lord fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sayonara blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lord has a couple of punches blocked by Sayonara.
Sayonara blocks a body shot from Lord.
Lord stops a takedown attempt from Sayonara.
Lord working aggressively here. #TD#
Sayonara wants the takedown. Lord is fighting it off but Sayonara persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Lord's guard against the cage.
Sayonara lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T2#
Lord wants to stand up but Sayonara is controlling him.
Sayonara slips nicely into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sayonara throws a strike but Lord avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Lord preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sayonara is looking to work some ground and pound but Lord has wrist control.
Sayonara trying to control but Lord is working from the bottom. #T3#
Sayonara with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lord is looking to stand up but Sayonara isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lord misses the jab.
Lord finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lord swings for the body but Sayonara moves out of range. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sayonara misses the shot to the body.
Sayonara takes one to the chin there.
Sayonara slips a jab from Lord.
Sayonara dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lord. That did some damage!
Sayonara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lord moves away.
Nice uppercut there from Sayonara.
Lord looks to land a right hand but Sayonara moved out of range.
Lord swings for the body but Sayonara moves out of range.
Sayonara misses the body punch
and Lord counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Sayonara throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lord.
Sayonara slips under a jab.
Lord uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sayonara.
Lord takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Selfie Lord is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice uppercut there from Sayonara.
Lord misses with a left hand
and Sayonara counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Selfie Lord will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jiri Sayonara's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Sayonara lands with a hook. Lord tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sayonara on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sayonara takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lord connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lord throws a big shot that misses.
Sayonara rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lord counters with an outside leg kick.
Sayonara looks to land a body kick but Lord moved away.
Good work by Sayonara as he checks the leg kick.
Lord uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sayonara.
Lord let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sayonara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lord.
Sayonara lands a jab.
Lord wants to clinch up but Sayonara keeps it at a distance.
Lord lands with a hook. Sayonara tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lord throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sayonara counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sayonara swings for the body but Lord moves out of range. #T1#
Sayonara just misses with a punch to the body.
Sayonara is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Sayonara jabs Lord to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sayonara bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lord misses with a head kick.
Sayonara quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Sayonara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lord.
Lord has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sayonara finds it's way round the side to connect with Lord's head.
Sayonara misses the jab.
Lord looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sayonara misses with a leg kick.
Sayonara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lord moves away.
Lord connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sayonara ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lord looks to score with a jab to the body but Sayonara is just out of range.
Sayonara misses the shot to the body.
Sayonara scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lord misses the jab.#T2#
Nice cross by Lord.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sayonara slips under a jab from Lord.
An attempted straight right counter from Sayonara misses the target.
Sayonara pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lord feints and then cracks Sayonara's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sayonara down.
Lord throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sayonara fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lord on the side of the head.
Sayonara has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Lord.
Sayonara slips a jab from Lord.
Sayonara's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lord connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sayonara scrambles back to his feet.
Sayonara walks into a left hand.
Sayonara clobbers Lord with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sayonara throws a body punch but Lord moves out of range.
Lord pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sayonara has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sayonara there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lord throws the left hand but Sayonara avoids the punch easily.#T3#
Lord takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lord moves forwards but Sayonara connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lord swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sayonara displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lord throws out the jab.
Sayonara swings widly with a right hand
and Lord counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sayonara loads up on a big right hand but Lord slips the punch.
Lord misses the shot to the body.
Sayonara misses with a wild body shot.
Sayonara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lord was well out of range. Poor timing from Sayonara.
Lord ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sayonara moves away.
Sayonara moves out of range of the strikes.
Sayonara swings for the body but Lord moves out of range.
Lord avoids the body shot from Sayonara.
Sayonara shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lord as he avoids it easily.
Lord doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Selfie Lord is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Sayonara lands a really nice looking cross but Lord seems unphased.
Lord takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lord throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sayonara on the side of the head.
Sayonara throws a body shot but no joy.
Sayonara misses the shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lord uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sayonara.
Lord misses with an uppercut. Sayonara saw that one coming.
Jiri Sayonara has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sayonara looks for the body kick but Lord saw that one coming.
Lord punishes Sayonara's body with a nice straight punch.
Sayonara takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sayonara throws out a loose jab but Lord uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sayonara on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Lord thuds his shin into the meat of Sayonara's side.
Lord throws out a powerful jab.
Sayonara misses with a looping right.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Selfie Lord.
Well Lord has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Selfie Lord!
A relieved looking Selfie Lord 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: GAMMA#721 Grigorian v Quin
Date: Jul 21, 2018

#R1#
Sayonara throws a wild body kick that Castrello sees coming a mile off.
Castrello fakes the leg kick and cracks Sayonara in the body.
Castrello fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sayonara manages to avoid it.
Sayonara misses with a looping right.
Sayonara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Castrello tries to clinch up.
Sayonara doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Castrello really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sayonara uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Castrello.
A jab from Castrello misses.
Sayonara lands a jab-cross combination.
A head kick from Castrello lands but Sayonara takes it in his stride.
Sayonara looks to land a left hand but Castrello moved out of range nicely.
Castrello keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sayonara.
A left lands for Castrello.
Sayonara throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Castrello sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sayonara throws a body shot but no joy.
Castrello avoids a kick to the body.
Castrello tests Sayonara's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL#
Castrello rushes Sayonara and presses him up against the cage.#T1#
Sayonara takes a knee to the side of the body.
Sayonara blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Castrello manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Castrello prevents the takedown attempt.
Castrello has a couple of punches blocked by Sayonara.
Castrello lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#
It looks like Jiri Sayonara has been cut.
Castrello misses with a short punch on the inside.
Castrello swings wildly with an uppercut but Sayonara uses good head movement to avoid it.
Castrello gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sayonara.
Castrello using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sayonara has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #T2#
Sayonara is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Cullen Castrello has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jiri Sayonara.
Castrello lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sayonara backwards.
Sayonara displaying some good clinch control by pressing Castrello up against the cage.
Castrello misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Castrello fails to land.
Sayonara misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Castrello lands an elbow just above Sayonara 's eye.
Castrello tries to work over Sayonara's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sayonara pushes Castrello back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T3#
Sayonara can't get the takedown.
Castrello lands with a light punch inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Castrello creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sayonara leaning against his opponent.
Sayonara blocking some punches.
Castrello misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sayonara on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Castrello misses with a short punch on the inside.
Castrello is pressed up against the cage. Sayonara has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Castrello down to the mat. Castrello avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Castrello throws a one two combo.
Sayonara throws a series of strikes that have Castrello backpedaling.
Sayonara throws a body kick that misses.
Castrello takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Castrello punishes Sayonara's body with a nice straight punch.
Sayonara throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Castrello sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T4#
A jab from Castrello does it's job there.
Sayonara takes a swing at Castrello's ribcage but misses.
Cullen Castrello is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sayonara ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sayonara moves out of range of the body kick.
A punch combination from Castrello misses.
Castrello throws a lazy head kick
and Sayonara counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sayonara scores with a shot to the body.
Castrello looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cullen Castrello seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Castrello.
Sayonara ducks under a wild hook from Castrello.
The fight stays on the outside here - Castrello looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Castrello slips a jab from Sayonara.
Sayonara scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sayonara scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Castrello doesn't seem bothered though.
A head kick misses from Castrello.
Sayonara looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cullen Castrello dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jiri Sayonara's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Castrello throws a good cross that connects.
Castrello lands a jab to Sayonara's midsection.
Sayonara is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Castrello rather than just go for the knockout.
Nice body kick there by Castrello.
A leg kick checked by Sayonara.
Castrello looks to land a body kick but Sayonara moved away.
Sayonara just misses with a punch to the body.
Sayonara misses with a body shot.
Castrello scores with a jab to the body.
Castrello is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sayonara can do to turn this around?
Castrello looks to throw the jab but Sayonara is out of range.
Sayonara moves out of range as Castrello throws a body kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Sayonara misses.
Sayonara swats away the attempt to clinch by Castrello.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sayonara cracks a nice hook into Castrello's ribs.
Sayonara uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Castrello.
Sayonara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Castrello manages to avoid it.
Cullen Castrello is winning the standup battle so far.
A slapping body kick lands there for Sayonara.#T1#
Castrello keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sayonara.
Sayonara pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Castrello back to the cage. Sayonara follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Sayonara lands an overhand right.
Sayonara looks to score with a jab to the body but Castrello is just out of range.
Castrello tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Castrello throws a lazy uppercut
and Sayonara counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Castrello with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Castrello misses the target.
Castrello wants to clinch up but Sayonara keeps it at a distance.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sayonara.
Sayonara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Castrello moves away.
Castrello misses the jab.#TD2#
Sayonara shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Castrello manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sayonara trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T2#
Sayonara preventing the sweep.
Sayonara loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Castrello is trying to keep Sayonara in close.
Castrello looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sayonara is one step ahead there.
Castrello looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Sayonara puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Castrello trying to hold on to Sayonara's head to control him but Sayonara postures up.
Sayonara thows a huge punch but Castrello dodges it nicely. #T3#
Castrello keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Castrello is looking to improve his position.
Castrello is working hard here to advance position.
Castrello is looking to control Sayonara's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Castrello avoid being mounted?
Castrello preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Castrello throws a shot from downtown. Sayonara moves away and avoids it.
Castrello throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A countering left hand to the body from Sayonara misses.
Castrello tries to clinch up.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sayonara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slow jab from Castrello misses its intended target.
Castrello defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sayonara.
Sayonara on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Castrello dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Castrello throws a head kick that misses
and Sayonara counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Castrello.
A big right from Castrello misses.
Sayonara dips to his left and cracks Castrello with an uppercut!
Sayonara just misses with a punch to the body.
A low kick from Castrello misses
and Sayonara counters with a nice body kick.
Sayonara thuds a left hand into Castrello's body.#CL#
Sayonara gets tackled into the cage by Castrello. Castrello maintains the clinch.
Castrello throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Castrello missing with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jiri Sayonara will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jiri Sayonara's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Sayonara looks to score with a jab to the body but Castrello is just out of range.
Castrello takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Castrello lands a right hook to the body.
Sayonara lands a front kick.
Sayonara slips under a jab.
Sayonara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Castrello was well out of range. Poor timing from Sayonara.
Sayonara misses with a takedown #CL#
and Castrello counters by clinching up.
Castrello misses with an elbow strike.
Sayonara looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sayonara is looking for a takedown.
Cullen Castrello has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jiri Sayonara.
Castrello swings wildly with an uppercut but Sayonara uses good head movement to avoid it.
Castrello tries to land knees in the clinch but Sayonara avoids the damage to the body.
Sayonara avoiding damage as Castrello throws knees to the body. #T1#
Sayonara goes for a takedown attempt but Castrello pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Sayonara looks to score with a jab to the body but Castrello is just out of range.
Castrello lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sayonara ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Castrello looks for the body kick but Sayonara saw that one coming.
Sayonara works over Castrello's head and body with a nice combination.
Castrello throws a sloppy head kick and Sayonara moves out of range easily.
Sayonara with the counter takedown but Castrello avoids it easily.
Sayonara tries to bum rush Castrello with a series of wild strikes but Castrello uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Castrello tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Castrello swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Castrello ducks under a wild hook from Sayonara.
Castrello rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sayonara connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Castrello throws a body kick that misses.
Castrello wants to slow Sayonara down by chopping away at his legs.
Donk. Castrello catches Sayonara right on the button with a cross.#T2#
Castrello missing with a left hand there. Sayonara was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sayonara shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sayonara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Castrello manages to avoid it.
Castrello takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Castrello moves forwards but Sayonara connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Castrello lands a body shot.
Jab by Castrello.
Castrello uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sayonara.
Sayonara takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sayonara misses with a kick to the body.
Castrello takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#TD2#
Sayonara shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Castrello's guard.
Castrello is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
My spies in Just Scrap MMA and BJJ inform me that Sayonara has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Castrello working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sayonara. #T3#
Castrello is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Castrello continues to stall.
Sayonara is in close to Castrello's body, working some short punches and elbows.#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.
Sayonara stops Castrello from standing up.
Sayonara forces his way into half guard.
Sayonara thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Castrello's head.
Castrello manages to get to full guard.
Castrello is controlling Sayonara's posture.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jiri Sayonara.
I think Sayonara has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jiri Sayonara!
Jiri Sayonara seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: GAMMA#718 Kruger v Glozman
Date: Jul 07, 2018

#R1#
Tyraanicao throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tyraanicao throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sayonara steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Tyraanicao throws a lazy right hand but Sayonara sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tyraanicao looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sayonara throws out a loose jab but Tyraanicao uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sayonara closes the distance and clinches up with Tyraanicao, looking for a takedown. Sayonara pushes Tyraanicao against the cage but Tyraanicao circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tyraanicao with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sayonara to score with a decent uppercut.
Sayonara fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tyraanicao looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sayonara scores with a jab.
Tyraanicao takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sayonara just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sayonara misses with a wild body shot.
Sayonara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tyraanicao moves away.
Sayonara swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Tyraanicao counters with a good low kick that Sayonara was not able to check.
A jab from Tyraanicao does it's job there.#CUT#
It looks like Jiri Sayonara has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sayonara connects with a looping right hand. #T1#
Sayonara lands with a shot to the body.
Sayonara is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Tyraanicao rather than just go for the knockout.
Sayonara lands a body shot.
Sayonara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tyraanicao looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Sayonara digs a good body shot into Tyraanicao's ribs.
Sayonara takes one on the button.
Sayonara tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sayonara misses with a body shot.
Sayonara drops his hands momentarily and Tyraanicao takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tyraanicao throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And Sayonara tries to counter it with a takedown but Tyraanicao pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Jab, jab by Tyraanicao - just one landing.
Sayonara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tyraanicao moves away.
Sayonara slips under a jab from Tyraanicao.
Nice defenses there by Sayonara.
Sayonara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tyraanicao was well out of range. Poor timing from Sayonara.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tyraanicao throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tyraanicao throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL#
Sayonara gets tackled into the cage by Tyraanicao. Tyraanicao maintains the clinch.
Tyraanicao prevents a body shot from Sayonara.
Sayonara tries to score a body lock takedown but Tyraanicao shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Sayonara is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Tyraanicao is trying to break free.
Sayonara is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bostar Tyraanicao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jiri Sayonara.#BC#
Tyraanicao manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Tyraanicao forces Sayonara back against the cage and clinches.
Sayonara tries for a takedown. No joy.
Tyraanicao misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tyraanicao lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tyraanicao tries to throw a body punch but Sayonara avoids it by throwing Tyraanicao back against the cage.
Tyraanicao tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Tyraanicao lands with a light punch inside.
Tyraanicao tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tyraanicao stalls.
Sayonara has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Tyraanicao seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Sayonara can turn it around.
Sayonara can't get the takedown. #BC#
Tyraanicao manages to break the clinch.
Tyraanicao moves out of range of the body kick.
Tyraanicao takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sayonara misses with a hook.
Sayonara misses with a combination
and Tyraanicao counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tyraanicao throws a right hand that misses
and Sayonara connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sayonara misses with a hook. Tyraanicao ducked under it nicely. #T4#
Tyraanicao takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tyraanicao uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sayonara.
Sayonara stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tyraanicao. Sayonara does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sayonara throws a body punch but Tyraanicao moves out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sayonara swings away with a body shot that misses
and Tyraanicao counters with a low kick, right behind Sayonara 's knee.
Tyraanicao on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nice body kick from Sayonara.
Tyraanicao throws a looping overhand right but Sayonara ducks down to avoid it.
Jiri Sayonara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sayonara takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sayonara throws the kick towards the body but Tyraanicao avoids it.
Tyraanicao throws the left hand but Sayonara avoids the punch easily.
A nice side step and Sayonara releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sayonara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tyraanicao.
Tyraanicao lands a nice shot that snaps Sayonara's head back.
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 Bostar Tyraanicao will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jiri Sayonara's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
A solid leg kick lands there for Tyraanicao.
Tyraanicao misses the jab.
Sayonara misses the shot to the body.
Tyraanicao misses with a body shot.
Tyraanicao is looking to clinch but Sayonara is avoiding it.
Sayonara fakes the leg kick and cracks Tyraanicao in the body.
Both fighters circling a little - Tyraanicao finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Sayonara throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sayonara. That's going to slow Tyraanicao down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sayonara. Tyraanicao does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyraanicao misses with a left hand
and Sayonara counters with a body kick.
Sayonara swings widly with a right hand
and Tyraanicao counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sayonara scores with a hook to the body. Tyraanicao takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sayonara misses with a lunging right hand
and Tyraanicao counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Sayonara throws a shot to the body.
Jiri Sayonara seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tyraanicao throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tyraanicao throws a hook but Sayonara avoids it easily.
Sayonara thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sayonara lands a body shot.
Sayonara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tyraanicao was well out of range. Poor timing from Sayonara.
Sayonara connects with a single shot there.
Sayonara misses with a wild body shot.
Tyraanicao lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sayonara swings for the body but Tyraanicao moves out of range.
Sayonara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tyraanicao was well out of range. Poor timing from Sayonara.
Sayonara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tyraanicao was well out of range. Poor timing from Sayonara.
It looked like Tyraanicao was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Sayonara takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A lazy body kick from Sayonara #CL#
and Tyraanicao counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Tyraanicao. #T2#
Tyraanicao working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tyraanicao wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tyraanicao connects with a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tyraanicao throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Tyraanicao taking a breather.
Tyraanicao is trying to break the clinch but Sayonara has him pressed against the cage.
Sayonara blocks an uppercut.
Sayonara wants a takedown but no success here.
Tyraanicao misses with a body punch.
Sayonara is trying to drag Tyraanicao to the mat but Tyraanicao just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
The referee is keeping an eye on Tyraanicao - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #T3#
Good body shot from Tyraanicao.
Tyraanicao tries to throw a body punch but Sayonara avoids it by throwing Tyraanicao back against the cage.
Tyraanicao wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tyraanicao misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sayonara is trying to maintain a safe position but Tyraanicao gets an underhook and turns Sayonara into the cage.
Tyraanicao misses with some punches. #BC#
Tyraanicao pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tyraanicao tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sayonara paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sayonara moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tyraanicao is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sayonara sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sayonara blocks a head kick by Tyraanicao. #T4#
Sayonara lands a jab.
Sayonara circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sayonara defending well as Tyraanicao loads up on a big left hand.
Sayonara ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sayonara dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tyraanicao missing with a left hand there. Sayonara was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice body punch from Sayonara.
Tyraanicao misses with a straight left.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sayonara keeps the fight on the outside.
Sayonara throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sayonara lands a head shot.
Sayonara scores with a jab to the head.
Sayonara changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sayonara lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tyraanicao at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jiri Sayonara will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jiri Sayonara's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Tyraanicao. Sayonara does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tyraanicao uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sayonara.
Sayonara fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tyraanicao looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sayonara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sayonara connects with a body shot that sends Tyraanicao's belly button to the back.
Tyraanicao fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sayonara has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tyraanicao swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sayonara lands with a kick to the ribs.
Tyraanicao wants to clinch up but Sayonara keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sayonara looks to land a combination but Tyraanicao avoids it well.
Tyraanicao throws a body punch but Sayonara moves out of range.
Sayonara takes a swing at Tyraanicao's ribcage but misses.
Sayonara bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tyraanicao's head.
Tyraanicao looks to score with a jab to the body but Sayonara is just out of range.#T1#
Tyraanicao tries to clinch up.
Sayonara throws a push kick but Tyraanicao slaps the foot to one side.
Sayonara misses with a combination
and Tyraanicao counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tyraanicao misses with an uppercut
and Sayonara counters with a left to the body.
Tyraanicao connects with a right hand. Sayonara shakes it off.
Nice body kick from Sayonara.
Sayonara looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL#
Tyraanicao forces Sayonara back against the cage and clinches.
A right handed body shot lands from Tyraanicao.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Tyraanicao goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A frustrated look appears on Tyraanicao's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T2#
Tyraanicao misses with a body punch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Sayonara can't get the takedown.
Sayonara is working for takedown but Tyraanicao is calmly controlling the position for now.
Tyraanicao misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sayonara has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tyraanicao avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bostar Tyraanicao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jiri Sayonara.#TD2#
Sayonara turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Sayonara manages to end up in side control.
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!
Tyraanicao is looking for a sweep.
Tyraanicao gets back to half guard.
Tyraanicao is trying to control but Sayonara passes into side control! #T3#
Sayonara throwing strikes but Tyraanicao manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control! #SUB#
Tyraanicao tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Tyraanicao has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Sayonara sneaks back into half guard.
Sayonara is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tyraanicao is stalling here. Sayonara is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Tyraanicao seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Sayonara has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Tyraanicao is looking for a sweep.#T4##SUB2#
Sayonara thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Tyraanicao wants to control but Sayonara postures up.
Sayonara throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Tyraanicao can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sayonara lands a nice forearm strike.
Tyraanicao is trying to control Sayonara's posture but Sayonara avoids it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jiri Sayonara comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sayonara 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jiri Sayonara!
Jiri Sayonara decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Bostar Tyraanicao was interviewed post fight and said 'Shit, I need to fuck a goat.'.

Event: GAMMA#714 Kruger v Pagnozzi
Date: Jun 16, 2018

#R1#
Tsuyoshi pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL2#
Tsuyoshi instigates a clinch.
Sayonara tries for a takedown. No joy.
Tsuyoshi misses with an elbow strike.
Tsuyoshi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sayonara tries to score a body lock takedown but Tsuyoshi shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Tsuyoshi goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #TD#
Sayonara has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Tsuyoshi regains guard immediately.
Sayonara postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sayonara trying to control but Tsuyoshi is working from the bottom.
Tsuyoshi wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T1#
Tsuyoshi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tsuyoshi is controlling Sayonara's posture.
Tsuyoshi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Tsuyoshi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sayonara's guard. #REVB#
Sayonara has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Sayonara looking to control.
Tsuyoshi won't allow Sayonara to sweep him here. #T2#
Sayonara is working hard here to advance position.
Sayonara is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tsuyoshi trying to control the position from guard on top but Sayonara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tsuyoshi has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Sayonara is landing a low percentage of strikes.
A shot to the liver by Sayonara. Beautiful body shot.
Sayonara ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tsuyoshi.
Fujiwara Tsuyoshi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sayonara misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tsuyoshi tries to clinch up.
Sayonara takes a swing at Tsuyoshi's ribcage but misses.
Tsuyoshi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sayonara is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sayonara misses with a wild body shot.
Tsuyoshi with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T3#
Sayonara throws a hook but Tsuyoshi avoids it easily.
Tsuyoshi displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Tsuyoshi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sayonara misses with a two punch combination. #TD#
Tsuyoshi tries to sprawl but Sayonara drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tsuyoshi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tsuyoshi is looking for a sweep. Sayonara is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sayonara not doing much here.
Sayonara not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T4#
Tsuyoshi trying to control here.
Tsuyoshi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi is pulling down on Sayonara's head to control his posture.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sayonara accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sayonara really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Tsuyoshi seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Fujiwara Tsuyoshi will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Sayonara takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tsuyoshi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sayonara. #TD#
Sayonara shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Tsuyoshi napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Tsuyoshi can't do much from the bottom here.
Tsuyoshi tries to buck Sayonara off but Sayonara is having none of it.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsuyoshi struggling a bit here.
Sayonara throwing shots but missing, from side control. #T1#
Tsuyoshi manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Sayonara working the head and body with strikes.
Tsuyoshi is staying active underneath Sayonara, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sayonara thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tsuyoshi's head.
Tsuyoshi is trying to control but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tsuyoshi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sayonara missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tsuyoshi trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no! #T2#
Sayonara sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Sayonara misses with a head shot.
Tsuyoshi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Tsuyoshi wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Sayonara.
Tsuyoshi is trying desperately to improve position.
Sayonara thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch! #T3#
Tsuyoshi is trying to escape the mount.
Tsuyoshi blocking the ground and pound.
Tsuyoshi is working to get back to half guard.
Tsuyoshi in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #T4#
Tsuyoshi tries to hold on but Sayonara pushes him away.
Tsuyoshi is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Sayonara is staying active.
Sayonara looking to finish with strikes here!
Tsuyoshi bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Tsuyoshi trying to control but Sayonara is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Sayonara is looking to cinch up a triangle. Tsuyoshi throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Sayonara's body to avoid the submission. Sayonara has instead reached around Tsuyoshi's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Sayonara arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jiri Sayonara!
Jiri Sayonara thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: GAMMA#710 Bubba v Kruger
Date: May 26, 2018

#R1#
Ricard throws a body kick that misses.
Ricard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And Ricard tries to counter it with a takedown but Sayonara pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Sayonara darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A big left from Ricard misses.
Sayonara is looking to counter with a body kick.
Ricard blocks a jab.
Sayonara has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD The Shark Tank in the buildup to the fight.
Ricard scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sayonara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An inside leg kick from Sayonara misses.
Ricard misses with an uppercut
and Sayonara counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ricard scores with a jab.#TD2#
Sayonara tries to sprawl but Ricard drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sayonara is controlling Ricard's trapped leg to prevent Ricard from advancing to side control.
Ricard tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sayonara knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ricard not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ricard is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #T1#
Ricard controlling from mount.
Sayonara keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ricard has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Ricard 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. Sayonara looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Ricard! Submission of the night perhaps?

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Farboleous Ricard!
Our winner, Farboleous Ricard, 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: GAMMA#707 Hoyce v Pagnozzi
Date: May 05, 2018

#R1#
Sayonara misses with a double jab
and Gold counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#
It looks like Jiri Sayonara has been cut.
Gold chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sayonara dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sayonara throws a series of punches but Gold moves out of range.
Sayonara checks a low kick from Gold.
Gold takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sayonara 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.
Gold motions for Sayonara to come forward. Gold throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gold wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sayonara ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gold looks to throw the jab but Sayonara is out of range.
Sayonara looks to land a combination. Gold sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Jiri Sayonara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sayonara misses the shot to the body.
Gold throws a head kick that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sayonara works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T1#
Sayonara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gold moves away.
Gold is looking to counter punch.
Sayonara ducks under a wild hook from Gold.
Gold has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Devil Dogs in the buildup to the fight.
Sayonara misses with a hook. Gold ducked under it nicely.
Liquid Gold is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sayonara checks a leg kick.
Gold keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sayonara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gold manages to avoid it.
Sayonara misses with an uppercut
and Gold counters with a nice body kick.
Sayonara has his takedown stuffed
and Gold connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gold tries to work over Sayonara's front leg with a kick but Sayonara checks it.
Sayonara looks to land a left hand but Gold moved out of range nicely.
Gold looks to throw the jab but Sayonara is out of range.
Sayonara throws a head kick but Gold moves out of range.
Gold is looking to counter punch.
Sayonara pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T2#
Gold throws a hook but Sayonara blocks it.
The fighters circling - Sayonara throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A low kick from Gold is predictable there
and Sayonara counters with a straight right hand.
Sayonara displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gold throws out the jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gold darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gold throws the left hand but Sayonara avoids the punch easily.
Sayonara blocks a jab.
Gold on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gold misses with a straight left.
Sayonara jabs Gold to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sayonara shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gold as he avoids it easily.
Liquid Gold has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jiri Sayonara.
Gold fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sayonara scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gold in his tracks.
Sayonara just misses with a punch to the body.
Gold avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T3#
Sayonara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gold manages to avoid it.
Sayonara scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gold in his tracks.
Gold thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sayonara tries to land a front kick but Gold steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Gold crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Sayonara - the referee stops the clock and Gold gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Sayonara. Gold manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Gold throws a leg kick which misses Sayonara's front leg but catches the back leg as Sayonara tries to avoid it.
Gold throws a right and a left that Sayonara avoids nicely.
Gold misses with the body kick
and Gold takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sayonara throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sayonara.
Sayonara lands a nice shot to the body.
Gold moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gold throws a big shot that misses.#T4#
A lazy left from Gold finds it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sayonara works Gold's body with a nice hook.
Sayonara moves out of range of the strikes.
Sayonara slips a jab from Gold.
Sayonara 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.
Sayonara defending well as Gold loads up on a big left hand.
Gold throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sayonara.
Gold throws a hook but Sayonara blocks it.
Sayonara unleashes a big counter combination but Gold bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Gold moves out of range of the body kick from Sayonara.
Gold swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sayonara dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sayonara takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Gold takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gold misses with a left hand
and Sayonara counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gold will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sayonara looks to score with a jab to the body but Gold is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jiri Sayonara will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jiri Sayonara's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
A jab lands there for Sayonara.
Sayonara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sayonara steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gold.
Gold rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sayonara cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gold throws a shot from downtown. Sayonara moves away and avoids it.
A big left from Gold misses.
Sayonara throws a jab when Gold was well out of range.
It looked like Gold wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gold throws a shot from downtown. Sayonara moves away and avoids it.
Sayonara fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Gold misses with a right hand
and Sayonara counters with a stiff right hand.
Gold shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gold looks to land a left hand but Sayonara moved out of range nicely.
Sayonara lands with a shot to the body.
Gold throws a combination that misses
and Sayonara counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gold has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sayonara finds it's way round the side to connect with Gold's head.
Sayonara is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gold is looking to chop away at Sayonara's legs. #T1#
Sayonara blocks a leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sayonara darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sayonara steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gold.
Sayonara scores with a nice head shot.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Gold might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Nice defenses there by Sayonara.
Sayonara moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Sayonara scores with a punch to the head.
Gold avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sayonara misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Gold counters with a lovely straight right hand!#TD2#
Sayonara scores with a takedown into Gold's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sayonara trying to control but Gold is working from the bottom.
Sayonara throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
Gold keeping moving, preventing Sayonara from controlling successfully.
Sayonara throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gold works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sayonara loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gold can't keep his opponent in guard - Sayonara advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gold is concentrating on defense, preventing Sayonara from advancing position. #T3#
Sayonara throws a strike but Gold avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Sayonara is looking to work some ground and pound but Gold has wrist control.
Sayonara throwing strikes but missing.
Gold is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gold misses the jab.
Sayonara steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Gold misses with an uppercut. Sayonara saw that one coming.
Sayonara looks to score with a jab to the body but Gold is just out of range.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Sayonara. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Gold misses with a body kick. #T4#
Sayonara misses with a body kick.
Sayonara digs a good body shot into Gold's ribs.
Gold lands a glancing blow to the side of Sayonara's head.
Sayonara swings for the body but Gold moves out of range.
It looked like Gold was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Gold swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gold on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sayonara keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gold.
Sayonara lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gold at a distance.
Sayonara steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gold.
Sayonara fails to land the takedown.
Sayonara goes for a double leg but Gold avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gold continues to drive forward.
Gold paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sayonara cracks a nice hook into Gold's ribs.
Gold throws an overhand right that lands on Sayonara's shoulder, as Sayonara tries to avoid the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jiri Sayonara showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jiri Sayonara'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#
Sayonara throws a combination. Gold tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Sayonara lands a jab to Gold's midsection.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sayonara checks a leg kick.
Sayonara lands an overhand right.
Gold loads up on a big right hand but Sayonara slips the punch.
Sayonara lands with a nice body punch.
Gold on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gold moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sayonara closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sayonara slips a jab from Gold.
Sayonara is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gold with a body shot.
Sayonara shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gold as he jumps to the side.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sayonara scores with a body shot.
Sayonara has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sayonara takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T1#
Gold throws a leg kick but Sayonara moved away.
Gold throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sayonara ducks under a wild hook from Gold.
Gold avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gold throws a leg kick but Sayonara sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sayonara throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gold stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gold connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Gold looks to throw the jab but Sayonara is out of range.
Gold's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sayonara connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gold scrambles back to his feet.
Sayonara misses with a kick to the body.
Gold takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sayonara misses with a takedown #CL#
and Gold holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #T2#
Sayonara tries for a takedown but Gold manages to get underhooks.
Liquid Gold has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jiri Sayonara.
Sayonara changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gold fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Sayonara misses with a body kick.
Gold misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sayonara jabs Gold right on the nose. Gold blinks but takes it well.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sayonara cracks Gold with an open hand slap.
Sayonara is looking to slow Gold down with leg kicks. #CL#
Gold closes the distance and clinches.
Gold tries to throw a body punch but Sayonara avoids it by throwing Gold back against the cage.
Gold looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sayonara blocks an uppercut.
Gold swings wildly with an uppercut but Sayonara uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gold fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gold tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Sayonara looking to slow down the pace here.
Sayonara blocks an uppercut.
Gold misses with a punch on the inside.
Gold swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short uppercut from Gold.
A right handed body shot lands from Gold.
Liquid Gold has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gold swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sayonara'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.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Sayonara.
Gold doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sayonara wants to take the fight to the mat but Gold manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T4#
Sayonara tries for a takedown but Gold manages to get underhooks.
A short right from Gold on the inside.
Gold misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sayonara blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gold.
Gold lands a left hand.
Gold has a couple of punches blocked by Sayonara.
Gold fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gold has a couple of punches blocked by Sayonara.
Jiri Sayonara is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sayonara blocks a body shot from Gold.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sayonara.
Gold lands with a left to the head.
Gold with an attempt at a knee that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Liquid Gold showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sayonara has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jiri Sayonara!
A victorious Jiri Sayonara thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: GAMMA#702 Simmons v Hoyce
Date: Apr 14, 2018

#R1#
Keenan throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sayonara throws a looping overhand right but Keenan ducks down to avoid it.
Keenan tried to counter with a leg kick but Sayonara avoided it.
Keenan ducks under a wild hook from Sayonara.
A telegraphed right hand from Keenan misses the target.
Keenan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Keenan moves out of range of the body kick from Sayonara.
Sayonara slips under a jab.
Nice cross by Sayonara.
Sayonara throws a body shot but no joy.
Sayonara lands a head kick!
Sayonara needs to keep his hands up - Keenan had a free shot at his head there.
Sayonara pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Keenan misses with a leg kick.
Sayonara throws a right and a left that Keenan avoids nicely.
Sayonara takes one on the chin but seems OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sayonara misses with an uppercut.
Keenan looks to throw the jab but Sayonara is out of range.
Sayonara fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T1#
Sayonara defending well as Keenan loads up on a big left hand.
Sayonara is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Keenan takes a jab right on the kisser.
Keenan connects with a body shot.
Sayonara checks a leg kick nicely.
A left lands for Keenan.
Keenan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sayonara 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.
A swing and a miss from Keenan.
Sayonara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sayonara throws a right hand that Keenan ducks under and follows up with a left that Keenan also avoids with ease.
Keenan connects with a leg kick. Sayonara looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sayonara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sayonara has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sayonara there as he acknowledges the shot.
Keenan lands a nice shot that snaps Sayonara's head back.
Keenan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sayonara.
Sayonara lands with a nice body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Keenan misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sayonara with the counter takedown but Keenan avoids it easily.
Sayonara walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T2#
Keenan tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sayonara changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Sayonara uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Keenan.
Keenan scores with a kick to the midsection.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sayonara. Keenan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Keenan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sayonara checks the leg kick.
Keenan scores with a hook to the body. Sayonara takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sayonara swinging wildly here.
Sayonara jabs at Keenan's body.
Sayonara lands with a nice combination. Keenan backs away looking to recover.
Sayonara misses with a combination
and Keenan counters with a low kick, right behind Sayonara 's knee.
Sayonara scores with a nice head shot.
Sayonara takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T3#
Keenan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sayonara.
Keenan takes a swing at Sayonara's ribcage but misses.
Keenan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Keenan connects with a looping right hand.
Sayonara jabs at Keenan's body.
Sayonara is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Sayonara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Keenan just misses with a punch to the body.
Keenan moves out of range as Sayonara throws a body kick.
Sayonara ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sayonara just misses with a punch to the body.
Keenan moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Keenan is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Keenan throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Sayonara is looking to land body kicks.
Keenan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sayonara misses with a takedown attempt
letting Keenan counter with a right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sayonara throws a body shot but no joy.
That kick from Sayonara tenderised Keenan's leg. Keenan is trying to keep his angry face on.#T4#
Sayonara scores with a punch to the head.
Keenan lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sayonara lands a nice hook to Keenan's body. Keenan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Keenan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Keenan throws a lazy right hand but Sayonara sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sayonara ducks under a wild hook from Keenan.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Keenan, right into the meat.
Sayonara misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A low kick from Keenan is predictable there
and Sayonara counters with a nice body shot.
Sayonara lands with a good body shot.
Sayonara looks to land a combination. Keenan sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A shot to the body from Sayonara misses
and Keenan counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Keenan walks into a straight right hand from Sayonara.
Keenan finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sayonara swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Keenan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sayonara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Keenan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jiri Sayonara will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Sayonara throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Keenan.
Sayonara throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Keenan.
Sayonara misses with a looping right.
Keenan throws a big counter combination but Sayonara scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Keenan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Keenan looks to land a right hand but Sayonara moved out of range.
Sayonara let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sayonara uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Keenan.
Sayonara misses with a right hand
and Keenan counters with a straight right hand.
Keenan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sayonara misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sayonara takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Keenan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sayonara lands with an overhand left.
Sayonara throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sayonara swinging wildly here. #T1#
Keenan throws a hook to the side of Sayonara's head but Sayonara sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little jabbing left from Sayonara on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Keenan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Gareth Keenan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sayonara needs to keep his hands up - Keenan had a free shot at his head there.
Sayonara throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Keenan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Keenan scores with a leg kick.
Keenan throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sayonara swings for the body but Keenan moves out of range.
Sayonara's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Keenan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sayonara.
Gareth Keenan is winning the standup battle so far.
Keenan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Keenan throws a body punch but Sayonara moves out of range.
Sayonara appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Keenan looks to land a left hand but Sayonara moved out of range nicely.
Sayonara uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Keenan.
Sayonara dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Keenan just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd cheers as Keenan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sayonara doesn't seem phased though.#T2#
Sayonara ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sayonara moves out of range of the strikes.
Sayonara 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.
Sayonara chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Keenan can pounce on him.
Keenan misses with a body kick.
Keenan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sayonara.
Sayonara avoids the body shot from Keenan.
Sayonara looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Keenan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sayonara is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Keenan rather than just go for the knockout.
Keenan connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sayonara. Sayonara circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sayonara fails to land with a series of punches.
Sayonara throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sayonara sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Sayonara shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Keenan as he jumps to the side.
Sayonara takes a swing at Keenan's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Keenan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sayonara misses with a shot to the body
and Keenan counters with a nice uppercut.
Keenan throws a leg kick
and Sayonara counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sayonara takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sayonara fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Keenan on the side of the head.
Sayonara is looking to land body kicks.
Keenan is looking to counter punch.
A leg kick checked by Sayonara.
Keenan misses with a hook. Sayonara ducked under it nicely.
Sayonara thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sayonara moves out of range as Keenan strikes.
Sayonara uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Keenan.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Keenan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sayonara misses the shot to the body.
Keenan looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Sayonara misses with a double jab
enabling Keenan to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
Sayonara misses with a wild combination.
Keenan lands a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sayonara throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Keenan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sayonara's sensitive parts.
Keenan sizes up Sayonara with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Keenan misses the jab.
Keenan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sayonara sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Keenan connects with a crisp jab.
Keenan throws a hook but Sayonara avoids it easily.
Sayonara scores with a hook to the body. Keenan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sayonara tries to bum rush Keenan with a series of wild strikes but Keenan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Keenan misses with a hook
and Sayonara counters with a three punch combo that has Keenan backing up. Keenan nods at Sayonara to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Keenan pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sayonara is out of range and Keenan settles back down.
Keenan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gareth Keenan dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R3#
Keenan lands a nice hook to Sayonara's body. Sayonara takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A bone on bone clash there as Sayonara blocks the leg kick.
Sayonara moves out of range of the strikes.
Keenan moves out of range as Sayonara throws a body kick.
Nice straight punches there by Keenan. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Keenan.
Keenan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sayonara moves out of range as Keenan throws a body kick.
Sayonara misses with an uppercut
and Keenan counters with a stiff right hand.
Keenan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sayonara has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sayonara uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Keenan.
Sayonara throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sayonara sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Keenan fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sayonara is out of range.
Sayonara misses the body punch
and Keenan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Keenan slaps away a takedown attempt from Sayonara, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T1#
Sayonara moves away from the strike by Keenan.
A telegraphed right hand from Sayonara misses the target.
Keenan moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sayonara misses the shot to the body.
Keenan misses with a kick to the body.
And Sayonara responds with a good body kick, but Keenan manages to step out the way in time.
Sayonara throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sayonara avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Keenan blocks a jab.
Sayonara misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sayonara fails to land with a series of punches.
Keenan half committed to a counter leg kick.
Sayonara uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Keenan.
Keenan scores with a jab.
Sayonara punishes Keenan's body with a nice straight punch.
Sayonara misses the shot to the body.
Keenan swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Keenan.
Keenan throws a hook but Sayonara avoids it easily.
A nice side step and Sayonara releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Keenan 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.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sayonara.
Keenan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sayonara.
Keenan pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sayonara is out of range and Keenan settles back down.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Keenan.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sayonara lands with a shot to the body.
Sayonara fakes the leg kick and cracks Keenan in the body.
Sayonara blocks a head kick by Keenan.
Keenan throws a front kick aimed at Sayonara's knee but Sayonara avoids it well.
Keenan lands a head shot.
Sayonara waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Keenan.
Sayonara throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Keenan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Keenan misses with a hook
and Sayonara counters with a nice uppercut.
Sayonara closes this distance looking for a takedown but Keenan circles away.#T3#
Keenan throws the left hand but Sayonara avoids the punch easily.
Sayonara unleashes a big counter combination but Keenan bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Keenan with a jab.
Keenan misses with a wild body shot.
Keenan slips a straight right by Sayonara.
Keenan misses with a hook. Sayonara ducked under it nicely.
Sayonara fakes the leg kick and cracks Keenan in the body.
Keenan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Keenan looks for the body kick but Sayonara saw that one coming.
Keenan throws a hook but Sayonara blocks it.
Keenan throws a leg kick that misses.
Keenan connects with a right hand. Sayonara shakes it off.
Keenan cracks the inside of Sayonara's front leg.
Keenan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sayonara slips a jab from Keenan.
And Sayonara tries to counter it with a takedown but Keenan pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T4#
Sayonara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sayonara avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sayonara rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Keenan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Keenan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sayonara sees it coming and avoids it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sayonara takes a swing at Keenan's ribcage but misses.
Keenan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The fighters circling - Keenan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Keenan throws a leg kick but Sayonara moved away.
And Sayonara tries to counter it with a takedown but Keenan pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Sayonara attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Keenan lands with a nice body kick.
Sayonara keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Keenan.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Keenan 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 Sayonara has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sayonara and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Keenan misses with a hook. Sayonara ducked under it nicely.
Keenan throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sayonara moves out of range of the leg kick from Keenan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gareth Keenan clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
Sayonara on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sayonara moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sayonara throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Keenan appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A good leg kick by Keenan.
Keenan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sayonara.
Keenan swings for the body but Sayonara moves out of range.
And Sayonara tries to counter it with a takedown but Keenan pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Keenan misses with a hook
and Sayonara counters with a two punch combo.
Keenan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Keenan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sayonara.
Keenan throws a quick counter kick to the body but Sayonara avoids it.
Sayonara throws a push kick but Keenan slaps the foot to one side.
Keenan throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body kick from Sayonara.
Nice sprawl there from Keenan as Sayonara shoots in.
Sayonara stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Keenan.
Keenan throws a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sayonara misses with a body punch
and Keenan counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Keenan tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sayonara is able to avoid easily.
Sayonara takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Keenan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Keenan scores with a jab. Sayonara acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sayonara checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sayonara takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Keenan explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Sayonara has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Keenan.
Sayonara misses the shot to the body.
Sayonara lands a nice shot to the body.
Sayonara shoots in and drives through. Keenan sprawls well.
Sayonara throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Keenan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sayonara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Keenan moves away.
Sayonara works over Keenan's head and body with a nice combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Keenan missing with a left hand there. Sayonara was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2#
Keenan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sayonara.
Sayonara throws a counter combo.
Keenan cracks the inside of Sayonara's front leg.
A big left from Keenan misses.
Keenan thuds a left hand into Sayonara's body.
Sayonara throws a push kick but Keenan slaps the foot to one side.
Keenan looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Sayonara bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sayonara blocks a low kick nicely.
Nice defenses there by Keenan.
A telegraphed right hand from Keenan misses the target.
Sayonara lands a jab to Keenan's midsection.
Keenan feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sayonara's calf.
Sayonara scores with a jab to the body.
Keenan stuns Sayonara with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Keenan misses with an uppercut. Sayonara saw that one coming.
Keenan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sayonara checks it well. #T3#
Sayonara uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Keenan.
Keenan moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sayonara has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sayonara there as he acknowledges the shot.
Keenan throws a shot to the body.
A clash of legs there as Sayonara blocks the low kick.
Sayonara wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sayonara shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Keenan as he jumps to the side.
Gareth Keenan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jiri Sayonara.
Keenan moves out of range as Sayonara strikes.
Keenan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A shot to the body from Sayonara misses
and Sayonara takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Keenan throws a jab but it's blocked by Sayonara.
Sayonara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Keenan.
Sayonara goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T4#
Sayonara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Keenan moves away.
Sayonara avoids a punch combination nicely.
Keenan scores with a leg kick.
Keenan misses with a hook.
Sayonara keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sayonara now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Keenan tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sayonara now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Keenan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Keenan tries to land a leg kick but Sayonara saw it coming and moves away.
Sayonara moves out of range as Keenan strikes.
Sayonara misses the shot to the body.
Sayonara avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sayonara uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Keenan.
Keenan moves out of range of the body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gareth Keenan had his way with Jiri Sayonara in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
The fighters circling - Sayonara throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A counter left hand to the body from Keenan misses its target.
Keenan misses with a hook
and Sayonara cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Keenan lands a nice shot to the body.
Sayonara pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Keenan looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Sayonara avoids the body shot from Keenan.
Keenan throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Sayonara scores with a nice right hand.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Sayonara might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Keenan has got the better of the exchanges.
Keenan misses the jab.
Keenan swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Keenan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sayonara looks to score with a jab to the body but Keenan is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Keenan misses the target.
Sayonara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Keenan.
Sayonara scores with a nice right hand.
Keenan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T1#
Keenan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sayonara thuds a left hand into Keenan's body.
Keenan connects with a jab.
Sayonara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sayonara misses with a body shot.
Keenan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sayonara throws a hook to the side of Keenan's head but Keenan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Keenan misses with a looping right.
Sayonara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Keenan looks to land a right hand but Sayonara moved out of range.
Sayonara avoids the body shot from Keenan.
Sayonara throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sayonara scores with the left hand. Keenan knows he should have avoided that one.
Sayonara misses with a straight left. #T2#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sayonara.
Good leg kick by Keenan there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nice uppercut there from Keenan.
Sayonara looks to score with a jab to the body but Keenan is just out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sayonara takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sayonara paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
An inside leg kick from Keenan misses.
Sayonara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A counter left hand to the body from Keenan misses its target.
Keenan lands with a hook. Sayonara tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sayonara throws a body kick that misses.
Keenan slips a straight right by Sayonara.
Keenan dodges the punch combination from Sayonara.
Sayonara throws a shot from downtown. Keenan moves away and avoids it.
Keenan cracks the inside of Sayonara's front leg. #T3#
Sayonara has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sayonara there as he acknowledges the shot.
Keenan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sayonara's head backwards.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Keenan.
Keenan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sayonara let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Keenan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sayonara.
Keenan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Keenan blocks a jab.
Sayonara just misses with a punch to the body.
Sayonara jabs Keenan to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Keenan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Keenan scores with a kick to the body.
Keenan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Keenan throws a nice inside leg kick.
Keenan thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Sayonara if he has to take too many more of those. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Keenan throws out a powerful jab.
Keenan throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sayonara misses with a left hand
and Keenan counters with a straight right hand.
A swing and a miss from Keenan.
Sayonara misses with a body kick.
Keenan misses with a double jab
and Sayonara counters with a straight right hand.
Jiri Sayonara has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sayonara checks a leg kick.
Sayonara swings for the body but Keenan moves out of range.
Sayonara misses with a body kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Keenan misses the target.
Keenan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sayonara.
Keenan moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Keenan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sayonara was well out of range. Poor timing from Keenan.
Nice body punch from Keenan.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gareth Keenan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Keenan 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 49:46
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 49:46
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 49:46

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

Event: GAMMA#699 Shin v Hyde
Date: Mar 24, 2018

#R1#
Sayonara on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Feltre. Feltre obviously looking to wear him down.
Sayonara connects with a body shot.
Sayonara is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Feltre throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sayonara.
Feltre pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sayonara is out of range and Feltre settles back down.
Feltre keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sayonara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sayonara uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Feltre.
Sayonara swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sayonara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Feltre was well out of range. Poor timing from Sayonara.
Sayonara moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sayonara.
Sayonara moves out of range of the leg kick from Feltre.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sayonara throws a hook but Feltre avoids it easily.
Sayonara wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A slow jab from Feltre misses its intended target.
Feltre with a nice cross.#T1#
Sayonara uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Feltre.
Feltre throws a sloppy head kick and Sayonara moves out of range easily.
Sayonara dips to his left and cracks Feltre with an uppercut!
Feltre on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jiri Sayonara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Feltre throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Feltre looks to land a right hand but Sayonara moved out of range.
Sayonara fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Felipe Feltre is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sayonara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Feltre swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Feltre scores with a jab.
Feltre misses with a wild body shot.
Despite the aggression on Sayonara's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Sayonara lands a nice shot to the body.
Sayonara avoids a kick to the body.
Sayonara fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T2#
Feltre needs to keep his hands up - Sayonara had a free shot at his head there.
Sayonara is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Feltre rather than just go for the knockout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sayonara misses with a body shot.
Sayonara darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #TD2#
Sayonara gets a takedown into half guard.
Feltre gets full guard.#SUB#
Feltre has an active guard here but Sayonara has managed to pass into half guard. #SUB#
Feltre looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sayonara trying to control from half guard but Feltre is working away. #T3#
Sayonara throwing shots but Feltre is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Feltre is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sayonara is looking to take a break and control but Feltre is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Feltre is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Feltre looking for subs from the bottom but Sayonara mounts him!
Sayonara looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Feltre tries to lock up and control but Sayonara gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T4#
Feltre really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Feltre regains half guard.#SUB#
Feltre looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Feltre tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Sayonara has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Sayonara thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jiri Sayonara dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Sayonara works the jab nicely.
Feltre shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Sayonara eats them both and turns towards Feltre to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Sayonara swings for the body but Feltre moves out of range.
Feltre feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Good shot there by Sayonara.
Feltre jabs at Sayonara's body.
Feltre thuds his right hand into Sayonara's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A shot to the liver by Sayonara. Beautiful body shot.
Sayonara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Feltre moves away.
Feltre pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Feltre takes a swing at Sayonara's ribcage but misses.
Feltre throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Feltre misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sayonara.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sayonara checks a leg kick. #T1#
Sayonara takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Feltre tries to score with a low kick but Sayonara moves his leg out of the way.
Jiri Sayonara seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sayonara misses with a body shot.
Sayonara misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sayonara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Feltre.
Feltre moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sayonara has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Feltre throws a head kick that misses.
Feltre looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sayonara lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sayonara rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Feltre moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sayonara changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sayonara throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Feltre stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sayonara blocks a leg kick.
Sayonara closes this distance looking for a takedown but Feltre circles away.#T2#
Feltre swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sayonara walks forward, straight into a front kick from Feltre.
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!
Sayonara takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sayonara walks forward, straight into a front kick from Feltre.
Sayonara throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Feltre stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A combination from Sayonara does no damage.
Feltre shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Feltre misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sayonara throws out a counter right but Feltre avoids it with no problem.
Feltre moves out of range of the body kick.
Sayonara lands a body shot.
Sayonara dodges the punch combination from Feltre. #T3#
Sayonara slips a jab and a cross from Feltre.
Feltre thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Sayonara if he has to take too many more of those.
Feltre with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A shot to the liver by Sayonara. Beautiful body shot.
A lazy left from Feltre finds it's target.
Sayonara ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sayonara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Feltre moves away.
Feltre misses with a low kick.
Feltre misses with a straight right.
Sayonara throws a right and a left that Feltre avoids nicely.
Feltre fires out a quick counter leg kick but Sayonara just manages to avoid it.
A leg kick checked by Feltre.
Sayonara throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
Sayonara looks to land a left hand but Feltre moved out of range nicely.
Feltre goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sayonara throws a right hand that misses
and Feltre counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Feltre misses with a head kick.
Sayonara swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Feltre cracks a nice hook into Sayonara's ribs.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Feltre, right into the meat.
Feltre throws out a leg kick but Sayonara moves out of range and Feltre only half commits.
Feltre misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sayonara.
Feltre throws a body shot but no joy.
Sayonara moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Sayonara takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Feltre lands a slapping body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Felipe Feltre 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#
No joy there for Feltre, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A countering left hand to the body from Sayonara misses.
A shot to the body from Sayonara misses
and Feltre counters with a nice leg kick.
Feltre throws a lazy uppercut
and Sayonara counters with a nice uppercut.
Sayonara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Feltre manages to avoid it.
Sayonara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Feltre.
Feltre lands with a cross.
Feltre dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sayonara. That did some damage!
Feltre dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sayonara scores with a hook to the body. Feltre takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sayonara just misses with a punch to the body.
Feltre misses with a hook.
Sayonara misses the jab.
Sayonara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Feltre moves away.#T1#
Feltre defending well as Sayonara loads up on a big left hand.
Feltre throws an overhand right that lands on Sayonara's shoulder, as Sayonara tries to avoid the shot.
Sayonara with the counter takedown but Feltre avoids it easily.
Sayonara misses with a straight left.
Sayonara keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Feltre misses with a straight left.
Nice body kick there by Sayonara.
Sayonara displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Feltre throws out the jab.
Feltre slips under a jab.
Sayonara dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Feltre fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sayonara.
Sayonara scores with a shot to the body.
Sayonara misses with a body shot.
Feltre appears to be looking for a big counter.#T2#
Feltre scores with a jab to the body.
Sayonara misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sayonara misses with a body shot.
Feltre swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Feltre scores with a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Feltre looks to score with a jab to the body but Sayonara is just out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Sayonara misses.
A left and a right from Sayonara both land. Nice combination.
Feltre throws a sloppy body shot
and Sayonara counters with a nice uppercut.
Feltre moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Sayonara buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Feltre misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Feltre smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sayonara jabs Feltre to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sayonara misses with a double jab.
Sayonara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sayonara misses the shot to the body.
Feltre misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sayonara.
Sayonara swings for the body but Feltre moves out of range.
Feltre tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sayonara was well out of range. Poor timing from Feltre.
Feltre tries a low kick but Sayonara avoids it.
Sayonara scores with a punch to the head.
Feltre misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sayonara.
Sayonara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Feltre swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T4#
Feltre is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Feltre looks to land a left hand but Sayonara moved out of range nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Sayonara misses the target.
Feltre throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Feltre lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sayonara throws an overhand right that lands on Feltre's shoulder, as Feltre tries to avoid the shot.
Sayonara waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Feltre.
Sayonara on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Feltre swings for the body but Sayonara moves out of range.
That kick from Feltre tenderised Sayonara's leg. Sayonara is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sayonara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Feltre was well out of range. Poor timing from Sayonara.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jiri Sayonara.
Well Sayonara has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jiri Sayonara!
Jiri Sayonara seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: GAMMA#695 Keenan v Mirowski
Date: Mar 03, 2018

#R1#
Zhai is looking to slow Sayonara down with leg kicks.
Sayonara looks to score with a jab to the body but Zhai is just out of range.
Zhai avoids the body shot from Sayonara.
It seemed like Zhai was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sayonara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zhai was well out of range. Poor timing from Sayonara.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zhai! But no joy.
Zhai connects with a single shot there.
Sayonara really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sayonara takes a swing at Zhai's ribcage but misses.
Sayonara throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zhai goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
We've been hearing reports that Sayonara has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Nice takedown defense from Zhai. No joy for Sayonara on that attempt.
Zhai throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sayonara misses the shot to the body.
Zhai let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sayonara gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Zhai uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T1#
Sayonara throws a predictable looking body shot
and Zhai counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#
It looks like Jiri Sayonara has been cut.
Zhai scores with a decent looking hook.
Zhai throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sayonara misses with a looping right.
Sayonara backing away here, and Zhai unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Sayonara avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Zhai throws a leg kick but Sayonara moved away.
Sayonara is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zhai.
Sayonara throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sayonara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zhai was well out of range. Poor timing from Sayonara.
Sayonara misses with a body shot.
Zhai looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice straight punches there by Zhai. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Zhai.
Sayonara on the wrong end of a kick to the body. #T2#
Sayonara throws a jab but it's blocked by Zhai.
Jab by Zhai.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sayonara looks to throw the jab but Zhai is out of range.
Zhai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Sayonara on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sayonara throws a body shot but no joy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zhai! But no joy.
Zhai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sayonara drops down looking for a counter takedown but Zhai sprawls and moves away.
Sayonara throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Zhai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sayonara looks to land a right hand but Zhai moved out of range.
Zhai is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sayonara with a body shot.
Sayonara takes a swing at Zhai's ribcage but misses.
Sayonara lands with an overhand left.
Sayonara misses with a body kick.
Zhai counters with a body kick.
Sayonara lands with a right hand. #T3#
Zhai throws a body kick that misses. #TD#
Sayonara changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Zhai looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Zhai is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Zhai is still trying to improve position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zhai struggling a bit here.
Zhai felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T4#
Sayonara works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Sayonara throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Sayonara looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Zhai is avoiding damage well.
Sayonara tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Zhai is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Sayonara tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sayonara has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Zhai is looking to regain half guard here but Sayonara keeps moving and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Zang Zhai will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jiri Sayonara's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Zhai misses with a lunging right hand
and Sayonara counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sayonara throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sayonara looks to score with a jab to the body but Zhai is just out of range.
Sayonara swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sayonara takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zhai lands a jab to the head.
Sayonara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sayonara throws a body punch but Zhai moves out of range.
Sayonara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zhai throws out a counter right but Sayonara avoids it with no problem.
Sayonara is looking to wear down Zhai with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Sayonara looks to land a left hand but Zhai moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhai scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Zhai misses with an uppercut. Sayonara saw that one coming.
Sayonara is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Sayonara misses with a body shot. #T1#
Zhai blocks the body kick.
Zhai looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sayonara throws the kick towards the body but Zhai avoids it.
Zhai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sayonara moves away.
An attempted straight right counter from Sayonara misses the target.
Sayonara lands the left hand.
Sayonara cracks a nice hook into Zhai's ribs.
Sayonara swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zhai tries to land a front kick but Sayonara steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sayonara tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Zhai defends well and Sayonara ends up having to push Zhai into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sayonara is defended easily by Zhai.
Zhai throws a body kick that misses
and Zhai takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zang Zhai seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Sayonara lands a slapping body shot.
Sayonara slips under a jab.
Zhai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sayonara.
Zhai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sayonara.
Zhai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sayonara manages to avoid it.
Zhai scores with a nice right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sayonara misses with a hook
and Zhai counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Zhai feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sayonara's calf.
Sayonara scores with a jab to the jaw.
A punch lands to the side of Zhai 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sayonara connects with a solid leg kick.
Sayonara lands a jab to Zhai's midsection.#T3#
Zhai walks into a left hand.
Sayonara misses with a few strikes there.
Zhai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sayonara misses with a few strikes there.
Zhai on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Zhai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sayonara.
Sayonara throws a right and a left that both miss.
Zhai throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sayonara counters with a leg kick.
Sayonara looks to score with a jab to the body but Zhai is just out of range.
Sayonara swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Zhai.
Zhai rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sayonara counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
Good work by Sayonara as he checks the leg kick.
Sayonara changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sayonara takes a swing at Zhai's ribcage but misses.
Sayonara wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jiri Sayonara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zhai scores with a hook.
Sayonara swings for the body but Zhai moves out of range.
Zhai misses with a hook. Sayonara ducked under it nicely.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Sayonara here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Zhai thuds a left hand into Sayonara's body.
A combination from Sayonara does no damage.
Zhai throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Sayonara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sayonara throws a sloppy body shot
and Zhai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zhai. Sayonara does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jiri Sayonara dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jiri Sayonara's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Zhai motions for Sayonara to come forward. Zhai throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sayonara fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Zhai throws a big shot that misses.
Sayonara is looking to counter punch.
Sayonara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sayonara throws a series of strikes that have Zhai backpedaling.
Sayonara moves out of range of the strikes.#TD#
Sayonara shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Sayonara stopping the sweep attempt from Zhai.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhai pulls Sayonara in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
Zhai is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sayonara throws a big right hand that misses. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sayonara lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sayonara takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sayonara on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sayonara staying out of range there.
Sayonara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zhai manages to avoid it.
Sayonara connects with a body shot that sends Zhai's belly button to the back.
Sayonara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zhai.
Sayonara scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sayonara takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Zhai throws a lazy body kick
and Sayonara counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sayonara swats away the attempt to clinch by Zhai.#T3#
Sayonara throws a jab but it's blocked by Zhai.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sayonara.
Sayonara thuds a left hand into Zhai's body.
Zhai finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sayonara takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Crunch! Sayonara slams his shin into Zhai's torso.
Zhai throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sayonara blocks the body kick.
Sayonara scores with the left hand. Zhai knows he should have avoided that one. #CL2#
Sayonara gets tackled into the cage by Zhai. Zhai maintains the clinch. #T4#
Zhai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zhai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zhai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zhai lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sayonara cracks Zhai with a nice body shot.
Zhai scores with a shoulder strike.
Zhai scores with a hook to the body.
Sayonara tries for a takedown. No joy.
Zhai tries a body shot but Sayonara blocks it.
Zhai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sayonara drops down looking for an ankle pick but Zhai pulls his leg out and moves away.
Zhai cracks Sayonara with an open hand slap.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jiri Sayonara.
I think Sayonara has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jiri Sayonara!
A very excited looking Jiri Sayonara 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: GAMMA#689 Bubba v Hoyce
Date: Feb 03, 2018

#R1#
Sayonara scores with a push kick.
Sayonara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wallace looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sayonara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wallace moves away.
That kick from Wallace tenderised Sayonara's leg. Sayonara is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sayonara takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Wallace fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sayonara checks it well.
A counter left hand to the body from Sayonara misses its target.
Sayonara comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wallace bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A jab from Wallace misses.
Sayonara checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sayonara with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wallace throws a leg kick that misses.
Sayonara on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wallace looks to score with a jab to the body but Sayonara is just out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Sayonara misses its target.
A left lands for Wallace.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Sayonara manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Wallace on his heels. He'll look to pass Wallace's guard now, I'm sure.
Sayonara loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1#
Wallace looking for a sweep. Not yet Wallace, not yet.
Sayonara stops Wallace from standing up.
Wallace controls Sayonara momentarily but Sayonara frees himself.
Sayonara in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sayonara stopping the sweep attempt from Wallace.
Sayonara 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.
Sayonara stops Wallace from standing up.
Wallace preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wallace looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sayonara moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT#
It looks like Nathan Wallace has been cut.#T2#
A head kick from Wallace lands but Sayonara takes it in his stride. #CUT2#
It looks like Jiri Sayonara has been cut.
Wallace keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sayonara just misses with a punch to the body.
Wallace looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wallace is looking to land body kicks.
Sayonara changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
An inside leg kick from Wallace misses.
Wallace looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
It looked like Sayonara was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Wallace pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wallace gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sayonara.
Sayonara doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nathan Wallace is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wallace works Sayonara's body with a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sayonara throws a hook but Wallace blocks it.
A lazy left from Wallace finds it's target.
Sayonara changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Wallace fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sayonara manages to avoid it.
Wallace tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sayonara is able to avoid easily.
Sayonara is looking to wear down Wallace with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Wallace lands a nice looking body shot.
Wallace swings for the body but Sayonara moves out of range.
Wallace swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A jab from Sayonara does it's job there.#TD#
Sayonara closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Wallace quickly recovers to half guard.
Wallace is looking for a sweep. Sayonara is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wallace blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sayonara.
Wallace is trying to control but can't.
Wallace tries to roll over but Sayonara keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sayonara wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wallace keeps working. #T4#
Wallace controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Sayonara is looking to take a break and control but Wallace is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wallace is trying to get back to full guard.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sayonara dodges the punch combination from Wallace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Nathan Wallace will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Wallace defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sayonara.
Wallace is trying to counter with his kicks.
Sayonara moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wallace tries a head kick but it misses.
Sayonara scores with a shot to the body.
Wallace tries to land a leg kick but Sayonara saw it coming and moves away.
Wallace throws a low kick, looking for Sayonara's leg but Sayonara calmly moves out of range.
Nathan Wallace seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wallace attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sayonara drops his hands momentarily and Wallace takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sayonara scores with a push kick.#TD#
Sayonara shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Wallace's guard.
Wallace working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sayonara.
Sayonara stopping the sweep attempt from Wallace.
Wallace pulls Sayonara in close to his closed guard and prevents Sayonara from doing any damage or advancing position.
Sayonara really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sayonara landing some decent shots from guard. #T1#
Wallace wants to get back to his feet but Sayonara passes into half guard.
Wallace is trying to stand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sayonara missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sayonara not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Wallace wants to get back to his feet.
Sayonara missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Sayonara wants to pass to mount but Wallace is defending the position.
Sayonara winds up and cracks Wallace with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #ES2#
Wallace makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Sayonara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And Wallace responds with a good body kick, but Sayonara manages to step out the way in time.
Wallace tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sayonara is able to avoid easily.
Wallace lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sayonara at a distance.
Sayonara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sayonara takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A big right from Wallace misses.
Wallace gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Sayonara counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A shot to the liver by Sayonara. Beautiful body shot.#T3#
Wallace fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sayonara on the side of the head.
Sayonara showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wallace.
Sayonara is looking to counter punch.
Sayonara keeps Wallace at a distance using the push kick. #TD#
Sayonara shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Wallace is looking to stand back up but Sayonara counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Wallace. #REVB#
Wallace makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Wallace.
Sayonara stops Wallace from standing up.
Sayonara preventing the sweep. #T4#
Sayonara postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sayonara stopping the sweep attempt from Wallace.
Wallace working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sayonara.
Sayonara is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Wallace wants to stand and escape but Sayonara is having none of it.
Sayonara in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wallace wants to stand up but Sayonara is controlling him.
Sayonara won't allow Wallace to sweep him here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Jiri Sayonara will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Sayonara misses the shot to the body.
Sayonara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wallace moves away.
Sayonara bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Wallace's head.
Wallace throws a low kick but Sayonara moves out of range easily.
Nice defenses there by Wallace.
Wallace throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sayonara's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Wallace connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sayonara scrambles back to his feet.
Wallace throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Wallace misses with a low kick.
Sayonara keeps Wallace at a distance using the push kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sayonara bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sayonara looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sayonara throws a nice looking combination but Wallace bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wallace takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wallace throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nathan Wallace seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice defenses there by Sayonara.#T1#
Sayonara drops his hands momentarily and Wallace takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wallace has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Wallace there as he acknowledges the shot.
Wallace misses with a left hand
and Sayonara counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sayonara checks the leg kick nicely there.
Wallace lands a jab to the nose.
Wallace will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Wallace throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sayonara counters with a left to the body.
Wallace keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sayonara takes a swing at Wallace's ribcage but misses.
Sayonara just misses with a punch to the body.
Wallace pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sayonara appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Wallace throws a leg kick but Sayonara sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Wallace tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T2#
Wallace moves out of range of the body kick.
Nice body kick from Wallace.
Sayonara takes a swing at Wallace's ribcage but misses.
Wallace looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sayonara looks to score with a jab to the body but Wallace is just out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wallace throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sayonara throws a body shot but no joy.
Wallace is looking to land body kicks.
Sayonara lands with a nice body punch.
Sayonara throws an overhand right that lands on Wallace's shoulder, as Wallace tries to avoid the shot.
Sayonara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wallace was well out of range. Poor timing from Sayonara.
Wallace works over Sayonara's head and body with a nice combination.
Sayonara thuds a left hand into Wallace's body.
Wallace throws a body punch but Sayonara moves out of range.
Sayonara throws a sloppy body shot
and Wallace counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T3#
Sayonara checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sayonara appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Sayonara throws out a loose jab but Wallace uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wallace misses with a leg kick
and Sayonara counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wallace tries a low kick but Sayonara avoids it.
Sayonara connects with a right hand. Wallace shakes it off.
Sayonara checks a low kick from Wallace.
Sayonara thows a body kick. Wallace tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Sayonara misses with an uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sayonara. Wallace does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wallace ducks under a wild hook from Sayonara.
Wallace only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Wallace pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Wallace moves out of range as Sayonara throws a body kick.
Wallace doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Sayonara here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Wallace misses with a low kick.
Sayonara appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T4#
Wallace is looking to land body kicks.
Wallace misses with a wild body shot.
Sayonara throwing a counter right hand but Wallace manages to avoid it.
Sayonara tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Wallace defends well and Sayonara ends up having to push Wallace into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Sayonara dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wallace lands with a kick to the ribs.
Sayonara avoids the head kick by Wallace.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice jab there from Sayonara.
Sayonara keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wallace connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sayonara. Sayonara circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sayonara will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sayonara tries to land a front kick but Wallace steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wallace! But no joy.
Sayonara punishes Wallace's body with a nice straight punch.
Wallace clobbers Sayonara with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jiri Sayonara.
I think Sayonara has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jiri Sayonara!
A victorious Jiri Sayonara thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: GAMMA#685 Defoe v Bixby
Date: Jan 13, 2018

#R1#
Gold tries to clinch but Sayonara moves out of range.
Gold rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sayonara counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sayonara throws an overhand right that lands on Gold's shoulder, as Gold tries to avoid the shot.
Sayonara scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Gold looks to land a right hand but Sayonara moved out of range.
Sayonara misses with a looping right.
Gold throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sayonara cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sayonara takes a swing at Gold's ribcage but misses.
Sayonara jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sayonara lands with a hook. Gold tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Crunch! Gold slams his shin into Sayonara's torso.
Gold is looking to slow Sayonara down with leg kicks.
Gold lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
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!
Gold lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sayonara's sensitive parts.
Gold lands a lovely overhand right.#CUT#
It looks like Jiri Sayonara has been cut.
Gold throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Gold has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Devil Dogs in the buildup to the fight.
Gold misses with a lunging right hand
and Sayonara counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sayonara lands with a good body shot.#T1#
Sayonara fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A jab from Gold misses.
Sayonara appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Sayonara misses with a series of wild punches.
Gold works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sayonara moves out of range of the body kick.
Sayonara is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Nice body punch from Sayonara.
Sayonara scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gold doesn't seem bothered though.
Sayonara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sayonara wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Good exchange - Gold coming out on top.
Gold ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Liquid Gold is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sayonara jabs at Gold's body.
Gold uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sayonara.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sayonara throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Sayonara lands with a nice body punch.
Sayonara scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sayonara checks a low kick from Gold.
Sayonara looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sayonara blocks a jab.
Gold jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sayonara looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Donk. Gold catches Sayonara right on the button with a cross.
Gold throws a series of punches but Sayonara moves out of range.
Sayonara gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gold.
Left hook, right uppercut from Sayonara.
Gold misses with a wild combination. #TD2#
Sayonara closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Gold to the mat! Gold manages to get full guard.
Sayonara throwing strikes but missing.
Gold looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T3#
Sayonara throwing strikes but missing.
Gold wants to hit a switch here but Sayonara passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Gold there!
Gold manages to regain half guard whilst avoiding the strikes. #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.#SUB2#
Sayonara seems to be looking for submissions.
Gold wants to improve his position but Sayonara is controlling well.
Sayonara thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gold's head.
Gold is concentrating on defense, preventing Sayonara from advancing position.
Sayonara thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gold's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jiri Sayonara dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jiri Sayonara's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Gold throws a jab when Sayonara was well out of range.
Gold swings widly with a right hand
and Sayonara counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gold loads up on a big right hand but Sayonara slips the punch.
Sayonara looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gold misses with a hook. Sayonara ducked under it nicely.
Sayonara swings for the body but Gold moves out of range.
Gold swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sayonara is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gold rather than just go for the knockout.
Sayonara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gold was well out of range. Poor timing from Sayonara.
Sayonara throws a big shot that misses.
Gold misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sayonara.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sayonara lands with a good body shot.
Sayonara lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Gold misses with a looping right.
Sayonara lands a nice looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sayonara throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gold on the side of the head.
A punch lands to the side of Gold 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Gold looks to land a right hand but Sayonara moved out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sayonara misses with a body shot.
Sayonara tests Gold's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1#
Gold gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Sayonara counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gold is looking to chop away at Sayonara's legs.
Sayonara looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gold throws a combination that misses
and Sayonara counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sayonara digs a good hook to Gold's body.
Gold ducks under a wild hook from Sayonara.
Gold misses with a straight left.
Gold ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sayonara moves away.
Sayonara is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Gold uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sayonara.
Gold takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sayonara misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gold connects with the punch.
Jiri Sayonara seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gold throws a leg kick but Sayonara sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sayonara lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gold at a distance.
Gold bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gold misses with a left hand
and Sayonara counters with a right hand to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gold misses with a straight right. #T2#
Sayonara throws a shot from downtown. Gold moves away and avoids it.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Sayonara. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Gold lands with an uppercut that bounces Sayonara off the cage and back into range.
Gold misses with an uppercut
and Sayonara counters with a right hand to the body.
Gold throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice shot lands for Gold.
Sayonara cracks Gold with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Gold throws a head kick that Sayonara semi-blocks.
Sayonara throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sayonara has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gold avoids the body shot from Sayonara.
As Sayonara backs away, Gold returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Gold uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sayonara.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gold.
Gold scores with a nice head shot.
Gold misses with a kick to the body.
A shot to the liver by Sayonara. Beautiful body shot.
Gold lands a nice hook to Sayonara's body. Sayonara takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sayonara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gold moves away.#T3#
Gold throws a body punch but Sayonara moves out of range.
Sayonara cracks a nice hook into Gold's ribs.
Gold shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Gold throws a poor cross that misses
and Gold takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A slow jab from Gold misses its intended target.
A big right from Gold misses.
Gold tries to land a front kick but Sayonara steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sayonara jabs at Gold's body.
Sayonara fails to land with a series of punches.
Gold was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sayonara is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gold.
Gold misses with a body kick.
Sayonara avoids a kick to the body.
Sayonara lands a nice hook to Gold's body. Gold takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sayonara clobbers Gold with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sayonara connects with a body shot that sends Gold's belly button to the back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sayonara moves out of range as Gold throws a body kick. #T4#
A shot to the liver by Sayonara. Beautiful body shot.
A slow jab from Sayonara misses its intended target.
Sayonara looks to score with a jab to the body but Gold is just out of range.
Gold defending well as Sayonara loads up on a big left hand.
Sayonara lands with a shot to the body.
Sayonara works over Gold's head and body with a nice combination.
Sayonara ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sayonara throws a right hand that misses
enabling Gold to counter with a crisp jab.
Sayonara scores with a shot to the body.
Gold scores with a jab.
Gold tries to clinch but Sayonara moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gold misses with a right hand
and Sayonara counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sayonara fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gold looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gold throws a big shot that misses.
Sayonara misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jiri Sayonara showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jiri Sayonara's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gold.
Gold ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sayonara comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gold throws a head kick but Sayonara moves out of range.
Sayonara lands a slapping body shot.
Gold uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sayonara.
Sayonara takes a kick to the side of the head.
Sayonara throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gold.
And Gold counters with a quick kick to the body but Sayonara blocks it.
Gold throws a leg kick
and Sayonara connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sayonara scores with a jab to the body.
Gold takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gold takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sayonara comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gold throws an overhand right that lands on Sayonara's shoulder, as Sayonara tries to avoid the shot.
Sayonara feints the counter takedown.
Sayonara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gold defending well as Sayonara loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Sayonara keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sayonara misses with an uppercut
and Gold counters with a thumping low kick.
A swing and a miss from Sayonara.
Sayonara moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Sayonara lands a nice shot to the body.
Sayonara tries to bum rush Gold with a series of wild strikes but Gold uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gold thinks about countering with a body kick.
Gold throws a poor cross that misses
and Sayonara counters with a nice body shot.
Gold throws out a loose jab but Sayonara uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gold misses with a hook
enabling Sayonara to counter with a crisp jab.
Gold uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sayonara.
Gold ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gold is looking for a counter combo.
An inside leg kick lands from Gold.
Gold takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
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!
Sayonara uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gold.#T2##CL#
Gold moves into the clinch.
Gold misses with a punch on the inside.
Sayonara tries for a takedown but Gold manages to get underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Gold fails to land.
Gold misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sayonara wants a takedown.
Gold misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gold misses with some punches.
Liquid Gold has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gold throws a punch but it's blocked by Sayonara.
Gold throws a head punch that misses.
Gold makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gold has a couple of punches blocked by Sayonara.
Sayonara controlling the action here for a moment.
Gold is pressed up against the cage. Sayonara has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gold down to the mat. Gold avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Liquid Gold has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jiri Sayonara.#T3#
Gold fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sayonara is out of range.
Gold throws a low kick but Sayonara avoids it.
Gold throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sayonara.
As Gold backs off Sayonara throws a huge counter combo but Gold manages to avoid it all.
Sayonara fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A shot to the liver by Sayonara. Beautiful body shot.
Sayonara scores with a body shot.
A punch combination from Gold misses.
Sayonara shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sayonara throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gold rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sayonara counters with a three punch combo that has Gold backing up. Gold nods at Sayonara to acknowledge the strikes.
Gold tries to score with a low kick but Sayonara moves his leg out of the way.
Sayonara throws a shot to the body.
Sayonara digs a good hook to Gold's body. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big right from Sayonara misses.
A low kick from Gold misses
and Sayonara counters with a straight right hand.
A shot to the liver by Sayonara. Beautiful body shot.
Sayonara has a takedown stuffed.
Sayonara dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gold with a hook.
Gold misses with an uppercut
and Sayonara connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jiri Sayonara is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Gold misses with a hook.
Gold moves out of range of the strikes.
A head kick misses from Gold.
Gold throws a hook to the side of Sayonara's head but Sayonara sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sayonara scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jiri Sayonara comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sayonara winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: CEC 558
Date: Dec 06, 2017

#R1#
Scissorhands throws a jab when Sayonara was well out of range.
Scissorhands misses with a hook.
Sayonara misses with a looping left.
Sayonara's corner calls for a 1-2. Sayonara obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Scissorhands.
Sayonara lands a nice looking body kick.
Scissorhands scores with a nice body kick.
Sayonara moves out of range of the strikes.
Sayonara throws a body shot but no joy.
Sayonara ducks under a wild hook from Scissorhands.
Sayonara swings for the body but Scissorhands moves out of range.
Sayonara really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Scissorhands with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Scissorhands misses with a kick to the body
and Sayonara counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sayonara scores with a spinning back kick!
Sayonara has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sayonara dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sayonara connects with a high kick.
A swing and a miss from Sayonara.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Scissorhands.
Scissorhands throws a leg kick but Sayonara checks it.
Scissorhands moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T1#
Sayonara walks into a jab.
Scissorhands slips under a jab.
Sayonara takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Edward Scissorhands seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scissorhands keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sayonara.
A thudding body kick lands there by Scissorhands!
Sayonara moves into range and connects with a jab.
Scissorhands attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Scissorhands motions for Sayonara to come forward. Scissorhands throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from Scissorhands finds it's way through Sayonara's defenses.
Sayonara looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sayonara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Scissorhands stuns Sayonara with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A jab from Sayonara finds it's way through Scissorhands's defenses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Scissorhands lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sayonara tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Scissorhands manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Scissorhands let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Scissorhands takes a swing at Sayonara's ribcage but misses.
Scissorhands keeps Sayonara at a distance using the push kick.
Sayonara changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Scissorhands keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
Sayonara checks the leg kick.
Good work by Sayonara as he checks the leg kick.
Sayonara looks to score with a jab to the body but Scissorhands is just out of range.
Scissorhands throws a body punch but Sayonara moves out of range.
Sayonara lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A slow jab from Scissorhands misses its intended target.
Sayonara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Scissorhands.
Scissorhands looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#CL#
Sayonara gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A short body shot lands from Sayonara as the two fighters clinch.
Scissorhands doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sayonara doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sayonara fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Scissorhands tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Scissorhands wants to break the clinch but can't.
A short right from Scissorhands.
Scissorhands has a couple of punches blocked by Sayonara.
Scissorhands working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sayonara lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Scissorhands backwards.
Scissorhands doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sayonara blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
A head punch on the inside from Sayonara fails to land.
Sayonara lands a body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Sayonara fails to land.
Scissorhands fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Sayonara.
Scissorhands has a couple of punches blocked by Sayonara.
Scissorhands is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Scissorhands misses with a punch to the body.
Sayonara lands a shot to the body.
Sayonara pushes Scissorhands back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sayonara blocks a body shot from Scissorhands.
A left hand lands to the body for Sayonara.
Sayonara lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC2#
Scissorhands breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Scissorhands will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Scissorhands throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Sayonara to counter with a crisp jab.
Sayonara uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Scissorhands.
Scissorhands with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sayonara to score with a decent uppercut.
Sayonara punishes Scissorhands's body with a nice straight punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Scissorhands throws an overhand right that lands on Sayonara's shoulder, as Sayonara tries to avoid the shot. #T4#
Scissorhands walks into a left hand.
Scissorhands throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Scissorhands thuds a left hand into Sayonara's body.
Scissorhands slips under a jab.
Scissorhands is looking to land body kicks.
Scissorhands bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sayonara's head.
Scissorhands drops his hands momentarily and Sayonara takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Scissorhands scores with a nice strike.
Scissorhands misses with a hook. Sayonara ducked under it nicely.
Nice cross by Scissorhands.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sayonara.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sayonara.
Sayonara slips under a jab from Scissorhands.
Sayonara is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Sayonara changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sayonara uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Scissorhands.
Sayonara pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Scissorhands on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nice shot by Scissorhands.
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 Jiri Sayonara will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Sayonara displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Scissorhands throws out the jab.
Sayonara throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Scissorhands sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Scissorhands takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sayonara misses with a wild body shot.
Sayonara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Scissorhands was well out of range. Poor timing from Sayonara.
Sayonara throws a leg kick which misses Scissorhands's front leg but catches the back leg as Scissorhands tries to avoid it.
Sayonara keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sayonara checks the leg kick.
Scissorhands throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sayonara throws a good cross that connects.
Scissorhands scores with a hook to the body. Sayonara takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sayonara misses with a straight left.
Scissorhands misses with a hook. Sayonara ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sayonara throws a body kick that misses.
Scissorhands fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sayonara checks it well.
Scissorhands cracks Sayonara with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sayonara slips under a jab.
Scissorhands throws a leg kick that misses.
Scissorhands looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T1#
Sayonara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Scissorhands checks a leg kick nicely.
Scissorhands tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sayonara was well out of range. Poor timing from Scissorhands.
Scissorhands thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Sayonara if he has to take too many more of those.
Sayonara checks a leg kick.
Edward Scissorhands seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sayonara is looking to clinch but Scissorhands is avoiding it.
Scissorhands just misses with a punch to the body.
Scissorhands throws a low kick but Sayonara avoids it.
A big right from Scissorhands misses.
Sayonara throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Scissorhands throws a big shot that misses.
Scissorhands scores with a leg kick.
Scissorhands is looking to chop away at Sayonara's legs.
Scissorhands misses with an attempted mid kick.
Scissorhands throws a hook to the side of Sayonara's head but Sayonara sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Scissorhands digs a good body shot into Sayonara's ribs.
Sayonara moves into range and connects with a jab.
Scissorhands displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sayonara throws out the jab. #T2#
Sayonara keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Scissorhands checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sayonara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Scissorhands throws a low kick but Sayonara avoids it.
Scissorhands loads up on a big right hand but Sayonara slips the punch.
Scissorhands takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Scissorhands misses with a left hand
and Sayonara counters with a body kick that stops Scissorhands in his tracks momentarily.
Scissorhands looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Scissorhands swings for the body but Sayonara moves out of range.
Sayonara throws a body shot but no joy.
Scissorhands shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Scissorhands swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sayonara is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Sayonara avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Scissorhands throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sayonara half committed to a counter leg kick.
Sayonara lands with a shot to the body.
A slow jab from Scissorhands misses its intended target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Scissorhands. Sayonara does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sayonara lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Scissorhands throws a big shot that misses.#T3#
Sayonara blocks a jab.
Sayonara fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Scissorhands needs to keep his hands up - Sayonara had a free shot at his head there.
Scissorhands tests Sayonara's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Scissorhands throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Scissorhands is looking to land body kicks.
Sayonara lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A looping hook to the body misses from Scissorhands. Sayonara does a little dance to reset his feet.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sayonara.
A jab lands there for Sayonara.
Sayonara loads up on a big right hand but Scissorhands slips the punch.
Scissorhands throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice defenses there by Sayonara.
Scissorhands throws a head kick but Sayonara moves out of range.
Scissorhands on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Scissorhands avoids the body shot from Sayonara.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sayonara thuds his right hand into Scissorhands's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sayonara throws a sloppy head kick and Scissorhands moves out of range easily. #T4#
Scissorhands throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Scissorhands keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Scissorhands only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Scissorhands works Sayonara's body with a nice hook.
Scissorhands throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Scissorhands tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sayonara is able to avoid easily.
Scissorhands thuds a left hand into Sayonara's body.
Good work by Sayonara as he checks the leg kick.
Sayonara feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Scissorhands steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Sayonara. That one must have hurt.
A slow jab from Scissorhands misses its intended target.
Sayonara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sayonara lands a jab to Scissorhands's midsection.
Scissorhands throws a lazy right hand but Sayonara sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Scissorhands takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Scissorhands is breathing heavily.
Scissorhands takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Scissorhands has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Sayonara.
Sayonara stuns Scissorhands with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sayonara throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Scissorhands looks for the body kick but Sayonara saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Jiri Sayonara will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Nice straight punches there by Sayonara. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sayonara.
Sayonara takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sayonara catches Scissorhands with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Scissorhands takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Scissorhands is looking to land body kicks.
Scissorhands throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Scissorhands dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sayonara's corner calls for a 1-2. Sayonara obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Scissorhands connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Scissorhands works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Scissorhands comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sayonara pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sayonara looks for the body kick but Scissorhands saw that one coming.
Sayonara finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Scissorhands throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Scissorhands scores with a body shot.
Sayonara connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Scissorhands changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Scissorhands gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sayonara.
Scissorhands throws a body shot but no joy.
Scissorhands swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Scissorhands lands a nice looking body shot.
Sayonara looks to score with a jab to the body but Scissorhands is just out of range.
Nice defenses there by Sayonara.
Scissorhands just misses with a punch to the body.
Scissorhands is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Scissorhands misses with a straight left.
Scissorhands will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Scissorhands on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Scissorhands takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL#
Sayonara has closed the distance and engaged Scissorhands in a clinch.
Scissorhands has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Scissorhands working aggressively here.
Sayonara misses with a body punch.
Sayonara swings wildly with an uppercut but Scissorhands uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Scissorhands fails to land.
Sayonara lands with a short shot to the head.
Edward Scissorhands has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Sayonara tries to throw a body punch but Scissorhands avoids it by throwing Sayonara back against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Scissorhands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Scissorhands misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Scissorhands lands a hook that snaps the head of Sayonara backwards.
Sayonara lands a hook that snaps the head of Scissorhands backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sayonara.
A head punch on the inside from Scissorhands fails to land.
Scissorhands misses with a punch to the body.
Sayonara can't find room to land a body shot as Scissorhands controls the action.
Scissorhands misses with a punch to the body.
Sayonara lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sayonara pushes Scissorhands back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Scissorhands working aggressively here.
Scissorhands misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Scissorhands misses with a punch to the body.
Scissorhands doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sayonara lands with a light punch inside.
Jiri Sayonara has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Scissorhands misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sayonara misses with a body punch.
Sayonara scores with a nice hook to the head.#ROC#
Scissorhands is rocked!#T3#
Nice body punch from Sayonara.
Scissorhands is still on wobbly legs! Can Sayonara finish him?
Sayonara fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Scissorhands seems to have recovered his senses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sayonara.
Sayonara tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Scissorhands's elbow.
Sayonara digs a right hand underneath Scissorhands's ribcage. Scissorhands let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sayonara works on Scissorhands's body with a couple of short punches.
A right hand to the body from Sayonara.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sayonara.
A right hook to the body lands for Sayonara.
Nice body punch from Sayonara.
A knee to the head by Sayonara.
A right handed body shot lands from Sayonara.
Sayonara lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short left from Sayonara.
Scissorhands scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sayonara tries a body shot but Scissorhands blocks it.
A right hand to the body from Sayonara.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sayonara lands with a light punch inside.
Sayonara is leaning against Scissorhands and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short body shot lands from Sayonara as the two fighters clinch. #T4#
Sayonara lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sayonara lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sayonara lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Sayonara.
Sayonara lands a body shot.
Sayonara works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sayonara working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sayonara lands a shoulder strike.
Sayonara lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sayonara works on Scissorhands's body with a couple of short punches.
Sayonara pushes Scissorhands against the cage. Sayonara is working some dirty boxing. Sayonara pushes off with a quick right hook! Scissorhands goes down! Scissorhands tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Sayonara moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jiri Sayonara!
In his post fight interview, Jiri Sayonara started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: CEC 552
Date: Nov 08, 2017

#R1#
Nice body punch from Dick.
Sayonara misses with a low kick.
Dick avoids the body shot from Sayonara.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dick! But no joy.
Sayonara steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dick.
A little feinted left hand from Sayonara on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sayonara misses with a hook.
A cross from Dick lands.
Dick scores with a hook.
Sayonara looks to land a left hand but Dick moved out of range nicely.
Dick misses the jab.
Sayonara fires out a quick counter leg kick but Dick just manages to avoid it.
Sayonara throws an overhand right that lands on Dick's shoulder, as Dick tries to avoid the shot.
Dick throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sayonara uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dick.
Sayonara has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Sayonara's corner calls for a 1-2. Sayonara obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sayonara throws a body punch but Dick moves out of range.
Dick throws the left hand but Sayonara avoids the punch easily.
Dick looks to land a left hand but Sayonara moved out of range nicely.
Sayonara walks into a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dick throws a lazy right hand but Sayonara sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Sayonara was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Dick.#T1#
Dick works Sayonara's body with a nice hook.
Dick throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sayonara on the side of the head.
Dick scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sayonara takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Dick bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dick uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sayonara.
Dick looks to clinch
and Sayonara counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Dick tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sayonara defends well and Dick ends up having to push Sayonara into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Sayonara scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dick throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dick checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A shot to the liver by Dick. Beautiful body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sayonara works the jab nicely.
Sayonara misses with a straight left.
Dick throws a body punch but Sayonara moves out of range.
Dick throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sayonara counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Dick moves away from the strike by Sayonara.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sayonara.
Dick waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sayonara.
Sayonara works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sayonara fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dick checks it well.
Sayonara wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sayonara jabs at Dick's body.
Sayonara just misses with a punch to the body.
Sayonara takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dick throws a right hand that misses
and Sayonara counters with a nice uppercut.
Sayonara lands a body shot.
Sayonara takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A big right from Sayonara misses.
Dick changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dick throws a hook but Sayonara blocks it.
Sayonara slips a jab from Dick.#T3#
Sayonara gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Dick counters with a nice uppercut.
Decent striking displayed by Sayonara there.
Sayonara throws a push kick but Dick slaps the foot to one side.
Sayonara is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Dick fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dick misses with a hook. Sayonara ducked under it nicely.
Sayonara thuds a left hand into Dick's body.
Dick lands an overhand right.
Sayonara cracks Dick with an open hand slap.
A big left from Sayonara misses.
Sayonara is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Sayonara throws a low kick but Dick moves out of range easily.
Dick walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sayonara throws a chopping leg kick but Dick manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sayonara connects with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dick throws a lazy uppercut
and Sayonara cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dick misses with a body shot. #T4#
Sayonara throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dick lands a jab to the nose.
Sayonara really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sayonara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dick throws a series of punches but Sayonara avoids them all with ease.
Sayonara scores with a spinning back kick!
Dick staying out of range there.
Sayonara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sayonara paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sayonara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dick moves away.
Nice defenses there by Sayonara.
Sayonara thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sayonara keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sayonara feints and then cracks Dick's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dick down.
Jiri Sayonara is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sayonara misses with a straight left.
Dick jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jiri Sayonara dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Sayonara uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dick.
Sayonara throws a shot from downtown. Dick moves away and avoids it.
Sayonara scores with a jab to the body.
Sayonara lands a glancing blow to the side of Dick's head.
Sayonara scores with a nice strike.
Sayonara takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sayonara walks into a stiff left hand from Dick.
Sayonara throws a big shot that misses.
The fighters circling - Dick throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dick takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Dick on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Jiri Sayonara is winning the standup battle so far.
Sayonara takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sayonara pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dick throws a series of punches but Sayonara moves out of range.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Dick might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Sayonara has got the better of the exchanges.
Dick on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dick takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sayonara is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#T1#
Sayonara throws a front kick that sends Dick stumbling back into the cage.
Dick slips a straight right by Sayonara.
Dick misses with a wild body shot.
Sayonara shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Dick on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sayonara waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dick.
Dick throws a lazy uppercut
and Sayonara counters with a body kick.
Sayonara closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Sayonara misses with a hook
and Dick counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dick uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sayonara.
Dick keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sayonara throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sayonara scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Dick drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB2#
Dick thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T2#
Dick working away.#SUB2#
Dick tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sayonara struggling a bit here.
Dick has knee on belly and moves into mount. #T3#
Dick with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Sayonara tries to hold on but Dick postures up.
Sayonara is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dick can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Dick is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Sayonara to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Sayonara shrugs it off.
Dick takes Sayonara's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Sayonara is in trouble. #SUB2#
Dick is persistently looking for the submission but Sayonara is defending it well.
Sayonara tries to escape the position. #T4#
Sayonara trying to control the position but Dick manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB2#
Dick looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Sayonara taps!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Editiny Dick!
Editiny Dick seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: CEC 549
Date: Oct 22, 2017

#R1#
Sayonara fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dick works Sayonara's body with a nice hook.
Editiny Dick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dick takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #CUT#
It looks like Editiny Dick has been cut.
Sayonara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dick.
Dick misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sayonara.
Dick ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sayonara moves away.
Sayonara really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sayonara throws a hook but Dick avoids it easily.
Dick lands with a cross.
Sayonara scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sayonara closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Dick moves out of range of the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dick! But no joy.
Dick getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A cross from Sayonara lands.
Sayonara displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dick throws out the jab.
Dick 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.
A big right from Sayonara misses.
Sayonara has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Dick.
Dick scores with a body shot.
Dick throws a big shot that misses.
A jab from Sayonara misses.
Dick misses with a wild body shot.
Dick lunges at Sayonara with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sayonara's hand.
Dick throws an off balance right hand
and Sayonara counters with a left to the body.
Sayonara misses with a right hand
and Dick counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dick takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Sayonara ducks under a wild hook from Dick.
Sayonara misses with an uppercut.
Dick fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T2#
Dick connects with a nice looking jab.
Dick lands with an overhand left.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dick connects with a right hand. Sayonara shakes it off.
A jab from Dick finds it's way through Sayonara's defenses.
Dick scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sayonara in his tracks.
Dick thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dick throws a lazy right hand but Sayonara sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sayonara with a nice cross.
Sayonara is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Sayonara connects with a crisp jab.
Dick fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sayonara on the side of the head.
Sayonara connects with a crisp jab.
Sayonara fails to land with a series of punches.
Jiri Sayonara is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Dick throws a body shot but no joy.
Dick tests Sayonara's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dick takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A combination from Dick does no damage.
Sayonara looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Sayonara misses with a body punch
and Dick counters with a nice uppercut.
Dick punishes Sayonara's body with a nice straight punch.
Sayonara stuffs the takedown.
A counter left hand to the body from Sayonara misses its target.
Sayonara uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dick.
Sayonara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dick manages to avoid it.
And Dick tries to counter it with a takedown but Sayonara pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A swing and a miss from Dick.
Sayonara is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Sayonara misses with a looping left.
Dick misses with a right hand
and Sayonara counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Dick cracks a nice hook into Sayonara's ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dick throws a good cross that connects.
Sayonara lands a leg kick that knocks Dick off balance momentarily.
Dick closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sayonara circles away.
Jiri Sayonara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Editiny Dick.
Dick throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sayonara counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sayonara scores with a hook to the body. Dick takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sayonara throws a big shot that misses.
A big right from Dick misses.
Sayonara lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dick just misses with a punch to the body.
Dick takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dick walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
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 Jiri Sayonara will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Editiny Dick's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Nice defenses there by Sayonara.
Sayonara quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Dick lands a really nice looking cross but Sayonara seems unphased.
Dick displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sayonara throws out the jab.
Sayonara scores with a nice strike.
Dick looks to land a right hand but Sayonara moved out of range.
Jiri Sayonara is winning the standup battle so far.
Sayonara has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sayonara there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dick moves out of range of the body kick from Sayonara.
Dick appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dick darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sayonara misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sayonara lands a body shot.
Sayonara throws out a loose jab but Dick uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dick jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sayonara ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Dick swings widly with a right hand
and Sayonara counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dick thinking.
Dick throws a series of punches but Sayonara avoids them all with ease.
Sayonara is looking to counter punch.
Sayonara misses with a hook.
Sayonara tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dick thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sayonara lands a head shot.
Sayonara walks into a straight right hand from Dick.#TD2#
Dick shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Sayonara is trying to keep Dick in close.
Dick stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sayonara swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Dick is pushing down on Sayonara's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sayonara is fighting to maintain full guard but Dick has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Dick is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dick uses his free foot to push down on Sayonara's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Sayonara.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dick looking to take Sayonara's back but Sayonara rolls and after a scramble, Sayonara ends up on top in guard. Nice escape there from Sayonara to escape a tricky position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Dick looking for subs off his back but Sayonara has passed one foot through into half guard.
Sayonara works his way into side control. #T3##SUB#
Sayonara is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dick knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Dick is trying to work for a sweep but Sayonara has mounted him!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Sayonara working for a guillotine from mount but Dick is in no mood to give up.
Dick is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dick is trying to escape the mount.
Dick is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T4#
Sayonara trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sayonara controlling from the full mount.
Dick tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sayonara content just to control the position here.
Sayonara will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dick tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sayonara trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Jiri Sayonara will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Editiny Dick's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Sayonara swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dick checks a leg kick.
Dick throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sayonara is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Dick loads up on a big right hand but Sayonara slips the punch.
Dick throws a shot from downtown. Sayonara moves away and avoids it.
As Dick backs away, Sayonara returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Sayonara takes a swing at Dick's ribcage but misses.
Dick walks into a straight right hand from Sayonara.
Dick ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sayonara moves away.
Sayonara keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sayonara was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dick. Sayonara does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sayonara lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sayonara is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Sayonara looks to land a left hand but Dick moved out of range nicely.
Sayonara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Dick fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dick misses with a hook
and Sayonara counters with a nice uppercut.
Dick throws a shot from downtown. Sayonara moves away and avoids it.
Dick checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dick keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sayonara throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dick.
The fighters circling - Sayonara throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sayonara throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dick.
Sayonara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dick.
Dick defending well as Sayonara loads up on a big left hand.
Dick swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The fighters circling - Dick throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dick. Sayonara does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Sayonara tests Dick's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dick takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dick slips under a jab.
Dick shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sayonara as he jumps to the side.
Dick throws a big shot that misses.
Sayonara lands a nice looking body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice defenses there by Dick.
Sayonara misses with an uppercut.
Dick scores with a punch to the head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sayonara, as that shot connected. #T3#
Dick scores with a one two! Sayonara had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Sayonara looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Dick throws a lazy right hand but Sayonara sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dick cracks Sayonara with an open hand slap.
Dick bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dick lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dick throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dick is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sayonara.
A counter left hand to the body from Sayonara misses its target.
Sayonara moves out of range as Dick strikes.
Editiny Dick has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sayonara waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dick.
Sayonara drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dick misses with a looping right.
Dick lands with a hook. Sayonara tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T4#
Sayonara takes a swing at Dick's ribcage but misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A left lands for Sayonara.
Dick waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sayonara.
Sayonara stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A shot to the body from Dick misses
enabling Sayonara to counter with a crisp jab.
Dick throws a big shot that misses.
Dick swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dick swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sayonara.
The fighters circling - Dick throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sayonara looks to land a left hand but Dick moved out of range nicely.
Dick takes a swing at Sayonara's ribcage but misses.
Jiri Sayonara is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dick misses with a hook.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jiri Sayonara.
Well Sayonara 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:30

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: CEC 545
Date: Oct 04, 2017

#R1#
Edge tries a low kick but Sayonara avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from Sayonara on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Edge throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Edge throws a solid leg kick but Sayonara takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Edge.
Sayonara throws a right hand that misses
and Edge counters with a straight right hand.
Sayonara misses with a hook. Edge ducked under it nicely.
Edge uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sayonara.
Sayonara backing away here, and Edge unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Sayonara takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sayonara is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Edge. #TD2#
Edge closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Edge thows a huge punch but Sayonara dodges it nicely. #SUB#
Sayonara looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Sayonara with the active half guard here but Edge passes nicely into side control.
Sayonara manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T1#
Sayonara wants to improve his position but Edge is controlling well.
Sayonara has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Edge is working away from the top position though.
Sayonara manages to get to full guard.
Sayonara 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#
Edge is not content to let Sayonara control the position.
Sayonara is just content to waste time from the top position. Edge takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T2#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Edge is on top in guard. #REVB#
Edge is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Sayonara bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Edge's guard. #REVR#
We've been hearing good reports from Sayonara's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Edge wants to control but Sayonara passes easily into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Sayonara looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB2#
Edge has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Sayonara. Oh but Edge has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Sayonara goes limp - he's gone! Edge jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Christian Edge!
Christian Edge was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: CEC 539
Date: Sep 06, 2017

#R1#
Stipe 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.
Sayonara pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sayonara checks a leg kick. #TD2#
Sayonara gets caught flat footed, as Stipe shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Sayonara looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stipe is one step ahead there.
Stipe's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Stipe scoring with some ground and pound.
Sayonara keeping moving, preventing Stipe from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Sayonara is looking for a triangle but Stipe pushes his legs off easily.
Stipe showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Stipe lands a couple of elbows.
Stipe showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Stipe trying to control the position from guard on top but Sayonara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sayonara will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Stipe throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB#
Sayonara looking for subs off his back but Stipe has passed one foot through into half guard.
Stipe throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Sayonara to regain full guard. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Sayonara is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sayonara can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Stipe controls the pace.#SUB#
Sayonara has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stipe can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sayonara looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stipe is one step ahead there.
Sayonara is trying to keep Stipe in close.
Stipe stays in close to Sayonara's body and controls the position. #T3##SUB#
Sayonara is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Sayonara has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Stipe is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Sayonara.
Stipe works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Stipe in side control lands a decent elbow.
Stipe working the ground and pound.
Stipe landing strikes.
Stipe is chipping away with strikes.
Stipe working the ground and pound.
You can see the frustration on Sayonara's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4#
Sayonara on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Sayonara tries to buck Stipe off but Stipe is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sayonara takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Stipe is chipping away with strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stipe working away.
Stipe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sayonara keeps working.
Stipe grinds an elbow into Sayonara's temple.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stipe lands some shots froms side control.
A lull in the action here.
Sayonara tries to improve position but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mini Stipe dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Stipe misses with a takedown attempt
and Stipe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stipe checks the leg kick.
Stipe explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Stipe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stipe wants to slow Sayonara down by chopping away at his legs.
Stipe throws a looping overhand right but Sayonara ducks down to avoid it.
Stipe slips a jab from Sayonara.
Stipe misses with an uppercut
and Sayonara counters with a nice body shot.
Stipe slips a straight right by Sayonara.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sayonara lands with a straight right. Stipe didn't see that one coming.
Stipe swings for the body but Sayonara moves out of range.
Jab from Sayonara.
Stipe tries to clinch but Sayonara is having none of it. #T1#
Sayonara throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Stipe on the side of the head.
Sayonara keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stipe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stipe throws a sloppy head kick
and Stipe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sayonara fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Stipe misses with a left hand
and Sayonara counters with a low kick, right behind Stipe 's knee.
Stipe thuds his right hand into Sayonara's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sayonara tries to land a front kick but Stipe steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Stipe just misses with a punch to the body.
Sayonara really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A good leg kick by Sayonara.
Stipe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sayonara manages to avoid it.
Sayonara lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Sayonara throws a body punch but Stipe moves out of range. #T2#
Stipe scores with a kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stipe fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sayonara avoids it really well and circles away.
Sayonara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stipe moves out of range of the strikes.
Sayonara throws a body punch but Stipe moves out of range.
Stipe throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sayonara.
Sayonara bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sayonara misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sayonara is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Stipe misses the shot to the body.
Sayonara connects with a jab.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Sayonara. Stipe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sayonara swings for the body but Stipe moves out of range.
Stipe tries a quick counter leg kick but Sayonara is wise to it.
Sayonara slips under a jab from Stipe.
Sayonara throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Stipe to counter with a crisp jab.
Sayonara waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stipe.
Stipe shoots in but Sayonara avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jiri Sayonara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mini Stipe.
Stipe swings for the body but Sayonara moves out of range.
Stipe staying out of range there.
Stipe is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sayonara takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sayonara avoids a kick to the body.
Stipe fails with an attempt to clinch. #T4##TD2#
Stipe closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Sayonara did well to prevent Stipe getting side control.
Sayonara won't allow Stipe to pass to mount.
Stipe is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB#
Sayonara looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Stipe takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Stipe is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sayonara doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Stipe.
Stipe is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Jiri Sayonara will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Sayonara lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Sayonara loads up on a big right hand but Stipe slips the punch.
Sayonara throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stipe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sayonara sets himself, and Stipe steps forward looking for the clinch! Sayonara avoids it this time.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Stipe 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 Sayonara has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sayonara and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Stipe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And Sayonara counters with a quick kick to the body but Stipe blocks it.
Sayonara fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Stipe has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sayonara misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stipe misses with an uppercut
and Sayonara counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stipe swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sayonara counters with a low kick, right behind Stipe 's knee.
Sayonara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stipe throws a front kick aimed at Sayonara's knee but Sayonara avoids it well. #T1#
Sayonara misses with a body shot.
Sayonara tests Stipe's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stipe ducks under a wild hook from Sayonara.
Stipe avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sayonara. Stipe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sayonara circles away from the clinch attempt
and Sayonara counters with a nice uppercut.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Sayonara crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Stipe - the referee stops the clock and Sayonara gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Stipe. Sayonara manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Sayonara throws a looping overhand right but Stipe ducks down to avoid it.
Stipe throws a quick inside leg kick. #T2#
Sayonara stuffs the takedown.
Stipe throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A little feinted left hand from Sayonara on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice shot by Sayonara.
Stipe lands a leg kick that knocks Sayonara off balance momentarily.
Nice uppercut lands for Sayonara. That snapped Stipe's head back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Stipe gets a double leg takedown into Sayonara's guard.#SUB#
Sayonara is looking for a triangle here but Stipe uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Mini Stipe has got the better of the ground game so far.
Stipe in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Stipe cracks Sayonara with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Sayonara is trying to control Stipe's posture but Stipe avoids it.
Stipe taking a break here but Sayonara is having none of it and regains half guard. #T3#
Stipe not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sayonara taking some punishment here, with Stipe in his half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Sayonara's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Sayonara is controlling Stipe's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Sayonara is trying to get back to full guard.
Sayonara regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Sayonara working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stipe doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stipe manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #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.
Stipe trying to control the position from guard on top but Sayonara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stipe in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Sayonara working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stipe doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stipe manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Stipe is in close to Sayonara's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Stipe cracks Sayonara with a solid left hand.
Stipe is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Sayonara looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jiri Sayonara showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sayonara has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: CEC 536
Date: Aug 23, 2017

#R1#
Coxall throws a low kick, looking for Sayonara's leg but Sayonara calmly moves out of range.
Coxall blocks a jab.
Coxall takes one to the side of the head.
Sayonara misses with an uppercut.
Sayonara lands a nice shot that snaps Coxall's head back.
Coxall ducks under a wild hook from Sayonara.
Sayonara swings for the body but Coxall moves out of range.
Coxall misses with a low kick.
A swing and a miss from Coxall.
Sayonara's corner calls for a 1-2. Sayonara obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Coxall is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sayonara.
Coxall tries to close the distance and clinch but Sayonara swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sayonara throws a leg kick
and Coxall makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
We've been informed that Coxall has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Coxall connects with a nice looking jab.
Sayonara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Coxall was well out of range. Poor timing from Sayonara.
Coxall lands a jab to the nose.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sayonara misses with a looping right.
Sayonara cracks Coxall with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T1#
Coxall lands the left hand.
Coxall checks a low kick from Sayonara.
Coxall misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Coxall tries a low kick but Sayonara avoids it.
Sayonara scoring well with a low kick there.
Coxall tries a head kick but it misses.
Sayonara is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Coxall jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sayonara throws a body punch but Coxall moves out of range.
Coxall displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sayonara throws out the jab.
Coxall looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice body punch from Coxall.
Sayonara misses with a hook. Coxall ducked under it nicely.
Sayonara connects with a body shot that sends Coxall's belly button to the back.
Coxall on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sayonara throws a lazy right hand but Coxall sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sayonara throws a half hearted mid kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Coxall throws a right hand that misses
and Sayonara connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
A slapping body kick lands there for Sayonara.
Coxall tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sayonara was well out of range. Poor timing from Coxall.
Sayonara jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Sayonara jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sayonara with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sayonara has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Sayonara throws a shot from downtown. Coxall moves away and avoids it.
Sayonara cracks Coxall with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Coxall uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sayonara.
Sayonara delivers a nice body kick.
Sayonara cracks the inside of Coxall's front leg.
Sayonara throws a body punch but Coxall moves out of range.
Coxall tries a quick counter leg kick but Sayonara is wise to it.
Sayonara misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A good leg kick by Coxall.
Coxall uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sayonara.
Coxall misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sayonara.
Sayonara throws a jab but it's blocked by Coxall.
Coxall lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T3#
Sayonara displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Coxall throws out the jab.
Sayonara walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Coxall gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sayonara lands with an uppercut that bounces Coxall off the cage and back into range.
Coxall scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Coxall connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice jab there from Sayonara.
Coxall takes a swing at Sayonara's ribcage but misses.
Coxall throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sayonara misses with a head kick.
Sayonara is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Coxall rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sayonara cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sayonara connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Coxall throws a head kick but Sayonara moves out of range.
Coxall pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Coxall has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Coxall there as he acknowledges the shot.#T4#
Sayonara lands a head shot.
Sayonara missing with a left hand there. Coxall was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Coxall was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Sayonara scores with a jab to the body.
Coxall wants to slow Sayonara down by chopping away at his legs.
Sayonara walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sayonara throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Coxall fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Coxall misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A big right from Sayonara misses.
Coxall looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sayonara thows a leg kick but Coxall checks it
and Coxall counters with a straight right hand.
Sayonara digs a good body shot into Coxall's ribs.
Sayonara thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Coxall takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That kick from Coxall tenderised Sayonara's leg. Sayonara is trying to keep his angry face on.
Coxall tries to close the distance and clinch but Sayonara swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Sayonara misses the target.
Sayonara uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Coxall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jiri Sayonara dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Coxall throws a push kick but Sayonara slaps the foot to one side.
Coxall closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Coxall avoids the body shot from Sayonara.
Sayonara moves forwards but Coxall connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sayonara defending well as Coxall loads up on a big left hand.
Sayonara throws a looping overhand right but Coxall ducks down to avoid it.
Jiri Sayonara is winning the standup battle so far.
Sayonara checks a leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Coxall blocks the low kick.
Sayonara throws an overhand right that lands on Coxall's shoulder, as Coxall tries to avoid the shot.
Coxall uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sayonara is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Coxall can do to turn this around?
Sayonara moves out of range of the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coxall misses with a wild body shot.
Coxall misses with the body kick
and Sayonara counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Coxall might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Sayonara has got the better of the exchanges.
Sayonara misses with a straight right.
Sayonara misses with a low kick.
A little jabbing left from Coxall on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Coxall 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.
Coxall swings for the body but Sayonara moves out of range. #T1#
Coxall lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sayonara at a distance.
Coxall is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sayonara avoids the head kick by Coxall.
Nice uppercut lands for Sayonara. That snapped Coxall's head back.
Sayonara thows a left - swing and a miss!
Coxall throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Coxall misses with a body shot.
Sayonara looks to score with a jab to the body but Coxall is just out of range.
Coxall fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sayonara manages to avoid it.
It looked like Sayonara was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Coxall.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sayonara.
Sayonara lands a jab.
A big left from Coxall misses.
Sayonara thuds his right hand into Coxall's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Coxall throws out a loose jab but Sayonara uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sayonara misses with a looping right.
Coxall swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T2#
Coxall has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sayonara finds it's way round the side to connect with Coxall's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sayonara misses with a body kick.
Coxall 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.
Coxall blocks a head kick by Sayonara.
Coxall sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sayonara.#ROC#
Coxall is rocked!
Sayonara throws a leg kick but Coxall moved away.
Sayonara lands a nice looking body shot.
Coxall digs a good hook to Sayonara's body.
Sayonara throws a lazy right hand but Coxall sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fighters circling - Coxall throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sayonara really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Coxall connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sayonara throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Coxall tries to bum rush Sayonara with a series of wild strikes but Sayonara uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sayonara looks to land a right hand but Coxall moved out of range.#T3#
Sayonara slips under a jab from Coxall.
Sayonara swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Coxall throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Coxall tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sayonara swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Coxall throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sayonara misses with a body kick.
Coxall swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sayonara works Coxall's body with a nice hook.
Nice defenses there by Coxall.
A slow jab from Sayonara misses its intended target.
Sayonara cracks the inside of Coxall's front leg.
Sayonara scores with a body shot.
Sayonara has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
A head kick misses from Coxall.
Sayonara was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Coxall misses with a body punch
and Sayonara counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Coxall keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sayonara.#CL#
Sayonara pushes Coxall up against the cage in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Coxall misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T4#
Sayonara is working Coxall over against the cage.
Sayonara blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Coxall tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sayonara scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sayonara makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Coxall fails to land.
Sayonara prevents a body shot from Coxall.
Coxall blocks an uppercut.
Sayonara can't find room to land a body shot as Coxall controls the action.
Sayonara has Coxall pushed against the cage.
Sayonara lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Coxall.
Coxall misses with a short punch on the inside.
Coxall slows down the pace here.
Coxall can't find room to land a body shot as Sayonara controls the action.
Sayonara cracks Coxall with a nice body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sayonara.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jiri Sayonara dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
A nice leg kick lands there from Sayonara.
Sayonara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Coxall.
Coxall takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nice body punch from Sayonara.
Sayonara throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Coxall sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sayonara with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sayonara 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 Coxall has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Coxall and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sayonara pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Coxall throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sayonara.
Sayonara steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Coxall.
Sayonara looks to land a right hand but Coxall moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coxall misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Coxall misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A punch lands to the side of Coxall 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sayonara cracks the inside of Coxall's front leg.
Coxall throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #T1#
Coxall looks to throw a body kick
letting Sayonara counter with a right hand.
Sayonara throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sayonara tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sayonara delivers a nice body kick.
Sayonara cracks Coxall with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Coxall clobbers Sayonara with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sayonara looks to land a body kick but Coxall moved away.
Sayonara scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Coxall's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#CL#
Sayonara gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Coxall misses with a hook from the clinch.
Coxall tries to throw a body punch but Sayonara avoids it by throwing Coxall back against the cage.
Coxall misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Sayonara breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sayonara takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
An inside leg kick from Sayonara misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sayonara, as that shot connected.
Alex Coxall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Sayonara misses the jab.
Coxall was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Coxall moves out of range of the body kick from Sayonara.
Sayonara takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Sayonara throws an overhand right that lands on Coxall's shoulder, as Coxall tries to avoid the shot.
Coxall appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Sayonara is looking to score with low kicks.
Sayonara checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sayonara throws an overhand right that lands on Coxall's shoulder, as Coxall tries to avoid the shot.
Coxall misses with a hook
and Sayonara counters with an outside leg kick.
Coxall lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Coxall moves out of range of the body kick from Sayonara.
Sayonara steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Coxall.
Coxall misses with a head kick.
Sayonara misses the shot to the body.
A good leg kick by Sayonara. #T3#
Coxall looks for the body kick but Sayonara saw that one coming.
Coxall takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Good leg kick by Sayonara there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Coxall throws a head kick that misses
and Sayonara counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Coxall throws a body punch but Sayonara moves out of range.
Coxall has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Sayonara.
Coxall takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sayonara bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sayonara keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Coxall.
Sayonara keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sayonara is looking to counter punch.
Coxall tries to land a front kick but Sayonara steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
It looked like Sayonara wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sayonara misses with a body kick.
Sayonara connects with a body shot.
Coxall misses with an uppercut
enabling Sayonara to counter with a crisp jab.
Coxall tries a head kick but it misses.
Coxall takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Good leg kick by Sayonara there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Coxall misses with a low kick.
Sayonara throwing a counter right hand but Coxall manages to avoid it.
Sayonara lands the left hand.
Coxall 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.
Coxall has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Coxall takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Coxall takes one to the chin there.
Sayonara slips a straight right by Coxall.
Sayonara throws a big shot that misses.
Sayonara throws out a loose jab but Coxall uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sayonara sets himself, and Coxall steps forward looking for the clinch! Sayonara avoids it this time.
Sayonara lands a lovely overhand right.
Coxall avoids the head kick by Sayonara.
Coxall drops his hands momentarily and Sayonara takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Coxall scores with a head kick.
Sayonara keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Coxall is still on wobbly legs! Can Sayonara finish him?
Sayonara misses with a looping right.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jiri Sayonara showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sayonara 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jiri Sayonara!
A victorious Jiri Sayonara thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: CEC 530
Date: Jul 26, 2017

#R1#
Sayonara missing with a left hand there. Doyle was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Doyle avoids the body shot from Sayonara.
Sayonara misses with a low kick.
Doyle swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sayonara throws a body punch but Doyle moves out of range.
Doyle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sayonara moves away.
Doyle takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sayonara misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Doyle counters with a low kick, right behind Sayonara 's knee.
Sayonara throws a wild body kick that Doyle sees coming a mile off.
A little feinted left hand from Doyle on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Doyle misses the jab.
Sayonara tries to land a front kick but Doyle steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Doyle appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sayonara moves out of range of the body kick from Doyle.
Doyle moves away from the strike by Sayonara.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Doyle clinches.
Doyle tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sayonara's elbow.
Doyle prevents a body shot from Sayonara.
Doyle throws a head punch that misses.
Sayonara scores with a hook to the body.
Sayonara lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Doyle backwards.
Sayonara tries to throw a body punch but Doyle avoids it by throwing Sayonara back against the cage. #T1#
Doyle tries to throw a body punch but Sayonara avoids it by throwing Doyle back against the cage.
Doyle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sayonara misses with a punch on the inside.
Sayonara can't find room to land a body shot as Doyle controls the action.
Doyle misses with the head strike.
We've been informed that Sayonara has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Sayonara misses with some punches.
Nice elbow from Doyle.
Doyle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sayonara misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sayonara lands a nice shot to the body.
Doyle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Doyle.
Sayonara lands a left hand that snaps the head of Doyle backwards.
Doyle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Doyle.#BC2#
Sayonara's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Doyle digs a good hook to Sayonara's body.
A jab from Doyle misses.
Sayonara takes a swing at Doyle's ribcage but misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Doyle takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T2#
Doyle throws the left hand but Sayonara avoids the punch easily.
Sayonara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Doyle was well out of range. Poor timing from Sayonara.
Doyle misses with a lunging right hand
and Sayonara counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sayonara is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Sayonara throws a low kick, looking for Doyle's leg but Doyle calmly moves out of range.
Doyle looks to score with a jab to the body but Sayonara is just out of range.
Sayonara throws a body punch but Doyle moves out of range.
Doyle moves out of range of the body kick from Sayonara.
Doyle avoids the body shot from Sayonara.
Doyle throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Sayonara misses with an uppercut
and Doyle counters with a body kick.
Doyle takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Doyle misses the shot to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Sayonara as he connects with a hook.
Doyle doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Doyle scores with a jab to the body.
Doyle scores with a sloppy right hand. Sayonara should have avoided that one.
Doyle is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Sayonara's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.#T3#
Nice shot by Sayonara.
Doyle throws a poor cross that misses
and Sayonara counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sayonara on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Doyle throws a jab when Sayonara was well out of range.
Sayonara looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Doyle throws a body punch but Sayonara moves out of range.
Sayonara pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Doyle. Sayonara does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice uppercut there from Doyle.
Doyle looks to land a left hand but Sayonara moved out of range nicely.
Sayonara bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sayonara buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sayonara thumps Doyle with a low kick.
Doyle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sayonara scores with a nice body kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sayonara. #T4#
Sayonara keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sayonara lands with a good body shot.
Doyle throws the left hand but Sayonara avoids the punch easily.
Doyle misses with a hook
and Sayonara counters with a nice leg kick.
Doyle looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sayonara misses with a head kick.
Doyle quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Doyle misses with a left hand
and Sayonara counters with a nice body kick.
Sayonara cracks Doyle with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sayonara throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Doyle with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Doyle falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sayonara counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Doyle misses with a looping left.
Doyle fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sayonara looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sayonara has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Doyle.
Doyle throws a low kick but Sayonara moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jiri Sayonara will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Sayonara walks into a straight right hand from Doyle.
Sayonara lands with an uppercut that bounces Doyle off the cage and back into range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Doyle. Sayonara does a little dance to reset his feet.
Doyle misses with a left hand
and Sayonara counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sayonara throws a leg kick but Doyle sees it coming and moves out of range.
Doyle bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Doyle is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sayonara.
Sayonara throws a push kick but Doyle slaps the foot to one side.
Sayonara misses with a looping left.
Doyle moves out of range of the body kick.
Sayonara lands a nice shot that snaps Doyle's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sayonara throws a leg kick but Doyle checks it.
Doyle appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sayonara scores with a leg kick.
Sayonara moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jiri Sayonara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sayonara takes one to the chin there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Doyle closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Sayonara counter with a right hand. #T1#
A big right from Doyle misses.
A shot to the body from Doyle misses
letting Sayonara counter with a right hand.
Sayonara is looking to land body kicks.
Sayonara throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Doyle counter with a right hand.
Sayonara has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Doyle scores with a leg kick.
Doyle throws the left hand but Sayonara avoids the punch easily.
Sayonara is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Doyle.
Sayonara defending well as Doyle loads up on a big left hand.
Doyle looks to land a right hand but Sayonara moved out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Doyle. Sayonara does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sayonara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Doyle moves away.
Sayonara stuns Doyle with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A low kick from Sayonara misses
and Doyle counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Doyle.
Sayonara swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sayonara fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Doyle looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sayonara tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Doyle just misses with a punch to the body.
Sayonara slips a jab from Doyle.
Sayonara throws a solid leg kick but Doyle takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sayonara.
An attempted straight right counter from Doyle misses the target.#CL#
Doyle gets a clinch.
Doyle misses with some punches.
Sayonara lands a left hand. #BC2#
Sayonara breaks from the clinch.
Sayonara throws a lazy right hand but Doyle sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sayonara swings for the body but Doyle moves out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sayonara checks a leg kick.
Doyle throws out a powerful jab.
Sayonara lunges at Doyle with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Doyle's hand.
A jab from Doyle misses. #T3#
A low kick from Sayonara is predictable there
letting Doyle counter with a right hand.
Sayonara tries to land a body kick
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Doyle counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sayonara throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sayonara misses with a hook. Doyle ducked under it nicely.
Doyle bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Doyle walks into a stiff left hand from Sayonara.
Sayonara misses with a body kick.
Sayonara keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Doyle lets loose with a powerful body kick. Sayonara will feel that in the morning.
Sayonara misses the shot to the body.
Doyle misses with a hook
and Sayonara cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sayonara throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sayonara slips under a jab from Doyle.
Jiri Sayonara seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sayonara throws a lazy body kick
and Doyle counters with a stiff right hand.
Sayonara keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Doyle.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Doyle misses the shot to the body.
Sayonara has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sayonara keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Doyle fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sayonara looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Doyle staying out of range there.
Doyle fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A big left from Sayonara misses.
Doyle ducks under a wild hook from Sayonara.
Sayonara lands a glancing blow to the side of Doyle's head.
Doyle misses with a leg kick.
Sayonara loads up on a big right hand but Doyle slips the punch.
A little feinted left hand from Doyle on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sayonara takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL2#
Sayonara darts in and clinches Doyle up against the cage.
Doyle softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Doyle digs a right hand underneath Sayonara's ribcage. Sayonara let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sayonara lands a left hand that snaps the head of Doyle backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jiri Sayonara will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Sloppy strikes from Doyle. Those never looked like landing.
Doyle bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sayonara on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Doyle tries to clinch up but Sayonara circles away and keeps his distance.
Doyle throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sayonara sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Doyle cracks a nice hook into Sayonara's ribs.
Doyle throws a poor cross that misses
and Sayonara counters with a leg kick.
Doyle misses the shot to the body.
Doyle throws a right hand that misses
letting Sayonara counter with a right hand.
Sayonara bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sayonara cracks Doyle with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sayonara throws a body kick that misses
and Doyle counters with a straight right hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sayonara darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Doyle looks to clinch
and Sayonara counters with a nice uppercut.
Sayonara throws a lazy right hand but Doyle sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
A big right from Sayonara misses.
Doyle was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Doyle tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sayonara manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sayonara throws a jab but it's blocked by Doyle.
Sayonara misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Doyle counters with a nice uppercut.
Sayonara displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Doyle throws out the jab.
Sayonara looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sayonara lands with a good body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sayonara.
Donk. Sayonara catches Doyle right on the button with a cross.
Doyle misses with a looping left.
Doyle connects with a right hand. Sayonara shakes it off.
Nice body punch from Sayonara.
Sayonara pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And Doyle counters with a quick kick to the body but Sayonara blocks it.
Doyle connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Doyle thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jimmy Doyle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Sayonara tried to score with a low kick but Doyle checks it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Doyle throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sayonara lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Doyle at a distance.
Sayonara moves out of range of the strikes.
Doyle just misses with a punch to the body.
Doyle thows a left - swing and a miss!
Doyle closes the distance looking to clinch
and Sayonara counters with a straight right hand.
Sayonara throws a sloppy head kick
and Doyle counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sayonara thinking.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Doyle crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Sayonara - the referee stops the clock and Doyle gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Sayonara. Doyle manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Sayonara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That kick from Sayonara tenderised Doyle's leg. Doyle is trying to keep his angry face on.
Doyle throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Doyle is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sayonara misses with a right hand
and Doyle counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Doyle throws a body punch but Sayonara moves out of range.
Doyle waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sayonara.
Sayonara works the jab nicely.
Sayonara cracks Doyle with a good jab.
Doyle fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sayonara moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Doyle checks the leg kick nicely there.
Doyle misses with a straight right.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sayonara 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 Doyle has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Doyle and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sayonara thumps Doyle with a low kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Doyle crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Sayonara - the referee stops the clock and Doyle gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Sayonara. Doyle manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Sayonara stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Doyle.
Doyle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Doyle takes one to the chin there.#T4#
Sayonara swats away the attempt to clinch by Doyle.
Sayonara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Doyle.
Sayonara connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good exchange - Sayonara coming out on top.
Sayonara lands a nice looking body kick.
Sayonara digs a good hook to Doyle's body.
Doyle misses with a left hand
and Sayonara counters with a stiff right hand.
Sayonara throws a sloppy body shot
and Doyle makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Doyle misses with a straight left.
A big right from Sayonara misses.
Doyle will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sayonara fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Doyle looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jiri Sayonara is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Doyle waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sayonara.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jiri Sayonara comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sayonara winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jiri Sayonara!
In his post fight interview, Jiri Sayonara gave a big smile as he said 'Yuri Boshtok sends his regards.'.

Event: EVO 317: Obliteratii vs Todd
Date: Jun 07, 2017

#R1#
Sayonara checks the leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Sayonara!
Sayonara is looking to chop away at Tallon's legs.
Tallon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sayonara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tallon moves away.
Tallon scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sayonara doesn't seem bothered though.
Sayonara on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tallon. Tallon obviously looking to wear him down.
Sayonara takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sayonara misses with a wild body shot.
Jiri Sayonara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Sayonara - that will leave a mark!
Tallon moves out of range as Sayonara strikes.
Tallon's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sayonara thuds his right hand into Tallon's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sayonara fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tallon has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sayonara's corner calls for a 1-2. Sayonara obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tallon looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tallon jabs Sayonara right on the nose. Sayonara blinks but takes it well.
Tallon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sayonara.
Sayonara lands a right hook to the body. #T1#
Tallon slips a straight right by Sayonara.
Tallon throws a front kick aimed at Sayonara's knee but Sayonara avoids it well.
A low kick from Tallon misses
and Sayonara cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sayonara stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tallon just misses with a punch to the body.
Sayonara throws a jab but it's blocked by Tallon.
Tallon misses with a wild body shot.
Tallon blocks a jab.
We've been informed that Sayonara has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Sayonara tries to bum rush Tallon with a series of wild strikes but Tallon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tallon 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 Sayonara has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sayonara and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sayonara on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tallon lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sayonara lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sayonara lands the left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sayonara throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tallon misses with a low kick. #T2#
Tallon takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sayonara slips under a jab from Tallon.
Tallon lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sayonara gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Tallon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sayonara lands a nice looking kick to the body. Tallon takes a step back to recover.
Sayonara connects with a leg kick. Tallon looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tallon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tallon on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sayonara thuds his shin into the meat of Tallon's side.
A good leg kick by Tallon.
Sayonara is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Tallon had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Tallon with a jab.
Tallon throws out a loose jab but Sayonara uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sayonara was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#CL#
Tallon closes the distance and clinches.
A left hand lands to the body for Tallon.
Sayonara tries to throw a body punch but Tallon avoids it by throwing Sayonara back against the cage.
Tallon can't find room to land a body shot as Sayonara controls the action. #T3#
Sayonara lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sayonara. #BC2#
Sayonara breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sayonara takes a swing at Tallon's ribcage but misses.
Tallon tries to counter by clinching up but Sayonara breaks away and moves out of range.#CL#
Tallon gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sayonara cracks Tallon with a nice body shot.
Tallon tries to throw a body punch but Sayonara avoids it by throwing Tallon back against the cage.
Tallon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sayonara backwards.
Tallon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sayonaras head.
Sayonara fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sayonara.
A short uppercut from Tallon.
Tallon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sayonara lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tallon.
Sayonara lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tallon backwards.
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!
Sayonara fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sayonara misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tallon cracks Sayonara with a nice body shot.#T4#
Sayonara can't find room to land a body shot as Tallon controls the action.
Sayonara struggles to land a body shot inside as Tallon controls his hands.
Tallon lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sayonara.
Tallon can't find room to land a body shot as Sayonara controls the action.
Tallon throws a head punch that misses.
Sayonara tries a body shot but Tallon blocks it.
Tallon misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Tallon fails to land.
Sayonara blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sayonara misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tallon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tallon throws a head punch that misses.
Tallon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sayonara misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sayonara working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#TD2#
Sayonara manages to pull guard. #SUB2#
Sayonara throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SU#
Tallon decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Sayonara, up you get!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jiri Sayonara dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Tallon tries to move into range but Sayonara moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tallon on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tallon avoids the body shot from Sayonara.
Sayonara throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sayonara avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tallon. Sayonara does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tallon tries to clinch but Sayonara is having none of it.
Sayonara throws a body kick that misses.
Sayonara blocks a leg kick.
Jiri Sayonara seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tallon lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tallon misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sayonara throws a jab when Tallon was well out of range.
Sayonara has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Tallon buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tallon throws a lazy right hand but Sayonara sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tallon moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSayonara.
Sayonara scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sayonara lands a jab to the nose.
Sayonara is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T1#
Sayonara takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sayonara dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tallon. That did some damage!
Tallon throws a looping overhand right but Sayonara ducks down to avoid it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Sayonara throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tallon lands with a right hand.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sayonara.
Sayonara takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sayonara lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tallon's sensitive parts.
Tallon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sayonara manages to avoid it.
Sayonara lands a glancing blow to the side of Tallon's head.
Tallon throws a head kick but Sayonara moves out of range.
Tallon throws a head kick but Sayonara moves out of range.
Sayonara checks the leg kick.
Tallon fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tallon tries to clinch but Sayonara moves out of range. #T2#
A jab from Sayonara does it's job there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sayonara bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tallon's head backwards.
Sayonara throws a lazy right hand but Tallon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sayonara dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circling - Sayonara throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tallon wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Tallon scoring well with a low kick there.
Tallon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sayonara has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tallon looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sayonara takes a swing at Tallon's ribcage but misses.
Nice uppercut there from Sayonara.
Sayonara circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tallon connects with a body shot that sends Sayonara's belly button to the back.
Tallon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sayonara.
Tallon digs a good body shot into Sayonara's ribs.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sayonara, as that shot connected.
Sayonara lands the left hand.#T3#
Tallon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sayonara throws the kick towards the body but Tallon avoids it.
Sayonara displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tallon throws out the jab.
Sayonara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sayonara fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#CL#
Tallon drives through and clinches with Sayonara against the cage.
Sayonara swings wildly with an uppercut but Tallon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sayonara struggles to land a body shot inside as Tallon controls his hands.
A hook to the body from Tallon.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tallon.
Sayonara blocks an uppercut.
Sayonara misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tallon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Tallon as the two fighters clinch.
A short right from Tallon on the inside.
Tallon lands with a short shot to the head.
Tallon misses with a hook to the ribs. #T4#
Sayonara tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tallon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sayonara's elbow.
Tallon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Tallon.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sayonara misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tallon blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Sayonara.
Sayonara throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tallon.
A left hand lands to the body for Tallon.
Sayonara swings wildly with an uppercut but Tallon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sayonara blocks an uppercut.
Tallon lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sayonara or not.
Sayonara struggles to land a body shot inside as Tallon controls his hands.
Tallon misses with a punch to the body.
Tallon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sean Tallon has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sayonara blocks an uppercut.
Sayonara blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jiri Sayonara will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3##CL#
Tallon gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tallon digs a right hand into Sayonara's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sayonara's gas tank.
Tallon misses with a body punch.
Tallon tries to throw a body punch but Sayonara avoids it by throwing Tallon back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tallon.
Tallon struggles to land a body shot inside as Sayonara controls his hands.
Sayonara blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sayonara tries to throw a body punch but Tallon avoids it by throwing Sayonara back against the cage.
Sayonara fails to pull guard.
Tallon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tallon has a couple of punches blocked by Sayonara.
Tallon misses with a punch to the body.
A short body shot lands from Sayonara as the two fighters clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tallon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sayonaras head.
Sayonara misses with a punch to the body.
Sayonara blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tallon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sayonara tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tallon's elbow.
Sayonara scores with a shot to the side of Tallon's head.
Sayonara can't find room to land a body shot as Tallon controls the action. #T1#
Tallon tries a body shot but Sayonara blocks it.
Sayonara's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tallon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tallon tries to throw a body punch but Sayonara avoids it by throwing Tallon back against the cage.
Sayonara scores with a shoulder strike.
Tallon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tallon lands a nice uppercut.
Tallon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tallon lands a shoulder strike.
Sayonara tries a body shot but Tallon blocks it.
Sayonara will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Tallon up against the cage.
Tallon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tallon scores with a shot to the side of Sayonara's head.
Tallon can't find room to land a body shot as Sayonara controls the action.
Tallon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sayonara prevents a body shot from Tallon.
Tallon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Sayonara tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sayonara lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Sayonara fails to land.
Tallon has a couple of punches blocked by Sayonara.
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!
Tallon can't find room to land a body shot as Sayonara controls the action.
Tallon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tallon lands a shot to the body.
Sayonara lands a shot to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Sayonara fails to land.
Sayonara tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tallon's elbow.
Tallon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sayonara scores with a shot to the side of Tallon's head.
Sayonara is working Tallon over against the cage.
Sayonara cracks Tallon with a nice body shot.
Tallon cracks Sayonara with a nice body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sayonara.
Sayonara swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tallon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tallon misses with a body punch. #T3#
Tallon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sayonara backwards.
Tallon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sayonara's elbow.
Sayonara fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Tallon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tallon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sayonara doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stalling in the clinch from Sayonara.
Sayonara misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sayonara tries a body shot but Tallon blocks it.
Sayonara fails to pull guard.
Sean Tallon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jiri Sayonara.
Sayonara is looking to control Tallon's arms but Tallon gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sayonara has his back to the cage.
Tallon stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A body shot lands from Tallon.
Tallon digs a right hand into Sayonara's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sayonara's gas tank.
Sayonara takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tallon.
Sayonara blocks a body shot from Tallon.
Tallon blocks an uppercut.
Tallon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T4#
A short right from Tallon.
Tallon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sayonara backwards.
Sayonara tries to throw a body punch but Tallon avoids it by throwing Sayonara back against the cage.
Tallon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tallon working aggressively here.
Sayonara tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tallon's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Sayonara fails to land.
Tallon lands a shot to the body.
Tallon makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sayonara struggles to land a body shot inside as Tallon controls his hands.
Sayonara lands with a short shot to the head.
Tallon struggles to land a body shot inside as Sayonara controls his hands.
Sayonara lands a right hand.
Tallon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tallon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tallon tries to throw a body punch but Sayonara avoids it by throwing Tallon back against the cage.
Tallon lands with a left to the head.
Tallon lands with a light punch inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Sayonara.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sean Tallon clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
Tallon lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sayonara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tallon swings for the body but Sayonara moves out of range.
A shot to the liver by Tallon. Beautiful body shot.#CL#
Tallon clinches up against the cage.
Sayonara prevents a body shot from Tallon.
Tallon scores with a hook to the body.
Sayonara lands with a right to the head.
Tallon misses with a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Tallon as the two fighters clinch.
Sayonara misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tallon tries to throw a body punch but Sayonara avoids it by throwing Tallon back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tallon can't find room to land a body shot as Sayonara controls the action.
A body shot lands from Tallon.
Sayonara is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tallon.
Sayonara scores with a shoulder strike.
Sayonara wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tallon has him pressed against the cage.
Sayonara tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Tallon tries a body shot but Sayonara blocks it.
Sayonara misses with a body punch.
Sayonara lands an uppercut.
Tallon tries to work over Sayonara's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Still in the clinch, Tallon scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sayonara softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tallon digs a right hand underneath Sayonara's ribcage. Sayonara let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tallon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sayonara tries to throw a body punch but Tallon avoids it by throwing Sayonara back against the cage.
Sayonara working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sayonara misses with some punches.
Tallon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tallon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tallon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tallon.
Tallon stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Still in the clinch, Tallon scores with a nice short uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tallon working some nice short punches in the clinch.#ROC#
Sayonara is rocked!#T2#
A short uppercut from Tallon.
Sayonara is still on wobbly legs! Can Tallon finish him?
Tallon lands a left hand.
Tallon lands a shot to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Tallon.
Tallon pushes Sayonara against the cage. Tallon is working some dirty boxing. Tallon pushes off with a quick right hook! Sayonara goes down! Sayonara tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Tallon moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sean Tallon!
Sean Tallon thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: EVO 05242017
Date: May 24, 2017

#R1#
Ramos throws a combination that misses
enabling Sayonara to counter with a crisp jab.
Ramos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sayonara.
Ramos drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sayonara sprawls and moves away.
Ramos rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sayonara counters with a thumping low kick.
Ramos misses with a shot to the body
and Sayonara counters with a nice leg kick.
Ramos misses with a jab to the body
enabling Sayonara to counter with a crisp jab.
Ramos throws a lazy right hand but Sayonara sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sayonara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sayonara scores with a jab to the body.
Tony Ramos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ramos cracks a nice hook into Sayonara's ribs.
Sayonara looks to score with a jab to the body but Ramos is just out of range.
Ramos misses with a right hand
and Sayonara counters with a stiff right hand.
Ramos shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sayonara defends it nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sayonara pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T1#
Jab by Sayonara.
Ramos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sayonara manages to avoid it.#TD#
Ramos throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Sayonara was covering up waiting for the punch and Ramos finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Ramos lands a couple of elbows.
Sayonara avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sayonara is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ramos is in close to Sayonara's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Sayonara trying to keep a closed guard but Ramos is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Sayonara is looking for a triangle but Ramos pushes his legs off easily. #T2#
Ramos showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Sayonara pulls Ramos in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Sayonara has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ramos can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ramos scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ramos scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB2#
Sayonara looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Ramos is defending well. Sayonara quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Ramos has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Sayonara celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jiri Sayonara!
A victorious Jiri Sayonara thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: EVO 05102017
Date: May 10, 2017

#R1#
Sayonara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ng manages to avoid it.
Sayonara throws out a leg kick but Ng moves out of range and Sayonara only half commits.
Ng takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ng lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ng tries a head kick but it misses.
Sayonara scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Charles Ng seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ng swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sayonara.#CUT2#
It looks like Jiri Sayonara has been cut.
Sayonara works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A jab from Ng misses.
Sayonara quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Sayonara 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.
Sayonara misses with a body shot.
Sayonara buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've been informed that Ng has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Sayonara misses with a wild body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ng looks to land a right hand but Sayonara moved out of range.
Sayonara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ng was well out of range. Poor timing from Sayonara.#T1#
Sayonara connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#KD2#
Ng lands a big head kick that sends Sayonara tumbling to the mat! Ng takes a step backwards and waves Sayonara back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Sayonara throws a low kick but Ng moves out of range easily.
Ng throws a lazy head kick
and Sayonara makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Ng really felt that one!
Sayonara keeps the fight on the outside.
Sayonara is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #ROC2#
Sayonara is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ng cracks a nice hook into Sayonara's ribs.
Sayonara throws a leg kick that misses.
Sayonara staying out of range there.
Ng just misses with a punch to the body.
Ng misses with a hook.#CL2#
Ng clinches.
Ng scores with a shoulder strike.
Ng throws a punch but it's blocked by Sayonara.
Ng blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ng tries to land a knee to the head but Sayonara blocks with his arms. #T2#
Ng blocks a body shot from Sayonara.
Sayonara managing to block the knees to the body from Ng.
Sayonara lands an uppercut.
Sayonara tries to throw a body punch but Ng avoids it by throwing Sayonara back against the cage.
Ng doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ng lands with a right to the head.
Ng lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sayonara goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ng utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ng.
A right handed body shot lands from Sayonara.
Ng has a couple of punches blocked by Sayonara.
Sayonara blocks an uppercut.
Sayonara lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sayonara tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sayonara lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ng lands a shoulder strike.
Ng misses with a knee to the head.
Ng fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sayonara misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sayonara tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Sayonara tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sayonara avoiding damage as Ng throws knees to the body.
Sayonara managing to block the knees to the body from Ng.
Sayonara tries to throw a body punch but Ng avoids it by throwing Sayonara back against the cage.
Sayonara misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ng swings wildly with an uppercut but Sayonara uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sayonara goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sayonara scores with a shot to the side of Ng's head.
Sayonara can't find room to land a body shot as Ng controls the action.
Ng connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sayonara's face.
Sayonara can't find room to land a body shot as Ng controls the action.
Ng scores with a shot to the side of Sayonara's head.
Oh Sayonara is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ng misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ng misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sayonara.
Ng tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ng putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sayonara in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Ng lands on the inside with an uppercut. #CUT2#
Jiri Sayonara's cut is getting worse.
Sayonara misses with a body punch.
Ng pushes Sayonara against the cage. Ng is working some dirty boxing. Ng pushes off with a quick right hook! Sayonara goes down! Sayonara tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Ng moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charles Ng!
In his post fight interview, Charles Ng started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: EVO 306:Bashoro vs Obliteratii
Date: Mar 29, 2017

#R1#
Sayonara moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sayonara tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jokinen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jokinen.
Sayonara looks to score with a jab to the body but Jokinen is just out of range.
Jokinen ducks under a wild hook from Sayonara.#TD2#
Jokinen 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.
Jokinen advances position into side control!
Jokinen tries to advance to mount but can't.
Sayonara is holding Jokinen down, trying to stall.
Jokinen taking a break here but Sayonara is having none of it and regains half guard.
Sayonara tries to roll over but Jokinen keeps him under control.
Jokinen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T1#
Jokinen is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Jokinen trying to control the action but Sayonara is working from the bottom.
Sayonara wants to get back to full guard.
Sayonara trying to control from the bottom.
Jokinen trying to control from Sayonara's half guard. Sayonara has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Jokinen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sayonara swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sayonara has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Jokinen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jokinen wants to control from the top but Sayonara keeps moving. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jokinen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sayonara swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sayonara is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jokinen wants to control from the top but Sayonara keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sayonara scores with a nice strike.
Sayonara takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#TD2#
Jokinen closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Sayonara to the mat! Sayonara manages to get full guard.
Jokinen tries to free his leg and advance position but Sayonara is retaining full guard.
Sayonara is pulling down on Jokinen's head to control his posture.
Jokinen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T3##SUB#
Sayonara is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jokinen is looking to work some ground and pound but Sayonara has wrist control.
Jokinen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sayonara holds on and takes a little breather.
Sayonara keeping moving, preventing Jokinen from controlling successfully.
Jokinen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jokinen is pushing down on Sayonara's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sayonara is fighting to maintain full guard but Jokinen has managed to sneak the leg through.#T4#
Jokinen trying to control the action but Sayonara is working from the bottom.
Sayonara wants to control but Jokinen is keeping busy.
Sayonara is controlling Jokinen's trapped leg to prevent Jokinen from advancing to side control.
Jokinen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sayonara does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sayonara is looking to control Jokinen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sayonara avoid being mounted?
Jokinen passes to full mount!
Sayonara is squirming around, avoiding Jokinen's attempts to control the action.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jokinen punishing his opponent with strikes.
Sayonara manages to regain half guard. Good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ode Jokinen dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Sayonara ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jokinen scoring well with a low kick there.
Sayonara blocks a jab.
Sayonara scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jokinen moves out of range of the leg kick from Sayonara.
A cross from Sayonara lands.
Sayonara throws a jab when Jokinen was well out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sayonara.
Sayonara avoids the body shot from Jokinen.
Sayonara keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jokinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Sayonara wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sayonara defending well as Jokinen loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sayonara tries to land a front kick but Jokinen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jokinen lands a slapping body shot.
Sayonara takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Jokinen moves away from the strike by Sayonara.
An inside leg kick lands from Jokinen.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Jokinen shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jokinen showed some decent athleticism there. #T1#
Sayonara is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jokinen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jokinen's back!#SUB#
Sayonara is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Jokinen defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Sayonara gets his hands free as Jokinen looks to control.
Sayonara controlling well, preventing Jokinen from escaping the position. #SUB#
Sayonara is persistently looking for the submission but Jokinen is defending it well. #SUB#
Jokinen is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Sayonara gets his way! #SUB#
Sayonara working for a choke but Jokinen is defending well. #T2#
Sayonara gets his hands free as Jokinen looks to control.
Sayonara controlling from the back.
Jokinen is defending well here and trying to improve his position. #SUB#
Jokinen fending off the submission attempt from Sayonara.
Jokinen trying to control the hands but Sayonara breaks the grip. #SUB#
Sayonara is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Jokinen is defending well though. Sayonara let's go of the attempt for now.
Jokinen tries to escape the position. #T3#
Sayonara trying to control.
Jokinen tries to roll but Sayonara sticks to his back.
Jokinen trying to control but not successfully.
Jokinen looking very determined here, making life difficult for Sayonara.
Sayonara has the hooks in. Jokinen is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
Sayonara looking for the RNC.
Jokinen manages to reverse the position and now he's in Sayonara's guard. Nice work there by Jokinen. #SUB#
Sayonara escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jokinen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T4##SUB#
Sayonara is looking for a triangle but Jokinen pushes his legs off easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sayonara is on top in guard. #REVR#
Jokinen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sayonara's guard. #REVB#
Jokinen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sayonara's head.
Ode Jokinen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sayonara trying to keep a closed guard but Jokinen is proving a slippery customer.
Jokinen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jokinen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sayonara is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Jokinen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Jiri Sayonara will probably get the nod.
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#
Jokinen throws a shot to the body.
Sayonara with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jokinen to score with a decent uppercut.
Sayonara scores with a hook.
Sayonara throws a wild body kick that Jokinen sees coming a mile off.
And Jokinen tries to counter it with a takedown but Sayonara pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Jokinen defending well as Sayonara loads up on a big left hand.
Jokinen misses with a looping right.
Sayonara thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sayonara throws the left hand but Jokinen avoids the punch easily.
Ode Jokinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sayonara lands with a shot to the body.
Jokinen takes a swing at Sayonara's ribcage but misses.
Sayonara uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jokinen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sayonara keeps Jokinen at a distance using the push kick.
Sayonara throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jokinen with a hook.
Jokinen misses with a wild body shot.
Sayonara tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jokinen is able to avoid easily.
Jokinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T1#
Jokinen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sayonara misses with a body shot.
Sayonara keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jokinen.
Jokinen shoots in looking for a takedown but Sayonara manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jokinen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sayonara throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jokinen thuds a left hand into Sayonara's body.
Sayonara thuds his shin into the meat of Jokinen's side.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jokinen.
Jokinen misses with a low kick.
Sayonara was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Sayonara slips a jab from Jokinen.
Jokinen jabs Sayonara to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sayonara misses with an uppercut. Jokinen saw that one coming.
Sayonara lands a jab.
Sayonara misses with a body kick.
Sayonara lands with a hook. Jokinen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sayonara swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
Sayonara uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jokinen.
Jokinen ducks under a wild hook from Sayonara.
Jokinen feints the counter takedown.
Jokinen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sayonara slips a jab from Jokinen.
Sayonara walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sayonara cracks Jokinen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sayonara lands a nice looking body kick.
Nice jab there from Sayonara.
Jokinen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jokinen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sayonara misses with a low kick.
Sayonara throws a low kick but Jokinen moves out of range easily.
Jokinen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sayonara. Sayonara obviously looking to wear him down.
Sayonara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jokinen.
Jokinen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T3#
Jokinen connects with a jab.
Jokinen lands a jab to the head.
Sayonara misses with a hook. Jokinen ducked under it nicely.
Jokinen lands a leg kick that knocks Sayonara off balance momentarily.
Jokinen connects with a solid leg kick.
Sayonara throws a body kick that misses.
Jokinen thuds his right hand into Sayonara's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Sayonara enables Jokinen to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Sayonara manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Sayonara will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jokinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Sayonara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jokinen sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jokinen working some strikes from top position.
Jokinen looking to sit in guard and control but Sayonara gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jokinen looking to control.
Sayonara trying to control but Jokinen is working from the bottom.
Jokinen controls Sayonara momentarily but Sayonara frees himself.
Jokinen wants to sweep but no luck.
Jokinen keeping full guard, as Sayonara tries to pass.
Jokinen keeping moving, preventing Sayonara from controlling successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jiri Sayonara.
I think Sayonara has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jiri Sayonara!
Jiri Sayonara decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: EVO 303: Tsoi vs Saibot
Date: Mar 09, 2017

#R1##TD2#
Ramos looking to score a takedown here. Sayonara is defending well but Ramos drives through and ends up in Sayonara's guard.#SUB#
Sayonara working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ramos doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ramos manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ramos postures up and lands a big shot to Sayonara's brow.
Ramos keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sayonara's head.
Ramos throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ramos is looking to work some ground and pound but Sayonara has wrist control.
Sayonara preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ramos looking to sit in guard and control but Sayonara gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Ramos has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ramos is trying to keep Sayonara in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sayonara's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ramos wants to control the position but Sayonara says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Ramos is looking for a sweep. Sayonara is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1##SUB#
Sayonara is looking for a kimura here.
Ramos gets full guard.
Ramos trying to keep a closed guard but Sayonara is proving a slippery customer.
We've been hearing good reports from Sayonara's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Ramos is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Ramos looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sayonara is one step ahead there.
Sayonara trying to control but Ramos is working from the bottom.
Ramos is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ramos looking for a sweep. Not yet Ramos , not yet.
Sayonara wants to control from the top but Ramos keeps moving. #SUB2#
Sayonara got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ramos has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sayonara has managed to get both his arms back between Ramos 's legs - danger averted.
Ramos wants to sweep here but Sayonara controlling him for the moment.
Ramos bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sayonara's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Sayonara had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ramos defends it easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ramos accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3#
Ramos trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sayonara tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ramos trying to control but Sayonara is working from the bottom.
Ramos is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ramos distracts Sayonara with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ramos trying to control but Sayonara is working from the bottom.
Ramos postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ramos works over Sayonara with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB#
Ramos got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sayonara has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ramos has managed to get both his arms back between Sayonara's legs - danger averted.#T4#
Ramos chips away with some ground and pound.
Ramos scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ramos throws a strike but Sayonara rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Sayonara won't allow Ramos to sweep him here.
Sayonara trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ramos looking for a sweep. Not yet Ramos , not yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ramos seems keen to control Sayonara's posture.
Sayonara looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tony Ramos dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Sayonara thuds a left hand into Ramos 's body.
Ramos tries to close the distance and clinch but Sayonara swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ramos shoots in looking for a takedown. Sayonara tries to sprawl out of it but Ramos keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sayonara manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ramos throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sayonara counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sayonara takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sayonara wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sayonara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ramos .
Ramos connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sayonara momentarily. #TD2#
Sayonara gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ramos to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Tony Ramos has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sayonara trying to control the position. #T1#
Ramos wants to pass the guard but Sayonara is keeping the position.
Ramos scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sayonara looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ramos is one step ahead there.
Ramos is in close to Sayonara's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ramos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ramos accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ramos scoring with some ground and pound.
Sayonara controls Ramos momentarily but Ramos frees himself. #SUB#
Ramos avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T2#
Ramos throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Sayonara is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Sayonara throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sayonara lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ramos is on top in guard. #REVB#
Ramos slips nicely into half guard.#T3##SUB#
Sayonara actively working from the bottom here.
Ground and pound from Ramos .
Ramos lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ramos connects with a nice short shot to Sayonara's temple.
Ramos tries to pass to full mount but Sayonara defends it.
Ramos is nestled in close to Sayonara, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Sayonara wants to control but Ramos is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4##SUB#
Sayonara actively working from the bottom here.
Ramos lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Sayonara gets back to full guard.
Ramos throws an elbow that misses. Sayonara uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ramos 's guard. Nice move by Sayonara!#REVR#
Sayonara postures up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ramos is on top in guard. #REVB##SUB#
Sayonara throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Ramos avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tony Ramos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Sayonara avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ramos misses with a double jab.
Ramos throws the left hand but Sayonara avoids the punch easily.
Ramos lands a right hook to the body.
Ramos shoots in but no luck this time.
Sayonara works the jab nicely.
Ramos fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ramos throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Sayonara to counter with a crisp jab.
Ramos listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sayonara moves out of range of the strikes.
Ramos slips under a jab.
Ramos is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Sayonara.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ramos lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sayonara circles away quickly and effectively.
Sayonara looks to land a body kick but Ramos moved away.
Sayonara pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ramos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sayonara avoids the body shot from Ramos . #T1#
Sayonara scores with the left hand. Ramos knows he should have avoided that one.
Ramos throws a hook to the side of Sayonara's head but Sayonara sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ramos doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ramos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ramos stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ramos missing with a left hand there. Sayonara was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jiri Sayonara is winning the standup battle so far.
Sayonara throws a shot from downtown. Ramos moves away and avoids it.
Ramos tries to clinch but Sayonara moves out of range.
Sayonara quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Ramos moves away from the strike by Sayonara.
Ramos slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ramos .
Sayonara is looking to counter punch.
Jiri Sayonara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Ramos .
Ramos throws a jab when Sayonara was well out of range.
Ramos misses with an uppercut. Sayonara saw that one coming.
Sayonara defending well as Ramos loads up on a big left hand.
Sayonara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ramos manages to avoid it.#T2#
Sayonara bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sayonara scores with a hook to the body. Ramos takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ramos misses with a straight left.
Ramos throws a shot from downtown. Sayonara moves away and avoids it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ramos dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ramos throws a big shot that misses.
Ramos throws a looping overhand right but Sayonara ducks down to avoid it.
Ramos takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ramos stuns Sayonara with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sayonara ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tony Ramos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ramos shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ramos doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ramos cracks Sayonara with an open hand slap.
Sayonara tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ramos works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ramos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sayonara is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T3#
Sayonara with a hook.
Sayonara throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ramos stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ramos shoots in and drives through. Sayonara sprawls well.
Sayonara circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ramos swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sayonara moves away from the strike by Ramos .
Sayonara swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ramos just misses with a punch to the body.
Sayonara scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Good shot there by Ramos .
A jab from Ramos misses.
Jab by Ramos .
Ramos tries to clinch up but Sayonara circles away and keeps his distance.
Sayonara connects with a nice looking jab.
Sayonara swings for the body but Ramos moves out of range.
Sayonara blocks a jab.
Ramos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sayonara. #T4#
Ramos throws a jab but it's blocked by Sayonara.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sayonara cracks the inside of Ramos 's front leg.
Ramos misses with a straight right.
Sayonara throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ramos on the side of the head.
Sayonara swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ramos tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
No joy there for Ramos , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ramos moves out of range of the body kick.
Sayonara throws a jab when Ramos was well out of range.
Sayonara takes a swing at Ramos 's ribcage but misses.
Ramos lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ramos lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ramos looks to land a left hand but Sayonara moved out of range nicely.
Ramos slips a jab from Sayonara.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sayonara.
Sayonara slips a jab from Ramos .
Ramos lands a nice looking body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Tony Ramos just about did enough to take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Sayonara takes a swing at Ramos 's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ramos . Sayonara does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sayonara takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice shot by Ramos .
Sayonara uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ramos .
Sayonara thuds his right hand into Ramos 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sayonara scores with a head kick. Ramos tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Sayonara slips under a jab.
Sayonara is looking to counter punch.
Sayonara throws a body shot but no joy.
Sayonara moves out of range of the strikes.
Ramos misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good exchange - Ramos coming out on top.
Ramos looks to score with a jab to the body but Sayonara is just out of range.
Sayonara throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ramos sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It seemed like Ramos was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sayonara jabs Ramos right on the nose. Ramos blinks but takes it well.
Sayonara just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Ramos closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sayonara throws an overhand right that lands on Ramos 's shoulder, as Ramos tries to avoid the shot.
Ramos lands a nice shot to the body.
Ramos throws a poor cross that misses
and Sayonara counters with an outside leg kick.
Sayonara throws a body shot but no joy.
Ramos looks to score with a jab to the body but Sayonara is just out of range.
Sayonara misses with a hook. Ramos ducked under it nicely.
Sayonara ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ramos looks to land a right hand but Sayonara moved out of range.
Sayonara throwing a counter right hand but Ramos manages to avoid it.
Sayonara darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ramos uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sayonara.
Ramos changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A punch combination from Ramos misses.
Ramos takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sayonara lands a nice hook to Ramos 's body. Ramos takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A slow jab from Ramos misses its intended target.
Ramos swings for the body but Sayonara moves out of range. #T2##CL2#
Ramos closes the distance and pushes Sayonara back into the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sayonara misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sayonara lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Sayonara fails to land.
Ramos struggles to land a body shot inside as Sayonara controls his hands.
Ramos blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sayonara gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ramos .
Sayonara misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sayonara misses with a body punch.
Ramos has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sayonara is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Sayonara lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ramos lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sayonara backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Sayonara fails to land.
Sayonara prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jiri Sayonara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Ramos .
Ramos throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #T3#
Sayonara misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sayonara lands with a light punch inside.
Ramos takes an elbow to the temple.
Sayonara scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sayonara misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sayonara misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Ramos .
Sayonara's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ramos struggles to land a body shot inside as Sayonara controls his hands.
Ramos is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sayonara is keeping busy.#TD2#
Ramos turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Ramos is chipping away with strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ramos grinds an elbow into Sayonara's temple.
Sayonara is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4#
Ramos throws an elbow but Sayonara slips to the side and avoids it well.
Ramos is looking to take a break and control but Sayonara is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sayonara is looking for a sweep.
Sayonara is trying to control Ramos 's posture but Ramos avoids it.
Ramos looks up at the clock and then as Sayonara takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Ramos smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Sayonara is trying to improve his position.
Ramos is looking to take a break and control but Sayonara is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Tony Ramos will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Ramos has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sayonara finds it's way round the side to connect with Ramos 's head.
Ramos takes a swing at Sayonara's ribcage but misses.
Sayonara appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ramos connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sayonara's hands.
Sayonara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ramos .
Sayonara moves out of range of the strikes.
Sayonara swings for the body but Ramos moves out of range.
Ramos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sayonara misses with a low kick.
Sayonara lands a really nice looking cross but Ramos seems unphased.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramos rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sayonara counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ramos misses with a few strikes there. #TD2#
Ramos throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Sayonara tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ramos is in Sayonara's guard.#SUB#
Sayonara throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Sayonara is looking for a triangle but Ramos pushes his legs off easily.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.#T1#
Sayonara manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ramos manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Ramos 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#
Ramos trying to control from half guard but Sayonara is working away.
Sayonara wants to improve his position but Ramos is controlling well.
Ramos takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Jiri Sayonara has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Sayonara is trying to maintain the position but Ramos is very close to passing his half guard.
Ramos looks to land a strike but Sayonara avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Ramos trying to control the position from guard on top but Sayonara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ramos stands up over Sayonara, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
Sayonara is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ramos is aware though and is defending well.
Sayonara is trying to keep Ramos in close.
Sayonara throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Ramos content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T3#
Ramos lands a couple of digs.
Ramos keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sayonara's head.#SUB#
Sayonara had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ramos defends it easily.
Sayonara avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ramos is in close to Sayonara's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ramos working some strikes from top position.
Ramos with a nice head shot there.
Ramos scoring with punches to the head and body. #ROC2#
Sayonara is rocked!
Ramos distracts Sayonara with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Oh Sayonara is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ramos loads up on a big left hand. Sayonara felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Ramos looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Sayonara can't hide his disappointment, as Ramos celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tony Ramos !

Event: EVO 301: Obliteratii vs Baba
Date: Feb 24, 2017

#R1#
Sayonara ducks under a wild hook from Jokinen.
Sayonara has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Jokinen is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Sayonara scores with a kick to the body.
Sayonara tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jokinen scores with a head kick. Sayonara tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CUT#
It looks like Jiri Sayonara has been cut.
Jokinen misses with a takedown attempt - Sayonara sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A swing and a miss from Sayonara.
Sayonara thumps Jokinen with a low kick.
Sayonara lands with an uppercut that bounces Jokinen off the cage and back into range.
Jokinen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sayonara checks a leg kick.
Sayonara ducks under a wild hook from Jokinen.
Sayonara misses with a double jab #TD#
and Jokinen counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jokinen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Jokinen stopping the sweep attempt from Sayonara.#T1#
Jokinen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sayonara swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sayonara can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jokinen controls the pace.
Jokinen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jokinen stands up over Sayonara, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sayonara working a defensive guard here.
Jokinen works over Sayonara with some ground and pound from guard.
Jokinen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Sayonara is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jokinen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jokinen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
Jokinen content to stall in guard here.
Sayonara keeping moving, preventing Jokinen from controlling successfully.
Sayonara is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jokinen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sayonara working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jokinen. #SUB2#
Sayonara working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jokinen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jokinen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3#
Jokinen looking to sit in guard and control but Sayonara gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Sayonara controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sayonara preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Jokinen looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Sayonara passes into half guard.
Jokinen tries to get to full guard but Sayonara has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Sayonara is working for a submission of some sort.
Jokinen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T4##SUB#
Sayonara avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jokinen is trying to keep Sayonara in close.
Jokinen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Jokinen stands up over Sayonara, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sayonara preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jokinen wants to control from the top but Sayonara keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ode Jokinen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jiri Sayonara's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##CL2#
Sayonara closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sayonara lands a shot to the body.
Sayonara throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sayonara tries a body shot but Jokinen blocks it.
Jokinen scores with a shoulder strike.
Sayonara lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sayonara gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jokinen.
Sayonara lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jokinen backwards.
Sayonara swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sayonara doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sayonara tries a body shot but Jokinen blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sayonara can't find room to land a body shot as Jokinen controls the action.
Sayonara lands an uppercut.
Jokinen swings wildly with an uppercut but Sayonara uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jokinen has a couple of punches blocked by Sayonara.
Jokinen blocks a body shot from Sayonara. #BC#
Jokinen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Sayonara misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jokinen throws a shot from downtown. Sayonara moves away and avoids it.
Sayonara thinks about the counter body kick.
Sayonara swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jokinen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sayonara slips under a jab from Jokinen.
Sayonara just misses with a punch to the body.
Sayonara waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jokinen.
Jokinen throws a right hand that misses
letting Sayonara counter with a right hand.
Sayonara tries a low kick but Jokinen avoids it.
Sayonara lands a leg kick that knocks Jokinen off balance momentarily.
Sayonara feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jokinen's calf.
Jiri Sayonara seems to be getting the better of the standup.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jokinen.
Sayonara throws a leg kick
and Jokinen makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Jokinen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sayonara stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jokinen throws a chopping leg kick but Sayonara manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T2#
A big right from Sayonara misses.
Jokinen avoids the head kick by Sayonara.
Sayonara throws a push kick but Jokinen slaps the foot to one side.
Jokinen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sayonara scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sayonara lands a nice shot that snaps Jokinen's head back. #TD#
Jokinen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Sayonara trying to control the position.
Sayonara is adopting a defensive guard.
Jokinen trying to control but Sayonara is working from the bottom.
Jokinen trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Sayonara manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB##T3#
Sayonara trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sayonara postures up.
Sayonara stands and throws Jokinen's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Jokinen is being controlled here.
Ode Jokinen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jokinen gets back to half guard.
Sayonara content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Jokinen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sayonara is thwarting Jokinen's attempts to control the position.
Sayonara passes into side control, despite Jokinen's attempt to control the position.
Jokinen is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Sayonara is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Jokinen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sayonara scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Jokinen?
Jokinen regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jiri Sayonara showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jiri Sayonara's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Sayonara throws a leg kick but Jokinen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jokinen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sayonara uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jokinen.
Sayonara follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Sayonara takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jokinen avoids a kick to the body.
Jokinen checks a low kick from Sayonara.
Jokinen throws a leg kick
and Sayonara counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jokinen closes the distance and clinches up with Sayonara, looking for a takedown. Jokinen pushes Sayonara against the cage but Sayonara circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jokinen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sayonara is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Sayonara misses with a body kick.
A swing and a miss from Jokinen.
Sayonara was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sayonara throws an overhand right that lands on Jokinen's shoulder, as Jokinen tries to avoid the shot.
A swing and a miss from Sayonara.
Sayonara slips under a jab.
Sayonara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jokinen pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Sayonara looks to score with a jab to the body but Jokinen is just out of range.
Sayonara on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jokinen. Jokinen obviously looking to wear him down.
Sayonara comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A low kick from Sayonara is predictable there
and Jokinen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sayonara takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jokinen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A low kick from Jokinen is predictable there
and Sayonara counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jokinen has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Sayonara.
Jokinen misses with a left hand
and Sayonara makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jokinen throws a body shot but no joy.
Sayonara is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A slapping body kick lands there for Jokinen.
Jiri Sayonara is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sayonara missing with a left hand there. Jokinen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jokinen misses with a low kick.
Jokinen misses with a hook
and Sayonara counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jokinen 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 Sayonara has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sayonara and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jokinen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sayonara sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sayonara dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jokinen. That did some damage!
Jokinen throws a good cross that connects.
Jokinen misses with a hook.
Sayonara throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jokinen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jokinen misses with a wild body shot.
Sayonara throws a push kick but Jokinen slaps the foot to one side.
Jokinen is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Sayonara's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Jab by Sayonara.
Jokinen 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.
Sayonara stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jokinen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sayonara throws a hook but Jokinen blocks it.
Sayonara misses with a body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Jokinen misses the target.#T3#
Jokinen misses with an uppercut
and Sayonara counters with a nice uppercut.
Jokinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sayonara connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sayonara has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sayonara keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jokinen.
Sayonara lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jokinen misses the jab.
A jab from Sayonara does it's job there.
Jokinen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jokinen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sayonara under the eye.
Sayonara tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sayonara takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jokinen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jokinen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sayonara makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sayonara misses with a right hand
and Jokinen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jokinen chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T4#
Sayonara connects with a single shot there.
Jokinen throws a looping overhand right but Sayonara ducks down to avoid it.
Jokinen throws an overhand right that lands on Sayonara's shoulder, as Sayonara tries to avoid the shot.
Sayonara connects with a crisp jab.
Nice cross by Sayonara.
Sayonara buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Good leg kick by Sayonara there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sayonara feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jokinen's calf.
Jokinen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ode Jokinen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sayonara takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sayonara throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jokinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sayonara.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jiri Sayonara really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jiri Sayonara's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Sayonara just misses with a punch to the body.
Sayonara throws a big shot that misses.
Jokinen connects with a leg kick. Sayonara looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sayonara uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jokinen.
Sayonara looks to land a body kick but Jokinen moved away.
Jokinen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jokinen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jokinen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sayonara appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jokinen shoots for a takedown but Sayonara saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sayonara lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sayonara connects with the punch.
Sayonara avoids the body shot from Jokinen.
Sayonara tries to counter by closing the distance.
Jokinen throws a shot from downtown. Sayonara moves away and avoids it.
Jokinen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sayonara connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC2#
Jokinen is rocked!
Sayonara throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jokinen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jokinen throws an overhand right that lands on Sayonara's shoulder, as Sayonara tries to avoid the shot.
Sayonara tries a quick counter leg kick but Jokinen is wise to it.#T1#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Sayonara.
Jokinen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Jokinen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sayonara is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jokinen with a body shot.
Sayonara throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Jokinen.
Sayonara ducks under a wild hook from Jokinen.
Jokinen throws a leg kick
and Sayonara counters with a straight right hand.
Oh Jokinen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Sayonara! Jokinen is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jiri Sayonara!
A relieved looking Jiri Sayonara 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: EVO 02112017
Date: Feb 11, 2017

#R1#
Kasparaitis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sayonara.
Sayonara takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sayonara misses with a looping right.
Sayonara misses with a hook
and Kasparaitis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sayonara misses with a hook to the body
and Kasparaitis counters with a right hand to the body.
Kasparaitis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sayonara throws a leg kick but Kasparaitis sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sayonara uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kasparaitis.
Kasparaitis works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kasparaitis scores with a kick to the body.
That kick from Sayonara tenderised Kasparaitis's leg. Kasparaitis is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kasparaitis throws a hook to the side of Sayonara's head but Sayonara sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sayonara slips under a jab from Kasparaitis.
Sayonara misses with an uppercut.
Kasparaitis wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sayonara tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sayonara scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T1#
Sayonara takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kasparaitis lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sayonara throws a big shot that misses.
Sayonara avoids the body shot from Kasparaitis.
Sayonara throws an overhand right that lands on Kasparaitis's shoulder, as Kasparaitis tries to avoid the shot.
Sayonara throws a leg kick which misses Kasparaitis's front leg but catches the back leg as Kasparaitis tries to avoid it. #CL#
Kasparaitis moves into range and clinches up with Sayonara.
Sayonara blocking some punches.
Kasparaitis misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Sayonara fails to land.
Sayonara stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sayonara lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kasparaitis backwards.
Sayonara misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kasparaitis blocking some punches.
Sayonara misses with a punch on the inside.
Kasparaitis lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sayonara doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kasparaitis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sayonara doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kasparaitis swings wildly with an uppercut but Sayonara uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kasparaitis can't find room to land a body shot as Sayonara controls the action.
Sayonara doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sayonara doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sayonara lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kasparaitis.
Kasparaitis scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kasparaitis lands with a short shot to the head.
Sayonara lands with a light punch inside.
Sayonara can't find room to land a body shot as Kasparaitis controls the action.
Sayonara blocking some punches.
Kasparaitis misses with some punches.
Kasparaitis lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sayonara backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Kasparaitis fails to land.
Kasparaitis tries to work over Sayonara's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sayonara tries to throw a body punch but Kasparaitis avoids it by throwing Sayonara back against the cage.
Sayonara is trying to break the clinch but Kasparaitis has him pressed against the cage. #T3#
Sayonara lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sayonara lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Sayonara.
Sayonara doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kasparaitis lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Sayonara. #BC#
Kasparaitis manages to break the clinch.
Kasparaitis lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sayonara dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sayonara.
Kasparaitis throws a series of punches but Sayonara avoids them all with ease.
The fighters circling - Sayonara throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sayonara fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kasparaitis checks it well.
Sayonara looks to land a right hand but Kasparaitis moved out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL#
Kasparaitis darts in and clinches Sayonara up against the cage.
Sayonara misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T4##BC2#
Sayonara breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jab by Sayonara.
Kasparaitis lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sayonara throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kasparaitis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kasparaitis slips a straight right by Sayonara.
Sayonara bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sayonara! But no joy.
Kasparaitis ducks under a wild hook from Sayonara.
Kasparaitis throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sayonara counters with a nice uppercut.
An inside leg kick from Sayonara misses.
Kasparaitis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sayonara.
Good leg kick by Sayonara there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kasparaitis lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sayonara gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kasparaitis throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Sayonara makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sayonara misses with a wild body shot.
It looks like Kasparaitis has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Sayonara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kasparaitis jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
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 Darius Kasparaitis 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#
A slow jab from Kasparaitis misses its intended target.
Sayonara circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sayonara scores with a shot to the body.
Kasparaitis scoring well with a low kick there.
Sayonara just misses with a punch to the body.
Kasparaitis scores with a spinning back kick!
Kasparaitis lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sayonara pushes Kasparaitis away with a front kick.
Sayonara moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sayonara. Kasparaitis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sayonara lands an overhand right.
Sayonara loads up on a big right hand but Kasparaitis slips the punch.
Kasparaitis throwing a counter right hand but Sayonara manages to avoid it.
Sayonara throws a nice outside leg kick.
A slow jab from Kasparaitis misses its intended target.
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!
Sayonara walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sayonara throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #T1#
Kasparaitis swings for the body but Sayonara moves out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kasparaitis.
Kasparaitis fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Darius Kasparaitis is winning the standup battle so far.
Sayonara ducks under a wild hook from Kasparaitis.
Sayonara tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kasparaitis is able to avoid easily.
Sayonara avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kasparaitis ducks under a wild hook from Sayonara.
Kasparaitis moves forwards but Sayonara connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A slow jab from Kasparaitis misses its intended target.
An inside leg kick lands from Kasparaitis.
Sayonara throws a lazy right hand but Kasparaitis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kasparaitis lands a slapping body shot.
Sayonara scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kasparaitis moves out of range as Sayonara throws a body kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Kasparaitis misses the target.#T2#
The crowd cheers as Kasparaitis lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sayonara doesn't seem phased though.
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!
Sayonara takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sayonara 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.
Kasparaitis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sayonara manages to avoid it.
It seemed like Sayonara was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kasparaitis blocks the body kick.
Kasparaitis slips under a jab.
Kasparaitis lands with a straight right. Sayonara didn't see that one coming.
Kasparaitis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sayonara.
Kasparaitis moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kasparaitis on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sayonara. Sayonara obviously looking to wear him down.
Sayonara avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kasparaitis thuds a left hand into Sayonara's body.
Kasparaitis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kasparaitis blocks a low kick nicely.
A clash of legs there as Kasparaitis blocks the low kick.#T3#
Kasparaitis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kasparaitis misses with a hook
enabling Sayonara to counter with a crisp jab.
Kasparaitis misses with a right hand
and Kasparaitis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sayonara tries a low kick but Kasparaitis avoids it.
Kasparaitis seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Kasparaitis ducks under a wild hook from Sayonara.
Kasparaitis misses the shot to the body.
Sayonara moves out of range as Kasparaitis strikes.
Kasparaitis ducks right into an uppercut from Sayonara.
Sayonara punishes Kasparaitis's body with a nice straight punch.
Kasparaitis looks to score with a jab to the body but Sayonara is just out of range.
Sayonara takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sayonara.
Sayonara dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kasparaitis thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Sayonara if he has to take too many more of those.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A low kick from Sayonara misses
and Kasparaitis counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Sayonara throws a hook but Kasparaitis avoids it easily.
Kasparaitis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kasparaitis connects with a nice looking jab.
Kasparaitis walks into a stiff left hand from Sayonara.
Sayonara throws a body shot but no joy.
Kasparaitis throws a body shot but no joy.
Sayonara works Kasparaitis's body with a nice hook.
Sayonara moves out of range of the body kick.
Sayonara with a jab.
Kasparaitis lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kasparaitis scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sayonara uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kasparaitis.
Sayonara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kasparaitis was well out of range. Poor timing from Sayonara.
Kasparaitis throws a wild body kick that Sayonara sees coming a mile off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Darius Kasparaitis will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Sayonara scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sayonara misses with a left hand
enabling Kasparaitis to counter with a crisp jab.
Sayonara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slow jab from Kasparaitis misses its intended target.
Sayonara throws a shot to the body.
Sayonara stuns Kasparaitis with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sayonara scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kasparaitis stuns Sayonara with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sayonara moves out of range as Kasparaitis throws a body kick.
Kasparaitis throws an overhand right that lands on Sayonara's shoulder, as Sayonara tries to avoid the shot.
Sayonara looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kasparaitis throws an overhand right that lands on Sayonara's shoulder, as Sayonara tries to avoid the shot.
Sayonara moves out of range as Kasparaitis strikes.
Kasparaitis backing away here, and Sayonara unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Sayonara walks into a left hand.
Kasparaitis connects with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sayonara getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T1#
Sayonara misses with a kick to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Kasparaitis on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sayonara.
Kasparaitis works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kasparaitis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sayonara.
Sayonara keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kasparaitis.
Kasparaitis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sayonara.
Sayonara just misses with a punch to the body.
Sayonara ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sayonara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kasparaitis moves away.
Kasparaitis fails in his attempt to clinch.
A big right from Sayonara misses.
Kasparaitis keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kasparaitis defending well as Sayonara loads up on a big left hand.
Sayonara scores with a nice right hand.
Jiri Sayonara has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Sayonara is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kasparaitis.
Kasparaitis misses with a body shot
and Sayonara counters with a nice uppercut.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kasparaitis.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sayonara moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sayonara misses with a low kick.
Sayonara has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kasparaitis looks to land a right hand but Sayonara moved out of range.
Kasparaitis tries to clinch there but Sayonara circles away.
Sayonara moves out of range as Kasparaitis throws a body kick.
A jab from Sayonara does it's job there.
Kasparaitis throws a lazy uppercut
and Sayonara counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC2#
Kasparaitis is rocked!
Sayonara throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Oh Kasparaitis is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sayonara keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kasparaitis looks up at the clock. Bad move! Sayonara lands a right hand from hell, dropping Kasparaitis. Sayonara pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jiri Sayonara!
During a confident post fight interview, Jiri Sayonara thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: CFC 412
Date: Dec 07, 2016

#R1#
Sayonara with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sayonara throws a wild body kick that Obama sees coming a mile off.
Sayonara throws a big shot that misses.
Obama tries to close the distance and clinch but Sayonara swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Barack Obama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Obama throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sayonara sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Obama is looking to clinch.
Obama shoots in for a takedown but Sayonara shows good takedown defense.
Obama walks into a left hand.
Sayonara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Obama.
Obama wants to clinch up but Sayonara keeps it at a distance.
Obama walks into a straight right hand from Sayonara.#TD2#
Sayonara tries to sprawl but Obama drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Obama keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sayonara is trying to control but can't. #SUB2#
Obama is trying to work for a kimura but Sayonara is defending well.
Obama prevents Sayonara from improving his position.#T1#
Sayonara is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Obama's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Obama's back!
Obama is really stuck here.
Obama tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Sayonara trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Obama working to try and regain half guard.
Sayonara trying to control but Obama is having none of it.
Sayonara fails to move to back control. #T2#
Sayonara tries to control but Obama wriggling away.
Obama tries to reverse the position but Sayonara maintains control.#SUB#
Sayonara looking to secure an arm triangle but Obama defends it well.
Obama looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!#SUB#
Obama fending off the submission attempt from Sayonara. #SUB#
Sayonara is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Obama is defending well though. Sayonara let's go of the attempt for now.#T3#
Obama is in bad spot here. #SUB#
Sayonara is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Obama defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Sayonara is hanging on to Obama's back as he tries to escape. #SUB#
Sayonara has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Sayonara keeps control of the position as Obama tries to break free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Sayonara is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Obama is defending well though. Sayonara let's go of the attempt for now.#T4##SUB#
Obama fending off the submission attempt from Sayonara.
Obama tries to roll but Sayonara sticks to his back. #SUB#
Sayonara looking for the choke but no joy.
Sayonara is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jiri Sayonara dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Sayonara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Obama moves away.
Obama fails with a takedown attempt.
Obama keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL2#
Obama moves into range and clinches up with Sayonara.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sayonara.
Sayonara content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Sayonara misses with a punch to the body.
Sayonara goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Obama working aggressively here.
Sayonara misses with a punch to the body.
Sayonara tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sayonara has a couple of punches blocked by Obama.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obama throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Obama drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sayonara gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Obama lands a hook to the side of the head.
Obama blocks a body shot from Sayonara. #T1#
Sayonara has a couple of punches blocked by Obama.
Sayonara blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Obama tries a body shot but Sayonara blocks it.
Obama throws a head punch that misses.
Sayonara tries to throw a body punch but Obama avoids it by throwing Sayonara back against the cage.
Obama blocks a body shot from Sayonara.
Sayonara lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC#
Sayonara manages to break the clinch.
Sayonara connects with a jab.
Sayonara is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Obama can do to turn this around?
Sayonara misses with a body kick.
Obama tries to close the distance and clinch but Sayonara swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Obama shoots for a double leg takedown but Sayonara sprawls well. He's pushed Obama's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sayonara appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Jiri Sayonara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barack Obama.
Sayonara misses with a body shot.
Obama looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sayonara fails to land with a series of punches.
Sayonara misses with a left hand
and Obama makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sayonara tries to land a front kick but Obama steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A good leg kick by Sayonara.
Obama scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T2#
Obama is looking to clinch but Sayonara is avoiding it. #CL2#
Obama moves into range and clinches up with Sayonara.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Obama managing to block the knees to the body from Sayonara.
Sayonara working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Sayonara breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sayonara throws a body shot but no joy.
Sayonara misses with an attempted mid kick. #CL2#
Obama rushes Sayonara and presses him up against the cage.
Sayonara blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sayonara creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #TD2#
Obama drags the fight down to the ground.
Sayonara controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sayonara pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Obama is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Obama working a defensive guard here.
Obama keeping moving, preventing Sayonara from controlling successfully.
Jiri Sayonara overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Obama looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sayonara is one step ahead there.
Obama is pulling down on Sayonara's head. It's preventing any offense from Sayonara, at least for the moment.
Sayonara passes Obama's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Sayonara slows the pace down in half guard. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Obama manages to get to full guard.
Obama can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sayonara controls the pace.
Obama trying to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sayonara trying to control but Obama is working from the bottom.
Sayonara stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Obama swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Jiri Sayonara will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
A nice leg kick lands there from Sayonara.
Obama misses with a straight left.
Jiri Sayonara is winning the standup battle so far.
Obama avoids the head kick by Sayonara.
Sayonara uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sayonara lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sayonara circles away from the clinch attempt.
Obama shoots in for a takedown but Sayonara shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Obama scores with a nice head shot.
Obama shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sayonara as he avoids it easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sayonara.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sayonara works the jab nicely.
Sayonara is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Obama blocks a leg kick.
Sayonara throws a shot from downtown. Obama moves away and avoids it.
Obama tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sayonara swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Obama slips a jab from Sayonara.#T1##CL2#
Obama closes the distance and clinches.
Sayonara struggles to land a body shot inside as Obama controls his hands.
Sayonara struggles to land a body shot inside as Obama controls his hands.
Sayonara misses with some punches.
Sayonara throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Obama fails to land.
Obama tries a body shot but Sayonara blocks it.
Obama is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Sayonara is defending well.
Jiri Sayonara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barack Obama.
Sayonara tries to throw a body punch but Obama avoids it by throwing Sayonara back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Obama.
Obama is working for takedown but Sayonara is calmly controlling the position for now.
Sayonara tries to work over Obama's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Obama misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sayonara working aggressively here. #BC#
Sayonara manages to break the clinch.
Obama's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sayonara connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Obama scrambles back to his feet.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sayonara.
Obama tries to clinch but Sayonara moves out of range. #T2#
Sayonara connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sayonara throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#TD2#
Sayonara gets caught flat footed, as Obama shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sayonara looking for a sweep. Not yet Sayonara, not yet.
Sayonara seems keen to control Obama's posture.
Sayonara keeping moving, preventing Obama from controlling successfully.
Obama sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sayonara's guard.
Sayonara is looking to improve his position.
Sayonara gets back to full guard. #T3##SUB2#
Obama has gone for a leg lock! Sayonara slips out almost immediately though and dives into Obama's guard.#REVR#
Sayonara sitting in guard here, content to control.
Obama tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Obama looking for a guillotine here but Sayonara defends easily.
Sayonara passes into half guard.
Barack Obama has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4##SUB#
Sayonara looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB2#
Obama looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sayonara wants to pass the guard but Obama is defending well.
Jiri Sayonara is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sayonara works his foot free and advances to mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jiri Sayonara showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sayonara, 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 Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jiri Sayonara!
Jiri Sayonara decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: CFC 409
Date: Nov 18, 2016

#R1#
Sayonara avoids the body shot from Paavo.
Sayonara lands a jab.
Nice defenses there by Sayonara.
Sayonara lands with a thumping leg kick. #CL2#
Paavo moves into the clinch successfully.
Sayonara struggles to land a body shot inside as Paavo controls his hands.
Sayonara fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Paavo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sayonara backwards.
I was talking to Sayonara's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Paavo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sayonara backwards.
Paavo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sayonara misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sayonara.
Paavo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sayonara's elbow.
Sayonara tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Sayonara.
Paavo cracks Sayonara with a nice body shot.
Sayonara doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Paavo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Paavo lands a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sayonara lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sayonara goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1#
Paavo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Paavo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sayonara lands a nice uppercut.
Paavo lands a right hand.
Sayonara misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sayonara misses with a knee strike.
Paavo throws a punch but it's blocked by Sayonara.
Sayonara misses with a punch on the inside.
Sayonara throws a punch but it's blocked by Paavo.
Paavo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Paavo has a couple of punches blocked by Sayonara.
Sayonara lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Paavo lands with a right to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Paavo.
Paavo digs a right hand into Sayonara's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sayonara's gas tank.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sayonara.
Sayonara struggles to land a body shot inside as Paavo controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sayonara.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Paavo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Paavo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Paavo goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Paavo.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sayonara.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sayonara.
Sayonara stalling the fight.
Paavo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Paavo misses with the head strike.
Sayonara tries to work over Paavo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sayonara struggles to land a body shot inside as Paavo controls his hands.
Sayonara tries to throw a body punch but Paavo avoids it by throwing Sayonara back against the cage.
Paavo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Paavo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sayonara prevents a body shot from Paavo.
Sayonara tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Paavo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sayonara misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sayonara tries to throw a body punch but Paavo avoids it by throwing Sayonara back against the cage.
Sayonara stalling the fight.
Paavo tries to work over Sayonara's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Paavo misses with a punch on the inside.
Sayonara misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
Sayonara tries to stall but Paavo uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Sayonara is leaning against Paavo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Paavo lands with a left to the head.
A short uppercut from Sayonara.
A head punch on the inside from Paavo fails to land.
Paavo prevents a body shot from Sayonara.
Sayonara blocks an uppercut.
Paavo lands with a left to the head.
Paavo gets through Sayonara's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sayonara tries to stall but Paavo uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #BC#
Sayonara pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sayonara throws a jab but it's blocked by Paavo.
Sayonara throws a low kick, looking for Paavo's leg but Paavo calmly moves out of range.
Good work by Paavo as he checks the leg kick.
Paavo misses the jab.
Both fighters circling a little - Sayonara finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Sayonara just misses with a punch to the body.
Paavo moves out of range of the leg kick from Sayonara.
Paavo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Paavo blocks a low kick nicely.
Sayonara slips a jab from Paavo.
Paavo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Paavo there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nice jab there from Paavo.
Paavo misses with a shot to the body
and Sayonara counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Paavo tries to close the distance and clinch but Sayonara swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Some bone on bone action there as Paavo checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Paavo let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Nice cross by Sayonara.
Paavo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A low kick from Sayonara misses
and Paavo counters with a nice body kick.
Sayonara scores with a nice body kick.
Sayonara lets loose with a powerful body kick. Paavo will feel that in the morning.
Paavo throws a body kick that misses.
Sayonara feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Paavo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sayonara throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Paavo counter with a right hand. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Eliitti Paavo 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#
Sayonara is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Paavo throws out a leg kick but Sayonara moves out of range and Paavo only half commits.
Sayonara bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Paavo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sayonara's calf.
Sayonara uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Paavo.
Paavo works Sayonara's body with a nice hook.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Paavo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sayonara moves out of range of the strikes.
A low kick from Paavo is predictable there
and Sayonara counters with a nice uppercut.
Sayonara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paavo throws a leg kick but Sayonara sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Paavo tries to clinch there but Sayonara circles away.
Nice defenses there by Sayonara.
Sayonara tries to land a front kick but Paavo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Paavo misses with a left hand
and Sayonara counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Paavo throws an overhand right that lands on Sayonara's shoulder, as Sayonara tries to avoid the shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Sayonara misses the target.
Sayonara checks the leg kick nicely there.
Paavo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Paavo misses with a body kick.
Paavo moves out of range of the body kick.
Sayonara is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Jab from Sayonara.
Sayonara thumps Paavo with a low kick.
Eliitti Paavo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paavo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sayonara is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Paavo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sayonara's sensitive parts.
Sayonara digs a good hook to Paavo's body. #CL2#
Paavo moves into the clinch.
Sayonara swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Eliitti Paavo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sayonara fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Paavo blocks a body shot from Sayonara.
Paavo presses Sayonara against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Paavo scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Paavo misses with a body punch. #T2##BC#
Sayonara breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sayonara lands a leg kick that knocks Paavo off balance momentarily.
Sayonara throws the kick towards the body but Paavo avoids it.
Sayonara takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sayonara throws a body punch but Paavo moves out of range.
Sayonara connects with a crisp jab.
Sayonara is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Sayonara tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Paavo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Paavo feints and then cracks Sayonara's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sayonara down.
Decent striking displayed by Paavo there.
Sayonara takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL2#
Paavo forces Sayonara back against the cage and clinches.
Paavo throws a head punch that misses.
Paavo struggles to land a body shot inside as Sayonara controls his hands.
Sayonara tries to throw a body punch but Paavo avoids it by throwing Sayonara back against the cage.
Sayonara tries to throw a body punch but Paavo avoids it by throwing Sayonara back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Paavo.
Paavo misses with a body punch. #T3##BC#
Sayonara breaks the clinch.
Paavo throws a lazy head kick
and Sayonara counters with a solid body kick.
Jiri Sayonara is winning the standup battle so far.
Paavo misses with a left hand
and Sayonara counters with a stiff right hand.
Paavo throws a solid leg kick but Sayonara takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Paavo.
A good leg kick by Paavo.
Sayonara connects with a crisp jab.
Paavo is looking to clinch.
Sayonara scores with a decent looking hook.
Good exchange - Paavo coming out on top.
Sayonara throws a leg kick that misses.
Sayonara throws a body punch but Paavo moves out of range.
Paavo takes a swing at Sayonara's ribcage but misses.
Sayonara looks to land a left hand but Paavo moved out of range nicely.
Sayonara misses the shot to the body.
Paavo is trying to counter with his kicks.
Sayonara jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A nice side step and Paavo releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sayonara scores with a nice strike.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sayonara looks to land a body kick but Paavo moved away.
A shot to the body from Paavo misses
letting Sayonara counter with a right hand.
Sayonara misses with a low kick.
Sayonara throws a series of punches but Paavo avoids them all with ease.
Sayonara's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Paavo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sayonara scrambles back to his feet.
Paavo tries to clinch
and Sayonara counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Paavo throws a lazy right hand but Sayonara sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sayonara was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sayonara is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Paavo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Paavo stalks Sayonara and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Sayonara's face. Sayonara staggers backwards, shaken.#CUT2#
It looks like Jiri Sayonara has been cut.
Paavo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#ROC2#
Sayonara is rocked!
Sayonara misses with a straight left.
Oh Sayonara is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Paavo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sayonara misses with a body kick. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Paavo creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Sayonara's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Sayonara drops to his knees and Paavo pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eliitti Paavo!
A very excited looking Eliitti Paavo 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: CFC 397
Date: Oct 07, 2016

#R1#
Krakowiak goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Krakowiak throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL#
Krakowiak closes the distance and clinches.
Krakowiak scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Krakowiak lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sayonara backwards.
Sayonara scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sayonara throws a head punch that misses.
A body shot lands from Krakowiak.
Krakowiak misses with the head strike.
Krakowiak throws a punch but it's blocked by Sayonara.
Krakowiak cracks Sayonara with a nice body shot.
Krakowiak scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sayonara misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sayonara.
Sayonara tries a body shot but Krakowiak blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Sayonara fails to land.
Krakowiak blocks an uppercut.
Krakowiak misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Krakowiak swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Krakowiak throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Krakowiak breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
A bone on bone clash there as Krakowiak blocks the leg kick.
Sayonara throws a shot from downtown. Krakowiak moves away and avoids it.
Sayonara listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Krakowiak! #CUT#
It looks like Jiri Sayonara has been cut.
Krakowiak's corner calls for a 1-2. Krakowiak obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Krakowiak will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jiri Sayonara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Krakowiak drops his hands momentarily and Sayonara takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sayonara throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sayonara walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sayonara slips under a jab from Krakowiak.
Krakowiak scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick misses from Krakowiak.
Krakowiak throws a leg kick
and Sayonara cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Sayonara scores with a one two! Krakowiak had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Sayonara lands a head shot.#ROC2#
Krakowiak is rocked!
Sayonara waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Krakowiak.
Oh Krakowiak is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL#
Krakowiak instigates a clinch.
Krakowiak seems to have got his legs back now.
Sayonara lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sayonara misses with a body punch.
Sayonara prevents Krakowiak from breaking the clinch.
Sayonara lands with a left to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sayonara.
Sayonara lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Krakowiak fails to land.
Krakowiak blocks a body shot from Sayonara.
Krakowiak tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice left hand lands by Krakowiak.
Sayonara swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sayonara blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Krakowiak throws a punch but it's blocked by Sayonara. #T3#
Krakowiak scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Krakowiak misses with the head strike.
Krakowiak softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sayonara has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#KD2#
Sayonara drops Krakowiak onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Krakowiak is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Sayonara tries to work over Krakowiak's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Krakowiak tries to break free but Sayonara pushes him back against the cage.
Sayonara goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Krakowiak lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sayonara backwards.
Sayonara lands a body punch in the clinch. #TD2#
Sayonara jumps into guard, dragging Krakowiak to the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Krakowiak avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sayonara keeping full guard, as Krakowiak tries to pass. #SUB2#
Sayonara working for submissions but it's allowed Krakowiak to get to half guard. #T4#
Sayonara is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Krakowiak's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Krakowiak's back!#SUB2#
Krakowiak showing good submission defense here. #SUB2#
Sayonara seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Krakowiak's chin but Krakowiak turns very nicely into Sayonara's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Krakowiak.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Krakowiak is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
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 Jacek Krakowiak will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jiri Sayonara's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Sayonara throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Krakowiak swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Krakowiak checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sayonara swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sayonara throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Krakowiak to counter with a crisp jab.
Krakowiak scores with a jab to the body.
Sayonara misses with a hook
and Krakowiak counters with a right hand to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Krakowiak misses the target.
Sayonara lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Krakowiak moves out of range of the body kick.
Krakowiak was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sayonara loads up on a big right hand but Krakowiak slips the punch.
Krakowiak avoids the head kick by Sayonara.
Sayonara stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Krakowiak.
Krakowiak tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sayonara swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sayonara looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.#T1#
Sayonara throws a jab when Krakowiak was well out of range.
Krakowiak thuds his right hand into Sayonara's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Krakowiak throws a right hand that misses
and Sayonara counters with a stiff right hand.
Sayonara pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sayonara checks a leg kick.
Jacek Krakowiak is winning the standup battle so far.
Donk. Sayonara catches Krakowiak right on the button with a cross.
Sayonara fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Krakowiak has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Krakowiak takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Krakowiak throws the left hand but Sayonara avoids the punch easily.
Krakowiak turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sayonara misses with a jab to the body
and Krakowiak counters with a straight right hand.
Sayonara with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sayonara throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Krakowiak counter with a right hand.
Sayonara misses with a wild body shot.
Nice defenses there by Sayonara.
Sayonara flicks out a counter leg kick but Krakowiak steps away.
Krakowiak rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sayonara cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sayonara misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sayonara attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Krakowiak is looking to counter punch.
Nice body kick there by Sayonara.
Krakowiak pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The fighters circling - Krakowiak throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sayonara throws a body shot but no joy.
Sayonara throws a shot from downtown. Krakowiak moves away and avoids it.
Krakowiak slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T3#
Krakowiak avoids a punch combination nicely.
Krakowiak moves out of range of the body kick.
Krakowiak bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sayonara's head backwards.
Sayonara misses with a body kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Krakowiak misses its target.
Sayonara throws a push kick but Krakowiak slaps the foot to one side.
As Sayonara backs away, Krakowiak returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A slow jab from Krakowiak misses its intended target.
Sayonara throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Krakowiak appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Krakowiak misses with a hook. Sayonara ducked under it nicely.
Sayonara uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Krakowiak.
Krakowiak chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sayonara can pounce on him.
Krakowiak throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sayonara is looking for the big counter here.#T4#
Sayonara works the jab nicely.
Sayonara misses with a hook.
Krakowiak is looking to score with low kicks.
Sayonara shoots for a double leg takedown but Krakowiak sprawls well. He's pushed Sayonara's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A little feinted left hand from Krakowiak on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Some wild striking there from Krakowiak.
Sayonara thumps Krakowiak with a low kick.
Krakowiak misses with a kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Krakowiak clobbers Sayonara with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CUT#
That has opened up Jiri Sayonara's cut even more.
Krakowiak fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sayonara is out of range.
Krakowiak moves out of range of the leg kick from Sayonara.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Jacek Krakowiak will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jiri Sayonara's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R3#
Krakowiak throws a big shot that misses.
Krakowiak explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
An inside leg kick lands from Krakowiak.
Sayonara on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Good standup being displayed there by Krakowiak as he connects with a hook.
Sayonara pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Krakowiak is looking to counter with head kicks.
Krakowiak looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Krakowiak tries to close the distance and clinch but Sayonara swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krakowiak throws a lazy right hand but Sayonara sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Krakowiak misses with a straight left.
Krakowiak connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sayonara. Sayonara circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CL#
Krakowiak clinches with his opponent. #T1#
Krakowiak scores with a shot to the side of Sayonara's head.
Krakowiak misses with the head strike.
Sayonara effectively controlling the action here.
Krakowiak swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Krakowiak misses with some punches.
Krakowiak is trying to force a seperation but Sayonara has the dominant position.
Sayonara has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Krakowiak seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Sayonara can turn it around.
A shot in the inside from Krakowiak.
A head punch on the inside from Krakowiak fails to land.
Sayonara blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sayonara lands with a light punch inside.
Sayonara blocking some punches.
Krakowiak misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Krakowiak has a couple of punches blocked by Sayonara.
Sayonara struggles to land a body shot inside as Krakowiak controls his hands.
Sayonara misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sayonara.
Krakowiak lands with a right to the head.
Krakowiak prevents a body shot from Sayonara.
Sayonara tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2##BC2#
Sayonara escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A head kick misses from Sayonara.
Nice defenses there by Krakowiak.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sayonara tries to work over Krakowiak's front leg with a kick but Krakowiak checks it.
Sayonara lands with a hook. Krakowiak tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Krakowiak blocks a jab.
Krakowiak lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Krakowiak fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sayonara slips a jab from Krakowiak.
Sayonara swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Krakowiak checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sayonara wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Krakowiak lands a really nice looking cross but Sayonara seems unphased.
Krakowiak misses with a looping left.
Krakowiak throws a body punch but Sayonara moves out of range. #T3#
Sayonara throws a push kick but Krakowiak slaps the foot to one side.
Krakowiak pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sayonara attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sayonara misses with a looping right.
Sayonara throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sayonara lands a lovely overhand right.
Krakowiak tries to clinch up but Sayonara circles away and keeps his distance.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sayonara, as that shot connected.
Sayonara moves away from the strike by Krakowiak.
Sayonara scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Krakowiak doesn't seem bothered though.
Krakowiak scores with a leg kick. #T4#
Sayonara with a nice cross.
Sayonara pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sayonara tries a head kick but it misses.
Krakowiak throws a quick counter kick to the body but Sayonara avoids it.
Krakowiak blocks a head kick by Sayonara.
A little feinted left hand from Krakowiak on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Krakowiak ducks under a wild hook from Sayonara.
Krakowiak throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Krakowiak sizes up Sayonara with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sayonara takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sayonara throws a lazy body kick
and Krakowiak counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Krakowiak ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sayonara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sayonara buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Jacek Krakowiak did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Jiri Sayonara's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Krakowiak throws a front kick aimed at Sayonara's knee but Sayonara avoids it well.
Krakowiak checks a leg kick.
Sayonara dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Krakowiak. That did some damage!
Krakowiak connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #ROC#
Sayonara is rocked!
A head kick by Krakowiak - that's a beauty! Sayonara is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Krakowiak can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jacek Krakowiak!
Jacek Krakowiak retains his bantamweight title!
Jacek Krakowiak seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: CFC 394
Date: Sep 23, 2016

#R1#
Sayonara scoring well with a low kick there.
Yuudai moves out of range as Sayonara throws a body kick.
Sayonara throws out a loose jab but Yuudai uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Sayonara throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Yuudai tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sayonara is in Yuudai's guard.
Sayonara trying to control the position from guard on top but Yuudai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sayonara trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Yuudai trying to control the position here.
Sayonara tries to free his leg and advance position but Yuudai is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yuudai can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sayonara controls the pace.
Sayonara trying to control the position from guard on top but Yuudai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Sayonara passes Yuudai's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Sayonara is keen to just control but Yuudai is a slippery customer.
Sayonara is looking to advance position but Yuudai won't allow it.
Yuudai is concentrating on defense, preventing Sayonara from advancing position.
Yuudai tries to roll over but Sayonara keeps him under control.
Sayonara is looking to take a break and control but Yuudai is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yuudai is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Sayonara takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T2#
Sayonara chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Yuudai can pounce on him.
Sayonara throws out a leg kick but Yuudai moves out of range and Sayonara only half commits.
Yuudai will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sayonara misses with a hook. Yuudai ducked under it nicely.
A slapping leg kick lands for Yuudai.
Yuudai slips under a jab from Sayonara.
Sayonara throws a body shot but no joy.
A little feinted left hand from Yuudai on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A slow jab from Yuudai misses its intended target.
Yuudai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Yuudai wants to land a leg kick but Sayonara is out of range.
Yuudai takes a swing at Sayonara's ribcage but misses.
Sayonara lands a nice leg kick that just misses Yuudai's sensitive parts.
Sayonara throws a shot from downtown. Yuudai moves away and avoids it.
Yuudai swings for the body but Sayonara moves out of range.
Yuudai slips a straight right by Sayonara.#T3#
Yuudai lands a glancing blow to the side of Sayonara's head.
Sayonara misses with a hook.
Sayonara looks to land a right hand but Yuudai moved out of range.
Yuudai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sayonara appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sayonara darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Yuudai chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sayonara can pounce on him.
Yuudai tests Sayonara's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sayonara thuds his shin into the meat of Yuudai's side.
Yuudai connects with a looping right hand.
Yuudai cracks the inside of Sayonara's front leg.
Sayonara connects with an inside leg kick.
Sayonara loads up on a big right hand but Yuudai slips the punch.
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!
Sayonara lands a front kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Yuudai crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Sayonara - the referee stops the clock and Yuudai gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Sayonara. Yuudai manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Yuudai catches Sayonara with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T4#
Sayonara misses with a head kick.
Sayonara throws a chopping leg kick but Yuudai manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Yuudai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Yuudai misses with an uppercut. Sayonara saw that one coming.
A good leg kick by Sayonara.
Sayonara drops his hands momentarily and Yuudai takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sayonara.
Sayonara walks into a straight right hand from Yuudai.
Yuudai throws a leg kick that misses.
Sayonara is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Yuudai is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sayonara listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Yuudai takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sayonara misses the shot to the body.
Yuudai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sayonara was well out of range. Poor timing from Yuudai.
Jab, jab by Yuudai - just one landing.
Sayonara fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jiri Sayonara will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Sayonara misses with an uppercut. Yuudai saw that one coming.
Sayonara jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Yuudai defending well as Sayonara loads up on a big left hand.
Nice uppercut there from Sayonara.
Sayonara moves away from the strike by Yuudai.
Sayonara unleashes a big counter combination but Yuudai bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Sayonara listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Sayonara. Yuudai shrugs it off though.
Sayonara uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yuudai.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Sayonara.
Nice straight punches there by Yuudai. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Yuudai.
Sayonara takes a swing at Yuudai's ribcage but misses.
Yuudai cracks the inside of Sayonara's front leg.
A big left from Yuudai misses.
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!
Sayonara jabs Yuudai right on the nose. Yuudai blinks but takes it well.
Yuudai misses with a body kick.
Sayonara gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Yuudai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Yuudai throws a quick inside leg kick.
Yuudai connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sayonara is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yuudai.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sayonara.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Yuudai - that will leave a mark!
The fighters circling - Sayonara throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sayonara keeps Yuudai at a distance using the push kick.
Yuudai lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sayonara looks to land a left hand but Yuudai moved out of range nicely.
Yuudai jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sayonara thows a body kick. Yuudai tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Yuudai misses with a looping left.
Sayonara feints the counter takedown.
Jiri Sayonara seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Yuudai misses with an uppercut. Sayonara saw that one coming.
Yuudai scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yuudai tries to work over Sayonara's front leg with a kick but Sayonara checks it. #T2#
Sayonara sizes up Yuudai with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Yuudai cracks Sayonara with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Yuudai throws a hook but Sayonara avoids it easily.
Sayonara connects with a single shot there.
Yuudai blocks the body kick.
Yuudai throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jab from Sayonara.
Yuudai rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sayonara moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sayonara bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sayonara misses with a kick to the body.
Good leg kick by Sayonara there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sayonara 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.
Sayonara throws a leg kick that misses.
Yuudai throws a nice inside leg kick.
Yuudai misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Sayonara throws the left hand but Yuudai avoids the punch easily.
Sayonara looks to score with a jab to the body but Yuudai is just out of range.
Sayonara throws a hook but Yuudai avoids it easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sayonara, as that shot connected.
Sayonara thuds his shin into the meat of Yuudai's side.
Nice sprawl there from Yuudai as Sayonara shoots in.
It looked like Yuudai was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sayonara.
Sayonara throws a sloppy head kick and Yuudai moves out of range easily.
Yuudai misses with a jab to the body
and Sayonara counters with a stiff right hand.
Sayonara throws a solid leg kick but Yuudai takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sayonara.
Yuudai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yuudai wants to clinch but Sayonara slips to the side
and Sayonara counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Yuudai moves to clinch but Sayonara breaks away
and Sayonara counters with a nice uppercut.
Yuudai defending well as Sayonara loads up on a big left hand.
Yuudai throws a body punch but Sayonara moves out of range. #T4#
Yuudai misses with a straight right.
Yuudai throws a head kick that misses
letting Sayonara counter with a right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sayonara misses with a straight left.
Yuudai throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sayonara throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Yuudai stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Good work by Yuudai as he checks the leg kick.
Yuudai takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sayonara throws a wild body kick that Yuudai sees coming a mile off.#TD2#
Sayonara gets a double leg takedown into Yuudai's guard.
Yuudai looking to control.
Sayonara slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yuudai is pulling down on Sayonara's head. It's preventing any offense from Sayonara, at least for the moment.
Yuudai controls Sayonara momentarily but Sayonara frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jiri Sayonara showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Yuudai slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sayonara uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yuudai.
Sayonara has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That kick from Sayonara tenderised Yuudai's leg. Yuudai is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sayonara throws a front kick that sends Yuudai stumbling back into the cage.
Sayonara pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yuudai lands a nice shot that snaps Sayonara's head back.
Yuudai will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Yuudai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sayonara was well out of range. Poor timing from Yuudai.
Sayonara flicks out a counter leg kick but Yuudai steps away.
Sayonara blocks the body kick.
Sayonara throws out a counter right but Yuudai avoids it with no problem.
Sayonara lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sayonara stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yuudai throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Yuudai tries a head kick but it misses.
Sayonara uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yuudai.
Sayonara misses with a low kick as Yuudai jumps back.
Sayonara closes the distance and lands a one-two.#T1#
Yuudai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sayonara bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Yuudai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sayonara cracks a nice hook into Yuudai's ribs.
Yuudai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sayonara was well out of range. Poor timing from Yuudai.
Yuudai is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sayonara throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Yuudai jabs Sayonara right on the nose. Sayonara blinks but takes it well.
Yuudai throws a leg kick but Sayonara checks it.
Sayonara explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Yuudai takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Yuudai throws a hook but Sayonara avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Sayonara.
Sayonara avoids the body shot from Yuudai.
Sayonara misses with a hook.
Takeshi Yuudai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Sayonara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sayonara scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yuudai throws a leg kick
and Sayonara counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sayonara swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Yuudai counters with an inside leg kick.
Yuudai takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sayonara scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sayonara throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sayonara has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Sayonara misses with a hook. Yuudai ducked under it nicely.
Sayonara avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sayonara throws a leg kick which misses Yuudai's front leg but catches the back leg as Yuudai tries to avoid it.
Sayonara checks a leg kick.
Yuudai tries to score with a low kick but Sayonara moves his leg out of the way.
Yuudai throws a sloppy head kick and Sayonara moves out of range easily.
Sayonara throws a sloppy head kick
and Yuudai counters with a thumping low kick. #T3#
Sayonara checks a leg kick nicely.
Sayonara's jab looks to have found its range, popping Yuudai under the eye.
Yuudai throws a nice outside leg kick.
Yuudai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sayonara looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Yuudai throws a right hand that misses
and Sayonara counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sayonara blocks a jab.
Yuudai misses with a low kick.
Yuudai fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sayonara is out of range.
Yuudai throws a looping overhand right but Sayonara ducks down to avoid it.
Sayonara throws a wild body kick that Yuudai sees coming a mile off.
Yuudai throwing a counter right hand but Sayonara manages to avoid it.
Nice uppercut lands for Yuudai. That snapped Sayonara's head back.
Yuudai fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sayonara is out of range.
Yuudai catches Sayonara with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sayonara throws a body punch but Yuudai moves out of range.
Yuudai takes one to the side of the head. #T4#
Yuudai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yuudai attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nice defenses there by Yuudai.
Yuudai feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Yuudai dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sayonara. That did some damage!
A left lands for Sayonara.
Yuudai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sayonara.
Yuudai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sayonara scoring well with a low kick there.
Yuudai misses with a straight right.
Yuudai closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sayonara works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Yuudai looks to land a left hand but Sayonara moved out of range nicely.
Sayonara looks to land a left hand but Yuudai moved out of range nicely.
Jiri Sayonara is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sayonara displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yuudai throws out the jab.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jiri Sayonara!
A victorious Jiri Sayonara thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: LEGACY! 75
Date: Jul 16, 2016

#R1#
Paavo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sayonara has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sayonara cracks Paavo with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sayonara ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Paavo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sayonara.
Sayonara throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Paavo on the side of the head.
Paavo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sayonara.
And Paavo responds with a good body kick, but Sayonara manages to step out the way in time.
Paavo thuds a left hand into Sayonara's body.
Sayonara feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Paavo's calf.
Sayonara misses with a kick to the body.
Paavo steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Sayonara.
Sayonara dips to his left and cracks Paavo with an uppercut!
Paavo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Paavo throws a hook to the side of Sayonara's head but Sayonara sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Paavo tries to bum rush Sayonara with a series of wild strikes but Sayonara uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Paavo tried to score with a low kick but Sayonara checks it.
Sayonara fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sayonara misses the shot to the body.
Sayonara scores with a push kick.
Sayonara takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Paavo has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#T1#
Paavo tries to clinch but Sayonara moves out of range.
Sayonara throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Paavo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sayonara. Paavo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Paavo staying out of range there.
Sayonara throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Paavo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Paavo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sayonara sees it coming and avoids it easily.
As Paavo backs away, Sayonara returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Sayonara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sayonara swats away the attempt to clinch by Paavo.
Paavo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Paavo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A good leg kick by Paavo.
Sayonara with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Paavo checks a leg kick.
Paavo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sayonara is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Paavo scores with a decent looking hook.
Sayonara lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nice uppercut lands for Sayonara. That snapped Paavo's head back. #CL2#
Sayonara gets tackled into the cage by Paavo. Paavo maintains the clinch.
Paavo blocking some punches.
Sayonara lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Paavo.
Sayonara misses with the head strike.
Sayonara stalling against the cage.
A hook to the body from Paavo.
Sayonara tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sayonara.
Sayonara lands a body shot.
Sayonara misses with the head strike.
Sayonara misses with a punch to the body.
Paavo working aggressively here.
Paavo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sayonara backwards. #T3#
Sayonara blocks an uppercut.
I was talking to Sayonara's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Sayonara lands a nice uppercut.
Paavo lands a nice shot to the body.
Sayonara misses with a punch to the body.
Paavo takes a shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sayonara creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Paavo working aggressively here.
Paavo swings wildly with an uppercut but Sayonara uses good head movement to avoid it.
Paavo prevents a body shot from Sayonara.
Sayonara misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sayonara goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sayonara lands an uppercut.
Sayonara gets through Paavo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Paavo looking to slow down the pace here.
Sayonara tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Paavo's elbow.
Sayonara lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sayonara tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Paavo's elbow. #T4#
Paavo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sayonara misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sayonara scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Paavo lands a nice uppercut.
Sayonara tries a body shot but Paavo blocks it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Paavo lands an uppercut.
Sayonara lands a right hand that snaps the head of Paavo backwards.
Paavo throws a head punch that misses.
Paavo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Paavo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Paavo lands a left hand.
Sayonara throws a head punch that misses.
Paavo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Paavo throws a punch but it's blocked by Sayonara.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Paavo tries to throw a body punch but Sayonara avoids it by throwing Paavo back against the cage.
Paavo struggles to land a body shot inside as Sayonara controls his hands.
A short right from Paavo.
Sayonara lands a body punch.
Sayonara lands with a right to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jiri Sayonara dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Jab from Sayonara.
Sayonara is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Paavo can do to turn this around?
Paavo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sayonara.
Sayonara misses with a looping left.
Paavo blocks the body kick.
Sayonara throws a looping overhand right but Paavo ducks down to avoid it.
Sayonara tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sayonara throws a body shot but no joy.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Sayonara.
Paavo throws a head kick but Sayonara moves out of range.
Paavo connects with an inside leg kick.
Paavo misses with a hook.
Paavo lands a jab to the nose.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paavo is looking to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Sayonara on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Paavo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sayonara scores with a leg kick.
Paavo walks into a straight right hand from Sayonara.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Paavo throws a jab but it's blocked by Sayonara. #T1#
Sayonara thows a leg kick but Paavo checks it
and Paavo counters with a nice uppercut.
A shot to the liver by Sayonara. Beautiful body shot.
Jiri Sayonara is winning the standup battle so far.
A low kick from Sayonara is predictable there
letting Paavo counter with a right hand.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Paavo with a jab.
Sayonara cracks Paavo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Paavo throws a good cross that connects.
Sayonara swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Decent striking displayed by Sayonara there.
Paavo throws a wild body kick that Sayonara sees coming a mile off.
Paavo tests Sayonara's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Paavo moves out of range as Sayonara throws a body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Paavo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Paavo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sayonara misses with an uppercut.
Sayonara looks to land a body kick but Paavo moved away.
Sayonara throws a lazy right hand but Paavo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2#
Paavo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Paavo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sayonara.
Paavo misses with a low kick.
Paavo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sayonara under the eye.
Paavo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Paavo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Paavo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Paavo misses with a low kick.
Sayonara appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Paavo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sayonara stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#CL2#
Paavo moves into the clinch.
Paavo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sayonara's efforts to push away.
Sayonara lands a left hand that snaps the head of Paavo backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Sayonara fails to land.
Paavo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sayonara works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sayonara lands a nice shot to the body. #T3#
Paavo taking a breather.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sayonara.
A shot in the inside from Sayonara.
Paavo misses with the head strike.
Sayonara fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Paavo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sayonara misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Paavo tries a body shot but Sayonara blocks it.
Paavo tries a body shot but Sayonara blocks it.
A short left from Sayonara.
Sayonara blocking some punches.
Sayonara has a couple of punches blocked by Paavo.
Sayonara lands a body punch in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sayonara creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sayonara doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Paavo.
A head punch on the inside from Paavo fails to land.
Sayonara is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Paavo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
Sayonara working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Paavo prevents a body shot from Sayonara.
Paavo misses with some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice right hand lands inside from Sayonara.
Sayonara doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sayonara lands a shoulder strike.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Paavo takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Paavo throws a punch but it's blocked by Sayonara.
Sayonara misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sayonara pushes Paavo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Paavo.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sayonara.
Sayonara lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jiri Sayonara has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sayonara lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Paavo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Paavo misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sayonara.
Paavo struggles to land a body shot inside as Sayonara controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Jiri Sayonara will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Good work by Paavo as he checks the leg kick.
Sayonara avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sayonara ducks under a wild hook from Paavo.
Sayonara bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Paavo's head backwards.
Sayonara swings for the body but Paavo moves out of range.
Sayonara looks to throw the jab but Paavo is out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Paavo.
Paavo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Paavo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sayonara can pounce on him.
Paavo moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sayonara uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Paavo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paavo moves in looking to clinch but Sayonara pushes him off.
Sayonara cracks Paavo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Paavo looks to land a body kick but Sayonara moved away.
An inside leg kick lands from Paavo.
Sayonara throws a low kick but it's checked well by Paavo.
Sayonara backing away here, and Paavo unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T1#
Sayonara defending well as Paavo loads up on a big left hand.
Paavo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A low kick from Paavo is predictable there
and Sayonara counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sayonara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Paavo manages to avoid it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Paavo 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 Sayonara has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sayonara and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sayonara lands the left hand.
Paavo throws a body shot but no joy.
A combination from Paavo does no damage.
A big left from Paavo misses.
Paavo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sayonara bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Paavo's head backwards.
Paavo thows a leg kick but Sayonara checks it
and Sayonara counters with a right hand to the body.
Paavo scoring well with a low kick there.
Paavo moves out of range of the body kick from Sayonara.
Sayonara blocks a low kick nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sayonara misses with a body kick.
Paavo lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Eliitti Paavo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Sayonara moves out of range of the strikes.
Sayonara was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A punch lands to the side of Paavo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sayonara is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Paavo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sayonara stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Paavo.
Sayonara goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Paavo lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Paavo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CL2#
Paavo clinches up against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Sayonara.
Paavo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sayonara throws a head punch that misses.
Sayonara tries to throw a body punch but Paavo avoids it by throwing Sayonara back against the cage.
Sayonara misses with the head strike.
Paavo misses with the head strike.
Sayonara working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sayonara swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
Sayonara works on Paavo's body with a couple of short punches.
Paavo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Paavo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sayonara misses with a hook from the clinch.
Paavo will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Sayonara up against the cage.
Paavo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Sayonara can't find room to land a body shot as Paavo controls the action.
Sayonara misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Sayonara's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Paavo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Paavo there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Paavo! #CUT2#
It looks like Jiri Sayonara has been cut.
Paavo lands a leg kick that knocks Sayonara off balance momentarily.
Paavo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Paavo misses with a straight left.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sayonara.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Paavo misses with a looping right.
Sayonara scores with a decent looking hook.
Sayonara with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Paavo to score with a decent uppercut.
Sayonara is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Paavo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sayonara checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sayonara walks straight into a right hand from Paavo - that's dropped him! Paavo jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Sayonara from any more punishment! Sayonara complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Eliitti Paavo!
Eliitti Paavo decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: LEGACY! 70
Date: Jun 17, 2016

#R1#
Sayonara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yuudai.
Sayonara scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sayonara misses with a looping right.
Yuudai definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sayonara misses with a low kick.
As Sayonara backs away, Yuudai returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Yuudai misses with a straight left.
A low kick from Yuudai is predictable there
and Sayonara counters with a slapping leg kick.
Sayonara misses with a straight left.
Yuudai lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Yuudai throws a lazy right hand but Sayonara sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It seemed like Sayonara was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Yuudai takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sayonara is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sayonara throws a shot to the body.
Sayonara on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Yuudai. Yuudai obviously looking to wear him down.
Sayonara lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Yuudai lands a nice looking kick to the body. Sayonara takes a step back to recover.
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!
Sayonara throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #T1#
Yuudai moves away from the strike by Sayonara.
A little feinted left hand from Yuudai on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sayonara waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yuudai.
Sayonara takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sayonara walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Yuudai swats away the attempt to clinch by Sayonara.
Sayonara slips under a jab.
Sayonara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sayonara throws a body punch but Yuudai moves out of range.
Sayonara lands a right hook to the body.
Yuudai misses with a body kick.
Yuudai turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sayonara uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yuudai.
Yuudai throws a lazy body kick
and Sayonara cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sayonara lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
Yuudai moves out of range of the strikes.
Yuudai throws a low kick but Sayonara moves out of range easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sayonara throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sayonara throws out a loose jab but Yuudai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sayonara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yuudai.
Sayonara ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yuudai fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sayonara is out of range.
Sayonara fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Yuudai stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sayonara.
Sayonara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yuudai manages to avoid it.
Sayonara misses with a right hand
and Yuudai counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sayonara misses with a hook to the body
and Yuudai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Yuudai misses with a looping right.
Sayonara scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sayonara has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Yuudai.
Yuudai takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sayonara looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T3#
A chopping leg kick lands by Yuudai.
Yuudai connects with an inside leg kick.
Sayonara lands a nice looking kick to the body. Yuudai takes a step back to recover.
Sayonara throws a body punch but Yuudai moves out of range.
Yuudai is looking to counter punch.
Yuudai throws a jab but it's blocked by Sayonara.
Yuudai thows a body kick. Sayonara tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Sayonara uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yuudai.
Yuudai misses with a low kick.
Yuudai throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sayonara on the side of the head.
Sayonara walks into a jab.
Yuudai throws a push kick but Sayonara slaps the foot to one side.
Yuudai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sayonara.
Sayonara chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Yuudai can pounce on him.
Yuudai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sayonara sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yuudai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sayonara throws out the jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sayonara misses with a straight left. #T4#
Crunch! Sayonara slams his shin into Yuudai's torso.
Sayonara checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sayonara displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yuudai throws out the jab.
Sayonara lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sayonara lands a nice leg kick that just misses Yuudai's sensitive parts.
Yuudai takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Yuudai lands with a cross.
Yuudai misses with a looping left.#CL#
Yuudai pushes Sayonara up against the cage in a clinch.
Yuudai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sayonara blocks a body shot from Yuudai.
Yuudai manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yuudai tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sayonara dodges an elbow strike from Yuudai.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Yuudai just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sayonara's brow.
Sayonara lands a hook that snaps the head of Yuudai backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jiri Sayonara will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Yuudai avoids a kick to the body.
Yuudai steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Sayonara. That one must have hurt.
Jiri Sayonara seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Yuudai checks a leg kick.
Sayonara uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yuudai.
Yuudai just misses with a punch to the body.
Sayonara avoids the body shot from Yuudai.
Sayonara defending well as Yuudai loads up on a big left hand.
Yuudai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sayonara.
Yuudai is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sayonara misses with a looping right.
Sayonara throws a lazy right hand but Yuudai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sayonara misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sayonara scores with a nice right hand.
Yuudai catches Sayonara with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Some wild striking there from Yuudai.
Sayonara feints and then cracks Yuudai's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Yuudai down. #T1#
Sayonara scores with a nice strike.
A combination from Sayonara does no damage.
Yuudai throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sayonara throws a body shot but no joy.
Yuudai shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sayonara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yuudai was well out of range. Poor timing from Sayonara.
It appears Yuudai was looking to counter with a kick there.
Sayonara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yuudai.
Sayonara throws a sloppy body shot
and Yuudai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Yuudai thows a body kick. Sayonara tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Sayonara circles away from the clinch attempt
and Sayonara counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Yuudai connects with a right hand. Sayonara shakes it off.
Some bone on bone action there as Sayonara checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sayonara throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Yuudai connects with a jab.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yuudai throws a body punch but Sayonara moves out of range.
Yuudai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sayonara manages to avoid it.
Yuudai stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sayonara.
Yuudai throws a jab but it's blocked by Sayonara.
Yuudai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sayonara.
Yuudai misses with a hook.
Sayonara avoids the head kick by Yuudai.
Sayonara throws a leg kick
and Yuudai counters with a leg kick.
Yuudai moves out of range as Sayonara throws a body kick.
Yuudai on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Yuudai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A low kick from Sayonara misses
and Yuudai counters with a nice low kick that buckles Sayonara's knee momentarily.
Yuudai looks for the body kick but Sayonara saw that one coming.
Sayonara fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Yuudai throws out a powerful jab.#T3#
Sayonara throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Yuudai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A swing and a miss from Sayonara.
Sayonara blocks the body kick.
Yuudai throws a shot from downtown. Sayonara moves away and avoids it.
Yuudai throws a hook but Sayonara avoids it easily.
Yuudai blocks a jab.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Sayonara throws a sloppy head kick and Yuudai moves out of range easily.
Sayonara uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yuudai.
Yuudai looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Yuudai fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sayonara is out of range.
Yuudai moves out of range of the strikes.
Yuudai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sayonara.
Nice defenses there by Sayonara.
Yuudai staying out of range there.
The fighters circling - Yuudai throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T4#
Sayonara ducks under a wild hook from Yuudai.
Sayonara just misses with a punch to the body.
Sayonara ducks under a wild hook from Yuudai.
A little jabbing left from Sayonara on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Yuudai looks to land a left hand but Sayonara moved out of range nicely.
Sayonara lands with a nice combination. Yuudai backs away looking to recover.
Yuudai throws a hook but Sayonara blocks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sayonara just misses with a punch to the body.
Sayonara ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yuudai throws a body punch but Sayonara moves out of range.
Yuudai misses with a kick to the body.
A good leg kick by Sayonara.
Yuudai scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sayonara doesn't seem bothered though.
Sayonara bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yuudai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sayonara. That's going to slow Yuudai down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Takeshi Yuudai will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Yuudai misses with a body shot.
Sayonara misses with a looping right.
A solid body kick from Sayonara.
Sayonara throws a shot from downtown. Yuudai moves away and avoids it.
Yuudai misses with a hook
and Sayonara counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Yuudai throws a body kick that misses.
Sayonara turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Yuudai connects with a crisp jab.
Sayonara with a hook.
Yuudai keeps the fight on the outside.
Yuudai takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Yuudai misses with a low kick as Sayonara jumps back.
Sayonara steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yuudai.
Sayonara looks to throw the jab but Yuudai is out of range.
Yuudai throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sayonara lands a glancing blow to the side of Yuudai's head.#T1#
Sayonara checks a leg kick.
Sayonara looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Yuudai with a jab.
Sayonara is looking to chop away at Yuudai's legs.
Yuudai fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Yuudai ducks under a wild hook from Sayonara.
Sayonara throws a body kick that misses.
Yuudai misses with a looping left.
Sayonara slips a straight right by Yuudai.
Yuudai takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Yuudai just misses with a punch to the body.
Sayonara appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Yuudai fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Yuudai thows a left - swing and a miss!
Yuudai pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sayonara is out of range and Yuudai settles back down.
Sayonara takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #T2#
Yuudai takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Yuudai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sayonara.
Yuudai stuffs the takedown.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yuudai walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Yuudai moves out of range as Sayonara strikes.
Sayonara connects with the punch.
Yuudai throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Sayonara counters with a stiff right hand.
A big left from Yuudai misses.
Yuudai throws a sloppy body shot
and Sayonara counters with a nice body shot.
Yuudai tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sayonara manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sayonara catches Yuudai with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sayonara keeps Yuudai at a distance using the push kick.
Yuudai throws a hook but Sayonara blocks it.
Sayonara only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Yuudai misses the shot to the body.
Sayonara lands a right hook to the body. #T3#
Sayonara avoids the body shot from Yuudai.
Yuudai lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Yuudai will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
No joy there for Yuudai, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Yuudai lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Sayonara throws a wild body kick that Yuudai sees coming a mile off.
Sayonara scores with a hook to the body. Yuudai takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A nice combination there by Sayonara.
Sayonara fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Yuudai has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Yuudai pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nice shot lands for Yuudai.
Sayonara tries to work over Yuudai's front leg with a kick but Yuudai checks it.
Yuudai swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sayonara looks to land a left hand but Yuudai moved out of range nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yuudai avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Yuudai misses with an uppercut.
Yuudai throws a hook but Sayonara blocks it.
Yuudai backing away here, and Sayonara unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T4#
A nice inside leg kick there by Yuudai. That's going to slow Sayonara down.
Yuudai thows a leg kick but Sayonara checks it
and Sayonara counters with a stiff right hand.
Yuudai throws a leg kick
and Sayonara counters with a stiff right hand.
Sayonara pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yuudai looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Yuudai on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sayonara moves out of range of the strikes.
Yuudai misses the shot to the body.
Yuudai ducks under a wild hook from Sayonara.
Yuudai slips a straight right by Sayonara.
Sayonara lands a nice shot that snaps Yuudai's head back.
Yuudai lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Sayonara throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yuudai tries to close the distance and clinch but Sayonara swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sayonara throws a jab but it's blocked by Yuudai.
Yuudai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sayonara manages to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jiri Sayonara comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sayonara 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jiri Sayonara!
A very excited looking Jiri Sayonara 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: Causing Havoc 65
Date: May 21, 2016

#R1#
Yagin is looking to clinch but Sayonara is avoiding it.
Yagin lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #CUT2#
It looks like Jiri Sayonara has been cut.
Yagin throws a head kick but Sayonara moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Sayonara misses the target.#TD2#
Yagin looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Sayonara!
Yagin is chipping away with strikes.
Sayonara sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yagin is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Yagin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sayonara is trying to maintain the position but Yagin is very close to passing his half guard.
Sayonara has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Sayonara is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Yagin scores with a couple of nice shots.#T1#
Sayonara trying to hold on to Yagin's head to control him but Yagin postures up.
Sayonara is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Yagin thows a huge punch but Sayonara dodges it nicely.
Yagin looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sayonara with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Sayonara is looking to control Yagin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sayonara avoid being mounted?
Sayonara is looking to improve his position.
Yagin trying to control from half guard but Sayonara is working away.
Yagin thows a huge punch but Sayonara dodges it nicely.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Yagin lands a nice short elbow.#T2#
Yagin performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Yagin looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Yagin wants to free his trapped foot but Sayonara is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Yagin controlling the action here.
Yagin is looking to pass Sayonara's guard but actually Sayonara recovers to full guard.
Yagin postures up in Sayonara's guard and throws a big left but Sayonara blocks it. #T3##SUB#
Sayonara had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Yagin defends it easily.
Sayonara wants to sweep but no luck.
Yagin makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sayonara keeping moving, preventing Yagin from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sayonara working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Yagin.
Yagin trying to control but Sayonara is working from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#SUB#
Sayonara working for a triangle but Yagin defends it easily. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Yagin postures up in Sayonara's guard and throws a big left but Sayonara blocks it.
Yagin is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Yagin throws an elbow that misses. Sayonara uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Yagin's guard. Nice move by Sayonara!#REVR#
Yagin trying to control the position.
Yagin pulls Sayonara in to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sayonara controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Oke Yagin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jiri Sayonara's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Sayonara throws a hook but Yagin blocks it.
Yagin throws a front kick aimed at Sayonara's knee but Sayonara avoids it well.
Yagin throws a front kick aimed at Sayonara's knee but Sayonara avoids it well.
Yagin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sayonara.
Sayonara lands a nice shot that snaps Yagin's head back.
Sayonara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yagin connects with a high kick.
Nice straight punches there by Yagin. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Yagin.
Yagin throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sayonara counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sayonara throws a body punch but Yagin moves out of range.
Sayonara moves out of range of the body kick.
Yagin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sayonara's waist but Sayonara gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Yagin off to one side.
Yagin throws a lazy head kick
and Sayonara counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Oke Yagin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sayonara moves out of range of the strikes.
Oke Yagin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Yagin misses with a jab to the body
and Sayonara counters with a slapping leg kick.
Yagin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sayonara throws a quick counter kick to the body but Yagin avoids it.
Sayonara moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sayonara connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Yagin misses with a hook to the body
and Sayonara counters with a right hand to the body.
Yagin misses with an attempted mid kick.
Yagin misses with a head kick.
Yagin scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sayonara in his tracks. #TD2#
Yagin bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yagin is trying to move to mount but Sayonara reverses beautifully and ends up in Yagin's guard.
Yagin is looking to stand up but Sayonara isn't so interested in that idea. #T2#
Yagin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Yagin 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.
Sayonara controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Oke Yagin has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Yagin has his foot on Sayonara's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sayonara works his way back into a safe position though.#T3#
Yagin trying to keep a closed guard but Sayonara is proving a slippery customer.
Sayonara won't allow Yagin to sweep him here.
Yagin keeping moving, preventing Sayonara from controlling successfully.
Sayonara pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yagin is keeping the position for now.
Sayonara trying to control but Yagin is working from the bottom.
Yagin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sayonara tries to free his leg and advance position but Yagin is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Yagin throws a combination. Sayonara tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Sayonara tests Yagin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Yagin throws a head kick that misses.
Sayonara looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Yagin throws a sloppy head kick and Sayonara moves out of range easily.
Yagin lands a jab to the nose.
The fighters circling - Yagin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
No joy there for Yagin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sayonara throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Jiri Sayonara is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sayonara scores with a jab to the body.
Sayonara cracks Yagin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sayonara takes a swing at Yagin's ribcage but misses.
Yagin throws a lazy right hand but Sayonara sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sayonara is looking to counter with a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Jiri Sayonara will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jiri Sayonara's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Yagin fails to land the takedown.
Nice shot by Sayonara.
Yagin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL2#
Yagin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sayonara fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sayonara struggles to land a body shot inside as Yagin controls his hands.
Yagin digs a right hand underneath Sayonara's ribcage. Sayonara let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Yagin misses with a punch to the body.
Sayonara lands a nice shot to the body.
Yagin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sayonara blocks an uppercut. #T1#
Sayonara blocks an uppercut.
Sayonara misses with a punch to the body.
A short left from Sayonara.
Sayonara lands a right hand.
Sayonara swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sayonara misses with the head strike.
Yagin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Yagin has had enough of the clinch but Sayonara keeps him there for the moment.
Nice body punch from Sayonara. #BC2#
Yagin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A left lands for Sayonara.
Sayonara moves out of range as Yagin strikes.
Yagin throws an off balance right hand
and Sayonara cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sayonara's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Yagin connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sayonara scrambles back to his feet.
Sayonara takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sayonara was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sayonara lands a nice shot to the body. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yagin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Yagin darts in looking for a takedown but Sayonara gets double underhooks and turns Yagin into the cage.
Jiri Sayonara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oke Yagin.
Yagin steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Sayonara. That one must have hurt.
Sayonara is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Yagin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Yagin shoots and misses #CL#
and Sayonara counters by moving into the clinch.
Sayonara on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Sayonara scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sayonara misses with a punch to the body.
Yagin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sayonara's elbow.
Sayonara lands a left hand that snaps the head of Yagin backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sayonara.
Sayonara misses with the head strike.
Yagin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sayonara backwards.
Sayonara blocks an uppercut.
Sayonara working aggressively here.
Sayonara misses with a body punch. #T3#
Sayonara misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sayonara digs a right hand into Yagin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Yagin's gas tank.
Yagin working aggressively here.
Sayonara tries to work over Yagin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yagin throws a punch but it's blocked by Sayonara.
Yagin misses with a punch on the inside.
Sayonara is pressed up against the cage. Yagin has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sayonara down to the mat. Sayonara avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Sayonara takes one to the side of the head.
Yagin missing with a left hand there. Sayonara was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sayonara throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Oke Yagin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yagin throws a hook but Sayonara blocks it.
Yagin throws a solid leg kick but Sayonara takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Yagin.
Sayonara lands a nice shot to the body.
Yagin checks a leg kick nicely.
Sayonara lands a leg kick that knocks Yagin off balance momentarily.#T4#
Sayonara fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A big right from Sayonara misses.
Sayonara throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sayonara looks to score with a jab to the body but Yagin is just out of range.
Despite the aggression on Yagin's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Sayonara is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yagin slips a jab from Sayonara.
Yagin misses with a series of wild punches.
Yagin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sayonara swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Yagin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Yagin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sayonara. Sayonara obviously looking to wear him down.
Sayonara goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sayonara walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Yagin checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jiri Sayonara showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sayonara has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jiri Sayonara!
Jiri Sayonara seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Causing Havoc 60
Date: Apr 15, 2016

#R1#
Sayonara ducks under a wild hook from Ramos .
Ramos looks to land a left hand but Sayonara moved out of range nicely.
Sayonara throws out a counter right but Ramos avoids it with no problem.
A telegraphed right hand from Ramos misses the target.
Ramos slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CUT#
It looks like Jiri Sayonara has been cut.#TD#
Ramos scores with a takedown into Sayonara's guard.
Ramos is looking to work some ground and pound but Sayonara has wrist control.
Ramos throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sayonara works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ramos has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramos is looking to work some ground and pound but Sayonara has wrist control.
Sayonara 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.
Sayonara trying to keep a closed guard but Ramos is proving a slippery customer.
Ramos won't allow Sayonara to sweep him here. #T1#
Ramos lands a couple of elbows.
Ramos landing some decent shots from guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sayonara is on top in guard. #REVB#
Ramos looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sayonara is one step ahead there.
Sayonara wants to pass the guard but Ramos is keeping the position.
Ramos not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ramos keeping full guard, as Sayonara tries to pass. #SUB#
Ramos had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sayonara defends it easily.#T2#
Ramos has Sayonara pulled in close to control his posture.
Ramos wants to sweep here but Sayonara controlling him for the moment.
Ramos has control of Sayonara's left arm, preventing Sayonara from doing any damage.
Ramos is trying to control the position from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ramos holds on and takes a little breather.
Ramos tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3##SUB#
Ramos has an active guard here but Sayonara has managed to pass into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sayonara prevents Ramos from improving his position.
Sayonara is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Ramos trying to control here.
Sayonara stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sayonara is trying to control the action in half guard but Ramos is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ramos walks into a stiff left hand from Sayonara.#T4#
Ramos gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sayonara counters with a straight right hand.
Jiri Sayonara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ramos moves forwards but Sayonara connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Both fighters circling a little - Sayonara finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Ramos fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sayonara on the side of the head.
Ramos misses with a right hand
and Sayonara cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ramos blocks a jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ramos lands with an uppercut that bounces Sayonara off the cage and back into range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sayonara lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jiri Sayonara will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jiri Sayonara's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Ramos loads up on a big right hand but Sayonara slips the punch.
Ramos closes the distance and clinches up with Sayonara, looking for a takedown. Ramos pushes Sayonara against the cage but Sayonara circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sayonara misses with a body shot.
Sayonara looks to score with a jab to the body but Ramos is just out of range.
Sayonara jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ramos tries to counter with a takedown but Sayonara is quick to defend against it.
Ramos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sayonara thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sayonara throws a left and a right that both miss #TD#
and Ramos counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Sayonara blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ramos .
Sayonara is trying to control but can't. #T1#
Sayonara won't allow Ramos to pass to mount.
Sayonara tries to get to full guard but Ramos has control of the leg.
Sayonara is pressing down on Ramos 's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sayonara looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ramos throws a strike but Sayonara rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Sayonara stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ramos swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ramos working a defensive guard but Sayonara manages to pass into side control anyway.
Sayonara trying to control the action but Ramos is working from the bottom. #T2#
Ramos gets back to half guard.
Ramos tries to get to full guard but Sayonara has control of the leg.
Sayonara wants to pass to mount but Ramos is defending the position.
Sayonara controlling the action here.
Tony Ramos overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ramos slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sayonara forces his way into half guard.
Sayonara trying to control from half guard but Ramos is working away. #T3#
Ramos is trying to maintain the position but Sayonara is very close to passing his half guard.
Sayonara wants to control but Ramos is keeping him busy.
Ramos wants to control but Sayonara is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ramos is trying to get back to full guard.
Sayonara trying to control the action but Ramos is working from the bottom.
Sayonara might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ramos haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Ramos gets full guard.
Ramos tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Sayonara avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ramos looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sayonara is one step ahead there.
Ramos trying to keep a closed guard but Sayonara is proving a slippery customer.
Ramos wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ramos shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sayonara but Sayonara pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ramos throws a hook but Sayonara blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jiri Sayonara will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jiri Sayonara'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#
Sayonara jabs at Ramos 's body.
Sayonara swings for the body but Ramos moves out of range.
Sayonara fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sayonara walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sayonara scores with a hook to the body. Ramos takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sayonara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ramos manages to avoid it.
Sayonara blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sayonara misses with a body shot.
Ramos drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sayonara sprawls and moves away.
Ramos swings widly with a right hand
and Sayonara cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Sayonara throws a nice outside leg kick.
A lazy body kick from Sayonara #TD#
and Ramos counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Ramos missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ramos throws a big right hand that misses.
Sayonara can't keep his opponent in guard - Ramos advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ramos working the head and body with strikes. #SUB2#
Sayonara looking for submissions off his back.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ramos connects with a nice short shot to Sayonara's temple.
Ramos not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T2#
Ramos sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sayonara defending well though.
Sayonara wants to control but Ramos is keeping busy. #SUB#
Ramos is looking for a kimura but Sayonara is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ramos to get the leverage.
Sayonara is looking to improve his position.
Ramos is keen to just control but Sayonara is a slippery customer.
Ramos working Sayonara over with strikes.
Ramos thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nice strikes from Ramos there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sayonara is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ramos scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ramos looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Sayonara tries to get to full guard but Ramos has control of the leg. #T3#
Sayonara is trying to maintain the position but Ramos is very close to passing his half guard.
Sayonara is looking to improve his position.
Ramos throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Sayonara to regain full guard.
Sayonara looking to control.
Ramos trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ramos with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ramos is looking to work some ground and pound but Sayonara has wrist control.
Sayonara trying to control the position. #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.
Ramos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sayonara is keeping the position for now.
Sayonara preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ramos chips away with some ground and pound.
Ramos lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ramos passes Sayonara's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Tony Ramos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ramos thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ramos throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sayonara is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ramos scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tony Ramos showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sayonara 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 30:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Tony Ramos !

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