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Event: GAMMA#783 Curry v Boagrius     
Date:   Aug 03, 2019
#R1#
Buzzard connects with a good right hand that stumbles Winger. Winger circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Winger looks for the body kick but Buzzard saw that one coming.
Buzzard scores with a body shot.
Winger fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Buzzard checks it well.
Buzzard dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Winger. That did some damage!
Winger seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Winger takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CL#
Winger clinches up with Buzzard and pushes him back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Buzzard.
Winger tries to work over Buzzard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Buzzard.
Winger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Winger lands a body shot.
Winger swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Buzzard looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Buzzard.
Winger lands a right hand that snaps the head of Buzzard backwards.
Buzzard lands a hook that snaps the head of Winger backwards.
Winger misses with a hook to the ribs.
Buzzard lands a hook that snaps the head of Winger backwards.
Buzzard blocks a body shot from Winger.
A left hand lands to the body for Buzzard.
Winger lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Buzzard or not.
Buzzard gets through Winger's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Winger struggles to land a body shot inside as Buzzard controls his hands. #T1#
Winger tries to throw a body punch but Buzzard avoids it by throwing Winger back against the cage.
Winger lands with a right to the head.
Winger misses with the head strike.
Winger can't find room to land a body shot as Buzzard controls the action.
Winger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Buzzard misses with a body punch.
Buzzard softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Winger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Winger.
Winger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Buzzard's elbow.
Winger lands a hook that snaps the head of Buzzard backwards.
Winger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Buzzard.
Buzzard blocks an uppercut.
Winger misses with a body punch.
Winger misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Winger.
Buzzard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Buzzard fails to land.
Winger lands a hook that snaps the head of Buzzard backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Winger misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
Winger misses with a hook from the clinch.
Winger misses with the head strike.
Winger works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Buzzard misses with a punch to the body.
Winger tries a body shot but Buzzard blocks it.
Winger scores with a hook to the body.
Buzzard working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Buzzard lands with a right to the head.
Buzzard fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Buzzard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Winger struggles to land a body shot inside as Buzzard controls his hands.
Winger lands an uppercut.
Buzzard lands a shoulder strike.
Winger misses with a body punch.
Buzzard fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Buzzard lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Winger backwards.
Buzzard tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Buzzard.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Buzzard creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Winger as the two fighters clinch.
Buzzard misses with the head strike. #T3#
Buzzard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Buzzard fails to land.
Buzzard working aggressively here.
Winger tries a body shot but Buzzard blocks it.
Buzzard lands a nice shot to the body.
Winger tries a body shot but Buzzard blocks it.
Buzzard lands with a short shot to the head.
Winger working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right hand to the body from Winger.
Winger's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Winger tries to throw a body punch but Buzzard avoids it by throwing Winger back against the cage.
Buzzard lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Winger can't find room to land a body shot as Buzzard controls the action.
Buzzard working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Winger has a couple of punches blocked by Buzzard.
Buzzard presses Winger against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Buzzard lands a left hand that snaps the head of Winger backwards.
Buzzard misses with some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Winger swings wildly with an uppercut but Buzzard uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Winger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Winger tries to work over Buzzard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Buzzard lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Winger.
Winger tries to work over Buzzard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Buzzard blocking some punches.
Buzzard lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Winger.
Winger doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Buzzard fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Buzzard prevents a body shot from Winger.
Winger goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Buzzard.
Winger swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Winger.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Buzzard fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Winger prevents a body shot from Buzzard.
Buzzard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Buzzard misses with the head strike.
Buzzard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sir Anthony Buzzard dominated that round.
That's time! Winger's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Winger throws a lazy head kick
and Winger takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Winger throws a hook but Buzzard avoids it easily.
Buzzard with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Winger takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Winger takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Buzzard uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Winger tries to clinch up but Buzzard circles away and keeps his distance.
Winger throws the left hand but Buzzard avoids the punch easily.
Winger misses with a body kick.
Sandayu Winger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Buzzard keeps the fight on the outside.
Winger throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Buzzard counters with a two punch combo.
Buzzard throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Buzzard slips under a jab from Winger.
Buzzard lands with a straight right. Winger didn't see that one coming.
Buzzard scores with a jab.
Buzzard connects with a crisp jab.
Nice defenses there by Buzzard.
Buzzard lands with an overhand left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Winger. Buzzard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Buzzard throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Winger misses with a right hand
and Buzzard counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T1#
Winger lands a jab-cross combination.
Buzzard stalks Winger and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Winger's face. Winger staggers backwards, shaken.
Sir Anthony Buzzard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Winger misses with a shot to the body
letting Buzzard counter with a right hand.
Winger lands a right hook to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Buzzard as he connects with a hook.
Buzzard scores with a sloppy right hand. Winger should have avoided that one.
Buzzard feints and then cracks Winger's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Winger down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Winger scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Buzzard lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Buzzard 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.
Sir Anthony Buzzard seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Winger with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Buzzard scores with a head kick. Winger tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Buzzard with a jab.
Winger tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Winger misses with an attempted mid kick.
Buzzard takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Buzzard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Winger.
Buzzard throws a nice inside leg kick. #T2#
Nice uppercut there from Buzzard.
Winger misses with a wild body shot.
Winger misses with a two punch combination.
Buzzard looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Buzzard slips under a jab.
Winger throws a looping overhand right but Buzzard ducks down to avoid it.
Winger misses with an uppercut.
A jab lands there for Buzzard.
Winger is looking to land body kicks.
Buzzard fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Winger.
Buzzard lands with a straight right. Winger didn't see that one coming.
Buzzard takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Buzzard lands a two punch combo.
A solid leg kick lands there for Buzzard.
Buzzard scores with a jab to the head.
Winger throws a half hearted mid kick.
Winger with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Buzzard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Buzzard throws a counter combo.
Buzzard moves out of range as Winger throws a body kick.
Winger throws the left hand but Buzzard avoids the punch easily.
Winger 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.#T3#
Winger misses the shot to the body.
Buzzard lands a nice shot to the body.
Buzzard dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Winger. That did some damage!
Buzzard has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A looping hook to the body misses from Winger. Buzzard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Winger scores with a punch to the head.
Buzzard lands with an overhand left.
Buzzard cracks Winger with an open hand slap.
Winger dodges the punch combination from Buzzard.
Winger throws an off balance right hand
and Buzzard counters with a leg kick.
Buzzard throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Winger stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Buzzard - that will leave a mark!
Winger looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Winger scoring well with a low kick there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Buzzard moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Buzzard clobbers Winger with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Buzzard lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Buzzard ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Buzzard fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Winger has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Buzzard lands with a cross. #T4#
Buzzard buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Buzzard slips a straight right by Winger.
Buzzard cracks Winger with a right hand to the side of the head.
Winger looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A chopping leg kick lands by Buzzard.
Buzzard moves out of range of the body kick.
Winger fails to land with a series of punches.
Winger misses with a straight left.
Buzzard lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Buzzard.
Winger throws a half hearted mid kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Buzzard checks a leg kick.
Winger takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Buzzard smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Winger throws a shot from downtown. Buzzard moves away and avoids it.
Buzzard connects with an inside leg kick.
Winger thows a left - swing and a miss!
Winger is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Winger throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Buzzard.
Winger throws a lazy uppercut
and Buzzard counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sir Anthony Buzzard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Buzzard tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Winger manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Buzzard cracks Winger with a right hand to the side of the head.
Winger throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Buzzard unleashes a big counter combination but Winger bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Winger's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Buzzard connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Winger scrambles back to his feet.
Winger throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Buzzard tries to counter with a clinch but Winger shakes him off and moves away.
Winger scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Winger looks to land a right hand but Buzzard moved out of range.#TD2#
Buzzard fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Winger sprawls well initially but Buzzard persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Winger trying to control here.
Buzzard wants to free his trapped foot but Winger is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Winger wants to get back to full guard.
Winger moves into full guard.
Winger looking for a sweep. Not yet Winger, not yet. #T1#
Buzzard tries to stand but Winger is controlling from the bottom.
Winger looking to control. #SU2#
Buzzard gets to his feet. Winger looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Winger throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Buzzard.
Buzzard throws a head kick that misses.
Winger throws a body punch but Buzzard moves out of range.
Buzzard connects with an inside leg kick.
Winger 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.
Buzzard lands a two punch combo.
Buzzard blocks the body kick.
Sandayu Winger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Winger moves in looking to clinch but Buzzard pushes him off.
Winger misses with a shot to the body
and Winger takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Winger misses with a low kick.
A jab from Buzzard does it's job there.
Winger thuds a left hand into Buzzard's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Buzzard lands with a right hand.
Winger needs to keep his hands up - Buzzard had a free shot at his head there.
A good leg kick by Buzzard.
Winger throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Winger throws a chopping leg kick but Buzzard manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Winger drops his hands momentarily and Buzzard takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A shot to the liver by Winger. Beautiful body shot.
Winger throws a sloppy head kick and Buzzard moves out of range easily.
Buzzard bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Winger's head.
Buzzard lunges at Winger with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Winger's hand.
Buzzard lands with an uppercut that bounces Winger off the cage and back into range.
Buzzard takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Winger throws a head kick that misses. #T3#
Buzzard lands a glancing blow to the side of Winger's head.
A leg kick checked by Buzzard.
Buzzard is looking for the big counter here.
Buzzard lands the left hand.
Winger gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Buzzard blocks a leg kick.
Buzzard throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice cross by Buzzard.
Buzzard connects with a nice looking jab.
Winger stuns Buzzard with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sir Anthony Buzzard is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A chopping leg kick lands by Buzzard.
Buzzard avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice jab there from Buzzard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Buzzard slips a jab from Winger.
Winger dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Winger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Buzzard.
Winger is looking to clinch. #T4#
Buzzard scores with a nice right hand.
Buzzard connects with a jab.
Winger throws a lazy body kick
and Buzzard counters with a stiff right hand.
Buzzard lands a lovely overhand right.
Winger misses with a body shot.
Buzzard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A combination from Buzzard does no damage.
Buzzard staying out of range there.
Buzzard throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Winger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Buzzard moves away.#CL#
Winger darts in and clinches Buzzard up against the cage.
Winger goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Buzzard blocks a body shot from Winger.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Buzzard blocks a body shot from Winger.
Winger takes a shot to the head.
Winger has a couple of punches blocked by Buzzard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sir Anthony Buzzard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Buzzard 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sir Anthony Buzzard!

Post fight, Sir Anthony Buzzard took to the microphone: 'THE CHAMP IS FUCKING HERE! IF YOU WANT SOME, COME AND GET SOME! '.

 

Event: GAMMA#779 Curry v Steel     
Date:   Jul 06, 2019
#R1#
Winger keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Staal.
Winger defending well as Staal loads up on a big left hand.
Staal takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Staal keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Winger.
Staal connects with a single shot there.
Staal lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A punch combination from Staal misses.
Winger's coach down at was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Winger's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Winger uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Staal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winger throws a body punch but Staal moves out of range.
Staal moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Staal throws a hook but Winger blocks it.
Winger lands a nice shot to the body. #T1#
Staal is looking to slow Winger down with leg kicks.
Winger misses with a wild body shot.
Winger lands a nice hook to Staal's body. Staal takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Staal looks to throw the jab but Winger is out of range.
Staal throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Winger tries to clinch there but Staal circles away.
Winger avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Winger swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Staal connects with a nice looking jab.
Winger checks a leg kick.
Staal lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T2#
Staal throws an overhand right that lands on Winger's shoulder, as Winger tries to avoid the shot.
A nice side step and Winger releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A looping hook to the body misses from Staal. Winger does a little dance to reset his feet.
Winger is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Staal with a body shot.
Staal throws a body punch but Winger moves out of range.
Winger misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Staal bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Winger's head.#TD#
Staal scores with a takedown into Winger's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Winger looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Staal landing with the ground and pound.
Staal 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#
Winger looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T3##SUB2#
Winger is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Staal defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Staal's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Winger is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Winger has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Staal can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Winger looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Winger keeping moving, preventing Staal from controlling successfully. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Winger is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Staal defends well.
Staal trying to control the position from guard on top but Winger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Staal is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Winger looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Staal throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Winger works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2#
Winger looking for a guillotine here but Staal defends easily. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Winger is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Staal dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Staal lands a really nice looking cross but Winger seems unphased.
Staal swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Winger.
Staal scores with a leg kick.
Donk. Staal catches Winger right on the button with a cross.
Staal throws a leg kick but Winger sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Staal connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winger has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Staal finds it's way round the side to connect with Winger's head.
Staal throws a nice inside leg kick.
Staal is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Winger.
Eric Staal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Staal takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Staal throws a hook to the side of Winger's head but Winger sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Staal scores with a body shot.
Staal takes a swing at Winger's ribcage but misses.
Winger wants to counter with a clinch but Staal pushes him away.#CL2#
Winger gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Staal is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Winger can do to turn this around?#BC2#
Winger manages to break the clinch.
Staal connects with a body shot.
Staal is looking to slow Winger down with leg kicks.
Staal ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Staal throws a half hearted mid kick.
Staal tries to land a leg kick but Winger saw it coming and moves away. #T2#
Staal with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Winger connects with a body shot that sends Staal's belly button to the back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Staal misses the shot to the body.
Winger is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Staal rather than just go for the knockout.
Winger walks into a jab.
Staal connects with a looping right hand.
Winger uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Staal.
Winger looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Winger checks the leg kick nicely there.
Winger takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A shot to the liver by Staal. Beautiful body shot.
Winger misses with a body shot.
Staal half committed to a counter leg kick.#T3#
Staal throws a big shot that misses.
Winger is looking for the big counter here.
Staal misses with a hook. Winger ducked under it nicely.
Eric Staal is winning the standup battle so far.
Staal scores with a body shot.
Staal scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Staal tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Winger swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Winger scores with a punch to the head.
Staal dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Staal jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Winger throws a lazy right hand but Staal sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Staal connects with a body shot.#T4#
Winger takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Staal scores with a head kick. Winger tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Staal dips to his left and cracks Winger with an uppercut!#TD#
Staal changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Winger looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Winger sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Winger wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Winger looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Winger looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Staal trying to control the action but Winger is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Staal dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Staal throws a nice inside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Staal.
Staal bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Staal misses with a leg kick
and Winger counters with a series of strikes. Staal will be more careful next time no doubt.
Staal tries a head kick but it misses.
Staal fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Winger manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Staal throws a hook to the side of Winger's head but Winger sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#TD#
Staal fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Winger sprawls well initially but Staal persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Winger looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Winger looking for submissions off his back.#T1##SUB2#
Winger actively working from the bottom here.
Staal lands with a punch from half guard.
Winger trying to control here.
Staal trying to control from half guard but Winger is working away.
Staal lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB2#
Winger is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Staal pulls his head out easily.
Staal is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Winger! #T2#
Staal working Winger over with strikes here.
Staal tries to control but Winger wriggling away.
Winger is wriggling around trying to escape.
Eric Staal overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Staal controlling the pace for now.
Staal with shots to the head and body - Winger looks very uncomfortable down there.
Staal with shots to the head and body - Winger looks very uncomfortable down there.
Winger really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Winger is still trying to improve position.#T3#
Staal looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Winger can't escape the position.
Staal controlling the pace for now.
Staal putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Sandayu Winger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Winger is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Staal fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Staal sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Staal fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Winger gets back to half guard.
Eric Staal is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4##SUB2#
Winger is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Staal pulls his head out easily.
Staal is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
Winger looking for submissions off his back.
Staal performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Staal's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#SUB2#
Winger looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Staal is figuring out what he wants to do next.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eric Staal showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Staal, 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eric Staal!

 

Event: GAMMA#775 Jernit v Legions     
Date:   Jun 08, 2019
#R1#
Sodergren takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sodergren keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Winger.
Sodergren works the jab nicely.
Sodergren lands with an uppercut that bounces Winger off the cage and back into range.
Winger connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Winger throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sodergren counters with a three punch combo that has Winger backing up. Winger nods at Sodergren to acknowledge the strikes.
Sodergren misses with a left hand
and Winger counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sodergren wants to land a leg kick but Winger is out of range.
Sodergren misses with a head kick.
Winger is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sodergren misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Winger.
Winger appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Winger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sodergren manages to avoid it.
As Winger backs off Sodergren throws a huge counter combo but Winger manages to avoid it all.
Winger 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.
Sodergren misses with an attempted mid kick.
Winger is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Sodergren ducks under a wild hook from Winger.
Winger takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Winger misses with a right hand
and Sodergren counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A big right from Winger misses. #T1#
Sodergren throws a half hearted mid kick.
Winger throws the left hand but Sodergren avoids the punch easily.
Winger listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sodergren explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Sodergren lands a leg kick that knocks Winger off balance momentarily.
Sodergren throws a leg kick which misses Winger's front leg but catches the back leg as Winger tries to avoid it.
Winger on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sodergren. Sodergren obviously looking to wear him down.
A big left from Winger misses.
Good leg kick by Sodergren there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sodergren lands a jab to the head.
Winger misses with a wild combination.
Winger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Winger avoids a kick to the body. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sodergren throws a leg kick which misses Winger's front leg but catches the back leg as Winger tries to avoid it.
Winger digs a good body shot into Sodergren's ribs.#CL2#
Winger tries to keep at a distance but Sodergren has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sodergren lands a left hand.
Winger has a couple of punches blocked by Sodergren.
Sodergren lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Winger's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Winger throws a hook to the side of Sodergren's head but Sodergren sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sodergren follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
A lazy left from Sodergren finds it's target.
Winger throws a lazy uppercut
and Sodergren counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sodergren fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Winger has knocked Sodergren down with a huge combo! Winger steps away and waves a wobbly Sodergren back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Sodergren misses with a lunging right hand
and Winger counters with a straight right hand.
Winger takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T3#
Sodergren listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sodergren tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Winger manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Winger swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#KD#
Winger cracks Sodergren with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Sodergren looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Winger finish him? #ROC#
Sodergren is rocked!
Sodergren ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Winger moves away.
Sodergren is still on wobbly legs! Can Winger finish him?
Sodergren wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sodergren lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Winger at a distance.
Sodergren seems to have recovered his senses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sodergren cracks the inside of Winger's front leg.
Sodergren lands a jab to the nose.
Winger darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Good work by Winger as he checks the leg kick.
Winger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sodergren manages to avoid it.
Sodergren feints a counter leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sodergren 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 Winger has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Winger and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Winger swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sodergren counters with a stiff right hand.
Winger misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sodergren counters with a low kick, right behind Winger 's knee. #T4#
Sodergren connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sodergren tries to work over Winger's front leg with a kick but Winger checks it.
Winger thuds a left hand into Sodergren's body.
Sodergren swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sodergren slips a jab from Winger.
Winger looks to score with a jab to the body but Sodergren is just out of range.
Sodergren takes a swing at Winger's ribcage but misses.
Sodergren scores with a leg kick.
Sodergren connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Winger's hands.
Winger tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sodergren lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Winger misses with a left hand
and Sodergren counters with a thumping low kick.
Winger misses with a left hand
and Sodergren counters with a thumping low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Basten Sodergren dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sodergren has a couple of punches blocked by Winger.
Winger is trying to force a seperation but Sodergren has the dominant position.#BC2#
Sodergren breaks from the clinch.
Winger fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sodergren uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Winger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Winger scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Winger works Sodergren's body with a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sodergren swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A jab from Winger misses.
Sodergren uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Winger.
Winger on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Basten Sodergren seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sodergren throws a leg kick which misses Winger's front leg but catches the back leg as Winger tries to avoid it. #T1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sodergren, as that shot connected.
Sodergren lands a leg kick that knocks Winger off balance momentarily.
Sodergren thows a leg kick but Winger checks it
enabling Winger to counter with a crisp jab.
Sodergren moves out of range of the strikes.
Sodergren throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Winger thows a left - swing and a miss!
Winger backing away here, and Sodergren unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Winger shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Winger moves away from the strike by Sodergren.
A shot to the liver by Winger. Beautiful body shot.
Winger 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.
Winger misses with a wild body shot.
Sodergren takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Winger takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sodergren chopping away at his opponent's legs. #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!
Sodergren fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Winger is out of range.
Sodergren has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sodergren there as he acknowledges the shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Winger. Sodergren does a little dance to reset his feet.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sodergren.
Sodergren's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Winger connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sodergren scrambles back to his feet.
Sodergren bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Winger throws a poor cross that misses
and Sodergren counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Winger throws the left hand but Sodergren avoids the punch easily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sodergren, right into the meat.
Winger defending well as Sodergren loads up on a big left hand.
Winger looks to throw the jab but Sodergren is out of range.
Winger throws a looping overhand right but Sodergren ducks down to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sodergren! But no joy.
Winger looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sodergren lands a head shot.#T3#
Good exchange - Sodergren coming out on top.
Sodergren misses with a lunging right hand
and Winger counters with a right hand to the body.
Winger slips a jab from Sodergren.
Winger throws a hook to the side of Sodergren's head but Sodergren sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sodergren chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Winger throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Winger's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Sodergren tries to close the distance and clinch but Winger swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Winger throws an overhand right that lands on Sodergren's shoulder, as Sodergren tries to avoid the shot.
Winger misses with a hook.#CL2#
Sodergren clinches up against the cage.
Sodergren lands a shoulder strike.
Sodergren has a couple of punches blocked by Winger.
Winger lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sodergren backwards. #T4#
Sodergren lands a nice shot to the body.
Sodergren scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sodergren tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Winger is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sodergren struggles to land a body shot inside as Winger controls his hands.
Sodergren lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Sodergren fails to land.
Sodergren lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Winger backwards.
Winger lands a hook that snaps the head of Sodergren backwards.
Winger can't break the clinch.
Winger tries to circle away but Sodergren has him pinned against the cage.
Sodergren lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Sodergren.
Sodergren misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sodergren prevents Winger from breaking the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sodergren.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Basten Sodergren showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Sodergren clinches.
Winger prevents a body shot from Sodergren.
Winger working aggressively here.
Sodergren misses with a punch to the body.
Sodergren goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Sodergren.
A short uppercut from Sodergren.
Winger softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Sodergren.
A head punch on the inside from Sodergren fails to land.
Sodergren lands with a short shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sodergren swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Winger misses with some punches. #BC2#
Sodergren manages to break the clinch.
Sodergren takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Winger. Sodergren does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sodergren throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Winger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sodergren throws a head kick but Winger moves out of range.
Sodergren scores with a hook.
Winger lands the left hand.
Sodergren ducks under a wild hook from Winger.
Winger drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Winger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sodergren.
Sodergren works Winger's body with a nice hook.
Sodergren just misses with a punch to the body.
Winger rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sodergren counters with a nice uppercut.
Sodergren swinging wildly here. #T2#
Winger loads up on a big right hand but Sodergren slips the punch.
Winger takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sodergren finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sodergren jabs Winger to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Winger takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Winger misses with a right hand
and Sodergren counters with a leg kick.
Winger takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Winger misses with a looping right.
Winger misses with a right hand
and Sodergren counters with a nice kick to the body.
Nice cross by Sodergren.
Sodergren throws a nice inside leg kick.
Winger misses with an uppercut. #T3#
Sodergren lands with an overhand left.#ROC2#
Winger is rocked!
Winger lands a jab to Sodergren's midsection.
Sodergren defending well as Winger loads up on a big left hand. #CL2#
Sodergren takes the fight into the clinch.
Sodergren has a couple of punches blocked by Winger.
Winger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sandayu Winger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sodergren lands a right hand that snaps the head of Winger backwards.
Winger pushes Sodergren back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Winger working aggressively here.
Basten Sodergren seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Winger lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Winger takes a shot to the head.
Sodergren makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sodergren misses with a hook from the clinch.
Basten Sodergren is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sodergren stalling.
Still in the clinch, Winger scores with a nice short uppercut.
Winger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Winger misses with a body punch.
Winger lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sodergren.#BC#
Winger breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sodergren moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Sodergren moves out of range of the strikes.
Winger on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sodergren connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Winger's hands.

And that's the end of the fight!
Basten Sodergren comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sodergren 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 Percy O'Donnell 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... Basten Sodergren!

Our winner, Basten Sodergren, 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#770 Sissypants v Delsart     
Date:   May 04, 2019
#R1#
Winger misses with a straight left.
Buzzard feints and then cracks Winger's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Winger down.
Winger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Buzzard.
Winger throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Buzzard takes one to the side of the head.
Winger lands a head shot.
Buzzard fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Winger has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Winger throws an overhand right that lands on Buzzard's shoulder, as Buzzard tries to avoid the shot.
Winger drops Buzzard with a straight right hand, right on the button! Winger follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sandayu Winger!
Sandayu Winger made sure to mention his sponsor, Sportivité in his post fight interview.
Sir Anthony Buzzard was interviewed post fight and said 'Damn, bad night, we all have them. I'd like to congratulate my opponent. Goodnight everybody.'.

 

Event: GAMMA#767 Dassler v DeNeville     
Date:   Apr 13, 2019
#R1##CL2#
Winger clinches up against the cage.
Winger goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Quin gets through Winger's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#TD#
Quin manages to pull guard.
Winger trying to stand up but can't free himself from Quin's guard.
Quin trying to control the position. #SUB#
Quin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Winger doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Winger manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winger wanted to stand there but Quin had control of the position. #SU2#
Winger stands up from Quin's guard - Winger perhaps looking for a knockout. #T1##CL2#
Winger rushes Quin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Quin takes a shot to the head.
Winger misses with a body punch.
Quin is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Winger to keep the fight standing.
Quin drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Winger gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Winger tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Winger misses with a punch to the body.
Winger lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Quin is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Winger gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Quin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Winger doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Quin misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Quin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Winger fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Quin, pushing him back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Quin.
Winger tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
I was talking to Quin's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Winger lands with a short shot to the head. #T2#
Quin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Quin pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Winger misses with a punch to the body.
Winger tries a body shot but Quin blocks it.
Winger struggles to land a body shot inside as Quin controls his hands.
Winger working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Winger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Quin's elbow.
Winger lands a left hand.
Quin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Winger's elbow.
Winger misses with a hook to the ribs.
Quin pushes Winger back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Winger tries to throw a body punch but Quin avoids it by throwing Winger back against the cage.
Winger tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Winger tries a body shot but Quin blocks it.
Winger doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Quin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Winger moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Quin misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Winger clinches with his opponent. #BC#
Quin breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Winger closes the distance and pushes Quin back into the cage.#T3#
Winger misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Quin prevents a body shot from Winger.
Winger goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Winger lands a right hand that snaps the head of Quin backwards.
Quin blocking some punches.
Winger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Winger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Quin's elbow.
With the fighters up against the cage, Quin throws an elbow but misses.
Quin struggles to land a body shot inside as Winger controls his hands.
Winger presses Quin against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC#
Quin breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Quin tries to keep at a distance but Winger has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Quin pulls guard effortlessly.
Quin is pulling down on Winger's head to control his posture.
Winger wants to stand but Quin has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Winger is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#T4##SUB#
Quin working for a triangle but Winger defends it easily.
Quin wants to sweep here but Winger controlling him for the moment.
Winger wanted to stand there but Quin had control of the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Winger wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sandayu Winger 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##CL2#
Winger moves into range and clinches up with Quin.
Winger tries to work over Quin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Winger lands a nice shot to the body.
Winger tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Winger in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Quin is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Winger to keep the fight standing.#BC#
Quin manages to break the clinch.
Quin blocks a low kick nicely.
Winger bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL2#
Winger drives through and clinches with Quin against the cage. #BC#
Quin breaks the clinch.
Quin's corner calls for a 1-2. Quin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CL2#
Winger gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winger lands an uppercut.
Quin goes for a takedown in the clinch but Winger prevents it.
Winger working aggressively here.
A short right from Winger.
Quin is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Winger pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Quin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from Quin - that landed with a thud. #T1#
Winger goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Quin tries to pull guard but Winger holds him up against the cage and eventually Quin drops back down to his feet.
Quin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wingers head.
Winger misses with a body punch.
Winger struggles to land a body shot inside as Quin controls his hands.
Quin tries to score a body lock takedown but Winger shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A shot in the inside from Quin.
Winger lands an uppercut.
Quin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Winger misses with a body punch.
Winger tries to throw a body punch but Quin avoids it by throwing Winger back against the cage.
Winger cracks Quin with a nice body shot.
Winger has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Winger can't find room to land a body shot as Quin controls the action.
Quin prevents a body shot from Winger.
Quin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Winger struggles to land a body shot inside as Quin controls his hands.
Quin creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Winger misses with a punch to the body.
Winger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Quin's elbow.
Quin lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T2#
Quin blocks a body shot from Winger.
Winger blocking some punches.
Quin goes for a takedown attempt but Winger pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #TD#
Quin 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Winger is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Winger utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Winger tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Winger is trying to control the position but Quin postures up.
Quin will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Quin is fighting to break Winger's control of his arms but Winger is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Winger is trying to control the position but Quin postures up.
Winger is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T3#
Winger is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Quin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Quin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Winger now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nice shot lands for Quin.
Winger doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Winger tries to clinch but Quin is having none of it.
Winger tries to clinch but Quin is having none of it.
Quin scores with a body shot.
Quin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Winger fails with an attempt to clinch.
Winger tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Quin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Quin is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#CL2#
Winger closes the distance and clinches.
Winger swings wildly with an uppercut but Quin uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Quin is trying to trip Winger. He has hold of a leg but Winger is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Quin persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#T4#
Quin looking to pass the guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Winger pulls Quin in close to his closed guard and prevents Quin from doing any damage or advancing position.
Quin postures up in Winger's guard and throws a big left but Winger blocks it.
Quin tries to free his leg and advance position but Winger is retaining full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Winger holds on and takes a little breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matt Quin 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Quin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sandayu Winger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab, jab by Quin - just one landing.
Quin is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Winger wants to clinch.
Winger tries to close the distance and clinch up but Quin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Winger on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Winger tries to clinch but Quin is having none of it.
Winger closes the distance but Quin moves to the side
and Quin counters with a stiff right hand.
Quin lands with an uppercut that bounces Winger off the cage and back into range.
Winger is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Quin shoots in looking for a takedown but Winger manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Quin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quin throws a jab but it's blocked by Winger.
Winger is looking to clinch.
Winger takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Winger is looking to clinch but Quin is avoiding it. #CL2#
Winger instigates a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Quin doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1#
Winger tries to work over Quin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Winger works on Quin's body with a couple of short punches.#TD#
Quin pulls Winger into guard. #SUB#
Quin working for a triangle but Winger defends it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Winger is looking to stand up but Quin won't let him. #SUB#
Quin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Quin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Quin is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T2#
Winger wants to stand but Quin is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB#
Quin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Winger doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Winger manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Winger steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Quin.
Winger is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Winger is looking to clinch but Quin is avoiding it.
Winger tries to clinch up.
Quin throws a jab but it's blocked by Winger.
Winger tries to clinch up.
Quin is looking to counter punch.
Nice defenses there by Winger.#CL2#
Winger closes the distance and pushes Quin back into the cage.
Quin is working for takedown but Winger is calmly controlling the position for now.
A left hand lands to the body for Winger. #T3#
Quin is working for takedown but Winger is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Quin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Quin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Winger backwards.
Quin is trying to pull guard but Winger turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Quin is trying to pull guard but Winger has him pressed against the cage.
Winger is working Quin over against the cage.
Winger scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Winger tries to throw a body punch but Quin avoids it by throwing Winger back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Winger.
A left hand lands to the body for Winger.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Winger.
Winger scores with a shot to the side of Quin's head.
Winger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Quin's elbow.
Winger scores with a shoulder strike.
Winger misses with a punch to the body.
Winger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Quin's elbow.
Quin misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Quin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Winger tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Winger tries to close the distance and clinch up but Quin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Quin tries to counter with a takedown but Winger is quick to defend against it.#T4#
Winger tries to clinch but Quin is having none of it. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Quin has a couple of punches blocked by Winger.
Winger tries to throw a body punch but Quin avoids it by throwing Winger back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Quin's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Quin takes a shot to the head.
Quin changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Winger fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Quin throws out a loose jab but Winger uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL2#
Winger forces Quin back against the cage and clinches.
Winger swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Quin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Winger has him pressed against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Winger.
Winger throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Winger tries to work over Quin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Winger is leaning against Quin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Winger goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Quin fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Winger misses with some punches.
Winger blocks a punch to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sandayu Winger.
I think Winger 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Sandayu Winger!

Sandayu Winger very nearly forgot to thank Sportivité amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

 

Event: GAMMA#763 Slider v Deneville     
Date:   Mar 23, 2019
#R1#
Staal slips under a jab from Winger.
Staal misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Winger with the counter takedown but Staal avoids it easily.
Staal misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Winger counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Winger won't allow Staal to sweep him here.
Winger trying to control but Staal is working from the bottom.
Staal controlling the position.
Winger distracts Staal with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Staal looking for a sweep. Not yet Staal, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winger trying to control the position from guard on top but Staal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Staal can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Winger controls the pace.#T1#
Staal keeping moving, preventing Winger from controlling successfully.
Winger in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Winger pushing down on Staal's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Winger stalling away here and it's allowed Staal to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Winger accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Staal pulls Winger in close to his closed guard and prevents Winger from doing any damage or advancing position.
Staal lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Winger looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T2##SUB2#
Winger looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Winger can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Staal controls the pace.#SUB2#
Winger is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Winger is looking to sweep but instead, Staal has passed into half guard.
Staal trying to control the action but Winger is working from the bottom.
Staal lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Staal not doing much here. #T3#
Staal trying to control from half guard but Winger is working away.
Winger taking some punishment here, with Staal in his half guard.
Winger is looking to improve his position.
Winger is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Staal scores with a couple of nice shots.
Staal content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Winger taking some punishment here, with Staal in his half guard. #T4#
Staal trying to control the action but Winger is working from the bottom.
Winger is looking to improve his position.
Winger is still trying to improve position.
Staal passes to full mount!
Winger is desperately trying to improve his position but Staal has a good base and remains in mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Staal cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Staal tries to control but Winger wriggling away.
Staal landing shots from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Staal 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#
Winger chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Staal can pounce on him.
Staal lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Staal throws a jab when Winger was well out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Winger. That snapped Staal's head back.
Nice sprawl there from Staal as Winger shoots in.
It looked like Staal wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Staal slips under a jab.
Staal swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Winger closes this distance looking for a takedown but Staal circles away.
Nice uppercut lands for Staal. That snapped Winger's head back. #TD2#
Winger throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Staal tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Winger is in Staal's guard.
Winger working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Winger accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Staal looking for a sweep. Not yet Staal, not yet.
Staal working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Winger.
Staal keeping full guard, as Winger tries to pass.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Staal keeping moving, preventing Winger from controlling successfully. #T1#
Staal keeping full guard, as Winger tries to pass.
Winger wants to control from the top but Staal keeps moving.
Staal keeping full guard, as Winger tries to pass.
Winger postures up.
Staal manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Winger manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Staal postures up in Winger's guard and throws a big left but Winger blocks it.
Staal postures up and lands a big shot to Winger's brow.
Staal working some strikes from top position.#T2##SUB2#
Winger is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Eric Staal overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Winger working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Staal doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Staal manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Winger wants to sweep here but Staal controlling him for the moment.
Staal makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
Winger is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Staal is aware though and is defending well.
Staal preventing the sweep.
Winger keeping moving, preventing Staal from controlling successfully.
Winger wants to sweep here but Staal controlling him for the moment.
Staal is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T3#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Staal's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Staal distracts Winger with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Winger looking to control.
Winger looking for a sweep. Not yet Winger, not yet.
Staal controls from within his opponent's guard.
Staal wants to control from the top but Winger keeps moving.
Staal lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Staal stays in close to Winger's body and controls the position.
Winger wants to hit a switch here but Staal passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Winger there!
Winger is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Staal trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Winger tries to hold on but Staal postures up.
Staal working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Winger tries to reverse the position but Staal maintains control.
Staal controlling the position easily from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Staal dominated that second round.
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#
A telegraphed right hand from Staal misses the target.
Staal misses with a straight right.
Winger changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Staal shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Winger keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Staal.
Staal will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Staal takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Winger throws an overhand right that lands on Staal's shoulder, as Staal tries to avoid the shot.
Staal throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Winger drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Staal defends it well.
Winger swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Winger throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Staal sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Staal half committed to a counter leg kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Winger.
Staal appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab from Winger.
No luck for Winger with that takedown attempt. #T1#
Staal lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Winger scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Winger misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Eric Staal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sandayu Winger.
Staal's corner calls for a 1-2. Staal obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Winger fails with a takedown attempt. #TD2#
Winger scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Staal trying to hold on to Winger's head to control him but Winger postures up.
Staal moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Staal lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T2#
Staal sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Winger's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Winger is looking for a sweep. Staal is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Staal wants to control but Winger is keeping him busy.
Winger tries to roll over but Staal keeps him under control.
Staal scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Winger wants to control but Staal is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Winger wants to improve his position but Staal is controlling well.
Still in half guard, Staal seems content to control.#T3##SUB2#
Winger is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Staal pulls his head out easily.
Staal lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Staal working the head and body with strikes.
Staal trying to pass the guard but Winger defending well.
Nice strikes from Staal there. #SUB2#
Winger actively working from the bottom here.
Winger is pressing down on Staal's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Winger looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Staal has picked Winger up and slammed him! Winger can't keep hold of the triangle and Staal manages to pass to side control!
Staal is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Winger can do to turn this around?
Staal scores with punches from side control.
Staal scoring with punches from side control.
Winger is trying to improve his position.
Eric Staal is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Staal is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Winger will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Winger is trying to control Staal's posture but Staal avoids it.
Winger tries to improve position but can't.
Staal wants to control but Winger is keeping him busy.
Winger is trying to improve his position.
Staal just content to control the position.
Sandayu Winger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Staal gets to mount! Winger was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eric Staal!

 

Event: GAMMA#759 Kruger v Sissypants     
Date:   Feb 23, 2019
#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Winger is defended easily by Cole.
Cole appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Cole cracks Winger with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sandayu Winger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Winger shoots in looking for a takedown. Cole tries to sprawl out of it but Winger keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cole manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cole tries to move into range but Winger moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Winger.
Cole doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sandayu Winger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice uppercut lands for Winger. That snapped Cole's head back.
Winger has his takedown stuffed
and Cole counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T1#
Winger misses with a takedown attempt - Cole sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cole! But no joy.
Michael Cole is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Winger waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cole.
A little jabbing left from Cole on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Winger throws a poor cross that misses
and Cole connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cole lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Cole swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Winger tries to counter with a takedown but Cole is quick to defend against it.
Cole uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Winger.
Cole steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Winger.
Cole throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Winger misses with an uppercut.
Cole throws out a counter right but Winger avoids it with no problem.
Winger misses with a straight right.
Donk. Cole catches Winger right on the button with a cross.
Winger fails to land with a series of punches.
Cole cracks Winger with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Cole is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Winger.
Cole scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#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!
Cole stuffs the takedown attempt from Winger. Winger gets slowly back to his feet. #TD#
Winger closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Cole is looking to improve his position.
Cole keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Winger is keen to just control but Cole is a slippery customer.
Cole makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cole.
Winger throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Winger trying to control the position from guard on top but Cole is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cole wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T3#
Cole tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cole keeping full guard, as Winger tries to pass.
Winger wants to control from the top but Cole keeps moving.
Cole is controlling Winger's posture.
Cole is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Winger postures up in Cole's guard and throws a big left but Cole blocks it.
Winger throwing strikes but missing.
Cole 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##T4#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Winger wants to control but Cole is keeping busy.
Winger 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.
Winger is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cole missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ground and pound from Cole. #SUB#
Winger has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Cole escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Cole!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Winger tries to buck Cole off but Cole is having none of it.
Cole is looking to take a break and control but Winger is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cole tries to advance to mount but Winger denies him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Cole dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Winger throws a poor cross that misses
and Winger takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cole misses with a straight right.
Winger throws an overhand right that lands on Cole's shoulder, as Cole tries to avoid the shot.
Winger avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Michael Cole seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Winger takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Winger lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cole circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice sprawl there from Cole as Winger shoots in.
Cole displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Winger.
Winger sets himself, and Cole steps forward looking for the clinch! Winger avoids it this time.
Cole swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winger misses with a looping left.
Winger gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cole.
Cole waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Winger.
Winger changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A jab from Cole finds it's way through Winger's defenses.
Cole lands a head shot.#T1#
Cole waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Winger.
Cole will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #TD#
Winger shoots in and bounces Cole off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Cole can't keep his opponent in guard - Winger advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Cole tries to get to full guard but Winger has control of the leg.
Winger tries to pass to full mount but Cole defends it. #T2#
Winger missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cole tries to roll over but Winger keeps him under control.#SUB#
Winger is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Winger working the head and body with strikes.
Cole is concentrating on defense, preventing Winger from advancing position.
Cole has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Winger tries to pass to full mount but Cole defends it.
Cole gets back to full guard. #SUB#
Winger drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Cole dives on top into guard.#REVB##T3#
Cole connects with a couple of short punches.
Winger not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cole with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Cole 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.
Cole cracks Winger with a solid left hand.#SUB#
Winger has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cole can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Winger 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.
Cole wants to control from the top but Winger keeps moving. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Cole with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Cole trying to control the position from guard on top but Winger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cole with a nice head shot there.#SUB#
Winger escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cole gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cole postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Winger trying to keep a closed guard but Cole is proving a slippery customer.
Cole trying to control but Winger is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Cole showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Winger throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Winger tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cole defends well and Winger ends up having to push Cole into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A nice side step and Cole releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Winger ducks right into an uppercut from Cole.
Winger misses with a hook.
Winger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Winger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cole.
Cole displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Winger throws out the jab.
A little jabbing left from Cole on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#TD#
Winger shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Winger performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winger tries to pass to full mount but Cole defends it.
Cole makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cole.#T1#
Cole avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Winger trying to control but Cole is working from the bottom.
Winger tries to free his leg and advance position but Cole is retaining full guard.
Cole is pulling down on Winger's head to control his posture.
Cole wants to sweep here but Winger controlling him for the moment.
Sandayu Winger overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cole trying to control the position here.
Cole avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Winger stopping the sweep attempt from Cole.
Winger pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cole is keeping the position for now.
Winger cracks Cole with a solid left hand.
Cole looking for a sweep. Not yet Cole, not yet.
Winger trying to control the position from guard on top but Cole is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Winger pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cole is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Cole slips a jab and a cross from Winger.
Cole displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Winger.
It seemed like Cole was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Winger is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T3#
A swing and a miss from Cole.
Cole misses with a looping right.
Cole cracks the inside of Winger's front leg.
Winger shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cole as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sandayu Winger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cole throws a leg kick but Winger sees it coming and moves out of range.
Cole misses with a body shot.
Winger misses with a hook
and Cole counters with a nice body shot.
Cole closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Cole misses with a body shot.
Winger connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cole's hands.
Winger fails to land with a series of punches.
Cole appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Winger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cole.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Winger is defended easily by Cole.
Cole looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T4#
Winger closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cole circles away.
Cole misses with a hook.
Cole lands a two punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cole scores with a jab to the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cole. Winger does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD#
Winger darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Winger prevents Cole from improving his position.
Winger wants to take a breather but Cole is having none of it.
Sandayu Winger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Michael Cole is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Winger scoring with strikes to the body and head.

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 Sandayu Winger.
I think Cole 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Cole!

Michael Cole took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Urban Fighter for their support in the buildup to the fight.

 

Event: GAMMA#756 SissyPants v Curry     
Date:   Feb 02, 2019
#R1#
Winger takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Winger will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A combination from Winger does no damage.
Ekstrovertti throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Winger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ekstrovertti.
Winger throws a hook but Ekstrovertti avoids it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Winger.
Ekstrovertti looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Winger defending well as Ekstrovertti loads up on a big left hand.
Winger uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ekstrovertti works over Winger's head and body with a nice combination.
Decent striking displayed by Winger there.
Sandayu Winger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ekstrovertti lands with a nice body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ekstrovertti on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#TD2#
Winger shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ekstrovertti's guard.
Winger looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Ekstrovertti trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ekstrovertti tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Winger controlling from the top position.
Ekstrovertti working a defensive guard here. #SUB2#
Winger drops back looking for a leg! Ekstrovertti is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ekstrovertti manages to kick Winger off! Winger jumps back into Ekstrovertti's guard.
Winger tries to free his leg and advance position but Ekstrovertti is retaining full guard. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Winger slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ekstrovertti wants to sweep here but Winger controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Winger avoids the body shot from Ekstrovertti.
Winger drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ekstrovertti defends it well.
Vertti Ekstrovertti is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Winger loads up on a big right hand but Ekstrovertti slips the punch.
Ekstrovertti smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Winger misses with a straight right.
Ekstrovertti slips under a jab from Winger.#T3#
Ekstrovertti tries a head kick but it misses.
Ekstrovertti misses the shot to the body.
Ekstrovertti connects with a looping right hand.
Ekstrovertti throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A telegraphed right hand from Winger misses the target. #TD2#
Winger looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Ekstrovertti!
Winger landing a few strikes.
Winger sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Ekstrovertti is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Ekstrovertti sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Winger is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Winger missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T4##SUB2#
Winger is trying to work for a kimura but Ekstrovertti is defending well.
Ekstrovertti wants to get back to full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ekstrovertti on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ekstrovertti is trying to maintain the position but Winger is very close to passing his half guard.
Winger tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ekstrovertti knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Ekstrovertti actively working from the bottom here.
Winger lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB#
Ekstrovertti looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sandayu Winger dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
A head kick from Ekstrovertti lands but Winger takes it in his stride.
Winger missing with a left hand there. Ekstrovertti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ekstrovertti thuds a left hand into Winger's body.
Ekstrovertti ducks under a wild hook from Winger.
Ekstrovertti throws a counter high kick but Winger was just alert enough to avoid it.#TD2#
Winger gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Ekstrovertti is defending against the submission attempts here by Winger. #SUB2#
Winger 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Ekstrovertti is defending against the submission attempts here by Winger. #T1#
Ekstrovertti is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Winger's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Winger's back!
Winger rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Winger wants to improve his position but Ekstrovertti is controlling well.
Sandayu Winger has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2##SUB#
Ekstrovertti is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Winger sees it coming and defends easily.
Winger wants to improve his position but Ekstrovertti is controlling well.
Winger is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Ekstrovertti seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Winger looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ekstrovertti trying to control the action but Winger is working from the bottom. #T3#
Winger wants to get back to full guard.
Winger is not content to let Ekstrovertti control the position.#SUB#
Ekstrovertti is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Winger has managed to free his arm - good work.
Winger gets full guard.
Winger working a defensive guard here. #SUB2#
Winger working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ekstrovertti doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ekstrovertti manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ekstrovertti sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Winger's guard. #T4#
Ekstrovertti working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Ekstrovertti wants to take a breather but Winger is having none of it.
Ekstrovertti is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Winger is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Winger tries to roll over but Ekstrovertti keeps him under control.
Ekstrovertti trying to control from half guard but Winger is working away.
Winger trying to hold on to Ekstrovertti's head to control him but Ekstrovertti postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ekstrovertti prevents Winger from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Sandayu Winger will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Ekstrovertti misses with a hook.
Winger shoots in for a double leg but Ekstrovertti sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ekstrovertti thinks about countering with a head kick.
Nice sprawl there from Ekstrovertti as Winger shoots in.
Winger misses with a looping left.
Ekstrovertti misses the shot to the body. #TD2#
Winger fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ekstrovertti to the ground. Winger is now in Ekstrovertti's guard.
Ekstrovertti looking to control.
Winger trying to control but Ekstrovertti is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Ekstrovertti had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Winger defends it easily.
Winger missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Winger distracts Ekstrovertti with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ekstrovertti wants to sweep here but Winger controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Ekstrovertti looking for a guillotine here but Winger defends easily.
Winger wants to control from the top but Ekstrovertti keeps moving.
Winger throwing strikes from guard but Ekstrovertti blocks nicely. #SUB#
Ekstrovertti is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ekstrovertti is trying to keep Winger in close. #SUB#
Ekstrovertti has his foot on Winger's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Winger works his way back into a safe position though.
Ekstrovertti not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ekstrovertti keeping moving, preventing Winger from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ekstrovertti throws a looping overhand right but Winger ducks down to avoid it.
Winger tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ekstrovertti ducks under a wild hook from Winger.
It looked like Ekstrovertti wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Winger might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Ekstrovertti walks into a stiff left hand from Winger.
Winger swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ekstrovertti lands a head kick. Winger smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #T3#
Winger throws a shot from downtown. Ekstrovertti moves away and avoids it.
Winger takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ekstrovertti misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Winger showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ekstrovertti.
Ekstrovertti takes a swing at Winger's ribcage but misses.
Ekstrovertti connects with an inside leg kick.
Ekstrovertti leaves Winger with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Vertti Ekstrovertti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sandayu Winger.
Nice defenses there by Ekstrovertti.
Ekstrovertti is looking to counter punch.
Ekstrovertti misses with a body shot.
Ekstrovertti is looking to wear down Winger with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ekstrovertti takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#TD2#
Winger bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Ekstrovertti is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Shark Tank MMA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Ekstrovertti keeps Winger under control for a moment.#T4#
You can see the frustration on Ekstrovertti's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ekstrovertti is looking to reverse the position.
Winger lands a decent elbow from side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ekstrovertti is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ekstrovertti taking a bit of punishment here - Winger scoring with strikes.
Vertti Ekstrovertti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sandayu Winger is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ekstrovertti prevents Winger from improving position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sandayu Winger comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Winger 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sandayu Winger!

Sandayu Winger made sure to mention his sponsor, Sportivité in his post fight interview.

 

Event: Trash Fights 3     
Date:   Jan 06, 2019
#R1#
Scaletta takes one to the chin there.
Scaletta slips under a jab.
Scaletta lands a lovely overhand right.
Scaletta works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Scaletta lands with a good body shot.#TD2#
Winger closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Scaletta did well to prevent Winger getting side control.
Scaletta wants to get back to full guard.
Winger is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Scaletta is trying desperately to improve position.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Winger cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Scaletta is looking to get to half guard.
Scaletta tries to lock up and control but Winger gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Scaletta is working to get back to half guard.
Scaletta sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#T1#
Winger passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Scaletta!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Scaletta manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Scaletta is trying to maintain the position but Winger is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Scaletta actively working from the bottom here.
Scaletta is staying active underneath Winger, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Scaletta is trying to control but can't.
Winger slips a nice elbow through Scaletta's hands, connecting with Scaletta's forehead.
Nice strikes from Winger there.
Scaletta on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Scaletta moves into full guard.
Winger wants to control from the top but Scaletta keeps moving. #T2#
Scaletta not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Winger stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Scaletta swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Scaletta is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Winger has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Scaletta wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Scaletta escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Winger gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Winger postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Winger postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Scaletta is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Winger with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T3#
Winger wants to control from the top but Scaletta keeps moving. #SUB#
Scaletta has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Winger can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Scaletta looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Winger keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Scaletta's head.
Winger stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Scaletta swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Winger wants to control from the top but Scaletta keeps moving.
Winger lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Winger trying to control but Scaletta is working from the bottom.
Winger 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. #T4#
Winger slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Winger working the head with strikes.
Scaletta manages to get back to half guard.
Winger slips a nice elbow through Scaletta's hands, connecting with Scaletta's forehead.#SUB2#
Winger is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Scaletta doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Winger.
Winger wants to pass the guard but Scaletta is defending well. #SUB2#
Winger seems to be working for a kimura but Scaletta defends the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sandayu Winger dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Scaletta lands a lovely overhand right.
Winger dives in for a single leg takedown but Scaletta sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
It looked like Scaletta was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Winger misses with a takedown attempt - Scaletta sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Scaletta feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Scaletta stuffs the takedown.
Vito Scaletta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sandayu Winger.
Winger 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.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Winger.
Scaletta pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Winger shoots for a double leg takedown but Scaletta sprawls well. He's pushed Winger's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winger 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.
Scaletta throws a hook but Winger blocks it.
Winger fails to land with a series of punches.
A left lands for Scaletta.
Scaletta thuds a left hand into Winger's body.
Scaletta misses with an uppercut. Winger saw that one coming.#T1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Winger or perhaps it was just good defense by Scaletta, which made it look bad.
Winger takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Scaletta with a nice cross.
Scaletta keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Winger.
Winger throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Scaletta.
Scaletta is looking to counter punch.
Winger doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A right-left combo lands from Scaletta.
Nice uppercut lands for Scaletta. That snapped Winger's head back.
Scaletta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Scaletta thumps Winger with a low kick.
Scaletta looks to land a right hand but Winger moved out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Winger slips a jab from Scaletta.
Scaletta scores with a hook.
Winger loads up on a big right hand but Scaletta slips the punch.#T2#
Winger slips a straight right by Scaletta.
Scaletta gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Winger.
Scaletta shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Scaletta ducks under a wild hook from Winger.
Winger lands the left hand.
Winger walks into a stiff left hand from Scaletta.
Winger shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Scaletta defends it nicely.
Scaletta feints and then cracks Winger's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Winger down.
Scaletta scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Winger tries to bum rush Scaletta with a series of wild strikes but Scaletta uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vito Scaletta is winning the standup battle so far.
Good shot there by Winger.
Winger lands an overhand right.
An inside leg kick lands from Scaletta. #T3#
Winger throws out a loose jab but Scaletta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Winger is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Scaletta.
Scaletta throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Winger takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Scaletta swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Winger.
Winger jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Winger moves out of range of the strikes.
Winger waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Scaletta.
Winger might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Winger shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Winger takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Winger is defended easily by Scaletta.
Winger misses with a hook. Scaletta ducked under it nicely.
Scaletta is looking to counter punch.
A slow jab from Scaletta misses its intended target.
Winger throws a hook but Scaletta blocks it.#T4#
Winger takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Scaletta - that will leave a mark!
Scaletta lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Winger looks for a takedown but Scaletta sprawls well.
Winger steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Scaletta.
Scaletta misses with a body shot.
Scaletta misses with a hook. Winger ducked under it nicely.
Winger gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Scaletta.
Winger misses with an uppercut.
Winger dives in and grabs Scaletta's left leg, looking for a takedown. Scaletta pushes down on Winger's head and hops out.
Winger takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Winger ducks under a wild hook from Scaletta.
Scaletta misses with a low kick.
A clash of legs there as Winger blocks the low kick.
A jab from Winger does it's job there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Scaletta misses with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vito Scaletta dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Scaletta lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Winger gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Scaletta counters with a nice leg kick.
Scaletta throws a chopping leg kick but Winger manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#TD2#
Winger looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB#
Scaletta is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Winger pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Winger is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Scaletta sees it coming and defends easily.
Scaletta tries to roll over but Winger keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winger scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB2#
Winger is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Scaletta defends it well.
Winger not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T1#
Scaletta is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Winger's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Winger's back!
Winger is covering up but some of the strikes from Scaletta are getting through and doing damage.
Scaletta doesn't have the hooks in and Winger manages to turn into his guard. #SUB#
Scaletta is looking for a triangle but Winger pushes his legs off easily.
Scaletta looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Scaletta is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Winger avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Winger looking to sit in guard and control but Scaletta gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T2#
Scaletta throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Winger works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Scaletta content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Scaletta trying to control but Winger is working from the bottom.
Scaletta working some strikes from top position.
Winger looking for a sweep. Not yet Winger, not yet. #SUB2#
Winger escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Scaletta gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Scaletta is sitting in close to Winger's body. Winger has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Scaletta is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Scaletta is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Winger.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Sandayu Winger!
Sandayu Winger managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Sportivité, into his post fight interview.
Vito Scaletta spoke after the fight, saying 'You know when we first started out, I thought I was gonna be the biggest, baddest wiseguy in the world'.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Dec 26, 2018
#R1#
Winger misses with a right hand
and Linewood counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Linewood throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Linewood fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Winger looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Linewood moves away from the strike by Winger.
A slow jab from Linewood misses its intended target.
Jab, jab by Winger - just one landing.
A jab from Winger does it's job there.
A jab from Linewood misses.
Winger slips a straight right by Linewood.
Winger misses with a takedown attempt
and Linewood counters with a nice leg kick.
Linewood lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Winger is trying hard to land a takedown here. Linewood sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Linewood! But no joy.
Winger moves out of range as Linewood strikes.
Some bone on bone action there as Winger checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Good exchange - Linewood coming out on top.
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!
Linewood misses with a wild body shot.
Winger appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Linewood finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Linewood swings for the body but Winger moves out of range. #T1##TD#
Winger closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Ground and pound from Winger.
Winger slips a nice elbow through Linewood's hands, connecting with Linewood's forehead.
Linewood is looking for a sweep. Winger is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Linewood is still trying to improve position.
Linewood is looking to control Winger's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Linewood avoid being mounted?
Linewood 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.
Linewood avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Winger.
Winger wants to lay and pray for a moment but Linewood keeps working.
Linewood blocking the ground and pound attempt from Winger.
Linewood wants to improve his position but Winger is controlling well. #T2#
Winger takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Linewood is looking for a sweep. Winger is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Linewood looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Linewood slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Linewood utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Winger trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Winger is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Linewood is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Linewood has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Winger 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Winger working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Linewood doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Winger is tightening it up a little... Linewood has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Linewood reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Linewood taps out! Nice BJJ there by Winger!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Sandayu Winger!
Sandayu Winger really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Sportivité logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Nov 26, 2018
#R1#
Lau just misses with a punch to the body.
Lau throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lau throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD2#
and Momochi counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Momochi is pushing down on Lau's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lau is fighting to maintain full guard but Momochi has managed to sneak the leg through.
Momochi looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Momochi takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Momochi keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Lau keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Momochi working Lau over with strikes.
Lau avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Momochi .
Momochi content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Momochi has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Lau defend it? Momochi steps over the head and cranks it - Lau is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Momochi !

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sandayu Momochi !
Sandayu Momochi really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Sportivité logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Nov 05, 2018
#R1#
A jab from Momochi does it's job there.
Freds thows a left - swing and a miss!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Freds.
A swing and a miss from Freds.#TD2#
Momochi manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Freds on his heels. He'll look to pass Freds's guard now, I'm sure.#SUB2#
Momochi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Momochi works over Freds with some ground and pound from guard.
Freds on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Freds tries to get out of the position.
Momochi stopping the sweep attempt from Freds.
Momochi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Momochi throws a big right hand that misses.
Momochi works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Momochi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Freds knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Momochi on the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Momochi thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Freds's head. #T1#
Momochi throwing shots but Freds is blocking nicely. #SUB2#
Momochi maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Freds could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Momochi has cracked it and Freds is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Momochi !

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sandayu Momochi !
Sandayu Momochi took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Sportivité for their support in the buildup to the fight.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Oct 22, 2018
#R1##TD2#
Momochi shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Freds wants to sweep but no luck.
Momochi throws a big elbow that misses.
Freds controls Momochi momentarily but Momochi frees himself.
Freds can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Momochi controls the pace.
Freds working a defensive guard here.
Momochi sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Momochi 's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Momochi lands a couple of digs.#T1#
Momochi controlling from the top position.
Freds knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Momochi on the ground.
Freds keeping full guard, as Momochi tries to pass.
Momochi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Freds misses with a straight right.
Momochi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Freds misses with a jab, cross combination.
Momochi lands with a straight right. Freds didn't see that one coming.#T2##TD2#
Momochi closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Freds to the mat! Freds manages to get full guard.
Momochi pushes down on Freds's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Freds has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Momochi is working away from the top position though.
Momochi is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Momochi seems to be working for a kimura but Freds defends the submission attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Freds has hold of Momochi 's hands but Momochi slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB2#
Momochi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Freds defends it well.
Momochi lands strikes from half guard.#T3#
Momochi looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Freds avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Momochi .
Momochi is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ground and pound from Momochi .
Momochi is controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nice strikes from Momochi there. #T4#
Momochi works his way into side control.
Momochi working the head with strikes.
Freds is trying to work for a sweep but Momochi has mounted him!#SUB2#
Momochi swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sandayu Momochi !
Sandayu Momochi decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Sep 14, 2018
#R1#
Momochi scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Freds misses with a hook. Momochi ducked under it nicely.
Freds on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Freds keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #TD2#
Momochi closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Freds to the mat! Freds manages to get full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Momochi landing with the ground and pound.
Momochi throws a big right hand that misses.
Momochi sitting in guard here, content to control.
Momochi passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Freds is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Momochi is working to tighten his grip on Freds's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Freds has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Momochi is really squeezing tight and eventually Freds passes out! Momochi breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Sandayu Momochi !
After winning the bout, Sandayu Momochi thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: DUEL#132 Stenberg vs Picker     
Date:   Feb 24, 2018
#R1##TD2#
Hoffman scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SUB2#
Hoffman tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hoffman has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Momochi manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Momochi working the head and body with strikes. #SUB2#
Hoffman actively working from the bottom here.
Hoffman wants to control but Momochi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hoffman manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hoffman can't keep his opponent in guard - Momochi advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Momochi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hoffman is looking to improve his position.
Hoffman has his hands clasped together around Momochi 's back. He's all about the action.
Hoffman is pressing down on Momochi 's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T1#
Momochi pushing down on Hoffman 's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Momochi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hoffman knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Momochi prevents Hoffman from improving his position.#SUB2#
Hoffman actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Hoffman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Momochi is controlling the pace.
Ground and pound from Momochi . #SUB2#
Hoffman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
Momochi wants to free his trapped foot but Hoffman is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Momochi landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hoffman punching from the bottom.
Momochi lands with a punch from half guard.
Momochi seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hoffman is staying active underneath Momochi , who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hoffman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Momochi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hoffman trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Hoffman on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hoffman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hoffman gets back to full guard. #SUB2#
Hoffman has his feet on Momochi 's thighs here. He's pushed Momochi off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Momochi screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Albert Hoffman !
Albert Hoffman managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Urban Fighter, into his post fight interview.

 

Event: DFN#30 Denis vs Grossweiner     
Date:   Feb 03, 2018
#R1#
Better bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Momochi misses the jab.
Better scores with a decent looking hook.
Better misses the shot to the body.
Better dives in and grabs Momochi 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Momochi pushes down on Better's head and hops out.
Momochi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Better tries to avoid it but Momochi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Better to the ground. Better escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Momochi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Momochi blocks the body kick.
Momochi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Better throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Momochi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Momochi misses with a straight left.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Better has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Better ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Better throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Momochi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Better ducks under a wild hook from Momochi .#T1#
Better misses with a body shot.
Sandayu Momochi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Momochi shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Better's guard.
Better wants to hit a switch here but Momochi passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Better there!
Better keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Better wants to hold on but Momochi pushes him away.
Momochi landing strikes, looking to finish! #SUB#
Momochi has control of Better's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Better regains control of the situation pretty easily. #SUB#
Momochi is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Better has managed to escape the submission attempt. #T2#
Better wants to hold on but Momochi pushes him away.
Momochi trying to control but Better is having none of it.
Better sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Momochi working over Better with some ground and pound. Better looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Momochi is looking for a kimura here. #T3#
Better has his hands clasped together around Momochi 's back. He's all about the action.
Better trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Momochi punishing his opponent with strikes.
Better is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Momochi working the ground and pound effectively. #T4#
Better is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Better regains half guard.
Momochi 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.
Better is trying to control but can't.
Momochi stalling.
Momochi 's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Better is refusing to be controlled, as Momochi sits in half guard.
Better preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sandayu Momochi dominated that round.
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#
Better tries to land a leg kick but Momochi saw it coming and moves away.
Momochi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Momochi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Better as he avoids it easily.
Better is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Momochi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Momochi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Better looks for a takedown but Momochi sprawls well.
Better misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Momochi throws an overhand right that lands on Better's shoulder, as Better tries to avoid the shot.
Better looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#TD#
Momochi looking to score a takedown here. Better is defending well but Momochi drives through and ends up in Better's guard.
Better keeping moving, preventing Momochi from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Better pulls Momochi in close to prevent any damage.
Better keeping moving, preventing Momochi from controlling successfully. #T1#
Momochi working some strikes from top position.
Momochi won't allow Better to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Momochi content to stall in guard here.
Better looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Momochi scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Momochi wants to pass the guard but Better is keeping the position.
Better pulls Momochi in close to prevent any damage.
Better wants to control but Momochi passes easily into half guard.
Momochi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Better can do to turn this around?#T2#
Better trying to control from the bottom.
Momochi wants to control but Better is keeping him busy.
Momochi content to control rather than advance.
Momochi is looking to advance position but Better won't allow it.
Momochi is nestled in close to Better, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Well, if Momochi is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Momochi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Better keeps working. #T3#
Momochi is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Better is looking to control Momochi 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Better avoid being mounted?
Better tries to get to full guard but Momochi has control of the leg. #SUB#
Momochi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Better is just riding it out for now. Momochi eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Better gets full guard.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Better keeping moving, preventing Momochi from controlling successfully.
Better seems keen to control Momochi 's posture.
Momochi looking to pass the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Momochi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Better is trying to control the position but Momochi postures up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Better throws a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sandayu Momochi dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Better lands a nice leg kick that just misses Momochi 's sensitive parts.
Better digs a good body shot into Momochi 's ribs.
Momochi misses with a straight right.
A decent looking cross lands there for Better.
Momochi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Better.
Momochi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Better is fending him off so far but Momochi persists. Nope, Better circles away and we're back to standing.
Better stuffs the takedown.
Better throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Better is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Momochi rather than just go for the knockout.#TD#
Better gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Momochi to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB2#
Better looking for a guillotine here but Momochi defends easily.
Momochi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Better works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Momochi advances to half guard.
Momochi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Momochi is trying to control. Better wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Better wants to improve his position but Momochi is controlling well.
Better moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Better trying to keep a closed guard but Momochi is proving a slippery customer.
Better has his hands on Momochi 's head, controlling the position. #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.#SUB2#
Better is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Momochi defends well.
Momochi pushes down on Better's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Better is refusing to be controlled, as Momochi sits in half guard. #SUB#
Momochi seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Better is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Sandayu Momochi !
A victorious Sandayu Momochi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Evan Better was interviewed post fight and said 'Lucky, lucky, lucky.'.

 

Event: DFN#29 Mitchell vs Johnson     
Date:   Jan 13, 2018
#R1#
Staal throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Momochi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Momochi misses with a takedown attempt
letting Staal counter with a right hand.
Momochi throws a series of punches but Staal avoids them all with ease.
It seemed like Staal was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Momochi connects with a right hand. Staal shakes it off.
We've been hearing reports that Momochi has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#TD#
Momochi closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Momochi lands in his opponent's guard.
Staal managing to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Staal looking for a sweep. Not yet Staal, not yet.
Staal keeps trying to improve his position.
Staal is pulling down on Momochi 's head to control his posture.
Staal 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##T1#
Staal missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Staal lands strikes from half guard.
Momochi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Staal seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB#
Momochi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Staal is aware though and is defending well.
Staal controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Staal connects with a couple of short punches.
Momochi has control of Staal's left arm, preventing Staal from doing any damage. #SUB#
Momochi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Staal gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2#
Staal slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Momochi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Momochi working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Staal has passed into half guard!
Momochi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Staal connects with a couple of short punches.#T3#
Staal postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB#
Momochi is looking for a triangle but Staal pushes his legs off easily.
Staal is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Staal trying to control but Momochi is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Momochi is looking for a triangle here but Staal uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Staal lands some shots froms side control.
Staal lands a few punches from side control.
Momochi is trying to work for a sweep but Staal has mounted him!
Momochi regains half guard.
Momochi taking some punishment here, with Staal in his half guard. #T4#
Momochi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Staal's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Staal's back!
Staal looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB#
Staal defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Momochi lands an elbow to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Despite being in a bad position, Staal is controlling the hands, preventing any submission attempts. #SUB#
Momochi is looking for the choke from the back position but Staal is controlling his hands well.
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 Sandayu Momochi 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#
The crowd cheers as Staal lands an impressive looking overhand right. Momochi doesn't seem phased though.
Momochi moves into range and connects with a jab.
An inside leg kick from Staal misses.
Nice sprawl there from Staal as Momochi shoots in.
A clash of legs there as Momochi blocks the low kick.
Staal takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Momochi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#TD#
Momochi shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Staal's guard.
Staal looking for a sweep. Not yet Staal, not yet.
Momochi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Staal is keeping the position for now.
Staal tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Staal trying to keep a closed guard but Momochi is proving a slippery customer.
Staal lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Staal works over Momochi with some ground and pound from guard.#T1##SUB#
Momochi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Staal trying to control the position from guard on top but Momochi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Staal cracks Momochi with a solid left hand.#SUB#
Momochi working for submissions but it's allowed Staal to get to half guard.
Momochi is looking for a sweep. Staal is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Staal scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Still in half guard, Staal seems content to control.#T2#
Momochi wants to improve his position but Staal is controlling well.
Staal working the head and body with strikes.
Momochi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB#
Momochi actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Momochi tries to get to full guard but Staal has control of the leg.
Momochi is working hard here to advance position.
Staal keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Staal lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Staal lands a nice short elbow.#T3#
Momochi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Staal postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB#
Momochi is looking for a triangle but Staal pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Momochi working for a triangle but Staal defends it easily.
Staal trying to control but Momochi is working from the bottom.
Staal is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Momochi is trying to control the position but Staal postures up. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Staal lands a couple of elbows.
Staal wants to pass the guard but Momochi is keeping the position.
Momochi wants to sweep but no luck.
Staal wants to control from the top but Momochi keeps moving. #SUB#
Momochi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Staal can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Momochi looking for a guillotine here but Staal defends easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Momochi is trying to control the position but Staal postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Staal showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Momochi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sandayu Momochi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Staal stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Staal wants it to stay on the feet.
Staal cracks Momochi with a good jab.
No luck for Momochi with that takedown attempt.
Staal scores with a jab.
Staal stuffs the takedown attempt from Momochi . Momochi gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sandayu Momochi . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Momochi feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Staals jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Momochi goes for a double leg but Staal avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Staal continues to drive forward.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Momochi shoots in looking for a takedown but Staal manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Momochi 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Momochi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Momochi has a takedown stuffed.
Staal keeps Momochi at a distance using the push kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Staal throws a right and a left that both miss.
Staal uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Momochi .
Staal turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Momochi walks forward, straight into a front kick from Staal.
Staal bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Momochi 's head backwards.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Momochi crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Staal - the referee stops the clock and Momochi gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Staal. Momochi manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A lazy left from Staal finds it's target.
Momochi moves out of range of the strikes.
A slapping leg kick lands for Staal.
Momochi misses with an uppercut. Staal saw that one coming.
Staal connects with a nice looking jab.
Staal throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice leg kick lands there from Staal.
Staal scores with a three punch combo!
Staal stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#ROC2#
Momochi is rocked!
Staal drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Momochi right on the button. Momochi goes down! Staal follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Staal gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eric Staal!

 

Event: DUEL117     
Date:   Dec 23, 2017
#R1#
Momochi has a takedown stuffed.
Army scores with a jab to the jaw.
Army takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #CL#
Army rushes Momochi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Momochi drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Army gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Momochi wants a takedown but no success here.
Dick Army has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sandayu Momochi .
Momochi can't get the takedown.
A short uppercut from Army.
Army misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Army.
Momochi is working for takedown but Army is calmly controlling the position for now.
Army lands an uppercut.
Momochi is looking to take this one to the mat.
Army creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Momochi 's defenses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Army lands an elbow inside that Momochi shrugs off. #BC#
Army escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T1#
Army delivers a nice body kick.
Army is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Momochi .
Army ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Momochi blocks the body kick.
Army lands a really nice looking cross but Momochi seems unphased.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Momochi has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Army misses with a straight right.
Momochi misses with an uppercut
and Army counters with a nice body kick.
Momochi throws a lazy uppercut
and Army counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dick Army is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Army misses with a body kick.
Momochi with the counter takedown but Army avoids it easily.
Sandayu Momochi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Army clinches up against the cage.
Army misses with an elbow strike.
Momochi has Army pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Army manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Come on Army - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Army is pressed up against the cage. Momochi has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Army down to the mat. Army avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Army throws the left hand but Momochi avoids the punch easily.
Army slips a straight right by Momochi .#T2#
Momochi closes the distance and clinches up with Army, looking for a takedown. Momochi pushes Army against the cage but Army circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Army lands a nice shot that snaps Momochi 's head back.
Army swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Momochi shoots in looking for a takedown. Army tries to sprawl out of it but Momochi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Army manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Army is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Momochi .
Momochi lands with an uppercut that bounces Army off the cage and back into range.
Momochi fails with the takedown.
Army jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Army misses with a jab, cross combination.
Army scores with a jab. Momochi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Momochi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Army.#TD2#
Momochi gets a double leg takedown into Army's guard.
Momochi wants to control from the top but Army keeps moving. #T3##SUB2#
Momochi drops back, looking for a kneebar! Army looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Army looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Army! #REVR#
Army moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Army trying to control the position but Momochi is working away.
Momochi is looking to regain half guard here but Army keeps moving and retains side control. #T4#
Army happy to just control the position for now.
Momochi is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Army escapes and gets back to his feet.
Momochi misses with a lunging right hand
and Army cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Momochi moves out of range of the strikes.
Army slaps away a takedown attempt from Momochi , before circling back to the center of the mat.
Momochi avoids the head kick by Army.
Army swings away with a leg kick that misses.#CL#
Army closes the distance and pushes Momochi back into the cage.
Momochi is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Army pulls him back up using the underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dick Army dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Momochi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Army on the side of the head.
Momochi shoots and misses
and Army counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Donk. Momochi catches Army right on the button with a cross.
Momochi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Momochi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Momochi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Army holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Army stops a takedown attempt from Momochi .
Dick Army has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sandayu Momochi .
Momochi is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Army working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Momochi is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Army gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Army lands a left hand that snaps the head of Momochi backwards.
Momochi has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Army avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Army controlling the action here for a moment.
Momochi wants to take the fight to the mat but Army manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Army scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T1#
Momochi is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Dick Army has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Momochi drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Army gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Momochi is breathing heavily.
Army lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Army works on Momochi 's body with a couple of short punches.
Army is leaning against Momochi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Army.
Army digs a right hand into Momochi 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Momochi 's gas tank.
Army lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Army scores with a shot to the side of Momochi 's head. #BC#
Army breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Good standup being displayed there by Army as he connects with a hook.
Army looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Army throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Army clinches up with Momochi and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Army escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Momochi staying out of range there.
Momochi with a lazy takedown attempt
and Army counters with a straight right hand.
Dick Army is winning the standup battle so far.
Momochi ducks under a wild hook from Army.#T2#
Momochi walks into a straight right hand from Army.
Army lands a lovely overhand right.#ROC#
Momochi is rocked!
Momochi throws a big shot that misses.
Momochi is still on wobbly legs! Can Army finish him?
Army misses the jab.
Momochi sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Army gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Momochi seems to have recovered his senses.
Donk. Army catches Momochi right on the button with a cross.
Momochi has his takedown stuffed
and Army counters with a big right hand! Oh Momochi is in trouble here! Army follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dick Army!
A victorious Dick Army thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: DUEL#111 Patterson vs Trew     
Date:   Dec 02, 2017
#R1#
Staal lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Momochi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Staal ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Momochi moves away.#TD#
Momochi looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB#
Momochi is working for a kimura but Staal is defending it quite comfortably.
Momochi is pressing down on Staal's thigh, looking to free his foot. Staal is holding on for now.
Momochi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Momochi wants to free his trapped foot but Staal is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Momochi seems to be working for a kimura but Staal defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Momochi is looking for a kimura but Staal is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Momochi to get the leverage. #T1#
Staal is looking to control Momochi 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Staal avoid being mounted?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Staal blocking the ground and pound attempt from Momochi .
Staal wants to control but Momochi is keeping busy.
Staal wants to get back to full guard.
Momochi controlling the pace.
Momochi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Staal keeps working. #SUB#
Momochi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Staal sees it coming and defends easily.
Staal trying to hold on to Momochi 's head to control him but Momochi postures up. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Momochi lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Momochi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Staal does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Momochi is looking for a kimura but Staal is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Momochi to get the leverage.
Staal is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Staal avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Momochi .
Momochi 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.
Staal wants to control but Momochi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Staal avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Momochi .
Momochi working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Staal tries to roll over but Momochi keeps him under control.
Staal moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T3#
Momochi is fighting to break Staal's control of his arms but Staal is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Momochi trying to control the position from guard on top but Staal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Momochi being controlled here momentarily.
Staal throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Momochi working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Staal's head.
Staal keeping moving, preventing Momochi from controlling successfully.
Staal manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Momochi manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##T4#
Momochi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Staal lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Staal lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Staal preventing the sweep.
Staal trying to control but Momochi is working from the bottom.
Momochi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Staal is one step ahead there.
Staal chips away with some ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Staal trying to control but Momochi is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Momochi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Staal gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sandayu Momochi dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
A slow jab from Momochi misses its intended target.
Staal throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A head kick misses from Staal.
Staal scores with a kick to the midsection.
Momochi darts in looking for a takedown but Staal gets double underhooks and turns Momochi into the cage. #TD#
Momochi drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sandayu Momochi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Staal keeping moving, preventing Momochi from controlling successfully.
Staal tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Momochi trying to control the position from guard on top but Staal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Staal is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Momochi looking to sit in guard and control but Staal gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Momochi is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T1##SUB#
Momochi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Staal defends well.#SUB#
Momochi throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Staal escapes and throws Momochi 's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Momochi is trying to improve his position.
Momochi manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Momochi is just content to waste time from the top position. Staal takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Momochi 's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T2#
Momochi working some strikes from top position.
Momochi is in close to Staal's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Staal looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Momochi keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Staal's head.
Staal trying to keep a closed guard but Momochi is proving a slippery customer.
Momochi preventing the sweep.
Momochi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Momochi preventing the sweep.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Staal is on top in guard. #REVB#
Momochi tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3##SUB#
Momochi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Staal doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Staal manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Momochi looking for a sweep. Not yet Momochi , not yet. #SUB#
Momochi has an active guard here but Staal has managed to pass into half guard.
Momochi is not content to let Staal control the position.
Staal sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Momochi manages to get to full guard. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Staal trying to control but Momochi is working from the bottom.
Staal lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Staal looking to sit in guard and control but Momochi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Momochi 's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Staal preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Staal wants to control but Momochi passes easily into half guard.
Momochi wants to pass the guard but Staal is defending well.
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 Sandayu Momochi 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##TD#
Momochi looking to score a takedown here. Staal is defending well but Momochi drives through and ends up in Staal's guard.
Momochi preventing the sweep.
Staal controls Momochi momentarily but Momochi frees himself.
Staal looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Staal controlling Momochi 's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Momochi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Staal is keeping the position for now.
Momochi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Staal can do to turn this around?#T1##SUB#
Momochi has gone for a leg lock! Staal slips out almost immediately though and dives into Momochi 's guard.#REVB#
Staal stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Momochi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Staal preventing the sweep.
Momochi wants to hit a switch here but Staal passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Momochi there!
Momochi is desperately trying to improve his position but Staal has a good base and remains in mount.
Staal lands with some strikes.
Eric Staal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Staal dominating with strikes here.
Staal takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Staal working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Momochi can't escape the position.
Staal lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Momochi regains half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Staal is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Momochi wants to get back to full guard.
Staal is looking to take a break and control but Momochi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Staal is nestled in close to Momochi , controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T3#
Staal looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Momochi manages to get to full guard.
Momochi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Staal pushing down on Momochi 's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Staal drops an elbow to the side of Momochi 's head. #SUB2#
Staal is working for a kimura but Momochi is defending it quite comfortably.
Ground and pound from Staal. #T4#
Momochi is looking to get back to full guard here but Staal has managed to pass to side control instead.
Momochi is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Momochi taking a bit of punishment here - Staal scoring with strikes.
Staal cracks Momochi with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Momochi can't do much from the bottom here.
A control attempt from Momochi but he's now mounted!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Staal working Momochi over with strikes here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eric Staal comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Momochi 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 John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sandayu Momochi !

Sandayu Momochi thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: DUEL#107 oCrazy vs Sigit     
Date:   Nov 18, 2017
#R1#
Steamboat darts in looking for a takedown but Momochi gets double underhooks and turns Steamboat into the cage.
Steamboat throws a nice looking combination but Momochi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Momochi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Momochi jabs Steamboat right on the nose. Steamboat blinks but takes it well.
Steamboat shoots in for a takedown but Momochi shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Steamboat. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Momochi stuffs the takedown.
Sandayu Momochi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Momochi shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Steamboat manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Momochi distracts Steamboat with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Momochi with a nice head shot there.#SUB#
Steamboat throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Momochi tries to free his leg and advance position but Steamboat is retaining full guard.
Momochi lands a couple of digs.
Steamboat keeping moving, preventing Momochi from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Momochi avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T1##SUB#
Steamboat looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Momochi drops back looking for a leg! Steamboat is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Steamboat manages to kick Momochi off! Momochi jumps back into Steamboat's guard.
Momochi with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Momochi keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Steamboat's head.
Momochi sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Momochi stands up over Steamboat, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Momochi landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB#
Steamboat is looking for a triangle but Momochi pushes his legs off easily.
Momochi lands a couple of digs.#T2##SUB#
Steamboat isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Momochi stacks Steamboat 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 Momochi !
Momochi scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Steamboat to see if he's OK.#SUB2#
Momochi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Momochi lands some shots froms side control.
Momochi scoring with punches from side control.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Momochi lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Momochi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Momochi advances nicely into full mount.
Steamboat is in all sorts of trouble here.
Momochi lands a big elbow.
Momochi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Steamboat tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Momochi unloading with bombs!#T3#
Momochi landing punches.
Momochi landing shots from mount.
Steamboat is looking to improve his position but Momochi isn't that keen on the idea.
Momochi looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Steamboat is in all sorts of trouble here.
Momochi wants to control the pace but Steamboat is squirming around nicely.
Momochi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Steamboat really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Steamboat is working hard here to advance position.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Momochi cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Momochi wants to control the pace but Steamboat is squirming around nicely.
Steamboat is trying to escape the mount. #T4#
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Momochi cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steamboat really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #SUB2#
Momochi has control of Steamboat's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Steamboat regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Steamboat taking shots to the head.
Momochi sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Steamboat keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Momochi with the ground and pound from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sandayu Momochi 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#
Momochi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Momochi stuffs the takedown attempt from Steamboat. Steamboat gets slowly back to his feet.
Momochi catches Steamboat with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Momochi lands with an overhand left.
Momochi stuffs the takedown.#TD2#
Momochi gets the takedown into side control.
Steamboat is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Momochi lands a nice short elbow.#SUB2#
Momochi seems to be working for a kimura but Steamboat defends the submission attempt.
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!#SUB2#
Momochi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Momochi seems to be working for a kimura but Steamboat defends the submission attempt.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Momochi in particular looking to stall.#T1#
Momochi is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB#
Steamboat is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Momochi pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Steamboat looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Momochi slips a nice elbow through Steamboat's hands, connecting with Steamboat's forehead.
Steamboat is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Momochi scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB#
Steamboat looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #SUB2#
Momochi 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. #SUB#
Steamboat looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
Momochi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Steamboat keeps working.
Momochi wants to free his trapped foot but Steamboat is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Momochi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Steamboat is not content to let Momochi control the position.
Momochi controlling the action here.#SUB2#
Momochi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Steamboat has managed to free his arm - good work.
Momochi is keen to just control but Steamboat is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Steamboat looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Momochi wants to take a breather but Steamboat is having none of it. #T3#
Momochi perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Momochi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Steamboat doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Momochi . #SUB#
Steamboat looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Momochi landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB2#
Momochi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Steamboat defends it well.
Steamboat is looking for a sweep. Momochi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Momochi working over Steamboat with some ground and pound. Steamboat looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB#
Steamboat actively working from the bottom here.#T4#
Steamboat on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Steamboat with the active half guard here but Momochi passes nicely into side control.
Steamboat is trying to improve his position.
Momochi is chipping away with strikes.
Steamboat sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Momochi is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Momochi looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Sandayu Momochi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Momochi scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB2#
Momochi is working for a kimura but Steamboat is defending it quite comfortably.
Momochi takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sandayu Momochi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Momochi drives through with a takedown into guard.
Momochi with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB#
Steamboat looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Momochi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Momochi seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Momochi trying to control but Steamboat is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Momochi is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Steamboat looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Momochi has picked Steamboat up and slammed him! Steamboat can't keep hold of the triangle and Momochi manages to pass to side control!
Steamboat is working to avoid the ground and pound but Momochi connects with a decent elbow. #T1#
Steamboat tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Momochi wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Steamboat, who protects the arm well.
Momochi trying to control the position but Steamboat is working away.
Steamboat is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Momochi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Steamboat keeps working.
Momochi might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Steamboat haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Momochi landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Steamboat is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Touch Of Death Combat Academy, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Momochi works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#SUB2#
Momochi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Steamboat is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T2#
Momochi is working Steamboat over with some ground and pound from side control.
Steamboat is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Momochi is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Steamboat has escaped the position, nice work there.
Steamboat is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Steamboat looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Momochi passes to side control.
Steamboat manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Momochi wants to work for an arm triangle but Steamboat is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ground and pound from Momochi .
Steamboat is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Momochi scores with a couple of nice shots.#T3#
Momochi wants to take a breather but Steamboat is having none of it.
Momochi content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Steamboat looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Momochi scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB#
Steamboat looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Momochi lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB2#
Momochi seems to be working for a kimura but Steamboat defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Steamboat actively working from the bottom here.
Still in half guard, Momochi seems content to control.#T4#
Momochi trying to control from half guard but Steamboat is working away.
Momochi winds up and cracks Steamboat with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Momochi landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB#
Steamboat actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Momochi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Steamboat looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Momochi is working for a kimura but Steamboat is defending it quite comfortably.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Momochi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sandayu Momochi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Momochi 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sandayu Momochi !

An out of breath Sandayu Momochi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Ricky Steamboat had this to say: 'Good win to for my opponent will be back'.

 

Event: DUEL#104 Staal vs Momochi     
Date:   Oct 28, 2017
#R1#
Momochi with a nice cross.
Staal misses with a looping left.
Momochi doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Staal to counter with a crisp jab.
Momochi loads up on a big right hand but Staal slips the punch.
Momochi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Staal sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Momochi somewhat.
Staal looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Momochi steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Staal. That one must have hurt.
Momochi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sandayu Momochi . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Momochi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Staal throws out the jab.
Momochi attempts a counter takedown but Staal avoids it well and moves away.
Momochi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sandayu Momochi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Staal looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Momochi throws the left hand but Staal avoids the punch easily.
Staal tries a quick counter leg kick but Momochi is wise to it.
Staal scores with a shot to the body.
Momochi blocks a leg kick.
Momochi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Staal is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T1#
Momochi shoots in and drives through. Staal sprawls well.
Staal throws a big shot that misses.
Momochi moves out of range as Staal throws a body kick.
Momochi moves out of range of the strikes.
Staal throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Staal tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Momochi was well out of range. Poor timing from Staal.
Nice cross by Momochi .
Momochi throws a jab when Staal was well out of range.
Staal moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Momochi clobbers Staal with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Momochi misses with a left hand
and Staal counters with a solid body kick.
Momochi misses with a hook.
Staal is looking to chop away at Momochi 's legs.
Momochi throws a big shot that misses.#TD2#
Staal darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Momochi wants to improve his position but Staal is controlling well. #T2#
Momochi wants to get back to full guard but Staal has passed into side control.
Momochi trying to control but Staal flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Staal throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Momochi !
Momochi is in bad spot here.
Momochi is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Staal tries to keep control of the position but Momochi is staying busy.
Momochi tries to roll but Staal sticks to his back. #T3#
Momochi prevents Staal from getting a body triangle.
Staal controls the action.
Will Staal go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Momochi is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Staal.
Staal is not going to allow Momochi to sit and survive in this position.
Momochi tries to escape but Staal has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Staal is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Momochi . He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.#T4#
Momochi can't escape the position.
Staal trying to control momentarily.
Staal is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Staal connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Momochi to escape the position.
You can see the frustration on Momochi 's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Staal looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Momochi wants to control his opponent's hands but Staal gets his hands free.
Staal punches Momochi on the ear.
Staal is hanging on to Momochi 's back as he tries to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Staal dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Staal lands an overhand right.
Momochi scores with a jab to the jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from Momochi misses the target.
A jab from Staal finds it's way through Momochi 's defenses. #TD2#
Staal shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Momochi is trying to defend but Staal finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Staal is trying to control the action in half guard but Momochi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Momochi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Staal seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Staal is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T1#
Momochi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Momochi .
Momochi is trying to keep Staal in close. #SUB#
Momochi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Staal is aware though and is defending well.
Staal chips away with some ground and pound.
Momochi 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.
Staal distracts Momochi with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Staal showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Staal lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T2##SUB#
Momochi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Momochi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Staal is in close to Momochi 's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB#
Momochi throws his legs up looking for a submission but Staal uses it to pass to side control.
Staal has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Staal landing a few strikes.
Staal trying to control the position but Momochi is working away.
Staal lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Staal working the ground and pound from side control.
Momochi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Momochi is working to avoid the ground and pound but Staal connects with a decent elbow. #T3#
Staal lands an elbow.
Staal landing a few strikes.
Staal trying to control the action but Momochi is working from the bottom.
Momochi manages to work his way to half guard, despite Staal's best efforts.#SUB#
Momochi looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Staal pushes past his half guard into mount!
Eric Staal has got the better of the ground game so far.
Staal trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Staal lands with some strikes.#T4#
Momochi is looking to improve his position but Staal isn't that keen on the idea.
Staal punishing his opponent with strikes.
Momochi really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Momochi bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Staal pulls Momochi in to control the position.
Momochi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Staal is keeping the position for now.
Staal seems keen to control Momochi 's posture.#SUB#
Momochi is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Staal is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Staal has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Staal 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#
Nice defenses there by Staal.
Momochi lands with a cross.
Momochi shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Staal eats them both and turns towards Momochi to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Staal cracks Momochi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Staal is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Staal misses with a leg kick.
Staal takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Momochi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Staal stuffs the takedown.
Staal scores with a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Momochi manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Staal on his heels. He'll look to pass Staal's guard now, I'm sure.
Momochi with a nice head shot there.
Momochi is working Staal over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Momochi stopping the sweep attempt from Staal.
Staal pulls Momochi in close to his closed guard and prevents Momochi from doing any damage or advancing position.
Momochi looking to sit in guard and control but Staal gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T1#
Staal trying to control but Momochi is working from the bottom.
Momochi working a defensive guard here.
Staal looking to sit in guard and control but Momochi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Staal looking for a sweep. Not yet Staal, not yet. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Staal is trying to control the position but Momochi postures up.
Momochi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Momochi throwing strikes but missing.
Staal bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Momochi 's guard. #REVB#
Momochi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Staal's guard. #REVR#
Staal is pulling down on Momochi 's head. It's preventing any offense from Momochi , at least for the moment.
Momochi trying to control but Staal is working from the bottom. #T3#
Staal trying to control the position here.
Staal striking off his back but it's not causing Momochi any problems.
Staal utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Staal 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.
Momochi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Staal wants to sweep but no luck.
Momochi trying to control but Staal is working from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Staal 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.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Momochi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A solid leg kick lands there for Staal.
Staal throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Momochi throws a left and a right that both miss
and Staal counters with a good, hard body kick but Momochi shrugs it off.
Staal throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Eric Staal seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Staal tries to bum rush Momochi with a series of wild strikes but Momochi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice defenses there by Staal.
Momochi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Staal looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Eric Staal just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Momochi 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Staal buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Staal slips a straight right by Momochi .
Momochi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Momochi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Staal counter with a right hand.
Momochi closes the distance and clinches up with Staal, looking for a takedown. Momochi pushes Staal against the cage but Staal circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Momochi tries to bum rush Staal with a series of wild strikes but Staal uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Staal fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Momochi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Staal tries a head kick but it misses. #TD#
Momochi closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Who's going to make the next move?
Staal is looking to regain half guard here but Momochi keeps moving and retains side control. #T1#
Momochi wants to control but Staal is keeping him busy.
Momochi tries to advance to mount but can't.
Momochi has control of an arm but Staal manages to advance to Momochi 's back!
Momochi tries to escape the position.
Staal connects with a big shot to the side of Momochi 's head.
Momochi is trying to break free.
Staal is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Momochi up. #T2#
Momochi covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Staal lands with a hammerfist to the side of Momochi 's head.
Momochi rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Momochi wants to get back to full guard.
Staal looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Staal winds up and cracks Momochi with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Staal is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Momochi wants to improve his position but Staal is controlling well.
Staal working Momochi over with strikes.
Staal drops an elbow to the side of Momochi 's head. #T3#
Well, if Staal is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Momochi trying to control here.
Staal landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Momochi regains full guard. Nicely done.
Momochi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Momochi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Staal controls the pace.
Staal with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Momochi looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Staal puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Staal landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Staal in particular looking to stall.
Momochi trying to hold on to Staal's head to control him but Staal postures up. #SUB#
Momochi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Staal pulls his head out easily.
Momochi is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Staal scores with a couple of nice shots.
Staal is controlling the pace.
Staal passes into side control, despite Momochi 's attempt to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Staal dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Momochi 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R5#
Momochi shoots in but Staal avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Momochi as he connects with a hook.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Staal.
Momochi throws a lazy right hand but Staal sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Momochi is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Momochi connects with a crisp jab. #TD#
Momochi bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Staal gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Momochi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Momochi is stalling here. Staal is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Momochi seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Staal has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #T1#
Staal cracks Momochi with a big right hand but Momochi just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Staal connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Momochi some visible discomfort.
Staal is chipping away with strikes.
Staal working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Staal cracks Momochi with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Momochi takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Momochi manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Staal working over Momochi with some ground and pound. Momochi looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#ROC2#
Momochi is rocked!
Ground and pound from Staal.
Oh Momochi is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB#
Momochi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Momochi seems to have got his legs back now.
Momochi regains full guard. Nicely done. #T2#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Staal's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Momochi keeping moving, preventing Staal from controlling successfully.
Momochi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Staal manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##SUB#
Momochi drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Staal manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Momochi has Staal in his guard.#REVB#
Staal content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Staal is in close to Momochi 's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Staal advances position into side control!#T3#
Staal landing a few strikes.
Momochi is looking to regain half guard here but Staal keeps moving and retains side control.
Staal working the ground and pound from side control.
Momochi takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Staal working away.
Momochi is looking for a sweep.
Staal working the ground and pound from side control.
Staal lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Momochi down.
Momochi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Staal wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
A big shot lands for Staal! That's hurt Momochi ! Will he recover? Staal fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eric Staal! Eric Staal retains his middleweight title!

 

Event: DUEL#98 Allen vs Stenberg     
Date:   Sep 30, 2017
#R1#
Hoffman shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Momochi defends it nicely.
Momochi 's corner calls for a 1-2. Momochi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Momochi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hoffman swivels and escapes.
Momochi throws a hook to the side of Hoffman 's head but Hoffman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Momochi looks to land a combination but Hoffman avoids it well.
Momochi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Momochi wants it to stay on the feet.
Hoffman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Momochi .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Momochi shoots in but Hoffman avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Momochi is defended easily by Hoffman .
Hoffman is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sandayu Momochi . That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Momochi thuds his right hand into Hoffman 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Momochi throws a hook but Hoffman blocks it.
Momochi misses with a hook #CL2#
and Hoffman counters by moving into the clinch.
Hoffman drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #TD2#
Hoffman has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Momochi is trying to keep an underhook but Hoffman manages to get the takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Momochi looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Hoffman is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hoffman is looking to advance position but Momochi won't allow it.
Momochi is looking to improve his position. #T2##SUB#
Momochi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Momochi 's coaches at #ICC4ISREAL have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Momochi is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Hoffman 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.
Momochi on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Momochi is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hoffman scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB#
Momochi looking for submissions off his back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Momochi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Hoffman is trying to work for a kimura but Momochi is defending well. #T3#
Nice strikes from Hoffman there. #SUB2#
Hoffman is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Momochi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hoffman . #SUB#
Momochi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hoffman pulls his head out easily.
Momochi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Momochi gets back to full guard. #SUB#
Momochi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hoffman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hoffman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T4#
Momochi wants to sweep here but Hoffman controlling him for the moment.
Hoffman is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hoffman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB#
Hoffman is posturing up here but Momochi has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Hoffman tries to roll out but it's too tight and Hoffman has to tap! Slick submission there by Momochi !

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sandayu Momochi !
A victorious Sandayu Momochi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: DUEL#92 Muller vs Eirickson     
Date:   Sep 03, 2017
#R1#
Rokka takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
We've been told by Rokka's head coaches at LOD-Guts & Glory Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Rokka shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Momochi defends it nicely.
Antero Rokka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Momochi takes one to the chin there.
Rokka cracks Momochi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Momochi slips a jab and a cross from Rokka.
Momochi drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rokka defends it well.
Momochi has a takedown stuffed.
Momochi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rokka.
Rokka is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Momochi .
Rokka thows a left - swing and a miss!
Momochi fails to land with a series of punches.
Momochi lands a head shot.#TD2#
Momochi shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Momochi is standing up over Rokka. Rokka looks to escape but Momochi dives into side control.
Rokka is looking to regain half guard here but Momochi keeps moving and retains side control. #T1#
Rokka is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Momochi has just dragged him back down to the mat.#SUB2#
Momochi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rokka is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Momochi looks up at the clock and then as Rokka takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Momochi smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude! #SUB2#
Momochi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Momochi tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Momochi has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Rokka is looking to reverse the position.#T2#
Rokka prevents Momochi from improving position.
You can see the frustration on Rokka's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Momochi is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rokka has escaped the position, nice work there.
Rokka tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Momochi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Momochi in side control, throwing shots but Rokka defends.
Momochi taking a breather here.
Rokka is not content to let Momochi control the position. #T3##SUB2#
Momochi tries for a kimura but Rokka is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Momochi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Rokka tries to bench press Momochi off him but Momochi keeps the position.
Rokka is pushing Momochi 's head away, looking to escape. Momochi manages to hold on to the position though.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rokka is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Momochi goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Rokka has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Momochi but great work by Rokka.
Momochi gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Rokka is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SU#
Rokka decides to stand and escape the position. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Momochi . #SUB2#
Momochi tries for a kimura but Rokka is defending well.
Rokka is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Momochi is controlling him well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sandayu Momochi dominated that round.
That's time! Rokka's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD2#
Momochi scores with a takedown into Rokka's guard.
Momochi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rokka not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Momochi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Momochi passes Rokka's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Momochi is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rokka makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rokka.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Momochi trying to control the position from guard on top but Rokka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Momochi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Momochi with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Rokka keeping moving, preventing Momochi from controlling successfully.
Rokka keeping full guard, as Momochi tries to pass.
Momochi passes Rokka's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Momochi sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Rokka avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Momochi . #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Momochi is controlling the pace.
Momochi scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Momochi is controlling the pace.
Sandayu Momochi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rokka is looking to improve his position.
Rokka avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Momochi . #T3#
Well, if Momochi is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
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. Momochi connects with a nice short shot to Rokka's temple.
Momochi is looking to take a break and control but Rokka is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rokka won't allow Momochi to pass to mount.
Momochi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Momochi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rokka has managed to free his arm - good work.
Momochi wants to take a breather but Rokka is having none of it. #ES#
Rokka manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Momochi keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #T4#
Momochi is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rokka pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC#
Rokka's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Momochi closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Rokka to the mat! Rokka manages to get full guard.
Momochi throws a big elbow that misses.
Momochi looking to pass the guard.
Momochi is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #ES#
Rokka kicks Momochi off and gets to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Momochi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Antero Rokka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rokka staying out of range there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Momochi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rokka is fending him off so far but Momochi persists. Nope, Rokka circles away and we're back to standing.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Momochi .
Rokka steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Momochi .#TD2#
Momochi drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Rokka is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sandayu Momochi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Rokka instigates a clinch.
Momochi goes for a takedown attempt but Rokka pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Momochi blocks a jab.
Rokka misses with a jab, cross combination.
Antero Rokka is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice sprawl there from Rokka as Momochi shoots in.
Momochi with a nice cross.
Rokka tries to close the distance and clinch up but Momochi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Momochi changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A telegraphed right hand from Rokka misses the target.
Momochi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rokka.
Rokka throws a hook but Momochi blocks it.
Momochi keeps the fight on the outside.
And Momochi tries to counter it with a takedown but Rokka pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Rokka misses with an attempted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Momochi shoots for a double leg takedown but Rokka sprawls well. He's pushed Momochi 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Antero Rokka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sandayu Momochi .
Rokka throws a right and a left that both miss.
Momochi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rokka.
Momochi changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Rokka throws a looping overhand right but Momochi ducks down to avoid it.
Rokka takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Momochi throws a hook but Rokka avoids it easily.#T1#
Rokka takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Momochi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rokka.
Rokka tries to bum rush Momochi with a series of wild strikes but Momochi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Momochi changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Rokka dips to his left and cracks Momochi with an uppercut!
Rokka jabs at Momochi 's body.#CL#
Rokka clinches up with Momochi and pushes him back against the cage.
Rokka is trying to pull guard but Momochi turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Momochi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rokka's efforts to push away.#BC#
Rokka breaks from the clinch.
Momochi scores with a hook.
Rokka misses with a body shot.
Rokka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Momochi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rokka on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A slow jab from Rokka misses its intended target.
Rokka avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Momochi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rokka fails to land with a series of punches. #T2#
Rokka is trying hard to land a takedown here. Momochi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Momochi staying out of range there.
Momochi changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A cross from Momochi lands.
Momochi keeps the fight on the outside.
Rokka is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#TD2#
Momochi is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Rokka's half guard.
Momochi performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB2#
Momochi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rokka doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Momochi .
Momochi throws a strike but Rokka avoids it easily and moves to full guard.#T3#
Momochi trying to control but Rokka is working from the bottom.
Momochi with a flurry of punches that miss.
Momochi content to stall in guard here.
Momochi trying to control the position from guard on top but Rokka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Antero Rokka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rokka being controlled here, momentarily.
Momochi trying to control but Rokka is working from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Momochi might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Rokka haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rokka throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Momochi dives in for a single leg takedown but Rokka sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Rokka misses the shot to the body.
Rokka walks into a jab.
Rokka misses with a wild combination.
Momochi with the counter takedown but Rokka avoids it easily.
Rokka fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rokka buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sandayu Momochi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rokka throws a low kick but Momochi moves out of range easily.
Rokka tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Momochi is able to avoid easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Antero Rokka showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Momochi 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sandayu Momochi !

A victorious Sandayu Momochi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: DFN#16 Stenberg vs Esposito     
Date:   Aug 11, 2017
#R1#
Nasir misses with a double jab.
Momochi half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nasir doesn't manage to clinch there - Momochi circles away.
Momochi tries to counter with a takedown but Nasir is quick to defend against it.#TD#
Momochi drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Momochi is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Nasir tries to improve position but can't.
Momochi lands some shots froms side control.
Nasir is looking to regain half guard here but Momochi keeps moving and retains side control.
Nasir is trying to control Momochi 's posture but Momochi avoids it.
Nasir is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nasir takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Momochi working away.
Momochi working the body and head with strikes.
Momochi working away.
Nasir tries to improve position but can't.
Nasir has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#SUB#
Momochi is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Nasir has escaped the position, nice work there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
You can see the frustration on Nasir's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1#
Nasir on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Nasir tries to buck Momochi off but Momochi is having none of it.
Momochi working away.
Nasir is looking for a sweep.
Nasir struggling a bit here.
Momochi is putting a hurting on Nasir here, landing some big shots from side control. #SUB#
Momochi tries for a kimura but Nasir is defending well.
Nasir wants to control but Momochi postures up.
Momochi is looking to take a break and control but Nasir is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Momochi controls the position. #T2#
Momochi connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Nasir some visible discomfort.
Nasir tries to improve position but can't.
Nasir takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Nasir is looking to reverse the position.
Nasir struggling a bit here.
Momochi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nasir keeps working. #SUB#
Momochi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
You can see the frustration on Nasir's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Nasir sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T3#
Nasir trying to control from the bottom.
Nasir is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Momochi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Nasir looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Momochi takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Momochi 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.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Momochi in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Momochi is trying to work for a kimura but Nasir is defending well.
Nasir is trying to get back to full guard.
Momochi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T4##SUB2#
Nasir looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nasir trying to control here.
Momochi looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Nasir with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Nasir won't allow Momochi to pass to mount.
Ground and pound from Momochi . #SUB#
Momochi is trying to work for a kimura but Nasir is defending well.
Nasir is staying active underneath Momochi , who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nasir slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Nasir is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nasir lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Nasir seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sandayu Momochi 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##CL2#
Nasir drives through and clinches with Momochi against the cage.
Momochi is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Nasir gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Momochi is trying to drag Nasir to the mat but Nasir just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD#
Momochi gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Nasir regains guard.
Nasir looking for a sweep. Not yet Nasir, not yet.
Nasir utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Momochi wants to pass the guard but Nasir is keeping the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Nasir holds on and takes a little breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Momochi content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB2#
Nasir looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nasir manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Momochi manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##T1#
Nasir preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Momochi is looking for a triangle but Nasir pushes his legs off easily.
Momochi controls Nasir momentarily but Nasir frees himself. #SUB#
Momochi looking for a guillotine here but Nasir defends easily.
Sandayu Momochi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Momochi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nasir stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Momochi swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Nasir avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nasir wants to control from the top but Momochi keeps moving. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Momochi looking for a guillotine here but Nasir defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Momochi looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Momochi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nasir is aware though and is defending well.
Nasir wants to control from the top but Momochi keeps moving. #SUB#
Momochi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nasir content to stall in guard here.
Momochi 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##T3#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Momochi in particular looking to stall.
Nasir trying to control from the bottom.
Momochi trying to control from half guard but Nasir is working away.
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. Momochi connects with a nice short shot to Nasir's temple. #SUB2#
Nasir looking for submissions off his back.
Nasir wants to control but Momochi passes into side.
Nasir is trying to control Momochi 's posture but Momochi avoids it.
Nasir tries to bench press Momochi off him but Momochi keeps the position.
Nasir sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T4#
Nasir is not content to let Momochi control the position.
Nasir manages to get to full guard. #SUB2#
Momochi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nasir has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Momochi has managed to get both his arms back between Nasir's legs - danger averted.
Momochi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Nasir is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Momochi stopping the sweep attempt from Nasir.#SUB2#
Nasir has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Momochi 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 Nasir.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
You can see the frustration on Nasir's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nasir is breathing heavily.
Momochi trying to control the position but Nasir is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sandayu Momochi dominated that second round.
That's time! Momochi 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Momochi shoots in looking for a takedown but Nasir manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Momochi 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL2#
Nasir takes the fight into the clinch.
Nasir has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Momochi after a bit of a struggle.
Nasir wants a takedown but no success here. #TD#
Momochi gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Momochi connects with a nice short shot to Nasir's temple.
Momochi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nasir can do to turn this around?
Momochi working the head and body with strikes.
Momochi moves into full mount! Nasir won't be happy about that!
Momochi lands a big shot there that rocks Nasir but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Nasir tries to hold on but Momochi postures up.
Nasir can't escape the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nasir tries to lock up and control but Momochi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Momochi landing shots from mount. #SUB#
Momochi is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Nasir is surviving well by controlling Momochi 's body position as best he can.
Momochi lands with some strikes.#T1#
Nasir takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Nasir is bucking up trying to escape but Momochi cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Momochi controlling from mount.
Nasir wants to control but Momochi is having none of it.
Momochi wants to control the pace but Nasir is squirming around nicely.
Momochi avoids the attempt from Nasir to control.
Nasir tries to reverse the position but Momochi maintains control.
Nasir is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Momochi putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Nasir is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kingsley Nasir has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Momochi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nasir is looking to escape.
Nasir is looking to improve his position but Momochi isn't that keen on the idea.
Momochi fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Momochi lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nasir is in a horrible position here. Momochi smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Momochi takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Momochi fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Momochi has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Nasir's face.
Momochi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Nasir regains half guard.
Nasir trying to control but Momochi postures up. #T3#
Nasir is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Momochi 's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Momochi 's back!
Momochi trying to control the hands but Nasir breaks the grip.
Nasir is trying to stick to Momochi 's back but Momochi is turning into Nasir. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Nasir's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Momochi .
Momochi connects with a couple of short punches.
Momochi with a nice head shot there.
Nasir is looking to sweep but instead, Momochi has passed into half guard.
Nasir is doing well to control the position and prevent Momochi from advancing to side control.
Momochi wants to control but Nasir is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Nasir looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nasir takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nasir on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Momochi wants to pass to mount but Nasir is defending the position.
Nasir is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4##SUB#
Nasir is defending against the submission attempts here by Momochi .
Momochi working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Nasir moves into full guard.
Nasir controls Momochi momentarily but Momochi frees himself.
Momochi postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Momochi wants to pass the guard but Nasir is keeping the position.
Momochi trying to control but Nasir is working from the bottom.
Nasir looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sandayu Momochi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Momochi , 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sandayu Momochi !

A relieved looking Sandayu Momochi 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: DFN#12 Slow vs Momoch     
Date:   Jul 22, 2017
#R1#
Momochi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Persecutioned tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Momochi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Persecutioned connects with a nice looking jab.
Persecutioned keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Momochi moves out of range of the strikes.
Persecutioned slips a jab from Momochi .
A jab lands there for Momochi .#TD2#
Persecutioned gets caught flat footed, as Momochi shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Momochi won't allow Persecutioned to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Momochi throwing strikes from guard but Persecutioned blocks nicely.
Persecutioned is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Momochi is controlling him. #T1##REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Persecutioned tries to close the distance and clinch but Momochi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Momochi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Momochi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Momochi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Persecutioned goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Persecutioned is looking to clinch.
Persecutioned fails with an attempt to clinch.
Momochi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Momochi 's corner calls for a 1-2. Momochi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Persecutioned tries to bum rush Momochi with a series of wild strikes but Momochi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Persecutioned throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Momochi .
Persecutioned misses with a series of wild punches. #T2##CL#
Persecutioned drives through and clinches with Momochi against the cage. #TD2#
Momochi tightens his grip and picks Persecutioned up, before dumping him to the ground. Persecutioned manages to land in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Momochi wants to pass the guard but Persecutioned is keeping the position.
Persecutioned wants to stand and escape but Momochi is having none of it.
Momochi trying to control the position from guard on top but Persecutioned is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Momochi postures up in Persecutioned's guard and throws a big left but Persecutioned blocks it.
Momochi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Persecutioned is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Momochi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Momochi stops Persecutioned from standing up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Momochi lands with an overhand left.
A slow jab from Momochi misses its intended target.
Momochi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Persecutioned sprawls well. Persecutioned wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Momochi gets slowly back to his feet.
Johny Persecutioned has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sandayu Momochi .
Persecutioned is looking to clinch but Momochi is avoiding it.
Momochi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Momochi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Persecutioned swivels and escapes.
Persecutioned wants to clinch.
Momochi shoots for a takedown but Persecutioned saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T4##TD2#
Momochi gets a double leg takedown into Persecutioned's guard.
Persecutioned keeping moving, preventing Momochi from controlling successfully.
Momochi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Persecutioned is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Momochi is controlling him well.#SUB2#
Momochi is trying to get an arm triangle but Persecutioned is defending well.
Persecutioned is pushing Momochi 's head away, looking to escape. Momochi manages to hold on to the position though.
Momochi working the ground and pound but Persecutioned is defending the strikes.
Persecutioned is trying to buck Momochi off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sandayu Momochi 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#
Persecutioned misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Persecutioned fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Momochi , pushing him back against the cage.
Persecutioned pushes Momochi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Momochi has Persecutioned pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Persecutioned manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Persecutioned pushes Momochi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Momochi tries for a takedown. No joy.
Momochi wants a takedown but no success here.
Johny Persecutioned has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sandayu Momochi .
Momochi has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Persecutioned is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Momochi looking for a takedown.
Momochi tries for a takedown but Persecutioned manages to get underhooks.
Persecutioned lands a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from Persecutioned.
Persecutioned looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Persecutioned gets underhooks to prevent Momochi 's takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters up against the cage, Persecutioned throws an elbow but misses. #BC#
Persecutioned pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Persecutioned gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Momochi goes for a takedown in the clinch but Persecutioned prevents it.
Persecutioned trying to stall but Momochi improves his position.
Persecutioned is pressed up against the cage. Momochi has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Persecutioned down to the mat. Persecutioned avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T1##CL#
Persecutioned clinches.
Persecutioned is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Momochi is defending well for now.
Persecutioned gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Momochi .
A short right from Persecutioned on the inside.
Momochi has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Persecutioned seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Momochi can turn it around.
Momochi is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Persecutioned gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Persecutioned tries to work over Momochi 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Persecutioned throws a head punch that misses.
Johny Persecutioned has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Persecutioned misses with a body punch. #BC#
Persecutioned breaks from the clinch.
Persecutioned slaps away a takedown attempt from Momochi , before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL#
Persecutioned closes the distance and clinches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Persecutioned.
Persecutioned misses with a body punch.
Momochi drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Momochi is looking for a takedown.#T2#
Momochi has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Persecutioned is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Nice elbow from Persecutioned.
Momochi drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Momochi is breathing heavily.
Persecutioned throws a punch but it's blocked by Momochi .
Persecutioned lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Persecutioned pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Persecutioned is looking to clinch but Momochi is avoiding it.
Momochi tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Momochi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Momochi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Persecutioned is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Momochi can do to turn this around?
Persecutioned tries to clinch up.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Momochi loads up on a big right hand but Persecutioned slips the punch.
Momochi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CL#
Persecutioned gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Momochi dodges an elbow strike from Persecutioned.
Momochi changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Persecutioned fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Persecutioned tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Persecutioned ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T3#
Momochi throws a right hand that Persecutioned ducks under and follows up with a left that Persecutioned also avoids with ease.
Persecutioned is looking to counter the offense by Momochi and move into the clinch.
Persecutioned wants to clinch.
Momochi drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Persecutioned defends it well.
Nice jab there from Momochi .
Momochi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Persecutioned. Persecutioned obviously looking to wear him down.
Momochi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Persecutioned but Persecutioned pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Persecutioned is looking to clinch.
Momochi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Persecutioned swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A big right from Momochi misses.
Momochi misses with a hook. Persecutioned ducked under it nicely.
Momochi swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Persecutioned counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Johny Persecutioned is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Persecutioned scores with a jab to the jaw.
Persecutioned with a jab.#T4#
Momochi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Persecutioned fails in his attempt to clinch.
Persecutioned needs to keep his hands up - Momochi had a free shot at his head there.
Momochi avoids the head kick by Persecutioned.
Persecutioned tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Momochi misses with a hook.
Sloppy strikes from Persecutioned. Those never looked like landing.
Persecutioned swings for the body but Momochi moves out of range.
Momochi is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Momochi lands a really nice looking cross but Persecutioned seems unphased.
Persecutioned cracks Momochi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Decent striking displayed by Momochi there.
Persecutioned takes one on the button.#CL#
Persecutioned closes the distance and pushes Momochi back into the cage.
Persecutioned is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Persecutioned takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Momochi has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Persecutioned after a bit of a struggle.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Persecutioned.
A nice left hand lands by Persecutioned. #BC#
Persecutioned's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johny Persecutioned dominated that second round.
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#
Persecutioned is looking to clinch.
Momochi misses with an uppercut.
Persecutioned walks into a jab.
Persecutioned is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Momochi changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Persecutioned is looking to clinch but Momochi is avoiding it.
Momochi misses with a looping left.
Persecutioned tries to close the distance and clinch up but Momochi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Persecutioned throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Momochi throws the left hand but Persecutioned avoids the punch easily.
Persecutioned scores with a one two! Momochi had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Persecutioned tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Momochi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Momochi shoots in and drives through. Persecutioned sprawls well.#CL#
Momochi tries to keep at a distance but Persecutioned has taken the fight into the clinch.
Persecutioned prevents the takedown attempt.
Momochi is looking to take this one to the mat.
Johny Persecutioned has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sandayu Momochi .
Momochi tries to score a body lock takedown but Persecutioned shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Persecutioned goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1#
Persecutioned lands a hook that snaps the head of Momochi backwards.
Momochi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Persecutioned gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Momochi .
Momochi wants a takedown.
Persecutioned is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Persecutioned.
Persecutioned lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Momochi .
Persecutioned lands with a right to the head.
Persecutioned lands a right hand.
Persecutioned lands an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Persecutioned.
Persecutioned lands a body punch.
Persecutioned lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC#
Persecutioned breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Persecutioned fails with an attempt to clinch.
Persecutioned tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Persecutioned throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Momochi .
Persecutioned scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Momochi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Momochi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Persecutioned ducks under a wild hook from Momochi .
Persecutioned throws a big counter combination but Momochi scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Momochi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Persecutioned uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Persecutioned misses with a double jab.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Persecutioned. Momochi shrugs it off though.
Persecutioned misses with a few strikes there.
Momochi keeps the fight on the outside.
A head kick misses from Persecutioned. #CL#
Persecutioned closes the distance and pushes Momochi back into the cage.
Persecutioned lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Momochi or not.
A right hand to the body from Persecutioned.
Momochi is looking for a takedown.
A right hand to the body from Persecutioned.
Momochi blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Persecutioned breaks from the clinch. #T3#
Persecutioned feints a jab promting Momochi to slip. Persecutioned then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Momochi slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Johny Persecutioned is winning the standup battle so far.
Persecutioned lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Momochi might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Momochi goes for a double leg but Persecutioned avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Persecutioned continues to drive forward.#CL#
Persecutioned clinches up with Momochi and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Persecutioned manages to break the clinch.
Persecutioned slips under a jab.
Persecutioned uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Momochi has time to react.
Persecutioned walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Persecutioned throws a right hand that Momochi ducks under and follows up with a left that Momochi also avoids with ease.
Persecutioned tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Persecutioned cracks a nice hook into Momochi 's ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice shot by Momochi .
Persecutioned keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Momochi .#CL#
Persecutioned fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Momochi , pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Persecutioned manages to break the clinch.
Persecutioned staying out of range there.#T4#
Persecutioned throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Persecutioned lands with a good body shot.
Persecutioned connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Momochi momentarily.
Momochi keeps the fight on the outside.
Good standup being displayed there by Persecutioned as he connects with a hook.
The fight stays on the outside here - Persecutioned looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Momochi walks into a straight right hand from Persecutioned.
Momochi keeps the fight on the outside.
Persecutioned scores with a hook.
Persecutioned misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Momochi .
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Momochi shoots in for a takedown but Persecutioned shows good takedown defense.
Momochi avoids the body shot from Persecutioned.
Momochi shoots in and drives through. Persecutioned sprawls well.
Persecutioned throws a right hand that Momochi ducks under and follows up with a left that Momochi also avoids with ease.

And that's the end of the fight!
Johny Persecutioned showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Persecutioned 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johny Persecutioned!

Johny Persecutioned seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: DFN#9 Lovelair vs Momochi     
Date:   Jun 27, 2017
#R1##TD#
Momochi is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Lovelair's half guard.
Lovelair is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lovelair wants to control but Momochi is keeping busy.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Lovelair controlling the position for now.
Momochi not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Momochi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Momochi not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lovelair has hold of Momochi 's hands but Momochi slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T1#
Momochi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB#
Momochi 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.
Momochi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lovelair defending well though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Momochi in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Momochi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lovelair is not content to let Momochi control the position.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Momochi seems to be working for a kimura but Lovelair defends the submission attempt.
Momochi not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB#
Momochi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Momochi is pressing down on Lovelair's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lovelair is holding on for now. #SUB#
Momochi is looking for a kimura but Lovelair is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Momochi to get the leverage. #T3#
Momochi throwing shots but Lovelair is blocking nicely.
Momochi is looking to stall here but Lovelair recovers full guard.
Momochi 's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Lovelair is trying to keep Momochi in close.
Momochi is looking to work some ground and pound but Lovelair has wrist control.
Momochi looking to sit in guard and control but Lovelair gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Lovelair with a nice head shot there.
Momochi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lovelair in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Momochi looking for a guillotine here but Lovelair defends easily. #SUB#
Momochi working for a triangle but Lovelair defends it easily. #T4#
Momochi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Momochi 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#
Lovelair won't allow Momochi to pass to mount.
Lovelair avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Momochi .
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Momochi looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Lovelair has hold of Momochi 's hands but Momochi slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sandayu Momochi dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Lovelair connects with the punch.
Lovelair is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Momochi has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Lovelair tries to work over Momochi 's front leg with a kick but Momochi checks it.
Sandayu Momochi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lovelair has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lovelair there as he acknowledges the shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lovelair.
Momochi misses with a straight left.
Momochi lands a really nice looking cross but Lovelair seems unphased.
Lovelair ducks under a wild hook from Momochi .
Lovelair is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Good standup being displayed there by Momochi as he connects with a hook.#CL2#
Lovelair darts in and clinches Momochi up against the ropes.
Momochi can't get the takedown.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lovelair putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Momochi in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Momochi managing to block the knees to the body from Lovelair.
Lovelair misses with some punches.
Momochi drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lovelair gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Momochi goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lovelair prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sandayu Momochi . That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Momochi has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lovelair avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Lovelair creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lovelair unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Momochi is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lovelair pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Momochi wants to take the fight to the mat but Lovelair manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Lovelair doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lovelair trying to land knees to the body.
A short left from Lovelair.
Lovelair is pressed up against the ropes. Momochi has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lovelair down to the mat. Lovelair avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Momochi keeps the fight on the outside.
Momochi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lovelair has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Momochi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lovelair.
Momochi fails with a takedown attempt.#T2#
Momochi scores with a decent looking hook.#CL2#
Lovelair has taken the fight to the clinch.
Momochi wants to take the fight to the mat but Lovelair manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Lovelair lands a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lovelair tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Momochi avoids it.
Knees to the body from Lovelair.
Momochi changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lovelair fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Lovelair will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lovelair scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Lovelair looks to land a combination but Momochi avoids it well.
Lovelair wants to clinch up but Momochi keeps it at a distance.
Lovelair fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Lovelair clinches up with Momochi and pushes him back against the ropes.
Lovelair throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Momochi blocks it with crossed arms. #T3#
Lovelair lands a body punch.
Momochi is looking to take this one to the mat.
Lovelair misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Momochi .
Lovelair working aggressively here.
Momochi managing to block the knees to the body from Lovelair.
Momochi goes for a takedown attempt but Lovelair pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Lovelair misses with a straight left.
Momochi attempts a counter takedown but Lovelair avoids it well and moves away.
Lovelair ducks under a wild hook from Momochi .
Momochi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lovelair.
Momochi scores with a jab.
Lovelair shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Momochi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Momochi misses with a hook. Lovelair ducked under it nicely. #TD#
Lovelair tries to sprawl but Momochi drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Lovelair trying to control but Momochi postures up.
Momochi is looking to stall here but Lovelair recovers full guard. #T4#
Momochi trying to control the position from guard on top but Lovelair is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lovelair avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Momochi trying to control the position from guard on top but Lovelair is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Momochi throws a big elbow that misses.
Lovelair wants to improve his position but instead Momochi has moved into half guard.
Momochi 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.
Momochi prevents Lovelair from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Raine Lovelair showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Momochi drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB#
Momochi is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Momochi drops back, looking for a kneebar! Lovelair looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Lovelair looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Lovelair! #REVB#
Momochi is looking to regain half guard here but Lovelair keeps moving and retains side control.
Momochi is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lovelair scores with a couple of short elbows.
Momochi is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at #ICC4ISREAL, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Momochi defending against the ground and pound.
Momochi is looking to reverse the position.
Lovelair looks up at the clock and then as Momochi takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Lovelair smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude! #T1#
Momochi is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Momochi wants to control but Lovelair postures up.
Lovelair tries to score with some ground and pound. Momochi controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Momochi is looking for a sweep.
Lovelair postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Momochi manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Momochi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lovelair does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Momochi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Momochi wants to take a breather but Lovelair is having none of it. #SUB#
Momochi is looking for a kimura but Lovelair is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Momochi to get the leverage.
Lovelair is looking to control Momochi 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lovelair avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Momochi is trying for a kimura here. Lovelair looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Momochi wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sandayu Momochi !
Sandayu Momochi made sure to mention his sponsor, AnonymouS in his post fight interview.

 

Event: DUEL#70 Haack vs Momochi     
Date:   May 27, 2017
#R1#
Haack moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Haack misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Momochi is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Momochi takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Haack is looking to score with low kicks.
Momochi fails with a takedown attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Momochi misses with an uppercut. Haack saw that one coming.
Haack fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Momochi checks it well.
Momochi shoots in but no luck this time.
Momochi misses with a takedown attempt - Haack sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Andre Haack has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sandayu Momochi .
The fighters circling - Haack throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Haack throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Haack wants to slow Momochi down by chopping away at his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haack misses with an attempted mid kick.
Haack finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Haack misses with a body kick.
Momochi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Haack can pounce on him.
A head kick misses from Haack.
Momochi with a poor takedown
and Haack makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Momochi misses with a looping left.#T1#
Momochi looks to land a right hand but Haack moved out of range.
Momochi fails with the takedown.
Haack misses with a straight right.
Haack misses with a jab, cross combination.
Haack looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Momochi 's jab looks to have found its range, popping Haack under the eye.
Haack throws a solid leg kick but Momochi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Haack.
Momochi throws a hook to the side of Haack's head but Haack sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Haack takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Haack misses with a looping left.
Momochi feints the counter takedown.
Haack thumps Momochi with a low kick.
Momochi scores with a nice right hand.
Momochi throws an overhand right that lands on Haack's shoulder, as Haack tries to avoid the shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Momochi .
Haack lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Momochi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A chopping leg kick lands by Haack.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Haack misses with a body kick.#T2#
Momochi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A cross from Haack lands.
Momochi dives in for a single leg takedown but Haack sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Haack wants to slow Momochi down by chopping away at his legs.
Momochi shoots in but no luck this time.
Haack ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Momochi moves away.
Momochi misses with a straight right.
A leg kick checked by Momochi .
Haack fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Momochi manages to avoid it.
Momochi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Haack slips under a jab.
Haack keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Haack misses with a double jab.
Momochi throws an overhand right that lands on Haack's shoulder, as Haack tries to avoid the shot.
Momochi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Momochi blocks a head kick by Haack.
Momochi misses with a takedown attempt - Haack sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T3#
Haack misses with a kick to the body.
Momochi shoots in and drives through. Haack sprawls well.
Nice takedown defense from Haack. No joy for Momochi on that attempt.
Haack throws a leg kick but Momochi moved away.
Momochi shoots in for a takedown but Haack shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Momochi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Momochi shoots in for a takedown but Haack shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A head kick misses from Haack. #TD2#
Momochi drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Momochi .#SUB2#
Momochi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Haack is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Momochi creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Haack sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Momochi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Momochi is looking to take a break and control but Haack is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Momochi working away.
Haack tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Haack wants to control but Momochi postures up.
Haack is looking to regain half guard here but Momochi keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Momochi wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Haack, who protects the arm well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Momochi tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Momochi has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andre Haack 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#
Haack throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Haack connects with a single shot there.
Momochi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Momochi misses with an uppercut. Haack saw that one coming.
Haack slips a jab from Momochi .#TD2#
Haack gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Momochi to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Momochi 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.
Haack wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Momochi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Momochi trying to control but Haack is working from the bottom.
Momochi won't allow Haack to get back to his feet. #T1#
Momochi content to stall in guard here.
Haack 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##SUB2#
Momochi looking for submissions off his back.
Momochi is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Momochi actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Momochi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sandayu Momochi has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Haack is trying to control. Momochi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Momochi has a hand on Haack's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Haack takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Momochi has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Haack sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Haack can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Momochi is looking to escape.
Momochi is wriggling around trying to escape. #T3#
Haack tries to push Momochi 's head away but Momochi is holding on tight.
Momochi tries to hold on but Haack postures up.
Momochi is working to get back to half guard.
Haack content just to control the position here.
Momochi manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB2#
Momochi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Haack pulls his head out easily.
Haack is looking to take a break and control but Momochi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Haack moves into full mount! Momochi won't be happy about that!
Momochi is desperately trying to improve his position but Haack has a good base and remains in mount.
Haack looking to control but Momochi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Momochi wants to control but Haack is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Momochi is trying desperately to improve position.
Momochi wants to hold on but Haack pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andre Haack 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.
#R3#
Momochi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Haack is fending him off so far but Momochi persists. Nope, Haack circles away and we're back to standing.
Andre Haack is winning the standup battle so far.
Momochi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Haack but Haack pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD2#
Momochi gets a takedown into half guard.
Momochi is trying to control. Haack wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Momochi prevents Haack from standing back up.
Haack is looking to control Momochi 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Haack avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Momochi is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Momochi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Haack has managed to free his arm - good work. #T1##SUB2#
Momochi 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.
Haack regains full guard. Nicely done.
Haack pulls Momochi in close to prevent any damage.
Haack working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Momochi . #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Momochi wants to pass the guard but Haack is keeping the position.
Haack wants to sweep here but Momochi controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Momochi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Momochi stopping the sweep attempt from Haack.
Haack keeping moving, preventing Momochi from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Haack lands with a slapping head kick. #T3#
Momochi moves into range and connects with a jab.
Haack connects with a jab.
Haack throws a nice inside leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Momochi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
And Momochi tries to counter it with a takedown but Haack pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Momochi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Haack. Momochi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Haack throws out a loose jab but Momochi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Haack connects with an inside leg kick.
Haack connects with a right hand. Momochi shakes it off.
Momochi dives in for a single leg takedown but Haack sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Andre Haack has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sandayu Momochi .
Haack keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Haack throws out a powerful jab.
Haack will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Momochi lunges at Haack with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Haack's hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Haack tries to land a leg kick but Momochi saw it coming and moves away.
Momochi drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Haack defends it well.
Momochi dives in for a single leg takedown but Haack sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#T4#
Momochi works the jab nicely.
Haack takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Momochi shoots in looking for a takedown but Haack manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Momochi 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Haack is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Momochi can do to turn this around?
Momochi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Haack makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Momochi has a takedown stuffed.
Momochi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Momochi scores with the left hand. Haack knows he should have avoided that one.
Sandayu Momochi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haack stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Haack wants it to stay on the feet.
Momochi 's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A slapping leg kick lands for Haack.
Haack connects with a leg kick. Momochi looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Haack connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Momochi .
Nice takedown defense from Haack. No joy for Momochi on that attempt.
Haack staying out of range there.
A good leg kick by Haack.
Haack throws out a leg kick but Momochi moves out of range and Haack only half commits.
Momochi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andre Haack clearly takes that round.
That's time! Haack's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Haack scores with a spinning back kick!
Haack leaves Momochi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Haack delivers a nice body kick.
Momochi thuds his right hand into Haack's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Haack throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Haack is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Momochi . #TD2#
Momochi closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Haack to the mat! Haack manages to get full guard.
Haack lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Haack pushes down on Momochi 's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Momochi is not content to let Haack control the position.
Haack throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T1##SUB2#
Momochi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Haack pulls his head out easily.
Haack wants to pass the guard but Momochi is defending well.
Haack controlling the pace.
Haack has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB2#
Momochi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Haack controlling the action here.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Haack continues to stall.
Haack tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Momochi wants to improve his position but Haack is controlling well.
Haack wants to lay and pray for a moment but Momochi keeps working.
Haack tries to pass the half guard into mount. Momochi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Momochi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3#
Momochi is looking for a sweep. Haack is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Haack lands a front kick.
Haack throws a lazy right hand but Momochi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Haack with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Haack misses with a straight left.
Andre Haack is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Haack listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Haack takes one to the chin there.#TD2#
Momochi looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Momochi wants to pass the guard but Haack is keeping the position.
Haack is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
Haack wants to sweep but no luck.
Momochi works over Haack with some ground and pound from guard.
Momochi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Haack swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Haack keeping moving, preventing Momochi from controlling successfully.
Momochi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Haack keeping moving, preventing Momochi from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Haack looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andre Haack had his way with Sandayu Momochi in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R5#
A nice inside leg kick there by Haack. That's going to slow Momochi down.
Haack throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Momochi shoots in but no luck this time.
Haack throws a jab but it's blocked by Momochi .
Haack tries to land a front kick but Momochi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Momochi connects with a right hand. Haack shakes it off.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Haack - that will leave a mark!
Momochi might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Haack scores with a nice body kick.
Haack will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Momochi has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Haack.
That kick from Haack tenderised Momochi 's leg. Momochi is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Momochi avoids the body shot from Haack.
Momochi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Haack.
Haack slips under a jab from Momochi .
Haack attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Momochi tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A good leg kick by Haack.
Haack slips a jab from Momochi .#T1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Momochi .
Haack swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Momochi .
Nice sprawl there from Haack as Momochi shoots in.
Andre Haack has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sandayu Momochi .
The fighters circling - Momochi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Momochi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Haack defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Momochi .
Momochi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice uppercut there from Haack.
Momochi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Haack.
Haack tried to counter with a leg kick but Momochi avoided it.
Momochi fails with the takedown.
Momochi drops his hands momentarily and Haack takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Haack defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Momochi .
Momochi looks to land a left hand but Haack moved out of range nicely.
Momochi throws a hook to the side of Haack's head but Haack sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Andre Haack is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Haack keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Momochi .
As Momochi backs away, Haack returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Momochi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Haack as he jumps to the side.
Momochi is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Momochi misses with a straight left.
Haack connects with a jab.
Haack pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Momochi lands a really nice looking cross but Haack seems unphased.
Haack swings for the body but Momochi moves out of range.
Momochi misses with an uppercut. Haack saw that one coming.
Haack walks into a left hand.
A thudding body kick lands there by Haack!
Momochi looks for a takedown but Haack sprawls well.
Haack moves out of range of the strikes.
A right-left combo lands from Haack.
A swing and a miss from Haack.
Haack throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T3#
Momochi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Haack on the side of the head.
Haack works the jab nicely.
Haack misses with a body kick.
Momochi cracks Haack with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Momochi shoots in and drives through. Haack sprawls well.
Haack lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Haack finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Haack ducks right into an uppercut from Momochi .
Momochi takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Decent striking displayed by Momochi there.
Haack misses with a low kick.
Momochi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Haack defends it nicely.
Haack throwing a counter right hand but Momochi manages to avoid it.
Haack connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Momochi 's hands.#T4#
Momochi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Haack jabs at Momochi 's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Momochi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Momochi shoots in but no luck this time.
Haack fakes the leg kick and cracks Momochi in the body.
Haack throws out a leg kick but Momochi moves out of range and Haack only half commits.
Momochi is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Haack pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Momochi tests Haack's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Haack displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Momochi throws out the jab.
Haack ducks right into an uppercut from Momochi .
Good standup being displayed there by Momochi as he connects with a hook.
Momochi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Haack's waist but Haack gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Momochi off to one side.
Haack fakes the leg kick and cracks Momochi in the body.
Momochi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sandayu Momochi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Momochi throws a hook to the side of Haack's head but Haack sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Momochi misses with a straight right.

And that's the end of the fight!
Andre Haack showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Haack, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 50:45
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 50:45
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andre Haack!

Andre Haack retains his middleweight title!
After winning the bout, Andre Haack thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: GKNY 125 - Boom vs Wills     
Date:   Apr 15, 2017
#R1#
A punch lands to the side of Joe 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Joe takes one to the side of the head.
Momochi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Joe sprawls well. Joe wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Momochi gets slowly back to his feet.
Joe changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Momochi has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Momochi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Joe sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Joe wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Sandayu Momochi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Momochi misses with an uppercut. Joe saw that one coming.
A quick step to the side and Joe tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Joe looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Momochi lands a jab to the nose.#TD#
Momochi gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Joe trying to control but Momochi is working from the bottom.
Joe throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Joe is looking to work some ground and pound but Momochi has wrist control.
Momochi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Joe accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1##SUB#
Joe drops back looking for a leg! Momochi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Momochi manages to kick Joe off! Joe jumps back into Momochi 's guard. #SUB2#
Momochi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Joe can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Momochi working for a triangle but Joe defends it easily. #SUB2#
Joe got a little sloppy there for a moment and Momochi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Joe has managed to get both his arms back between Momochi 's legs - danger averted.
Joe trying to control the position from guard on top but Momochi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Momochi is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Joe lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Momochi 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#
Joe trying to control from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Momochi .
Joe throws a strike from the bottom that misses. #SUB2#
Momochi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Joe trying to control here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#T3#
Joe tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Momochi has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Momochi misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Joe is in all sorts of trouble here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Joe defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Momochi .
Joe tries to hold on but Momochi pushes him away.
Momochi sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!#T4#
Momochi looking to control and managing it successfully.
Joe 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.
Joe is working to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Momochi is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Joe has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Joe!
Joe stands up over Momochi , holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Joe throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Momochi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Joe has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Momochi to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Joe is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Momochi pulls down on the head and he's put Joe to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Sandayu Momochi !
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Sandayu Momochi made sure he mentioned AnonymouS, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

 

Event: GKNY 113 - Momochi vs Nilsen     
Date:   Jan 21, 2017
#R1##TD#
Nilsen gets caught napping as Momochi dives in and scores a takedown. Nilsen manages to retain guard.
Nilsen is looking to stand back up but Momochi counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Nilsen.
We've been hearing that Momochi has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#REVB#
Momochi content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Momochi trying to pass the guard but Nilsen defending well.
Nilsen wants to get back to his feet.
Nilsen wants to control but Momochi is keeping busy.
Nilsen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nilsen pushes Momochi off looking to stand but Momochi dives back in and keeps control.
Nilsen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Momochi . #T1#
Nilsen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Momochi is nestled in close to Nilsen, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB#
Momochi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #ES2#
Nilsen kicks off Momochi and gets to his feet.
Momochi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Momochi fails with a takedown attempt.
Nilsen shapes to counter with a head kick.
Nilsen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Momochi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Momochi feinted with a counter takedown.
Momochi misses with a straight right.
Momochi shoots in looking for a takedown but Nilsen manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Momochi 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nilsen takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T2##TD#
Momochi shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nilsen is looking to control Momochi 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nilsen avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Momochi seems to be working for a kimura but Nilsen defends the submission attempt.
Momochi is just content to waste time from the top position. Nilsen takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Momochi stopping the sweep attempt from Nilsen.
Nilsen keeping moving, preventing Momochi from controlling successfully.
Momochi won't allow Nilsen to sweep him here. #T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Momochi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nilsen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nilsen keeping moving, preventing Momochi from controlling successfully.
Momochi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Nilsen wants to get back to his feet but Momochi is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Momochi shoots for a takedown but Nilsen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nilsen now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sandayu Momochi . That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Momochi shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Nilsen napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB#
Momochi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Nilsen tries to escape but Momochi is in control. #T4#
Momochi taking a breather here.
Momochi throws an elbow but Nilsen slips to the side and avoids it well.
Momochi working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Momochi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nilsen keeps working.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nilsen struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sandayu Momochi dominated that round.
That's time! Momochi 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Good standup being displayed there by Momochi as he connects with a hook.
Nilsen ducks under a wild hook from Momochi .
Nilsen ducks under a wild hook from Momochi .
Momochi loads up on a big right hand but Nilsen slips the punch.
Nilsen misses with a head kick.
Momochi attempts a counter takedown but Nilsen avoids it well and moves away.
Dennis Nilsen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Momochi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nilsen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nilsen scores with a sloppy right hand. Momochi should have avoided that one.
Momochi fails to land the takedown.
Momochi checks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nilsen misses the shot to the body.
Momochi misses with a left hand #TD2#
so Nilsen counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Nilsen trying to control but Momochi is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Momochi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T1#
Momochi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Momochi keeping full guard, as Nilsen tries to pass.
Nilsen wants to stand but Momochi is controlling his posture from full guard.
Nilsen trying to control but Momochi is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Nilsen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Momochi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nilsen has managed to get both his arms back between Momochi 's legs - danger averted.
Momochi keeping moving, preventing Nilsen from controlling successfully.
Momochi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nilsen. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nilsen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nilsen trying to control the position from guard on top but Momochi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sandayu Momochi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Momochi keeping full guard, as Nilsen tries to pass.
Nilsen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Momochi works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Momochi shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sandayu Momochi . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Momochi misses with a looping left.
As Momochi backs off Nilsen throws a huge counter combo but Momochi manages to avoid it all.
Dennis Nilsen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Momochi tests Nilsen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nilsen tries to bum rush Momochi with a series of wild strikes but Momochi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nilsen throws a right and a left that both miss.#T3#
Momochi throws an overhand right that lands on Nilsen's shoulder, as Nilsen tries to avoid the shot.
A big left from Momochi misses.
Momochi tries for a takedown but Nilsen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Nilsen.
No joy there for Nilsen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nilsen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Momochi .
Nilsen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#TD#
Momochi is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Nilsen's half guard.
Momochi working Nilsen over with strikes.
Momochi content to control rather than advance.
Nilsen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Momochi . #T4##SUB#
Momochi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Nilsen wants to stand back up but Momochi manages to pass into side control.
Momochi tries to advance to mount but Nilsen denies him.
Sloppy strikes there by Momochi .
Nilsen has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Momochi creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Nilsen sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #SUB#
Momochi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Nilsen is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Nilsen tries to improve position but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Dennis Nilsen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Momochi shoots in but no luck this time.
Momochi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nilsen.
Momochi feinted with a counter takedown.
Nilsen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Momochi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nilsen as he avoids it easily.
Nilsen is looking for the big counter here.
Momochi shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sandayu Momochi . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nilsen moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Nilsen throws a head kick that misses.
Momochi has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nilsen misses with a few strikes there.
Nilsen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Momochi .
Nilsen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Momochi goes for a double leg but Nilsen avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Nilsen continues to drive forward.#T1#
Nilsen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Momochi . #TD#
Momochi drives through with a takedown into Nilsen's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES2#
Nilsen is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #BC2#
Nilsen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #TD#
Momochi gets a takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Momochi takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Momochi thows a huge punch but Nilsen dodges it nicely. #T2#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Momochi working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Nilsen's thigh. Nilsen counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Momochi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Nilsen's guard. #ES2#
Nilsen makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Momochi has a takedown stuffed.
Momochi throws a jab when Nilsen was well out of range.
Momochi is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Momochi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nilsen tries a head kick but it misses. #TD#
Momochi shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Nilsen's guard.
Nilsen is looking to stand back up but Momochi counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Nilsen. #T3##REVB#
Momochi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Momochi is just content to waste time from the top position. Nilsen takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Momochi 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.#ES2#
Nilsen has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Momochi is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Momochi looking for a takedown. #BC2#
Nilsen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Momochi darts in looking for a takedown but Nilsen gets double underhooks and turns Momochi into the cage.
Nilsen with the counter takedown but Momochi avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Momochi misses the target.
Momochi misses with a hook. Nilsen ducked under it nicely.
Nilsen let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A jab from Momochi misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Momochi is defended easily by Nilsen.#T4#
Momochi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nilsen tries to bum rush Momochi with a series of wild strikes but Momochi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nilsen throws a head kick but Momochi moves out of range. #TD#
Momochi manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Nilsen on his heels. He'll look to pass Nilsen's guard now, I'm sure.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Momochi working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Nilsen's head.#ES2#
Nilsen has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Momochi has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Nilsen will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Momochi up against the cage.#BC2#
Nilsen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nilsen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nilsen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Momochi throws a hook but Nilsen blocks it.
Nilsen steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Momochi .

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Dennis Nilsen!

Dennis Nilsen decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: GKNY 105 - Defoe vs Man     
Date:   Dec 03, 2016
#R1#
Momochi slips a straight right by Kropotkin.
Kropotkin misses with a body shot.
Momochi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kropotkin's waist but Kropotkin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Momochi off to one side.
A nice side step and Kropotkin releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nice jab there from Kropotkin.
Kropotkin has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Momochi is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Kropotkin slips under a jab from Momochi .
Kropotkin misses with a wild body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Momochi .
Momochi avoids the body shot from Kropotkin.
Kropotkin misses with a hook. Momochi ducked under it nicely.
Momochi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kropotkin.
Momochi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kropotkin swivels and escapes.#TD#
Momochi darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Kropotkin looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Momochi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kropotkin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Momochi .
Momochi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kropotkin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T1#
Kropotkin is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Momochi 's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Momochi 's back!
Momochi looking very determined here, making life difficult for Kropotkin.
Momochi tries to escape the position. #SUB2#
Kropotkin is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Momochi won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Kropotkin off his unconscious opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Petr Kropotkin!
Petr Kropotkin managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Anarchy Clothing, into his post fight interview.

 

Event: GKNY 100 - Mencken vs Brewer     
Date:   Nov 12, 2016
#R1#
Momochi 's jab looks to have found its range, popping Umalatov under the eye.
Nice defenses there by Umalatov.
Umalatov with the counter takedown but Momochi avoids it easily.
Momochi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Momochi drops down looking for a counter takedown but Umalatov sprawls and moves away.#TD#
Momochi closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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. Momochi connects with a nice short shot to Umalatov's temple. #SUB2#
Umalatov actively working from the bottom here.
Momochi is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Momochi working over Umalatov with some ground and pound. Umalatov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Momochi content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Momochi takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Momochi is nestled in close to Umalatov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB2#
Umalatov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Momochi pulls his head out easily.
Momochi working over Umalatov with some ground and pound. Umalatov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T1##SUB2#
Umalatov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Momochi is nestled in close to Umalatov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Momochi prevents Umalatov from improving his position.
Momochi 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.#SUB#
Momochi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Umalatov wants to control but Momochi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nice strikes from Momochi there.
Umalatov is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Momochi takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Momochi is working for a kimura but Umalatov is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Momochi is working for a kimura but Umalatov is defending it quite comfortably. #T2##SUB2#
Umalatov actively working from the bottom here.
Momochi working the head and body with strikes.
Umalatov is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Umalatov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Umalatov tries to get to full guard but Momochi has control of the leg. #T3#
Momochi trying to pass the guard but Umalatov defending well.
Momochi takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Momochi seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB2#
Umalatov looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Momochi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Umalatov has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Momochi 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.
Umalatov regains full guard. Nicely done. #T4#
Umalatov controls Momochi momentarily but Momochi frees himself.
Momochi is working Umalatov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Umalatov looking to control.
Momochi works over Umalatov with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB2#
Momochi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Umalatov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Momochi has managed to get both his arms back between Umalatov's legs - danger averted.
Momochi landing with the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Momochi trying to control the position from guard on top but Umalatov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Umalatov is looking for a triangle but Momochi pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sandayu Momochi 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##TD#
Momochi shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Umalatov is trying to defend but Momochi finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Momochi is nestled in close to Umalatov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB2#
Umalatov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Momochi pulls his head out easily.
Momochi slows the pace down in half guard.
Umalatov has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Momochi passes to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umalatov stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Umalatov tries to improve position but can't.
Momochi lands a decent elbow from side control. #T1#
Momochi scoring with punches and elbows.
Umalatov is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Momochi 's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Umalatov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Umalatov tries to roll over but Momochi keeps him under control.#SUB#
Momochi maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Umalatov could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Momochi has cracked it and Umalatov is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Momochi !

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sandayu Momochi !
An out of breath and clearly excited Sandayu Momochi thanked AnonymouS for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

 

Event: GKNY 93 Sodergren v Kropotkin     
Date:   Oct 08, 2016
#R1#
Momochi walks into a straight right hand from Crocodilov.
Momochi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Crocodilov's waist but Crocodilov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Momochi off to one side.
Crocodilov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Crocodilov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Crocodilov throws a series of punches but Momochi avoids them all with ease.
Crocodilov throws a jab but it's blocked by Momochi .
Momochi is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Crocodilov throws a body shot but no joy.
Crocodilov throws a jab but it's blocked by Momochi .
Crocodilov throws a series of punches but Momochi avoids them all with ease.
Momochi dodges the punch combination from Crocodilov.
Momochi tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nice sprawl there from Crocodilov as Momochi shoots in.
Momochi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Crocodilov sprawls well. Crocodilov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Momochi gets slowly back to his feet.
Rinat Crocodilov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sandayu Momochi .#TD2#
Momochi shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Crocodilov 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!
Crocodilov can't keep his opponent in guard - Momochi advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T1#
Momochi throwing shots but Crocodilov is blocking nicely.
Momochi throwing shots but Crocodilov is blocking nicely. #SUB2#
Momochi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Momochi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Crocodilov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Momochi .
Crocodilov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Momochi scores with a couple of nice shots.
Crocodilov wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Momochi throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T2#
Crocodilov is staying active underneath Momochi , who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Momochi wants to free his trapped foot but Crocodilov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Momochi is trying to control the action in half guard but Crocodilov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Momochi prevents Crocodilov from standing back up. #ES#
Crocodilov kicks Momochi off and gets back to his feet.
A jab from Momochi misses.
Horrible takedown attempt by Momochi or perhaps it was just good defense by Crocodilov, which made it look bad.
A little feinted left hand from Crocodilov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Crocodilov throws a series of punches but Momochi moves out of range.
And Momochi tries to counter it with a takedown but Crocodilov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Momochi lunges at Crocodilov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Crocodilov's hand.
Momochi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Crocodilov.
Danga de danga de dang - Crocodilov scores with a four punch combination!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crocodilov misses with a few strikes there.
Momochi scores with a jab to the jaw.
Crocodilov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Momochi with a hook.
Sandayu Momochi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Momochi cracks Crocodilov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T3#
Momochi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Crocodilov.
Crocodilov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Momochi lands with a right hand. #TD2#
Momochi dives in and scores a takedown into Crocodilov's guard.
Momochi wants to pass the guard but Crocodilov is keeping the position.
Momochi won't allow Crocodilov to get back to his feet.
Crocodilov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Momochi wants to pass the guard but Crocodilov is keeping the position.#ES#
Crocodilov manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Momochi scores with a nice right hand.
Momochi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Crocodilov pinned against the cage. Crocodilov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Momochi shoots in and bounces Crocodilov off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#T4#
Crocodilov wants to stand up but Momochi is controlling him.
Crocodilov trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Crocodilov manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#BC#
Crocodilov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Crocodilov throws a body punch but Momochi moves out of range.
Crocodilov throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
and Momochi counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Momochi .
Crocodilov keeping moving, preventing Momochi from controlling successfully.
Crocodilov is looking to stand up but Momochi isn't so interested in that idea. #SUB2#
Momochi is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Rinat Crocodilov will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Crocodilov connects with a body shot that sends Momochi 's belly button to the back.#TD2#
Momochi shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Crocodilov is trying to defend but Momochi finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Crocodilov is refusing to be controlled, as Momochi sits in half guard.
Crocodilov is trying to stand up here but Momochi is controlling him well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Momochi throwing shots but Crocodilov is blocking nicely.
Crocodilov looks like he's trying to stand up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Momochi is trying to control the action in half guard but Crocodilov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Momochi seems content to control.
Crocodilov looks like he's trying to stand up.
Momochi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T1##ES#
Crocodilov makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Nice defenses there by Crocodilov.
Crocodilov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Momochi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Momochi looks to throw the jab but Crocodilov is out of range.
Momochi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Crocodilov defends it nicely.
Crocodilov misses with a straight right.
Rinat Crocodilov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Momochi throws a looping overhand right but Crocodilov ducks down to avoid it.
Momochi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A punch combination from Crocodilov misses.
Momochi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Momochi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Momochi is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Crocodilov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Crocodilov scores with a sloppy right hand. Momochi should have avoided that one. #T2#
Crocodilov throws a looping overhand right but Momochi ducks down to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A combination from Crocodilov does no damage.
Crocodilov misses with a looping right.
Crocodilov throws a body shot but no joy.
Crocodilov just misses with a punch to the body.
Crocodilov slips a straight right by Momochi .
Momochi jabs Crocodilov right on the nose. Crocodilov blinks but takes it well.
Momochi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Crocodilov cracks Momochi with a right hand to the side of the head.#TD2#
Momochi gets a takedown into half guard.
Momochi not doing much here.
Crocodilov looks like he's trying to stand up. #T3#
Momochi slips a nice elbow through Crocodilov's hands, connecting with Crocodilov's forehead.
Crocodilov is trying to stand.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Momochi in particular looking to stall.
Crocodilov wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Momochi is working for a kimura but Crocodilov is defending it quite comfortably.
Crocodilov is staying active underneath Momochi , who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Momochi prevents Crocodilov from standing back up. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Momochi wants to free his trapped foot but Crocodilov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Momochi stops Crocodilov from getting back to his feet.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Momochi is figuring out what he wants to do next.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Momochi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Crocodilov.
Momochi drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Crocodilov defends it well.
Crocodilov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Momochi is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Crocodilov looks to land a combination but Momochi avoids it well.
Momochi lunges at Crocodilov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Crocodilov's hand.
Momochi has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#TD2#
Crocodilov tries to sprawl but Momochi drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Crocodilov pushes Momochi off but Momochi dives into side control. #SUB2#
Momochi tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Momochi has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Momochi misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Momochi prevents Crocodilov from escaping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Sandayu Momochi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
Momochi connects with a crisp jab.
Crocodilov moves out of range as Momochi strikes.
Crocodilov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Momochi throws a big shot that misses.
Momochi misses with a hook.
Momochi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Momochi throws the left hand but Crocodilov avoids the punch easily.
Momochi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Crocodilov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Momochi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Momochi fails with the takedown.
Rinat Crocodilov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sandayu Momochi .
Momochi fails to land the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crocodilov's corner calls for a 1-2. Crocodilov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Momochi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A slow jab from Momochi misses its intended target.
Momochi defending well as Crocodilov loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Momochi throws a right hand that misses
and Crocodilov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Crocodilov misses with a looping left.
Momochi with a lazy takedown attempt
and Crocodilov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Momochi blocks a jab.
Momochi might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Crocodilov throws a series of punches but Momochi moves out of range.
Crocodilov throws a right and a left that both miss.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Crocodilov enables Momochi to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Crocodilov manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#ES#
Crocodilov has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Momochi is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Momochi changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Crocodilov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Crocodilov misses the shot to the body.
Crocodilov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Momochi was well out of range. Poor timing from Crocodilov.
Crocodilov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#TD2#
Momochi shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Crocodilov's guard.
Momochi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Crocodilov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Momochi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#ES#
Crocodilov kicks Momochi off and gets to his feet. #TD2#
Momochi shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Momochi showed some decent athleticism there. #T2#
Momochi missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Crocodilov looks like he's trying to stand up.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Momochi is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Sandayu Momochi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Momochi thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Crocodilov's head.
Well, if Momochi is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Crocodilov looks like he's trying to stand up. #T3#
Momochi working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Crocodilov pushes Momochi off looking to stand but Momochi dives back in and keeps control. #SUB2#
Momochi in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Crocodilov tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Momochi !

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sandayu Momochi !
Jumping up and down and very excited, Sandayu Momochi waved his t-shirt featuring AnonymouS's logo in front of the cameras.

 

Event: GKNY 88 - Sodergren v Cole     
Date:   Sep 03, 2016
#R1#
Asai uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Donk. Asai catches Momochi right on the button with a cross.
Momochi shoots for a takedown but Asai saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Momochi checks a leg kick nicely.
Momochi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Asai connects with a single shot there.
Momochi cracks Asai with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Momochi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Asai 's hands.
Asai throws a head kick that misses.
Momochi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Asai sprawls well. Asai wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Momochi gets slowly back to his feet.
Asai connects with a crisp jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Asai , as that shot connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Asai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Momochi .
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Asai 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 Momochi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Momochi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Momochi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've been told by Asai 's head coaches at The Shark Tank that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Asai scores with a one two! Momochi had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Momochi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Asai .#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Asai . Momochi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Momochi avoids the head kick by Asai .
Momochi keeps the fight on the outside.#TD2#
Momochi closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Asai to the mat! Asai manages to get full guard.
Momochi advances to half guard.
Asai keeping control of the position.
Momochi thows a huge punch but Asai dodges it nicely. #SUB2#
Momochi is working for a kimura but Asai is defending it quite comfortably.
Asai is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Asai knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Momochi on the ground.#T2#
Momochi thows a huge punch but Asai dodges it nicely.
Asai is trying to control but can't.
Asai is looking to improve his position.
Momochi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB2#
Momochi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Momochi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Asai is looking to control Momochi 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Asai avoid being mounted?
Momochi seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Asai blocking the ground and pound attempt from Momochi . #T3##SUB2#
Momochi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Asai has managed to free his arm - good work.
Momochi missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Asai taking some punishment here, with Momochi in his half guard. #SUB2#
Momochi is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Momochi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Asai wants to get back to full guard.#T4##SUB2#
Momochi seems to be looking for submissions.
Asai keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Asai is not content to let Momochi control the position.#SUB2#
Momochi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Momochi is working for a submission of some sort.
Asai is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
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 Yoshihiro Asai will probably get the nod.
That's time! Asai 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Asai slips under a jab.
Momochi throws an overhand right that lands on Asai 's shoulder, as Asai tries to avoid the shot.
Asai jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Momochi cracks Asai with an open hand slap.
Momochi shoots in for a takedown but Asai shows good takedown defense.
Asai was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Asai lets loose with a powerful body kick. Momochi will feel that in the morning.
Asai lands a really nice looking cross but Momochi seems unphased.
The fighters circle momentarily. Asai darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Momochi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Asai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Asai moves out of range of the strikes.
Asai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Momochi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Asai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sandayu Momochi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Asai lands an overhand right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Asai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Momochi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Asai is fending him off so far but Momochi persists. Nope, Asai circles away and we're back to standing.
Yoshihiro Asai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sandayu Momochi .
Asai throws a body punch but Momochi moves out of range.
Momochi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Asai has time to react.
Asai connects with an inside leg kick.#T1#
Asai leaves Momochi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Asai throws out a loose jab but Momochi uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Asai .
Asai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Asai connects with a right hand. Momochi shakes it off.
Asai throws a body punch but Momochi moves out of range.
Momochi looks for a takedown but Asai sprawls well.
Asai fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD2#
Momochi shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Asai is trying to defend but Momochi finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Sandayu Momochi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Asai is trying to control but can't.
Momochi trying to control the action but Asai is working from the bottom.
Asai wants to control but Momochi is keeping busy. #T2#
Momochi with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Asai controlling the position for now.
Momochi wants to control but Asai is keeping him busy.
Momochi wants to pass the guard but Asai is defending well.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Asai is trying to control but can't. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Momochi goes for a double leg but Asai avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Asai continues to drive forward.
Momochi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T3#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Momochi .
Asai throws a jab when Momochi was well out of range.
Momochi with a lazy takedown attempt
and Asai counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Momochi is lucky that one didn't land flush. #TD2#
Momochi closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Asai quickly recovers to half guard.#ES#
Asai kicks Momochi off and gets back to his feet.
Momochi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Momochi shoots in but no luck this time.
Yoshihiro Asai is winning the standup battle so far.
A left lands for Asai .
This has been an exciting period of action!
Momochi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Asai sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Momochi somewhat.
Momochi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Asai throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Momochi is breathing heavily.
Momochi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#KD#
Asai cracks Momochi with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Asai has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Momochi to stand back up!#ROC#
Momochi is rocked!
That kick from Asai tenderised Momochi 's leg. Momochi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Momochi is still on wobbly legs! Can Asai finish him?
Momochi might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Momochi shoots in but no luck this time.
A little feinted left hand from Asai on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T4#
Crack! A monster head kick from Asai and Momochi falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Asai !

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Yoshihiro Asai !

 

Event: GKNY 84 - Sodergren v Hopeless     
Date:   Aug 06, 2016
#R1##TD2#
Galvao gets caught flat footed, as Momochi shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SUB#
Galvao is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Momochi defends well.
Momochi advances to half guard.
Galvao is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Momochi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Momochi throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Galvao wants to control but Momochi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Momochi stalling.
Galvao tries to get to full guard but Momochi has control of the leg.
Momochi scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T1#
Momochi trying to control the action but Galvao is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Momochi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Momochi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Galvao sees it coming and defends easily.
Momochi works his way into full mount!
Galvao tries to reverse the position but Momochi maintains control.
Momochi avoids the attempt from Galvao to control.#T2#
Galvao taking shots to the head.
Galvao tries to hold on but Momochi postures up.
Momochi dominating with strikes here.
Momochi takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Momochi landing strikes from the mount and Galvao is in trouble!
Galvao is wriggling around trying to escape.
Galvao is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Momochi controlling from mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Momochi looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Momochi lands a big shot there that rocks Galvao but he's holding on and managing to survive for now. #T3#
Galvao is desperately trying to improve his position but Momochi has a good base and remains in mount.
Momochi connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Galvao is working to get back to half guard.
Momochi with the ground and pound from mount.
Galvao is looking to get to half guard.
Momochi breaks from Galvao's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Galvao wants to control but Momochi is having none of it.
Momochi trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4#
Momochi takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Galvao is looking to get to half guard.
A nice elbow there by Momochi .
Galvao is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Galvao is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice elbow there by Momochi .
Momochi postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Galvao looks a forlorn figure.
Galvao takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Galvao gets back to half guard.
Galvao is looking to control Momochi 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Galvao avoid being mounted?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sandayu Momochi dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Momochi drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB#
Galvao has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Momochi 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 Galvao.#SUB2#
Momochi wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Galvao, who protects the arm well.
Momochi lands a nice forearm strike. #SUB2#
Momochi swings around for an armbar but Galvao sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Momochi 's guard.
Galvao wants to control from the top but Momochi keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galvao preventing the sweep.
Galvao lands a couple of digs.
Galvao trying to control but Momochi is working from the bottom.
Galvao stopping the sweep attempt from Momochi .#T1##SUB2#
Galvao got a little sloppy there for a moment and Momochi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Galvao has managed to get both his arms back between Momochi 's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Momochi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Galvao doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Galvao manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Galvao drops back looking for a leg! Momochi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Momochi manages to kick Galvao off! Galvao jumps back into Momochi 's guard.
Galvao throws a big right hand that misses.
Momochi looking for a sweep. Not yet Momochi , not yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Galvao accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Galvao avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Galvao preventing the sweep. #T2#
Galvao pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Momochi is keeping the position for now.
Momochi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Momochi tries to free his leg and advance position but Galvao is retaining full guard.
Momochi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Momochi scoring with punches and elbows.
Sandayu Momochi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Galvao regains half guard.
Momochi trying to control from half guard but Galvao is working away.
Momochi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Momochi lands with a punch from half guard. #T3#
Momochi lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Momochi working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Momochi scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Momochi landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Galvao is staying active underneath Momochi , who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Momochi takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Momochi is looking to advance position but Galvao won't allow it.
Galvao desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Momochi trying to control from half guard but Galvao is working away.
Galvao trying to hold on to Momochi 's head to control him but Momochi postures up. #T4#
Momochi trying to pass the guard but Galvao defending well.
Galvao is pressing down on Momochi 's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Momochi 's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Galvao looking to hit a scissor sweep but Momochi is one step ahead there.
Momochi sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Galvao has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Momochi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Momochi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Galvao seems keen to control Momochi 's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sandayu Momochi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Galvao's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nice shot lands for Momochi .#TD2#
Momochi bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB2#
Momochi is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Galvao has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Momochi swings around for an armbar but Galvao sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Momochi 's guard.
Momochi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB2#
Momochi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Momochi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Galvao defends it easily.#SUB#
Galvao thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Galvao passes into half guard. #T1##SUB2#
Momochi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Galvao pulls his head out easily.
Momochi is trying to get back to full guard.
Momochi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Galvao won't allow Momochi to sweep him here.
Galvao advances position into side control!
Momochi regains half guard, as Galvao was trying to land strikes. #SUB#
Galvao wants to work for an arm triangle but Momochi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T2##SUB2#
Momochi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Momochi manages to get to full guard. #SUB2#
Momochi working for submissions but it's allowed Galvao to get to half guard. #SUB2#
Momochi looking for submissions off his back.
Momochi gets back to full guard. #T3#
Galvao throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Momochi works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Galvao is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Galvao wants to control from the top but Momochi keeps moving. #SUB2#
Momochi looking for a triangle here. Galvao is fighting it but it looks tight! Momochi pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Galvao is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Sandayu Momochi !
Sandayu Momochi took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, AnonymouS for their support in the buildup to the fight.

 

Event: GKNY 79 - Hopeless v Puzo     
Date:   Jul 09, 2016
#R1#
Momochi swings widly with a right hand
and Momochi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD2#
Momochi darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Momochi is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Umalatov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Umalatov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Umalatov trying to control from the bottom.
Momochi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Momochi winds up and cracks Umalatov with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB#
Umalatov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Momochi pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Momochi wants to work for an arm triangle but Umalatov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Momochi working the head and body with strikes.
Umalatov tries to get to full guard but Momochi has control of the leg.
Umalatov is refusing to be controlled, as Momochi sits in half guard. #T1#
Momochi prevents Umalatov from improving his position.#SUB#
Umalatov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Momochi pulls his head out easily.
Umalatov has hold of Momochi 's hands but Momochi slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB#
Umalatov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Momochi pulls his head out easily.
Momochi looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Umalatov is refusing to be controlled, as Momochi sits in half guard.
Umalatov tries to kick Momochi off but Momochi keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Momochi is nestled in close to Umalatov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Momochi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Umalatov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Momochi prevents Umalatov from improving his position.#T2##SUB#
Umalatov actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Momochi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Momochi is looking to advance position but Umalatov won't allow it.
Momochi content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Umalatov 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 Momochi . Oh but Umalatov has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Momochi goes limp - he's gone! Umalatov jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Gasan Umalatov!
Gasan Umalatov bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: GKNY 74 - Samaras v Momochi     
Date:   Jun 04, 2016
#R1#
Momochi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Samaras defends it nicely.
Momochi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Momochi throws out a loose jab but Samaras uses good head movement to avoid it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Momochi or perhaps it was just good defense by Samaras, which made it look bad.
Momochi checks a low kick from Samaras.
Momochi moves away from the strike by Samaras.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Momochi , as that shot connected.
No luck for Momochi with that takedown attempt.
Samaras appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Lefteris Samaras has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sandayu Momochi .
Momochi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Momochi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Samaras sprawls well. Samaras wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Momochi gets slowly back to his feet.#T1#
Momochi closes the distance and clinches up with Samaras, looking for a takedown. Momochi pushes Samaras against the cage but Samaras circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD2#
Momochi shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Momochi thows a huge punch but Samaras dodges it nicely.
Momochi trying to pass the guard but Samaras defending well.
Samaras is looking to improve his position.
Momochi wants to take a breather but Samaras is having none of it.
Samaras is looking for a sweep. Momochi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Momochi not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T2#
Momochi is nestled in close to Samaras, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Momochi lands strikes from half guard.
Samaras keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #SUB2#
Momochi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Samaras has managed to free his arm - good work.
Samaras is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Momochi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Momochi throwing shots but Samaras is blocking nicely.
Momochi throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T3##SUB2#
Momochi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Samaras doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Momochi .
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Momochi thows a huge punch but Samaras dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Samaras on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Momochi throwing shots but Samaras is blocking nicely.
Momochi throwing shots but Samaras is blocking nicely.
Samaras is concentrating on defense, preventing Momochi from advancing position.
Momochi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Momochi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Momochi is trying to control the action in half guard but Samaras is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T4#
Momochi might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Samaras haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Momochi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Samaras defending well though. #SUB2#
Momochi looking for a submission but Samaras manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Momochi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Samaras keeping moving, preventing Momochi from controlling successfully.
Momochi is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Momochi landing with the ground and pound.
Momochi is looking to work some ground and pound but Samaras has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sandayu Momochi dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Momochi shoots in for a double leg but Samaras sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Samaras cracks a nice hook into Momochi 's ribs.
Momochi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Samaras misses the target.
Momochi has a takedown stuffed.
Samaras feinted with a counter takedown.
Momochi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Momochi shoots in for a double leg but Samaras sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lefteris Samaras has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sandayu Momochi .
Momochi looks to land a right hand but Samaras moved out of range.
Samaras lands a really nice looking cross but Momochi seems unphased.
Samaras leaves Momochi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lefteris Samaras is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Samaras sizes up Momochi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Samaras is looking to land body kicks.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Momochi . #T1#
Momochi is staying tight to Samaras's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Samaras dodges the ground and pound from Momochi .#SUB2#
Momochi tries for a kimura but Samaras is defending well. #SUB2#
Momochi goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Samaras has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Momochi but great work by Samaras.
Sandayu Momochi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Momochi regains half guard.
Momochi is trying to get back to full guard.
Momochi is still trying to improve position.#T2#
Momochi keeps trying to improve his position.
Momochi trying to control here. #SUB2#
Momochi looking for subs from the bottom but Samaras mounts him!
Momochi has given up his back here.
Momochi wants to escape the position.
Samaras is looking to get the fight back to the feet.
You can see the frustration on Momochi 's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Samaras doesn't have the hooks in and Momochi manages to turn into his guard. #T3#
Momochi throws an elbow that misses. Samaras uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Momochi 's guard. Nice move by Samaras!#REVR#
Samaras wanted to stand there but Momochi had control of the position.
Momochi pulls Samaras in close to prevent any damage.
Momochi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Momochi looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Samaras passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Momochi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4##SUB2#
Momochi looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Momochi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Samaras pulls his head out easily.
Samaras tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #SUB2#
Momochi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Momochi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lefteris Samaras dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Momochi throws a hook but Samaras blocks it.
Samaras attempts a counter takedown but Momochi avoids it well and moves away.
Momochi fails with a takedown attempt.
Samaras throws a quick inside leg kick.
Momochi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Samaras just misses with a punch to the body.
Momochi drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Samaras defends it well.
Momochi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Momochi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Samaras avoids it really well and circles away.
Samaras feinted with a counter takedown.
Momochi fails with a takedown attempt.
Lefteris Samaras has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sandayu Momochi .#T1#
Momochi looks to throw the jab but Samaras is out of range.
Samaras appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Samaras lands a nice shot to the body.
Momochi blocks the body kick.
Momochi misses with a hook. Samaras ducked under it nicely.
Samaras tries to counter with a takedown but Momochi is quick to defend against it.
Samaras lands with a right hand.
Samaras slips a jab from Momochi .
Samaras half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL#
Samaras gets a clinch.
Momochi is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Samaras tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Samaras scores with a nice hook to the head.
Samaras lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Samaras.
Momochi wants to take the fight to the mat but Samaras manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Samaras lands a nice uppercut.#T2#
Samaras struggles to land a body shot inside as Momochi controls his hands.
Samaras looking to slow down the pace here.
Samaras makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Momochi tries for a takedown. No joy.
Momochi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Samaras.#BC#
Samaras breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Momochi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Samaras rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Momochi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice body kick from Samaras.
Samaras connects with a single shot there.
Samaras digs a good body shot into Momochi 's ribs.
Samaras fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Samaras waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Momochi .
Samaras cracks the inside of Momochi 's front leg. #T3#
Momochi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Samaras.
Nice takedown defense from Samaras. No joy for Momochi on that attempt.
Momochi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A left and a right from Samaras both land. Nice combination.
Momochi shoots in for a double leg but Samaras sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A decent looking cross lands there for Samaras.
Samaras walks into a jab.
Samaras misses with a wild body shot.
Momochi might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Samaras throws out a loose jab but Momochi uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Momochi decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Momochi tries to pass to full mount but Samaras defends it.
Momochi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Samaras'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.#T4#
Samaras trying to control but Momochi postures up.
Momochi prevents Samaras from improving his position.#SUB2#
Momochi is trying to work for a kimura but Samaras is defending well.
Momochi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB2#
Momochi is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Momochi seems to be looking for submissions.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lefteris Samaras showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Samaras 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lefteris Samaras!

Lefteris Samaras spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

 

Event: GKNY 69 - Payton V Momochi     
Date:   May 07, 2016
#R1#
Momochi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Payton has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Factory in the buildup to the fight.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Momochi .
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
An elbow from Momochi crashes against the mat.
Payton tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Momochi in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
My spies in The Axis of Evil inform me that Momochi has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Payton regains half guard.
Momochi is thwarting Payton's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Momochi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Payton doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Momochi .
Payton trying to control here. #T1##SUB2#
Momochi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Payton sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Momochi is working for a kimura but Payton is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Momochi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Payton is just riding it out for now. Momochi eventually gives up the hold.
Momochi is trying to control the action in half guard but Payton is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Payton looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Payton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#ES#
Payton kicks Momochi off and gets back to his feet.
Momochi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Payton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Momochi feints the counter takedown.
Momochi moves into range and connects with a jab.
Payton fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Momochi on the side of the head.
Momochi throws the left hand but Payton avoids the punch easily.
Payton moves into range and connects with a jab.
Payton misses with a low kick.
Momochi 's corner calls for a 1-2. Momochi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Payton moves away from the strike by Momochi .
Momochi slips a straight right by Payton.#CL#
Payton forces Momochi back against the cage and clinches.
Momochi is working for takedown but Payton is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC#
Payton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Momochi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Payton pinned against the cage. Payton gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Evan Payton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sandayu Momochi .
Payton throws a hook but Momochi avoids it easily.
Momochi feints the counter takedown.#T3#
Payton stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Payton wants it to stay on the feet.
It looked like Payton wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Momochi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Momochi fails with a takedown attempt.
Payton misses the jab.
Payton misses with a body shot.
Payton with a jab.
Payton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Momochi moves away.
Payton misses with a looping right.
Decent striking displayed by Payton there.
Payton fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Momochi on the side of the head.
Payton scores with a hook.#TD2#
Payton gets caught flat footed, as Momochi shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES#
Payton wriggles free and stands up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Momochi closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Payton did well to prevent Momochi getting side control.#SUB#
Payton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Payton is looking for a sweep. Momochi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
Momochi is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB#
Payton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Momochi pulls his head out easily.
Payton trying to control but Momochi postures up. #SUB2#
Momochi is trying to work for a kimura but Payton is defending well.
Payton is trying to maintain the position but Momochi is very close to passing his half guard.
Momochi has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Momochi landing punches.
Momochi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Momochi has control of Payton's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Payton regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Payton tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evan Payton dominated that round.
That's time! Payton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Payton scores with a punch to the head.
Payton tries to clinch up but Momochi circles away and keeps his distance.
Payton misses with a two punch combination.
Payton shoots in for a takedown but Momochi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD2#
Momochi closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Payton quickly recovers to half guard.
Payton tries to roll over but Momochi keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Momochi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Payton on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Still in half guard, Momochi seems content to control.#SUB#
Payton looking for submissions off his back.
Payton taking some punishment here, with Momochi in his half guard.
Payton trying to control but Momochi postures up. #SUB2#
Momochi is looking for a kimura but Payton is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Momochi to get the leverage. #T1##SUB#
Payton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Momochi landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB2#
Momochi wants to work for an arm triangle but Payton is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Momochi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Payton 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 Momochi . Oh but Payton has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Momochi goes limp - he's gone! Payton jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Evan Payton!
Evan Payton made sure to mention his sponsor, GREEN!160 in his post fight interview.

 

Event: GKNY 64 - Huseyin V Momochi     
Date:   Apr 09, 2016
#R1#
Huseyin paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Huseyin misses with a two punch combination.
And Momochi tries to counter it with a takedown but Huseyin pushes his down on his head and steps out.#CL#
Huseyin closes the distance and pushes Momochi back into the cage.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Momochi has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
A shot in the inside from Huseyin.
Momochi 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#TD2#
Momochi turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Huseyin tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Momochi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Momochi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Huseyin is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Huseyin is trying to control Momochi 's posture but Momochi avoids it.
Momochi looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Huseyin is avoiding damage well.
Huseyin tries to improve position but can't.
Momochi trying to control the position but Huseyin is working away.
Huseyin is looking for a sweep.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T1#
Huseyin gets back to half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Momochi connects with a nice short shot to Huseyin's temple.
Huseyin tries to get to full guard but Momochi has control of the leg.
Momochi content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Momochi prevents Huseyin from improving his position.#SUB2#
Momochi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Momochi is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Huseyin tries to hold on but Momochi postures up.
Momochi thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Huseyin wants to hold on but Momochi pushes him away.#T2##SUB2#
Momochi working for a submission but Huseyin is keeping him at bay.
Momochi lands a big elbow.
Huseyin 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.
Huseyin really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Huseyin is looking to improve his position but Momochi isn't that keen on the idea.
Momochi looking to finish with strikes here!
Momochi punching from mount but Huseyin doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Huseyin manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Huseyin makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Huseyin.
Momochi wants to control from the top but Huseyin keeps moving.
Momochi is fighting to break Huseyin's control of his arms but Huseyin is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Huseyin keeping moving, preventing Momochi from controlling successfully. #T3#
Huseyin is adopting a defensive guard.
Momochi trying to control but Huseyin is working from the bottom.
Momochi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Huseyin trying to control the position.
Huseyin is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Momochi is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB#
Huseyin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Momochi defends well.
Momochi wants to pass the guard but Huseyin is keeping the position.
Huseyin looking to control. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Momochi postures up in Huseyin's guard and throws a big left but Huseyin blocks it.
Huseyin keeping full guard, as Momochi tries to pass.
Momochi controlling from the top position.
Huseyin is trying to control the position but Momochi postures up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Momochi avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL#
Huseyin clinches up with Momochi and pushes him back against the cage.
Momochi is working for takedown but Huseyin is calmly controlling the position for now.
Huseyin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Momochi has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Huseyin is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Huseyin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Momochi tries for a takedown. No joy.
Caliph Hameed Shahzad Huseyin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sandayu Momochi .
Huseyin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Momochi drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Huseyin gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Huseyin working aggressively here.
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 Caliph Hameed Shahzad Huseyin will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Huseyin throws a right and a left that Momochi avoids nicely.
Huseyin with a nice cross.
Momochi closes the distance and clinches up with Huseyin, looking for a takedown. Momochi pushes Huseyin against the cage but Huseyin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Huseyin throws a hook to the side of Momochi 's head but Momochi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Momochi tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Huseyin is looking to clinch but Momochi is avoiding it.
Huseyin lands with a good body shot.
Huseyin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Momochi dodges the punch combination from Huseyin. #CL#
Huseyin has managed to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Momochi is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Huseyin is defending well.
Momochi wants to take the fight to the mat but Huseyin manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Caliph Hameed Shahzad Huseyin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sandayu Momochi .
Momochi looking for a takedown.
Huseyin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Momochi can do to turn this around?
Huseyin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Momochi wants a takedown.
Momochi changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Huseyin fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Caliph Hameed Shahzad Huseyin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Huseyin just misses with a punch to the body.
Momochi with the counter takedown but Huseyin avoids it easily.
Huseyin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Momochi scores with a jab to the head.
Momochi looks to land a left hand but Huseyin moved out of range nicely.
Huseyin jabs at Momochi 's body.
Momochi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Huseyin defends it nicely.
Momochi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#KD#
Huseyin lands a left and a right that send Momochi crashing to the mat, dazed. Huseyin thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Momochi is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Momochi misses with a takedown attempt - Huseyin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Momochi is still on wobbly legs! Can Huseyin finish him?
Momochi keeps the fight on the outside.
Momochi seems to have recovered his senses.
Momochi shoots in for a takedown but Huseyin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Momochi shoots in for a takedown but Huseyin shows good takedown defense.
A little feinted left hand from Huseyin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2##CL#
Huseyin clinches up against the cage.
Huseyin lands with a right to the head.
Huseyin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Momochi is trying to drag Huseyin to the mat but Huseyin just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Huseyin misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Huseyin.
Momochi is breathing heavily.
Momochi is working for takedown but Huseyin is calmly controlling the position for now.
Huseyin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Huseyin.
Huseyin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Huseyin lands a nice uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Huseyin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Huseyin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Huseyin pushes Momochi against the cage. Huseyin is working some dirty boxing. Huseyin pushes off with a quick right hook! Momochi goes down! Momochi tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Huseyin moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Caliph Hameed Shahzad Huseyin!
Caliph Hameed Shahzad Huseyin is the new middleweight champion!
After winning the bout, Caliph Hameed Shahzad Huseyin thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 


 


 


 


 


 


 

 
 
 
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