Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Pride FC 13
Date: Apr 20, 2019

#R1#
Tsuruta is looking to clinch.
Gruzdev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tsuruta bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tsuruta is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Tsuruta connects with a nice looking jab.
Gruzdev fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tsuruta checks it well.
Tsuruta tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gruzdev defends well and Tsuruta ends up having to push Gruzdev into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A punch combination from Gruzdev misses.
Gruzdev connects with a leg kick. Tsuruta looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tsuruta misses with a straight right.
Gruzdev misses with a hook.
Tsuruta walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tsuruta throws a right and a left that Gruzdev avoids nicely.
Tsuruta blocks a low kick nicely.#CL#
Tsuruta closes the distance and pushes Gruzdev back into the cage.
Tsuruta working aggressively here.
Tsuruta lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gruzdev prevents a body shot from Tsuruta. #T1#
Tsuruta misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tsuruta can't get the takedown.
Tsuruta is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Gruzdev is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tomomi Tsuruta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gruzdev wants to break free but Tsuruta has control. #BC2#
Gruzdev breaks from the clinch.
Gruzdev throws a sloppy head kick
and Tsuruta counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gruzdev throws a head kick that misses.
No joy there for Tsuruta, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tsuruta blocks a head kick by Gruzdev.
Tsuruta tries to counter with a takedown but Gruzdev is quick to defend against it.
Gruzdev misses with a looping left.
Tsuruta keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gruzdev.
Gruzdev misses with a low kick.
Gruzdev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tsuruta.
Alexander Gruzdev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gruzdev throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tsuruta counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tsuruta jabs Gruzdev right on the nose. Gruzdev blinks but takes it well.
Gruzdev uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tsuruta has time to react.
Gruzdev throws a sloppy head kick and Tsuruta moves out of range easily. #T2#
Tsuruta misses with a hook. Gruzdev ducked under it nicely.
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!
Tsuruta just misses with a punch to the body.
Gruzdev scores with a punch to the head.
Gruzdev circles away from the clinch attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Gruzdev throws a body shot but no joy.
Gruzdev tries a head kick but it misses.
Tsuruta misses with a wild body shot.
Tsuruta with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gruzdev to score with a decent uppercut.
Tsuruta misses with a takedown attempt - Gruzdev sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gruzdev throws out a loose jab but Tsuruta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tsuruta fails in his attempt to clinch.
The crowd cheers as Gruzdev lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tsuruta doesn't seem phased though.#T3#
Gruzdev throws out a loose jab but Tsuruta uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL#
Tsuruta has Gruzdev up against the cage in a clinch.
Gruzdev is looking to break free of the clinch but Tsuruta has double underhooks. #BC2#
Gruzdev breaks from the clinch.
Tsuruta swings for the body but Gruzdev moves out of range.
A leg kick checked by Tsuruta.
Gruzdev is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta shoots in looking for a takedown. Gruzdev tries to sprawl out of it but Tsuruta keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gruzdev manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
As Tsuruta backs off Gruzdev throws a huge counter combo but Tsuruta manages to avoid it all.
Gruzdev dips to his left and cracks Tsuruta with an uppercut!
Gruzdev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gruzdev misses with a low kick. #T4#
A leg kick checked by Tsuruta.
Gruzdev digs a good body shot into Tsuruta's ribs.
Tsuruta scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Gruzdev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tsuruta.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tsuruta uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gruzdev.
Tsuruta darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tsuruta misses with a wild body shot.
Gruzdev throws a looping overhand right but Tsuruta ducks down to avoid it.
Tsuruta needs to keep his hands up - Gruzdev had a free shot at his head there.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tsuruta.
Tsuruta staying out of range there.
Tsuruta throws an overhand right that lands on Gruzdev's shoulder, as Gruzdev tries to avoid the shot.
Gruzdev throws a jab when Tsuruta was well out of range.
Tsuruta tries to counter with a takedown but Gruzdev is quick to defend against it.
Tsuruta avoids the head kick by Gruzdev.
Tsuruta shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gruzdev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Gruzdev dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Tsuruta wants to clinch.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Gruzdev enables Tsuruta to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Gruzdev manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Tsuruta trying to control but Gruzdev is working from the bottom.
Tsuruta throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gruzdev working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tsuruta.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gruzdev wants to get back to his feet but Tsuruta is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Tsuruta throws a big elbow that misses. #T1#
Gruzdev wants to get back to his feet but Tsuruta is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Tsuruta wants to control from the top but Gruzdev keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tsuruta staying out of range there.
Gruzdev throws a hook but Tsuruta avoids it easily.
Tsuruta has a takedown stuffed.
Gruzdev tries to counter with a clinch but Tsuruta shakes him off and moves away.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Tsuruta shoots in for a double leg but Gruzdev sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
The crowd cheers as Gruzdev lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tsuruta doesn't seem phased though.
Tsuruta scores with a jab to the body.
Alexander Gruzdev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gruzdev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tsuruta moves away.
Tsuruta fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tomomi Tsuruta. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Tsuruta tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Some wild striking there from Tsuruta.
Gruzdev wants to counter the offense by Tsuruta and move into the clinch position.
Gruzdev misses with an uppercut.
Tsuruta misses with an uppercut. Gruzdev saw that one coming.
Tsuruta moves to clinch but Gruzdev breaks away
and Tsuruta takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tsuruta shoots in but Gruzdev avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gruzdev swings for the body but Tsuruta moves out of range. #CL#
Tsuruta moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tsuruta misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Gruzdev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tsuruta jabs Gruzdev right on the nose. Gruzdev blinks but takes it well.
Gruzdev lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tsuruta's sensitive parts. #T3#
Tsuruta lunges at Gruzdev with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gruzdev's hand.
Tsuruta staying out of range there.
Tsuruta gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gruzdev counters with a nice uppercut.
Gruzdev tries to work over Tsuruta's front leg with a kick but Tsuruta checks it.
Gruzdev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A big right from Gruzdev misses.
Gruzdev slips under a jab.
Gruzdev is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Gruzdev wants to land a leg kick but Tsuruta is out of range.
Tsuruta blocks a head kick by Gruzdev.
Tsuruta half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tsuruta.
Gruzdev lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Gruzdev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
Tsuruta doesn't manage to clinch there - Gruzdev circles away.
Tsuruta tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gruzdev defends well and Tsuruta ends up having to push Gruzdev into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Gruzdev finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Gruzdev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gruzdev missing with a left hand there. Tsuruta was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A bone on bone clash there as Tsuruta blocks the leg kick.
Gruzdev loads up on a big right hand but Tsuruta slips the punch.
Gruzdev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gruzdev misses the jab.
Tsuruta feinted with a counter takedown.
Tsuruta lands with a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gruzdev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tsuruta shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gruzdev as he avoids it easily.
Tsuruta bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tsuruta swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Gruzdev stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gruzdev wants it to stay on the feet.
Tsuruta slips under a jab.
Gruzdev lands a high kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Gruzdev 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Gruzdev moves out of range of the strikes.
Gruzdev looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tsuruta shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gruzdev but Gruzdev pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gruzdev throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gruzdev throws out a loose jab but Tsuruta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tsuruta takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tsuruta misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tsuruta moves out of range of the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gruzdev 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 Tsuruta has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tsuruta and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Gruzdev cracks the inside of Tsuruta's front leg.
Tsuruta drops his hands momentarily and Gruzdev takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Gruzdev misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gruzdev getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T1#
Tsuruta misses with an uppercut. #TD#
Tsuruta shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Gruzdev napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Tsuruta throws a strike aimed at the side of Gruzdev's head but Gruzdev avoids it well.
Gruzdev is trying to get back to his feet.
Tsuruta trying to control the action but Gruzdev is working from the bottom.
Tsuruta cracks Gruzdev with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Tsuruta trying to control the position but Gruzdev is working away.
Gruzdev is trying to buck Tsuruta off.#T2#
Tsuruta fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Gruzdev 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.
Tsuruta working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Gruzdev dodges the ground and pound from Tsuruta.#SUB#
Tsuruta is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gruzdev has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Tsuruta is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gruzdev has escaped the position, nice work there.
Tsuruta 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.
Tsuruta creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Gruzdev sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #T3#
A lull in the action here.
Tsuruta working the ground and pound but Gruzdev is defending the strikes.
Gruzdev is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Tsuruta tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Tsuruta has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Tsuruta wants to control but Gruzdev is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Tsuruta throws out a powerful jab.
Gruzdev looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tsuruta avoids the body shot from Gruzdev.
Gruzdev catches Tsuruta with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Gruzdev is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tsuruta shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tsuruta looks to land a left hand but Gruzdev moved out of range nicely.
Tsuruta misses with a straight left.
Gruzdev looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Alexander Gruzdev is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Gruzdev moves into range and connects with a jab.
Gruzdev scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gruzdev bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tsuruta defending well as Gruzdev loads up on a big left hand.
Tomomi Tsuruta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alexander Gruzdev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gruzdev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tsuruta.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Gruzdev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gruzdev 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: Pride FC 6
Date: Mar 30, 2019

#R1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tsuruta.#CUT2#
It looks like Mon Ster has been cut.
Tsuruta shoots in looking for a takedown but Ster manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tsuruta's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nice shot by Tsuruta.
Tsuruta throws out a loose jab but Ster uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tsuruta uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ster.
Sloppy strikes from Ster. Those never looked like landing.
Ster looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tsuruta avoids the head kick by Ster.
Tsuruta shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ster but Ster pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ster throws a sloppy head kick and Tsuruta moves out of range easily.
Danga de danga de dang - Ster scores with a four punch combination!#CUT#
It looks like Tomomi Tsuruta has been cut.
Tsuruta connects with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tsuruta lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ster throws an off balance right hand
and Tsuruta counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tsuruta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ster. #T1#
A head kick misses from Ster.
Tsuruta blocks a head kick by Ster.
Tsuruta scores with a hook.
Ster has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Team Beta Fail in the buildup to the fight.
Ster looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ster misses with a head kick.
Tomomi Tsuruta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ster tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ster throws an overhand right that lands on Tsuruta's shoulder, as Tsuruta tries to avoid the shot.
Ster avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ster does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ster throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tsuruta walks into a jab.
Ster takes a jab right on the kisser.
Tsuruta lands a glancing blow to the side of Ster's head.
Tsuruta avoids the head kick by Ster.
Tsuruta moves into range and connects with a jab. #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!
Tsuruta jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tsuruta looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ster shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ster stuffs the takedown.
Mon Ster has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tomomi Tsuruta.
Tsuruta swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ster is looking to land body kicks.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tsuruta! But no joy.
Ster fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tsuruta has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ster connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tsuruta momentarily.
Tsuruta moves out of range of the body kick.
Ster walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ster throws a push kick but Tsuruta slaps the foot to one side. #TD2#
Ster tries to sprawl but Tsuruta drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Tsuruta sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ster defending well though.
Ster manages to get to full guard. #T3#
Tsuruta stopping the sweep attempt from Ster.
Tsuruta cracks Ster with a solid left hand.
Tsuruta won't allow Ster to sweep him here.
Tsuruta with a nice head shot there.
Tsuruta is stalling in the full guard.
Tsuruta stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ster swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Tsuruta working some strikes from top position.#CUT2#
Mon Ster's cut is getting worse.
Tsuruta wants to control from the top but Ster keeps moving.
Tsuruta loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tsuruta trying to control but Ster is working from the bottom.
Tsuruta has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ster tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tsuruta is looking to work some ground and pound but Ster has wrist control.
Ster keeping moving, preventing Tsuruta from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Tsuruta fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tomomi Tsuruta will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##KD#
Ster knocks Tsuruta to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?#ROC#
Tsuruta is rocked!
Ster misses with the ground and pound.
Tsuruta manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ster's best efforts.#SUB2#
Tsuruta looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ster not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tsuruta wants to get back to full guard but Ster has mounted him!
Ster is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tsuruta can do to turn this around?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ster fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Tsuruta tries to hold on but Ster pushes him away.
Tsuruta is working to get back to half guard. #T1#
Tsuruta is squirming around, avoiding Ster's attempts to control the action.
Tsuruta is looking to improve his position but Ster isn't that keen on the idea.
Tsuruta is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ster prevents Tsuruta from getting the reversal.
Ster wants to control the pace but Tsuruta is squirming around nicely. #T2#
Ster with good strikes from the mount here!
Tsuruta is still in real trouble! Can Ster finish him?#CUT#
That has opened up Tomomi Tsuruta's cut even more.
Tsuruta working to try and regain half guard.
Tsuruta seems to have recovered his senses.
Ster looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Tsuruta covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mon Ster!
Mon Ster decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Pride FC 2 Potter vs Tsuruta
Date: Mar 16, 2019

#R1#
Tsuruta throws a shot from downtown. Potter moves away and avoids it.
Potter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tsuruta moves away.
Potter moves out of range as Tsuruta strikes.
A slow jab from Potter misses its intended target.
Potter pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Potter tries a head kick but it misses.
Tsuruta drops his hands momentarily and Potter takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tsuruta comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Potter 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.
Potter throws a body punch but Tsuruta moves out of range. #CL2#
Tsuruta gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tsuruta blocks a body shot from Potter.
Potter misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsuruta swings wildly with an uppercut but Potter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Potter has a couple of punches blocked by Tsuruta.
Tsuruta doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Potter escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tsuruta misses with a straight left. #T1#
Tsuruta throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Potter's waist but Potter gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tsuruta off to one side.
Tsuruta looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Potter throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Potter jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #CUT#
It looks like Tomomi Tsuruta has been cut.
Tsuruta chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Potter can pounce on him.
Potter misses the jab.
Potter stuffs the takedown.
Tsuruta throws a series of punches but Potter avoids them all with ease.
Jack Potter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD#
Potter lands a big head kick that sends Tsuruta tumbling to the mat! Potter takes a step backwards and waves Tsuruta back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Tsuruta is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Potter fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Tsuruta square on the jaw! Damn, Tsuruta is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jack Potter!
In his post fight interview, Jack Potter started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: AFC #40
Date: Mar 02, 2019

#R1#
Tsuruta lunges at Beaumont with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Beaumont's hand. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Tsuruta enables Beaumont to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Tsuruta manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Beaumont loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beaumont chips away with some ground and pound.
Tsuruta is trying to control the position but Beaumont postures up.
Beaumont wants to control from the top but Tsuruta keeps moving.
We've been hearing good reports from Tsuruta'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.
Beaumont throws a big right hand that misses.
Tsuruta might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Beaumont throws a big elbow that misses.
Tsuruta is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tsuruta keeping moving, preventing Beaumont from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beaumont missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Beaumont loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tsuruta bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Beaumont's guard. #REVR#
Tsuruta trying to control the position from guard on top but Beaumont is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Beaumont is trying to keep Tsuruta in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tsuruta lands a couple of elbows.
Tsuruta is in close to Beaumont's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Tsuruta wants to control from the top but Beaumont keeps moving.
Beaumont looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tsuruta is one step ahead there. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tsuruta works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Tsuruta seems to be working for a kimura but Beaumont defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Beaumont tries to get to full guard but Tsuruta has control of the leg.
Still in half guard, Tsuruta seems content to control.
Tsuruta thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Beaumont's head. #SUB2#
Beaumont looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tsuruta trying to control the action but Beaumont is working from the bottom. #T3#
Beaumont is trying to get back to full guard.
Tsuruta scoring with strikes to the body and head. #CUT#
It looks like Cavey Beaumont has been cut.
Beaumont trying to control from the bottom.
Beaumont tries to get to full guard but Tsuruta has control of the leg.
Tsuruta working Beaumont over with strikes.
Tsuruta 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.
Beaumont connecting with a few gentle strikes.
Tsuruta prevents Beaumont from improving his position.
Tsuruta lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T4#
Beaumont wants to get back to full guard but Tsuruta has passed into side control.
Beaumont is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Tsuruta gets to mount! Beaumont was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Beaumont is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Tsuruta lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tsuruta can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Beaumont is looking to escape.
Beaumont keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tomomi Tsuruta dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cavey Beaumont's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Tsuruta throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Beaumont gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tsuruta.
Beaumont throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Tsuruta counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Beaumont!
Tsuruta trying to control the position but Beaumont is working away.
Tsuruta is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Beaumont can do to turn this around?
Beaumont is looking for a sweep.
Tsuruta in side control lands a decent elbow.
Tsuruta scores with a couple of short elbows.
Beaumont is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Tsuruta off and has taken his back!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beaumont 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 Tsuruta!
Beaumont wants to control but Tsuruta manages to buck him off and is now in Beaumont's guard! Nice work there by Tsuruta!
Beaumont looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tsuruta is one step ahead there. #T1##SUB2#
Beaumont is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tsuruta pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Beaumont is keeping the position for now.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Tsuruta here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Tsuruta slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Beaumont.
Tsuruta is stalling here. Beaumont is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Tsuruta seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Beaumont has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Beaumont misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Beaumont lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Tsuruta down.
Tsuruta manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Beaumont tries to roll over but Tsuruta keeps him under control.#T2#
Beaumont works his way to full guard. Good work.
Beaumont looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tsuruta is one step ahead there.
Tsuruta scoring with some ground and pound. #CUT#
The cut above Cavey Beaumont's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Tsuruta chips away with some ground and pound.
Beaumont looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tsuruta postures up and lands a big shot to Beaumont's brow. #CUT#
Cavey Beaumont's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tomomi Tsuruta!
After winning the bout, Tomomi Tsuruta thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: AFC #36
Date: Feb 09, 2019

#R1#
Sylvia throws an overhand right that lands on Tsuruta's shoulder, as Tsuruta tries to avoid the shot.
Sylvia takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CUT2#
It looks like Slim Sylvia has been cut.
Tsuruta's coach down at Listerman's Club was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Tsuruta's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Sylvia misses with a straight right.
Sylvia waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tsuruta.
Sylvia misses with a looping left.
Tsuruta moves out of range as Sylvia strikes.
Tsuruta misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sylvia misses the jab.
Tsuruta scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tsuruta misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sylvia throws a shot from downtown. Tsuruta moves away and avoids it.
Tsuruta moves in looking to clinch but Sylvia pushes him off.
It looked like Sylvia wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sylvia throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tsuruta sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tsuruta fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sylvia avoids it really well and circles away.#T1#
Tsuruta throws a body punch but Sylvia moves out of range.
Tsuruta throws an overhand right that lands on Sylvia's shoulder, as Sylvia tries to avoid the shot.
Slim Sylvia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sylvia throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sylvia lands with a right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Tomomi Tsuruta has been cut.
A swing and a miss from Sylvia.
Sylvia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tomomi Tsuruta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tsuruta misses with a wild combination.
Sylvia is looking to score with low kicks.
Sylvia takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sylvia misses with an uppercut
and Tsuruta cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sylvia ducks right into an uppercut from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta avoids the head kick by Sylvia.
Sylvia throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tsuruta tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T2#
A big left from Tsuruta misses.
Tsuruta displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sylvia throws out the jab.
Tsuruta misses with a lunging right hand
and Sylvia counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The fighters circling - Tsuruta throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #TD2#
Sylvia gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Tsuruta to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Sylvia wants to hit a switch here but Tsuruta passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Sylvia there!
Tsuruta lands a couple of good shots and Sylvia has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#SUB2#
Tsuruta has managed to slip his arm under Sylvia's chin. This could be all over... yep, Sylvia is tapping out! Submission win for Tsuruta.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tomomi Tsuruta!
After winning the bout, Tomomi Tsuruta thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Slim Sylvia spoke after the fight, saying 'Half of this game is 90% mental.'.

Event: Showdown In The Downtown #6
Date: Jan 12, 2019

#R1#
Tsuruta uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ster.
Ster keeps Tsuruta at a distance using the push kick.
Ster misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ster chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ster tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tsuruta paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ster moves in looking to clinch but Tsuruta pushes him off.
Tsuruta keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ster cracks the inside of Tsuruta's front leg.
Ster steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tsuruta.
Ster lands a slapping body shot.
Ster pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ster throws a right and a left that Tsuruta avoids nicely.
Ster has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Team Beta Fail in the buildup to the fight.
A cross from Tsuruta lands.
Tsuruta throws a series of punches but Ster avoids them all with ease.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Ster does it's job there.
Tsuruta uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ster. #T1#
Ster tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ster takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tsuruta wants to clinch.
Tsuruta tries to clinch up but Ster circles away and keeps his distance.
Mon Ster is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ster throws a jab but it's blocked by Tsuruta.
Ster looks to score with a jab to the body but Tsuruta is just out of range.
Tsuruta tries to counter by closing the distance.
Tsuruta's coach down at Grounders Foundation was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Tsuruta's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#CL#
Ster has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ster working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tsuruta doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tsuruta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tsuruta takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#
It looks like Tomomi Tsuruta has been cut.
Tsuruta scores with a shoulder strike.
Ster tries to work over Tsuruta's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tsuruta scores with an uppercut up the middle.#CUT2#
It looks like Mon Ster has been cut.
Tsuruta taking a breather. #T2#
Ster blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ster misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ster misses with the head strike.
Ster blocking some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ster working Tsuruta over with knees to the body.
Tsuruta looks winded!
Ster just leaning against Tsuruta, taking a breather.
Ster tries to land knees in the clinch but Tsuruta avoids the damage to the body.
Tsuruta on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ster taking a breather.
Tsuruta wants to take the fight to the mat but Ster manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Tsuruta misses with the head strike.
Ster misses with a body punch. #BC#
Ster breaks the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Ster. No joy for Tsuruta on that attempt.
Tsuruta moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tsuruta takes a jab right on the kisser. #T3#
Ster does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Tsuruta tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#CL#
Ster rushes Tsuruta and presses him up against the cage.
Tsuruta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice elbow from Ster.
Ster fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tsuruta tries to work over Ster's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ster working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tsuruta managing to block the knees to the body from Ster.
A hook to the body from Ster.
Ster prevents a takedown attempt there.
Mon Ster has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tomomi Tsuruta.
Ster is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tsuruta is defending well for now.
Ster throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ster prevents a body shot from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta takes a shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Tsuruta. #BC#
Ster breaks from the clinch.
Ster throws a hook but Tsuruta blocks it.#T4#
Ster misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fight stays on the outside here - Tsuruta looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#KD#
Ster throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Tsuruta tumbling to the canvas!#ROC#
Tsuruta is rocked!
Ster throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tsuruta 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#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tsuruta lands strikes from half guard.
Tsuruta trying to control from half guard but Ster is working away.
Ster is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tsuruta missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mon Ster dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Tsuruta scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ster in his tracks.
A cross from Ster lands.#TD2#
Tsuruta dives in and scores a takedown into Ster's guard.
Ster wants to get back to his feet but Tsuruta is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ster wants to sweep but no luck.
Tsuruta throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ster works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tsuruta lands a couple of digs.
Ster trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsuruta throws an elbow that misses. Ster uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tsuruta's guard. Nice move by Ster!#REVR#
Ster cracks Tsuruta with a solid left hand.#T1#
Tsuruta wants to improve his position but instead Ster has moved into half guard.
Ster wants to take a breather but Tsuruta is having none of it.
Tsuruta is looking to improve his position.
Tsuruta is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ster's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ster's back!
Ster wants to escape the position.
Can Ster hold on?! Tsuruta is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Ster rolls, trying to escape but Tsuruta keeps control of the position.
Tomomi Tsuruta has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Tsuruta avoiding Ster 's attempts to control his hands.
Ster covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head. #CUT2#
Mon Ster's cut is getting worse.
Ster is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Ster is taking damage to the body and head.
Ster tries to break free.
Tsuruta lands a shot to the body. #CUT2#
Mon Ster's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Tsuruta has good solid back control here.
Tsuruta has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ster trying to control but not successfully. #T3#
Tsuruta misses with a punch to the head.
Tsuruta is hanging on to Ster's back as he tries to escape.
Ster is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tsuruta can do to turn this around?
Tsuruta throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Ster covers up after that shot from Tsuruta. #CUT2#
Jeez, Mon Ster's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tomomi Tsuruta!
Tomomi Tsuruta seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Ajax Worldwide #2
Date: Dec 29, 2018

#R1#
Bullet connects with a body shot.#TD2#
Tsuruta feints and as Bullet raises his hands in defense, Tsuruta changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Tsuruta postures up and lands a big shot to Bullet's brow.
Bullet has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Tsuruta trying to control but Bullet is working from the bottom.
Tsuruta trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bullet 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've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsuruta in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bullet controls Tsuruta momentarily but Tsuruta frees himself.
Tsuruta wants to pass the guard but Bullet is keeping the position.#T1#
Tsuruta throws an elbow that misses. Bullet uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tsuruta's guard. Nice move by Bullet!#REVR#
Tsuruta manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bullet manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Bullet 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.
Tsuruta 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.
Bullet is looking to sweep but instead, Tsuruta has passed into half guard. #T2#
Tsuruta wants to pass the guard but Bullet is defending well.
Tsuruta trying to control from half guard but Bullet is working away.
Bullet is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tsuruta's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tsuruta's back!
Bullet slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tsuruta trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Bullet is riding his opponent, not letting Tsuruta buck him off.
Bullet continues to stall.#T3#
Tsuruta is really stuck here.
Bullet is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Bullet tries to get the hooks in deep but Tsuruta pushed the leg off.
Tsuruta turns into Bullet and is now in his guard.
Tsuruta throwing strikes but missing.
Tsuruta trying to control the position from guard on top but Bullet is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tsuruta forces his way into half guard.#T4#
Bullet keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tsuruta sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bullet defending well though.
Bullet is refusing to be controlled, as Tsuruta sits in half guard.
Bullet is looking to improve his position.
Bullet blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tsuruta.
Bullet tries to get to full guard but Tsuruta has control of the leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bullet moves into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tomomi Tsuruta 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#
Bullet throws an overhand right that lands on Tsuruta's shoulder, as Tsuruta tries to avoid the shot.
Bullet avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tsuruta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bullet looks to score with a jab to the body but Tsuruta is just out of range.
Tsuruta changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bullet fails to land with a series of punches.
Bullet ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tsuruta moves away.
Tsuruta scores with a body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Tsuruta. Those never looked like landing.
Tsuruta's coach down at Grounders Foundation was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Tsuruta's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Bullet just misses with a punch to the body.
Bullet misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsuruta misses with a looping right.
Bullet connects with a leg kick. Tsuruta looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Bullet is looking to land body kicks.
Bullet misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tsuruta connects with a looping right hand. #T1#
Bullet takes a swing at Tsuruta's ribcage but misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bullet. That's going to slow Tsuruta down.
Bullet ducks right into an uppercut from Tsuruta.
Bullet scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tsuruta connects with a body shot that sends Bullet's belly button to the back.#TD2#
Tsuruta drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Tsuruta tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Tsuruta trying to control the position but Bullet is working away.
Tsuruta working away.
Bullet holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Bullet defending against the ground and pound.
Tomomi Tsuruta has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Bullet takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
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Bullet is looking for a sweep.
Tsuruta has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Tsuruta tries for a kimura but Bullet is defending well.
Tsuruta misses with the ground and pound.
Tsuruta wants to control but Bullet is keeping him busy.
Tsuruta looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Bullet is avoiding damage well. #T3#
Bullet parries the strikes from Tsuruta easily there. Tsuruta is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Bullet to escape.
Bullet tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tsuruta cracks Bullet with a big elbow.
Tsuruta working the ground and pound but Bullet is defending the strikes.
Tsuruta landing a few strikes.
Bullet gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Tsuruta thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bullet's head.
Bullet is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tsuruta missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T4#
Tsuruta controlling the action here.
Bullet avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tsuruta.
Bullet slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Tsuruta has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tsuruta trying to control the position from guard on top but Bullet is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bullet 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 step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Tsuruta. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Tsuruta trying to control but Bullet is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tomomi Tsuruta showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Bullet. Tsuruta does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bullet connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tsuruta. Tsuruta circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bullet misses with a body kick.
And Tsuruta tries to counter it with a takedown but Bullet pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Jack Bullet is winning the standup battle so far.
Tsuruta misses with a looping right.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Bullet has knocked Tsuruta down with a huge combo! Bullet steps away and waves a wobbly Tsuruta back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT#
It looks like Tomomi Tsuruta has been cut.
Bullet looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bullet throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bullet staying out of range there.
Bullet tries a head kick but it misses.
Bullet lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tsuruta's sensitive parts.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bullet wants to slow Tsuruta down by chopping away at his legs.
Bullet lands a slapping body shot.
Tsuruta connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bullet momentarily.
Bullet dodges the punch combination from Tsuruta. #T1#
Bullet tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Good standup being displayed there by Tsuruta as he connects with a hook.
Tsuruta throws a hook but Bullet avoids it easily.
Bullet throws a big counter combination but Tsuruta scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Jack Bullet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tsuruta takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bullet lands a jab to the nose.
Tsuruta shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tsuruta avoids a kick to the body.
Bullet connects with an inside leg kick.
A jab from Tsuruta finds it's way through Bullet's defenses.
Bullet misses with a head kick.
Tsuruta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bullet.
Tsuruta throws the left hand but Bullet avoids the punch easily.
Tsuruta throws a body shot but no joy.
Decent striking displayed by Tsuruta there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tsuruta uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bullet.
Jack Bullet has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Tsuruta is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bullet.
Bullet just misses with a punch to the body.
Tsuruta throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bullet seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Bullet ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tsuruta moves away.
Bullet throws a leg kick but Tsuruta moved away.
Bullet thuds a left hand into Tsuruta's body.
Tsuruta gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bullet.#CL2#
Bullet gets tackled into the cage by Tsuruta. Tsuruta maintains the clinch.
Bullet working hard to break the clinch.
Bullet prevents a takedown attempt there.
A head punch on the inside from Bullet fails to land.
Tsuruta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bullet fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tsuruta scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bullet is trying to force a seperation but Tsuruta has the dominant position.#T3#
Tsuruta changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bullet fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bullet misses with the body kick#TD2#
and Tsuruta counters with a shoot takedown. Bullet fights it but they end up in guard.
Tsuruta content to stall in guard here.
Tsuruta trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bullet wants to sweep here but Tsuruta controlling him for the moment.
Tsuruta looking to pass the guard.
Tsuruta pushing down on Bullet's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Tsuruta slips a nice elbow through Bullet's hands, connecting with Bullet's forehead.#T4#
Tsuruta slips a nice elbow through Bullet's hands, connecting with Bullet's forehead.#SUB2#
Tsuruta is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bullet wants to get back to full guard.
Tsuruta is trying to control the action in half guard but Bullet is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Tsuruta looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bullet with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Tsuruta scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Bullet works his way to full guard. Good work.

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 Jack Bullet.
I think Tsuruta 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: AFC #24
Date: Dec 08, 2018

#R1#
Mood feints and then cracks Tsuruta's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tsuruta down.
Mood scores with a leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Tsuruta lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mood doesn't seem phased though.
Tsuruta shoots in looking for a takedown but Mood manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tsuruta's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mood throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mood lands a really nice looking cross but Tsuruta seems unphased.
Mood throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Tsuruta's head.
Mood moves away from the strike by Tsuruta. #TD2#
Tsuruta looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Mood!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tsuruta is looking to take a break and control but Mood is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
An elbow from Tsuruta crashes against the mat.
Tsuruta looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Mood is avoiding damage well.
Tsuruta wants to control for a moment but Mood uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. #T1#
Tsuruta throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Tsuruta passes to full mount!
Mood is squirming around, avoiding Tsuruta's attempts to control the action.
Mood wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Tsuruta.
Tsuruta throwing strikes here but Mood is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage. #T2#
Tsuruta throws some wild stikes that Mood manages to avoid easily.
Mood suckers Tsuruta into throwing a sloppy strike and uses the momentum to reverse the position beautifully! Mood is now in Tsuruta's guard!
Mood trying to control the position from guard on top but Tsuruta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tsuruta manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mood manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Tsuruta is working Mood over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mood is trying to control the position but Tsuruta postures up.
Mood will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mood pulls Tsuruta in to control the position. #T3#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tsuruta's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Tsuruta 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.
Mood working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Tsuruta working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tsuruta missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tsuruta working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tsuruta throws an elbow that misses. Mood uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tsuruta's guard. Nice move by Mood!#REVR#
Tsuruta 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#
Tsuruta wants to take a breather but Mood is having none of it.
Tsuruta thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ground and pound from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta is trying to control. Mood wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mood is trying to get back to full guard.
Mood has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tsuruta is working away from the top position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tomomi Tsuruta 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#
Mood thuds his shin into the meat of Tsuruta's side.
Mood shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Tsuruta eats them both and turns towards Mood to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT#
It looks like Tomomi Tsuruta has been cut.
Tsuruta misses with an uppercut.
Mood pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mood throws a head kick but Tsuruta moves out of range.
Mood connects with a solid leg kick.
Tsuruta drops his hands momentarily and Mood takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A shot to the liver by Tsuruta. Beautiful body shot.
Mood fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tsuruta manages to avoid it.
Tsuruta paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Mood ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mood misses with a jab to the body
and Tsuruta counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mood fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tsuruta manages to avoid it.
Mellow Mood is winning the standup battle so far.
Tsuruta works Mood's body with a nice hook.
Mood tries a head kick but it misses.
Mood throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tsuruta counters with a nice body shot.
Tsuruta misses with a hook. Mood ducked under it nicely. #CL2#
Tsuruta darts in and clinches Mood up against the cage.#T1#
Mood blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tsuruta lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mood stops a takedown attempt from Tsuruta.
Mood landing knees to the head.
Mood trying to stall but Tsuruta improves his position.
Mood lands with a right to the head. #BC2#
Tsuruta's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mood throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mood misses the shot to the body. #TD2#
Tsuruta decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Tsuruta. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Tsuruta lands a nice short elbow.
Tsuruta throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tsuruta missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tsuruta passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Mood! #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mood is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Tsuruta breaks from Mood's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Tsuruta throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Mood wants to control but Tsuruta is having none of it.
Tsuruta landing punches.
Tsuruta is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Tsuruta misses with a head shot.#T3#
Tsuruta is landing with some decent strikes but Mood is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Tsuruta thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Tsuruta throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Tsuruta controlling the position easily from mount.
Tsuruta trying to control but Mood is having none of it. #T4#
Poor strikes thrown by Tsuruta there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Tsuruta thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Tsuruta looking to finish with strikes here!
Tsuruta has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tsuruta sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Mood in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tomomi Tsuruta showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tomomi Tsuruta's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Mood lands a head kick!
Tsuruta dives in for a single leg takedown but Mood sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Some wild striking there from Mood.
Tsuruta shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mood as he jumps to the side.
Mood looks to land a body kick but Tsuruta moved away.
Mood misses with a body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mood darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mood swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice shot lands for Mood.
A big right from Tsuruta misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donk. Tsuruta catches Mood right on the button with a cross.#TD2#
Tsuruta drives through with a takedown into Mood's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
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!
Tsuruta is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Tsuruta working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Tsuruta throws a big right hand that misses.
Mood keeping moving, preventing Tsuruta from controlling successfully.
Tsuruta throwing strikes from guard but Mood blocks nicely.
Mood controls Tsuruta momentarily but Tsuruta frees himself.
Tsuruta showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Tsuruta works over Mood with some ground and pound from guard.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tsuruta in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tsuruta scoring with punches to the head and body.
Tsuruta trying to control but Mood is working from the bottom.
Mellow Mood has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tsuruta's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mood swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Mood looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tsuruta is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Mood lands with a hook. Tsuruta tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tsuruta shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mood as he avoids it easily.
Mellow Mood has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tomomi Tsuruta.#T3#
Tsuruta connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tsuruta misses with a wild body shot.
Mood tries to land a front kick but Tsuruta steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mood gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Tsuruta counters with a two punch combo.
Good shot there by Tsuruta.
Mellow Mood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mood has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Mood looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mood connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Tsuruta misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mood walks into a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mood is looking to land body kicks.
Tsuruta tries to counter with a clinch but Mood shakes him off and moves away.
Mellow Mood is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mood throws a low kick, looking for Tsuruta's leg but Tsuruta calmly moves out of range.
Mood misses with a low kick. #TD2#
Tsuruta 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.#T4#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tsuruta's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mood preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mood utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tsuruta trying to control but Mood is working from the bottom.
Tsuruta postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Tsuruta trying to control the position from guard on top but Mood is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mood preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mood working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tsuruta.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tomomi Tsuruta comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tsuruta 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: AFC #19
Date: Nov 10, 2018

#R1#
Zuma connects with a crisp jab. #TD#
Tsuruta changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Zuma looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Tsuruta trying to control the action but Zuma is working from the bottom.
Tsuruta cracks Zuma with a big right hand but Zuma just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Tsuruta landing a few strikes.
Zuma is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Tsuruta's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zuma wants to control but Tsuruta is keeping busy.
Tsuruta trying to control the action but Zuma is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Zuma looking for submissions off his back.
Zuma is looking to control Tsuruta's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Zuma avoid being mounted?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are battling for position here. Zuma manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Zuma working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tsuruta doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tsuruta manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Zuma trying to control the position. #T1#
Tsuruta is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Zuma is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
Zuma is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tsuruta is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Zuma is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Zuma is looking for a triangle but Tsuruta pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Zuma escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tsuruta gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tsuruta is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Zuma working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tsuruta doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tsuruta manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tsuruta wants to control from the top but Zuma keeps moving. #SUB2#
Tsuruta avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tsuruta trying to control but Zuma is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Zuma looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Zuma had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tsuruta defends it easily.
Tsuruta postures up and lands a big shot to Zuma's brow.
Tsuruta wants to control from the top but Zuma keeps moving. #T3#
Zuma not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Zuma keeping full guard, as Tsuruta tries to pass.
Zuma looking for a sweep. Not yet Zuma, not yet.
Zuma has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Zuma is trying to keep Tsuruta in close.
Tsuruta has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Tsuruta lands a couple of decent looking shots.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Zuma is on top in guard. #REVB#
Zuma won't allow Tsuruta to sweep him here.
Zuma tries to free his leg and advance position but Tsuruta is retaining full guard.
Zuma wants to control from the top but Tsuruta keeps moving.
Zuma looking to pass the guard. #T4##SUB2#
Zuma drops back looking for a leg! Tsuruta is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tsuruta manages to kick Zuma off! Zuma jumps back into Tsuruta's guard.
Zuma wants to pass the guard but Tsuruta is keeping the position.
Zuma trying to control the position from guard on top but Tsuruta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zuma is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
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 Tomomi Tsuruta will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Zuma wants to slow Tsuruta down by chopping away at his legs.
Tsuruta misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Zuma misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zuma wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Monte Zuma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tsuruta misses with a hook. Zuma ducked under it nicely.
Tsuruta walks into a straight right hand from Zuma.#CUT2#
It looks like Tomomi Tsuruta has been cut.
Zuma on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tsuruta moves away from the strike by Zuma.
Tsuruta takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tsuruta is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zuma.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zuma. Tsuruta does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tsuruta appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Zuma throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tsuruta misses with an uppercut. Zuma saw that one coming.
Zuma scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tsuruta digs a good hook to Zuma's body.
Tsuruta blocks a head kick by Zuma.
Tsuruta misses with an uppercut. Zuma saw that one coming.
Tsuruta works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T1#
Zuma scores with a jab to the body.
Zuma misses with a straight left.
Tsuruta walks into a jab.
Tsuruta ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tsuruta went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Zuma throws a front kick aimed at Tsuruta's knee but Tsuruta avoids it well.
Nice shot by Tsuruta.
Tsuruta loads up on a big right hand but Zuma slips the punch.
Zuma waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tsuruta.
Tsuruta is trying hard to land a takedown here. Zuma sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tsuruta just misses with a punch to the body.
Zuma takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Zuma moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Tsuruta! Zuma continues to tee off on Tsuruta, landing with a left and a right! Zuma connects with a right hand that leaves Tsuruta sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Zuma!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Monte Zuma!
Monte Zuma decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: Showdown In The Downtown #1
Date: Oct 19, 2018

#R1#
Tsuruta wants to clinch.
Tsuruta defending well as Silva loads up on a big left hand.
Silva misses with a wild combination.
Tsuruta showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Silva.
Tsuruta throws a jab but it's blocked by Silva.
Tsuruta ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsuruta misses with a straight right.
Tsuruta stuns Silva with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tsuruta's coach down at Grounders Foundation was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Tsuruta's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#TD2#
Tsuruta closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Silva to the mat! Silva manages to get full guard.
Tsuruta's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T1##SUB#
Silva working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tsuruta doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tsuruta manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Silva working a defensive guard but Tsuruta manages to pass into side control anyway.
Silva gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Tsuruta wants to pass to mount but Silva is defending the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tsuruta uses his free foot to push down on Silva's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Silva.
Silva tries to hold on but Tsuruta postures up.
Silva 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.
Tsuruta wants to lay and pray for a moment but Silva keeps working. #T2#
Silva works his way to full guard. Good work.
Silva can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tsuruta controls the pace.
Tsuruta stopping the sweep attempt from Silva.
Tsuruta scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Silva wants to sweep here but Tsuruta controlling him for the moment.
Tsuruta slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Silva controls Tsuruta momentarily but Tsuruta frees himself. #SUB#
Silva is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T3##SUB#
Silva is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tsuruta is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tsuruta works over Silva with some ground and pound from guard.
Tsuruta lands a couple of digs.
Tsuruta makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Tsuruta is in close to Silva's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Tsuruta from controlling successfully.
Tsuruta stays in close to Silva's body and controls the position.
Tsuruta lands a couple of digs.
Tsuruta controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Silva working for a triangle but Tsuruta defends it easily. #T4#
Silva keeping full guard, as Tsuruta tries to pass.
Tsuruta is in close to Silva's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Tsuruta wants to pass the guard but Silva is keeping the position.#SUB#
Silva is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tsuruta defends well.
Tsuruta content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tsuruta sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Silva's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tomomi Tsuruta dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Tsuruta blocks a head kick by Silva.
Tsuruta looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Silva moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CUT2#
It looks like Richard Silva has been cut.
A big right from Tsuruta misses.
Good work by Tsuruta as he checks the leg kick.
Silva tries a head kick but it misses.
Silva takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tsuruta cracks Silva with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Tsuruta keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tsuruta tries to counter with a clinch but Silva shakes him off and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsuruta steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Silva.
Tsuruta stuffs the takedown.
Tsuruta takes one to the chin there.
Tsuruta throws a right hand that misses
and Silva counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Silva throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tsuruta scores with a jab.
Tsuruta lunges at Silva with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Silva's hand.
Tomomi Tsuruta seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Silva lands a nice hook to Tsuruta's body. Tsuruta takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tsuruta misses with a wild body shot.
Tsuruta connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tsuruta uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Silva.
Tsuruta with the counter takedown but Silva avoids it easily.#KD2#
Tsuruta cracks Silva with a big right hand and Silva goes down!#ROC2#
Silva is rocked!
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!
Silva controls Tsuruta momentarily but Tsuruta frees himself.
Oh Silva is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tsuruta sitting in guard here, content to control.
Silva seems to have got his legs back now.#T2#
Tsuruta missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tsuruta trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tsuruta showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Tsuruta passes Silva's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Silva is staying active underneath Tsuruta, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Silva taking some punishment here, with Tsuruta in his half guard.
Silva gets full guard.
Silva working a defensive guard but Tsuruta passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva has his hands clasped together around Tsuruta's back. He's all about the action.
Tsuruta is looking to take a break and control but Silva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Tsuruta is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Silva is trying to get back to full guard.
Tsuruta wants to pass the guard but Silva is defending well.
Tsuruta is thwarting Silva's attempts to control the position.
Silva is staying active underneath Tsuruta, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Silva won't allow Tsuruta to pass to mount. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tsuruta lands strikes from half guard.
Tsuruta passes the guard and advances to mount!
Silva tries to hold on but Tsuruta postures up.
Tsuruta landing punches.
Tsuruta punishing his opponent with strikes. #CUT2#
Richard Silva's cut is getting worse.
Silva is working to get back to half guard.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Tsuruta cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Tsuruta trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Tsuruta lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Silva sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tomomi Tsuruta showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Richard Silva's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Tsuruta lands a nice looking body shot.
Tsuruta connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CUT2#
Richard Silva's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Tsuruta throws a monster overhand right that drops Silva! Tsuruta follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tomomi Tsuruta!
A relieved looking Tomomi Tsuruta 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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 19, 2018

#R1##CL#
Twborg rushes Tsuruta and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Twborg blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Twborg misses with a hook from the clinch.
Twborg misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Twborg tries to work over Tsuruta's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tsuruta.
Twborg tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Twborg works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tsuruta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tsuruta.
Tsuruta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Twborg misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tsuruta.
Twborg lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tsuruta or not.
Tsuruta lands a shoulder strike.
Twborg blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Twborg lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tsuruta backwards.
Twborg lands with a left to the head.
Tsuruta misses with a short punch on the inside.
Twborg pushes Tsuruta back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tsuruta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Twborg blocks an uppercut.
Tsuruta lands a right hand that snaps the head of Twborg backwards. #T1#
Tsuruta misses with a short punch on the inside.
Twborg throws a head punch that misses.
Twborg blocks an uppercut.
Tsuruta misses with some punches.
Tsuruta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tsuruta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Twborg tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tsuruta's elbow.
Tsuruta prevents a body shot from Twborg.
Twborg misses with a punch on the inside.
Tsuruta misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tsuruta working aggressively here.
Twborg scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Twborg throws a punch but it's blocked by Tsuruta.
A short uppercut from Twborg.
Twborg softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#CUT#
It looks like Tomomi Tsuruta has been cut.
Twborg misses with a punch to the body.
Twborg throws a punch but it's blocked by Tsuruta.
Twborg blocking some punches.
Tsuruta swings wildly with an uppercut but Twborg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tsuruta has a couple of punches blocked by Twborg. #T2#
Tsuruta throws a punch but it's blocked by Twborg.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tsuruta.
Tsuruta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Twborg on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#KD#
Twborg drops Tsuruta onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Tsuruta is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC#
Tsuruta is rocked!
Tsuruta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tsuruta is still on wobbly legs! Can Twborg finish him?
Twborg blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tsuruta seems to have recovered his senses.
Twborg blocking some punches.
Tsuruta swings wildly with an uppercut but Twborg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Twborg swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tsuruta misses with the head strike.
Twborg tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Twborg's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Twborg misses with a punch to the body.
Tsuruta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tsuruta blocking some punches.
Tsuruta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short uppercut from Twborg. #T3#
Tsuruta prevents a body shot from Twborg.
Twborg makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tsuruta blocking some punches.
Twborg blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tsuruta lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tsuruta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Twborg tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Twborg doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Twborg scores with a hook to the body.
Tsuruta swings wildly with an uppercut but Twborg uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tsuruta.
A head punch on the inside from Tsuruta fails to land.
Twborg struggles to land a body shot inside as Tsuruta controls his hands.
Tsuruta misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tsuruta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tsuruta misses with a punch on the inside.
Tsuruta swings wildly with an uppercut but Twborg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Twborg pushes Tsuruta back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tsuruta looks winded!#T4#
Twborg lands a right hand.
Twborg is working Tsuruta over against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Twborg.
Twborg doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Twborg misses with a body punch.
Twborg swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Twborg blocks an uppercut.
Twborg lands with a left to the head.
Nice body punch from Twborg.
Twborg pushes Tsuruta back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Twborg lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Twborg working aggressively here.
Twborg can't find room to land a body shot as Tsuruta controls the action.
A left hand lands to the body for Twborg.
Tsuruta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Twborg lands with a left to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tsuruta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Twborg swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Twborg tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tsuruta's elbow.
Twborg misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Twborg dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tomomi Tsuruta's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Tsuruta swings for the body but Twborg moves out of range.
Twborg moves in looking to clinch but Tsuruta pushes him off.
Johnny Twborg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Twborg tries to clinch but Tsuruta moves out of range.
Tsuruta throws an overhand right that lands on Twborg's shoulder, as Twborg tries to avoid the shot. #CL#
Twborg gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Twborg blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Tsuruta 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.
A head punch on the inside from Twborg fails to land.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tsuruta creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Twborg misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tsuruta.
Tsuruta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Twborg.
Twborg goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsuruta blocking some punches.
Twborg swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Twborg misses with a body punch.
Twborg can't find room to land a body shot as Tsuruta controls the action.
Twborg's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Twborg creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tsuruta working aggressively here. #T1#
Tsuruta throws a punch but it's blocked by Twborg.
Tsuruta misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Twborg.
Twborg lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Twborg lands a nice uppercut.
Twborg tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tsuruta's elbow.
Twborg lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tsuruta backwards.
Twborg tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tsuruta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Twborg lands a right hand.
Tsuruta misses with a hook from the clinch.
Twborg blocks an uppercut.
Twborg has a couple of punches blocked by Tsuruta.
Twborg throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tsuruta is breathing heavily.
Twborg lands a body punch.
Twborg lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tsuruta backwards.
Twborg lands a left hand.
Johnny Twborg has scored more points in the clinch so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Twborg dips a shoulder and cracks Tsuruta with a mighty uppercut! Tsuruta falls back against the cage and Twborg unloads with a barrage of strikes! Tsuruta is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Twborg screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Twborg!
Johnny Twborg was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 15, 2018

#R1#
The Beast throws a series of punches but Tsuruta avoids them all with ease.
Tsuruta scores with a nice right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Brock The Beast has been cut.
Tsuruta fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The Beast walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Crack! Tsuruta connects with the perfect overhand right and The Beast falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Tsuruta!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tomomi Tsuruta!
Tomomi Tsuruta made sure to mention his sponsor, MayheM sportswear in his post fight interview.
The defeated Brock The Beast had this to say: 'I will win the next fight, i don't'wanna go to WWE'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 06, 2018

#R1#
Tsuruta shoots in for a takedown but Cage shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Cage digs a good body shot into Tsuruta's ribs.
Cage looks to score with a jab to the body but Tsuruta is just out of range.
Tsuruta throwing a counter right hand but Cage manages to avoid it.
Johnny Cage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sloppy strikes from Cage. Those never looked like landing.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cage looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cage moves in looking to clinch but Tsuruta pushes him off.
Tsuruta is looking to counter punch.
A cross from Cage lands.#CUT2#
It looks like Tomomi Tsuruta has been cut.
Cage throws a body kick that misses
and Tsuruta counters with a stiff right hand.
Cage throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tsuruta.
Tsuruta throwing a counter right hand but Cage manages to avoid it.
Cage tries to clinch there but Tsuruta circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD2#
Cage drops Tsuruta with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Tsuruta looks back up at him and smiles so Cage waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC2#
Tsuruta is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tsuruta throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Oh Tsuruta is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cage drops Tsuruta with a naaaaasty hook - Tsuruta is in real trouble here! Cage dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Cage!
Johnny Cage seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 06, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Tsuruta takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Tsuruta has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Glass is trying to keep an underhook but Tsuruta manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Glass knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tsuruta on the ground.#SUB2#
Tsuruta is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Glass is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tsuruta is nestled in close to Glass, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Tsuruta stalling.
Glass is looking to get back to full guard here but Tsuruta has managed to pass to side control instead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsuruta controlling the position.
Tsuruta lands a decent elbow from side control. #T1#
Glass is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Tsuruta in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Glass taking punishment in the form of punches. #SUB2#
Tsuruta is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Glass is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Tsuruta has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tsuruta working the head and body with strikes. #ROC2#
Glass is rocked!#SUB2#
Tsuruta working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Glass looks to move to half guard but instead Tsuruta has passed into mount! Damn!#T2#
Glass tries to reverse the position but Tsuruta maintains control.
Tsuruta with the ground and pound from mount.
Tsuruta looking to control and managing it successfully.
A nice elbow there by Tsuruta.
Oh Glass is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tsuruta softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Glass is out cold! Tsuruta jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tomomi Tsuruta!
Tomomi Tsuruta very nearly forgot to thank MayheM sportswear 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: AD511
Date: Dec 23, 2017

#R1#
Rauta is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tsuruta sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rauta shoots in looking for a takedown but Tsuruta manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rauta's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tsuruta swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Rauta shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tomomi Tsuruta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pertti Rauta.
A cross from Tsuruta lands.#CUT#
It looks like Pertti Rauta has been cut.#CL#
Tsuruta moves into the clinch successfully. #TD2#
Rauta pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB2#
Rauta working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tsuruta doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tsuruta manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tsuruta wants to control from the top but Rauta keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rauta not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tsuruta wants to pass the guard but Rauta is keeping the position.
Tsuruta trying to control but Rauta is working from the bottom. #T1#
Tsuruta with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Rauta is adopting a defensive guard.
Tsuruta postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#ROC#
Rauta is rocked!
Tsuruta wants to control from the top but Rauta keeps moving. #SUB2#
Rauta escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tsuruta gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tsuruta advances position into side control!
Rauta struggling a bit here.#T2#
Tsuruta creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Rauta sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Rauta is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Tsuruta 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.
Rauta can't do much from the bottom here.
Tsuruta grinds an elbow into Rauta's temple.
Rauta is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Rauta avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Tsuruta.
Rauta is being controlled here.
Tsuruta landing a few strikes.
Tsuruta working the head and body with strikes.
Rauta is trying to control Tsuruta's posture but Tsuruta avoids it.
Rauta is not content to let Tsuruta control the position.
Rauta tries to escape but Tsuruta is in control.
Tsuruta passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Rauta! #T4#
Tsuruta trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rauta tries to hold on but Tsuruta postures up.
Tsuruta putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Tsuruta lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Rauta takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Rauta is still in real trouble! Can Tsuruta finish him?
Rauta is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Tsuruta postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Rauta is out cold - huge knockout for Tsuruta!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Tomomi Tsuruta!
Tomomi Tsuruta made sure to mention his sponsor, MayheM sportswear in his post fight interview.

Event: AD506
Date: Dec 03, 2017

#R1##CL#
Tsuruta gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Tsuruta gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Duberry wants to get back to his feet.
Duberry wants to improve his position but Tsuruta is controlling well.
We've been hearing good reports from Tsuruta'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.
Duberry tries to kick Tsuruta off but Tsuruta keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Duberry is trying to get back to full guard.
Tsuruta thows a huge punch but Duberry dodges it nicely.
Tsuruta scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Nice strikes from Tsuruta there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duberry is looking for a sweep. Tsuruta is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Tsuruta in particular looking to stall.#SU#
Tsuruta postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Duberry to stand up.
Duberry throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1#
Duberry throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Duberry throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Tsuruta closes the distance and pushes Duberry back into the cage.
Duberry misses with a body punch. #BC#
Tsuruta breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Duberry throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #CL#
Tsuruta closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Tsuruta gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Duberry tries to get to full guard but Tsuruta has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tsuruta drops an elbow to the side of Duberry's head.
Tsuruta trying to control from half guard but Duberry is working away.
Duberry is looking to control Tsuruta's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Duberry avoid being mounted?
Duberry is staying active underneath Tsuruta, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Duberry wants to get back to his feet.#T2#
Duberry is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tsuruta scores with a couple of nice shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tsuruta stalling.
Duberry has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tsuruta is working away from the top position though.
Tsuruta controlling the action here.
Duberry wants to improve his position but Tsuruta is controlling well.
Duberry on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Duberry wants to control but Tsuruta is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Duberry is looking for a sweep. Tsuruta is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Duberry regains full guard. Nicely done.
Duberry is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T3##ES2#
Duberry pushes Tsuruta off and scrambles back to his feet.
Duberry throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
Tsuruta rushes Duberry and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Duberry trying to stall but Tsuruta improves his position.
Tsuruta blocking some punches.
Tsuruta is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Duberry being controlled against the cage.
Duberry can't find room to land a body shot as Tsuruta controls the action.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tsuruta.
Duberry looks winded!
Tsuruta scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've been informed that Duberry has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Tsuruta working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tsuruta lands a right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Fidel Duberry has been cut.
Tsuruta is working Duberry over against the cage.#BC#
Tsuruta pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Duberry misses with an attempted mid kick. #CL#
Tsuruta instigates a clinch. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Duberry is looking to control Tsuruta's arms but Tsuruta gets an underhook and turns him. Now Duberry has his back to the cage.
Tsuruta has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Duberry avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD#
Tsuruta turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Tsuruta scores with a couple of short elbows.
Tsuruta lands a nice forearm strike.
Tsuruta lands a decent elbow from side control.
Tsuruta is chipping away with strikes.
Tsuruta scoring with punches from side control.
Tsuruta lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Duberry down.
Tsuruta passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Duberry!
Tsuruta lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#ROC#
Duberry is rocked!
Tsuruta postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Duberry out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Tsuruta goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Tomomi Tsuruta!
After the big win, Tomomi Tsuruta made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors MayheM sportswear and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
The defeated Fidel Duberry had this to say: 'Bidel Fuberry'.

Event: AD499: PRIDE never die
Date: Nov 11, 2017

#R1#
Burns works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Burns is looking to chop away at Tsuruta's legs.
Burns misses with an uppercut. Tsuruta saw that one coming.
Tsuruta takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Burns cracks Tsuruta with an open hand slap.
Burns missing with a left hand there. Tsuruta was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tsuruta shoots in for a takedown but Burns shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A lazy left from Burns finds it's target.#CL2#
Tsuruta forces Burns back against the cage and clinches.
Burns scores with a hook to the body.
Burns scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tsuruta tries for a takedown but Burns manages to get underhooks.
Tsuruta scores with a shot to the side of Burns's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burns lands with a left to the head.
Burns lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tsuruta working aggressively here.
Burns misses with a punch to the body.
Burns makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tsuruta stalling in the clinch but Burns improves position.
Burns gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tsuruta.
Connor Mac Burns has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tomomi Tsuruta.
Burns lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T1#
Tsuruta lands a right hand.
Tsuruta has a couple of punches blocked by Burns.
Burns misses with the head strike.
Tsuruta lands a body punch.
Tsuruta lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tsuruta blocks a body shot from Burns.
Tsuruta tries for a takedown. No joy. #BC2#
Tsuruta breaks the clinch.
Burns keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Burns moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice shot by Burns.
Tsuruta shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Burns as he avoids it easily.
Burns seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#KD#
Burns cracks Tsuruta with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Burns has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Tsuruta to stand back up!#ROC#
Tsuruta is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Tomomi Tsuruta has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tsuruta ducks into an uppercut from Burns and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Connor Mac Burns!
A very excited looking Connor Mac Burns rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: HFC 117:Curran vs Spike
Date: Sep 23, 2017

#R1#
Vladimirovich lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tsuruta 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.
Tsuruta lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Vladimirovich at a distance.
Tsuruta steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vladimirovich.#CL#
Tsuruta clinches up against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vladimirovich.
Tsuruta effectively controlling the action here.
Tsuruta misses with some punches.
Vladimirovich stalling.
Vladimirovich can't get the takedown.
Tsuruta throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vladimirovichs head.
Tsuruta gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Vladimirovich.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tsuruta.
Tsuruta tries to score a body lock takedown but Vladimirovich shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC#
Tsuruta breaks from the clinch.
Tsuruta fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL#
Tsuruta closes the distance and clinches.
Tsuruta misses with a body punch. #T1#
Tsuruta is pressed up against the cage. Vladimirovich has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tsuruta down to the mat. Tsuruta avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Tomomi Tsuruta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladimir Vladimirovich.
Tsuruta uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vladimirovich.
Tsuruta lands a nice shot that snaps Vladimirovich's head back. #CUT#
It looks like Vladimir Vladimirovich has been cut.#CL#
Tsuruta has taken the fight to the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Tsuruta.
Vladimirovich looking to slow down the pace here.
Tsuruta goes for a takedown in the clinch but Vladimirovich prevents it.
Tsuruta tries for a takedown. No joy.
Tsuruta struggles to land a body shot inside as Vladimirovich controls his hands. #TD#
Tsuruta has Vladimirovich pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Tsuruta pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Vladimirovich tumbling to the mat - Tsuruta dives into Vladimirovich's guard.#SUB#
Tsuruta has gone for a leg lock! Vladimirovich slips out almost immediately though and dives into Tsuruta's guard.#REVB#
Tsuruta is looking to stand back up but Vladimirovich counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Tsuruta. #T2#
Vladimirovich landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
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!
Tsuruta wants to control but Vladimirovich is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Vladimirovich missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tsuruta pushes Vladimirovich off looking to stand but Vladimirovich dives back in and keeps control.
Tsuruta holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Vladimirovich 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.
Tsuruta is not content to let Vladimirovich control the position.#T3#
Vladimirovich thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tsuruta's head.
Vladimirovich trying to control the pace.
Tsuruta regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Vladimirovich.
Vladimirovich sitting in guard here, content to control.
Tsuruta is looking to stand up but Vladimirovich isn't so interested in that idea. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Vladimirovich throwing strikes from guard but Tsuruta blocks nicely.
Vladimirovich wants to control from the top but Tsuruta keeps moving.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Vladimirovich throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tsuruta works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tsuruta preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Vladimirovich wants to control from the top but Tsuruta keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tsuruta fails with a takedown attempt.
Vladimirovich on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tomomi Tsuruta dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vladimir Vladimirovich's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Tsuruta fails with the takedown.
Vladimirovich feints the counter takedown.
Vladimirovich circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tsuruta dives in and grabs Vladimirovich's left leg, looking for a takedown. Vladimirovich pushes down on Tsuruta's head and hops out.
Tsuruta tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Vladimirovich manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Vladimirovich uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CL2#
Vladimirovich takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Vladimirovich has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Tsuruta is trying to keep an underhook but Vladimirovich manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Vladimirovich moves into full mount! Tsuruta won't be happy about that!
Vladimirovich controlling his opponent.
Tsuruta just holding on.#T1#
Vladimirovich breaks from Tsuruta's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Vladimirovich looking to finish Tsuruta with some ground and pound. This is bad for Tsuruta!
Vladimirovich looking to finish with strikes here!
Tsuruta working to try and regain half guard.
Vladimirovich tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Tsuruta wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Vladimirovich in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas. #ROC2#
Tsuruta is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Tomomi Tsuruta has been cut.#T2#
Vladimirovich can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tsuruta is looking to escape.
Vladimirovich wants to control but instead Tsuruta manages to regain half guard.
Vladimirovich is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Vladimirovich throws a strike but Tsuruta avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Vladimirovich postures up in Tsuruta's guard and throws a big left but Tsuruta blocks it.
Vladimirovich controls from within his opponent's guard. #T3#
Tsuruta working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vladimirovich.
Vladimirovich trying to control the position from guard on top but Tsuruta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vladimirovich stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tsuruta swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vladimirovich won't allow Tsuruta to get back to his feet.
Vladimirovich in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Vladimirovich throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Tsuruta escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vladimirovich gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Vladimirovich wants to control from the top but Tsuruta keeps moving. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Vladimirovich lands a couple of elbows.
Vladimirovich throws a big elbow that misses.
Vladimirovich sitting in guard here, content to control.
Vladimirovich trying to control the position from guard on top but Tsuruta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Tsuruta closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tsuruta working the ground and pound from side control.
Vladimirovich is looking to regain half guard here but Tsuruta keeps moving and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Vladimirovich showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Vladimirovich takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A shot to the liver by Tsuruta. Beautiful body shot.
Vladimirovich looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #ROC#
Vladimirovich is rocked!#TD2#
Vladimirovich gets a double leg takedown into Tsuruta's guard.
Vladimirovich working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Tsuruta keeping moving, preventing Vladimirovich from controlling successfully.
Vladimirovich with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vladimirovich stops Tsuruta from standing up.
Vladimirovich throws a big right hand that misses.
Vladimirovich is looking to work some ground and pound but Tsuruta has wrist control.#T1#
Vladimirovich missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tsuruta keeping moving, preventing Vladimirovich from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Vladimirovich swings for the body but Tsuruta moves out of range. #CL#
Tsuruta closes the distance and clinches.
A right hand to the body from Vladimirovich. #TD2#
Vladimirovich has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Tsuruta clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Tsuruta is trying to escape under a series of strikes and manages to escape from Vladimirovich 's hooks.
Tsuruta is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Vladimirovich trying to control but Tsuruta is having none of it. #T2#
Vladimirovich is landing with some decent strikes but Tsuruta is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Tsuruta working to try and regain half guard.
Vladimirovich looking to control but Tsuruta is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Vladimirovich lands with some strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vladimirovich lands a heavy elbow.
Oh Tsuruta is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#
Tomomi Tsuruta's cut is getting worse.
Tsuruta prevents any damage by holding on tight.
Vladimirovich postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Tsuruta bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Vladimirovich and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vladimir Vladimirovich!
Vladimir Vladimirovich decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: HFC 114: Curran vs Tsuruta
Date: Sep 02, 2017

#R1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Tsuruta darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CUT2#
It looks like Randy Curran has been cut.#TD2#
Tsuruta looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Tsuruta prevents Curran from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tsuruta trying to control the action but Curran is working from the bottom.
Curran is trying to control but can't.
Curran is staying active underneath Tsuruta, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Curran is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tsuruta thows a huge punch but Curran dodges it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsuruta missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Curran's coaches at Hey Steves Fight Shack 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.
Tsuruta thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tsuruta working the head and body with strikes. #T1#
Curran wants to improve his position but Tsuruta is controlling well.
Tsuruta wants to lay and pray for a moment but Curran keeps working.
Curran is trying to maintain the position but Tsuruta is very close to passing his half guard.
My spies in Pride inform me that Tsuruta has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#ES#
Curran kicks Tsuruta off and gets back to his feet.#TD2#
Tsuruta shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Tsuruta looking to sit in guard and control but Curran gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Tsuruta has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Curran slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Tsuruta is trying to control the position but Curran postures up.
Tsuruta is looking to stand up but Curran isn't so interested in that idea.
Curran is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Tsuruta 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.
Curran wants to pass the guard but Tsuruta is keeping the position.
Curran is stalling in the full guard.
Tsuruta is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Curran has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Tsuruta keeping moving, preventing Curran from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Curran misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tsuruta.
Curran fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tsuruta.#KD#
Curran lands a big head kick that sends Tsuruta tumbling to the mat! Curran takes a step backwards and waves Tsuruta back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#
It looks like Tomomi Tsuruta has been cut.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Curran enables Tsuruta to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Curran manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Curran seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Tsuruta is in close to Curran's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Curran is pulling down on Tsuruta's head to control his posture.
Tsuruta throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Randy Curran dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Tsuruta bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tsuruta unleashes a big counter combination but Curran bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Tsuruta connects with a right hand. Curran shakes it off.
Tsuruta is looking to clinch but Curran is avoiding it.
Curran is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A solid body kick from Curran.
Tsuruta rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Curran counters with a nice uppercut.
Curran throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Curran scores with a kick to the midsection.
Curran looks for the body kick but Tsuruta saw that one coming.
Tsuruta uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Curran.#TD2#
Tsuruta gets the takedown into side control. #ES#
Curran throws Tsuruta to one side and escapes!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Curran scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tsuruta tries to close the distance and clinch up but Curran swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tsuruta avoids a kick to the body.
Curran is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tsuruta can do to turn this around?#T1#
Curran throws a lazy uppercut
and Tsuruta counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Curran throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Curran just misses with a punch to the body. #TD2#
Tsuruta fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Curran sprawls well initially but Tsuruta persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES#
Curran makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#TD2#
Tsuruta fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Curran sprawls well initially but Tsuruta persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Curran pushes Tsuruta off but Tsuruta dives into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Tsuruta thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Curran tries to bench press Tsuruta off him but Tsuruta keeps the position.
Curran wants to control but Tsuruta postures up.#T2#
Curran is looking for a sweep.
Curran wants to control but Tsuruta postures up.
Curran is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#SUB2#
Tsuruta wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Curran, who protects the arm well.
Curran takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Curran tries to improve position but can't.
Tsuruta working the ground and pound.#T3#
Tsuruta working the head with strikes. #SUB2#
Tsuruta is trying to get an arm triangle but Curran is defending well.
Curran struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Tsuruta is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Curran is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Tsuruta is looking to take a break and control but Curran is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tomomi Tsuruta has got the better of the ground game so far.
Curran can't do much from the bottom here. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tsuruta tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Curran trying to remain calm as Tsuruta controls from the top position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Curran tries to buck Tsuruta off but Tsuruta is having none of it.
Tsuruta tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Tsuruta creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Curran sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Curran can't do much from the bottom here.
Tsuruta looks up at the clock and then as Curran takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Tsuruta smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Curran is looking for a sweep.
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 Randy Curran will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Curran is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tsuruta.
Curran throws a jab but it's blocked by Tsuruta.
Tsuruta is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Left hook, right uppercut from Tsuruta.
Curran looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tsuruta avoids the body shot from Curran.
Curran tries to land a front kick but Tsuruta steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Curran circles away from the clinch attempt
and Curran counters with a left to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsuruta avoids a kick to the body. #CL2#
Tsuruta closes the distance and clinches.
Tsuruta throws a punch but it's blocked by Curran.
Curran misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Curran tries to work over Tsuruta's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Curran tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD2#
Tsuruta has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Curran regains guard immediately. #ES#
Curran has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Tsuruta is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Tsuruta lands with a right to the head.
Curran tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Curran doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Curran takes a shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Curran - that landed with a thud.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Curran.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Curran doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tsuruta working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#TD2#
Tsuruta is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Curran can't fight it off and eventually Tsuruta manages to take the fight to the floor. Curran looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Tsuruta trying to control the position from guard on top but Curran is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Curran manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tsuruta manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Tsuruta not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tsuruta wants to stand but Curran is controlling the position.
Curran wants to control from the top but Tsuruta keeps moving.
Curran showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T3#
Tsuruta is trying to keep Curran in close.
Curran showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Curran looking to sit in guard and control but Tsuruta gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Tsuruta slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T4#
The strikes coming from Tsuruta are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Tsuruta controls the position.
The strikes coming from Tsuruta are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Curran parries the strikes from Tsuruta easily there. Tsuruta is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Curran to escape.
Curran keeping his opponent close.
Tsuruta wants to lay and pray for a moment but Curran keeps working.
Curran regains half guard.
Curran avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tsuruta.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Tomomi Tsuruta just about did enough to take it.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Tsuruta takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Curran misses the shot to the body.
Tsuruta swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL#
Curran rushes Tsuruta and presses him up against the cage.
Tsuruta scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2#
Tsuruta breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Curran showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tsuruta.
Curran throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tsuruta.
Tsuruta tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Curran lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#TD2#
Tsuruta closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Tsuruta lands in his opponent's guard.
Tsuruta stopping the sweep attempt from Curran.
Tsuruta connects with a couple of short punches.#T1#
Curran is adopting a defensive guard.
Curran controls Tsuruta momentarily but Tsuruta frees himself.
Curran controlling the position.
Curran'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.
Curran wants to sweep here but Tsuruta controlling him for the moment.
Tsuruta is looking to work some ground and pound but Curran has wrist control.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tsuruta throws a big elbow that misses. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Curran misses with a shot to the body
and Tsuruta counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Curran tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tsuruta was well out of range. Poor timing from Curran.
Curran gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Curran takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD2#
Tsuruta fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Curran to the ground. Tsuruta is now in Curran's guard.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Tsuruta is looking to work some ground and pound but Curran has wrist control.
Tsuruta postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Curran is pulling down on Tsuruta's head. It's preventing any offense from Tsuruta, at least for the moment.
Tsuruta throwing strikes from guard but Curran blocks nicely. #SU2#
Tsuruta stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T3#
Curran takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Curran pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL2#
Tsuruta clinches.
Tsuruta tries a body shot but Curran blocks it. #BC2#
Tsuruta breaks the clinch.
Curran connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Curran misses with a head kick. #TD2#
Curran gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Tsuruta to score an easy takedown into full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tsuruta accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tsuruta pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Curran is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Tsuruta being controlled here momentarily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tsuruta accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tsuruta works over Curran with some ground and pound from guard.
Tsuruta wants to control from the top but Curran keeps moving.
Curran is trying to keep Tsuruta in close.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Curran is on top in guard. #REVR#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Curran is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tomomi Tsuruta dominated that fourth round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
A cross from Curran lands.#CL2#
Tsuruta closes the distance and pushes Curran back into the cage.
Curran misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Curran. #BC2#
Tsuruta escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Curran cracks the inside of Tsuruta's front leg.
Curran avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Curran jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Curran scores with a jab to the body.
Curran wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#CL#
Curran clinches up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Tsuruta breaks from the clinch.
Curran misses the jab.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Curran.
Curran throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Tsuruta is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?#T1#
Curran smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Curran moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tsuruta on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Curran as he connects with a hook.
Curran connects with a solid leg kick.
Tsuruta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL2#
Curran gets tackled into the cage by Tsuruta. Tsuruta maintains the clinch.
Curran blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Tsuruta breaks the clinch.
Tsuruta needs to keep his hands up - Curran had a free shot at his head there.
Tsuruta moves out of range of the body kick.
Curran avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Curran lands a glancing blow to the side of Tsuruta's head.#ROC#
Tsuruta is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Tsuruta rushes Curran and presses him up against the cage.#T2#
Curran tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Curran misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Tsuruta breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tsuruta checks a leg kick. #TD2#
Tsuruta drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#ES#
Curran throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Tsuruta steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Curran.
Curran throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #TD2#
Tsuruta closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Curran quickly recovers to half guard.
Tsuruta missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tsuruta wants to lay and pray for a moment but Curran keeps working.
Curran holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T3#
Curran keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Curran wants to get back to his feet.
Tsuruta prevents Curran from improving his position.
Tsuruta wants to lay and pray for a moment but Curran keeps working.
Curran trying to control but Tsuruta postures up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Curran throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tsuruta appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#TD2#
Tsuruta shoots in and bounces Curran off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Tsuruta is looking to pass into half guard but Curran pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Curran is in guard.#REVR##T4#
Tsuruta working a defensive guard here.
Tsuruta trying to control the position here.
Tsuruta's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 48:47
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 48:47
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Randy Curran!
Randy Curran retains his heavyweight title!
Randy Curran decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: HFC 111:Bailey vs Dolla
Date: Aug 05, 2017

#R1#
Tsuruta scores with a jab.#TD#
Tsuruta scores with a takedown into Smith's guard.
Tsuruta is looking to work some ground and pound but Smith has wrist control.
Tsuruta is looking to work some ground and pound but Smith has wrist control.
Tsuruta preventing the sweep.
Tsuruta chips away with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith is trying to keep Tsuruta in close.
Tsuruta missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Smith avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsuruta won't allow Smith to sweep him here.
Tsuruta postures up.
Smith really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tsuruta. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Smith lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Smith trying to control but Tsuruta is working from the bottom. #T1##SU2#
Smith gets to his feet - Tsuruta follows without any prompting.
Tsuruta ducks under a wild hook from Smith.#TD#
Smith gets caught napping as Tsuruta dives in and scores a takedown. Smith manages to retain guard.
Tsuruta not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Tsuruta 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.
Smith looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tsuruta is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tsuruta is working Smith over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T2#
Smith looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Smith is trying to keep Tsuruta in close.
Smith is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Tsuruta makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Smith being controlled here, momentarily.
Smith looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've been hearing good reports from Tsuruta'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.
Smith wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Tsuruta is now in half guard. #T3#
Smith is looking to improve his position.
Tsuruta is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Tsuruta thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Smith taking some punishment here, with Tsuruta in his half guard.
Smith wants to improve his position but Tsuruta is controlling well.
Smith trying to control but Tsuruta postures up.
Tsuruta prevents Smith from improving his position.#T4#
Tsuruta is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Smith is looking to improve his position.
Smith has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tsuruta is working away from the top position though.
Smith tries to get to full guard but Tsuruta has control of the leg.
Tsuruta not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tsuruta throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tsuruta not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Smith keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tomomi Tsuruta dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Tsuruta fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Smith, pushing him back against the cage.
Tsuruta softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Smith lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tsuruta backwards.
Tsuruta throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smiths head.
Smith misses with a punch to the body. #TD#
Tsuruta has hold of one of Smith's legs. Smith is fighting the takedown attempt but Tsuruta gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Smith controlling the position.
Tsuruta throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Smith trying to keep a closed guard but Tsuruta is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Tsuruta from controlling successfully.
Smith is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tsuruta is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T1#
Tsuruta throwing strikes but missing.
Tsuruta working some strikes from top position.
Smith looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Tsuruta puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Tsuruta lands a nice short elbow.
Tsuruta lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #ROC#
Smith is rocked!
Tsuruta not doing much here.
Tsuruta is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Smith is still in real trouble! Can Tsuruta finish him?#SUB#
Tsuruta is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Smith is just riding it out for now. Tsuruta eventually gives up the hold.
Tsuruta is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Smith is hurt! He's hurt bad - Tsuruta fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Smith from any more punishment! Congratulations to Tsuruta! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tomomi Tsuruta!
After the big win, Tomomi Tsuruta made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors MayheM sportswear and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: HFC 106:Sang Seok vs Scrubs
Date: Jul 01, 2017

#R1#
Rewell wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#TD#
Tsuruta shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Rewell napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Tsuruta 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.
Tsuruta fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Rewell being controlled for a moment.
Rewell tries to improve position but can't.
An elbow from Tsuruta crashes against the mat. #SUB#
Tsuruta is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Rewell looks calm but he's in trouble here. Tsuruta gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Rewell is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Tsuruta lets go of the hold and Rewell can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tomomi Tsuruta!
Tomomi Tsuruta very nearly forgot to thank MayheM sportswear 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: HFC 103:Northrop vs Poffo
Date: Jun 10, 2017

#R1#
Smith jabs Tsuruta right on the nose. Tsuruta blinks but takes it well.
Smith looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL#
Tsuruta fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Smith, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smith scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tsuruta doesn't seem bothered though.
Smith with a hook.#CUT2#
It looks like Tomomi Tsuruta has been cut.
Smith throws a hook but Tsuruta avoids it easily.
Smith throws a series of punches but Tsuruta moves out of range.
Tsuruta half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Tsuruta goes for a double leg but Smith avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Smith continues to drive forward.#CL#
Tsuruta clinches up with Smith and pushes him back against the cage.
Smith has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Smith is trying to break free.
Tsuruta lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith is leaning against Tsuruta and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC2#
Smith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tsuruta fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Tsuruta has closed the distance and engaged Smith in a clinch. #T1#
Tsuruta is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Smith is defending well.#BC2#
Smith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tsuruta uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith.#CL#
Tsuruta instigates a clinch.
Smith cracks Tsuruta with a nice body shot.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tsuruta's elbow.
Smith is leaning against Tsuruta and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tsuruta is breathing heavily.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smith wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Tsuruta uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Tsuruta pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smith leaves Tsuruta with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tomomi Tsuruta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith stuffs the takedown attempt from Tsuruta. Tsuruta gets slowly back to his feet.
Smith scores with a jab. Tsuruta acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T2##KD2#
Smith lands a big right hand that sends Tsuruta crashing to the mat! Smith stays standing though and waves Tsuruta back to his feet!#ROC2#
Tsuruta is rocked!
Smith is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Smith gets tackled into the cage by Tsuruta. Tsuruta maintains the clinch.
Oh Tsuruta is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#BC#
Tsuruta breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #KD2#
Smith cracks Tsuruta with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Tsuruta looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Smith finish him?
Smith misses with a body shot.
Tsuruta wants to clinch but Smith slips to the side
and Smith counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Tsuruta out cold! What a finish! Smith is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Eldar Smith!
An out of breath Eldar Smith thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: HFC 93:Hellmuth Jr vs Curran
Date: Apr 01, 2017

#R1#
Pandahammer with a jab.
Tsuruta blocks a head kick by Pandahammer.
Pandahammer misses with a low kick.
Tsuruta misses with a straight right.
Pandahammer lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Pandahammer definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Pandahammer throws a hook but Tsuruta blocks it.
Giorgi Pandahammer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pandahammer lands with a good body shot.
Pandahammer fails in his attempt to clinch.
As Pandahammer backs off Tsuruta throws a huge counter combo but Pandahammer manages to avoid it all.
Pandahammer fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tsuruta checks it well.
Pandahammer misses the shot to the body.
Pandahammer scores with a jab to the body.
Pandahammer connects with a nice looking jab. #CUT#
It looks like Tomomi Tsuruta has been cut.
Pandahammer takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tsuruta takes a swing at Pandahammer's ribcage but misses.
Pandahammer takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#KD#
Pandahammer cracks Tsuruta with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Pandahammer has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Tsuruta to stand back up!#T1#
Pandahammer is looking to clinch but Tsuruta is avoiding it.
Pandahammer looks to land a combination but Tsuruta avoids it well.
Pandahammer closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A jab lands there for Pandahammer.
Pandahammer drops Tsuruta with a big left hand! Tsuruta is injured, injured bad! Pandahammer jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Giorgi Pandahammer!
Giorgi Pandahammer seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: RBFC 85:Obuhov vs Declan
Date: Feb 18, 2017

#R1#
Tsuruta fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Curran lands with a kick to the ribs.
Curran lands a high kick! #CUT2#
It looks like Tomomi Tsuruta has been cut.
Curran uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tsuruta.
Curran looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tsuruta throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Curran throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tsuruta takes a swing at Curran's ribcage but misses.
Tsuruta lands a slapping body shot.
Tsuruta moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Curran throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tsuruta connects with a body shot.
Curran rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tsuruta counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nice uppercut lands for Tsuruta. That snapped Curran's head back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#KD2#
Curran drops Tsuruta with a beautiful combination! Tsuruta stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Curran is looking for the KO!#ROC2#
Tsuruta is rocked!
Curran looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Oh Tsuruta is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Curran waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tsuruta.
Tsuruta seems to have got his legs back now.
Curran ducks right into an uppercut from Tsuruta. #T1#
Curran leaves Tsuruta with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Tsuruta scores with a shot to the body.
A punch combination from Curran misses.
A quick step to the side and Tsuruta tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Curran moves away from the strike by Tsuruta.
Curran takes one to the chin there.
Tsuruta lands a nice looking body shot.
Curran scores with the left hand. Tsuruta knows he should have avoided that one.
Tsuruta misses with a wild body shot.
A little jabbing left from Curran on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tsuruta shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tomomi Tsuruta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice body punch from Tsuruta.
Curran takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tsuruta wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tsuruta is looking to wear down Curran with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Tsuruta clinches up with Curran and pushes him back against the cage.#T2#
Tsuruta goes for a takedown attempt but Curran pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Curran tries to land a front kick but Tsuruta steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Curran ducks under a wild hook from Tsuruta.
Curran looks to land a body kick but Tsuruta moved away.
Curran takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Curran.
Tsuruta moves away from the strike by Curran.
Tsuruta moves out of range of the body kick from Curran.
Curran shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Curran scores with a leg kick.
Curran throws a looping overhand right but Tsuruta ducks down to avoid it.
Tsuruta just misses with a punch to the body.
Tsuruta tries to clinch up but Curran circles away and keeps his distance.
Curran throws a leg kick but Tsuruta sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Tsuruta takes a swing at Curran's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Tsuruta takes a swing at Curran's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Tsuruta moves into the clinch.
Curran wants to stall.
Curran blocking some punches.
Tsuruta misses with a body punch.
Curran has a couple of punches blocked by Tsuruta.
Tsuruta swings wildly with an uppercut but Curran uses good head movement to avoid it.
Curran blocks a body shot from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Curran blocks an uppercut.
Curran throws a punch but it's blocked by Tsuruta.
Tsuruta is looking to control Curran's arms but Curran gets an underhook and turns him. Now Tsuruta has his back to the cage.
A short right from Tsuruta on the inside.
Tsuruta tries for a takedown. No joy.
Curran looking to stall.
Tsuruta looking for a takedown. #T4#
Tsuruta goes for a takedown attempt but Curran pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Curran looks for the body kick but Tsuruta saw that one coming.
Tsuruta throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Curran connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tsuruta momentarily. #TD#
Tsuruta closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Curran quickly recovers to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tsuruta missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Curran trying to control from the bottom.
We've been hearing that Tsuruta has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Tsuruta throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Curran is looking for a sweep. Tsuruta is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tsuruta not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Curran avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tsuruta.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tsuruta trying to pass the guard but Curran defending well.
Tsuruta scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Tsuruta 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.
Curran regains full guard. Nicely done.
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 Tomomi Tsuruta will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tomomi Tsuruta's cut.
That's time! Tsuruta's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Tsuruta just misses with a punch to the body.
Curran throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Curran throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Curran defending well as Tsuruta loads up on a big left hand.
Nice cross by Tsuruta.
Curran looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Curran looks to land a left hand but Tsuruta moved out of range nicely.
Curran throws a body punch but Tsuruta moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tsuruta. Curran does a little dance to reset his feet.
Curran gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Curran throws out a powerful jab.
Randy Curran seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curran takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Curran cracks Tsuruta with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Tsuruta blocks a head kick by Curran.
Curran throws a hook but Tsuruta blocks it.
A jab from Curran misses. #T1#
Curran keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Curran jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tsuruta looks to score with a jab to the body but Curran is just out of range.
Curran punishes Tsuruta's body with a nice straight punch.
Tsuruta misses with a looping left.
Tsuruta throws a looping overhand right but Curran ducks down to avoid it.
Tsuruta takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tsuruta missing with a left hand there. Curran was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tsuruta fails with the takedown.
It seemed like Curran was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice body punch from Curran. #KD2#
Curran cracks Tsuruta with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Curran has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Tsuruta to stand back up!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Curran misses with an uppercut #CL#
and Tsuruta counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #T2#
Curran struggles to land a body shot inside as Tsuruta controls his hands.
Tsuruta misses with a punch to the body.
Curran can't find room to land a body shot as Tsuruta controls the action.
Curran lands a body shot in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Curran scores with a nice short uppercut.
Curran lands a shot to the body.
Curran's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#BC2#
Curran manages to break the clinch.
Curran throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#KD2#
Curran lands a big right hand that sends Tsuruta crashing to the mat! Curran stays standing though and waves Tsuruta back to his feet!#CUT2#
Tomomi Tsuruta's cut is getting worse.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Curran.
Crack! Curran connects with the perfect overhand right and Tsuruta falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Curran!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Randy Curran!
During a confident post fight interview, Randy Curran thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: HFC 77:Hellmuth vs Tsuruta 2
Date: Dec 31, 2016

#R1#
Tsuruta shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Tsuruta 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.
Nice defenses there by Tsuruta.
Hellmuth Jr tries to clinch up.
Tsuruta is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hellmuth Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tsuruta.
Hellmuth Jr misses with a looping left.
Tsuruta looks to land a left hand but Hellmuth Jr moved out of range nicely.
Hellmuth Jr throws an off balance right hand
and Tsuruta cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tsuruta takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hellmuth Jr misses with an uppercut.
Tsuruta swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tsuruta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tsuruta doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hellmuth Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hellmuth Jr throws a hook but Tsuruta blocks it.#KD#
Hellmuth Jr sends Tsuruta crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Hellmuth Jr is motioning to the referee to let Tsuruta up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#
Tsuruta is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Tomomi Tsuruta has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hellmuth Jr avoids the body shot from Tsuruta.
Hellmuth Jr is looking to counter punch.#CL#
Hellmuth Jr rushes Tsuruta and presses him up against the cage.#T1#
Tsuruta wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hellmuth Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hellmuth Jr lands a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Tsuruta breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hellmuth Jr misses the jab.
Hellmuth Jr stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hellmuth Jr wants it to stay on the feet.
Phil Hellmuth Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tomomi Tsuruta.
Tsuruta dives in and grabs Hellmuth Jr's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hellmuth Jr pushes down on Tsuruta's head and hops out.
Tsuruta misses with a hook. Hellmuth Jr ducked under it nicely.
Tsuruta looks to score with a jab to the body but Hellmuth Jr is just out of range.
Hellmuth Jr throws a looping overhand right but Tsuruta ducks down to avoid it. #KD#
Hellmuth Jr lands a big right hand that sends Tsuruta crashing to the mat! Hellmuth Jr stays standing though and waves Tsuruta back to his feet!
Tsuruta is still on wobbly legs! Can Hellmuth Jr finish him?
Tomomi Tsuruta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tsuruta ducks under a wild hook from Hellmuth Jr.
Tsuruta seems to have recovered his senses.
Tsuruta circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Hellmuth Jr. Tsuruta falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Hellmuth Jr!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Phil Hellmuth Jr!
Phil Hellmuth Jr retains his heavyweight title!
In his post fight interview, Phil Hellmuth Jr started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: HFC 72:Tsuruta vs Milne
Date: Dec 03, 2016

#R1#
Tsuruta swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Milne misses with a looping right.
We've been hearing reports that Tsuruta has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Milne lands a jab to Tsuruta's midsection.
Milne throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tsuruta counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Milne throws a hook to the side of Tsuruta's head but Tsuruta sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Milne throws a hook but Tsuruta avoids it easily.
Milne throws a leg kick but Tsuruta sees it coming and checks it nicely.
It looked like Tsuruta was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Milne.
Milne misses with a low kick.
Milne misses the body punch #CL#
and Tsuruta holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee is keeping an eye on Milne - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Tsuruta presses Milne against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Milne lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tsuruta backwards.
Milne tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tsuruta is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Milne pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Milne tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Tsuruta misses with some punches.
Milne has a couple of punches blocked by Tsuruta.
Milne looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Milne tries a body shot but Tsuruta blocks it.
Milne misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tsuruta tries a body shot but Milne blocks it.
Milne cracks Tsuruta with a nice body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Milne.
Milne doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Milne.
Milne lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tsuruta tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tsuruta tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tsuruta tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tsuruta looking to slow down the pace here.
Milne lands a body shot.
Milne working aggressively here.
Tsuruta misses with a punch to the body.
Milne has a couple of punches blocked by Tsuruta.
Come on Tsuruta - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A nice left hand lands by Tsuruta. #T2#
Milne is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tsuruta scores with a shot to the side of Milne's head.
Milne wants to stall.
Tsuruta misses with a punch to the body.
Tsuruta throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Milnes head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tsuruta.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tsuruta stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Tsuruta misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tsuruta throws a punch but it's blocked by Milne.
Tsuruta lands a shot to the body.
Tsuruta scores with a hook to the body.
Tsuruta is working for takedown but Milne is calmly controlling the position for now.
Milne can't find room to land a body shot as Tsuruta controls the action.
A short right from Milne.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tsuruta creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tsuruta misses with a hook from the clinch.
The referee calls for Tsuruta to work.
A head punch on the inside from Milne fails to land. #T3#
Milne lands a hook that snaps the head of Tsuruta backwards.
Milne scores with a nice hook to the head.
Milne is looking to control Tsuruta's arms but Tsuruta gets an underhook and turns him. Now Milne has his back to the cage.
Tsuruta misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Milne misses with the head strike.
Tsuruta lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Milne misses with the head strike.
Milne tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tsuruta is stalling here.
Milne lands with a light punch inside.
Milne throws a punch but it's blocked by Tsuruta.
Milne is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tomomi Tsuruta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tsuruta digs a right hand underneath Milne's ribcage. Milne let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tsuruta throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Milnes head.
Milne struggles to land a body shot inside as Tsuruta controls his hands.
Tsuruta leaning his opponent against the cage.#TD#
Tsuruta gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Milne regains guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tsuruta won't allow Milne to sweep him here. #T4#
Tsuruta tries to free his leg and advance position but Milne is retaining full guard.
Tsuruta scoring with some ground and pound.
Tsuruta throws a big right hand that misses.
Milne wants to get back to his feet but Tsuruta is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Tsuruta throwing strikes but missing.
Milne utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tsuruta loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tsuruta 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.
Milne looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Tsuruta throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Milne works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tsuruta is in close to Milne's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Tsuruta distracts Milne with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
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 Tomomi Tsuruta will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Tsuruta lands a jab to Milne's midsection.
Tsuruta misses with an uppercut. Milne saw that one coming.
Milne swats away the attempt to clinch by Tsuruta.
Milne looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL2#
Milne clinches up with Tsuruta and pushes him back against the cage.
Milne tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tsuruta's elbow.
Harry Milne seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Milne misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tsuruta goes for a takedown attempt but Milne pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Tsuruta takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Milne lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Tsuruta moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Tsuruta bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tsuruta keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Milne.
Tsuruta half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Milne with a hook.
Tsuruta moves forwards but Milne connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Milne misses with a looping left.
Milne tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tsuruta showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Milne.
Tsuruta shoots in looking for a takedown but Milne manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tsuruta's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A cross from Tsuruta lands.
Tsuruta fails in his attempt to clinch. #T2#
A left lands for Milne.
Tsuruta tries to close the distance and clinch but Milne swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tsuruta ducks under a wild hook from Milne.
A counter left hand to the body from Tsuruta misses its target.
Milne misses with a right hand
and Tsuruta counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Harry Milne seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tsuruta bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Milne scores with a sloppy right hand. Tsuruta should have avoided that one.
Milne throws a hook but Tsuruta blocks it.
Tsuruta throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Milne sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big left from Milne misses.
Milne throws a lazy head kick
and Milne takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice jab there from Milne.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tsuruta looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Harry Milne is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Tsuruta fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tomomi Tsuruta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Milne keeps the fight on the outside.
Tsuruta moves out of range of the strikes.
Tsuruta keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Milne scores with a shot to the body.
Milne fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tsuruta.
The fighters circling - Milne throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Milne misses with a hook to the body
and Tsuruta counters with a lovely shot to the body.#CL2#
Milne moves into range and clinches up with Tsuruta.#T4#
Tsuruta is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Milne is defending well.
Milne has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tsuruta blocking some punches.
Tsuruta is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Milne is defending well.
Tsuruta tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Milne's elbow.
Tsuruta lands with a left to the head.
Milne blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Milne tries a body shot but Tsuruta blocks it. #BC2#
Milne breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tsuruta has a takedown stuffed.
Milne throws a head kick but Tsuruta moves out of range.
Tsuruta wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Tsuruta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Milne moves away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Milne is looking to score with low kicks.
The crowd cheers as Milne lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tsuruta doesn't seem phased though.
Milne misses with a two punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harry Milne showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Milne throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Milne lands with a shot to the body.
Milne misses with a right hand
and Milne takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Milne moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tsuruta displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Milne throws out the jab.
Tsuruta misses the shot to the body.
Milne throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tsuruta sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tsuruta looks to land a combination but Milne avoids it well.
Harry Milne 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.
Milne throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tsuruta closes this distance looking for a takedown but Milne circles away.
Milne swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Milne turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tsuruta misses the jab.#T1#
A lazy left from Milne finds it's target.
Milne moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tsuruta steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Milne.
Milne throws a series of punches but Tsuruta avoids them all with ease.
Milne fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Milne does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
It looked like Tsuruta was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Milne.
Tsuruta scores with a shot to the body. #TD#
Tsuruta shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Tsuruta was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Milne tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#T2#
Milne can't do much from the bottom here.
Tsuruta lands a few punches from side control.
Tsuruta looks up at the clock and then as Milne takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Tsuruta smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Tsuruta in side control, throwing shots but Milne defends.
Tsuruta working the ground and pound.
Milne wants to get back to his feet.
Milne tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Milne parries the strikes from Tsuruta easily there. Tsuruta is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Milne to escape.
Milne is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Tsuruta has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Milne is trying to get back to half guard.
Tsuruta is looking to take a break and control but Milne is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Tsuruta scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Milne to see if he's OK.
Milne is working to avoid the ground and pound but Tsuruta connects with a decent elbow.
Milne is looking for a sweep.
Tsuruta cracks Milne with a big elbow. #ROC#
Milne is rocked!
Tsuruta throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Milne is still in real trouble! Can Tsuruta finish him?
Tsuruta throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Milne seems to have recovered his senses.
Tsuruta looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Milne is avoiding damage well.
Tsuruta throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Tsuruta misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Milne is looking for a sweep.
Tsuruta sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Milne is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Milne has one of Tsuruta's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.#T4#
Milne is looking for a sweep.
Tsuruta landing strikes.
Milne is trying to get back to half guard.
Tsuruta sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Milne is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Milne is trying to control Tsuruta's posture but Tsuruta avoids it.
Tsuruta throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Tsuruta is chipping away with strikes.
Tsuruta tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Tomomi Tsuruta overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Milne defending against the ground and pound.
Tsuruta trying to control the action but Milne is working from the bottom.
Milne taking a bit of punishment here - Tsuruta scoring with strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tomomi Tsuruta showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tsuruta 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 29:29
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Tomomi Tsuruta!
An out of breath and clearly excited Tomomi Tsuruta thanked King of Fists for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: HFC 66: Yamamoto vs Michael
Date: Oct 29, 2016

#R1#
Tsuruta misses with a wild body shot.
Abdurahimov throws a body kick that misses
and Abdurahimov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Abdurahimov throws a big shot that misses.
A nice side step and Tsuruta releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Tsuruta misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tsuruta avoids the body shot from Abdurahimov.
Tsuruta is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Tsuruta takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Abdurahimov throws a hook but Tsuruta blocks it.
Shamil Abdurahimov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Abdurahimov tries to land a body kick#TD2#
and Tsuruta counters with a single leg into guard. Abdurahimov didn't expect that.
Abdurahimov wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Tsuruta manages to pass to side control.
Tsuruta throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tsuruta has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tsuruta lands with a punch from half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Abdurahimov has hold of Tsuruta's hands but Tsuruta slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Tsuruta 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. #T1#
Abdurahimov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tsuruta missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tsuruta throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tsuruta working the head and body with strikes.
Abdurahimov is trying to get back to full guard.
Abdurahimov is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at McElias (Russian Bears TM), so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Tsuruta is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Tsuruta lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Tsuruta lands a nice short elbow.
Tsuruta not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tsuruta missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Abdurahimov is refusing to be controlled, as Tsuruta sits in half guard. #T2#
Tsuruta throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tsuruta is nestled in close to Abdurahimov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Tsuruta is nestled in close to Abdurahimov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Tsuruta lands with a punch from half guard.
Abdurahimov taking some punishment here, with Tsuruta in his half guard. #CUT2#
It looks like Shamil Abdurahimov has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tsuruta lands strikes from half guard.#ROC2#
Abdurahimov is rocked!
Tsuruta missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tsuruta lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Oh Abdurahimov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#
Shamil Abdurahimov's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Tsuruta is looking to advance position but Abdurahimov won't allow it.
Abdurahimov seems to have got his legs back now.
Tsuruta not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Abdurahimov is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Tsuruta lands with a punch from half guard. #T3#
Tsuruta working the head and body with strikes.
Tsuruta prevents Abdurahimov from standing back up.
Tsuruta takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#CUT2#
Jeez, Shamil Abdurahimov's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tomomi Tsuruta!
After the big win, Tomomi Tsuruta made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors King of Fists and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
Shamil Abdurahimov was interviewed post fight and said 'I was robbed'.

Event: HFC 60:Tsuruta vs Hellmuth Jr
Date: Oct 01, 2016

#R1#
Tsuruta moves out of range of the strikes.
Hellmuth Jr lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CUT2#
It looks like Tomomi Tsuruta has been cut.
Hellmuth Jr throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and Tsuruta counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Tsuruta.
Hellmuth Jr is pulling down on Tsuruta's head. It's preventing any offense from Tsuruta, at least for the moment.
Hellmuth Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hellmuth Jr is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hellmuth Jr managing to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tsuruta accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tsuruta postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hellmuth Jr is adopting a defensive guard.
Tsuruta throwing strikes but missing.
Hellmuth Jr pulls Tsuruta in close to prevent any damage.
Tsuruta scoring with some ground and pound.
Tsuruta lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Tsuruta with a nice head shot there.
Tsuruta scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T2#
Tsuruta cracks Hellmuth Jr with a solid left hand.
Tsuruta wants to control from the top but Hellmuth Jr keeps moving.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hellmuth Jr can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hellmuth Jr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hellmuth Jr wants to sweep here but Tsuruta controlling him for the moment.
Tsuruta is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Tsuruta landing some decent shots from guard.
We've been hearing that Tsuruta has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Hellmuth Jr trying to control the position.
Tsuruta 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.
Tsuruta throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tsuruta is working Hellmuth Jr over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hellmuth Jr looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hellmuth Jr looking to control.
Tsuruta trying to control but Hellmuth Jr is working from the bottom.
Tsuruta throwing strikes from guard but Hellmuth Jr blocks nicely.
Tsuruta landing some decent shots from guard.
Hellmuth Jr pulls Tsuruta in close to prevent any damage.
Tsuruta postures up in Hellmuth Jr's guard and throws a big left but Hellmuth Jr blocks it.
Hellmuth Jr trying to keep a closed guard but Tsuruta is proving a slippery customer.
Hellmuth Jr seems keen to control Tsuruta's posture.
Tsuruta distracts Hellmuth Jr with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T4#
Tsuruta wants to pass the guard but Hellmuth Jr is keeping the position.
Hellmuth Jr controls Tsuruta momentarily but Tsuruta frees himself.
Hellmuth Jr managing to control the position.
Hellmuth Jr keeping moving, preventing Tsuruta from controlling successfully.
Hellmuth Jr is controlling Tsuruta's posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tsuruta loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hellmuth Jr keeping moving, preventing Tsuruta from controlling successfully.
Tsuruta postures up in Hellmuth Jr's guard and throws a big left but Hellmuth Jr blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tomomi Tsuruta dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tomomi Tsuruta's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Tsuruta slips a straight right by Hellmuth Jr.
Hellmuth Jr bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tsuruta's head backwards.
Tsuruta staying out of range there.
Tsuruta shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hellmuth Jr! But no joy.
Tsuruta gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A big right from Hellmuth Jr misses.
Tsuruta's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hellmuth Jr connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tsuruta scrambles back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD2#
Hellmuth Jr lands a big uppercut and Tsuruta crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Tsuruta looks OK. Hellmuth Jr waves Tsuruta back to his feet!#ROC2#
Tsuruta is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hellmuth Jr throws a big shot that misses.
Oh Tsuruta is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A looping hook to the body misses from Hellmuth Jr. Tsuruta does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tsuruta seems to have got his legs back now.#T1##KD2#
Hellmuth Jr lands a big right hand that sends Tsuruta crashing to the mat! Hellmuth Jr stays standing though and waves Tsuruta back to his feet!
Horrible takedown attempt by Tsuruta or perhaps it was just good defense by Hellmuth Jr, which made it look bad.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hellmuth Jr! But no joy.
Hellmuth Jr misses the jab.
A quick step to the side and Tsuruta tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#KD2#
Hellmuth Jr lands a big right hand that sends Tsuruta crashing to the mat! Hellmuth Jr stays standing though and waves Tsuruta back to his feet!
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!
Hellmuth Jr finds Tsuruta's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Tsuruta flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Hellmuth Jr lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Tsuruta will be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Phil Hellmuth Jr!
Phil Hellmuth Jr is the new heavyweight champion!
Phil Hellmuth Jr 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: HFC 56:Tsuruta vs Mahones
Date: Sep 03, 2016

#R1#
Mahones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tsuruta manages to avoid it.
Tsuruta swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mahones connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tsuruta swings for the body but Mahones moves out of range.
Mahones throws the left hand but Tsuruta avoids the punch easily.
Mahones throws a shot from downtown. Tsuruta moves away and avoids it.
Mahones loads up on a big right hand but Tsuruta slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsuruta shoots and misses
and Mahones counters with a straight right hand.
Tsuruta closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tsuruta tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mahones defends well and Tsuruta ends up having to push Mahones into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#T1#
Mahones connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tsuruta's hands.
Mahones connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tsuruta. Tsuruta circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tsuruta misses with a shot to the body
and Mahones connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Mahones throws a hook but Tsuruta blocks it.
Mahones has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Tsuruta defending well as Mahones loads up on a big left hand.
Mahones swings for the body but Tsuruta moves out of range.
Tsuruta half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Mahones throws a body shot but no joy.
Tsuruta throws the left hand but Mahones avoids the punch easily.
Mahones throws an overhand right that lands on Tsuruta's shoulder, as Tsuruta tries to avoid the shot.
Tsuruta drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mahones sprawls and moves away.#T2#
Tsuruta fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mahones appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nice cross by Tsuruta.
Stones Mahones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mahones uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mahones jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tsuruta appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Tsuruta misses with the combination.
Mahones looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL2#
Mahones moves into range and clinches up with Tsuruta.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mahones lands a nice uppercut.#T3#
Tsuruta presses Mahones against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mahones struggles to land a body shot inside as Tsuruta controls his hands. #TD#
Mahones is fighting off a takedown attempt but Tsuruta is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Mahones to the mat. Mahones regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Tsuruta won't allow Mahones to get back to his feet.
Tsuruta working some strikes from top position.
Mahones wants to stand and escape but Tsuruta is having none of it.
Mahones trying to keep a closed guard but Tsuruta is proving a slippery customer.
Tsuruta preventing the sweep.
Tsuruta connects with a couple of short punches.
Mahones looking to control.
Mahones really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tsuruta. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tsuruta trying to control the position from guard on top but Mahones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mahones working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mahones working a defensive guard but Tsuruta manages to pass into side control anyway.
Tsuruta 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.
Tsuruta cracks Mahones with a big elbow. #T4#
Tsuruta looks up at the clock and then as Mahones takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Tsuruta smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mahones can do anything to dispel that myth.
Tsuruta working away.
Tsuruta landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mahones tries to escape but Tsuruta is in control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mahones wants to control but Tsuruta postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tsuruta landing strikes.
Tsuruta cracks Mahones with a big right hand but Mahones just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go. #ROC#
Mahones is rocked!
Tsuruta scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Mahones is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Tsuruta can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tomomi Tsuruta!
Tomomi Tsuruta is the new heavyweight champion!
In defeat, Stones Mahones stepped up to the mic, saying 'That sucked... Remember to shop smart...Shop S-Mart.'.

Event: BRFC 45
Date: Jul 30, 2016

#R1#
Tsuruta fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tsuruta connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Thorn takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tsuruta misses with a hook to the body
enabling Thorn to counter with a crisp jab.
Thorn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thorn manages to avoid it.
Thorn is looking for a counter combo.
Tsuruta misses with a hook.
Tsuruta moves out of range as Thorn strikes.
A lazy left from Tsuruta finds it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsuruta scores with a body shot.
Tsuruta shoots in but Thorn avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tsuruta throws a looping overhand right but Thorn ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Tsuruta fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Thorn on the side of the head.
A shot to the liver by Tsuruta. Beautiful body shot.
Tsuruta throws a body punch but Thorn moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Thorn misses the target.
Tsuruta throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thorn lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Thorn throws out a leg kick but Tsuruta moves out of range and Thorn only half commits.
Thorn blocks a jab.
Thorn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thorn was well out of range. Poor timing from Tsuruta.
Thorn throwing a counter right hand but Tsuruta manages to avoid it.
We've been hearing reports that Thorn has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Tsuruta throws a lazy uppercut
and Thorn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tsuruta misses with a looping left.
Tomomi Tsuruta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thorn throws a quick inside leg kick. #T2#
Thorn takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Thorn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tsuruta has his takedown stuffed
and Thorn counters with a right hand to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tsuruta thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tsuruta misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Thorn to counter with a crisp jab.
Thorn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tsuruta throws out the jab.
Thorn half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Tsuruta avoids a punch combination nicely.
Thorn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thorn keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Thorn appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Damien Thorn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tomomi Tsuruta.#T3#
Thorn throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Tsuruta counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Thorn wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Tsuruta manages to pass to side control.
Tsuruta drops an elbow to the side of Thorn's head.
Tsuruta is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Tsuruta is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Tsuruta not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tsuruta throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Thorn keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T4#
Tsuruta scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Tsuruta scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Tsuruta working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Tsuruta wants to pass to mount but Thorn is defending the position.
Tsuruta thows a huge punch but Thorn dodges it nicely.
Thorn blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tsuruta.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thorn pushes Tsuruta off looking to stand but Tsuruta dives back in and keeps control.
Tsuruta looks to land a strike but Thorn avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Tsuruta postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Thorn on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Thorn tries to get out of the position.
Tsuruta content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Tsuruta loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Thorn is looking to stand up but Tsuruta isn't so interested in that idea.
Tsuruta wants to control from the top but Thorn keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tomomi Tsuruta dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Thorn ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tsuruta throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thorn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tsuruta scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Thorn avoids the body shot from Tsuruta.
Donk. Thorn catches Tsuruta right on the button with a cross.
Tsuruta has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thorn misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorn swinging wildly here.
Tsuruta cracks Thorn with a good jab.#T1#
Tsuruta stuns Thorn with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Thorn thumps Tsuruta with a low kick.
Tsuruta throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thorn looks to score with a jab to the body but Tsuruta is just out of range.
Tsuruta drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Thorn defends it well.
Thorn blocks a jab.
Tsuruta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thorn.
Thorn avoids the body shot from Tsuruta.
Thorn throws a leg kick which misses Tsuruta's front leg but catches the back leg as Tsuruta tries to avoid it.
Thorn takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Damien Thorn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tsuruta swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thorn tries to counter with a takedown but Tsuruta is quick to defend against it.
Thorn throws a nice looking combination but Tsuruta bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T2#
Tsuruta swings widly with a right hand
and Thorn counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tsuruta lands with a good body shot.
Thorn takes a swing at Tsuruta's ribcage but misses.
Tsuruta with the counter takedown but Thorn avoids it easily.
Thorn avoids the body shot from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta takes a swing at Thorn's ribcage but misses.
Thorn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tsuruta.
Thorn misses with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A swing and a miss from Tsuruta.
Thorn changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Thorn ducks under a wild hook from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta moves into range and connects with a jab.
Thorn defending well as Tsuruta loads up on a big left hand. #T3#
Tsuruta scores with a punch to the head.
Thorn throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tsuruta shoots and misses
and Thorn counters with a one-two to the body.
Thorn misses with a straight right.
Tsuruta throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tsuruta lands with an overhand left.
A shot to the liver by Tsuruta. Beautiful body shot.
Thorn lands a two punch combo.
Tsuruta darts in looking for a takedown but Thorn gets double underhooks and turns Tsuruta into the ropes.
Nice body punch from Thorn. #T4#
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!
Thorn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tsuruta.
Tsuruta scores with a nice head shot.
Tsuruta jabs Thorn to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tsuruta connects with a body shot.
Tsuruta bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Thorn tests Tsuruta's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Thorn connects with a high kick.
Tsuruta misses with a wild body shot.
Tsuruta throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A telegraphed right hand from Thorn misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Tomomi Tsuruta will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Tsuruta is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thorn.
It looked like Thorn was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Tsuruta lands with a straight right. Thorn didn't see that one coming.
Tsuruta walks into a left hand.
Tsuruta avoids the head kick by Thorn.
Thorn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tomomi Tsuruta seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thorn throws a leg kick but Tsuruta checks it.
Thorn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tsuruta throws out the jab.
Thorn cracks Tsuruta with an open hand slap.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsuruta catches Thorn with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tsuruta takes a swing at Thorn's ribcage but misses.
Tsuruta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thorn throwing a counter right hand but Tsuruta manages to avoid it.#T1#
Tsuruta looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Thorn is fending him off so far but Tsuruta persists. Nope, Thorn circles away and we're back to standing.
Thorn moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tsuruta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thorn takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tsuruta takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Thorn throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Tsuruta counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Tsuruta. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Tsuruta trying to control the position from guard on top but Thorn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tsuruta tries to free his leg and advance position but Thorn is retaining full guard. #ES#
Thorn wriggles free and stands up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tsuruta.
Thorn drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tsuruta sprawls and moves away.#T2#
Tsuruta tries to move into range but Thorn moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A slow jab from Tsuruta misses its intended target.
It looked like Thorn was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Tsuruta scores with a decent looking hook.
Tsuruta scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Thorn is looking to slow Tsuruta down with leg kicks.
Thorn looks to throw the jab but Tsuruta is out of range.
Tsuruta drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Thorn defends it well.
Thorn throws a jab but it's blocked by Tsuruta.
Good standup being displayed there by Thorn as he connects with a hook.
Tsuruta misses with a right hand
and Thorn counters with a left and a right that stings Tsuruta. #T3#
Thorn misses with an uppercut. Tsuruta saw that one coming.
Tsuruta bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Thorn's head.
Thorn misses with an uppercut.
Tsuruta misses with a hook
and Thorn counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tsuruta works Thorn's body with a nice hook.
Damien Thorn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A bone on bone clash there as Tsuruta blocks the leg kick.
Tsuruta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thorn.
Thorn tries to land a leg kick but Tsuruta saw it coming and moves away.
Thorn misses with a left hand
and Tsuruta counters with a right hand to the body.
Good shot there by Thorn.#T4#
Tsuruta slips under a jab from Thorn.
Tsuruta getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Tsuruta moves out of range as Thorn strikes.
Thorn moves out of range as Tsuruta strikes.
Thorn does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Thorn moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thorn throws a body shot but no joy.
Tsuruta fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tsuruta with a jab.#TD2#
Tsuruta decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

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 Damien Thorn.
Well Tsuruta 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight for Tomomi Tsuruta!
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Tomomi Tsuruta!
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Tomomi Tsuruta!

Tomomi Tsuruta wins by unanimous decision!

Event: BRFC 42
Date: Jul 09, 2016

#R1#
Domani staying out of range there.
Tsuruta scores with a nice right hand.
Tsuruta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Domani .
Nice defenses there by Tsuruta.
A looping hook to the body misses from Domani . Tsuruta does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tsuruta has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Domani is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Domani looks to score with a jab to the body but Tsuruta is just out of range.
Tsuruta misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tsuruta takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Eric Domani seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tsuruta fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tsuruta gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Domani looks to land a right hand but Tsuruta moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Domani avoids the body shot from Tsuruta.
Domani throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tsuruta defending well as Domani loads up on a big left hand.
Tsuruta misses the shot to the body.
Tsuruta avoids the body shot from Domani . #T1#
Domani throws a body shot but no joy.
Domani throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Domani misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Domani lands with a nice body punch.
A shot to the body from Tsuruta misses
and Tsuruta takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tsuruta defending well as Domani loads up on a big left hand.
A big left from Domani misses.
Eric Domani is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Domani throws a shot from downtown. Tsuruta moves away and avoids it.
Tsuruta swings for the body but Domani moves out of range.
Domani is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tsuruta uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Domani .
Domani swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tsuruta counters with a left to the body.
Tsuruta blocks a jab.#T2#
Tsuruta steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Domani .
Tsuruta is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Tsuruta dips to his left and cracks Domani with an uppercut!
Nice straight punches there by Domani . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Domani .
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Domani misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tsuruta.
Domani looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tsuruta. Domani does a little dance to reset his feet.
Domani connects with a body shot that sends Tsuruta's belly button to the back.
Domani jabs at Tsuruta's body.
Domani swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Domani stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tsuruta is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Domani rather than just go for the knockout.
Domani just misses with a punch to the body.
Domani misses with a hook
and Tsuruta counters with a stiff right hand.
Domani fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Domani rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tsuruta moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Domani throws a hook to the side of Tsuruta's head but Tsuruta sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T3#
A shot to the body from Tsuruta misses
and Domani connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tsuruta avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Domani just misses with a punch to the body.
Domani scores with a hook to the body. Tsuruta takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Good exchange - Domani coming out on top.
Tsuruta on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tsuruta listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tsuruta staying out of range there.
Domani throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tsuruta counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tsuruta swings away with a body shot that misses
and Domani counters with a stiff right hand.
Domani misses the jab.
Tsuruta scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tsuruta clobbers Domani with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T4#
Domani fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tsuruta manages to avoid it.
Tsuruta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Domani manages to avoid it.
Domani throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tsuruta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Domani pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Domani swings away with a body shot that misses
and Tsuruta counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Domani dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Domani misses the jab.
Domani throws a body shot but no joy.
Tsuruta cracks a nice hook into Domani 's ribs.
Domani throws a lazy uppercut
and Tsuruta counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Domani just misses with a punch to the body.
Tsuruta drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Domani defends it well.
A lazy left from Domani finds it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Domani dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Domani misses with a wild body shot.
Domani looks to score with a jab to the body but Tsuruta is just out of range.
Domani throws an overhand right that lands on Tsuruta's shoulder, as Tsuruta tries to avoid the shot.
Domani staying out of range there.
Good standup being displayed there by Domani as he connects with a hook.#CL#
Domani forces Tsuruta back against the ropes and clinches.
Tsuruta softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Tsuruta digs a right hand underneath Domani 's ribcage. Domani let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Domani throws a punch but it's blocked by Tsuruta. #BC#
Domani 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tsuruta walks into a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsuruta throws out a loose jab but Domani uses good head movement to avoid it.
Domani misses with a right hand
and Tsuruta counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Domani throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tsuruta throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Domani throws a body punch but Tsuruta moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Domani .
Domani takes one on the button.
Domani takes a swing at Tsuruta's ribcage but misses.
Domani lands with a shot to the body.
Tsuruta ducks under a wild hook from Domani .
Tsuruta changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Domani throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And Tsuruta tries to counter it with a takedown but Domani pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Domani throws a sloppy body shot
and Tsuruta counters with a stiff right hand.
Domani scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Tsuruta takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Domani throws a poor cross that misses
and Tsuruta counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#TD2#
Tsuruta changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Domani looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Domani tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tsuruta wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Tsuruta scores with a couple of short elbows.#T2#
Tsuruta is putting a hurting on Domani here, landing some big shots from side control.
Tsuruta trying to control the position but Domani is working away.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Domani tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tsuruta wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Tsuruta landing strikes.
Tsuruta connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Domani some visible discomfort.
Domani on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Domani tries to get out of the position.
Tsuruta misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Tsuruta scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Domani to see if he's OK.
Tsuruta in side control lands a decent elbow.
Domani is looking to regain half guard here but Tsuruta keeps moving and retains side control.
Tsuruta working the ground and pound.
Tsuruta working the ground and pound.#ROC2#
Domani is rocked!
Tsuruta crunches a massive hammerfist down on Domani - he's out! Tsuruta Holds back on further strikes and jumps to his feet to celebrate with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Tomomi Tsuruta!

Event: BRFC 40
Date: Jun 18, 2016

#R1#
Smith takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Smith throws an off balance right hand
and Tsuruta counters with a stiff right hand.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Smith connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tsuruta momentarily. #CUT#
It looks like Tomomi Tsuruta has been cut.
Smith throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tsuruta sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tsuruta looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tsuruta throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
Tsuruta lands with a nice body punch.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tsuruta. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tsuruta was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Tsuruta throws a shot to the body. #T1#
Smith misses with a looping left.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Smith looks to land a left hand but Tsuruta moved out of range nicely.
Tsuruta has his takedown stuffed
and Smith counters with a straight right hand.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Smith misses the body punch
enabling Tsuruta to counter with a crisp jab.
Smith throws a jab when Tsuruta was well out of range.
Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by Tsuruta. #T2#
Smith misses with a combination
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smith swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smith avoids the body shot from Tsuruta.
A little feinted left hand from Smith on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Smith throws the left hand but Tsuruta avoids the punch easily.
Tsuruta just misses with a punch to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target.
Smith throws a right hand that misses
and Tsuruta counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tsuruta fails with the takedown.#T3#
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tsuruta.
Tsuruta is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Smith lands a nice shot to the body.
Tsuruta thuds a left hand into Smith's body.#TD2#
Tsuruta shoots in and bounces Smith off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Smith on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Smith tries to get out of the position.
Tsuruta passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Smith can't do much from the bottom here.
Tsuruta connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Smith some visible discomfort.
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.#T4#
Tsuruta landing a few strikes.
Smith holds on to Tsuruta's head and controls the position momentarily.
Tsuruta working away.
Smith is trying to improve his position.
Smith parries the strikes from Tsuruta easily there. Tsuruta is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Smith to escape.
Tsuruta creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
You can see the frustration on Smith's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Tsuruta working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Smith takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Smith tries to improve position but can't.
Tsuruta landing strikes.
Tsuruta has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tsuruta landing strikes.
Smith wants to control but Tsuruta postures up.
Tsuruta scores with a couple of short elbows.
Smith takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tomomi Tsuruta dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tomomi Tsuruta's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Smith takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Smith lands with a hook. Tsuruta tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Smith throws a hook to the side of Tsuruta's head but Tsuruta sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tsuruta drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Smith defends it well.
Tsuruta takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tsuruta swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Tsuruta is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Smith rather than just go for the knockout.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Smith looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tsuruta makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#CL2#
Tsuruta gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Smith is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.#T1#
Smith working aggressively here.
Smith wants to break free but Tsuruta has control.
Tsuruta taking a breather.
Tsuruta misses with a body punch.
Smith is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Tsuruta. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Smith tries to circle away but Tsuruta has him pinned against the ropes.
Come on Tsuruta - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A right hand to the body from Tsuruta. #TD2#
Tsuruta tightens his grip and picks Smith up, before dumping him to the ground. Smith manages to land in guard.
Tsuruta scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Tsuruta scoring with punches to the head and body.
Tsuruta throwing strikes from guard but Smith blocks nicely.
Tsuruta with a nice head shot there.
Tsuruta makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#ROC2#
Smith is rocked!
Tsuruta has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tsuruta loads up on a big left hand. Smith felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Tsuruta looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Smith can't hide his disappointment, as Tsuruta celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tomomi Tsuruta!

Event: BRFC 37
Date: May 28, 2016

#R1#
Tsuruta swings for the body but Pandahammer moves out of range.
Pandahammer fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A low kick from Pandahammer misses #TD#
and Tsuruta counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Tsuruta.
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.
Tsuruta throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pandahammer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tsuruta trying to control the position from guard on top but Pandahammer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tsuruta throwing strikes from guard but Pandahammer blocks nicely.
Pandahammer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsuruta is looking to work some ground and pound but Pandahammer has wrist control.
Tsuruta content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Tsuruta working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Tsuruta 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.
Pandahammer wants to control but Tsuruta passes easily into half guard. #T1#
Pandahammer trying to hold on to Tsuruta's head to control him but Tsuruta postures up.
Still in half guard, Tsuruta seems content to control.
Tsuruta wants to control but Pandahammer is keeping him busy.
Tsuruta sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pandahammer defending well though.
We've been hearing that Tsuruta has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Pandahammer wants to improve his position but Tsuruta is controlling well.
Tsuruta thows a huge punch but Pandahammer dodges it nicely.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Pandahammer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta working over Pandahammer with some ground and pound. Pandahammer looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Pandahammer blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tsuruta.
Pandahammer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tsuruta. #T2#
Tsuruta with the ground and pound but Pandahammer uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Pandahammer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tsuruta stopping the sweep attempt from Pandahammer.
Tsuruta postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tsuruta is working Pandahammer over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Tsuruta is looking to work some ground and pound but Pandahammer has wrist control.
Tsuruta throws a big elbow that misses.
Tsuruta working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Pandahammer's head.
Pandahammer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tsuruta throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pandahammer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pandahammer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pandahammer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pandahammer told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#T3#
Tsuruta works over Pandahammer with some ground and pound from guard.
Pandahammer is trying to keep Tsuruta in close.
Tsuruta is working Pandahammer over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Tsuruta keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Pandahammer's head.
Tsuruta scoring with some ground and pound.
Tsuruta trying to control the position from guard on top but Pandahammer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tsuruta scoring with punches to the head and body.
Tsuruta scoring with punches to the head and body.
Tsuruta trying to control the position from guard on top but Pandahammer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Tsuruta passes into half guard.
Tsuruta throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tsuruta sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pandahammer defending well though.
Tsuruta controlling the action here.
Pandahammer trying to control from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pandahammer is looking to improve his position.
Tsuruta thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pandahammer's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tomomi Tsuruta dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Pandahammer scores with a nice strike.
Tsuruta scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tsuruta steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pandahammer.
Tsuruta tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pandahammer sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tsuruta somewhat.
Pandahammer feints a counter leg kick.
Tsuruta closes the distance and clinches up with Pandahammer, looking for a takedown. Tsuruta pushes Pandahammer against the ropes but Pandahammer circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Pandahammer replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Tsuruta blocks it well.
Pandahammer avoids the body shot from Tsuruta.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pandahammer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tsuruta manages to avoid it.
Nice straight punches there by Pandahammer. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Pandahammer.
Tsuruta lands an overhand right.#T1#
Tsuruta walks into a jab.#CUT2#
It looks like Tomomi Tsuruta has been cut.
A low kick from Pandahammer is predictable there #TD#
and Tsuruta counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Tsuruta trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tsuruta stays in close to Pandahammer's body and controls the position.
Tsuruta keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Pandahammer's head.
Tsuruta throwing strikes but missing.
Tsuruta is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pandahammer can do to turn this around?
Tsuruta is looking to work some ground and pound but Pandahammer has wrist control.
Pandahammer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tsuruta missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tsuruta makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Tomomi Tsuruta overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Pandahammer bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tsuruta's guard. #REVB#
Tsuruta is trying to keep Pandahammer in close.
Tsuruta looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tsuruta lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tsuruta loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tsuruta working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Tsuruta makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Tsuruta is looking to pass into half guard but Pandahammer pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Pandahammer is in guard.#REVB#
Tsuruta 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.#T3#
Tsuruta thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Tsuruta bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pandahammer's guard. #REVR#
Pandahammer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pandahammer looking to control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tsuruta accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tsuruta is looking to work some ground and pound but Pandahammer has wrist control.
Tsuruta landing some decent shots from guard. #T4#
Tsuruta trying to control but Pandahammer is working from the bottom.
Tsuruta throws a big elbow that misses.
Tsuruta with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tsuruta landing with the ground and pound.
Tsuruta wants to control from the top but Pandahammer keeps moving.
Tsuruta postures up.
Tsuruta landing with the ground and pound.
Tsuruta works over Pandahammer with some ground and pound from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tomomi Tsuruta dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tomomi Tsuruta's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Tsuruta ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pandahammer tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pandahammer throws an off balance right hand
and Tsuruta cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pandahammer throws a low kick but Tsuruta moves out of range easily.
Pandahammer throws a body kick that misses.
Pandahammer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tsuruta.
Tsuruta scores with a nice right hand.
Tsuruta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pandahammer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsuruta scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pandahammer doesn't seem bothered though.
Pandahammer shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Pandahammer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tsuruta.
Giorgi Pandahammer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Tsuruta cracks Pandahammer with an open hand slap.
Tsuruta throws a body punch but Pandahammer moves out of range.
A lazy body kick from Pandahammer
and Tsuruta counters with a nice body shot.
Pandahammer misses the shot to the body.
Tsuruta attempts a counter takedown but Pandahammer avoids it well and moves away.
Pandahammer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tsuruta. #CL2#
Pandahammer moves into the clinch.
Tsuruta digs a right hand into Pandahammer's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pandahammer's gas tank.
Pandahammer misses with a punch to the body.
Pandahammer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pandahammer lands a nice uppercut.
Tsuruta wants to take the fight to the mat but Pandahammer manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Pandahammer pushes Tsuruta back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Giorgi Pandahammer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Pandahammer misses with the head strike.
A nice left hand lands by Pandahammer.
Pandahammer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tsuruta blocks a body shot from Pandahammer.
Tsuruta goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Tsuruta breaks from the clinch.
Pandahammer throws a hook to the side of Tsuruta's head but Tsuruta sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tomomi Tsuruta is winning the standup battle so far.
Pandahammer takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Pandahammer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tsuruta was well out of range. Poor timing from Pandahammer.
A slow jab from Pandahammer misses its intended target.
Tsuruta is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Pandahammer throws a jab when Tsuruta was well out of range.
Tsuruta misses with a straight right.
Pandahammer pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tsuruta is out of range and Pandahammer settles back down. #T3#
Pandahammer misses with an uppercut.
Tsuruta attempts a counter takedown but Pandahammer avoids it well and moves away.
Pandahammer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tsuruta counters with a straight right hand.
Pandahammer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pandahammer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pandahammer misses with a head kick.
Tsuruta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tsuruta shoots in and drives through. Pandahammer sprawls well.#TD#
Tsuruta shoots in and gets a takedown into Pandahammer's guard.
Tsuruta working some strikes from top position.
Pandahammer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pandahammer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tomomi Tsuruta is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Tsuruta trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tsuruta not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Tsuruta trying to control but Pandahammer is working from the bottom.
Pandahammer striking off his back but it's not causing Tsuruta any problems.
Tsuruta trying to control but Pandahammer is working from the bottom.
Pandahammer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tsuruta is one step ahead there.
Tsuruta trying to control but Pandahammer is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

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 Tomomi Tsuruta.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tsuruta, 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Tomomi Tsuruta!
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Tomomi Tsuruta!
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Tomomi Tsuruta!

Tomomi Tsuruta wins by unanimous decision!

Event: BRFC 34
Date: May 07, 2016

#R1##CL#
Akhmedov drives through and clinches with Tsuruta against the ropes.
Tsuruta lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Akhmedov.
Akhmedov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tsuruta struggles to land a body shot inside as Akhmedov controls his hands.
Tsuruta keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Akhmedov's efforts to push away.
Tsuruta tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tsuruta can't find room to land a body shot as Akhmedov controls the action.
Akhmedov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tsuruta can't find room to land a body shot as Akhmedov controls the action.
Akhmedov is trying to force a seperation but Tsuruta has the dominant position.
Tsuruta lands a hook to the side of the head.
Akhmedov tries to break the clinch but Tsuruta is controlling the position.
Tsuruta looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Tsuruta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Akhmedov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Akhmedov prevents a body shot from Tsuruta. #T1#
Tsuruta has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Akhmedov after a bit of a struggle.
Akhmedov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tsuruta has him pressed against the ropes.
Tsuruta misses with some punches.
Akhmedov stops a takedown attempt from Tsuruta.
Akhmedov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've been hearing reports that Akhmedov has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Akhmedov can't break the clinch. #TD2#
Tsuruta gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Tsuruta is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Akhmedov!
Akhmedov is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Tsuruta controlling his opponent.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Tsuruta working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Tsuruta 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.
Akhmedov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tsuruta on the ground.
Tsuruta scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Akhmedov?
Tsuruta with a couple of short strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tsuruta lands a big shot there that rocks Akhmedov but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Tsuruta raining down shots from the mount!#T2#
Tsuruta lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Akhmedov hang on?
Tsuruta in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Akhmedov is trying to get to the ropes to help him get back to his feet.
Tsuruta putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
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.
Akhmedov is trying to get to the ropes to help him get back to his feet.
Tsuruta looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here. #ROC2#
Akhmedov is rocked!
Tsuruta postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Akhmedov out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Tsuruta goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Tomomi Tsuruta!

Event: GENERATION #13
Date: Apr 02, 2016

#R1#
A shot to the liver by Tsuruta. Beautiful body shot.
Tsuruta tries to close the distance and clinch up but Black swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tsuruta uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Black.
Black tries to land a leg kick but Tsuruta saw it coming and moves away.
Tsuruta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Black lands a head shot.
Black uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tsuruta.
A nice combination there by Tsuruta.
Black keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tsuruta.
Black half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Tsuruta. Those never looked like landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsuruta swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Black fails in his attempt to clinch.
A nice side step and Tsuruta releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#CL#
Tsuruta tries to keep at a distance but Black has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tsuruta lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Black backwards. #T1#
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Tsuruta takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Tsuruta goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Black tries to throw a body punch but Tsuruta avoids it by throwing Black back against the cage.
Tsuruta blocks a body shot from Black.
Tsuruta stalling against the cage.
Tsuruta has a couple of punches blocked by Black.
Tsuruta tries a body shot but Black blocks it.
Tsuruta lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Black.
Tsuruta misses with a body punch.
Black misses with a punch on the inside.
Tsuruta scores with a shoulder strike.
Black blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Black lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tsuruta holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Black fails to land.
Tsuruta lands a left hand.
Black lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tsuruta backwards.
Tsuruta wants to stall.
A short right from Black on the inside. #T2#
Black tries to work over Tsuruta's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Black lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tsuruta backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Black misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tsuruta tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Black's elbow.
Tsuruta tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Black misses with a punch to the body.
Black lands a nice shot to the body.
Tsuruta looks winded!
A short left from Black.
Black lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tsuruta prevents a body shot from Black.
Tsuruta blocks a body shot from Black.
Tsuruta prevents a body shot from Black.
Black lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Black misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Black goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tsuruta misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Black.
Tsuruta looking to stall.
Tsuruta will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Black up against the cage.#T3#
Black lands a shot to the body.
A shot in the inside from Black.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Black.
Black pushes Tsuruta against the cage. Black is working some dirty boxing. Black pushes off with a quick right hook! Tsuruta goes down! Tsuruta tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Black moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rod Black!
Rod Black retains his heavyweight title!

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