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Event: Striking Masters 12     
Date:   Mar 07, 2020
#R1##CL2#
Rram rushes Kovingten and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A shot in the inside from Rram.
Kovingten is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Kovingten tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kovingten tries a body shot but Rram blocks it.
Rram lands with a short shot to the head.
Rram misses with a body punch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kovingten swings wildly with an uppercut but Rram uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kovingten trying to stall but Rram improves his position.
Kovingten tries to stall but Rram uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A left hand lands to the body for Rram.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovingten tries a body shot but Rram blocks it.
Kovingten fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
I was talking to Kovingten's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Rram stalls.
Rram is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kovingten is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T1#
Kovingten lands a body shot.
Kovingten pushes Rram back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kovingten trying to stall but Rram improves his position.
Rram using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kovingten has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rram can't find room to land a body shot as Kovingten controls the action.
Rram blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Kovingten on the inside.
Rram can't find room to land a body shot as Kovingten controls the action.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kovingten.
Kovingten taking a breather.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kovingten.
Kovingten misses with a punch to the body.
Kovingten misses with some punches.
Kovingten is looking to control Rram's arms but Rram gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kovingten has his back to the ropes.
Rram scores with a shot to the side of Kovingten's head.
Rram taking a breather.
Kovingten has a couple of punches blocked by Rram. #T2#
Kovingten looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kovingten throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Rram fails to land.
Rram misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kovingten tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rram is looking to control Kovingten's arms but Kovingten gets an underhook and turns him. Now Rram has his back to the ropes.
Kovingten working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rram fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kovingten misses with some punches.
Kovingten misses with the head strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Rram using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kovingten has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rram throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kovingten blocks it with crossed arms.
Rram misses with a punch to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Kovingten.
Rram struggles to land a body shot inside as Kovingten controls his hands.
Rram struggles to land a body shot inside as Kovingten controls his hands.
Rram swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kovingten tries to work over Rram's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Kovingten misses with an elbow strike.
Kovingten makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rram blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kovingten scores with a shot to the side of Rram's head.
Kovingten tries to work over Rram's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rram slowing the pace effectively.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Kovingten fails to land.
Rram blocking some punches.
Rram doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rram misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kovingten misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rram lands a nice shot to the body.
Kovingten tries a body shot but Rram blocks it.
Rram displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kovingten up against the ropes.
Rram trying to control the position but instead, Kovingten has worked for underhooks and has pushed Rram into the ropes.
Kovingten tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Rram misses with a punch to the body.
Kovingten lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rram goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rram avoids a wild elbow strike from Kovingten.
Kovingten lands a body punch.
Kovingten misses with some punches.
A short left from Rram.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kovingten trying to stall but Rram improves his position.
Kovingten tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kovingten lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Rram misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rram throws a head punch that misses.
Kovingten scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rram tries to throw a body punch but Kovingten avoids it by throwing Rram back against the ropes.
Kovingten misses with the head strike.
Kovingten trying to stall but Rram improves his position.
Rram misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kyle Kovingten dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Kovingten takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kovingten is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rram can do to turn this around?
Kovingten slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nosyaj Rram seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kovingten displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rram throws out the jab.
Kovingten misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kovingten scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kovingten jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rram has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Kovingten is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rram.
A little jabbing left from Rram on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A clash of legs there as Kovingten blocks the low kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Rram.
Rram misses the shot to the body.
A punch combination from Kovingten misses.
Rram now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nice defenses there by Rram.
Rram throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kovingten works the jab 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!
Rram throws a right and a left that Kovingten avoids nicely. #CL#
Kovingten has closed the distance and engaged Rram in a clinch.
Rram blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kovingten blocks an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Kovingten. #T1#
Kovingten throws a punch but it's blocked by Rram.
Rram avoiding damage.
Kovingten doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rram lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kovingten lands an elbow inside.
Rram throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kovingtens head.
Kovingten lands with a left to the head.
Kovingten comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#
It looks like Nosyaj Rram has been cut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kovingten.
Kovingten misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kovingten is trying to stall.
Kovingten lands an uppercut.
Rram misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kovingten creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rram's defenses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kovingten is trying to maintain a safe position but Rram gets an underhook and turns Kovingten into the ropes.#T2#
Rram blocks a body shot from Kovingten.
Kovingten is trying to maintain a safe position but Rram gets an underhook and turns Kovingten into the ropes.
Kovingten is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Rram lands with a short shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A right hand to the body from Rram.
Kovingten scores with a shot to the side of Rram's head.
Kovingten lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rram fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Rram.
Kovingten throws a head punch that misses.
Rram gets through Kovingten's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rram lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rram lands a nice uppercut.
Kyle Kovingten has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kovingten tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rram tries to throw a body punch but Kovingten avoids it by throwing Rram back against the ropes.
Rram doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rram misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kovingten tries to throw a body punch but Rram avoids it by throwing Kovingten back against the ropes. #T3#
A head punch on the inside from Kovingten fails to land.
Kovingten throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kovingten misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rram scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rram throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kovingten blocks it with crossed arms.
Rram blocks an elbow strike from Kovingten.
Kovingten blocks a body shot from Rram.
Kovingten lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rram backwards.
Rram misses with a short punch on the inside.
The referee calls for Kovingten to work.
Rram tries a knee to the head but Kovingten blocks it.
Rram blocks a body shot from Kovingten.
Rram tries to stall but Kovingten uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Rram misses with the head strike.
Kovingten content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kovingten misses with a punch on the inside.
Kovingten lands a left hand. #T4#
Rram lands with a short shot to the head.
Kovingten lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kovingten lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rram backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rram taking a breather.
Kovingten misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kovingten swings wildly with an uppercut but Rram uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kovingten lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rram pushes Kovingten back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rram taking a breather.
Kovingten misses with some punches.
Rram throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kovingten scores with a shoulder strike.
Rram prevents a body shot from Kovingten.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kovingten misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rram lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kovingten digs a right hand underneath Rram's ribcage. Rram let out a lung full of air as it connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kyle Kovingten dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nosyaj Rram's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Kovingten takes a swing at Rram's ribcage but misses.
Kovingten circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rram fails to land with a series of punches.
Rram just misses with a punch to the body.
Kovingten misses with a looping left.
Kovingten fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rram on the side of the head.
Rram keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice body punch from Rram.
Kovingten tries to clinch there but Rram circles away.
Jab by Rram.
Kovingten takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kovingten pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rram lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rram avoids the body shot from Kovingten.
Kovingten takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kovingten swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rram.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rram scores with a nice right hand. #CL2#
Rram clinches up against the ropes.
Rram working aggressively here. #T1#
Kovingten is trying to stall.
Rram tries to work over Kovingten's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kovingten tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rram fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rram swings wildly with an uppercut but Kovingten uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kovingten swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rram tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kovingten's elbow.
Kovingten tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kovingten lands with a right to the head.
Rram blocking some punches.
Kovingten lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Rram lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Kovingten misses with some punches.
Nice body punch from Kovingten - that landed with a thud.
Kovingten pushes Rram back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kovingten as Rram tries to tie him up. #T2#
Kovingten lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rram backwards.
Rram wants to stall.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Rram lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kovingten.
Kovingten lands a body punch.
Kovingten is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kovingten lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rram backwards.
Rram tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kovingten's elbow.
Kovingten has a couple of punches blocked by Rram.
Kovingten wants to stall.
Rram swings wildly with an uppercut but Kovingten uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kovingten's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch on the inside from Rram fails to land.
Kovingten creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T3#
Kovingten has Rram pressed against the ropes.
Rram swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rram lands a right hand.
Kovingten misses with some punches.
Good body shot from Kovingten.
Rram is trying to stall.
A short body shot lands from Rram as the two fighters clinch.
Rram misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kovingten tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kovingten throws a punch but it's blocked by Rram.
Rram is leaning against Kovingten and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kovingten throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Rram lands a body shot.
Rram makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kovingten tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Kovingten tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rram tries to stall but Kovingten uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Rram misses with the head strike.
Kovingten misses with a punch on the inside.
Rram tries to throw a body punch but Kovingten avoids it by throwing Rram back against the ropes.
Kovingten lands an uppercut.
Rram is trying to stall.
Rram lands with a short shot to the head.
Rram 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.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kovingten.
Nice body punch from Rram - that landed with a thud.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kovingten takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rram.
Kovingten lands a hook that snaps the head of Rram backwards.
Kovingten misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Nosyaj Rram just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Nosyaj Rram's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Kovingten chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rram misses the shot to the body.
A big right from Rram misses.
Nosyaj Rram is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rram scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Kovingten thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rram is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kovingten with a body shot.
Kovingten throws a low kick but Rram avoids it.
Rram lands with an uppercut that bounces Kovingten off the ropes and back into range.
Rram connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CL#
Kovingten moves into the clinch.
Rram misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Kovingten fails to land.
Rram stalling against the ropes.
Kovingten takes a shot to the head.
Kovingten lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rram.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kovingten.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kovingten misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rram tries to throw a body punch but Kovingten avoids it by throwing Rram back against the ropes. #T1#
Kovingten is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Kovingten lands a shoulder strike.
Rram lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rram lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kovingten lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kovingten misses with the head strike.
Kovingten digs a right hand into Rram's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rram's gas tank.
Kovingten lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rram is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Rram fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kovingten lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kovingten can't find room to land a body shot as Rram controls the action.
Rram goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kovingten lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rram backwards.
A short left from Kovingten. #ROC#
Rram is rocked!
Rram blocks an uppercut.
Rram is still on wobbly legs! Can Kovingten finish him?
Kovingten blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rram seems to have recovered his senses.#T2#
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kovingten throws a head punch that misses.
Rram tries a knee to the head but Kovingten blocks it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Rram swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kovingten doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rram struggles to land a body shot inside as Kovingten controls his hands.
Kovingten throws a head punch that misses.
Kovingten goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kovingten misses with some punches.
Rram blocks an elbow strike from Kovingten.
Kovingten can't find room to land a body shot as Rram controls the action.
Kovingten stalling in the clinch but Rram improves position.
Rram is looking to control Kovingten's arms but Kovingten gets an underhook and turns him. Now Rram has his back to the ropes.
Rram tries to stall but Kovingten uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Rram with an attempt at a knee that misses. #T3#
Kovingten digs a right hand underneath Rram's ribcage. Rram let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right hook to the body lands for Kovingten.
Kovingten misses with some punches.
Rram tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kovingten throws a punch but it's blocked by Rram.
A right hook to the body lands for Kovingten.
Kovingten tries to stall but Rram uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A hook to the body from Rram.
Rram blocks an uppercut.
Rram misses with some punches.
Rram takes a shot to the head.
Kovingten tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kovingten struggles to land a body shot inside as Rram controls his hands.
Kovingten can't find room to land a body shot as Rram controls the action.
Rram lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice elbow from Kovingten.
Stalling in the clinch from Rram. #T4#
Rram doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kovingten manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kovingten lands a right hand.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Rram lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kovingten scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rram tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kovingten creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rram's defenses.
Kovingten trying to stall but Rram improves his position.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kovingten lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rram is struggling to control the position.
Kovingten throws a punch but it's blocked by Rram.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kyle Kovingten had his way with Nosyaj Rram in that round.
The cut man is working on Nosyaj Rram's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
Kovingten tries to clinch there but Rram circles away.
Kovingten throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kovingten throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rram. #CL2#
Kovingten tries to keep at a distance but Rram has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kovingten lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rram backwards.
Rram working aggressively here.
Rram lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kovingten backwards.
Rram tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rram swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kovingten.
A nice left hand lands by Kovingten.
Rram working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rram throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kovingten blocks it with crossed arms.
Kovingten misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rram misses with a hook from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kovingten blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
Rram looking to slow down the pace here.
Rram is trying to maintain a safe position but Kovingten gets an underhook and turns Rram into the ropes.
Kovingten's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kovingten lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rram scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch on the inside from Kovingten fails to land.
Kovingten just leaning against Rram, taking a breather.
Kovingten digs a right hand into Rram's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rram's gas tank.
Rram is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Kovingten misses with a body punch.
Kovingten tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rram's elbow.
Rram blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rram fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rram throws a punch but it's blocked by Kovingten.
Rram lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kovingten fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rram blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
Kovingten lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rram backwards.
Kovingten scores with a hook to the body.
Kovingten lands an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Kovingten as the two fighters clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kovingten blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kovingten lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Kovingten creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rram looking to stall.
Kovingten lands a left hand.
Rram looking to slow down the pace here.
A short uppercut from Kovingten.
Rram leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Rram lands an uppercut.#T3#
Stalling in the clinch from Rram.
Kovingten blocking some punches.
Rram blocks an uppercut.
Kovingten lands with a light punch inside.
Rram misses with some punches.
Rram blocks a body shot from Kovingten.
Kovingten stalling in the clinch but Rram improves position.
Kovingten goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kovingten misses with a punch to the body.
Rram blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kovingten wants to stall.
Kovingten has Rram pressed against the ropes.
Good body shot from Kovingten.
Rram lands a right hand.
A right hand to the body from Kovingten.
Kyle Kovingten is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Kovingten has a couple of punches blocked by Rram.
Rram tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rram swings wildly with an uppercut but Kovingten uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kovingten as Rram tries to tie him up.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kovingten - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Nosyaj Rram has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rram tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kovingten blocks a body shot from Rram.
Rram lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kovingten presses Rram against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kyle Kovingten showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kovingten 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 50:46
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 49:46
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kyle Kovingten!

Kyle Kovingten is the new super heavyweight champion!
Kyle Kovingten 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: Striking Masters 9     
Date:   Feb 08, 2020
#R1#
Nagata misses with a wild body shot.
Rram takes a swing at Nagata 's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Nagata was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rram.
Rram misses the jab.
Rram on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Rram misses the shot to the body.
Nagata tried to counter with a leg kick but Rram avoided it.
Rram scores with a leg kick. #CL2#
Rram rushes Nagata and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Nagata misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nagata tries to work over Rram's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nagata is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Nagata controlling the action here for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagata prevents a body shot from Rram.
Nagata misses with the head strike.
Nagata prevents a body shot from Rram. #T1#
Rram stalling in the clinch but Nagata improves position.
Rram blocks an uppercut.
Rram blocking some punches.
Rram misses with a punch on the inside.
Nagata stalling in the clinch.
Nagata misses with the head strike.
Rram is trying to stall.
Nagata throws a punch but it's blocked by Rram.
I was talking to Nagata 's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Nagata misses with some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Nagata .
Nagata taking a breather.
Rram scores with a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Rram - that landed with a thud. #T2#
Rram holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rram.
Rram working aggressively here.
Rram throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rram lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nagata backwards.
Rram looking to throw knees to the head but Nagata is blocking nicely.
Nagata can't find room to land a body shot as Rram controls the action.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nagata .
Nagata blocks an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rram lands with a short shot to the head.
Rram blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rram lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nagata .
Rram gets through Nagata 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nagata blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nosyaj Rram dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Nagata misses with a double jab.
Rram feints and then cracks Nagata 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nagata down.
Rram misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rram is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Nagata .#CUT#
It looks like Nosyaj Rram has been cut.
Nagata moves out of range as Rram throws a body kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rram looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nagata throws a right hand that misses
enabling Rram to counter with a crisp jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Rram as he connects with a hook.
Rram tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Nagata manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nagata takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A low kick from Rram is predictable there
and Nagata counters with a nice body shot.
Rram takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
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!
Rram missing with a left hand there. Nagata was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little feinted left hand from Nagata on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rram misses with a few strikes there.
Rram moves in looking to clinch but Nagata pushes him off.
Nagata half committed to a counter leg kick.#T1#
The fighters circling - Nagata throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rram misses the jab.
Nosyaj Rram is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nagata just misses with a punch to the body.
A leg kick checked by Nagata .
Rram thows a leg kick but Nagata checks it
and Nagata connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
An inside leg kick lands from Rram.
Rram connects with a crisp jab.
Nagata pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rram throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rram tries to clinch but Nagata moves out of range.
Nagata digs a good body shot into Rram's ribs.
Nagata throws a hook to the side of Rram's head but Rram sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nagata takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rram swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
An attempted straight right counter from Nagata misses the target.
Nagata defending well as Rram loads up on a big left hand.
Nosyaj Rram seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rram misses with a body shot. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rram misses with a body shot.
Nagata went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Rram misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Nagata cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nagata throws a jab but it's blocked by Rram.
Nagata scores with a leg kick.
Nagata keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Nagata misses the target.
Rram looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL2#
Rram gets a clinch.
Rram misses with the head strike.
Nagata throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rrams head.
Rram tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Rram.
Nagata pushes Rram back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rram.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nagata has a couple of punches blocked by Rram.
Rram tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
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 Yuji Nagata will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nosyaj Rram's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Nagata swats away the attempt to clinch by Rram.
Rram ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nagata moves away.
Rram works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rram blocks a jab.
Rram lands a slapping body shot.
Rram connects with a looping right hand.
Sloppy strikes from Rram. Those never looked like landing.
Rram slips a jab from Nagata .
Nagata looks to land a right hand but Rram moved out of range.
Nagata on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagata keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rram smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rram tries to clinch up.
Rram shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Nagata eats them both and turns towards Rram to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Rram swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nagata .#T1#
Rram tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nagata is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Rram has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nagata thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Rram!
Rram throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nagata makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Rram really felt that one!
Rram throws a front kick that sends Nagata stumbling back into the ropes.
Nagata takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rram throws a jab but it's blocked by Nagata .
Nagata was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nagata throws a leg kick which misses Rram's front leg but catches the back leg as Rram tries to avoid it.
Rram swings widly with a right hand
and Nagata makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nagata . #CL2#
Rram closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rram misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rram tries to throw a body punch but Nagata avoids it by throwing Rram back against the ropes.
Nagata working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rram swings wildly with an uppercut but Nagata uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
A right handed body shot lands from Nagata .
Rram will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Nagata up against the ropes.
Nagata throws a head punch that misses.
Rram misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Rram - that landed with a thud.
Nagata presses Rram against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nagata blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nagata tries a body shot but Rram blocks it.
Nagata misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nagata stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC#
Nagata pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nosyaj Rram comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rram 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 George Francis scores the fight 28:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nosyaj Rram!

A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Nosyaj Rram made sure he mentioned Urban Fighter, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

 

Event: SAFO Sunday Funday     
Date:   Dec 29, 2019
#R1#
Nobody throws a jab when Rram was well out of range.
The crowd cheers as Rram lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nobody doesn't seem phased though.
Rram tries to clinch up but Nobody circles away and keeps his distance.
Rram lunges at Nobody with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nobody's hand.
Nobody stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rram.
Rram doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Good exchange - Nobody coming out on top.
Nobody misses with a double jab.
Rram ducks right into an uppercut from Nobody.
A shot to the liver by Rram. Beautiful body shot.
Rram tries to clinch but Nobody moves out of range.
Rram misses with a series of wild punches.
Nobody feinted with a counter takedown.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rram tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nobody was well out of range. Poor timing from Rram.
Rram throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nobody stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nobody throws a head kick but Rram moves out of range. #T1#
Rram comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rram scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rram misses with a combination #CL#
and Nobody counters by clinching up.
Rram swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nobody drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rram pulls his leg out and moves away.
Rram lands a head shot.
Nosyaj Rram is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nobody misses with a body kick.
Rram scoring well with a low kick there.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rram.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rram.
Rram throws a solid leg kick but Nobody takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rram.
Rram throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rram lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rram swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nobody.
Nobody attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#TD#
Nobody looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Rram has his hands on Nobody's head, controlling the position.
Rram lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Nobody wants to stand up but Rram is controlling him. #SU2#
Rram gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Rram fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nobody manages to avoid it.
Nobody was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rram throws a series of punches but Nobody moves out of range.
Rram lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rram chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T3#
Rram fakes the leg kick and cracks Nobody in the body.
Nobody will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nobody misses with a wild body shot.
A thudding body kick lands there by Rram!
Rram dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nobody. That did some damage!
Rram displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Nobody shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rram sprawls well. Rram wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nobody gets slowly back to his feet.
Rram ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nobody comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rram pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nobody is out of range and Rram settles back down.
Rram gets off balance looking for a body kick#KD#
and Nobody counters with a head kick that drops Rram! #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nobody stands up over Rram, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Nobody makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rram seems keen to control Nobody's posture.
Nobody working some strikes from top position.
Rram keeping full guard, as Nobody tries to pass.
Rram utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rram is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #ES2#
Rram wriggles free and stands up.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rram wants to clinch up but Nobody keeps it at a distance.
Rram misses the body punch
and Nobody counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nosyaj Rram 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#
Rram scores with a decent looking hook.#KD#
Nobody lands a head kick that stumbles Rram and the fighters go to the mat. #ROC#
Rram is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Nosyaj Rram has been cut.
Nobody throws a big elbow that misses.
Rram is still in real trouble! Can Nobody finish him?
Nobody throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rram working a defensive guard here. #ES2#
Rram manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Rram seems to have recovered his senses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rram fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rram bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Nobody tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rram has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Rram fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nobody manages to avoid it.
Nobody misses with a two punch combination.
Rram lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Rram throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nosyaj Rram is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rram throws a body punch but Nobody moves out of range.
Rram lands a nice looking body kick.
Nobody feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rrams jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T1#
Rram is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rram swings away with a body shot that misses
and Nobody counters with a stiff right hand.
Rram thows a leg kick but Nobody checks it
enabling Nobody to counter with a crisp jab.
Rram misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Nobody counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rram misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nobody.
Nobody tries to counter with a takedown but Rram is quick to defend against it.
A lazy body kick from Rram #KD#
and Nobody counters with a left hand that sends Rram to the canvas!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nobody postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Rram covers up, he's hurt! Nobody keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Nobody and the ref steps in to end the fight! Nobody can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nigel Nobody!
Nigel Nobody took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.

 

Event: SAFO Outrage     
Date:   Dec 14, 2019
#R1#
Nice straight punches there by Seery. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Seery.
Rram pivots, looking for a leg kick but Seery is out of range and Rram settles back down.
A big right from Seery misses.
Rram moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Rram looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rram throws a left and a right that both miss
and Seery cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rram throws a leg kick
and Seery connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Seery doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rram misses with a jab to the body
and Seery counters with a stiff right hand. #KD2#
Seery lands a big uppercut and Rram crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Rram looks OK. Seery waves Rram back to his feet!#ROC2#
Rram is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Seery lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Rram up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Seery from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Rram's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Patrick Seery!
Our winner, Patrick Seery, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: S.A.F.O BMF #1     
Date:   Nov 30, 2019
#R1#
A good leg kick by Rram.
Lethal tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rram was well out of range. Poor timing from Lethal.
Rram misses with a body kick.
Lethal takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rram misses with a looping right.
Rram goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A combination from Rram does no damage.
Rram uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lethal.
Lethal connects with an inside leg kick.
Lethal attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Lethal connects with the punch.
Lethal has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rram finds it's way round the side to connect with Lethal's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lethal takes one on the button.
A telegraphed right hand from Lethal misses the target.
Both fighters circling a little - Rram finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Lethal keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rram.
Lethal throws a chopping leg kick but Rram manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Rram has been working on his boxing with his coaches at MMA Dojo (Top Gym in Tokyo*) in the buildup to the fight.
Rram misses with a series of wild punches. #T1#
Lethal drops his hands momentarily and Rram takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lethal feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rram's calf.
Lethal ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rram moves away.
Rram takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rram throws a leg kick that misses.
Rram lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lethal at a distance.
Lethal is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rram.
Rram is looking to counter with a body kick.
Rram waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lethal.
Rram fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lethal on the side of the head.
A big right from Lethal misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rram.
Lethal uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rram.
Lethal throws a jab but it's blocked by Rram.
Lethal misses with a straight right. #T2#
Rram gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Lethal counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lethal takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lethal has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Lethal ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lethal defending well as Rram loads up on a big left hand.
Lethal tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lethal walks into a jab.#KD2#
Lethal lands a big uppercut and Rram crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Rram looks OK. Lethal waves Rram back to his feet!#ROC2#
Rram is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Nosyaj Rram has been cut.
Nosyaj Rram seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rram thows a leg kick but Lethal checks it
and Lethal counters with a huge right that knocks Rram out cold! Lethal is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Matt Lethal!
A victorious Matt Lethal thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: S.A.F.O NEW ERA #3     
Date:   Nov 07, 2019
#R1#
A big right from Rram misses.
Frunze throws a low kick, looking for Rram's leg but Rram calmly moves out of range.
Rram fails to land with a series of punches.
Frunze tries a low kick but Rram avoids it.
Rram feints a counter leg kick.
Rram uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Frunze.
Rram works over Frunze's head and body with a nice combination.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rram.
Frunze throws a body shot but no joy.
Rram throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rram checks a leg kick nicely.
Rram pivots, looking for a leg kick but Frunze is out of range and Rram settles back down.
Rram turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Frunze 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.
Rram moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rram looks to land a combination but Frunze avoids it well.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Frunze digs a good body shot into Rram's ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rram lands a nice shot that snaps Frunze's head back.
Frunze blocks a low kick nicely.
A low kick from Rram misses
and Rram takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rram moves away from the strike by Frunze.
Frunze throws a right hand that Rram ducks under and follows up with a left that Rram also avoids with ease.
Frunze misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rram has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#T1#
A slapping leg kick lands for Rram.
Frunze misses with a body kick.
Frunze throws a hook to the side of Rram's head but Rram sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rram throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Frunze counters with a left and a right that stings Rram.
Frunze throws out a leg kick but Rram moves out of range and Frunze only half commits.
Nice defenses there by Frunze.
Frunze thows a left - swing and a miss!
Frunze takes a swing at Rram's ribcage but misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Rram misses the target.
Frunze uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rram.
Frunze is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Frunze waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rram.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rram.
Rram misses with a wild combination.
Rram misses with a body kick.
An inside leg kick from Frunze misses.
Rram misses with the combination.
Rram misses with a low kick.
Frunze was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Rram keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
Rram takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Frunze lands a nice hook to Rram's body. Rram takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Frunze throws a right hand that Rram ducks under and follows up with a left that Rram also avoids with ease.
A slapping body kick lands there for Rram.
Rram uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Frunze.
Rram looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rram connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rram goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Frunze scores with a jab to the head.
Rram checks a low kick from Frunze.
Rram takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Frunze misses with a head kick.
A good leg kick by Frunze.
Frunze moves out of range of the body kick.
Frunze dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rram connects with a right hand. Frunze shakes it off.
Frunze throws the left hand but Rram avoids the punch easily.
Frunze fails to land with a series of punches.
Frunze cracks Rram with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rram misses with a body kick.
Rram misses with a double jab. #T3#
Rram misses with a body shot.
Rram throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Frunze was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Frunze attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Rram avoids the body shot from Frunze.
Rram looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Frunze lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Frunze lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rram misses with a low kick.
Rram throws a combination that misses
and Frunze counters with an inside leg kick.
Frunze throws a wild body kick that Rram sees coming a mile off.
Rram stuns Frunze with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rram keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rram goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Rram steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Frunze.
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!
A lazy left from Frunze finds it's target.
A big left from Rram misses.
Frunze connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Frunze throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rram throws a leg kick
and Frunze counters with a nice body kick. #T4#
Rram avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A nice side step and Rram releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Rram throws a combination. Frunze tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Rram misses with a double jab.
Frunze is looking to slow Rram down with leg kicks.
Rram misses with a series of wild punches.
Both fighters circling a little - Frunze finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Rram throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rram missing with a left hand there. Frunze was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rram misses with a wild body shot.
Frunze misses with a series of wild punches.
Rram misses with an attempted mid kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rram throws a leg kick but Frunze sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Rram moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rram uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Frunze.
A shot to the liver by Frunze. Beautiful body shot.
Jab, jab by Frunze - just one landing.
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 Timur Frunze will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Rram throws a low kick, looking for Frunze's leg but Frunze calmly moves out of range.
Rram just misses with a punch to the body.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Rram 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.
The fighters circling - Frunze throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Frunze swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rram takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rram lands with a straight right. Frunze didn't see that one coming.
Rram checks a leg kick nicely.
Frunze jabs at Rram's body.
Nosyaj Rram seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rram avoids the head kick by Frunze.
Rram appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Rram checks the leg kick.
Rram tries a low kick but Frunze avoids it.
A cross from Rram lands.
Rram displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Frunze throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rram throws a leg kick but Frunze checks it.
Frunze fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Frunze avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rram misses with a wild body shot.
Frunze misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rram attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Frunze lands a slapping body shot.
Frunze slips a jab from Rram.
Rram throws a hook to the side of Frunze's head but Frunze sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Frunze lands with a good body shot.
Frunze lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Rram looks to score with a jab to the body but Frunze is just out of range.
Rram throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rram uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Frunze.
Frunze connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rram momentarily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rram, right into the meat.
Frunze looks to throw a body kick
and Rram counters with a straight right hand.
Frunze connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rram looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rram swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rram. Frunze does a little dance to reset his feet.
A combination from Rram does no damage.
Nice uppercut there from Frunze.
Rram misses with a wild combination. #T2#
Rram motions for Frunze to come forward. Rram throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from Frunze does it's job there.
Rram throws a right and a left that both miss.
Frunze misses with a head kick.
Frunze throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rram throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Frunze connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Frunze lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rram's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nice defenses there by Frunze.
Rram stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Frunze.
Rram lands with a nice body punch.
Frunze lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rram at a distance.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Frunze!
Rram throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Frunze looks to score with a jab to the body but Rram is just out of range.
Rram throws a chopping leg kick but Frunze manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Frunze appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Frunze feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rrams jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Rram swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T3#
Rram has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Frunze finds it's way round the side to connect with Rram's head.
Frunze misses with a body kick.
Rram throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A shot to the liver by Frunze. Beautiful body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Frunze. Those never looked like landing.
Frunze dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Rram might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Frunze has got the better of the exchanges.
Frunze cracks Rram with a right hand to the side of the head.
Frunze throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rram swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Frunze scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Frunze connects with a leg kick. Rram looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Rram has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Frunze finds it's way round the side to connect with Rram's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Frunze staying out of range there.
Timur Frunze is winning the standup battle so far.
Rram jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like Frunze wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A big right from Rram misses.
Rram misses the shot to the body.
Rram goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Frunze is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rram can do to turn this around?
Rram swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T4#
Frunze needs to keep his hands up - Rram had a free shot at his head there.
Rram takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Rram moves out of range of the body kick from Frunze.
Frunze ducks under a wild hook from Rram.
Frunze connects with a right hand. Rram shakes it off.
Frunze uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rram.
Frunze moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Frunze lands with a nice body punch.
Rram thumps Frunze with a low kick.
Rram has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Frunze finds it's way round the side to connect with Rram's head.
Frunze takes one on the button.
Frunze lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Rram scores with a jab to the body.
Rram looks to land a right hand but Frunze moved out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Frunze fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rram throws a series of punches but Frunze avoids them all with ease.
Rram takes one to the side of the head.
Frunze lunges at Rram with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rram's hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Timur Frunze dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Frunze throws a leg kick which misses Rram's front leg but catches the back leg as Rram tries to avoid it.
Rram tries to bum rush Frunze with a series of wild strikes but Frunze uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Frunze on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Rram misses with a jab to the body
and Frunze counters with a stiff right hand.
Rram will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rram fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Frunze is out of range.
Rram checks a leg kick.
Frunze sizes up Rram with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Frunze lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Frunze misses the shot to the body.
Frunze jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Frunze moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Frunze fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Frunze checks the leg kick nicely there.
Frunze throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rram walks into a jab.
Rram pushes Frunze away with a front kick.
Rram throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Frunze on the side of the head. #T1#
Rram takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rram has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rram scores with a shot to the body.
Nosyaj Rram is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Frunze lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rram circles away quickly and effectively.
Frunze walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Frunze looks to score with a jab to the body but Rram is just out of range.
Rram takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rram shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Frunze eats them both and turns towards Rram to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Frunze moves away from the strike by Rram.
Frunze moves out of range as Rram throws a body kick.
Frunze looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rram looks to land a combination but Frunze avoids it well.
Frunze scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Frunze misses the shot to the body.
Rram misses with a straight right.
Frunze misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rram throws a lazy right hand but Frunze sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rram looks to score with a jab to the body but Frunze is just out of range.#T2#
A punch lands to the side of Rram 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Frunze connects with a nice looking jab.
Rram scores with a push kick.
A punch combination from Frunze misses.
Nice defenses there by Frunze.
Frunze keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rram checks the leg kick.
Frunze misses with a few strikes there.
Rram is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Rram looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rram throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Frunze takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Rram throws a series of punches but Frunze avoids them all with ease.
Good standup being displayed there by Frunze as he connects with a hook.
Rram tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sloppy strikes from Frunze. Those never looked like landing.
Rram only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Rram lands a jab to the nose.
Rram throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Frunze lands with a thumping leg kick. #T3#
Rram lands a lovely overhand right.
Frunze swings for the body but Rram moves out of range.
Rram cracks Frunze with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Rram.
Rram throws a hook but Frunze avoids it easily.
Frunze throws a leg kick but Rram sees it coming and moves out of range.
Frunze listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A slow jab from Frunze misses its intended target.
Rram counters with a body kick.
Frunze thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rram throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rram throws a looping overhand right but Frunze ducks down to avoid it.
Frunze keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rram.
Frunze pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Frunze is looking to score with low kicks.
Rram is looking to land body kicks.
Rram tries a low kick but Frunze avoids it.
Rram misses with a leg kick. #T4#
Some wild striking there from Rram.
Rram misses with a wild body shot.
Rram throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rram takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Frunze looks to land a combination but Rram avoids it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rram tries to move into range but Frunze moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Frunze showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rram.
Frunze throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rram throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Frunze scores with a hook to the body. Rram takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Frunze showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rram.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Frunze throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rram let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Rram takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Rram misses with a body kick.
Rram fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Frunze has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Frunze ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Timur Frunze did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
Frunze blocks a low kick nicely.
Rram ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Frunze moves away.
Rram stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Frunze.
Frunze moves out of range as Rram throws a body kick.
Frunze digs a good hook to Rram's body.
Rram swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rram takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Frunze swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Frunze dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rram throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rram throws a lazy uppercut
and Frunze counters with a thumping low kick.
Frunze takes a swing at Rram's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frunze jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rram takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rram on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Frunze. Frunze obviously looking to wear him down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Frunze misses with a looping left.
Frunze uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rram.
Frunze misses with a looping right.#T1#
Rram throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rram looks to land a right hand but Frunze moved out of range.
Rram avoids a punch combination nicely.
Frunze turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Frunze throws a jab but it's blocked by Rram.
Rram throws a solid leg kick but Frunze takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rram.
Rram is looking to slow Frunze down with leg kicks.
Rram misses with a body shot.
Rram looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Frunze connects with an inside leg kick.
Frunze lands an overhand right.
Rram throws a jab but it's blocked by Frunze.
Rram throws a nice looking combination but Frunze bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rram throws a low kick but Frunze avoids it.
Rram looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T2#
Frunze takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Frunze throws a leg kick which misses Rram's front leg but catches the back leg as Rram tries to avoid it.
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!
Frunze throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Frunze misses with a low kick.
Frunze looks for the body kick but Rram saw that one coming.
Rram avoids a kick to the body.
Rram looks to score with a jab to the body but Frunze is just out of range.
Rram rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Frunze moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Frunze is looking to slow Rram down with leg kicks.
Frunze throws the left hand but Rram avoids the punch easily.
Rram takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice shot lands for Frunze.
Rram looks for the body kick but Frunze saw that one coming.
Rram misses with an attempted mid kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Frunze misses the target.
Rram throws an overhand right that lands on Frunze's shoulder, as Frunze tries to avoid the shot.
Rram fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Frunze takes a swing at Rram's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Rram moves out of range as Frunze throws a body kick.
Rram shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Frunze throws a head kick that misses.
Rram swings for the body but Frunze moves out of range.
Frunze appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Frunze avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rram moves out of range of the body kick.
Frunze doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rram looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Frunze lands with a nice body punch.
Rram fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rram checks a low kick from Frunze.
Rram throws a right hand that misses
and Frunze counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Rram.
Frunze wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rram misses with a series of wild punches. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Frunze fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Frunze scores with a hook.
Frunze walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rram checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Frunze scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Frunze moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Frunze looks to land a combination but Rram avoids it well.
Rram looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Frunze looks to score with a jab to the body but Rram is just out of range.
Frunze misses with an uppercut. Rram saw that one coming.
Frunze digs a good hook to Rram's body.
Nice body kick there by Frunze.
Frunze lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rram takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rram misses with a body kick.
Frunze swinging wildly here.
Frunze uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rram.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Timur Frunze had his way with Nosyaj Rram in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Frunze throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rram throws a right hand that misses
letting Frunze counter with a right hand.
Frunze scores with a hook to the body. Rram takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
No joy there for Frunze, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rram misses with a hook. Frunze ducked under it nicely.
Rram throws a nice looking combination but Frunze bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rram uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Frunze.
Rram on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Frunze. Frunze obviously looking to wear him down.
Frunze misses with an uppercut. Rram saw that one coming.
Rram misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Frunze.
Rram ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Frunze lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rram at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frunze throws a shot from downtown. Rram moves away and avoids it.
Rram throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Frunze.
Rram looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Frunze throws a nice outside leg kick.
Frunze throws a wild body kick that Rram sees coming a mile off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Frunze. Rram does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Rram scores with a shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Rram.
Frunze ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rram moves away.
Frunze steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rram.
Rram lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A good leg kick by Rram.
Rram wants to land a leg kick but Frunze is out of range.
Frunze throws a body punch but Rram moves out of range.
Rram lands the left hand.
Frunze tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rram was well out of range. Poor timing from Frunze.
Rram scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Frunze doesn't seem bothered though.
Frunze wants to slow Rram down by chopping away at his legs.
Rram pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Frunze back to the cage. Rram follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Rram tries to work over Frunze's front leg with a kick but Frunze checks it.
Rram with a jab.
Nice body punch from Frunze.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Frunze scores with the left hand. Rram knows he should have avoided that one.
Timur Frunze is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Frunze throws a jab but it's blocked by Rram.
Rram misses with a kick to the body.
Frunze was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Frunze lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Frunze lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rram's sensitive parts.
A nice inside leg kick there by Frunze. That's going to slow Rram down.
Frunze moves out of range of the body kick from Rram.
A little feinted left hand from Frunze on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Frunze ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rram moves away.
Rram follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Rram misses with a double jab.
A head kick misses from Frunze.
Frunze is looking to slow Rram down with leg kicks.
Frunze connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Frunze stuns Rram with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rram scores with a shot to the body.
Rram looks to score with a jab to the body but Frunze is just out of range.
Frunze keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rram.
Frunze defending well as Rram loads up on a big left hand.
Frunze thuds a left hand into Rram's body.#T3#
Frunze takes a swing at Rram's ribcage but misses.
Frunze checks the leg kick nicely there.
Frunze moves out of range of the body kick.
Rram jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Frunze pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rram is trying to counter with his kicks.
Rram will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rram takes a swing at Frunze's ribcage but misses.
Rram attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jab from Frunze.
A low kick from Rram is predictable there
enabling Frunze to counter with a crisp jab.
Frunze will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rram is looking to score with low kicks.
Rram throws a big shot that misses.
Frunze takes a swing at Rram's ribcage but misses.
Rram swings for the body but Frunze moves out of range.
Frunze swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T4#
Rram takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rram pivots, looking for a leg kick but Frunze is out of range and Rram settles back down.
Rram throws out a loose jab but Frunze uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rram misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sloppy strikes from Frunze. Those never looked like landing.
Rram swings for the body but Frunze moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Frunze dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rram. That did some damage!
Rram takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Frunze moves out of range as Rram throws a body kick.
Nosyaj Rram has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Frunze scores with a nice strike.
Frunze jabs Rram right on the nose. Rram blinks but takes it well.
Rram throws a body kick that misses
and Frunze counters with a nice leg kick.
Frunze lets loose with a powerful body kick. Rram will feel that in the morning.
Frunze scores with a sloppy right hand. Rram should have avoided that one.
Rram takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Frunze tests Rram's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Frunze scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rram doesn't seem bothered though.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 50:45
Judge William Gold scores the fight 50:45
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 49:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Timur Frunze!

Timur Frunze took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Conviction for their support in the buildup to the fight.

 

Event: EFC Izmir vs Zexi     
Date:   Oct 19, 2019
#R1#
Rram scores with a leg kick.
Ali lands with an uppercut that bounces Rram off the cage and back into range.
Ali moves out of range of the body kick from Rram.
Rram ducks right into an uppercut from Ali.
A jab from Ali misses.
A jab from Rram misses.
Ali cracks the inside of Rram's front leg.
Ali slips under a jab from Rram.
Rram walks into a straight right hand from Ali.#CL#
Ali closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ali misses with a body punch.
Ali blocks an uppercut.
Rram is trying to force a seperation but Ali has the dominant position.
Ali tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Rram escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ali lands a leg kick that knocks Rram off balance momentarily.
Ali looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rram swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
As Rram looks to move away, Ali throws a big counter combo but Rram just gets out of the way.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rram has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ali.
Ali throws the left hand but Rram avoids the punch easily.
Ali missing with a left hand there. Rram was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rram looks to land a combination but Ali avoids it well.
Ali throws a nice inside leg kick. #T1#
Rram bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ali's head.
A big right from Ali misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ali.
Ali swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ali.
Ali throws a leg kick but Rram sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Rram scores with a hook to the body. Ali takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rram looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rram lands with a straight right. Ali didn't see that one coming.
Rram will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rram throws out a leg kick but Ali moves out of range and Rram only half commits.
Rram swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rram walks into a stiff left hand from Ali.
Rram misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ali gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ali goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ali throws a jab when Rram was well out of range.
Ali lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rram's sensitive parts.
Ali throws a jab but it's blocked by Rram.
Rram tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T2#
Ali lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Rram throws a series of punches but Ali avoids them all with ease.
Rram swats away the attempt to clinch by Ali.
Rram swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ali throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ali checks a leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Ali. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ali.#CL#
Ali closes the distance and pushes Rram back into the cage.
Rram is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Ali scores with a shot to the side of Rram's head.
Ali tries to throw a body punch but Rram avoids it by throwing Ali back against the cage.
Ali lands a shot to the body.
Rram tries to break free but Ali pushes him back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ali.
Ali lands a left hand.
Ali lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ali keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rram's efforts to push away.#T3#
Ali tries a body shot but Rram blocks it.
Rram can't break the clinch.
Ali lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rram can't break the clinch.
Ali tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ali scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ali tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rram's elbow.
Rram wants to get back to striking at distance but Ali won't allow it.
Ali tries a body shot but Rram blocks it.
Ali struggles to land a body shot inside as Rram controls his hands.
Ali lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rram takes a shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Ali.
Ali can't find room to land a body shot as Rram controls the action.
Ali softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rram prevents a body shot from Ali. #BC2#
Rram's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ali lands with an uppercut that bounces Rram off the cage and back into range.
Rram moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #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!
Ali scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rram throws a body shot but no joy.
Good leg kick by Ali there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ali looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ali connects with a single shot there.
Ali wants to land a leg kick but Rram is out of range.
Rram's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rram works over Ali's head and body with a nice combination.#CL#
Ali rushes Rram and presses him up against the cage.
Ali tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ali goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Rram pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rram scores with a nice strike.
Ali misses with a low kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rram loads up on a big right hand but Ali slips the punch.
Rram throws a nice head kick!
Ali is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rram tries to score with a low kick but Ali moves his leg out of the way.
Rram bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rram throws an overhand right that lands on Ali's shoulder, as Ali tries to avoid the shot.
Ali moves into range and connects with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sarfraz Ali dominated that round.
That's time! Ali's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Ali keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rram.
Rram misses with a straight left.
Ali moves out of range of the strikes.
Rram throws a series of punches but Ali avoids them all with ease.
Ali misses with an uppercut. Rram saw that one coming.
Ali shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ali scores with a nice right hand.
Rram takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ali bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Ali is looking to clinch but Rram is avoiding it.
Ali misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rram unleashes a big counter combination but Ali bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL#
Ali closes the distance and pushes Rram back into the cage.
Rram is trying to force a seperation but Ali has the dominant position.
Ali struggles to land a body shot inside as Rram controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rram is looking to break free of the clinch but Ali has double underhooks.
Rram blocks a body shot from Ali.
Ali misses with some punches.
Rram swings wildly with an uppercut but Ali uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rram is trying to break the clinch but Ali has him pressed against the cage. #T1#
Ali throws a punch but it's blocked by Rram.
Sarfraz Ali has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rram tries to circle away but Ali has him pinned against the cage.
Rram prevents a body shot from Ali. #BC2#
Rram breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ali keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rram throws a one two combo.
Good exchange - Ali coming out on top.
Ali swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rram.
Ali throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Ali fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rram is out of range.
Rram misses with a hook. Ali ducked under it nicely.
Rram scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ali doesn't seem bothered though.
Rram is looking to score with low kicks.
Rram misses with a body punch
and Ali counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rram fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ali.
Ali misses with a wild body shot.
It seemed like Rram was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ali.
Ali checks a low kick from Rram.
Ali tries a head kick but it misses. #T2#
Ali stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rram.
A swing and a miss from Ali.
Rram stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ali.
Ali throws a front kick aimed at Rram's knee but Rram avoids it well.
Rram connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jab from Ali.
Rram ducks under a wild hook from Ali.
A shot to the liver by Rram. Beautiful body shot.
Ali attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ali throws the left hand but Rram avoids the punch easily.
Nice body kick there by Rram.
Ali paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rram pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ali finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ali looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ali scores with a leg kick.
Ali uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rram.
Ali misses with a leg kick.
Ali moves away from the strike by Rram. #T3#
Ali is looking to clinch.
Rram throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ali has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rram finds it's way round the side to connect with Ali's head.
Ali takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rram cracks Ali with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ali fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rram checks it well.
A nice side step and Rram releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ali takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rram walks into a left hand.
Ali tries to close the distance and clinch but Rram swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rram misses with an uppercut. Ali saw that one coming.
Ali rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rram counters with a left and a right that stings Ali.
A jab from Ali misses.
Rram steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
That kick from Ali tenderised Rram's leg. Rram is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rram slips a straight right by Ali.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ali ducks under a wild hook from Rram.
Rram throws a right hand that Ali ducks under and follows up with a left that Ali also avoids with ease.
Ali throws out a leg kick but Rram moves out of range and Ali only half commits.
Ali throws out a leg kick but Rram moves out of range and Ali only half commits.
Rram avoids a kick to the body.
Ali is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rram can do to turn this around?#T4#
Ali moves away from the strike by Rram.
Rram defending well as Ali loads up on a big left hand.
Rram is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ali with a body shot.
Rram ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rram blocks a head kick by Ali.
Ali lands with a good body shot.
Ali moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ali throws a leg kick but Rram sees it coming and moves out of range.
Rram throws a shot from downtown. Ali moves away and avoids it.
Ali appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Rram blocks the body kick.
Rram throws a shot to the body.
Rram moves forwards but Ali connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That kick from Rram tenderised Ali's leg. Ali is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ali scores with a decent looking hook.
Nosyaj Rram is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rram dodges the punch combination from Ali.
Rram takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rram throws a head kick that misses.
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 Sarfraz Ali will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
A nice inside leg kick there by Ali. That's going to slow Rram down.
Nice straight punches there by Ali. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ali.
Rram looks to score with a jab to the body but Ali is just out of range.
Nice cross by Ali.
Ali misses with an uppercut. Rram saw that one coming.
Ali misses with a low kick.
Sarfraz Ali is winning the standup battle so far.
Rram has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ali.
Rram defending well as Ali loads up on a big left hand.
Rram throws a leg kick
enabling Ali to counter with a crisp jab.
Ali throws a lazy uppercut
and Rram connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
An inside leg kick from Rram misses.
It looked like Ali wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rram has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rram misses with a hook
and Ali connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice uppercut there from Ali.
A right-left combo lands from Ali.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Rram finds it's way through Ali's defenses.
Rram connects with a looping right hand.
Rram throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ali looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Ali misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rram.
Rram swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Ali misses with a leg kick.
A big right from Rram misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Ali misses the target.
Rram misses with the combination.
Ali defending well as Rram loads up on a big left hand.
Ali is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ali wants to slow Rram down by chopping away at his legs.
Ali misses with a straight left.
Rram tries to land a front kick but Ali steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A telegraphed right hand from Rram misses the target.
Ali throws a low kick but Rram moves out of range easily.
Rram takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rram throws a leg kick
and Ali counters with a leg kick.
Rram misses with a straight right.
Ali swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rram displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ali throws out the jab.
Ali tries to clinch but Rram moves out of range. #T2#
Rram is looking to chop away at Ali's legs.
Ali throws a looping overhand right but Rram ducks down to avoid it.
Rram misses with a leg kick
and Ali counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ali misses with a low kick.
Rram throws a leg kick but Ali sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ali connects with a leg kick. Rram looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Rram keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ali.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ali.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ali scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A good leg kick by Ali.
Good work by Rram as he checks the leg kick.
Ali blocks a low kick nicely.
Rram scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ali has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rram.
Ali throws a push kick but Rram slaps the foot to one side. #CL#
Ali clinches with his opponent.
Rram blocks a body shot from Ali.
Rram blocks a body shot from Ali. #T3#
Ali scores with a shot to the side of Rram's head.
Ali working aggressively here.
Ali throws a punch but it's blocked by Rram.
Ali misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Rram breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Ali misses.
Ali fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rram manages to avoid it.
Rram with a hook.
Rram slips under a jab.
Rram on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ali takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ali connects with a solid leg kick.
Ali feints and then cracks Rram's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rram down.
Ali takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rram throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ali throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ali.
Rram ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ali moves away.#T4#
Ali throws a low kick but Rram avoids it.
Rram looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rram misses with a body shot.
Rram swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ali counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Rram throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ali throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rram blocks a leg kick.
Ali slips a jab and a cross from Rram. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ali tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rram's elbow.
A right handed body shot lands from Rram.
Rram has had enough of the clinch but Ali keeps him there for the moment.
Rram wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rram is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ali keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rram's efforts to push away.
Ali throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rrams head.
Ali working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sarfraz Ali clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Rram misses with a hook.
Ali connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ali looks to land a right hand but Rram moved out of range.
Ali misses with an uppercut. Rram saw that one coming.
And Rram responds with a good body kick, but Ali manages to step out the way in time.
Ali walks into a jab.
Ali checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Rram - that will leave a mark!
Ali works the jab nicely.
Rram misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ali.
Ali looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ali connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ali blocks a low kick nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rram takes a swing at Ali's ribcage but misses.
Ali went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ali works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ali throws a jab when Rram was well out of range.
Rram throws a counter combo.
Ali misses with a hook. Rram ducked under it nicely.
Rram's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Rram duly obliges.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rram takes a swing at Ali's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Ali scores with a nice head shot.
Ali fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rram looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rram checks a leg kick.
Rram throws a series of punches but Ali avoids them all with ease.
Rram scores with a punch to the head.
Ali lands with an overhand left.
Ali tries to clinch up
and Rram counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Good work by Rram as he checks the leg kick.
Rram tests Ali's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ali misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ali tries to clinch there but Rram circles away.
Rram throws a series of punches but Ali moves out of range.
Rram misses with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rram misses with a wild combination.
Rram blocks a low kick nicely.#T2#
Rram throws a leg kick but Ali sees it coming and moves out of range.
Rram lands with a hook. Ali tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ali lands a nice shot that snaps Rram's head back.
Ali lands a jab to Rram's midsection.
Rram keeps the fight on the outside.
Rram unleashes a big counter combination but Ali bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Ali takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rram lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ali throws a leg kick which misses Rram's front leg but catches the back leg as Rram tries to avoid it.
Ali scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rram in his tracks.
Ali misses with a low kick.
Rram ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A combination from Rram does no damage.
Rram misses with a kick to the body
and Ali counters with a stiff right hand.
Ali throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ali paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ali.
Rram lands with a good body shot.#T3#
Rram shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Rram throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rram looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ali feints and then cracks Rram's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rram down.
Rram takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rram avoids the head kick by Ali.
Ali blocks a low kick nicely.
Rram misses with a body shot.
Ali seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Rram rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ali moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
It looked like Ali was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rram.
Rram moves out of range of the leg kick from Ali.
Ali cracks Rram with a good jab.
Rram missing with a left hand there. Ali was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ali tries to score with a low kick but Rram moves his leg out of the way.
Rram throws a lazy right hand but Ali sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ali misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ali defending well as Rram loads up on a big left hand.
Ali connects with the punch.#T4#
Rram blocks the body kick.
Rram looks to land a right hand but Ali moved out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ali tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rram appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ali throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rram.
Rram throws a counter combo.
Ali fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A left lands for Ali.
Rram misses with a two punch combination.
It looked like Ali was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rram.
Ali takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ali misses with an attempted mid kick. #CL#
Ali closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Rram breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ali wants to clinch up but Rram keeps it at a distance.
Ali connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rram 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 Ali has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ali and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Rram takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rram misses with a looping right.
Ali moves out of range of the body kick from Rram.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Sarfraz Ali will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Ali keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Rram misses the target.
Rram throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ali turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rram takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A punch lands to the side of Ali 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ali connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ali tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rram keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ali.
Rram looks to land a combination. Ali sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Ali fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ali jabs Rram to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rram misses the shot to the body.
Rram avoids a kick to the body.
A leg kick checked by Rram.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rram wants to land a leg kick but Ali is out of range.
Ali blocks a jab.
Ali misses with a looping right.#T1#
Rram with a jab.
Ali 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.
Ali slips under a jab from Rram.
Ali defending well as Rram loads up on a big left hand.
Rram misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rram throws a shot from downtown. Ali moves away and avoids it.
Rram throws a wild body kick that Ali sees coming a mile off.
Rram keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ali.
Ali fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rram uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ali throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rram looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rram swings for the body but Ali moves out of range.
Rram misses the jab.
Ali swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rram ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ali moves away.
Ali throwing a counter right hand but Rram manages to avoid it.
Rram looks to score with a jab to the body but Ali is just out of range.
Ali uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rram.
Rram checks the leg kick nicely there.
It seemed like Rram was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
Rram keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ali fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rram has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rram misses with a body shot.
Rram throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Ali wants to clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rram.
Ali tries to clinch there but Rram circles away.
Rram appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Rram moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ali with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rram misses with an uppercut
and Ali counters with a nice kick to the body.
Good exchange - Rram coming out on top.
Ali scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Rram throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rram checks a leg kick.
Rram keeps the fight on the outside.#T3#
Good shot there by Rram.
Ali throws a right and a left that Rram avoids nicely.
Ali keeps Rram at a distance using the push kick.
Ali with a jab.
Rram ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ali moves away.
Rram misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The fighters circling - Ali throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ali. Rram does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ali misses with a straight left.
Rram lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ali circles away quickly and effectively.
It looked like Ali wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ali takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Rram stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ali.
Ali is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ali pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rram is out of range and Ali settles back down.
Ali uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rram. #CL#
Ali gets in close and instigates a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ali lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rram backwards. #T4##BC2#
Rram breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ali lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rram swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ali.
Rram jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rram cracks the inside of Ali's front leg.
Ali thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rram throws out a counter right but Ali avoids it with no problem.
Rram misses with a body shot.
Ali takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nosyaj Rram has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ali wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ali moves out of range of the body kick from Rram.
Rram takes a swing at Ali's ribcage but misses.
Rram throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rram is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Ali connects with a looping right hand.
Rram on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Rram misses with a looping right.
Ali looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Nosyaj Rram.
Well Ali has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 50:45
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 49:47
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 50:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sarfraz Ali!

Sarfraz Ali retains his featherweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Sarfraz Ali thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: EFC Turnbull vs Zexi     
Date:   Sep 28, 2019
#R1#
Rram lands with a nice body punch.
Hardy cracks Rram with a good jab.
Hardy misses with a head kick.
Hardy takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rram misses with the combination.
Rram misses with a kick to the body.
Rram connects with an inside leg kick.
Rram works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hardy blocks a low kick nicely.
Hardy now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Rram misses with a low kick.
Hardy stuns Rram with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hardy paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hardy loads up on a big right hand but Rram slips the punch.
Rram seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Hardy takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rram throws out a powerful jab.
Hardy looks to land a left hand but Rram moved out of range nicely.
Hardy lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rram is looking to chop away at Hardy's legs.
A good leg kick by Rram.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hardy darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nosyaj Rram seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Rram takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hardy misses with a hook.
Hardy blocks a low kick nicely.
Rram misses with a few strikes there.
Hardy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hardy's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Hardy duly obliges.
Hardy misses with a wild body shot.
Rram misses with a few strikes there.
Hardy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rram doesn't seem bothered though.
Hardy connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
An inside leg kick from Rram misses.
Hardy now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hardy lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rram bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rram scores with a nice strike.
Rram throws a leg kick but Hardy sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hardy throws a body punch but Rram moves out of range.
Rram throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rram avoids the body shot from Hardy.
Rram misses with a wild combination. #T2#
Hardy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hardy scores with a kick to the body.
A low kick from Rram misses
and Hardy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rram uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hardy has time to react.
Rram looks to throw the jab but Hardy is out of range.
Hardy tries to clinch but Rram is having none of it.
Rram blocks the body kick.
Rram checks a low kick from Hardy.
Hardy lands with a kick to the temple. Rram shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A nice combination there by Rram.
Rram lunges at Hardy with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hardy's hand.
Hardy walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rram checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Rram lands a nice hook to Hardy's body. Hardy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hardy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rram misses with a low kick.
Hardy looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hardy throws a leg kick but Rram sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T3#
Hardy needs to keep his hands up - Rram had a free shot at his head there.
Hardy will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Rram lands with a kick to the ribs.
Hardy throws an overhand right that lands on Rram's shoulder, as Rram tries to avoid the shot.
Hardy is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Rram.
Hardy tries to move into range but Rram moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hardy swings widly with a right hand
letting Rram counter with a right hand.
Rram walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hardy checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hardy dips to his left and cracks Rram with an uppercut!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hardy, right into the meat.
Hardy moves out of range as Rram throws a body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rram on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hardy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hardy only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Rram takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rram looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rram finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #T4#
Hardy is looking to clinch.
Rram misses with a body shot.
Hardy misses with a low kick as Rram jumps back.
Hardy takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Rram motions for Hardy to come forward. Rram throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hardy tries to clinch but Rram moves out of range.
Rram swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hardy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rram keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rram avoids the head kick by Hardy.
Hardy misses with an uppercut
and Rram counters with an outside leg kick.
Rram throws a body kick that misses.
Rram throws a right hand that Hardy ducks under and follows up with a left that Hardy also avoids with ease.
Rram motions for Hardy to come forward. Rram throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hardy takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hardy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rram.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hardy. Rram does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hardy fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hardy looks to score with a jab to the body but Rram is just out of range.
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 Nosyaj Rram will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL2#
Hardy takes the fight into the clinch.
Rram blocks a body shot from Hardy.
A nice left hand lands by Hardy.
Hardy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rram looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hardy tries to work over Rram's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rram gets through Hardy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC#
Rram breaks from the clinch.
Rram scores with a body shot.
An inside leg kick from Rram misses.
Rram jabs Hardy to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rram moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Rram scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hardy doesn't seem bothered though.
A swing and a miss from Rram.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hardy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rram is looking for a counter combo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hardy. Rram does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Rram uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hardy.
A low kick from Rram is predictable there
enabling Hardy to counter with a crisp jab.
Hardy tries to bum rush Rram with a series of wild strikes but Rram uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rram 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.
Rram throws a leg kick but Hardy moved away.
Rram takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hardy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rram sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rram goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hardy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rram.
Hardy lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rram's sensitive parts.
Hardy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That kick from Rram tenderised Hardy's leg. Hardy is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rram throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hardy.
Hardy throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rram counters with a low kick, right behind Hardy 's knee.
Rram throws a body shot but no joy.
Hardy ducks right into an uppercut from Rram.
Rram dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hardy throws a jab but it's blocked by Rram.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rram 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 Hardy has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hardy and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hardy is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hardy listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hardy takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Hardy fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rram has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hardy misses with a wild body shot.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Rram!
Nosyaj Rram is winning the standup battle so far.
A swing and a miss from Hardy.
Hardy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rram is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hardy.
Rram misses with a body shot.
Rram takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hardy throws a looping overhand right but Rram ducks down to avoid it.
Rram fails to land with a series of punches.
Rram misses with a looping left.
Hardy's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rram connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hardy scrambles back to his feet.#T3#
Hardy tests Rram's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hardy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rram.
Hardy with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rram to score with a decent uppercut.
Hardy uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rram has time to react.
Rram scores with a jab to the head.
Hardy throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hardy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rram was well out of range. Poor timing from Hardy.
Hardy has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hardy just misses with a punch to the body.
Hardy checks a low kick from Rram.
Rram looks to land a combination. Hardy sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rram ducks under a wild hook from Hardy.
A telegraphed right hand from Rram misses the target.
Rram throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hardy.
Rram takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T4#
A clash of legs there as Rram blocks the low kick.
Hardy gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rram.
Rram lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hardy at a distance.
Hardy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rram takes one to the chin there.
An inside leg kick from Rram misses.
Rram tries to bum rush Hardy with a series of wild strikes but Hardy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rram with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hardy lands a nice looking body kick.
Hardy cracks Rram with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rram ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hardy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rram.
Hardy throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rram swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rram. That's going to slow Hardy down.
Hardy throws out a powerful jab.
Rram bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nosyaj Rram dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Nice uppercut lands for Rram. That snapped Hardy's head back.
Rram 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.
Rram keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hardy.
Rram bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rram throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hardy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hardy throws a lazy right hand but Rram sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hardy lands with a good body shot.
Hardy throws a solid leg kick but Rram takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hardy.
Hardy takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd cheers as Hardy lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rram doesn't seem phased though.
Rram fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rram throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rram misses with a wild body shot.
Rram connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rram looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T1#
Hardy scores with a jab to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rram.
Rram throws a body punch but Hardy moves out of range.
Nosyaj Rram is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rram feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hardys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Rram ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hardy connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hardy keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rram throws a big shot that misses.
Hardy cracks Rram with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rram. Hardy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hardy looks to land a right hand but Rram moved out of range.
Nice cross by Rram.
Nice uppercut lands for Rram. That snapped Hardy's head back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sloppy strikes from Hardy. Those never looked like landing.
Rram throws a hook but Hardy avoids it easily.
Rram throws out a loose jab but Hardy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hardy's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A nice combination there by Hardy. #T2#
Hardy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hardy lands with a right hand. #ROC2#
Rram is rocked!
Hardy moves out of range of the body kick.
Oh Rram is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rram swinging wildly here.
Rram seems to have got his legs back now.
Hardy has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rram.
Rram throws a leg kick that misses.
Hardy throws an overhand right that lands on Rram's shoulder, as Rram tries to avoid the shot.
Hardy thuds a left hand into Rram's body.
Hardy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rram throws a series of punches but Hardy avoids them all with ease.
Rram blocks the body kick.
Hardy chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rram misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rram throws a low kick but Hardy moves out of range easily. #T3#
Rram looks to land a combination but Hardy avoids it well.
Hardy lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Rram keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hardy throws a shot to the body.
Rram throws a hook but Hardy avoids it easily.
Hardy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rram throws a leg kick but Hardy sees it coming and moves out of range.
Rram works Hardy's body with a nice hook.
Rram just misses with a punch to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Rram. Those never looked like landing.
Rram lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rram scores with a nice body kick.
Hardy moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Rram rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hardy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hardy thuds his shin into the meat of Rram's side.
Hardy jabs at Rram's body.
Hardy ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T4#
A slow jab from Rram misses its intended target.
Hardy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rram takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hardy connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hardy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rram moves away.
Hardy lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rram misses the shot to the body.
Good shot there by Hardy.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hardy. Rram shrugs it off though.
Nosyaj Rram is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rram keeps Hardy at a distance using the push kick.
Rram throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hardy walks into a left hand.
Hardy finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rram scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rram is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hardy.
Nice cross by Hardy.
Jacob Hardy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hardy fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jacob Hardy.
I think Rram 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nosyaj Rram!

Nosyaj Rram gave a mention to Knockaround Guys Fight Gear in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

 

Event: EFC Rham vs Gold     
Date:   Sep 14, 2019
#R1#
Rram fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gold! But no joy.
Gold waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rram.
Gold thumps Rram with a low kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Gold blocks the leg kick.
Rram walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Gold looks to land a right hand but Rram moved out of range.
Gold slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Rram shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Rram looks to land a right hand but Gold moved out of range.#KD2#
Gold lands a left and a right that send Rram crashing to the mat, dazed. Gold thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
Rram is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gold throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Oh Rram is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rram motions for Gold to come forward. Rram throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rram throws a low kick, looking for Gold's leg but Gold calmly moves out of range.
Gold jabs Rram right on the nose. Rram blinks but takes it well.
Gold is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Gold is looking to clinch but Rram is avoiding it.
Rram lands a nice looking kick to the body. Gold takes a step back to recover.
Gold moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rram punishes Gold's body with a nice straight punch.
Gold throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #T1##KD2#
Gold cracks Rram with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Rram looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Gold finish him?
Gold lands a nice looking body kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gold checks a leg kick.
Rram gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Gold gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Liquid Gold!
Liquid Gold is the new featherweight champion!
After winning the bout, Liquid Gold thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: EFC Diaz vs Bakunin     
Date:   Aug 24, 2019
#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Rram misses the target.
Ramses tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rram paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A lazy body kick from Rram #TD#
and Ramses counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Rram wants to get back to his feet but Ramses is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ramses throwing strikes from guard but Rram blocks nicely.
Rram wants to stand but Ramses is controlling the position.
Rram keeping moving, preventing Ramses from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramses 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.
Ramses slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T1#
Ramses 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.
Ramses wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rram keeps working.
Rram is looking to regain half guard here but Ramses keeps moving and retains side control.
Rram is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ramses in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Ramses tries to advance to mount but Rram denies him.
Ramses working the ground and pound but Rram is defending the strikes.
Ramses working away.#T2#
Rram tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Rram 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.#SUB#
Ramses wants to finish this one by submission but Rram is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Ramses.
Ramses can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rram is looking to escape.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rram is in all sorts of trouble here. #T3##SUB#
Ramses has hold of Rram's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Rram manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rram wants to hold on but Ramses pushes him away.
Ramses with shots to the head and body - Rram looks very uncomfortable down there.
Ramses throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Ramses 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.
Ramses tries to control but Rram wriggling away.
Ramses is really struggling to control Rram but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Rram is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ramses misses with a head shot.#T4##SUB#
Ramses looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Rram bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#SUB#
Ramses is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rram is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Ramses has his foot on Rram's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rram works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Ramses is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rram defends well.#SU2#
Rram gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rram swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rram stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rram wants it to stay on the feet.
A good leg kick by Rram.
Ramses tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rram was well out of range. Poor timing from Ramses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Ramses dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Ramses lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ramses throws a hook but Rram avoids it easily.
Ramses fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rram avoids it really well and circles away.
Ramses scores with a hook to the body. Rram takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rram scores with a kick to the midsection.
Ramses checks a leg kick.
Nice cross by Ramses.
Ramses throws a lazy right hand but Rram sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ramses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Rram misses the target.
Ramses shoots in looking for a takedown but Rram manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ramses's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Ramses. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ramses showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rram.
Rram lands a nice shot to the body. #T1#
Ramses throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nosyaj Rram is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rram avoids the body shot from Ramses.
Rram checks a low kick from Ramses.
Ramses lands a nice hook to Rram's body. Rram takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ramses is looking to chop away at Rram's legs.
Ramses finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Rram looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nosyaj Rram seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rram scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ramses is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rram can do to turn this around?
Rram lands a nice looking body shot.
Rram looks to score with a jab to the body but Ramses is just out of range.
Ramses throws a jab but it's blocked by Rram.
Decent striking displayed by Ramses there.
Rram connects with an inside leg kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ramses or perhaps it was just good defense by Rram, which made it look bad.
Rram walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ramses tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rram manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rram fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ramses manages to avoid it.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rram thows a body kick. Ramses tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Rram will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rram lands with a cross.
Rram throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ramses dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
No joy there for Ramses, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ramses throws a half hearted mid kick.#TD#
Ramses scores with a takedown into Rram's guard.
Ramses is looking to work some ground and pound but Rram has wrist control.
Ramses stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rram swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rram pulls Ramses in close to prevent any damage.
Ramses postures up in Rram's guard and throws a big left but Rram blocks it. #T3#
Ramses looking to pass the guard.
Rram wants to stand but Ramses is controlling the position.
Rram lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Ramses looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Rram passes into half guard.
Ramses is trying to get back to full guard.
John Ramses overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
Ramses wants to get back to full guard but Rram has passed into side control.
Ramses is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Rram is one step ahead and moves to full mount!#SU2#
Rram stands up from mount. Strange move.
Rram looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A slow jab from Ramses misses its intended target.
Ramses on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ramses slips under a jab from Rram.
Ramses throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Ramses fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rram.
Ramses scores with a kick to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rram looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Some bone on bone action there as Rram checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nice body punch from Rram.
Rram misses with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Nosyaj Rram will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Ramses throws a body punch but Rram moves out of range.
Rram on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ramses avoids the body shot from Rram.
Ramses misses the body punch
letting Rram counter with a right hand.
Rram throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Good standup being displayed there by Rram as he connects with a hook.
Rram misses with a wild combination.
Ramses half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ramses jabs Rram right on the nose. Rram blinks but takes it well.
Ramses lands a jab.
Ramses scores with a sloppy right hand. Rram should have avoided that one.
Rram comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ramses fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
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!
Ramses throws a body kick that misses.
Ramses is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Rram misses with a jab, cross combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Ramses misses the target.
A bone on bone clash there as Rram blocks the leg kick.
Nice cross by Ramses.#T1#
Ramses tries a low kick but Rram avoids it.
Rram waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ramses.
Rram gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ramses.
Rram checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ramses tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rram swivels and escapes.
Ramses waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rram.
Ramses takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A jab from Ramses finds it's way through Rram's defenses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rram, right into the meat.
Rram lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Rram throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ramses walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rram checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ramses takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ramses scoring well with a low kick there.
Ramses throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ramses throws out a leg kick but Rram moves out of range and Ramses only half commits.
Rram tries a quick counter leg kick but Ramses is wise to it.
Rram misses with a two punch combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A shot to the liver by Rram. Beautiful body shot.#T2#
Rram scores with a nice strike.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ramses, right into the meat.
Ramses misses with a straight right.
Ramses moves out of range as Rram strikes.
Rram loads up on a big right hand but Ramses slips the punch.
Ramses shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rram sprawls well. Rram wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ramses gets slowly back to his feet.
A punch combination from Rram misses.
An inside leg kick from Ramses misses.
Ramses throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rram looks for the body kick but Ramses saw that one coming.
Ramses takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ramses misses with a hook. Rram ducked under it nicely.
Rram throws a poor cross that misses
and Ramses counters with a low kick, right behind Rram 's knee.
Ramses throws the left hand but Rram avoids the punch easily.
Ramses swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rram throws a leg kick but Ramses sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T3#
Ramses lands with a shot to the body.
Rram lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ramses's sensitive parts.
Ramses wants to clinch up but Rram keeps it at a distance.
Rram ducks right into an uppercut from Ramses.
Ramses uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rram.
Ramses misses with a low kick as Rram jumps back.
Rram lands a right hook to the body.
Rram is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ramses rather than just go for the knockout.
Ramses uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rram.
Rram throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A clash of legs there as Ramses blocks the low kick.
Rram connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ramses's hands.
Rram cracks Ramses with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ramses fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Ramses. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rram.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rram, as that shot connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ramses blocks a leg kick.#T4#
No joy there for Rram, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rram pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ramses is out of range and Rram settles back down.
Ramses motions for Rram to come forward. Ramses throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ramses fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rram is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ramses with a body shot.
Ramses shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rram pinned against the cage. Rram gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ramses shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rram as he jumps to the side.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ramses chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rram can pounce on him.
Rram is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ramses.
Rram tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ramses was well out of range. Poor timing from Rram.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ramses, right into the meat.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rram. That's going to slow Ramses down.
Rram misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ramses takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nosyaj Rram really dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
Rram attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rram, right into the meat.
Ramses is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ramses gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Rram takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rram connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ramses's hands.
Rram avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ramses avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ramses looks to land a body kick but Rram moved away.
Rram rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ramses moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ramses throws a body shot but no joy.
Nosyaj Rram is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rram misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rram throws a front kick aimed at Ramses's knee but Ramses avoids it well. #CL#
Ramses moves into range and clinches up with Rram.
Rram blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rram blocking some punches. #BC2#
Rram breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T1#
Rram throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rram throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ramses thumps Rram with a low kick.
Ramses throws a body shot but no joy.
Ramses fails with a takedown attempt.
Rram scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ramses misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rram.
Rram lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ramses at a distance.
Rram jabs Ramses to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rram throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ramses sees it coming and avoids it easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ramses.
Rram connects with a jab.#T2#
Rram lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ramses's sensitive parts.
Ramses thuds a left hand into Rram's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rram.
Rram fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ramses.
Ramses fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Ramses. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ramses misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rram connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rram needs to keep his hands up - Ramses had a free shot at his head there.
Rram moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Rram lands a really nice looking cross but Ramses seems unphased.
A swing and a miss from Rram.
Ramses motions for Rram to come forward. Ramses throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ramses throws a body shot but no joy.
Ramses ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rram throws the kick towards the body but Ramses avoids it.#T3#
Ramses closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rram circles away.
Rram throws a poor cross that misses
and Ramses counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rram connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ramses's hands.
Rram just misses with a punch to the body.
Ramses slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Rram scores with a body shot.
Ramses throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rram throws a hook to the side of Ramses's head but Ramses sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rram misses with a jab to the body #TD#
and Ramses counters with a nice double leg into side control. Rram won't be happy with that.
Rram manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#ES2#
Rram kicks off Ramses and gets to his feet.
Ramses misses with a looping right.
Ramses misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rram throws the left hand but Ramses avoids the punch easily.
A combination from Rram does no damage.
Ramses was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ramses fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rram checks it well. #T4#
Ramses throws out a powerful jab.
Ramses missing with a left hand there. Rram was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #TD#
Ramses manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Rram on his heels. He'll look to pass Rram's guard now, I'm sure.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Rram keeping moving, preventing Ramses from controlling successfully.
Rram looking for a sweep. Not yet Rram, not yet.
Rram keeps trying to improve his position.
Ramses stops Rram from standing up.
Ramses loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rram keeping full guard, as Ramses tries to pass.
Ramses scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nosyaj Rram dominated that fourth round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R5#
Rram displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ramses.
Rram turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rram throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ramses counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rram misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ramses counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A clash of legs there as Rram blocks the low kick.
Nice shot lands for Ramses.
Rram misses with a looping right.
A combination from Rram does no damage.
Ramses throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rram dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ramses. That did some damage!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rram moves out of range of the leg kick from Ramses.
Rram blocks a head kick by Ramses.
Ramses lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ramses fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rram connects with a solid leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rram swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD#
and Ramses counters with a shoot takedown. Rram fights it but they end up in guard. #ES2#
Rram manages to escape and get back to his feet. #T1#
Ramses throws a lazy right hand but Rram sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ramses throws a sloppy head kick and Rram moves out of range easily.
Ramses slips a jab from Rram.
Rram rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
and Ramses counters with a takedown into side control. #ES2#
Rram sneaks out the side door and pushes Ramses away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Rram is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Ramses shoots in and bounces Rram off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Ramses looking to pass the guard.
Rram 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#
Rram tries to stand and escape but Ramses is controlling the position.
John Ramses has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Ramses is looking to control Rram's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ramses avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Rram moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Ramses.
Ramses is looking to reverse the position.
Ramses gets back to half guard.
Ramses wants to improve his position but Rram is controlling well.
Rram tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Ramses. #SU2#
Rram decides to stand and escape the position. #T3#
A punch combination from Rram misses.
Rram misses with an uppercut. Ramses saw that one coming.
Rram throws a right hand that Ramses ducks under and follows up with a left that Ramses also avoids with ease.
The fighters circling - Ramses throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ramses shoots for a double leg takedown but Rram sprawls well. He's pushed Ramses's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rram misses with a low kick.
A head kick misses from Ramses.
Ramses throws out a loose jab but Rram uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rram fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ramses tries to land a front kick but Rram steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ramses misses with a looping left.
Rram throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rram lands a jab.
Rram slips under a jab.
Ramses tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rram sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ramses somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Ramses. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Rram ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ramses shoots in looking for a takedown. Rram tries to sprawl out of it but Ramses keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rram manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rram swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ramses connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nosyaj Rram is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rram fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ramses.
A shot to the liver by Rram. Beautiful body shot.
Rram lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ramses's sensitive parts.
Ramses misses with a looping left.
Ramses 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.
Ramses on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Some bone on bone action there as Ramses checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rram fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nosyaj Rram comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rram 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 46:49
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 46:49
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nosyaj Rram!

Nosyaj Rram is the new featherweight champion!
A very excited looking Nosyaj Rram made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: EFC Trudeau vs Lawrence     
Date:   Jul 27, 2019
#R1#
Matsuoka is looking to land body kicks.
Matsuoka throws a head kick that half lands.
Rram lands a jab-cross combination.
Matsuoka throws a head kick that misses.
Rram lands a jab to the nose.
Matsuoka misses with a looping left.
A bone on bone clash there as Matsuoka blocks the leg kick.
Rram throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matsuoka sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rram misses with a hook. Matsuoka ducked under it nicely.
Rram's corner calls for a 1-2. Rram obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Matsuoka goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nosyaj Rram seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matsuoka avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A quick step to the side and Matsuoka tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rram looks to land a left hand but Matsuoka moved out of range nicely.
Matsuoka was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rram lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
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!
Matsuoka misses with a hook
and Rram counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice uppercut there from Matsuoka.
Donk. Matsuoka catches Rram right on the button with a cross.
The fight stays on the outside here - Matsuoka looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Matsuoka takes the fight into the clinch. #T1##BC2#
Rram breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Matsuoka throws a big shot that misses.
Matsuoka wants to slow Rram down by chopping away at his legs.
Matsuoka on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rram. Rram obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice defenses there by Matsuoka.
Matsuoka misses with a head kick.
No joy there for Rram, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rram scores with a jab. Matsuoka acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Matsuoka takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A right-left combo lands from Rram.
Rram moves away from the strike by Matsuoka.
Rram throws a solid leg kick but Matsuoka takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rram.
Rram misses with a low kick as Matsuoka jumps back.
Rram throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Matsuoka pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rram is out of range and Matsuoka settles back down.
A nice side step and Rram releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Matsuoka throws a nice head kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rram takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A nice inside leg kick there by Matsuoka. That's going to slow Rram down. #T2#
Matsuoka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rram scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Matsuoka doesn't seem bothered though.
Matsuoka takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Rram throws a leg kick that misses.
Matsuoka is looking to clinch but Rram is avoiding it.
Matsuoka throws a jab when Rram was well out of range.
Rram looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Matsuoka throws a hook but Rram avoids it easily.
Matsuoka throws a leg kick which misses Rram's front leg but catches the back leg as Rram tries to avoid it.
Rram throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Matsuoka throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rram.
Rram looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rram scores with a hook to the body. Matsuoka takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Matsuoka looks to land a right hand but Rram moved out of range.
Rram throws a hook to the side of Matsuoka's head but Matsuoka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rram lands a nice looking body shot.
Rram misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
An inside leg kick lands from Rram.
Matsuoka throws a series of punches but Rram moves out of range.
Matsuoka pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rram is out of range and Matsuoka settles back down.
Matsuoka misses with a looping left.#T3#
Rram is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Matsuoka.
Matsuoka appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Rram looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rram swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Matsuoka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rram throws a low kick but Matsuoka moves out of range easily.
Matsuoka throws a half hearted mid kick.#TD#
Matsuoka drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Matsuoka wants to control from the top but Rram keeps moving.
Matsuoka is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Crapollas Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Rram has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rram 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.
Matsuoka trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Matsuoka accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T4#
Matsuoka works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rram looks like he's trying to stand up.
Rram 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.
Rram blocking the ground and pound attempt from Matsuoka. #SUB#
Matsuoka is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Rram keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #ES2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rram kicks Matsuoka off and gets back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matsuoka scores with a nice body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matsuoka stuns Rram with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Matsuoka misses with a body shot.
Rram throws a lazy right hand but Matsuoka sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Nosyaj Rram will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Matsuoka throws a head kick but Rram moves out of range.
Rram dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Matsuoka throws a lazy right hand but Rram sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Matsuoka blocks the body kick.
Rram fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matsuoka manages to avoid it.
Matsuoka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rram.
Rram pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Matsuoka swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Matsuoka misses with a straight right.
Matsuoka swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rram counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That kick from Rram tenderised Matsuoka's leg. Matsuoka is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rram takes a swing at Matsuoka's ribcage but misses.
Rram throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rram throws a nice inside leg kick.
Matsuoka avoids the body shot from Rram.
Nice shot lands for Matsuoka.
A nice combination there by Rram.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matsuoka connects with a single shot there.
Rram takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T1#
Matsuoka moves out of range as Rram strikes.
Matsuoka keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rram.
Matsuoka is looking to counter punch.
Rram rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Matsuoka moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
As Rram looks to move away, Matsuoka throws a big counter combo but Rram just gets out of the way.
Rram ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Matsuoka throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rram misses with a wild combination.
Rram ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matsuoka moves away.
Rram misses with a looping right.
Matsuoka throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rram counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Matsuoka throws the left hand but Rram avoids the punch easily.
Matsuoka missing with a left hand there. Rram was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rram fails to land with a series of punches.
Matsuoka is looking to slow Rram down with leg kicks.
Rram scores with a kick to the midsection.
Nosyaj Rram is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rram feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Matsuoka's calf.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matsuoka lands a lovely overhand right.
Matsuoka moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Matsuoka throws a lazy right hand but Rram sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2#
Rram fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rram throws a body punch but Matsuoka moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Matsuoka on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Matsuoka scores with a jab to the jaw.
Matsuoka throws a body shot but no joy.
A good leg kick by Matsuoka.
Rram lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Rram swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Matsuoka.
Matsuoka staying out of range there.
Rram avoids the head kick by Matsuoka.
Nosyaj Rram seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rram lands a leg kick that knocks Matsuoka off balance momentarily.
Matsuoka steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rram.
Rram throws a body punch but Matsuoka moves out of range.
Matsuoka is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Matsuoka scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rram tries to move into range but Matsuoka moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rram uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matsuoka.
Good leg kick by Matsuoka there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rram takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Matsuoka throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Matsuoka tried to score with a low kick but Rram checks it.
Rram throws a nice looking combination but Matsuoka bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rram lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Matsuoka 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.
Rram just misses with a punch to the body.
Matsuoka bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rram's head.
Matsuoka takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Matsuoka takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Matsuoka misses with a body shot.
Rram looks to score with a jab to the body but Matsuoka is just out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Matsuoka on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A slow jab from Rram misses its intended target.
Rram blocks a jab.
A big left from Rram misses.
Matsuoka shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Rram throws out a counter right but Matsuoka avoids it with no problem.
Rram wants to land a leg kick but Matsuoka is out of range.
Matsuoka throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Matsuoka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rram sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rram swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T4#
Rram misses with a body kick.
Rram misses with a two punch combination.
It looked like Matsuoka wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rram misses with a wild combination.
Rram tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matsuoka was well out of range. Poor timing from Rram.
Matsuoka lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Matsuoka tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice defenses there by Rram.
Rram misses with an uppercut. Matsuoka saw that one coming.
Matsuoka throws a body punch but Rram moves out of range.
Matsuoka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rram takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rram throws a shot from downtown. Matsuoka moves away and avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matsuoka lands a head kick!
Matsuoka misses with a straight right.
Matsuoka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rram.
Matsuoka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rram.
Matsuoka tries to land a body kick
and Matsuoka takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Nosyaj Rram will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Matsuoka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Matsuoka on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rram moves out of range of the body kick.
Matsuoka lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rram ducks right into an uppercut from Matsuoka.
Matsuoka scores with a jab to the jaw.
A jab from Rram misses.
Rram just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMatsuoka.
Matsuoka ducks under a wild hook from Rram.
Matsuoka takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Matsuoka connects with the punch.
Matsuoka wants to land a leg kick but Rram is out of range.
Matsuoka thows a left - swing and a miss!
Matsuoka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Matsuoka checks the leg kick nicely there.
Rram ducks under a wild hook from Matsuoka.
Nice shot by Rram.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matsuoka thows a left - swing and a miss!
Matsuoka looks to land a left hand but Rram moved out of range nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rram. #T1#
Rram lands a nice looking body shot.
That kick from Rram tenderised Matsuoka's leg. Matsuoka is trying to keep his angry face on.
No joy there for Rram, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rram lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Matsuoka circles away quickly and effectively.
Matsuoka looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Matsuoka darts in looking for a takedown but Rram gets double underhooks and turns Matsuoka into the cage.
It seemed like Rram was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rram throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matsuoka moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Matsuoka.
Rram tries to bum rush Matsuoka with a series of wild strikes but Matsuoka uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Matsuoka ducks under a wild hook from Rram.
Rram swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A good leg kick by Matsuoka.
Matsuoka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rram looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Matsuoka showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rram.
Matsuoka lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rram's sensitive parts. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matsuoka throws a lazy right hand but Rram sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Matsuoka closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rram connects with an inside leg kick.#CL#
Matsuoka has closed the distance and engaged Rram in a clinch.
Matsuoka leaning against his opponent.
Rram tries to break the clinch but Matsuoka is controlling the position.
Rram dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Matsuoka lands with a right to the head.
Rram can't break the clinch.
Matsuoka tries to stall but Rram uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Rram pushes Matsuoka back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Matsuoka tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rram's elbow.
Rram makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Matsuoka being controlled against the cage.#BC2#
Rram breaks the clinch. #T3#
Matsuoka connects with a single shot there.
A cross from Matsuoka lands.
Matsuoka jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rram stuns Matsuoka with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Matsuoka throws a head kick but Rram moves out of range.
Matsuoka moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hiroki Matsuoka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rram throws a push kick but Matsuoka slaps the foot to one side.
Good leg kick by Matsuoka there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Matsuoka throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Rram misses with an uppercut. Matsuoka saw that one coming.
A left and a right from Rram both land. Nice combination.
Some bone on bone action there as Rram checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rram throws a body punch but Matsuoka moves out of range.
Matsuoka misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rram throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rram's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matsuoka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Matsuoka gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rram connects with a looping right hand.
Matsuoka has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rram.
Rram cracks Matsuoka with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd cheers as Matsuoka lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rram doesn't seem phased though.
Matsuoka with a jab.
Rram misses with a hook. Matsuoka ducked under it nicely.
Nosyaj Rram is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rram swinging wildly here.
Matsuoka on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Matsuoka misses the shot to the body.
Rram works Matsuoka's body with a nice hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matsuoka goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rram throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rram has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A punch combination from Rram misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nosyaj Rram comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rram 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nosyaj Rram!

After winning the bout, Nosyaj Rram thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: Batoru FC 18     
Date:   Jul 06, 2019
#R1#
Rram swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rram scores with a crisp jab that stopped Baals in his tracks.
Rram keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Baals looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rram throws a big counter combination but Baals scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Rram tries a low kick but Baals avoids it.#CL2#
Baals takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Rram's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Baals turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Baals finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Baals lands a lovely overhand right.
Rram ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Baals moves away.
Baals takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rram lands with a shot to the body.
Baals's coach down at The Jungle Room was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Baals's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rram slips a jab from Baals.
Baals waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rram.
Baals lands a jab to the head.
Baals tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Rram steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Baals. That one must have hurt.
Baals throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rram scores with a kick to the midsection.
Baals is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A slow jab from Baals misses its intended target.
Rram lands with a good body shot.
Baals is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rram.
Baals shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Some wild striking there from Rram.
Rram throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Baals cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Baals throws a low kick but Rram avoids it.
Rram swings for the body but Baals moves out of range.
Rram looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nosyaj Rram seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rram rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Baals moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nosyaj Rram is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rram wants to slow Baals down by chopping away at his legs.
Rram defending well as Baals loads up on a big left hand.
Rram misses with a few strikes there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Baals scores with a jab.#T2#
Rram throws a leg kick that is checked
and Baals counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Baals throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Rram looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Baals throws out a counter right but Rram avoids it with no problem.
Rram misses the shot to the body.
A leg kick checked by Rram.
Baals scores with a sloppy right hand. Rram should have avoided that one.
Baals checks a leg kick.
Rram takes a swing at Baals's ribcage but misses.
Rram throws a leg kick but Baals sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Baals looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Baals chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rram can pounce on him.
Rram scores with a crisp jab that stopped Baals in his tracks.
Rram connects with an inside leg kick.
Rram stuffs the takedown.
Rram throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little jabbing left from Baals on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Baals ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rram moves away.
Baals throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rram misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Rram chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Baals can pounce on him.
Rram lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Baals backs up against the cage.
Baals has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rram.
Rram slips under a jab from Baals.
Rram throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Baals blocks the leg kick.
Baals scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Baals connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Baals throws out a loose jab but Rram uses good head movement to avoid it.
Baals feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rrams jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A big right from Baals misses.
Rram avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rram tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rram listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rram is looking to wear down Baals with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
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!
Rram takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rram steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Baals.
Rram connects with a leg kick. Baals looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Baals is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#T4#
Rram cracks Baals with an open hand slap.
Baals throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rram misses with a body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Baals! But no joy.
Baals throws a leg kick but Rram moved away.
A little feinted left hand from Rram on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Baals ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Baals buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rram throws a jab but it's blocked by Baals.
Baals is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Rram had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Rram lands with a nice combination. Baals backs away looking to recover.
Rram misses with a looping right.
Rram uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Baals.
Rram is looking for a counter combo.
Rram throws a series of punches but Baals moves out of range.
Rram lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Baals at a distance.
Baals looks to score with a jab to the body but Rram is just out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Baals keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd cheers as Baals lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rram doesn't seem phased though.
Rram throws a jab when Baals was well out of range.
Rram throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Rram scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
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 Nosyaj Rram will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Baals feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rram's calf.
Baals throws a jab when Rram was well out of range.
Rram rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Baals moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rram throws a right hand that Baals ducks under and follows up with a left that Baals also avoids with ease.
A slow jab from Rram misses its intended target.
Nosyaj Rram is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Baals chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rram can pounce on him.
Rram fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rram throws a body shot but no joy.
Rram connects with a leg kick. Baals looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Rram takes one on the button.
Baals misses with a hook. Rram ducked under it nicely.
Baals throws a low kick but Rram avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rram stuns Baals with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Baals lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rram misses with a few strikes there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Baals does it's job there.
Baals avoids the body shot from Rram.
Baals changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Baals lands a leg kick that knocks Rram off balance momentarily.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Rram. Baals does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rram throws a push kick but Baals slaps the foot to one side.
Baals is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Rram slips a straight right by Baals.
Baals takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rram looks to score with a jab to the body but Baals is just out of range.
Baals lands a body shot.
Rram looks to land a combination but Baals avoids it well.
Baals feints a counter leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Baals.
Baals avoids a punch combination nicely.
Baals scores with a hook.
Rram throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and Baals counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rram regains half guard there - taking advantage of Baals's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Baals wants to free his trapped foot but Rram is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T2#
Nice strikes from Baals there.
Rram wants to get back to his feet.
Rram is looking for a sweep. Baals is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#ES#
Rram has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Baals is on him like a limpet, forcing Rram back against the cage.#BC#
Rram manages to break the clinch.
Baals throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rram checks a leg kick.
Rram is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Baals lands with a thumping leg kick. #T3#
Rram defending well as Baals loads up on a big left hand.
Rram throws a half hearted mid kick.
Baals sizes up Rram with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Baals scores with a leg kick.
Rram is looking to chop away at Baals's legs.
Rram lands a right hook to the body.
Baals throws a body punch but Rram moves out of range.
Rram takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rram slips a jab from Baals.
Baals is looking to clinch but Rram is avoiding it.
Baals lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Baals checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Rram throws the left hand but Baals avoids the punch easily.
Baals throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A clash of legs there as Baals blocks the low kick.
Baals swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rram throws out a leg kick but Baals moves out of range and Rram only half commits.
Baals swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Baals. Rram does a little dance to reset his feet.
A clash of legs there as Rram blocks the low kick.
Rram with a nice cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baals shoots in looking for a takedown but Rram manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Baals's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rram throws out a loose jab but Baals uses good head movement to avoid it.
Baals on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rram fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Baals manages to avoid it.
Baals uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rram.
Rram on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Baals. Baals obviously looking to wear him down.
Rram wants to land a leg kick but Baals is out of range.
Baals slips a jab and a cross from Rram.
Baals appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Rram is looking to score with low kicks.
Rram dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rram throws a chopping leg kick but Baals manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Rram scores with a jab to the body.
Baals throws out a loose jab but Rram uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rram throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Baals.
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 Nosyaj Rram will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Rram does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A slapping leg kick lands for Baals.
Baals's corner calls for a 1-2. Baals obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rram is looking to score with low kicks.
Rram throws a combination. Baals tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Nosyaj Rram is winning the standup battle so far.
Baals throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Rram stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rram wants it to stay on the feet.
Baals moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rram lands a right hook to the body.
Rram just misses with a punch to the body.
Baals takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
No joy there for Rram, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Baals missing with a left hand there. Rram was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baals with a hook.
Rram lands a lovely overhand right.
Rram throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Baals jabs Rram to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T1#
Baals misses with a head kick.
Baals dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rram. That did some damage!
Baals on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rram. Rram obviously looking to wear him down.
Rram lands a right hook to the body.
Rram just misses with a punch to the body.
Rram throws a body shot but no joy.
Baals takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
An inside leg kick from Rram misses.
Baals throws a hook to the side of Rram's head but Rram sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rram tries to bum rush Baals with a series of wild strikes but Baals uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rram throws a nice looking combination but Baals bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rram chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Baals can pounce on him.
Baals cracks the inside of Rram's front leg.
Baals tries to score with a low kick but Rram moves his leg out of the way.
Baals scores with a nice strike.
Baals scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baals checks a low kick from Rram.
Rram looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Baals is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rram.
Baals keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Baals throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rram lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A slow jab from Rram misses its intended target.
Baals motions for Rram to come forward. Baals throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Baals scores with a sloppy right hand. Rram should have avoided that one.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rram 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 Baals has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Baals and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Rram throws a right hand that Baals ducks under and follows up with a left that Baals also avoids with ease.
Rram misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice body kick there by Baals.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Baals connects with a body shot.
Baals lands a nice shot to the body.
A jab lands there for Baals.#TD2#
Baals drives through with a takedown into Rram's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#T3#
Baals wants to control from the top but Rram keeps moving.
Baals cracks Rram with a solid left hand.
Baals pushes down on Rram's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Baals is nestled in close to Rram, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Baals is thwarting Rram's attempts to control the position.
Baals is trying to control. Rram wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baals throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rram manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Rram might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T4#
Baals trying to control but Rram is working from the bottom.
Baals postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Rram trying to keep a closed guard but Baals is proving a slippery customer.
Baals makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Baals looking to pass the guard.
Rram wants to stand up but Baals is controlling him.
Rram looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harry Baals really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
An inside leg kick from Rram misses.
Baals slips a jab and a cross from Rram.
Rram misses with a body shot.
Rram swings for the body but Baals moves out of range.
Rram fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Baals checks it well.
Baals connects with a body shot.
Rram keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Baals scores with the left hand. Rram knows he should have avoided that one.
Baals uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rram.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rram tries to move into range but Baals moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rram misses with the combination.
Baals throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Baals lands with an overhand left.
No joy there for Rram, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T1#
Rram fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Baals.
Rram misses with a body shot.
Baals misses with a wild body shot.
Baals cracks Rram with an open hand slap.
Rram misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Baals.
Baals lands a lovely overhand right.#ROC2#
Rram is rocked!
Baals scores with a hook.
Oh Rram is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Baals tries for a takedown but Rram sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Baals just misses with a punch to the body.
Rram looks to score with a jab to the body but Baals is just out of range.
Rram is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Baals.
Rram misses with a leg kick.
Rram seems to have got his legs back now.
That kick from Baals tenderised Rram's leg. Rram is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rram misses with the combination. #T2#
Rram scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rram keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rram tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Baals was well out of range. Poor timing from Rram.
A countering left hand to the body from Baals misses.
Baals needs to keep his hands up - Rram had a free shot at his head there.
Baals uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rram.
Rram throws the kick towards the body but Baals avoids it.
Baals avoids a punch combination nicely.
Baals lands an overhand right.
A shot to the liver by Baals. Beautiful body shot.
Baals has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Rram throws a body punch but Baals moves out of range.
Baals misses with a hook. Rram ducked under it nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Rram. Those never looked like landing. #TD2#
Baals gets a double leg takedown into Rram's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Rram wants to get back to his feet but Baals is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Rram bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Baals's guard. #REVR#
Rram won't allow Baals to sweep him here.
Baals is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Baals manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rram manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Rram 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.
Rram wants to stand and escape but Baals is having none of it. #T4#
Baals tries to free his leg and advance position but Rram is retaining full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Baals's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Rram wants to stand up but Baals is controlling him.
Baals tries to free his leg and advance position but Rram is retaining full guard.
Baals content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Rram wants to stand and escape but Baals is having none of it.
Baals won't allow Rram to sweep him here.
Baals works over Rram with some ground and pound from guard.
Baals lands a couple of elbows.
Rram wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Harry Baals will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R5#
Rram is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rram fails to land with a series of punches.
A nice side step and Baals releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nice shot by Baals.
Rram throws a right and a left that Baals avoids nicely.
The fighters circle momentarily. Baals darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Baals misses with a low kick.
Rram swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Rram checks the leg kick nicely there.
Rram thumps Baals with a low kick.
Rram checks a low kick from Baals.
A left lands for Rram.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baals connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rram's hands.
Baals slips a jab and a cross from Rram.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rram.
Baals avoids a punch combination nicely. #T1#
Baals keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rram.
Baals with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Baals.
Baals swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rram.
Rram feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Baals's calf.
Rram misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Baals.
Rram fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Baals manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Rram.
Rram just misses with a punch to the body.
Baals walks into a straight right hand from Rram.
Rram thows a left - swing and a miss!
Baals takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rram misses with a straight left.
Rram misses with a looping left.#T2#
Rram walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Baals checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Rram uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Baals.
Rram throws a series of punches but Baals moves out of range.
Rram throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rram.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rram lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Baals tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rram was well out of range. Poor timing from Baals.
Rram feints and then cracks Baals's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Baals down. #TD2#
Baals feints and as Rram raises his hands in defense, Baals changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#ES#
Rram is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Baals scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC#
Rram breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Baals uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rram.
Rram is looking to chop away at Baals's legs. #T3#
Baals feints and then cracks Rram's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rram down.
Baals checks the leg kick nicely there.
Rram fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Baals manages to avoid it.
Baals checks the leg kick.
Baals chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rram throws a body punch but Baals moves out of range.
Rram thows a leg kick but Baals checks it
and Baals counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rram's knee momentarily.
Some wild striking there from Rram.
It seemed like Baals was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rram throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Baals fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rram on the side of the head.
Rram looks to land a combination but Baals avoids it well.
Rram throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Baals takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Baals paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T4#
Baals misses with an uppercut. Rram saw that one coming.
Baals lands with an overhand left.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rram 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 Baals has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Baals and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Baals connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rram lands a two punch combo.
Rram stuns Baals with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Baals misses with a looping left.
Rram is looking for a counter combo.
Rram moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Baals takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rram feints a jab promting Baals to slip. Rram then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Baals slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Rram takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rram looks to land a combination but Baals avoids it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rram feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Baalss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Rram misses with a low kick.
Rram sets himself, and Baals steps forward looking for the clinch! Rram avoids it this time.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nosyaj Rram showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rram 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 48:47
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 48:47
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nosyaj Rram!

An out of breath and clearly excited Nosyaj Rram thanked Urban Fighter for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

 

Event: Batoru FC 16     
Date:   May 11, 2019
#R1#
Leka avoids a punch combination nicely. #TD2#
Leka scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#ES#
Rram throws Leka to one side and escapes!
Nosyaj Rram seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice takedown defense from Rram. No joy for Leka on that attempt.
Leka throws a head kick that misses.
Leka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rram.
Leka wants to clinch.
Rram has been working on his boxing with his coaches at MMA Dojo in the buildup to the fight.
Leka closes the distance but Rram moves to the side
and Rram counters with a left and a right that stings Leka.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leka scores with a spinning back kick!
Leka doesn't manage to clinch there - Rram circles away.
Rram throws a right and a left that both miss.#TD2#
Rram tries to sprawl but Leka drives through with a takedown into half guard.#T1#
Leka is taking a breather. Rram says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rram is trying is best to control the position here.
Rram wants to control but Leka is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Leka is keen to just control but Rram is a slippery customer.
Rram tries to get to full guard but Leka has control of the leg.
Rram won't allow Leka to pass to mount.
Leka controlling the action here.
Rram works his way to full guard. Good work.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Leka looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Leka connects with a couple of short punches.
Rram wants to get back to his feet but Leka is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Leka tries to free his leg and advance position but Rram is retaining full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Leka accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Leka throws a big shot that misses.
Leka tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rram manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Leka tries to close the distance and clinch but Rram swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rram throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Leka on the side of the head. #TD2#
Leka shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Rram is trying to defend but Leka finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Leka looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Leka is working for a submission of some sort.
Leka seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T4#
Leka is thwarting Rram's attempts to control the position.
Rram keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rram keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Rram wants to stand back up but Leka manages to pass into side control.
Leka is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Nosyaj Rram will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Leka shoots in and drives through. Rram sprawls well.
Rram throws a nice looking combination but Leka bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nosyaj Rram is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Leka shoots for a takedown but Rram saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rram's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Rram duly obliges. #TD2#
Leka closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Rram quickly recovers to half guard.
Rram is not content to let Leka control the position.
Leka perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Rram trying to control here.
Rram might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Leka takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Rram is trying to stand back up but Leka is controlling him
Leka is taking a breather. Rram says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Leka is continuing to stall.#T1##REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Rram will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Rram connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Leka momentarily.
Leka fails with a takedown attempt.
Nosyaj Rram has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leo Leka.
Leka blocks a leg kick.
Leka tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rram swivels and escapes.
Rram walks into a stiff left hand from Leka.
Leka has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rram.
Leka has his takedown stuffed
and Rram counters with a series of strikes. Leka will be more careful next time no doubt. #T2#
Rram moves into range and connects with a jab.
Leka avoids the body shot from Rram.
Rram is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Leka can do to turn this around?
Leka tries for a takedown but Rram sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rram fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Leka.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rram throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Leka.
Rram throws a hook to the side of Leka's head but Leka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rram throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nosyaj Rram is winning the standup battle so far.
Leka checks a low kick from Rram.
Leka swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Leka shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rram but Rram pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rram throws a leg kick #TD2#
so Leka counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SU2#
Leka gets to his feet. Rram looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
No joy there for Rram, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Leka tries to counter by closing the distance.
Leka showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rram. #T3##TD2#
Leka closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Rram to the mat! Rram manages to get full guard. #ES#
Rram manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Rram tries to circle away but Leka has him pinned against the cage.
Leka looking for a takedown. #BC2#
Leka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rram fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Leka has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rram throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Leka shoots for a takedown but Rram saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rram goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Leka shoots for a takedown but Rram saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rram misses with a series of wild punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rram misses with a straight left.
Leka is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Rram misses with the combination. #T4#
Rram throws a hook to the side of Leka's head but Leka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Leka takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Leka goes for a double leg but Rram avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rram continues to drive forward.
Rram tries to bum rush Leka with a series of wild strikes but Leka uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rram misses with a hook. Leka ducked under it nicely.
Rram rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Leka moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Leka on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rram just misses with a punch to the body.
Rram circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rram scores with a nice body kick.
Rram stalks Leka and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Leka's face. Leka staggers backwards, shaken.
Leka tries a low kick but Rram avoids it.
Nosyaj Rram is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rram swings widly with a right hand
and Leka counters with a series of strikes. Rram will be more careful next time no doubt.
Rram lunges at Leka with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Leka's hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nosyaj Rram dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Leka has a takedown stuffed.
Rram throws a hook but Leka avoids it easily.
Leka fails to land the takedown.
Leka throws out a powerful jab.
Leka closes the distance but Rram moves to the side
and Rram counters with a stiff right hand.
Leka with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rram connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nosyaj Rram has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leo Leka.
Rram misses with a low kick.
Leka with the counter takedown but Rram avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Leka shoots in and gets a takedown into Rram's guard.
Leka 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.
Leka throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1#
Rram seems keen to control Leka's posture.
Leka not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Rram wants to stand but Leka is controlling the position. #ES#
Rram uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Rram lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T2#
Nice takedown defense from Rram. No joy for Leka on that attempt.
Rram throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Leka throws a counter combo.
Nice uppercut there from Rram.
Rram misses with a two punch combination.
Rram fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rram looks to land a right hand but Leka moved out of range.
Rram throws a low kick but Leka avoids it.
Rram turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rram takes a swing at Leka's ribcage but misses. #TD2#
Leka shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leka pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rram is keeping the position for now.
Rram avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T3#
Leka stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rram swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Leka 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.
Rram wants to stand and escape but Leka is having none of it.
Leka wants to control from the top but Rram keeps moving.
Leka stops Rram from standing up.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Rram is pulling down on Leka's head to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice uppercut there from Leka.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Leka doesn't succeed with the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Leka tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rram paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A counter left hand to the body from Rram misses its target.
Rram throws a leg kick which misses Leka's front leg but catches the back leg as Leka tries to avoid it.
Leka walks into a jab.
Leka lands a lovely overhand right.
Leka takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Some wild striking there from Rram.
Leka has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Leka dodges the punch combination from Rram.
Leka on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Leka shoots in for a takedown but Rram shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nosyaj Rram clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Rram throws a right and a left that both miss.
Leka throws a counter combo.
Rram misses with a double jab.
Leka dodges the punch combination from Rram.
Leka tries to counter with a clinch but Rram shakes him off and moves away.
Leka fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rram.
Leka shoots in for a takedown but Rram shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Leka fails with the takedown.
Rram tries to bum rush Leka with a series of wild strikes but Leka uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rram scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rram lands a nice looking body shot.
Leka shoots in looking for a takedown but Rram manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Leka's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nosyaj Rram has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leo Leka.
Rram misses with a jab, cross combination.
Leka wants to counter the offense by Rram and move into the clinch position.
Rram throws a shot to the body. #T1#
Leka shoots in and drives through. Rram sprawls well.
Rram went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Leka's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Leka is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Rram misses with a few strikes there.
Rram moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromLeka.
Leka takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A leg kick checked by Leka.
Rram defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Leka.
Rram lands with a nice body punch.
Rram uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Leka has time to react.
Rram misses with a straight left.
Rram lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Leka backs up against the cage.
A slapping body kick lands there for Rram.
No luck for Leka with that takedown attempt.
A lazy left from Rram finds it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rram scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #T2#
Rram takes a swing at Leka's ribcage but misses.
Leka moves out of range as Rram throws a body kick.
That kick from Rram tenderised Leka's leg. Leka is trying to keep his angry face on.
A head kick misses from Leka. #TD2#
Leka looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Leka looking to pass the guard. #ES#
Rram has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Leka off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Rram throws a jab but it's blocked by Leka.
Rram thumps Leka with a low kick.
Leka looks for a takedown but Rram sprawls well.#T3#
Leka takes one to the chin there.
Leka throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rram's waist but Rram gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Leka off to one side.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rram.
Rram tries to bum rush Leka with a series of wild strikes but Leka uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rram lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Leka moves out of range as Rram throws a body kick.
Rram sets himself, and Leka steps forward looking for the clinch! Rram avoids it this time.
Rram thows a body kick. Leka tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Rram throws a series of punches but Leka avoids them all with ease.
Rram misses with a two punch combination.
Rram slaps away a takedown attempt from Leka, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Leka has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Leka on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T4#
Rram throws a leg kick
and Leka counters with a one-two to the body.
Rram throws a leg kick but Leka checks it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A thudding body kick lands there by Rram!
Leka has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Rram buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Leka shoots in but no luck this time.
Rram thumps Leka with a low kick.
The crowd cheers as Rram lands an impressive looking overhand right. Leka doesn't seem phased though.
Danga de danga de dang - Rram scores with a four punch combination!
Leka slips a jab and a cross from Rram.
Leka feints the counter takedown.#TD2#
Leka looking to score a takedown here. Rram is defending well but Leka drives through and ends up in Rram's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SU2#
Leka gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Leka throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nosyaj Rram had his way with Leo Leka in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Rram misses with a combination
enabling Leka to counter with a crisp jab.
Rram throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rram fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#TD2#
Leka drives through with a takedown into Rram's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES#
Rram has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Leka has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Leka lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rram backwards. #BC2#
Leka breaks the clinch.
Leka throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rram's waist but Rram gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Leka off to one side.
Rram is looking to counter punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A leg kick checked by Leka.
Leka looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Leka is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Leka has his takedown stuffed
and Rram counters with a stiff right hand.
Nosyaj Rram has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leo Leka.#T1#
A punch lands to the side of Leka 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rram throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Leka steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Rram.#CL2#
Leka moves into the clinch.
Rram scores with a shoulder strike. #TD2#
Leka lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Leo Leka has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rram trying to control from the bottom.
Rram is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rram wants to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Leka is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Rram is holding on to half guard well.#T2#
Rram wants to stand back up but Leka manages to pass into side control.
Leka is looking to take a break and control but Rram is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Rram's face as Leka controls the position. #SU2#
Leka decides to take the fight back to the feet. #T3#
Leka fails with the takedown.
Rram misses with a low kick as Leka jumps back.
Leka let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Rram stuns Leka with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rram misses with a series of wild punches.
Rram looks to land a combination but Leka avoids it well.
Leo Leka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rram misses with a wild combination. #CL2#
Leka clinches up against the cage.
Leka prevents Rram from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Rram breaks the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Rram as Leka shoots in.#T4#
Leka takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Leka tries to clinch there but Rram circles away.
Rram appears to be looking for a big counter.
Rram will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rram goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Leka has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rram.
Nosyaj Rram is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rram fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rram scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rram misses with a jab, cross combination. #CL2#
Leka darts in and clinches Rram up against the cage.
Rram stops a takedown attempt from Leka.
Leka jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rram walks away with a smile on his face. Leka gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rram misses with a series of wild punches.
It seemed like Leka was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 50:45
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 50:45
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nosyaj Rram!

Nosyaj Rram got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'

 

Event: Batoru FC 14     
Date:   Apr 27, 2019
#R1#
Rram swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Chisholm counter with a right hand.
Chisholm steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rram.
Rram misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rram connects with a solid leg kick.
Rram looks to score with a jab to the body but Chisholm is just out of range.
Rram uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Chisholm has time to react.
Rram throws a right and a left that Chisholm avoids nicely. #CL2#
Chisholm clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Rram breaks the clinch.
Rram lands a nice looking body shot.
Rram throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rram misses with a wild combination.
Rram throws a combination that misses
and Chisholm counters with a low kick, right behind Rram 's knee.
Nosyaj Rram seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rram throws a right hand that Chisholm ducks under and follows up with a left that Chisholm also avoids with ease.
Chisholm looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sloppy strikes from Rram. Those never looked like landing.
Chisholm ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#CL2#
Chisholm fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rram, pushing him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Chisholm fails to land. #BC#
Rram breaks the clinch. #T1#
Rram throws a leg kick but Chisholm moved away.
Chisholm looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rram connects with an inside leg kick.
Chisholm misses with an uppercut. Rram saw that one coming.
Rram has been working on his boxing with his coaches at MMA Dojo in the buildup to the fight.
Rram throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Chisholm scores with a head kick.
Rram swats away the attempt to clinch by Chisholm.
Rram swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chisholm ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chisholm checks a low kick from Rram.
Chisholm appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Rram misses with a combination
and Chisholm cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chisholm throws a leg kick which misses Rram's front leg but catches the back leg as Rram tries to avoid it.
Rram avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL2#
Chisholm moves into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chisholm keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rram's efforts to push away.#BC#
Rram breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T2#
Rram blocks a low kick nicely.
Chisholm lands a leg kick that knocks Rram off balance momentarily.
Rram throws a body shot but no joy.
Rram lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rram defending well as Chisholm loads up on a big left hand.
Rram throws a push kick but Chisholm slaps the foot to one side.
Rram scores with a crisp jab that stopped Chisholm in his tracks.
Rram displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chisholm throws out the jab.
Rram swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Chisholm makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Chisholm connects with an inside leg kick.
Rram throws a low kick but Chisholm avoids it.
Chisholm uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rram.#CL2#
Chisholm closes the distance and pushes Rram back into the cage.
Chisholm tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rram wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Chisholm doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chisholm misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Rram breaks the clinch. #T3#
Chisholm fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rram misses with a jab, cross combination.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rram 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 Chisholm has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Chisholm and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Rram swats away the attempt to clinch by Chisholm.
Rram circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chisholm throws a nice inside leg kick.
Chisholm ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab lands there for Rram.
Rram takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Rram on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Chisholm. Chisholm obviously looking to wear him down.
Rram swinging wildly here.
Rram thumps Chisholm with a low kick.
Chisholm throws a leg kick but Rram checks it.
A leg kick checked by Chisholm.
Rram misses with a two punch combination.
Chisholm now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T4#
Chisholm throws a body punch but Rram moves out of range.
Rram throws a front kick that sends Chisholm stumbling back into the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chisholm misses the jab.
Rram throws a low kick but Chisholm moves out of range easily.
Chisholm takes a jab right on the kisser.
Danga de danga de dang - Rram scores with a four punch combination!
Chisholm fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rram manages to avoid it.
Rram rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Chisholm moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Chisholm throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rram throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Rram throws a leg kick that is checked
and Chisholm counters with a three punch combo that has Rram backing up. Rram nods at Chisholm to acknowledge the strikes.
Chisholm throws a hook but Rram blocks it.
Rram feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Rram lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chisholm circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chisholm closes the distance looking to clinch
and Rram connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rram misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Chisholm checks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nosyaj Rram dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Rram scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Rram swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Chisholm scores with a punch to the head.
Rram dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Chisholm. That did some damage!
Rram lands with a nice combination. Chisholm backs away looking to recover.
Rram tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chisholm was well out of range. Poor timing from Rram.
Rram is looking to score with low kicks.
Rram stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Chisholm.
Rram misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Chisholm cracks the inside of Rram's front leg.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rram throws a series of punches but Chisholm moves out of range.
Rram fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Chisholm scores with a kick to the midsection.
Rram looks to throw the jab but Chisholm is out of range.
Chisholm swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rram takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #CL2#
Chisholm clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rram.
Chisholm misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Chisholm keeps control of Rram as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Chisholm lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rram is trying to break the clinch but Chisholm is controlling him.
Rram wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rram looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Rram wants to break free but Chisholm has control.
Chisholm gets through Rram's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Chisholm lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rram backwards.
Chisholm lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rram backwards.
Chisholm swings wildly with an uppercut but Rram uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chisholm misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chisholm has Rram pressed against the cage, preventing Rram from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
Rram breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A punch combination from Rram misses.
Chisholm takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Chisholm keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chisholm looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2#
Rram misses with a few strikes there.
It seemed like Chisholm was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rram throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rram backing away here, and Chisholm unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rram tries to score with a low kick but Chisholm moves his leg out of the way.
Rram paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Chisholm staying out of range there.
A countering left hand to the body from Chisholm misses.#CL2#
Chisholm has taken the fight to the clinch.
Chisholm pushes Rram back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rram wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Chisholm tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chisholm throws a punch but it's blocked by Rram.
Chisholm misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rram looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Chisholm throws a punch but it's blocked by Rram.
Rram lands a right hand.
Chisholm tries to work over Rram's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chisholm lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rram wants to break the clinch but can't.
Chisholm swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
Rram is trying to push Chisholm away but Chisholm has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Rram breaks the clinch.
A jab lands there for Chisholm.
Chisholm misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rram.
Chisholm walks into a jab.
Rram fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rram throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rram misses with a body kick.
Rram fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Chisholm lands with a cross.
Rram misses with a series of wild punches.
Chisholm only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Rram misses with a few strikes there.
Chisholm throws out a powerful jab.
Chisholm moves into range and connects with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rram throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rram throws a lazy right hand but Chisholm sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T4#
Rram throws a leg kick that is checked
and Chisholm counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A clash of legs there as Rram blocks the low kick.#CL2#
Chisholm rushes Rram and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short body shot lands from Chisholm as the two fighters clinch.
Rram pressing his opponent against the cage. #BC#
Rram manages to break the clinch.
Rram misses with a two punch combination.
Chisholm lands with a kick to the ribs.
Rram attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Rram throws a nice looking combination but Chisholm bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Chisholm throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rram throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chisholm is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Rram with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rram throws a half hearted mid kick.
Chisholm doesn't manage to clinch there - Rram circles away.
Chisholm cracks Rram with an open hand slap.
Chisholm avoids a punch combination nicely.
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 Nosyaj Rram will probably get the nod.
That's time! Rram's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Jab by Chisholm.
Rram tries to bum rush Chisholm with a series of wild strikes but Chisholm uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rram is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Rram throws a low kick but Chisholm avoids it.
Rram lands with a kick to the ribs.
Some bone on bone action there as Chisholm checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Chisholm lands a nice hook to Rram's body. Rram takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rram throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chisholm checks a leg kick nicely.
Chisholm slips a jab and a cross from Rram.
Chisholm looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rram throws a leg kick
letting Chisholm counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chisholm lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Chisholm plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rram fails to land with a series of punches.
Chisholm wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Chisholm tries to clinch but Rram is having none of it.
Rram misses with a series of wild punches. #T1#
Chisholm takes a swing at Rram's ribcage but misses.
Chisholm avoids a punch combination nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Chisholm misses.
Rram swats away the attempt to clinch by Chisholm.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Rram!
Rram misses the jab.
Rram throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sloppy strikes from Chisholm. Those never looked like landing.
Chisholm slips under a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Chisholm! But no joy.
Rram scores with a decent looking hook.
Rram jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rram swats away the attempt to clinch by Chisholm.
Rram appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Rram misses with a few strikes there. #T2#
Chisholm connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rram misses with a double jab.
Chisholm moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rram throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Chisholm makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL2#
Chisholm moves into the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Chisholm.
Chisholm swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chisholm lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Rram's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rram misses with a body punch
and Chisholm counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rram throws a series of punches but Chisholm moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Chisholm on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Chisholm is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Rram tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chisholm was well out of range. Poor timing from Rram.
Rram rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Chisholm to counter with a crisp jab.
Chisholm lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rram at a distance. #CL2#
Chisholm darts in and clinches Rram up against the cage.
A short right from Chisholm on the inside. #ROC2#
Rram is rocked!#BC#
Rram pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Oh Rram is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T3##CL2#
Chisholm has closed the distance and engaged Rram in a clinch.
Rram seems to have got his legs back now.
Rram wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC#
Rram escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chisholm tries a head kick but it misses.
Chisholm stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Good work by Chisholm as he checks the leg kick.
Chisholm throws a head kick but Rram moves out of range.
Rram is looking for a counter combo.
Rram looks for the body kick but Chisholm saw that one coming.
Rram throws out a loose jab but Chisholm uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nosyaj Rram is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rram thows a leg kick but Chisholm checks it
and Chisholm makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Chisholm connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rram's hands.#CL2#
Chisholm clinches up with Rram and pushes him back against the cage.
Rram tries to break free but Chisholm pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rram. #BC#
Rram manages to break the clinch.
A punch combination from Rram misses. #T4##CL2#
Chisholm clinches with his opponent.
Rram lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Chisholm or not.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rram misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chisholm blocks a body shot from Rram.
Rram throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Rram manages to break the clinch.
Rram tries to score with a low kick but Chisholm moves his leg out of the way.
Rram misses with a wild combination.
Rram connects with an inside leg kick.
Chisholm scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rram doesn't seem bothered though. #CL2#
Chisholm clinches up with Rram and pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A shot in the inside from Chisholm.
Still in the clinch, Chisholm scores with a nice short uppercut.
Chisholm has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A short right from Chisholm on the inside. #BC#
Rram pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ambrose Chisholm really dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
Rram takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rram throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL2#
Chisholm moves into the clinch.
Chisholm works on Rram's body with a couple of short punches.
Rram prevents a body shot from Chisholm.
A short body shot lands from Rram as the two fighters clinch. #BC#
Rram escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rram throws a leg kick
and Chisholm counters with a slapping leg kick.
Rram throws a looping overhand right but Chisholm ducks down to avoid it.
Rram takes one to the chin there.
Rram misses with a two punch combination. #CL2#
Chisholm closes the distance and pushes Rram back into the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rram.
Chisholm scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rram is trying to force a seperation but Chisholm has the dominant position.
Chisholm lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Rram pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rram throws a low kick but it's checked well by Chisholm.#T1#
Rram takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Chisholm throws a nice outside leg kick. #CL2#
Chisholm closes the distance and clinches.
Rram blocks an uppercut.
Chisholm tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chisholm has Rram pressed against the cage, preventing Rram from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Chisholm blocks a body shot from Rram.
Rram has had enough of the clinch but Chisholm keeps him there for the moment.
A short right from Chisholm on the inside.
Rram blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chisholm misses with the head strike.
Rram is trying to break the clinch but Chisholm has him pressed against the cage.
Rram tries to break free but Chisholm pushes him back against the cage.
Rram wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Chisholm has him pressed against the cage.
Chisholm lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Chisholm.
Rram looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#BC#
Rram breaks the clinch. #T2#
Rram lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chisholm circles away quickly and effectively.
Rram tries to score with a low kick but Chisholm moves his leg out of the way.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Chisholm.
Rram misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rram throws a leg kick that misses.
Rram throws a lazy right hand but Chisholm sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chisholm fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rram on the side of the head.
Chisholm lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Chisholm bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chisholm looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nosyaj Rram is winning the standup battle so far.
Rram throws a series of punches but Chisholm moves out of range. #CL2#
Chisholm has managed to clinch.
Chisholm keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rram's efforts to push away.
Rram wants to break free but Chisholm has control.
Rram is trying to force a seperation but Chisholm has the dominant position.
Rram wants to break the clinch but can't. #T3#
Chisholm lands with a light punch inside.
Chisholm misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ambrose Chisholm seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC#
Rram's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rram thuds his shin into the meat of Chisholm's side.
Rram tried to score with a low kick but Chisholm checks it.
Rram misses with a wild combination.
Chisholm scores with a decent looking hook.
Rram uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chisholm.
Rram throws a series of strikes that have Chisholm backpedaling.
Rram throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rram throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chisholm.
A nice side step and Chisholm releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Rram throws a nice inside leg kick. #CL2#
Chisholm has Rram up against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chisholm. #T4#
Chisholm lands a body punch.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Rram has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Chisholm scores with a shoulder strike.
Chisholm struggles to land a body shot inside as Rram controls his hands.
Chisholm prevents Rram from breaking the clinch.
Chisholm has Rram pressed against the cage, preventing Rram from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Chisholm lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Chisholm misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chisholm prevents Rram from breaking the clinch.
Chisholm scores with a nice hook to the head.
Chisholm throws a punch but it's blocked by Rram.
Chisholm struggles to land a body shot inside as Rram controls his hands.
Chisholm swings wildly with an uppercut but Rram uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot in the inside from Chisholm.
Rram wants to get back to striking at distance but Chisholm won't allow it.
Chisholm lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ambrose Chisholm dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
Chisholm dips to his left and cracks Rram with an uppercut!
Rram looks to land a combination but Chisholm avoids it well.
Chisholm chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Chisholm throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rram on the side of the head.
Chisholm takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rram misses with the combination.
Rram throws a right and a left that Chisholm avoids nicely.
Rram fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Chisholm checks it well.
Rram turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Chisholm blocks the leg kick.
Rram misses with a combination
and Chisholm connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chisholm checks a low kick from Rram.
Rram wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rram throws a low kick but Chisholm avoids it.
Chisholm tries to close the distance and clinch but Rram swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T1##CL2#
Chisholm moves into the clinch.
Chisholm tries a body shot but Rram blocks it.
Rram wants to get back to striking at distance but Chisholm won't allow it.
Chisholm misses with the head strike.
Rram is trying to break free.
Chisholm scores with a hook to the body.#BC#
Rram escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chisholm swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Chisholm takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rram with a hook.
Rram scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Chisholm throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rram misses with a lunging right hand
and Chisholm counters with a right hand to the body.
Rram throws a series of punches but Chisholm avoids them all with ease.
As Rram backs off Chisholm throws a huge counter combo but Rram manages to avoid it all.
Rram drops his hands momentarily and Chisholm takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CL2#
Chisholm closes the distance and clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rram is trying to break free.#T2#
Chisholm throws a punch but it's blocked by Rram. #BC#
Rram breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rram throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Chisholm counter with a right hand.
Rram fails to land with a series of punches.
Rram moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Chisholm slips under a jab from Rram.
Rram keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chisholm.
Rram misses with the combination.
Rram takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rram shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Chisholm tries to clinch up but Rram circles away and keeps his distance.
Rram throws a big counter combination but Chisholm scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Rram scores with a body shot.
Chisholm scores with a hook to the body. Rram takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rram throws an off balance right hand
and Chisholm counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL2#
Chisholm moves into the clinch.#T3#
Chisholm fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Rram manages to break the clinch.
Chisholm just misses with a punch to the body.
Chisholm moves forwards but Rram connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rram wants to land a leg kick but Chisholm is out of range. #CL2#
Chisholm moves into the clinch.
Chisholm lands a shoulder strike.
Chisholm lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rram is trying to force a seperation but Chisholm has the dominant position.
Chisholm swings wildly with an uppercut but Rram uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Rram's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chisholm on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rram ducks under a wild hook from Chisholm.
Chisholm moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rram throws a right and a left that both miss.#T4#
Rram lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Rram.
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!
Rram throws a right hand that Chisholm ducks under and follows up with a left that Chisholm also avoids with ease.
Chisholm throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rram throws a nice looking combination but Chisholm bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Chisholm jabs Rram right on the nose. Rram blinks but takes it well.
Some wild striking there from Rram.
Rram throws a half hearted mid kick.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Rram's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chisholm tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rram walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chisholm throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rram moves out of range as Chisholm strikes.
Rram misses with a few strikes there.

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 Nosyaj Rram.
I think Rram 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 48:47
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 48:48
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Nosyaj Rram!

A determined Nosyaj Rram didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!

 

Event: Batoru FC 13     
Date:   Apr 13, 2019
#R1#
Rram pushes Camatta away with a front kick.
Rram scores with a kick to the midsection.#TD#
Camatta bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Camatta is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Rram will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Rram tries to bench press Camatta off him but Camatta keeps the position. #SUB#
Camatta thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Rram is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rram bucks up and tries to throw Camatta off but instead Camatta has got his back!#T1#
Camatta controlling from the back.
Rram trying to control the position but Camatta manages to sink in the hooks.
Camatta has good solid back control here.
Rram looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Rram has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Rram tries to break free.
Camatta is not going to allow Rram to sit and survive in this position.
What can Rram do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight! #T3##SUB#
Camatta is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Rram trying to control the hands but Camatta won't let him.
Rram staying busy and making it hard for Camatta to control.
Rram is trying to get back to his feet but Camatta has full control of the position and if anything, Rram has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Rram is trying to break free. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Camatta has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Rram's body.
Rram is in bad spot here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Camatta biding his time, looking for the opening.
Rram trying to control the hands but Camatta won't let him.
Rram tries to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Antonio Camatta 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#
Nice sprawl there from Rram as Camatta shoots in.
Camatta tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rram swivels and escapes.
Rram fails to land with a series of punches.
Camatta shoots in looking for a takedown but Rram manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Camatta's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Camatta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Camatta shoots in for a takedown but Rram shows good takedown defense.
Rram misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rram connects with a nice looking jab.
Camatta has a takedown stuffed.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rram.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rram.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rram connects with an inside leg kick.
Rram stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rram wants it to stay on the feet.
Rram lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#TD#
Rram gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Rram controlling Camatta's posture.
Antonio Camatta overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Camatta controls from within his opponent's guard.
Rram keeping moving, preventing Camatta from controlling successfully.
Rram pulls Camatta in close to prevent any damage.
Camatta slips nicely into half guard.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Camatta keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Camatta prevents Rram from improving his position.#ES2#
Rram kicks off Camatta and gets to his feet.
Rram defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Camatta.
Rram let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Rram lands a nice looking body shot.
Nosyaj Rram seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rram sizes up Camatta with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Rram cracks the inside of Camatta's front leg.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rram. Camatta does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rram throws a leg kick #TD#
and Camatta counters with a shoot takedown. Rram fights it but they end up in guard.
Rram is adopting a defensive guard.#T3#
Camatta won't allow Rram to sweep him here.
Camatta controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Rram tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rram is trying to control the position but Camatta postures up.
Camatta is pushing down on Rram's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rram is fighting to maintain full guard but Camatta has managed to sneak the leg through.
Camatta tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rram knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Camatta stalling. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rram wants to get back to his feet.
Camatta content to control rather than advance.
Camatta is looking to take a break and control but Rram is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rram misses with a two punch combination.
Camatta half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Camatta.
Rram throws a nice looking combination but Camatta bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rram scores with a three punch combo!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nosyaj Rram showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Camatta shoots in and drives through. Rram sprawls well.
Camatta with a poor takedown
and Rram counters with a one-two to the body.
Rram lands a two punch combo.
Rram fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rram.
Rram tries to land a leg kick but Camatta saw it coming and moves away.
Rram swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rram connects with a body shot that sends Camatta's belly button to the back.#TD#
Camatta darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Rram has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Camatta is on him like a limpet, forcing Rram back against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rram dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Camatta drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Camatta. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Rram wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC2#
Rram breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nosyaj Rram seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Camatta shoots in but Rram avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rram keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rram throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Camatta keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Camatta shoots in for a double leg but Rram sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Camatta darts in looking for a takedown but Rram gets double underhooks and turns Camatta into the cage.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Camatta.
Despite the aggression on Rram's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Rram ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T2#
Rram leaves Camatta with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rram misses with a wild combination.
Camatta will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rram is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Camatta dodges the punch combination from Rram.
Camatta tries for a takedown but Rram sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rram throws a right hand that Camatta ducks under and follows up with a left that Camatta also avoids with ease.
Rram tries to land a front kick but Camatta steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Camatta changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nosyaj Rram is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rram stuffs the takedown attempt from Camatta. Camatta gets slowly back to his feet.
Rram slaps away a takedown attempt from Camatta, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rram stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rram wants it to stay on the feet.
Rram throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Camatta shoots for a double leg takedown but Rram sprawls well. He's pushed Camatta's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #T3#
A nice inside leg kick there by Rram. That's going to slow Camatta down.
Danga de danga de dang - Rram scores with a four punch combination!
Rram looks to land a combination. Camatta sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Camatta drops his hands momentarily and Rram takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Good leg kick by Rram there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #TD#
Camatta scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#ES2#
Rram sneaks out the side door and pushes Camatta away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
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!
Rram shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Camatta eats them both and turns towards Rram to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#TD#
Camatta shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Rram napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Camatta trying to control the action but Rram is working from the bottom.
Camatta controls the position from side control.#T4#
Rram tries to improve position but can't.
Rram wants to control but Camatta postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Camatta wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rram keeps working.
Rram gets back to half guard.
Rram has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rram moves into full guard.
Rram looking to hit a scissor sweep but Camatta is one step ahead there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nosyaj Rram comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rram 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nosyaj Rram!

Nosyaj Rram took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.

 

Event: Batoru FC 12     
Date:   Mar 02, 2019
#R1#
Rram scores with a leg kick.
Rram swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nosyaj Rram seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rram throws a leg kick but Nakano sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nakano feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rram's calf.
Rram on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nakano. Nakano obviously looking to wear him down.
Nakano throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nakano throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rram.
Nakano lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nakano is looking to land body kicks.
Rram misses with a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Rram lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Rram has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nakano.
Rram with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
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!
Nakano throws a leg kick but Rram checks it.
Rram misses with a combination
and Nakano counters with a body kick.
Nakano tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rram manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nakano tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rram uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nakano has time to react.
Nakano swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Rram scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nakano takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sloppy strikes from Rram. Those never looked like landing.
Rram pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Nakano back to the cage. Rram follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A punch combination from Rram misses.
Nakano 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.
Rram throws a series of punches but Nakano avoids them all with ease.
Rram swings away with a body shot that misses
and Nakano counters with an outside leg kick.
Rram lands a nice looking body kick.
Nakano checks a low kick from Rram.
Nakano tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rram 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.
Good work by Nakano as he checks the leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rram throws a nice looking combination but Nakano bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nakano wants to counter with a clinch but Rram pushes him away.
Rram misses with a series of wild punches.
Rram misses with a body kick.
Nakano scores with a leg kick. #T2#
Rram tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rram shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nakano feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rram's calf.
Rram swinging wildly here.
Nakano is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rram throws a low kick but it's checked well by Nakano.
Rram lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Nakano backs up against the cage.
Rram misses with a looping right.
Nakano misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
No joy there for Rram, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rram shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Rram moves out of range as Nakano throws a body kick.
Good leg kick by Nakano there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nakano connects with an inside leg kick.
Rram changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Rram lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nakano circles away quickly and effectively.
Rram blocks a jab.
Nakano with a nice cross.#CL2#
Nakano clinches. #BC#
Rram's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rram misses with a wild body shot.
Rram lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Rram throws a right hand that Nakano ducks under and follows up with a left that Nakano also avoids with ease.
Nakano flicks out a counter leg kick but Rram steps away.
Rram blocks a leg kick.
Rram misses with a low kick.
Rram is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nakano.
Nakano doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nakano throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nakano takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A good leg kick by Nakano.
Rram swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nakano was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Nakano scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nakano ducks under a wild hook from Rram.#T4#
Nakano throws a body punch but Rram moves out of range.
Nakano throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Rram.
Nakano throws a solid leg kick but Rram takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Nakano.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Nakano, right into the meat.
Nakano blocks a jab.
Good leg kick by Nakano there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rram misses with a few strikes there.
Rram misses with a wild body shot.
Nakano fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A shot to the liver by Rram. Beautiful body shot.
Rram is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Some bone on bone action there as Nakano checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rram tries to bum rush Nakano with a series of wild strikes but Nakano uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Nakano, right into the meat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rram misses with an uppercut
and Nakano counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rram's knee momentarily.
Rram misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Some wild striking there from Rram.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nosyaj Rram 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#
Rram throws a combination that misses
and Nakano counters with a nice leg kick.
Nosyaj Rram is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Crunch! Nakano slams his shin into Rram's torso.
Rram rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nakano moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nakano follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Rram tries to score with a low kick but Nakano moves his leg out of the way.
Rram throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Nakano counters with a one-two to the body.
Rram fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rram misses with a double jab
and Nakano counters with a nice leg kick.
Rram moves out of range of the leg kick from Nakano.
Nakano avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nakano throws a leg kick that misses.
Rram thumps Nakano with a low kick.
Nakano jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rram misses with a few strikes there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rram lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nakano circles away quickly and effectively.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Rram crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Nakano - the referee stops the clock and Rram gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Nakano. Rram manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#T1#
Rram misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nakano.
Rram looks to throw the jab but Nakano is out of range.
Rram gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nakano.
Nosyaj Rram is winning the standup battle so far.
Rram has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Nakano.
Nakano looks to throw a body kick
and Rram counters with a left and a right that stings Nakano.
Nakano throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rram throws a series of punches but Nakano moves out of range.
Rram throws a nice inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Rram misses.
Nakano cracks the inside of Rram's front leg.
Rram misses with a low kick.
Nakano takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Nakano dodges the punch combination from Rram.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nakano lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rram's sensitive parts.
Nakano misses with a body kick.#T2#
Some wild striking there from Rram.
Rram pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Nakano back to the cage. Rram follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CUT#
It looks like Naoyuki Nakano has been cut.
Nakano throws an overhand right that lands on Rram's shoulder, as Rram tries to avoid the shot.
Rram avoids the head kick by Nakano.
Nakano pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rram is out of range and Nakano settles back down.
Nakano bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rram's head backwards.
Nakano moves out of range of the leg kick from Rram.
Nakano shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Rram moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Nakano tries to land a front kick but Rram steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nakano bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rram's head backwards.
Rram takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rram digs a good body shot into Nakano's ribs.
Rram takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing? #T3#
Nakano moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Nakano throws a body kick that misses.
Rram went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Rram connects with a leg kick. Nakano looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nakano pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rram swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nakano.
Nakano has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Rram scores with a jab.
Nakano misses with a left hand
and Rram counters with a series of strikes. Nakano will be more careful next time no doubt.
Nakano connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rram misses with a wild combination.
Nakano fakes the leg kick and cracks Rram in the body.
Nakano lands a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rram misses with a two punch combination.
Nakano looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nakano showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rram.
Nakano tries a quick counter leg kick but Rram is wise to it.#T4#
Rram checks a low kick from Nakano.
Rram misses with a series of wild punches.
Nakano scores with a kick to the midsection.
Rram will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nakano misses with a body kick.
Rram takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A big left from Nakano misses.
Rram blocks the body kick.
Rram takes a swing at Nakano's ribcage but misses.
Rram throws a leg kick that is checked
and Nakano counters with a solid body kick.
Nakano lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nakano connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Nakano. That snapped Rram's head back.
Good shot there by Rram.
Rram throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nakano.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Naoyuki Nakano will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Naoyuki Nakano's cut.
That's time! Rram's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nakano attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nakano throws out a loose jab but Rram uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nakano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rram looks to throw a body kick
and Nakano counters with a good low kick that Rram was not able to check.
A combination from Rram does no damage.
Nakano looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rram will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Rram looks to land a combination but Nakano avoids it well.
Rram ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nakano connects with a leg kick. Rram looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nakano explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Nakano throws the kick towards the body but Rram avoids it.
Nakano takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakano lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Rram. Those never looked like landing.
Rram looks to land a combination but Nakano avoids it well.
A nice leg kick lands there from Nakano.
Nakano tries to clinch but Rram moves out of range.
Rram misses with a hook. Nakano ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Nakano misses with a hook.
Rram misses with a two punch combination.
Nakano buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rram stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nakano.
Nakano thumps Rram with a low kick.
Rram swats away the attempt to clinch by Nakano.
Nakano tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rram swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rram misses with a series of wild punches.
Nakano motions for Rram to come forward. Nakano throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rram looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nakano avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nakano throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nakano tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rram manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Nakano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rram manages to avoid it.
Rram tries to score with a low kick but Nakano moves his leg out of the way.
Rram looks to score with a jab to the body but Nakano is just out of range.
Rram moves out of range of the body kick from Nakano.
Nakano lands a nice looking kick to the body. Rram takes a step back to recover.
Rram takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rram misses with a few strikes there.
Rram moves out of range of the body kick from Nakano.
Nakano misses with a body kick.
Rram throws a chopping leg kick but Nakano manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nakano has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rram.
Rram moves out of range as Nakano throws a body kick.
Rram misses with a looping left.
Nakano looks to score with a jab to the body but Rram is just out of range.
Nakano feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rram's calf.#T3#
A nice inside leg kick there by Nakano. That's going to slow Rram down.
Rram misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rram checks the leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Nakano. Rram shrugs it off though.
Nakano fakes the leg kick and cracks Rram in the body.
Rram misses with a low kick.
Rram takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Rram stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nakano.
Rram misses the shot to the body.
Nakano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rram.
Rram lands with a right hand.
Rram looks to land a body kick but Nakano moved away.
Nakano cracks Rram with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rram throws a low kick but Nakano moves out of range easily.
Nakano is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rram looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#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!
Nakano throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nakano lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A jab from Rram misses.
Rram fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rram misses with a series of wild punches.
Nakano moves away from the strike by Rram.
Rram tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nakano throws a body punch but Rram moves out of range.
Rram wants to land a leg kick but Nakano is out of range.
Nakano checks the leg kick nicely there.
A leg kick checked by Nakano.
It seemed like Nakano was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rram swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jab by Nakano.
Nakano connects with a solid leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Naoyuki Nakano comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nakano 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 28:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Naoyuki Nakano!

 

Event: Batoru FC 10     
Date:   Feb 02, 2019
#R1#
Kamei misses with an uppercut.
Kamei throws a one two combo.
Kamei chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rram can pounce on him.
Nosyaj Rram seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kamei on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Rram throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
No joy there for Kamei, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rram throws a push kick but Kamei slaps the foot to one side.
A leg kick checked by Kamei.
Rram throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rram looks to throw the jab but Kamei is out of range.
It seemed like Kamei was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rram 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.
Kamei blocks a jab.
Rram throws the left hand but Kamei avoids the punch easily.
Kamei throws a counter combo.
Rram moves away from the strike by Kamei.
Rram comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rram throws a sloppy body shot
and Kamei counters with a stiff right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rram scoring well with a low kick there. #T1#
Rram misses with a few strikes there.
It seemed like Kamei was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rram will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kamei swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rram tries to bum rush Kamei with a series of wild strikes but Kamei uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kamei dodges the punch combination from Rram.
Rram throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kamei avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rram jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rram bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kamei throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rram lands a two punch combo.
Rram lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kamei circles away quickly and effectively.
Kamei has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rram.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rram walks into a stiff left hand from Kamei.
Rram is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Kamei's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Kamei blocks a jab.
Rram misses with the combination.
Kamei stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rram.
Kamei on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A big left from Kamei misses.
Rram scores with a sloppy right hand. Kamei should have avoided that one.
Rram misses with a two punch combination.
Rram will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
It seemed like Kamei was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kamei loads up on a big right hand but Rram slips the punch.
Rram swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kamei counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rram moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#T3#
Kamei lands with a nice combination. Rram backs away looking to recover.
Rram lands with a nice combination. Kamei backs away looking to recover.
Rram throws a nice outside leg kick.
A combination from Rram does no damage.
Kamei fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rram lands a two punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rram gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Kamei counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rram looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
It seemed like Kamei was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kamei drops his hands momentarily and Rram takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rram throws a series of punches but Kamei avoids them all with ease.
Kamei swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kamei cracks Rram with a good jab.
Rram avoids the body shot from Kamei.
Rram throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kamei loads up on a big right hand but Rram slips the punch.#T4#
Rram fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rram throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kamei counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rram thinking.
Rram misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sloppy strikes from Rram. Those never looked like landing.
Kamei swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rram motions for Kamei to come forward. Rram throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rram throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sloppy strikes from Rram. Those never looked like landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kamei! But no joy.
Rram avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kamei checks a leg kick.
Kamei uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rram throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kamei! But no joy.
Kamei keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kamei tests Rram's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kamei throws a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nosyaj Rram dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
A nice combination there by Rram.
Rram throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kamei cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sloppy strikes from Rram. Those never looked like landing.
Kamei scores with a shot to the body.
Kamei takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sloppy strikes from Rram. Those never looked like landing.
Kamei might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Rram changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nosyaj Rram is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kamei is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Rram.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rram bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rram scores with a nice body kick.
A left lands for Kamei.
Kamei jabs at Rram's body.
Rram tries to bum rush Kamei with a series of wild strikes but Kamei uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Kamei 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.
Rram ducks right into an uppercut from Kamei.
Kamei throws a right and a left that both miss.#T1#
Rram throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Rram showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kamei.
Kamei misses with a straight right.
Rram throws a leg kick which misses Kamei's front leg but catches the back leg as Kamei tries to avoid it.
Kamei uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rram.
Rram throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kamei looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kamei showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rram.
Kamei is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rram uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kamei.
Rram swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kamei counters with a left and a right that stings Rram. #ROC2#
Rram is rocked!#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rram loads up on a big right hand but Kamei slips the punch.
Oh Rram is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rram misses with a double jab.
Rram seems to have got his legs back now.
Rram throws a series of punches but Kamei moves out of range.
Rram waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kamei.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kamei! But no joy.
Kamei throws the left hand but Rram avoids the punch easily.
A combination from Rram does no damage.
Kamei lands a nice shot to the body.
Rram misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kamei lands a glancing blow to the side of Rram's head.
Rram walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kamei moves away from the strike by Rram.
Rram lands a lovely overhand right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rram. Kamei does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Rram scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Donk. Kamei catches Rram right on the button with a cross.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Kamei might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Rram has got the better of the exchanges.
Rram on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rram misses with a few strikes there.
Kamei throws a jab but it's blocked by Rram.
Rram scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kamei in his tracks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kamei. Rram does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rram throws a leg kick
and Kamei counters with a straight right hand.
Rram scores with a jab to the jaw.
That kick from Rram tenderised Kamei's leg. Kamei is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rram swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rram swinging wildly here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good leg kick by Rram there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kamei's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T4#
Rram connects with an inside leg kick.
Rram misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice jab there from Kamei.
Kamei swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rram goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Rram looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Rram looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jab by Kamei.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rram takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rram displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Rram misses with a body shot.
Kamei appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Rram rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kamei moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kamei appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nosyaj Rram dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Kamei connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rram slips a jab from Kamei.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Good leg kick by Rram there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kamei has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Nice body punch from Rram.
Rram misses with a wild combination.
Kamei has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rram.
Kamei checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamei throws a hook to the side of Rram's head but Rram sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice body kick from Rram.
Kamei has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Rram throws a leg kick
and Kamei counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kamei uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rram. #T1#
Rram keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jab by Rram.
Rram tries to land a leg kick but Kamei saw it coming and moves away.
Rram throws a series of punches but Kamei avoids them all with ease.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kamei! But no joy.
Rram pushes Kamei away with a front kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rram.
Rram misses with a low kick as Kamei jumps back.
Kamei swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kamei stuns Rram with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The fighters circling - Kamei throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A combination from Rram does no damage.
A nice combination there by Rram.
Rram throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kamei is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Rram with a body shot.
Rram throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kamei cracks a nice hook into Rram's ribs.
Kamei misses with a straight left.
Nosyaj Rram is winning the standup battle so far.
Rram throws a lazy uppercut
letting Kamei counter with a right hand.
Rram wants to slow Kamei down by chopping away at his legs.
Kamei swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kamei showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rram.
Rram on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rram staying out of range there.
Rram fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kamei checks it well.
Rram misses with a straight right.
Rram is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kamei can do to turn this around?
Rram lands a jab-cross combination.
Rram slips a jab from Kamei.#T3#
A jab lands there for Rram.
Kamei cracks Rram with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rram drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kamei fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rram manages to avoid it.
Rram lands with a right hand.
Koichi Kamei has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rram throws a right and a left that Kamei avoids nicely.
Rram lands a two punch combo.
A swing and a miss from Rram.
Rram tries to bum rush Kamei with a series of wild strikes but Kamei uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kamei looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rram throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kamei looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rram misses with a body kick.
Rram throws out a loose jab but Kamei uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rram misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kamei looks like he wants to counter punch here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rram misses with a jab, cross combination. #T4#
Nice shot lands for Kamei.
Kamei throws a hook to the side of Rram's head but Rram sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rram fails to land with a series of punches.
Kamei misses the jab.
Kamei uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rram.
Rram avoids the body shot from Kamei.
Nosyaj Rram is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rram misses with a double jab.
No joy there for Rram, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rram fails to land with a series of punches.
Rram takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kamei moves out of range of the body kick from Rram.
Rram takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kamei is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Rram.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nosyaj Rram!

During a confident post fight interview, Nosyaj Rram thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: Batoru FC 8     
Date:   Jan 12, 2019
#R1#
Rram throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
An attempted straight right counter from Angliese misses the target.
Angliese connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rram momentarily.
Angliese scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Rram misses the target.
Rram lands a right hook to the body.
Angliese waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rram.
Angliese will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rram looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rram throws out a leg kick but Angliese moves out of range and Rram only half commits.
Angliese scores with a jab.
Rram looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rram misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rram misses with a combination
and Angliese counters with a body kick that stops Rram in his tracks momentarily.
Rram takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Angliese throws a nice head kick!
Rram misses with the combination. #T1#
Angliese keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rram tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Angliese was well out of range. Poor timing from Rram.
A jab from Angliese misses.
As Angliese backs off Rram throws a huge counter combo but Angliese manages to avoid it all.
No joy there for Rram, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Angliese throws a series of punches but Rram moves out of range.
A slow jab from Rram misses its intended target.
Angliese misses with a head kick.
Rram swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Angliese counters with a slapping leg kick.
Rram takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rram ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Angliese moves away.
Angliese throws a big counter combination but Rram scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Rram swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Angliese throws a leg kick which misses Rram's front leg but catches the back leg as Rram tries to avoid it.
Angliese lands a glancing blow to the side of Rram's head.
Angliese misses with an uppercut.
Angliese dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A combination from Rram does no damage.
Angliese is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Angliese throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T2#
A combination from Rram does no damage.
Rram connects with an inside leg kick.
Angliese moves out of range as Rram strikes.
Rram scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rram is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Angliese rather than just go for the knockout.
Rram throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Angliese slips a jab from Rram.
Angliese throws a lazy body kick
and Rram counters with a two punch combo.
Rram tries to score with a low kick but Angliese moves his leg out of the way.
Rram throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Angliese cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rram misses with a double jab
and Angliese counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Rram misses with a two punch combination.
Rram tries a low kick but Angliese avoids it.
Rram is looking to score with low kicks.
Angliese lands with an overhand left.
It looks like Angliese has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Angliese misses with a looping right.
Angliese is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Angliese throws a series of punches but Rram avoids them all with ease.
Rram throws a series of punches but Angliese avoids them all with ease.
Nosyaj Rram seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Rram throws a solid leg kick but Angliese takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rram.
A quick step to the side and Angliese tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rram avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rram misses with a two punch combination.
Angliese just misses with a punch to the body.
Rram throws a leg kick
and Angliese cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Angliese. Rram does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big left from Rram misses.
Angliese darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Angliese looks to land a left hand but Rram moved out of range nicely.
Angliese dips to his left and cracks Rram with an uppercut!
Angliese misses with a hook.
Rram unleashes a big counter combination but Angliese bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Angliese misses with a looping right.
Rram is looking for the big counter here.
Rram connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Angliese scores with a body shot.
Rram misses with a kick to the body
and Angliese counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Angliese blocks the body kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Angliese misses the target.
A combination from Rram does no damage. #T4#
Rram keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rram is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Angliese throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rram counters with a left and a right that stings Angliese.
Angliese checks a leg kick.
Rram takes a swing at Angliese's ribcage but misses.
Angliese throws an overhand right that lands on Rram's shoulder, as Rram tries to avoid the shot.
Rram throws a counter combo.
Rram dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Angliese. That did some damage!
Rram throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Angliese stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rram scores with a kick to the body.
Rram throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Angliese swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A big left from Angliese misses.
Rram scores with a one two! Angliese had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Rram is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rram throws a lazy uppercut
and Angliese counters with a series of strikes. Rram will be more careful next time no doubt.
Angliese lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rram circles away quickly and effectively.
Rram takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Angliese showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rram.
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 Bo Angliese will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Angliese drops his hands momentarily and Rram takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rram looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Angliese throws the left hand but Rram avoids the punch easily.
Angliese throws the left hand but Rram avoids the punch easily.
Rram appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A nice combination there by Rram.
Rram keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Angliese.
Nosyaj Rram is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rram fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Angliese lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rram throws a leg kick which misses Angliese's front leg but catches the back leg as Angliese tries to avoid it.
Angliese throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Angliese avoids a kick to the body.
Rram misses with a low kick.
A left and a right from Rram both land. Nice combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good standup being displayed there by Rram as he connects with a hook.
Nice shot lands for Angliese.
Rram throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Angliese scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rram misses with the combination.
Rram throws a sloppy body shot
and Angliese counters with a nice uppercut.
Rram looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Angliese throwing a counter right hand but Rram manages to avoid it.
Rram scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Sloppy strikes from Angliese. Those never looked like landing.
Rram closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rram on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rram throws a series of punches but Angliese avoids them all with ease.
Rram takes a head kick and keeps coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Angliese throws a series of strikes that have Rram backpedaling.
Rram pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rram throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Angliese on the side of the head.
Rram misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A little feinted left hand from Angliese on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rram misses with a low kick.
Angliese throws out a powerful jab.#T2#
Rram rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Angliese moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rram is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Angliese.
Rram misses with a few strikes there.
Rram throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Angliese went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Rram has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Angliese.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rram.
Rram misses with a jab to the body
letting Angliese counter with a right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Rram misses the target.
Rram throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rram takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Angliese misses with a series of wild punches.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rram! But no joy.
Rram throws a series of punches but Angliese avoids them all with ease.
Angliese looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rram throws a lazy uppercut
and Angliese makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Good leg kick by Rram there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rram works Angliese's body with a nice hook.#T3#
Rram throws a hook but Angliese avoids it easily.
Rram uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Angliese.
Rram fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rram defending well as Angliese loads up on a big left hand.
Rram throws a counter combo.
Angliese moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rram throws a nice looking combination but Angliese bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rram moves out of range of the body kick.
Rram showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Angliese.
Rram rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Angliese moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rram takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rram has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rram will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Angliese was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Rram slips a jab and a cross from Angliese.
A low kick from Rram misses
and Angliese counters with a stiff right hand.
A left and a right from Rram both land. Nice combination. #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!
Rram tries a low kick but Angliese avoids it.
Angliese lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rram at a distance.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Rram - that will leave a mark!
Angliese bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Rram throws a body kick that misses.
Rram blocks a head kick by Angliese.
Rram is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Rram looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A low kick from Rram misses
and Angliese counters with a series of strikes. Rram will be more careful next time no doubt.
Rram misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rram is breathing heavily.
Rram stalks Angliese and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Angliese's face. Angliese staggers backwards, shaken.
Rram misses with a double jab
and Angliese cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rram.
Angliese lands a head kick. Rram smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Angliese pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Rram!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Nosyaj Rram will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Angliese's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Rram takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Angliese loads up on a big right hand but Rram slips the punch.
Rram misses with a jab, cross combination.
Angliese feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Angliese misses with a double jab.
Rram throws a leg kick
and Angliese counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Angliese looks for the body kick but Rram saw that one coming.
Bo Angliese is winning the standup battle so far.
Rram tries to bum rush Angliese with a series of wild strikes but Angliese uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rram misses with a few strikes there.
Rram throws a leg kick that is checked
and Angliese counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Angliese scores with a decent looking hook.
Rram takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Angliese lands a slapping body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Angliese has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Rram misses with a body kick.
It looked like Angliese was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rram.
Angliese scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rram misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rram takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Angliese scores with a shot to the body. #T1#
Rram throws a hook but Angliese blocks it.
Sloppy strikes from Rram. Those never looked like landing.
Angliese throws a jab but it's blocked by Rram.
Angliese throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rram counters with a good low kick that Angliese was not able to check.
Angliese is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Rram misses with a wild combination.
Angliese uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rram.
Angliese moves out of range as Rram throws a body kick.
As Rram backs away, Angliese returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Rram digs a good body shot into Angliese's ribs.
Rram throws a combination that misses
and Angliese counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Angliese checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Angliese moves into range and connects with a jab.
Angliese avoids a kick to the body.
Rram looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rram tried to score with a low kick but Angliese checks it.
Angliese throwing a counter right hand but Rram manages to avoid it.#T2#
Rram works the jab nicely.
A low kick from Rram misses
and Angliese counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rram throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Angliese counters with a nice uppercut.
Angliese scores with a body shot.
A punch combination from Rram misses.
Rram takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Angliese misses with a wild combination.
Rram throws a right and a left that Angliese avoids nicely.
Rram walks into a straight right hand from Angliese.
Rram lands a nice shot to the body.
Angliese tests Rram's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Angliese lunges at Rram with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rram's hand.
Rram connects with a single shot there.
Angliese pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Rram back to the cage. Angliese follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#T3#
Angliese slips a jab and a cross from Rram.
Rram sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Angliese closes the distance and lands a one-two.#ROC#
Rram is rocked!
Rram stalks Angliese and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Angliese's face. Angliese staggers backwards, shaken.
Rram is still on wobbly legs! Can Angliese finish him?
Rram scores with a one two! Angliese had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Rram seems to have recovered his senses.
Rram throws a left and a right that both miss
and Angliese counters with a lovely straight right hand!
No joy there for Rram, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rram jabs Angliese right on the nose. Angliese blinks but takes it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rram cracks Angliese with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Angliese throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rram on the side of the head.
Rram misses with a few strikes there.
Angliese throws a head kick that misses.
Rram misses with a shot to the body
and Angliese counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Angliese lands a leg kick that knocks Rram off balance momentarily.
Rram's corner calls for a 1-2. Rram obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T4#
Rram feints and then cracks Angliese's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Angliese down.
Rram misses with a few strikes there.
Angliese loads up on a big right hand but Rram slips the punch.
Angliese throws a lazy right hand but Rram sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A slow jab from Angliese misses its intended target.
Rram moves away from the strike by Angliese.
Rram avoids the body shot from Angliese.
Rram misses with a body shot.
Angliese throws a right hand that Rram ducks under and follows up with a left that Rram also avoids with ease.
Angliese throws a head kick that misses.
Angliese avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rram takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Rram falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Angliese counter with a right hand.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bo Angliese!

Bo Angliese managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Zenith Nutrition (160q/$200), into his post fight interview.

 

Event: Batoru FC 6     
Date:   Dec 29, 2018
#R1#
Nakano checks a leg kick.
Rram misses with a low kick.
Rram swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nakano misses with a low kick.
Rram misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nakano is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Nakano crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Rram - the referee stops the clock and Nakano gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Rram. Nakano manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Rram stalks Nakano and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Nakano's face. Nakano staggers backwards, shaken.#CUT#
It looks like Naoyuki Nakano has been cut.
Rram connects with a jab.
A big right from Rram misses.
A combination from Rram does no damage.
Nakano slips under a jab.
Nakano lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nakano dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rram looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rram looks to land a combination but Nakano avoids it well.
Nakano throws out a loose jab but Rram uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Rram misses with a straight left.
Rram scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rram throws a right and a left that Nakano avoids nicely.
Rram doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rram gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Good work by Rram as he checks the leg kick.
Rram misses the jab.
Nakano scores with a punch to the head.
Good leg kick by Nakano there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nakano misses with a leg kick
letting Rram counter with a right hand.
Rram is looking to score with low kicks.
Rram fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nakano manages to avoid it.
Nakano tries to counter with a clinch but Rram shakes him off and moves away.
Rram throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nakano stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rram.
Rram throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T2#
Rram scoring well with a low kick there.
Rram tries to work over Nakano's front leg with a kick but Nakano checks it.
Rram throws a right hand that Nakano ducks under and follows up with a left that Nakano also avoids with ease.
Rram throws a right hand that Nakano ducks under and follows up with a left that Nakano also avoids with ease.
Nakano keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A slow jab from Rram misses its intended target.
Rram scores with a nice head shot.
Rram will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rram tries to work over Nakano's front leg with a kick but Nakano checks it.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Rram. Nakano shrugs it off though.
Rram misses with a low kick.
Nakano wants to counter with a clinch but Rram pushes him away.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Nakano.
An inside leg kick from Rram misses. #T3##CL2#
Nakano darts in and clinches Rram up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rram.
Nakano keeps control of Rram as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nakano has a couple of punches blocked by Rram.
Rram blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nakano lands a body punch.
Nakano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Nakano fails to land.
Rram has had enough of the clinch but Nakano keeps him there for the moment.#BC#
Rram manages to break the clinch.
Rram wants to slow Nakano down by chopping away at his legs.
Nakano only half commits to the counter leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nakano looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nosyaj Rram seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rram avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rram takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T4#
Rram throws a front kick aimed at Nakano's knee but Nakano avoids it well.
Rram rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nakano moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rram throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nakano cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nakano avoids a punch combination nicely.
A thudding body kick lands there by Nakano!
Rram swinging wildly here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A low kick from Rram is predictable there #CL2#
and Nakano counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Rram blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Nakano.
Nakano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nakano throws a punch but it's blocked by Rram.
Rram working hard to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nosyaj Rram dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Naoyuki Nakano's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
A big right from Nakano misses.
Nakano on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rram feints a jab promting Nakano to slip. Rram then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Nakano slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Rram misses with a two punch combination.
That kick from Rram tenderised Nakano's leg. Nakano is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nakano misses the shot to the body.
Rram finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nakano is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Nakano with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jab from Rram.
Nakano is looking to slow Rram down with leg kicks.
Rram takes a swing at Nakano's ribcage but misses.
Nakano lands a nice shot to the body.
Nosyaj Rram is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
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!
Nakano drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Rram misses with a wild body shot.
Rram lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nakano circles away quickly and effectively.
Rram is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nakano can do to turn this around?#T1#
Nakano chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nakano's corner calls for a 1-2. Nakano obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nakano is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Crunch! Nakano slams his shin into Rram's torso.
Nakano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rram was well out of range. Poor timing from Nakano.
Nakano throws a leg kick but Rram sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nosyaj Rram is winning the standup battle so far.
Rram lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nakano circles away quickly and effectively.
Rram misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rram throws out a loose jab but Nakano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rram misses with a double jab.
Rram throws a combination that misses
and Nakano counters with a right hand to the body. #CL2#
Nakano clinches up with Rram and pushes him back against the cage.#T2#
A short right from Nakano.
Nakano tries to work over Rram's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
I was talking to Rram's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Nakano softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nakano throws a punch but it's blocked by Rram.
Nakano has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nakano leaning his opponent against the cage.
Nakano is stalling here.
Nakano lands a nice shot to the body.
Nakano throws a punch but it's blocked by Rram.
Nakano misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nakano misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nakano throws a punch but it's blocked by Rram.
Rram tries to break free but Nakano pushes him back against the cage.#T3##BC#
Rram breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nakano tries to clinch there but Rram circles away.
Rram has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nakano.
Rram throws a right hand that Nakano ducks under and follows up with a left that Nakano also avoids with ease.
Nakano chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rram can pounce on him.
Nakano with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nakano ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A clash of legs there as Nakano blocks the low kick.
Rram misses with a hook to the body
and Nakano cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nakano slips a jab and a cross from Rram.
Jab from Nakano.
A combination from Rram does no damage.
Nakano dodges the punch combination from Rram. #T4##CL2#
Nakano forces Rram back against the cage and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nakano lands an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nakano.
Nakano tries a body shot but Rram blocks it.
A right hook to the body lands for Nakano.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nakano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rram's elbow.
Nakano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rram blocking some punches.
Nakano struggles to land a body shot inside as Rram controls his hands.
Nakano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nakano lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rram blocks an uppercut.
Nakano misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Naoyuki Nakano showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Naoyuki Nakano's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Rram lands a jab-cross combination.
Rram throws a leg kick that is checked
and Nakano makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Nakano throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nakano slips a jab and a cross from Rram.
Rram throws a right and a left that Nakano avoids nicely. #CL2#
Nakano moves into the clinch successfully.
A head punch on the inside from Nakano fails to land.
Nakano working aggressively here.
Nakano digs a right hand into Rram's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rram's gas tank.
Nakano works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nakano tries a body shot but Rram blocks it.
Nakano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nakano misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nakano.
Nakano lands a shoulder strike. #T1#
Nakano working aggressively here. #BC#
Rram escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nakano lands with a nice body kick.
Rram throws a body shot but no joy.
Rram stuns Nakano with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nakano. That's going to slow Rram down.
Nakano is looking to slow Rram down with leg kicks.
Rram misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
An inside leg kick lands from Nakano.
Nakano scores with a kick to the midsection.
Rram throws a right and a left that Nakano avoids nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rram on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nakano. Nakano obviously looking to wear him down.
Nakano with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A good leg kick by Nakano. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nakano showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rram.
Rram swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rram pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Good leg kick by Nakano there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nakano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rram was well out of range. Poor timing from Nakano.
Rram tries to work over Nakano's front leg with a kick but Nakano checks it. #CL2#
Nakano drives through and clinches with Rram against the cage.
Nakano will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Rram up against the cage.
Rram is trying to break free.
Nakano misses with some punches. #T3#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Rram is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nakano misses with a short punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Naoyuki Nakano seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nakano throws a punch but it's blocked by Rram.
Nakano throws a head punch that misses.
Nakano working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nakano tries a body shot but Rram blocks it.
Rram tries to circle away but Nakano has him pinned against the cage.
Nakano scores with a shot to the side of Rram's head.
A head punch on the inside from Nakano fails to land.
Rram tries to circle away but Nakano has him pinned against the cage.
Nakano digs a right hand into Rram's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rram's gas tank.
Nakano can't find room to land a body shot as Rram controls the action.
Nakano misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nakano creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rram wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nakano trying to stall but Rram improves his position.
Nakano lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rram or not.
Nakano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nakano lands with a light punch inside.
Nakano scores with a shot to the side of Rram's head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nakano.
Nakano avoiding damage as Rram throws knees to the body.
Nakano can't find room to land a body shot as Rram controls the action.
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!
Rram has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rram is trying to break the clinch but Nakano has him pressed against the cage.
Rram wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rram wants to break free but Nakano has control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Naoyuki Nakano comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nakano 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Naoyuki Nakano!

 

Event: AFC #27     
Date:   Dec 22, 2018
#R1#
Saibot chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rram can pounce on him. #CL#
Saibot closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Saibot.
Saibot lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rram backwards. #BC2#
Rram manages to break the clinch.
Saibot showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rram.
Sloppy strikes from Rram. Those never looked like landing.
Rram lands with a shot to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Saibot.
A left lands for Rram.
Rram stalks Saibot and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Saibot's face. Saibot staggers backwards, shaken.
Saibot has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Kaptajnernes Træningscenter in the buildup to the fight.
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!
Rram scores with a hook to the body. Saibot takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rram looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Rram.#T1#
Saibot doesn't manage to clinch there - Rram circles away.
A little jabbing left from Rram on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rram ducks under a wild hook from Saibot.
Rram thuds a left hand into Saibot's body.
Rram misses with an uppercut
letting Saibot counter with a right hand.
Rram feints and then cracks Saibot's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Saibot down.
Rram cracks Saibot with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
An inside leg kick lands from Rram.
Rram thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Saibot if he has to take too many more of those.
Rram throws a leg kick which misses Saibot's front leg but catches the back leg as Saibot tries to avoid it.
Rram misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Saibot was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rram throws a right and a left that both miss.
Saibot tries to counter with a takedown but Rram is quick to defend against it.#CL#
Saibot instigates a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saibot fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Saibot is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rram is defending well for now.
Saibot misses with a body punch.
Rram tries to break the clinch but Saibot is controlling the position. #TD#
Saibot gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Rram wants to stand but Saibot is controlling the position.
Saibot scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Saibot postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Rram looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Saibot is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Saibot is working Rram over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Rram controlling the position.
Rram trying to keep a closed guard but Saibot is proving a slippery customer.
Saibot won't allow Rram to sweep him here. #T3#
Saibot wants to control from the top but Rram keeps moving.
Saibot 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.
Saibot is looking to work some ground and pound but Rram has wrist control.
Rram is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rram wants to stand up but Saibot is controlling him.
Rram controls Saibot momentarily but Saibot frees himself.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Saibot accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rram wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Saibot scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Rram is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Saibot is controlling him.
Saibot chips away with some ground and pound.
Rram looking to hit a scissor sweep but Saibot is one step ahead there.
Rram working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Saibot.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rram is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rram with a nice cross.
Rram throws a series of punches but Saibot avoids them all with ease.
An attempted straight right counter from Saibot misses the target.
Saibot tries to clinch up but Rram circles away and keeps his distance.
Left hook, right uppercut from Rram.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nosyaj Rram dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Rram throws a series of strikes that have Saibot backpedaling.
Saibot dodges the punch combination from Rram.
Saibot swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rram.
Rram stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rram wants it to stay on the feet.
Saibot takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Saibot avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Saibot feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Rram jabs Saibot right on the nose. Saibot blinks but takes it well.
Rram throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rram lands a nice leg kick that just misses Saibot's sensitive parts.
Saibot has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rram.
Rram throws a nice looking combination but Saibot bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A counter left hand to the body from Saibot misses its target.
Rram throws a right hand that Saibot ducks under and follows up with a left that Saibot also avoids with ease.#T1#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rram, right into the meat.
Rram is looking to slow Saibot down with leg kicks.
Rram connects with a looping right hand.
A punch combination from Rram misses.
Saibot swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rram misses with a low kick.
Rram throws a right hand that Saibot ducks under and follows up with a left that Saibot also avoids with ease.
Rram throws a hook to the side of Saibot's head but Saibot sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Saibot is looking to counter punch.
Saibot's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rram connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Saibot scrambles back to his feet.
Nosyaj Rram is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rram misses with a series of wild punches.
Some wild striking there from Rram.
Saibot swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rram throws a combination that misses
and Saibot counters with a straight right hand.
Rram has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Saibot moves out of range as Rram throws a body kick.
Rram slaps away a takedown attempt from Saibot, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rram feints a jab promting Saibot to slip. Rram then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Saibot slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rram throws a push kick but Saibot slaps the foot to one side.
Saibot tries to counter with a takedown but Rram is quick to defend against it.
Saibot is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Saibot showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rram.
Rram throws a body punch but Saibot moves out of range.
Rram throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rram takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Saibot missing with a left hand there. Rram was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL#
Saibot closes the distance and clinches. #T3#
Rram gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Saibot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Noob Saibot. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Saibot misses with a hook to the ribs.
Saibot misses with some punches.
Saibot tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Saibot misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rram blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Saibot throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Saibot misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rram trying to stall but Saibot improves his position.
Saibot swings wildly with an uppercut but Rram uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rram is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A frustrated look appears on Rram's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T4#
A head punch on the inside from Saibot fails to land. #BC2#
Rram manages to break the clinch.
Nice shot lands for Rram.#CL#
Saibot rushes Rram and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Rram's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rram throws a nice looking combination but Saibot bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rram misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Saibot counters with a nice double leg into side control. Rram won't be happy with that. #ES2#
Rram explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Nosyaj Rram seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rram falls off balance throwing a combination #KD#
and Saibot counters with a big uppercut that knocks Rram off his feet! Saibot dives into side control looking to finish!#ROC#
Rram is rocked!
Rram tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rram gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nosyaj Rram showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Saibot's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Rram connects with an inside leg kick.
Nosyaj Rram seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Saibot closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Saibot has Rram pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Saibot pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Rram tumbling to the mat - Saibot dives into Rram's guard.
Saibot landing with the ground and pound.
Rram tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saibot trying to control the position from guard on top but Rram is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saibot lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Saibot with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1#
Rram is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Saibot is controlling him.
Saibot looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Saibot tries to free his leg and advance position but Rram is retaining full guard.
Saibot is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Rram is controlling Saibot's posture.
Saibot looking to sit in guard and control but Rram gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Noob Saibot has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Saibot not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Saibot holds on and takes a little breather.
Saibot is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rram must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SU2#
Rram stands up from Saibot's guard - Rram perhaps looking for a knockout.
Rram lands a nice looking body shot.
Saibot checks the leg kick.
Saibot is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Rram.
Rram rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Saibot moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Saibot misses the target.#T3#
Rram lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Rram throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Saibot.
Saibot tries to clinch but Rram is having none of it.
Rram is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Saibot with a body shot.
Rram leaves Saibot with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rram lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rram misses with a double jab.
Rram with a hook.
Rram connects with a solid leg kick.
Rram will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Saibot was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T4#
Rram throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Saibot.
Saibot staying out of range there.
Rram misses with a hook. Saibot ducked under it nicely.
Saibot was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Saibot takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rram fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Saibot.
Nosyaj Rram is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Saibot showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rram.
Rram scores with a push kick.
Rram misses with a few strikes there.
Saibot appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Rram throws a right and a left that both miss.
It looked like Saibot was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rram.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nosyaj Rram comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rram 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nosyaj Rram!

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

 

Event: AFC #25     
Date:   Dec 08, 2018
#R1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nystrom fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Rram breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Nystrom forces Rram back against the cage and clinches.
Nystrom tries for a takedown but Rram manages to get underhooks.
Rram is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Nystrom can't get the takedown.
Nosyaj Rram has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Noam Nystrom.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rram.
A hook to the body from Rram.
Nystrom tries for a takedown. No joy.
Nystrom tries for a takedown but Rram manages to get underhooks.
Rram blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Nystrom breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nystrom tries to clinch up.
Rram lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nystrom gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CL2#
Nystrom has taken the fight to the clinch. #T1#
Rram is pressed up against the cage. Nystrom has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rram down to the mat. Rram avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Rram tries to bum rush Nystrom with a series of wild strikes but Nystrom uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nystrom keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rram falls off balance throwing a combination #CL2#
and Nystrom counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Nystrom wants a takedown but no success here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rram.
Nystrom fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nystrom lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nystrom misses with some punches.
Nystrom misses with a body punch.
Rram managing to block the knees to the body from Nystrom. #BC#
Rram breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rram throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nystrom is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Nystrom drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CL2#
Nystrom rushes Rram and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T2#
Knees to the body from Nystrom.
I was talking to Rram's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Nystrom wants a takedown but no success here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nystrom connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rram's face.
Nystrom lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rram prevents the takedown attempt.
Nystrom drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rram pulls his leg out and moves away.
Nosyaj Rram seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rram looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The fighters circling - Rram throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rram ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nystrom moves away.
Rram sets himself, and Nystrom steps forward looking for the clinch! Rram avoids it this time.#CL2#
Nystrom has managed to clinch. #BC#
Rram's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rram misses with a double jab.
Rram throws a right hand that Nystrom ducks under and follows up with a left that Nystrom also avoids with ease.
Rram swinging wildly here. #T3#
Nystrom is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Rram.
Nystrom tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rram paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rram appears to be looking for a big counter.
Rram throws a body kick that misses.
Rram misses with a few strikes there.
Rram sets himself, and Nystrom steps forward looking for the clinch! Rram avoids it this time.
Nystrom tries to clinch up.
Rram lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nystrom's sensitive parts.
Rram misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nystrom fails in his attempt to clinch.
As Nystrom looks to move away, Rram throws a big counter combo but Nystrom just gets out of the way.
Rram moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nystrom tries to clinch there but Rram circles away.
Rram swinging wildly here.
Nystrom wants to clinch up but Rram keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Nystrom clinches with his opponent.
Nystrom tries to score a body lock takedown but Rram shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T4#
Rram is trying to break free.
Nystrom working aggressively here.
Nystrom is trying to drag Rram to the mat but Rram just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A short body shot lands from Nystrom as the two fighters clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Rram breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nystrom tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rram manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Some wild striking there from Rram. #CL2#
Nystrom has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rram tries to break the clinch but Nystrom is controlling the position.
Nystrom tries to score a body lock takedown but Rram shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Nystrom lands a nice knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nosyaj Rram dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Nystrom is looking to clinch but Rram is avoiding it.
Rram swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#CL2#
Nystrom darts in and clinches Rram up against the cage.
Noam Nystrom seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rram gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Nystrom.
Rram can't break the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Nystrom throws a head punch that misses.
Nystrom is trying to drag Rram to the mat but Rram just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rram blocks a body shot from Nystrom.
Rram avoiding damage as Nystrom throws knees to the body.
Nystrom swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
Nystrom swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nystrom is looking for a takedown.
Nosyaj Rram has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Noam Nystrom.
Rram prevents the takedown attempt.
Nystrom working aggressively here.
Nystrom lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC#
Rram escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nystrom is looking to clinch but Rram is avoiding it.
Rram seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Rram feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nystroms jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nosyaj Rram is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rram fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nystrom is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Rram misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nystrom.
Nystrom is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Rram with a body shot.
Nystrom slips a jab and a cross from Rram.
Nystrom is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nystrom doesn't manage to clinch there - Rram circles away.
Rram will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T2##CL2#
Nystrom moves into the clinch.
Nystrom swings wildly with an uppercut but Rram uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nystrom digs a right hand into Rram's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rram's gas tank.
Nystrom goes for a takedown attempt but Rram pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Some wild striking there from Rram.
Nystrom tries to counter with a clinch but Rram shakes him off and moves away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rram keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Nystrom closes the distance and clinches.
Rram blocks an uppercut.
Nystrom scores with a shot to the side of Rram's head.
Nystrom throws a punch but it's blocked by Rram. #BC2#
Nystrom manages to break the clinch.
Rram will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T3#
Nystrom wants to clinch.
Rram looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rram throws a body punch but Nystrom moves out of range.
Rram misses with a series of wild punches. #CL2#
Nystrom instigates a clinch.
Nystrom lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rram wants to break free but Nystrom has control.
Rram is trying to break free.
Rram is trying to break free.#T4#
Nystrom is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Rram is pressed up against the cage. Nystrom has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rram down to the mat. Rram avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nystrom takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nystrom takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nystrom steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Rram.
Nystrom fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nystrom fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Nystrom has closed the distance and engaged Rram in a clinch.
Nystrom prevents Rram from breaking the clinch.
Nystrom working aggressively here.
Rram has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nystrom has Rram pressed against the cage, preventing Rram from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rram is trying to break the clinch but Nystrom has him pressed against the cage.
Nystrom looking for a takedown.
Nystrom working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC#
Rram breaks from the clinch.
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 Nosyaj Rram will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Nystrom fails in his attempt to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rram. Nystrom does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rram misses with a series of wild punches.
Rram avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rram pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Nystrom back to the cage. Rram follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Rram tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nystrom was well out of range. Poor timing from Rram.
Nystrom tries to clinch there but Rram circles away.
Rram throws an overhand right that lands on Nystrom's shoulder, as Nystrom tries to avoid the shot.
Nystrom is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rram lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Nystrom backs up against the cage.
Sloppy strikes from Rram. Those never looked like landing. #CL2#
Nystrom instigates a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rram.
Rram is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nystrom can do to turn this around?
Nystrom is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Rram is defending well.#T1#
Nystrom crunches a lovely knee into Rram's ribcage.
Rram tries to break the clinch but Nystrom is controlling the position.
Nystrom is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #BC#
Rram escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rram throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nystrom uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rram.
Rram throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rram avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nystrom doesn't manage to clinch there - Rram circles away.
As Nystrom looks to move away, Rram throws a big counter combo but Nystrom just gets out of the way.
Rram misses with a wild combination.
Rram lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T2#
Nystrom wants to clinch.
Rram moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Rram fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nystrom is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A left and a right from Rram both land. Nice combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nystrom fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rram throws a big counter combination but Nystrom scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Rram keeps the fight on the outside.
Nystrom wants to clinch up but Rram keeps it at a distance.
Nystrom is looking to clinch but Rram is avoiding it. #CL2#
Nystrom fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rram, pushing him back against the cage.
Nystrom fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Nystrom just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rram's brow.
Nystrom has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rram is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T3#
Nystrom misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rram.
Rram on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rram is trying to push Nystrom away but Nystrom has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Nystrom scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short left from Nystrom.
Nystrom throws an elbow that misses.
Nystrom can't get the takedown.
Nosyaj Rram has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Noam Nystrom.
Nystrom working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC2#
Nystrom breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rram scores with a punch to the head.
Nystrom dodges the punch combination from Rram.
Rram misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nystrom showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rram. #T4#
Nystrom doesn't manage to clinch there - Rram circles away. #CL2#
Nystrom closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Nystrom just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rram's brow. #BC2#
Nystrom's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nystrom darts in trying to clinch
and Rram counters with a stiff right hand.
Noam Nystrom has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nosyaj Rram is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nystrom slips a jab from Rram.
Rram lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Rram lands with a shot to the body.
Nystrom is looking to clinch.
Nystrom tries to close the distance and clinch but Rram swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rram went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Nystrom tries to clinch but Rram moves out of range.
Rram feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nystroms jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Rram moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nosyaj Rram showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rram, 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nosyaj Rram!

A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Nosyaj Rram made sure he mentioned Urban Fighter, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
Noam Nystrom spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll be back.....Bitches!'.

 

Event: AFC #20 Main Card     
Date:   Nov 17, 2018
#R1#
Rram misses with an uppercut. Kingston saw that one coming.
Kingston with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rram to score with a decent uppercut.
Rram throws a body shot but no joy.
Kingston misses with a body shot. #CL2#
Kingston drives through and clinches with Rram against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kingston.
Kingston throws a punch but it's blocked by Rram.
Kingston has a couple of punches blocked by Rram.
Kingston fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rram blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Kingston.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rram blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rram.
Kingston pushes Rram back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rram lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kingston working aggressively here. #T1#
Kingston struggles to land a body shot inside as Rram controls his hands.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kingston.
Kingston misses with a body punch.
Kingston misses with some punches.
Kingston misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rram dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Kingston lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rram or not.
Kingston lands a body shot.
Kingston misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rram is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A short left from Kingston. #T2#
Kingston misses with some punches.
Kingston has a couple of punches blocked by Rram.
Rram wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kingston lands a nice shot to the body.
Rram blocking some punches.
Kingston is working Rram over against the cage.
Kingston has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Rram seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kingston can turn it around.
Kingston swings wildly with an uppercut but Rram uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kingston misses with a punch on the inside.
Kingston throws a head punch that misses.
Kingston misses with a punch on the inside.
Kingston throws a head punch that misses.
Kingston lands a shot to the body.
Rram blocking some punches. #T3#
Rram wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rram lands with a light punch inside.
Kingston misses with the head strike.
Rram blocks a body shot from Kingston.
Rram is trying to push Kingston away but Kingston has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kingston cracks Rram with a nice body shot.
Kingston tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rram's elbow.
Rram prevents a body shot from Kingston.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kingston.
Rram blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rram is trying to break the clinch but Kingston has him pressed against the cage.
Kingston misses with a punch on the inside.
Kingston lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rram's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T4#
A frustrated look appears on Rram's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kingston scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kingston has a couple of punches blocked by Rram.
Kingston tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rram blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kingston misses with the head strike.
Rram misses with a punch to the body.
Kingston scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kingston.
Kingston tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kingston lands a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rram can't break the clinch.
Kingston tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kingston swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carl Kingston dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Kingston attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kingston lands a jab.
Rram lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CL2#
Kingston closes the distance and clinches.
Kingston misses with some punches.
Rram blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Kingston.
Rram blocking some punches.
Rram blocks an uppercut.
Rram wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kingston working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kingston has a couple of punches blocked by Rram.
Kingston has a couple of punches blocked by Rram.
Kingston misses with some punches.
Kingston lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rram backwards. #T1#
Kingston misses with the head strike. #BC#
Rram's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rram swinging wildly here.
Kingston is looking to slow Rram down with leg kicks.
Kingston scores with a hook to the body. Rram takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rram waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kingston.
Rram scores with a nice head shot.
Nosyaj Rram seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rram takes one to the chin there.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kingston.
Rram takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kingston slips a jab from Rram.
Kingston looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kingston lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kingston looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kingston is looking to land body kicks.
Rram will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T2#
Rram swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kingston throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kingston blocks the body kick.
Kingston fakes the leg kick and cracks Rram in the body.
Rram misses with a series of wild punches.
Kingston scores with a jab to the head.
Rram motions for Kingston to come forward. Rram throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kingston slips a jab and a cross from Rram.
Carl Kingston seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kingston.
Kingston explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Rram misses with a combination
letting Kingston counter with a right hand.
Kingston moves out of range of the leg kick from Rram.
Kingston lands with a kick to the ribs.
Kingston has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kingston lands with a kick to the ribs. #T3#
Rram has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kingston finds it's way round the side to connect with Rram's head.
Rram misses with a two punch combination.
Rram gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kingston.
A clash of legs there as Rram blocks the low kick.
Rram throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rram tries to bum rush Kingston with a series of wild strikes but Kingston uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rram takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rram ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kingston moves away.
Rram throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kingston is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Rram tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kingston was well out of range. Poor timing from Rram.
Kingston connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rram 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.
Kingston blocks a leg kick.
Kingston tries to counter with a clinch but Rram shakes him off and moves away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kingston.
Kingston with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rram gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kingston.
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!
Rram throws a body shot but no joy.
Rram swinging wildly here.
Kingston is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T4#
Nice jab there from Kingston.
Kingston lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kingston tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kingston pushes Rram away with a front kick.
Rram throws a sloppy body shot
and Kingston counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rram's knee momentarily.
Kingston connects with a crisp jab.
Rram moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rram misses with a double jab.
Rram is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kingston scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rram jabs Kingston to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kingston connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rram misses with a double jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
No joy there for Rram, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice uppercut lands for Kingston. That snapped Rram's head back.
Kingston throws a good cross that connects.
Rram is looking to score with low kicks.
Nosyaj Rram is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Kingston closes the distance and pushes Rram back into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carl Kingston showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Rram scoring well with a low kick there.
Kingston is looking to slow Rram down with leg kicks.
Rram lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kingston circles away quickly and effectively.
Rram lands a right hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Kingston.
Kingston connects with a leg kick. Rram looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Rram misses with a body shot.
Rram throws a series of punches but Kingston avoids them all with ease.
Rram misses with a double jab.
Kingston connects with the punch.
Rram is looking to wear down Kingston with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Rram throws a nice looking combination but Kingston bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kingston replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Rram blocks it well.
Kingston throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Sloppy strikes from Rram. Those never looked like landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kingston scores with a jab to the body.
Rram swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kingston pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rram will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A combination from Rram does no damage.
Rram misses with a jab, cross combination.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kingston. #T1#
Kingston takes a swing at Rram's ribcage but misses.
Rram is looking to counter punch.
Rram misses with a few strikes there.
Rram shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kingston throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rram works over Kingston's head and body with a nice combination.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kingston.
Rram shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kingston eats them both and turns towards Rram to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Rram throws a low kick, looking for Kingston's leg but Kingston calmly moves out of range.
Kingston looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rram misses with the combination.
Rram fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
As Rram backs off Kingston throws a huge counter combo but Rram manages to avoid it all.
Jab by Kingston.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kingston shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Rram fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kingston manages to avoid it.
Kingston is looking to slow Rram down with leg kicks.
Kingston lands with a kick to the ribs.
Kingston tries to clinch but Rram is having none of it.
Rram throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kingston. #T2#
Kingston lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Kingston has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Rram throws a nice looking combination but Kingston bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rram will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rram.
Rram misses with a series of wild punches.
Rram blocks the body kick.
Kingston showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rram.
Nice body punch from Kingston.
Kingston dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice shot lands for Rram.
Kingston tries to clinch but Rram moves out of range.
Rram ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kingston moves away.
Kingston fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rram has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T3#
Kingston lands a head shot.
Kingston takes a swing at Rram's ribcage but misses.
Rram swinging wildly here.
Jab from Kingston.
Kingston tests Rram's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kingston comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kingston uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rram.
Nice uppercut there from Kingston.
Kingston dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kingston throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kingston throws a low kick but Rram moves out of range easily.
Jab by Kingston.
Kingston throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rram misses with a few strikes there.
Carl Kingston is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rram walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kingston keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rram.
Rram dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kingston. That did some damage!#CL2#
Kingston darts in and clinches Rram up against the cage.#BC#
Rram breaks from the clinch.
Rram connects with a nice looking jab.
Kingston throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rram sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rram throws a series of punches but Kingston avoids them all with ease.
Nosyaj Rram has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rram looks to land a combination but Kingston avoids it well.
Rram throws a wild body kick that Kingston sees coming a mile off.#CL2#
Rram tries to keep at a distance but Kingston has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kingston gets through Rram's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rram misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rram tries to land knees in the clinch but Kingston avoids the damage to the body.
Kingston lands a hook that snaps the head of Rram backwards.

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 Nosyaj Rram.
Well Kingston 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carl Kingston!

Our winner, Carl Kingston, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: AFC #17 Masters of Skill     
Date:   Oct 27, 2018
#R1#
Fighter tries to clinch there but Rram circles away.
Rram throwing a counter right hand but Fighter manages to avoid it.
Nameless Fighter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fighter tries to clinch but Rram is having none of it.
Rram swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fighter unleashes a big counter combination but Rram bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Fighter tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fighter doesn't manage to clinch there - Rram circles away.
Fighter tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It looked like Rram wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rram displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Rram swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rram lands with an overhand left.#CL2#
Fighter moves into the clinch successfully.
A short left from Fighter.
Rram is trying to break free.
Fighter lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fighter is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Fighter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice left hand lands by Fighter.
Rram blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fighter misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Fighter misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Rram escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rram looks to land a combination but Fighter avoids it well.
Rram swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rram tries to score with a low kick but Fighter moves his leg out of the way.#CL2#
Fighter moves into the clinch successfully.
Rram takes a shot to the head.
Rram blocking some punches.
Fighter misses with a punch on the inside.
Fighter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fighter swings wildly with an uppercut but Rram uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Rram breaks from the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL2#
Fighter drives through and clinches with Rram against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Fighter scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fighter throws a punch but it's blocked by Rram.
Fighter swings wildly with an uppercut but Rram uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fighter makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rram blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rram tries to break the clinch but Fighter is controlling the position.
Rram is trying to break the clinch but Fighter is controlling him.
Fighter has a couple of punches blocked by Rram.
Fighter has a couple of punches blocked by Rram.
Rram blocks an uppercut.
Fighter misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Rram breaks from the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fighter looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rram fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fighter tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rram swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rram uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fighter has time to react.
Fighter tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Fighter fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rram, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Rram breaks the clinch. #T3#
Fighter moves in looking to clinch but Rram pushes him off.
Rram misses with the combination.
Rram misses with a hook. Fighter ducked under it nicely. #CL2#
Fighter moves into the clinch.
Fighter throws a head punch that misses.
Fighter throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Rram breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fighter tries to clinch but Rram is having none of it.
Fighter tries to clinch but Rram moves out of range.
Rram swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rram throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fighter. #CL2#
Fighter closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Fighter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fighter misses with some punches.
Fighter lands a hook that snaps the head of Rram backwards.
We've been informed that Fighter has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#BC#
Rram breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice shot by Rram.
Fighter on the wrong end of a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fighter is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T4#
Rram throws a shot from downtown. Fighter moves away and avoids it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fighter looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fighter blocks a jab.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fighter misses with a punch on the inside.
Rram pushes Fighter back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Fighter misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fighter throws a head punch that misses.
Fighter fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Rram breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Fighter closes the distance and clinches.
Rram wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Rram's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rram rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fighter moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rram misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Nameless Fighter will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##CL2#
Fighter moves into the clinch.
Fighter throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Rram's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Fighter forces Rram back against the cage and clinches.
Fighter throws a head punch that misses.
Fighter swings wildly with an uppercut but Rram uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rram blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fighter throws a punch but it's blocked by Rram.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fighter.
Fighter misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fighter stalling the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Rram escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Fighter closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Rram's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fighter moves in looking to clinch but Rram pushes him off.
Fighter uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rram.#CL2#
Fighter instigates a clinch. #T1##BC#
Rram pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Fighter moves into the clinch.#BC#
Rram breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Fighter clinches up against the cage.
Nameless Fighter seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fighter.
Fighter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Fighter. #BC#
Rram's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A shot to the liver by Rram. Beautiful body shot.
Rram circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rram avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nosyaj Rram is winning the standup battle so far.
Fighter slips a jab and a cross from Rram.
Rram is looking to land body kicks.#CL2#
Fighter clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Fighter fails to land.
Fighter has a couple of punches blocked by Rram. #BC#
Rram breaks the clinch. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Fighter has managed to clinch. #BC#
Rram's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fighter closes the distance looking to clinch
and Rram counters with a series of strikes. Fighter will be more careful next time no doubt. #CL2#
Fighter moves into range and clinches up with Rram.
Fighter misses with some punches.
Rram blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rram.
Rram has Fighter pressed against the cage.
Fighter lands a nice uppercut.
Fighter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fighter working aggressively here.
Fighter throws a punch but it's blocked by Rram.
Fighter throws a punch but it's blocked by Rram.
Fighter misses with the head strike. #T3#
Rram looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Fighter misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rram stalling. #BC#
Rram breaks the clinch.
Rram throws a right hand that Fighter ducks under and follows up with a left that Fighter also avoids with ease.
Rram circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fighter wants to clinch.#CL2#
Fighter closes the distance and clinches.
Fighter working aggressively here.
Fighter misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rram.
Fighter throws a punch but it's blocked by Rram.
Fighter fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T4##BC#
Rram's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fighter is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Fighter pushes Rram up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Rram pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Fighter has Rram up against the cage in a clinch.
Rram blocks an uppercut.
Fighter throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Fighter fails to land.
Fighter has a couple of punches blocked by Rram.
Fighter misses with a short punch on the inside.
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!
Rram blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fighter working aggressively here. #BC#
Rram escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rram keeps the fight on the outside.
Rram throws a big counter combination but Fighter scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nameless Fighter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Fighter tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Rram counter with a right hand.
Fighter tries to clinch but Rram moves out of range.
Rram turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#CL2#
Fighter clinches.
Rram blocks an uppercut.
Fighter working aggressively here.
Fighter misses with some punches.
Fighter fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Rram's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rram avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fighter tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rram swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Fighter has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fighter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fighter throws a punch but it's blocked by Rram.
Rram blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Rram pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rram throws a series of strikes that have Fighter backpedaling.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rram throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Fighter looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rram throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rram ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fighter moves away.
Rram swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rram circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL2#
Fighter moves into the clinch successfully.
Fighter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fighter misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fighter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fighter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fighter lands a right hand.
Fighter lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Rram's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Fighter.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rram.
Rram blocking some punches. #T2##BC#
Rram pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fighter tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rram paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fighter tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rram is looking for a counter combo.
Rram lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fighter circles away quickly and effectively.
Fighter lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Rram shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Fighter eats them both and turns towards Rram to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rram misses with a wild body shot.
Rram throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Fighter moves into range and clinches up with Rram.
Fighter misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fighter has a couple of punches blocked by Rram.
Rram blocking some punches.
Rram blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fighter misses with some punches.
Fighter throws a punch but it's blocked by Rram.
Fighter throws a punch but it's blocked by Rram.
Rram looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Fighter has Rram pressed against the cage, preventing Rram from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T3#
Fighter working aggressively here.
Rram blocking some punches.
Fighter working aggressively here.
Rram leaning against his opponent.
Fighter working aggressively here. #BC#
Rram breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rram looks to score with a jab to the body but Fighter is just out of range.
Rram scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Fighter dodges the punch combination from Rram.
Fighter wants to clinch up but Rram keeps it at a distance.
Fighter tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rram paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fighter tries to clinch there but Rram circles away.
Rram throws a series of punches but Fighter avoids them all with ease.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fighter looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rram throws a right hand that Fighter ducks under and follows up with a left that Fighter also avoids with ease.
Fighter is looking to clinch. #T4#
Fighter tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Rram counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rram keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Fighter takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Rram manages to break the clinch.
Fighter tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rram manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rram misses with a double jab.
Rram scores with a hook to the body. Fighter takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rram jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nosyaj Rram has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fighter tries to clinch there but Rram circles away.
Rram keeps the fight on the outside.
Rram throwing a counter right hand but Fighter manages to avoid it.
Fighter is looking to clinch but Rram is avoiding it.
Rram went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Fighter is looking to clinch.
Rram misses with a looping left.
Despite the aggression on Fighter's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Rram will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fighter tries to clinch but Rram is having none of it.
It looked like Rram was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Fighter tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rram paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A bone on bone clash there as Fighter blocks the leg kick.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Nosyaj Rram!

An intense looking Nosyaj Rram took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Didn't even train for this fight.'.
In defeat, Nameless Fighter stepped up to the mic, saying 'I will be back And I`ll win YOU MOTH****CKERS!'.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Oct 01, 2018
#R1#
Rram throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Horder stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Horder fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rram looks to throw the jab but Horder is out of range.
Horder shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rram as he jumps to the side.
Horder swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Horder dodges the punch combination from Rram.
We've been told by Rram's head coaches at Big Price MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Horder has a takedown stuffed.
Rram half committed to a counter leg kick.
Nosyaj Rram has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Koby Horder.
Rram staying out of range there.
Horder shoots in for a takedown but Rram shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rram lands with a good body shot.
Rram misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rram blocks a head kick by Horder.
Rram rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Horder moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sloppy strikes from Horder. Those never looked like landing.
Rram misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Horder with the counter takedown but Rram avoids it easily.
Rram tests Horder's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1#
Rram digs a good hook to Horder's body.
Rram throws a series of punches but Horder moves out of range.
Rram's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Rram duly obliges.
Rram tries to bum rush Horder with a series of wild strikes but Horder uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Horder shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rram pinned against the cage. Rram gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Horder avoids a kick to the body.
Rram shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Horder eats them both and turns towards Rram to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Rram ducks under a wild hook from Horder.
Horder just misses with a punch to the body.
Nosyaj Rram is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Horder. Rram does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rram misses with a series of wild punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rram throws a right and a left that both miss.
Horder wants to counter the offense by Rram and move into the clinch position.#T2#
Rram avoids the body shot from Horder.
Horder shoots for a takedown but Rram saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rram keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rram throws a nice looking combination but Horder bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Horder misses with a takedown attempt - Rram sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rram fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Horder checks it well.
Horder checks a leg kick nicely.
Rram tries to land a front kick but Horder steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Horder wants to counter with a clinch but Rram pushes him away.
No joy there for Horder, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rram lands a jab.
Rram misses with a double jab.
And Horder tries to counter it with a takedown but Rram pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rram, right into the meat.
Horder is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rram.
Horder scores with a body shot.
Nosyaj Rram seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rram throws a right and a left that both miss.
Horder on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Horder is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Rram rather than just go for the knockout.#T3#
Rram lands a really nice looking cross but Horder seems unphased.
Rram lands with a cross.
Sloppy strikes from Rram. Those never looked like landing.
Nice shot lands for Rram.
Rram lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Horder takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rram misses with a few strikes there.
Horder changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rram tries to avoid it but Horder manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rram to the ground. Rram escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rram, right into the meat.
Rram cracks Horder with a right hand to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Horder. Rram does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rram appears to be looking for a big counter.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Horder tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rram swivels and escapes.
Horder swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rram stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rram wants it to stay on the feet.
Nice straight punches there by Rram. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rram.
Horder fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rram avoids it really well and circles away.#T4#
Rram tests Horder's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rram looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rram moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rram misses with a jab, cross combination.
Horder slips a straight right by Rram.
Horder with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rram to score with a decent uppercut.
Horder takes one to the side of the head. #ROC#
Horder is rocked!
Rram misses with a double jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Horder has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Horder is still on wobbly legs! Can Rram finish him?
Rram fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rram throws a right hand that Horder ducks under and follows up with a left that Horder also avoids with ease.
Horder with the counter takedown but Rram avoids it easily.
Rram connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rram scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rram rushes Horder with punches - Horder moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Horder goes down! Rram follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nosyaj Rram!
Nosyaj Rram made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Didn't even train for this fight.'.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Aug 03, 2018
#R1#
Rram displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Chatillon shoots and misses
and Rram counters with a one-two to the body.
Rram keeps the fight on the outside.
Rram fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Chatillon has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rram swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chatillon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rram.
Rram rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Chatillon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rram misses with a series of wild punches.
Rram scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rram swinging wildly here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rram throws a nice looking combination but Chatillon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rram misses with a low kick.
Chatillon avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rram sets himself, and Chatillon steps forward looking for the clinch! Rram avoids it this time.#T1#
Rram will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Chatillon changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Rram misses with a series of wild punches.
Rram lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #CUT#
It looks like Thomas Chatillon has been cut.
Nosyaj Rram seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chatillon tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rram swivels and escapes.
Rram swinging wildly here.
Rram throws a one two combo.
Chatillon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rram manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rram misses with a combination
and Chatillon counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Rram swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rram throws a looping overhand right but Chatillon ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rram scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #TD2#
Chatillon shoots in and bounces Rram off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#ES#
Rram kicks Chatillon off and gets to his feet.
Rram lands with a right hand.
Chatillon has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rram.
Rram throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Chatillon slips a jab from Rram.
Chatillon has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Rram throws a body kick that misses.
A right-left combo lands from Rram. #ROC#
Chatillon is rocked!
Rram fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Chatillon is still on wobbly legs! Can Rram finish him?
Rram cracks Chatillon with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Chatillon tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Rram pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Chatillon is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nosyaj Rram!
In his post fight interview, Nosyaj Rram gave a big smile as he said 'Didn't even train for this fight.'.

 

Event: ORC 17: Ragnarok     
Date:   Jun 30, 2018
#R1#
Rram tries to bum rush Henry with a series of wild strikes but Henry uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Henry's corner calls for a 1-2. Henry obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Henry looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A left and a right from Rram both land. Nice combination.
Henry showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rram.
Rram chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Henry can pounce on him. #CL#
Henry closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Henry working aggressively here.
Rram blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Henry. #BC2#
Rram's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pascal Henry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rram misses with an uppercut. Henry saw that one coming.
A quick step to the side and Henry tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Henry chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rram misses with a double jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rram throws a right hand that Henry ducks under and follows up with a left that Henry also avoids with ease.
Rram lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Rram cracks Henry with an open hand slap.
Henry jabs Rram right on the nose. Rram blinks but takes it well.
Sloppy strikes from Rram. Those never looked like landing. #T1#
Rram throws a left and a right that both miss
and Henry counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rram throws a series of punches but Henry moves out of range.
Henry throws a body punch but Rram moves out of range.
Rram misses with a wild body shot.
A lazy left from Henry finds it's target.
Henry throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rram, right into the meat.
Rram misses with a double jab.
Henry throwing a counter right hand but Rram manages to avoid it.
A punch combination from Rram misses.
Rram misses with a two punch combination.
Henry wants to land a leg kick but Rram is out of range.
Henry lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Henry lands a nice shot that snaps Rram's head back.
Henry misses with a straight right.
Rram misses with a wild body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rram misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rram takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
We've been informed that Rram has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Henry blocks a jab.
Henry fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rram on the side of the head.#T2#
Henry lands with a hook. Rram tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rram misses with a series of wild punches.
A counter left hand to the body from Henry misses its target.
Henry throws out a loose jab but Rram uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rram needs to keep his hands up - Henry had a free shot at his head there.
Rram moves away from the strike by Henry.
Henry misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rram.
Henry is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rram.
Rram is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Henry with a body shot.
Henry showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rram.
Henry is looking to counter the offense by Rram and move into the clinch.
Rram lands a nice shot to the body.
Henry with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Henry scores with a leg kick.
Rram on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Henry swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rram.
Henry slips a jab and a cross from Rram.
Henry pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rram is out of range and Henry settles back down.
Rram throws a body kick that misses.
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 Pascal Henry will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Rram misses with a two punch combination.
Henry lands a jab to Rram's midsection.
Rram lands a nice hook to Henry's body. Henry takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Henry lands with a nice body kick.
Henry lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Rram swats away the attempt to clinch by Henry.
Henry tries to clinch up.
Henry takes a swing at Rram's ribcage but misses.
Henry takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Henry lands a jab to the head.
Rram swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rram looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Rram throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rram dodges the punch combination from Henry.
Rram connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Henry's hands.
Rram looks to land a combination but Henry avoids it well.
A counter left hand to the body from Henry misses its target.#T1#
Henry blocks a low kick nicely.
Pascal Henry is winning the standup battle so far.
Rram swings for the body but Henry moves out of range.
Rram scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#CL#
Henry takes the fight into the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Henry.
Henry misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rram is trying to break the clinch but Henry has him pressed against the ropes.
Henry swings wildly with an uppercut but Rram uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rram blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Henry throws a head punch that misses.
Henry misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Henry fails to land.
Henry tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Henry throws a punch but it's blocked by Rram.
Henry throws a punch but it's blocked by Rram. #T2#
Rram stalling. #BC2#
Rram breaks the clinch.
Henry dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Henry keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rram throws an off balance right hand
and Henry counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Rram throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rram misses with a body shot
and Henry counters with a solid body kick.
Rram misses with the combination.
Henry's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rram under the eye.
Henry avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rram throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Henry counters with a straight right hand.
A left and a right from Rram both land. Nice combination.
Henry misses the shot to the body.
Rram throws a counter combo.
Nosyaj Rram is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Henry works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rram is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Henry rather than just go for the knockout.
Rram misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pascal Henry dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Rram throws a series of punches but Henry avoids them all with ease.
Rram misses with a wild combination.
Rram lands with a nice combination. Henry backs away looking to recover.
Nice shot lands for Henry.
Rram lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Henry circles away quickly and effectively.
Rram throws a series of punches but Henry moves out of range.
Henry throws a nice outside leg kick.
Henry attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Henry digs a good hook to Rram's body.
Rram looks to land a right hand but Henry moved out of range.
That kick from Rram tenderised Henry's leg. Henry is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rram throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Henry misses with a looping left.
Rram misses with a two punch combination.
Rram misses with a looping left.
Henry lands a really nice looking cross but Rram seems unphased.
Henry bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rram's head backwards.
Henry waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rram.#T1#
Henry is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Rram.
Rram shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Henry connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Henry takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Henry uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rram.
Henry throwing a counter right hand but Rram manages to avoid it.
Rram throws a right hand that Henry ducks under and follows up with a left that Henry also avoids with ease.
Henry is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Henry throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Henry finds it's way through Rram's defenses.
Rram tries to bum rush Henry with a series of wild strikes but Henry uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rram looks to land a left hand but Henry moved out of range nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Henry on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Henry fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rram.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Henry - that will leave a mark!
Henry wants to clinch up but Rram keeps it at a distance.
Rram misses with a wild combination.
Henry scores with a sloppy right hand. Rram should have avoided that one. #T2#
Henry connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rram. Rram circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rram looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Henry tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Rram paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Henry keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rram throws a series of punches but Henry moves out of range.
Rram showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Henry.
Henry lands a body shot.
Henry bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nice uppercut there from Henry.
Rram defending well as Henry loads up on a big left hand.
Henry jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice shot by Rram.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Henry lands a jab to the nose.
Henry moves out of range as Rram throws a body kick.
Rram's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rram avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rram misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

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 Pascal Henry.
Well Henry has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight for Pascal Henry!
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight for Pascal Henry!

Pascal Henry wins by majority decision!

Pascal Henry seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Nosyaj Rram spoke after the fight, saying 'Didn't even train for this fight.'.

 

Event: ORC 14: Headstrong     
Date:   Jun 16, 2018
#R1#
Rram misses the jab.
Rram shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Wightman eats them both and turns towards Rram to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Wightman, right into the meat.
Rram misses with the combination.
Wightman looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wightman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rram with a hook.
Wightman fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rram has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nosyaj Rram seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rram scores with a one two! Wightman had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Nice uppercut lands for Wightman. That snapped Rram's head back.
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!
Some wild striking there from Rram.
Rram looks to land a combination. Wightman sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Wightman scores with a three punch combo!
Rram takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wightman ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rram checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
An inside leg kick from Rram misses.
Rram throws out a loose jab but Wightman uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
A right-left combo lands from Wightman.
A combination from Rram does no damage.
Nice uppercut lands for Rram. That snapped Wightman's head back.
Rram misses with a wild combination.
Wightman throws a head kick that half lands. #ROC2#
Rram is rocked!
Rram checks a low kick from Wightman.
Wightman is looking to slow Rram down with leg kicks.
Rram thuds his shin into the meat of Wightman's side.
Wightman throws a series of punches but Rram moves out of range.
Rram drops his hands momentarily and Wightman takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rram misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wightman looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rram misses with a double jab
and Wightman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rram moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Rram looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wightman misses with a head kick. #T2#
Rram misses with a wild combination.
Wightman attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A combination from Wightman does no damage.
Wightman goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Rram misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rram misses with the combination.
Wightman throws a lazy right hand but Rram sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rram rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wightman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wightman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rram.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rram. Wightman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rram stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wightman.
Wightman throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wightman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wightman fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rram has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rram will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Blake Wightman will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Sloppy strikes from Rram. Those never looked like landing.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Wightman, right into the meat.
Rram avoids the head kick by Wightman.
Wightman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sloppy strikes from Rram. Those never looked like landing.
Rram ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rram fails to land with a series of punches.
Wightman with a jab.
Rram misses with the combination.
Rram takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wightman is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rram throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wightman takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rram moves out of range of the strikes.
Blake Wightman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rram checks a low kick from Wightman.
Wightman throws a sloppy head kick and Rram moves out of range easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wightman misses with a straight left. #T1#
Rram swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rram scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wightman doesn't seem bothered though.
Rram lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Rram tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wightman was well out of range. Poor timing from Rram.
Rram rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wightman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rram swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Rram scores with a four punch combination!
Rram takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wightman scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Rram keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wightman.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wightman throws a series of punches but Rram moves out of range.
Wightman lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Jab from Wightman.
Wightman pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Wightman walks into a left hand.
A combination from Wightman does no damage.
Rram steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wightman.
Rram looks to land a combination. Wightman sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#T2#
Rram defending well as Wightman loads up on a big left hand.
Wightman scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rram throws a right and a left that Wightman avoids nicely.
Wightman throws the left hand but Rram avoids the punch easily.
Wightman is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Rram.
Rram misses with a straight left.
Wightman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rram sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rram throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Wightman counter with a right hand.
Wightman misses the shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Rram.
Rram backing away here, and Wightman unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Rram wants to land a leg kick but Wightman is out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rram scores with a nice head shot.
Rram throws a right and a left that Wightman avoids nicely.
Rram showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wightman.
Rram misses with a series of wild punches.
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 Nosyaj Rram will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Rram walks forward, straight into a front kick from Wightman.
Rram stuns Wightman with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wightman misses with a hook.
Rram is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nosyaj Rram is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wightman throws a head kick that misses.
Wightman lands an overhand right.
Rram looks to land a combination but Wightman avoids it well.
A combination from Wightman does no damage.
Wightman checks a low kick from Rram.
Wightman throws a leg kick but Rram sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Rram on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wightman misses with a lunging right hand
and Rram counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wightman loads up on a big right hand but Rram slips the punch.
Rram seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wightman scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wightman checks a leg kick nicely.
Rram scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rram fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T1#
Wightman takes one to the side of the head.
Rram throws the kick towards the body but Wightman avoids it.
Wightman misses with a looping right.
Rram throws a right hand that Wightman ducks under and follows up with a left that Wightman also avoids with ease.
Wightman has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Wightman moves out of range of the strikes.
Wightman throws a hook but Rram avoids it easily.
Wightman ducks right into an uppercut from Rram.
Nice defenses there by Rram.
Rram connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wightman scores with a jab to the body.
Wightman on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
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!
Wightman throws a body kick that misses.
Wightman throws a series of punches but Rram avoids them all with ease.
Wightman tries to bum rush Rram with a series of wild strikes but Rram uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wightman misses with a jab to the body
and Rram makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T2#
Rram misses with a low kick as Wightman jumps back.
Wightman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rram throws a big counter combination but Wightman scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Wightman slips a jab and a cross from Rram.
Wightman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Some wild striking there from Rram.
Some wild striking there from Rram.
Rram throws a hook but Wightman avoids it easily.
Wightman dodges the punch combination from Rram.
A good leg kick by Wightman.
Nosyaj Rram is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wightman paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rram slips a straight right by Wightman.
Rram avoids a kick to the body.
Wightman throws a sloppy head kick and Rram moves out of range easily.

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 Nosyaj Rram.
Well Rram has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight for Nosyaj Rram!
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight as a draw!

The fight ends as a draw!

 

Event: ORC 11: Exile     
Date:   May 27, 2018
#R1#
Machine dodges the punch combination from Rram.
Rram throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Machine slips a jab from Rram.
Machine throws a hook but Rram blocks it.
Machine misses with a looping right.
Machine connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rram. Rram circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Machine swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rram tries to bum rush Machine with a series of wild strikes but Machine uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rram throws a combination. Machine tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Machine ducks under a wild hook from Rram.
Machine looks to throw the jab but Rram is out of range.
Machine gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Machine throws a right and a left that Rram avoids nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rram tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Machine was well out of range. Poor timing from Rram.
Rram takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Machine showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rram.
Machine is looking for a counter combo.
Rram works Machine's body with a nice hook.
Machine looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Rram looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Machine was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rram tries to bum rush Machine with a series of wild strikes but Machine uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice defenses there by Rram.
Rram scores with a punch to the head.
Machine scores with a head kick.
Rram looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Machine avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rram avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rram moves out of range as Machine strikes.
Machine looks to land a body kick but Rram moved away.
A left lands for Machine.
A big right from Machine misses.
Rram tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rram ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Machine moves away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A chopping leg kick lands by Machine.
Rram lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Rram.
Rram scores with a body shot.
Machine cracks Rram with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Nosyaj Rram is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rram lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #T2#
Machine slips under a jab from Rram.
Machine ducks under a wild hook from Rram.
Machine lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Rram is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Machine.
Machine lands a nice looking body kick.
Machine looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Machine throws a poor cross that misses
and Rram counters with a series of strikes. Machine will be more careful next time no doubt.
Danga de danga de dang - Rram scores with a four punch combination!
Machine misses with a hook. Rram ducked under it nicely.
Rram moves out of range as Machine throws a body kick.
Machine keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Machine throws a hook to the side of Rram's head but Rram sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rram ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rram throws a right and a left that Machine avoids nicely.
Machine waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rram.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rram fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rram takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Machine showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rram.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nosyaj Rram dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Machine avoids a punch combination nicely.
Left hook, right uppercut from Machine.
Rram throws a series of punches but Machine moves out of range.
Machine lands a glancing blow to the side of Rram's head.
Rram looks to land a combination but Machine avoids it well.
Machine throws a series of punches but Rram moves out of range.
Nosyaj Rram seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Machine has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Rram lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Machine pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nice cross by Machine.
Rram fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rram throws a series of punches but Machine moves out of range.
Machine throwing a counter right hand but Rram manages to avoid it.
Machine misses with a hook.
Rram looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Machine scores with a decent looking hook.
Machine defending well as Rram loads up on a big left hand.
Rram rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Machine moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T1#
Machine misses with a low kick.
Rram on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Rram misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rram fails to land with a series of punches.
Rram misses with a jab to the body
and Machine counters with a big head kick but Rram shrugs it off.
Rram takes one on the button.
Machine swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rram counters with a series of strikes. Machine will be more careful next time no doubt.
Rram fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rram throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rram dodges the punch combination from Machine.
Rram throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Machine.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rram takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Machine misses the jab.
Machine throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rram jabs at Machine's body.
Rram lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Machine backs up against the ropes. #CUT2#
It looks like Rock Machine has been cut.
Machine throws a jab when Rram was well out of range.#T2#
Machine throws a half hearted mid kick.
A jab from Machine misses.
Rram tries a head kick but it misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rram takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Machine looks to land a left hand but Rram moved out of range nicely.
Rram misses with a wild combination.
Machine slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Rram misses with a jab, cross combination.
Machine with a hook.
Rram's jab looks to have found its range, popping Machine under the eye.
A swing and a miss from Machine.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Machine misses with the combination.
Machine misses with a straight left.
Rram fails to land with a series of punches.
Machine darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Nosyaj Rram will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Rock Machine's cut.
That's time! Machine's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Rram walks into a straight right hand from Machine.
Machine is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rram.
Rram throws a one two combo.
Rram takes one to the chin there.
Machine slips a jab and a cross from Rram.
A chopping leg kick lands by Machine.
Machine tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Rram misses the target.
Rram misses with a two punch combination.
Machine moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rram tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rram pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Machine lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rram circles away quickly and effectively.
Rram keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Machine.
Rram tries to work over Machine's front leg with a kick but Machine checks it.
Rram staying out of range there.
Rram blocks the body kick.
Machine rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rram counters with a one-two to the body. #T1#
Machine throws a hook but Rram blocks it.
Machine misses with a low kick.
Rram listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A jab lands there for Machine.
Rram falls off balance throwing a combination
and Machine counters with a body kick that stops Rram in his tracks momentarily.
Rram uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Machine.
The fighters circle momentarily. Machine darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Machine is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Machine walks into a stiff left hand from Rram.
Machine looks to land a left hand but Rram moved out of range nicely.
Rram throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rram takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rram blocks the body kick.
Rram shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Rram moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rram throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Machine is looking to counter punch.
Rram takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rram ducks under a wild hook from Machine.
A head kick misses from Machine. #T2#
An inside leg kick from Machine misses.
Machine throws an overhand right that lands on Rram's shoulder, as Rram tries to avoid the shot.
Rram uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Machine.
Rram throws a right hand that Machine ducks under and follows up with a left that Machine also avoids with ease.
Machine blocks a head kick by Rram.
Rram has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rram throws a poor cross that misses
and Machine counters with a body kick.
Rram uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Machine.
Machine throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Rram scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Machine lands a head shot.
Rram walks into a left hand.
Machine misses with the combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rram looks to land a right hand but Machine moved out of range.
Machine is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Rram.
No joy there for Rram, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Machine is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Rram.

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 Rock Machine.
Well Rram 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight for Nosyaj Rram!
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight for Nosyaj Rram!
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight for Nosyaj Rram!

Nosyaj Rram wins by unanimous decision!

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

 

Event: PFC 30 Chavez vs Jorma     
Date:   Apr 06, 2018
#R1#
Rram misses with a series of wild punches.
As Rram looks to move away, Blaze throws a big counter combo but Rram just gets out of the way.
Rram lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Blaze circles away quickly and effectively.
Blaze with a nice cross.
Rram misses the shot to the body.
Rram has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Rram looks to score with a jab to the body but Blaze is just out of range.
Blaze misses the shot to the body.
Rram cracks a nice hook into Blaze's ribs.
Rram misses with a combination
and Blaze counters with a right hand to the body.
Blaze digs a good hook to Rram's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rram misses with a hook. Blaze ducked under it nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blaze. Rram does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rram throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blaze looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Rram throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rram will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T1#
Sloppy strikes from Rram. Those never looked like landing.
Rram throws a series of punches but Blaze avoids them all with ease.
Blaze is looking for a counter combo.
Blaze takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rram swings away with a body shot that misses
and Blaze counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Blaze really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Blaze scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rram doesn't seem bothered though.
Rram misses with an uppercut.
Rram misses with a body shot.
Blaze connects with a body shot.
Rram drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Rram showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Blaze.
Rram throws a left and a right that both miss
and Blaze makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jab by Blaze.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Blaze throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Blaze getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T2#
Rram throws a series of punches but Blaze moves out of range.
Blaze tried to counter with a leg kick but Rram avoided it.
Blaze lands the left hand.
Blaze ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rram throws out a loose jab but Blaze uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rram misses with a wild combination.
Rram showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Blaze.
Rram misses the shot to the body.
Rram throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Blaze counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Blaze throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rram! But no joy.
Rram misses with the combination.
Rram moves forwards but Blaze connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T3#
Rram scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rram throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sloppy strikes from Rram. Those never looked like landing.
Blaze was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Rram slips a jab from Blaze.
Rram moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rram throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Blaze wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rram swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Blaze.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Blaze, as that shot connected.
Blaze lands a jab-cross combination.
Blaze is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Rram takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Blaze feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rrams jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rram throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blaze throwing a counter right hand but Rram manages to avoid it.
Rram looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Blaze went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Rram connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Blaze momentarily.
Rram swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T4#
Rram waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Blaze.
A bone on bone clash there as Rram blocks the leg kick.
Blaze will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rram uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blaze.
Rram throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Blaze on the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Blaze.
Rram misses with a straight right.
Rram with a jab.
Blaze is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Rram.
Rram throws a combination that misses
and Blaze counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rram stalks Blaze and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Blaze's face. Blaze staggers backwards, shaken.#ROC2#
Blaze is rocked!
Rram looks to land a right hand but Blaze moved out of range.
Blaze swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Oh Blaze is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Blaze looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rram fails to land with a series of punches.
A counter left hand to the body from Blaze misses its target.
Blaze seems to have got his legs back now.
Blaze jabs Rram to the body, keeping him at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Nosyaj Rram will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Jab from Blaze.
Blaze avoids a punch combination nicely.
As Rram looks to move away, Blaze throws a big counter combo but Rram just gets out of the way.
Rram throws an off balance right hand
and Blaze counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rram scores with a one two! Blaze had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Blaze is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Blaze throws a nice looking combination but Rram bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rram lands with an uppercut that bounces Blaze off the cage and back into range.
Rram swinging wildly here.
Rram throws a right hand that Blaze ducks under and follows up with a left that Blaze also avoids with ease.
Jab from Rram.
Rram looks to throw the jab but Blaze is out of range.
Blaze will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rram lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
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!
Blaze takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T1#
Blaze throws a right and a left that both miss.
Blaze misses with a low kick.
Blaze is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rram.
Blaze slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Santana Blaze is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Blaze dodges the punch combination from Rram.
No joy there for Blaze, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rram appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Rram throws a series of punches but Blaze avoids them all with ease.
Rram throws a sloppy body shot
and Blaze connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Blaze ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rram moves away.
Rram misses with a double jab.
Rram lands a nice looking body shot.
Rram misses with a double jab.
Blaze is looking to counter punch.
Blaze lands a slapping body shot.
Nosyaj Rram seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
A jab from Blaze finds it's way through Rram's defenses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blaze throws a nice looking combination but Rram bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Blaze throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Blaze avoids the body shot from Rram.
Blaze takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Blaze keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rram misses with a hook
and Blaze counters with a straight right hand.
Blaze throws an overhand right that lands on Rram's shoulder, as Rram tries to avoid the shot.
No joy there for Rram, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rram has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Blaze scores with a nice right hand.
Rram rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Blaze counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Blaze lands with a straight right. Rram didn't see that one coming.
Blaze throws a jab when Rram was well out of range.
Rram has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T3#
Blaze avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Blaze appears to be looking for a big counter.
Rram showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Blaze.
Rram throws a combination that misses
and Blaze makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rram looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Blaze scores with a nice head shot.
Rram swinging wildly here.
Blaze misses the jab.
Rram swinging wildly here.
Rram slips a jab and a cross from Blaze.
Blaze avoids the body shot from Rram.
Rram lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #T4#
Blaze scores with a jab to the body.
Blaze connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blaze misses with a wild combination.
Santana Blaze is winning the standup battle so far.
Rram throws a shot from downtown. Blaze moves away and avoids it.
Blaze throws a right and a left that Rram avoids nicely.
Blaze throws a looping overhand right but Rram ducks down to avoid it.
A punch combination from Rram misses.
Rram takes a swing at Blaze's ribcage but misses.
No joy there for Rram, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Blaze looks to throw the jab but Rram is out of range.
Blaze misses with a jab, cross combination.
Blaze throws a chopping leg kick but Rram manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Rram falls off balance throwing a combination
and Blaze counters with a left and a right that stings Rram.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Santana Blaze dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Rram throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Blaze counters with a straight right hand.
Rram throws a lazy right hand but Blaze sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Some wild striking there from Rram.
Blaze scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A combination from Blaze does no damage.
Rram lands a nice looking body shot.
Rram takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Blaze is looking to slow Rram down with leg kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rram changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rram is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Blaze.
Rram walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blaze throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rram misses with a combination
and Blaze counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T1#
Blaze moves away from the strike by Rram.
A little feinted left hand from Blaze on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rram thuds his right hand into Blaze's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rram swings widly with a right hand
and Blaze counters with a three punch combo that has Rram backing up. Rram nods at Blaze to acknowledge the strikes.
Blaze slips a jab and a cross from Rram.
Blaze on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rram throws out a loose jab but Blaze uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blaze went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Rram misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rram takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Blaze takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rram misses with a double jab.
Blaze takes a swing at Rram's ribcage but misses.
Rram misses with the combination.
Blaze with a nice cross.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rram will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rram scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Blaze doesn't seem bothered though.
Blaze misses with an uppercut.
Sloppy strikes from Blaze. Those never looked like landing.
Nice defenses there by Rram.
Blaze throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jab from Rram.
Blaze lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Blaze.
Rram misses with a straight right.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rram.
Blaze moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#T3#
Rram misses with the combination.
Rram throws a series of punches but Blaze moves out of range.
Blaze seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Rram cracks Blaze with a good jab.
Rram throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rram fails to land with a series of punches.
It looked like Blaze was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Blaze cracks Rram with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Left hook, right uppercut from Blaze.
Some wild striking there from Rram.
Rram slips a jab from Blaze.
Rram throws a jab but it's blocked by Blaze.
Some wild striking there from Rram. #T4#
Blaze avoids the body shot from Rram.
Rram throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Blaze.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blaze keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rram.
Rram throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blaze misses with a few strikes there.
Sloppy strikes from Rram. Those never looked like landing.
Rram misses with a jab, cross combination.
Blaze uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rram looks to land a combination but Blaze avoids it well.
Blaze cracks a nice hook into Rram's ribs.
A nice leg kick lands there from Blaze.
Blaze thows a leg kick but Rram checks it
and Rram counters with a straight right hand.
Rram swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rram takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

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 Santana Blaze.
Well Blaze has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

 

Event: PFC 21 Yamaguchi vs Darkk     
Date:   Mar 02, 2018
#R1#
Rram throws a looping overhand right but Nagasaki ducks down to avoid it.
Good exchange - Nagasaki coming out on top.
Rram uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nagasaki.
Rram throws the left hand but Nagasaki avoids the punch easily.
Rram moves out of range as Nagasaki strikes.
Nagasaki looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nagasaki misses with a looping right.
Nagasaki cracks the inside of Rram's front leg.
A big left from Nagasaki misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nagasaki connects with a solid leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Rram. Those never looked like landing.
Nagasaki throws a quick counter kick to the body but Rram avoids it.
No joy there for Rram, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nagasaki throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nagasaki connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nagasaki feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rram's calf.
Nagasaki moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nagasaki buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nagasaki lands an overhand right.
Nagasaki throws a big shot that misses.
Rram is looking for the big counter here.
Nagasaki throws a hook to the side of Rram's head but Rram sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nagasaki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Rram misses with a double jab.
Rram misses with a wild combination.
Rram avoids the body shot from Nagasaki.
Rram chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nagasaki can pounce on him.
Rram scores with a jab to the head.
Nagasaki lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rram misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nagasaki looks to land a left hand but Rram moved out of range nicely.
Rram dodges the punch combination from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki with a nice cross.
Nagasaki lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rram's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rram swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rram sizes up Nagasaki with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rram shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nagasaki avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nagasaki scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rram doesn't seem bothered though. #T2#
Nagasaki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Takeo Nagasaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nagasaki avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nagasaki lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nagasaki misses with a hook.
Nagasaki throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rram on the side of the head.
Nagasaki throws a leg kick which misses Rram's front leg but catches the back leg as Rram tries to avoid it.
Rram scores with a nice head shot.
Rram moves away from the strike by Nagasaki.
Nagasaki connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CL#
Nagasaki moves into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Nagasaki fails to land.
A short right from Nagasaki on the inside.
Nagasaki lands with a short shot to the head.
Nagasaki lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rram backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Nagasaki.
Nagasaki is pushing Rram up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #T3#
Rram looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nagasaki.
Nagasaki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nagasaki has a couple of punches blocked by Rram.
Rram blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nagasaki tries to work over Rram's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nagasaki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nagasaki throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rrams head.
Nagasaki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nagasaki lands a right hand.
Nagasaki misses with some punches.
Nagasaki keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rram's efforts to push away.#T4#
Nagasaki lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rram backwards.
Rram wants to break free but Nagasaki has control.
Nagasaki swings wildly with an uppercut but Rram uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rram is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nagasaki lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nagasaki working aggressively here.
Nagasaki lands with a right to the head.
A short right from Nagasaki. #ROC#
Rram is rocked!
Rram is trying to break the clinch but Nagasaki is controlling him.
Rram is still on wobbly legs! Can Nagasaki finish him?
Rram wants to get back to striking at distance but Nagasaki won't allow it.
Rram seems to have recovered his senses.
Nagasaki has a couple of punches blocked by Rram.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nagasaki throws a punch but it's blocked by Rram.
Nagasaki lands with a left to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Takeo Nagasaki dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Nagasaki scores with a punch to the head.
Rram misses with a wild body shot.
Nagasaki connects with a leg kick. Rram looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nagasaki fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rram has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A telegraphed right hand from Rram misses the target.
Rram throws a right hand that Nagasaki ducks under and follows up with a left that Nagasaki also avoids with ease.
A big left from Rram misses.
Nagasaki misses with an uppercut
and Rram counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nagasaki lands with a thumping leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rram, as that shot connected.
Nagasaki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rram can do to turn this around?
Rram needs to keep his hands up - Nagasaki had a free shot at his head there.
Nagasaki moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rram throws a hook to the side of Nagasaki's head but Nagasaki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nagasaki feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rram's calf.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nagasaki doesn't manage to clinch there - Rram circles away.
Rram moves out of range of the strikes.
Rram takes one to the side of the head.
Rram throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Nagasaki scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nagasaki with a hook.
Nagasaki fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rram.#T1#
Nice body punch from Rram.
The fighters circling - Rram throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rram keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nagasaki thuds a left hand into Rram's body.
Rram takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rram moves out of range as Nagasaki strikes.
Rram misses the jab.
Nagasaki was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Rram gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rram bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nagasaki's head.
Nice straight punches there by Nagasaki. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nagasaki.
Takeo Nagasaki is winning the standup battle so far.
Rram throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nagasaki sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL#
Nagasaki moves into the clinch.
Rram prevents a body shot from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki working aggressively here.
Rram blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nagasaki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Takeo Nagasaki has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T2#
Nagasaki lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rram backwards.
Nagasaki pushes Rram back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rram being controlled against the cage.
Rram is trying to break the clinch but Nagasaki has him pressed against the cage.
Rram is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rram is trying to force a seperation but Nagasaki has the dominant position.
A body shot lands from Nagasaki.
Rram blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nagasaki tries to throw a body punch but Rram avoids it by throwing Nagasaki back against the cage.
Nagasaki has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Nagasaki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nagasaki lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short left from Nagasaki.
Rram can't break the clinch. #T3#
Nagasaki digs a right hand into Rram's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rram's gas tank.
Nagasaki swings wildly with an uppercut but Rram uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nagasaki throws a head punch that misses.
Rram is looking to break free of the clinch but Nagasaki has double underhooks.
Nagasaki lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nagasaki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rram has had enough of the clinch but Nagasaki keeps him there for the moment.
Rram is trying to break free.
Nagasaki working aggressively here.
Nagasaki lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rram blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nagasaki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nagasaki has a couple of punches blocked by Rram. #T4#
Nagasaki struggles to land a body shot inside as Rram controls his hands.
Nagasaki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nagasaki misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Nagasaki fails to land.
Nagasaki lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nagasaki swings wildly with an uppercut but Rram uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nagasaki.
Nagasaki has Rram pressed against the cage, preventing Rram from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rram wants to get back to striking at distance but Nagasaki won't allow it.
Rram blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nagasaki scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right hook to the body lands for Nagasaki.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nagasaki misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Takeo Nagasaki dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Rram walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nagasaki throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nagasaki scores with a leg kick.
Rram defending well as Nagasaki loads up on a big left hand.
Rram swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A combination from Rram does no damage.
Nagasaki missing with a left hand there. Rram was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nagasaki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rram throws a right hand that Nagasaki ducks under and follows up with a left that Nagasaki also avoids with ease.
A leg kick checked by Rram.
Rram misses with a looping right.
Jab from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rram tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nagasaki feints and then cracks Rram's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rram down.
Nagasaki slips a jab and a cross from Rram.
Rram throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nagasaki was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rram throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nagasaki wants to land a leg kick but Rram is out of range.
Nagasaki fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rram looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Nagasaki.
Nagasaki is looking to land body kicks.
Rram ducks under a wild hook from Nagasaki.
A big right from Rram misses.
Rram throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nagasaki lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nagasaki moves out of range as Rram strikes.
Rram takes a swing at Nagasaki's ribcage but misses.
Nagasaki is looking to slow Rram down with leg kicks.
Rram cracks Nagasaki with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nagasaki looks to score with a jab to the body but Rram is just out of range.
Nosyaj Rram is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rram has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki tries to score with a low kick but Rram moves his leg out of the way.
Rram fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nagasaki manages to avoid it.
Rram misses with a series of wild punches.
Nagasaki comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nagasaki throws a front kick aimed at Rram's knee but Rram avoids it well. #T2#
Nagasaki lands a glancing blow to the side of Rram's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nagasaki lands a nice hook to Rram's body. Rram takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nagasaki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rram takes one to the side of the head.
Nagasaki misses with a looping left.
Rram tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nagasaki lands a nice looking kick to the body. Rram takes a step back to recover.
Nagasaki pushes Rram away with a front kick.
Nagasaki cracks the inside of Rram's front leg.
Nagasaki lands a jab to the nose.
Nagasaki cracks Rram with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nagasaki dodges the punch combination from Rram.
Rram is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nagasaki.
Nagasaki looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Rram takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A jab from Nagasaki finds it's way through Rram's defenses.
Nagasaki scores with a punch to the head.#T3#
Rram throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like Nagasaki has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Rram swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nagasaki throws a leg kick
and Rram counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nagasaki ducks under a wild hook from Rram.
An attempted straight right counter from Nagasaki misses the target.
Nagasaki defending well as Rram loads up on a big left hand.
Nagasaki swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sloppy strikes from Rram. Those never looked like landing.
As Rram backs away, Nagasaki returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Nagasaki lands a nice looking body shot.
Nagasaki throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nagasaki lands with a kick to the ribs.
Rram takes one to the side of the head.
Rram misses with the combination.
Rram takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rram swats away the attempt to clinch by Nagasaki.
Rram has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A punch lands to the side of Rram 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rram stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nagasaki.
Rram has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nagasaki.#T4#
A punch combination from Rram misses.
Rram uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nagasaki bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rram's head backwards.
A leg kick checked by Rram.
Rram closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Rram has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki connects with an inside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Rram throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nosyaj Rram has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rram jabs at Nagasaki's body.
Nagasaki scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Nagasaki moves into the clinch.
Nagasaki lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rram is trying to break the clinch but Nagasaki is controlling him.#BC2#
Rram manages to break the clinch.
Nagasaki thuds his shin into the meat of Rram's side.
Nagasaki lands a nice shot that snaps Rram's head back.
Nagasaki looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Takeo Nagasaki!

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

 

Event: PFC 12 Kwon vs Jenner     
Date:   Jan 26, 2018
#R1#
Rram throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Manuel.
Rram looks to land a combination but Manuel avoids it well.
Rram has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Rram misses with a right hand
and Manuel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rram misses with a double jab #CL#
and Manuel counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #TD#
Manuel manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Manuel has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rram can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Manuel seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Manuel working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rram doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Manuel is tightening it up a little... Rram has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Rram reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Rram taps out! Nice BJJ there by Manuel!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Peter Manuel!
Peter Manuel seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: PFC 6 Tournament Semi Finals     
Date:   Jan 03, 2018
#R1#
Rram closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rram ducks under a wild hook from Thomas.
Rram lands a nice shot that snaps Thomas's head back.
Thomas takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rram slips under a jab from Thomas.
The fighters circling - Thomas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rram rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thomas moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Thomas misses with a straight left.
Rram has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Thomas throws a jab when Rram was well out of range.
Thomas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rram is looking for the big counter here.
Rram moves out of range as Thomas strikes.
Thomas throws a poor cross that misses
and Rram cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thomas takes a swing at Rram's ribcage but misses.
Thomas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rram misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jab from Rram.
Thomas misses with a straight right.
Rram swings for the body but Thomas moves out of range.
Thomas misses with a straight right. #T1#
Rram misses with a body punch
and Thomas makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rram throws a lazy uppercut
and Thomas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rram misses with a combination
and Thomas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Thomas swings for the body but Rram moves out of range.
Rram ducks under a wild hook from Thomas.
Rram lands a lovely overhand right.
Rram on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Thomas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rram manages to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Thomas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rram blocks a jab.
Rram lands with a nice combination. Thomas backs away looking to recover.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rram's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Rram duly obliges.
A left lands for Thomas.
Rram ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rram tests Thomas's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T2#
Rram thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rram throws a right and a left that Thomas avoids nicely.
Thomas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rram manages to avoid it.
Rram swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rram swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Thomas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thomas looks to score with a jab to the body but Rram is just out of range.
A little jabbing left from Rram on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rram swinging wildly here.
Thomas showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rram.
Thomas scores with a shot to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Thomas.
Rram throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thomas misses with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Rram misses the target.
Thomas showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rram. #T3#
Thomas connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Thomas throws a jab when Rram was well out of range.
Rram unleashes a big counter combination but Thomas bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Thomas is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Rram falls off balance throwing a combination
and Thomas counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A swing and a miss from Rram.
Rram misses with a left hand
enabling Thomas to counter with a crisp jab.
Rram scores with a jab. Thomas acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rram misses with a jab to the body
and Thomas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rram moves out of range of the strikes.
Thomas looks to score with a jab to the body but Rram is just out of range.
Rram ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thomas looks to score with a jab to the body but Rram is just out of range.
Rram throws a combination that misses
and Thomas counters with a stiff right hand.
Rram on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#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!
Rram takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rram misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rram misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rram takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Thomas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rram was well out of range. Poor timing from Thomas.
As Thomas backs off Rram throws a huge counter combo but Thomas manages to avoid it all.
Thomas avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice shot lands for Thomas.
Thomas throws a lazy right hand but Rram sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rram swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Thomas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rram throws a right and a left that Thomas avoids nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rram displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Rram throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rram ducks under a wild hook from Thomas.
Rram scores with a jab to the body.
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 Tom Thomas will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Rram scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Thomas misses with a looping right.
Thomas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thomas lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Thomas throws a big shot that misses.
Thomas looks to throw the jab but Rram is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Rram on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nosyaj Rram seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thomas rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rram counters with a stiff right hand.
Rram misses with a wild body shot.
Thomas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rram misses with a jab, cross combination.
Thomas lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rram throws a right and a left that both miss.
Thomas swings for the body but Rram moves out of range.
Thomas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rram slips a jab and a cross from Thomas.
Thomas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rram misses with a hook
and Thomas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Rram will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rram lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Thomas misses with a hook.
Rram lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Thomas takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rram fails to land with a series of punches.
Rram misses with a two punch combination.
Rram dodges the punch combination from Thomas.
Thomas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rram throws out the jab.
Rram takes one to the chin there.
Rram misses with a combination
enabling Thomas to counter with a crisp jab.
Tom Thomas is winning the standup battle so far.
Rram scores with a jab.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rram takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Thomas jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A swing and a miss from Thomas.
A countering left hand to the body from Rram misses.
Thomas connects with a body shot that sends Rram's belly button to the back.
Rram missing with a left hand there. Thomas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thomas dodges the punch combination from Rram.
Rram throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rram looks to land a left hand but Thomas moved out of range nicely.
Rram connects with a nice looking jab.
Thomas slips a jab and a cross from Rram.
Thomas throwing a counter right hand but Rram manages to avoid it.
Rram lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thomas circles away quickly and effectively.
Rram lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Thomas misses the target.
Nosyaj Rram is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rram is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thomas.
It looked like Thomas wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Thomas takes a jab right on the kisser. #T3#
Rram throws an overhand right that lands on Thomas's shoulder, as Thomas tries to avoid the shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Thomas misses the target.
A punch combination from Thomas misses.
Rram has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A jab from Thomas finds it's way through Rram's defenses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thomas. Rram does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thomas digs a good hook to Rram's body.
Rram throws a right and a left that both miss.
Thomas was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice defenses there by Rram.
Rram bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rram lands a nice looking body shot.
Thomas avoids a punch combination nicely.
Thomas with a nice cross.
Thomas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T4#
Rram walks into a stiff left hand from Thomas.
Rram rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thomas moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rram fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rram avoids the body shot from Thomas.
Rram looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rram lands with an overhand left.
Thomas misses with a body shot.
Rram lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A combination from Rram does no damage.
Thomas loads up on a big right hand but Rram slips the punch.
Thomas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rram.
Rram throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A little feinted left hand from Thomas on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rram misses with a double jab
and Rram takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rram lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thomas circles away quickly and effectively.
Rram looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nosyaj Rram showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Thomas connects with the punch.
Rram misses with a few strikes there.
Rram swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rram takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rram ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thomas moves away.
Thomas jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rram staying out of range there.
Rram takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Thomas misses with a body shot.
Thomas misses with a straight left.
Rram avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thomas takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rram gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Thomas looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Thomas takes a swing at Rram's ribcage but misses.
Rram scores with a hook.#T1#
Thomas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thomas swings for the body but Rram moves out of range.
Thomas fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Thomas works the jab nicely.
Thomas throws a jab when Rram was well out of range.
Thomas takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rram misses with a double jab.
Rram fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Thomas with a jab.
Thomas throws a hook but Rram avoids it easily.
Thomas scores with a nice right hand.
Thomas scores with a hook to the body. Rram takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Thomas throws a shot from downtown. Rram moves away and avoids it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rram throws a lazy right hand but Thomas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rram lands a jab-cross combination. #T2#
Thomas avoids a punch combination nicely.
Thomas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rram swings widly with a right hand
and Thomas counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rram takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Thomas misses with a right hand
and Rram counters with a series of strikes. Thomas will be more careful next time no doubt.
Thomas takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rram fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A telegraphed right hand from Thomas misses the target.
Thomas connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rram's hands.
Thomas connects with a crisp jab.
Rram throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thomas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rram throws a nice looking combination but Thomas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rram bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thomas closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T3#
Thomas misses with a body shot.
No joy there for Rram, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rram misses with the combination.
Rram takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Thomas misses with a straight right.
Rram takes a swing at Thomas's ribcage but misses.
Rram takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Thomas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rram on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A shot to the liver by Thomas. Beautiful body shot.
Rram looks to land a combination but Thomas avoids it well.
Thomas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rram circles away quickly and effectively.
Rram looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rram throws an off balance right hand
and Thomas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rram steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thomas.
Rram lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Rram bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T4#
Thomas lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rram misses with the combination.
Thomas bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rram's head.
Thomas loads up on a big right hand but Rram slips the punch.
A slow jab from Rram misses its intended target.
Thomas misses with a straight right.
Rram throws a right and a left that Thomas avoids nicely.
A jab from Thomas misses.
A lazy left from Thomas finds it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rram misses with a series of wild punches.
It looked like Thomas was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rram.
Thomas looks to score with a jab to the body but Rram is just out of range.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tom Thomas!

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

 

Event: PFC 3 Tournament showcase     
Date:   Dec 16, 2017
#R1##CL#
Bordignon Miyao moves into the clinch successfully. #BC2#
Rram pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bordignon Miyao dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bordignon Miyao has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD London BALLS OF STEEL in the buildup to the fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Bordignon Miyao misses the target.
Rram smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#TD#
Bordignon Miyao looking to score a takedown here. Rram is defending well but Bordignon Miyao drives through and ends up in Rram's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Bordignon Miyao wants to control from the top but Rram keeps moving.
Bordignon Miyao throws a big right hand that misses.
Bordignon Miyao looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Rram 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.
Bordignon Miyao trying to control but Rram is working from the bottom.
Bordignon Miyao is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Rram is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T1#
Rram wants to sweep but no luck.
Rram trying to control the position here.
Rram not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bordignon Miyao throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bordignon Miyao misses the jab.
Rram misses with a two punch combination.
Bordignon Miyao dodges the punch combination from Rram.
Rram uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bordignon Miyao.
Bordignon Miyao ducks under a wild hook from Rram.
Bordignon Miyao feinted with a counter takedown.
Bordignon Miyao throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rram sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rram lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #T2#
Bordignon Miyao avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rram misses with a two punch combination.
Bordignon Miyao lands a jab to the nose.
Bordignon Miyao throws a series of punches but Rram avoids them all with ease.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rram moves out of range as Bordignon Miyao strikes.
Rram now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A punch combination from Rram misses.
Bordignon Miyao scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bordignon Miyao keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Rram looks to move away, Bordignon Miyao throws a big counter combo but Rram just gets out of the way.
Rram connects with a right hand. Bordignon Miyao shakes it off.
Rram lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Rram looks to land a right hand but Bordignon Miyao moved out of range.
Bordignon Miyao connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bordignon Miyao jabs Rram right on the nose. Rram blinks but takes it well.
Bordignon Miyao slips under a jab from Rram.
Bordignon Miyao half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Rram slips a straight right by Bordignon Miyao.
Bordignon Miyao slips under a jab.#T3#
Bordignon Miyao uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rram.
Bordignon Miyao staying out of range there.
Rram jabs Bordignon Miyao to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bordignon Miyao cracks a nice hook into Rram's ribs.
Bordignon Miyao misses with a wild body shot.
Rram misses with a straight left.
Bordignon Miyao looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rram is fending him off so far but Bordignon Miyao persists. Nope, Rram circles away and we're back to standing.#CL#
Bordignon Miyao clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Rram manages to break the clinch.
Rram jabs at Bordignon Miyao's body.
Nosyaj Rram seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bordignon Miyao blocks a jab.
Bordignon Miyao fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rram manages to avoid it.
Rram misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bordignon Miyao.
Nosyaj Rram is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rram on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bordignon Miyao. Bordignon Miyao obviously looking to wear him down.
Bordignon Miyao misses with a hook.
As Bordignon Miyao backs off Rram throws a huge counter combo but Bordignon Miyao manages to avoid it all.#T4#
Rram will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rram dodges the punch combination from Bordignon Miyao.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Some wild striking there from Rram.
Bordignon Miyao sizes up Rram with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bordignon Miyao fails with the takedown
and Rram counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Some wild striking there from Rram.
Rram misses with a straight right.
Rram works Bordignon Miyao's body with a nice hook.
Bordignon Miyao swinging wildly here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Nosyaj Rram will probably get the nod.
That's time! Bordignon Miyao's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Rram jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rram stuns Bordignon Miyao with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bordignon Miyao. Rram does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nosyaj Rram seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Bordignon Miyao darts in and clinches Rram up against the cage.
Bordignon Miyao is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A right hand to the body from Bordignon Miyao. #BC#
Bordignon Miyao breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rram misses with a looping right.
Rram misses the jab.
Bordignon Miyao half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Rram tries to bum rush Bordignon Miyao with a series of wild strikes but Bordignon Miyao uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rram bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bordignon Miyao turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bordignon Miyao looks to score with a jab to the body but Rram is just out of range.#T1#
Rram takes a swing at Bordignon Miyao's ribcage but misses.
Bordignon Miyao changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rram throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rram lands a two punch combo.
A punch lands to the side of Bordignon Miyao 's head but he takes it in his stride.#TD#
Bordignon Miyao gets a double leg takedown into Rram's guard.#ES2#
Rram has his feet on Bordignon Miyao's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rram looks to land a combination. Bordignon Miyao sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Rram throws a series of punches but Bordignon Miyao moves out of range.
Bordignon Miyao throws a poor cross that misses
and Rram counters with a two punch combo.
A slow jab from Bordignon Miyao misses its intended target.
Bordignon Miyao wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A shot to the body from Bordignon Miyao misses
and Rram counters with a left to the body.
Bordignon Miyao closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rram misses with a wild combination. #T2#
Rram throws a shot from downtown. Bordignon Miyao moves away and avoids it.
Bordignon Miyao misses the jab.
Bordignon Miyao misses with a body shot
and Rram counters with a stiff right hand.
Rram has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bordignon Miyao ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rram moves away.
Bordignon Miyao misses with an uppercut. #TD#
Bordignon Miyao shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Bordignon Miyao wants to control but Rram is keeping him busy.
Rram has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bordignon Miyao is working away from the top position though.
Bordignon Miyao thows a huge punch but Rram dodges it nicely.
Rram tries to kick Bordignon Miyao off in order to stand up. Bordignon Miyao Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. #T3#
Bordignon Miyao lands a decent elbow from side control.
Bordignon Miyao is trying to ground and pound but Rram uses the momentary lack of control by Bordignon Miyao to regain half guard.
Bordignon Miyao not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bordignon Miyao throwing shots but Rram is blocking nicely.
Rram has his hands clasped together around Bordignon Miyao's back. He's all about the action.
Bordignon Miyao thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rram gets back to full guard.
Bordignon Miyao postures up in Rram's guard and throws a big left but Rram blocks it. #T4#
Rram wants to sweep but no luck.
Bordignon Miyao trying to control the position from guard on top but Rram is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rram looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rram controlling the position.
Paulo Henrigue Bordignon Miyao overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bordignon Miyao content to stall in guard here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Rram is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bordignon Miyao is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rram throws a nice looking combination but Bordignon Miyao bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bordignon Miyao throws a big shot that misses.
Rram swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bordignon Miyao tries to counter with a takedown but Rram is quick to defend against it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nosyaj Rram showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Rram takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bordignon Miyao throws a sloppy body shot
and Rram connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rram looks to land a combination but Bordignon Miyao avoids it well.
Rram throws a right hand that Bordignon Miyao ducks under and follows up with a left that Bordignon Miyao also avoids with ease.
Rram throws a hook but Bordignon Miyao avoids it easily.
Bordignon Miyao ducks under a wild hook from Rram.
Rram scores with a hook to the body. Bordignon Miyao takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bordignon Miyao moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rram fails to land with a series of punches.
The fighters circling - Rram throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bordignon Miyao just misses with a punch to the body.
Rram misses the jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bordignon Miyao.
Rram misses with a double jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sloppy strikes from Bordignon Miyao. Those never looked like landing.
Bordignon Miyao digs a good hook to Rram's body. #T1#
Bordignon Miyao blocks a jab.
Bordignon Miyao tries to clinch but Rram moves away
letting Rram counter with a right hand.
Bordignon Miyao misses with a takedown
enabling Rram to counter with a crisp jab.
Rram checks a low kick from Bordignon Miyao.
Rram throws out a loose jab but Bordignon Miyao uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rram swings for the body but Bordignon Miyao moves out of range.
Bordignon Miyao rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rram counters with a left to the body.
Rram tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bordignon Miyao was well out of range. Poor timing from Rram.
Bordignon Miyao feinted with a counter takedown.
Bordignon Miyao swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bordignon Miyao moves out of range as Rram strikes.
Bordignon Miyao stuns Rram with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bordignon Miyao staying out of range there.
Rram throws a series of punches but Bordignon Miyao avoids them all with ease.
Rram looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bordignon Miyao is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T2#
Rram misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rram misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bordignon Miyao tries to counter by clinching up but Rram breaks away and moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Bordignon Miyao instigates a clinch.
Bordignon Miyao is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rram pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rram blocks an uppercut.
Bordignon Miyao changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rram fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paulo Henrigue Bordignon Miyao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bordignon Miyao avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bordignon Miyao takes a swing at Rram's ribcage but misses.
Nice uppercut there from Bordignon Miyao.
Rram ducks under a wild hook from Bordignon Miyao.
Bordignon Miyao shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rram as he jumps to the side.
Bordignon Miyao throws a nice looking combination but Rram bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Bordignon Miyao looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bordignon Miyao tries to close the distance and clinch but Rram swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bordignon Miyao blocks a jab.
Bordignon Miyao swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bordignon Miyao displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rram throws out the jab.
Bordignon Miyao showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rram.
Paulo Henrigue Bordignon Miyao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bordignon Miyao tries to clinch there but Rram circles away.
Bordignon Miyao swings for the body but Rram moves out of range.
A left lands for Rram.
Rram slips under a jab from Bordignon Miyao.
Bordignon Miyao misses with a looping right.
Nosyaj Rram is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rram displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #T4#
Rram throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bordignon Miyao scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bordignon Miyao throws a combination that misses
and Rram counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rram misses with a looping left.
Rram throws a right and a left that both miss.
A jab from Bordignon Miyao misses.
Bordignon Miyao moves in looking to clinch but Rram pushes him off.
Bordignon Miyao shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rram counters with a straight right hand.
Nosyaj Rram is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rram throws a jab when Bordignon Miyao was well out of range.
Bordignon Miyao ducks under a wild hook from Rram.
Bordignon Miyao misses with the combination.
Rram swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bordignon Miyao rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rram counters with a right hand to the body.
Rram looks to throw the jab but Bordignon Miyao is out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nosyaj Rram comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rram 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nosyaj Rram!

Nosyaj Rram thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: Pulse - The Showdown     
Date:   Nov 25, 2017
#R1#
Rram swinging wildly here.
Diakite shoots in looking for a takedown but Rram manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Diakite's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rram keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rram throws a right hand that Diakite ducks under and follows up with a left that Diakite also avoids with ease.
Diakite just misses with a punch to the body.
Rram throws a series of punches but Diakite avoids them all with ease.
Rram misses with a double jab.
Diakite avoids the body shot from Rram.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rram lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rram has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Blackscar Fitness in the buildup to the fight.
Diakite avoids the body shot from Rram.
Diakite swings for the body but Rram moves out of range.
Diakite misses with an uppercut. Rram saw that one coming.
Diakite has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rram finds it's way round the side to connect with Diakite's head.
Nosyaj Rram is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Diakite tries to clinch but Rram moves out of range.
Rram looks to score with a jab to the body but Diakite is just out of range.
Diakite tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Rram throws an overhand right that lands on Diakite's shoulder, as Diakite tries to avoid the shot.
Diakite tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Rram swinging wildly here.
Rram scores with a sloppy right hand. Diakite should have avoided that one.
Rram keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rram lands with a right hand.
Diakite displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rram throws out the jab.
Diakite is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Diakite fails with an attempt to clinch.
Diakite lands with an overhand left.
Diakite keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diakite defending well as Rram loads up on a big left hand.
Diakite with the counter takedown but Rram avoids it easily.#T2#
Diakite takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice cross by Rram.
Rram throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Diakite feints the counter takedown.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rram tries to bum rush Diakite with a series of wild strikes but Diakite uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Diakite drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rram defends it well.
Rram misses with a hook. Diakite ducked under it nicely.
Rram swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and Diakite counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Diakite is trying to control the action in half guard but Rram is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rram wants to improve his position but Diakite is controlling well.
Diakite is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Rram looks like he's trying to stand up.
Rram is doing well to control the position and prevent Diakite from advancing to side control.#T3#
Diakite prevents Rram from standing back up.
Rram trying to control but Diakite postures up.
Rram is looking to improve his position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sloppy strikes from Rram. Those never looked like landing.
Rram takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Diakite scores with a nice head shot.
Rram keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diakite is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rram sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nosyaj Rram has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bartel Diakite.
Diakite swings for the body but Rram moves out of range.
Rram throws a hook but Diakite avoids it easily.#T4#
Diakite avoids the body shot from Rram.
Rram throws a series of strikes that have Diakite backpedaling.
Diakite is looking to clinch.
Rram throws out a loose jab but Diakite uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rram fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Diakite drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rram defends it well.
Rram throws a right hand that Diakite ducks under and follows up with a left that Diakite also avoids with ease.
Rram rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Diakite moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rram staying out of range there.
Diakite looks to score with a jab to the body but Rram is just out of range.
Diakite is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Rram looks to land a combination. Diakite sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Rram fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diakite manages to avoid it.
Diakite is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Rram swings away with a body shot that misses #TD2#
and Diakite decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rram's guard.
Diakite being controlled here momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nosyaj Rram dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Rram avoids a punch combination nicely.
A left lands for Diakite.
Rram swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rram scores with a jab to the jaw.
Diakite misses with a two punch combination.
Diakite shoots and misses
and Rram counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Rram moves out of range as Diakite throws a body kick.
A combination from Rram does no damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rram misses with a straight right.
Rram throws a series of punches but Diakite avoids them all with ease.
Nosyaj Rram is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Diakite tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rram swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A nice combination there by Rram. #T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Rram. Diakite does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rram misses with a wild combination.
Rram with a hook.
Rram misses with a two punch combination.
Rram stuffs the takedown attempt from Diakite. Diakite gets slowly back to his feet.
Diakite is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Rram rather than just go for the knockout.
Rram paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rram bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Diakite throws a sloppy head kick and Rram moves out of range easily.
Rram misses with the combination. #T2#
Rram cracks Diakite with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rram throws a hook but Diakite avoids it easily.
A jab from Rram misses.
Rram is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Diakite can do to turn this around?
Diakite misses with a low kick as Rram jumps back.
Rram keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #TD2#
Diakite shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Rram napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Diakite remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Diakite tries to advance to mount but Rram denies him.
Diakite is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Rram will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T3#
Rram is trying to get back to half guard.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Rram tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Diakite presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Diakite controlling from mount. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rram tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Diakite controlling the pace for now.
Diakite is continuing to stall.
Diakite wants to control the pace but Rram is squirming around nicely.
Rram tries to lock up and control but Diakite gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nosyaj Rram dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
A jab from Rram misses.
Rram throws a right hand that Diakite ducks under and follows up with a left that Diakite also avoids with ease.#CL2#
Diakite rushes Rram and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Diakite tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rram just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC#
Rram's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rram throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Diakite.
Diakite misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diakite is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rram sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rram misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Rram gets tackled into the cage by Diakite. Diakite maintains the clinch. #BC#
Rram manages to break the clinch. #T1#
Diakite dips to his left and cracks Rram with an uppercut!
Rram scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Diakite avoids a punch combination nicely.
Diakite avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rram shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Rram swings for the body but Diakite moves out of range.
And Diakite tries to counter it with a takedown but Rram pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nice defenses there by Diakite.
And Diakite tries to counter it with a takedown but Rram pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nosyaj Rram is winning the standup battle so far.
Rram throws a body shot but no joy.
Rram checks a leg kick.
Rram lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Diakite circles away quickly and effectively.#T2#
Diakite bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A punch combination from Rram misses.
Diakite tries to clinch but Rram is having none of it.
Diakite showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rram.
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!
Rram misses with a combination
and Diakite counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Diakite misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Diakite looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rram uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Diakite.#TD2#
Diakite closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Rram is trying to improve his position.#T3#
You can see the frustration on Rram's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Diakite controlling from side mount.
Rram tries to improve position but can't.
Diakite works to advance to full mount. Rram defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Diakite controlling the pace for now.
Let's hope that Diakite has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bartel Diakite has got the better of the ground game so far.
Diakite wants to control the pace but Rram is squirming around nicely.
Nosyaj Rram is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rram regains half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rram manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bartel Diakite has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Diakite looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

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 Nosyaj Rram.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rram, 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nosyaj Rram!

During a confident post fight interview, Nosyaj Rram thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: Pulse 97 - Carter vs Taranin     
Date:   Nov 04, 2017
#R1#
Rram scores with a crisp jab that stopped Stanfield in his tracks.
Rram fails to land with a series of punches.
Rram misses the shot to the body.
Rram jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rram checks a leg kick nicely.
Rram is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Stanfield with a body shot.
Stanfield waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rram.
Rram bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Stanfield's head.
Stanfield takes one to the chin there.
Stanfield connects with a right hand. Rram shakes it off.
Rram scores with a nice right hand.
Rram defending well as Stanfield loads up on a big left hand.
Rram lands a two punch combo. #ROC2#
Stanfield is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rram lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Oh Stanfield is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stanfield throws a series of punches but Rram moves out of range.
Rram steps in with a hook that catches Stanfield right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Rram follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Stanfield looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nosyaj Rram!
Our winner, Nosyaj Rram, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Marlo Stanfield was interviewed post fight and said 'He got me! Well done to Him,this is not the end for me, I'm gonna take some time, work on my skills the I'll be back! The King Will Return!!!'.

 

Event: Pulse 93 - Driver vs Tszyu     
Date:   Oct 07, 2017
#R1#
Rram lands a jab-cross combination.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop misses with a body kick.
Rram is looking for the big counter here.
Rram blocks a low kick nicely.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rram tries to bum rush Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop with a series of wild strikes but Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rram keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop ducks under a wild hook from Rram.#CL#
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop closes the distance and pushes Rram back into the cage.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws a punch but it's blocked by Rram. #BC2#
Rram breaks the clinch.
Rram misses with a series of wild punches.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rram rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop counters with a body kick.
Rram has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop is looking to score with low kicks.
It seemed like Rram was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rram wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T1#
Rram throws a big shot that misses.
Rram throws a big shot that misses.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop lands a jab to Rram's midsection.
Rram throws a looping overhand right but Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop ducks down to avoid it.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws a leg kick but Rram sees it coming and moves out of range.
Rram checks a leg kick nicely.
Rram is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Rram lands a two punch combo.
Beezow Doo-Doo Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop digs a good hook to Rram's body.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rram fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop staying out of range there.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop tries a low kick but Rram avoids it.
Rram throws a nice looking combination but Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop connects with the punch.#T2#
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop scores with a jab.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Rram walks into a jab.
Rram moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws a poor cross that misses
and Rram counters with a lovely straight right hand!
No joy there for Rram, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A lazy left from Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop finds it's target.
Rram misses with a left hand
and Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rram thinking.
Rram throws a nice looking combination but Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rram walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Rram looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop misses with a straight right.
Rram throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws a big counter combination but Rram scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rram's head.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T3#
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws a body shot but no joy.
It seemed like Rram was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rram lands a jab to Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop's midsection.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop scores with a hook.#ROC#
Rram is rocked!
Rram throws a hook to the side of Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop's head but Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rram is still on wobbly legs! Can Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop finish him?
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rram was well out of range. Poor timing from Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
Rram is looking for the big counter here.
Rram seems to have recovered his senses.
Rram throws a right hand that Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop ducks under and follows up with a left that Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop also avoids with ease.
Rram moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rram dodges the punch combination from Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
Rram throws a hook but Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop avoids it easily.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop connects with a single shot there.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop avoids a punch combination nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T4#
A big right from Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop misses.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop's corner calls for a 1-2. Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop swinging wildly here.
Rram misses with a series of wild punches.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rram was well out of range. Poor timing from Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
Rram misses with a series of wild punches.
Rram scores with a crisp jab that stopped Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop in his tracks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop lands a leg kick that knocks Rram off balance momentarily.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Some wild striking there from Rram.
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 Beezow Doo-Doo Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop ducks under a wild hook from Rram.
Rram keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rram might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Rram looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A jab from Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop misses.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop misses with a straight right.
Rram just misses with a punch to the body. #CL#
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop rushes Rram and presses him up against the cage.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop misses with some punches.
Rram looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop scores with a hook to the body.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rram's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rram's elbow.
A shot in the inside from Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop as the two fighters clinch. #T1#
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop has a couple of punches blocked by Rram.
Rram is trying to force a seperation but Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop has the dominant position.
Rram tries to break the clinch but Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop is controlling the position.
Rram tries to circle away but Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop has him pinned against the cage.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rram's elbow. #BC2#
Rram breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rram.
A solid leg kick lands there for Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
Good shot there by Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop punishes Rram's body with a nice straight punch.
Rram misses with a two punch combination.
Some wild striking there from Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws out a loose jab but Rram uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop scores with a jab.
Rram clobbers Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nosyaj Rram is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop lands a nice shot that snaps Rram's head back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop lands with a thumping leg kick.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop misses the jab.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop connects with a single shot there.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Rram tries to bum rush Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop with a series of wild strikes but Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rram uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Rram counter with a right hand.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Rram.
Rram will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rram misses with a wild combination.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throwing a counter right hand but Rram manages to avoid it.#T3#
Both fighters circling a little - Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rram lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Rram counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rram has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop finds it's way round the side to connect with Rram's head.
Rram fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop manages to avoid it.
A punch lands to the side of Rram 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rram misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rram throws a series of punches but Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop avoids them all with ease.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Rram smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rram counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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!
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop is looking to clinch.
Rram moves away from the strike by Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop looks to land a right hand but Rram moved out of range.#T4#
Rram fails to land with a series of punches.
A solid leg kick lands there for Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop lands a right hand.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rram's elbow.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rrams head.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rram's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop fails to land.
Rram is trying to break free.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop misses with a punch to the body.
I was talking to Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop swings wildly with an uppercut but Rram uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Beezow Doo-Doo Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Rram slips under a jab.
Rram throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rram has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rram there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rram needs to keep his hands up - Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop had a free shot at his head there.
Rram throws a series of punches but Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop moves out of range.
Rram throws a right and a left that Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop avoids nicely.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop looks for the body kick but Rram saw that one coming.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Rram counter with a right hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rram is out of range and Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop settles back down.
Jab by Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
Rram uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
Rram is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop wants to clinch.
Rram swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws a leg kick but Rram checks it. #T1#
Rram walks forward, straight into a front kick from Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
Rram takes a swing at Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop's ribcage but misses.
Rram swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop looks to clinch
and Rram counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Rram throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rram was well out of range. Poor timing from Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
Rram misses with a two punch combination.
Beezow Doo-Doo Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop is winning the standup battle so far.
Rram looks to score with a jab to the body but Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop is just out of range.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop thows a left - swing and a miss!
Some wild striking there from Rram.
Rram checks a low kick from Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
Rram scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop scores with a jab. Rram acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #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!
Rram moves out of range of the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rram! But no joy.
That kick from Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop tenderised Rram's leg. Rram is trying to keep his angry face on.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop wants to clinch
and Rram counters with a three punch combo that has Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop backing up. Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop nods at Rram to acknowledge the strikes.
Rram comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop moves away from the strike by Rram.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop lands a jab to Rram's midsection.
Rram drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sloppy strikes from Rram. Those never looked like landing.
Rram avoids the body shot from Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop looks to land a right hand but Rram moved out of range.
Rram throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rram.
Rram avoids the body shot from Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop. #T3#
Rram misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd cheers as Rram lands an impressive looking overhand right. Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop doesn't seem phased though.
Rram swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rram has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rram throws out a powerful jab.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop tried to score with a low kick but Rram checks it.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop slips a jab and a cross from Rram.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop looks to score with a jab to the body but Rram is just out of range.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop lands a leg kick that knocks Rram off balance momentarily.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#CL#
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop clinches with his opponent.
Rram tries to break free but Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop pushes him back against the cage.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop misses with a body punch. #T4#
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop working aggressively here.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws a punch but it's blocked by Rram. #BC2#
Rram escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rram.
Rram scores with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rram throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Rram's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jab by Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
A jab from Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop does it's job there.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop connects with an inside leg kick.
A jab lands there for Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rram throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws a front kick aimed at Rram's knee but Rram avoids it well.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop cracks Rram with a good jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Nosyaj Rram just about did enough to take it.
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.
#R4#
Rram throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Rram counters with a stiff right hand.
Rram tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rram looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop misses with a body kick.
Rram lands an overhand right.
Rram takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Rram misses with a looping right.
Rram takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws a leg kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rram connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop scrambles back to his feet.
Rram slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Rram misses with a hook. Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop 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!
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws a lazy uppercut
and Rram counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop thinking.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Rram checks a leg kick nicely.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws a hook to the side of Rram's head but Rram sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A swing and a miss from Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
Rram tries to bum rush Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop with a series of wild strikes but Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws a hook but Rram blocks it.
Rram throws a nice looking combination but Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rram getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Rram pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop lands with a nice body kick.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop looks to score with a jab to the body but Rram is just out of range.
Rram throws a lazy right hand but Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Rram dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A big left from Rram misses.
Rram swings widly with a right hand
and Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rram misses with a hook
and Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop counters with an outside leg kick.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws a body kick that misses.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop. Rram does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop dodges the punch combination from Rram.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop fails in his attempt to clinch.
A jab from Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop does it's job there.
Nice uppercut there from Rram.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop wants to land a leg kick but Rram is out of range. #T3#
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop connects with a looping right hand.
Rram takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A left and a right from Rram both land. Nice combination.
Rram misses with a lunging right hand
and Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rram swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rram swinging wildly here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rram. Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rram uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
A low kick from Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop misses
and Rram counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rram blocks a low kick nicely.
A bone on bone clash there as Rram blocks the leg kick. #T4#
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
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!
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop misses with a straight right.
Rram uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rram! But no joy.
Rram just misses with a punch to the body.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop looks to land a left hand but Rram moved out of range nicely.
Despite the aggression on Rram's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Rram tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop was well out of range. Poor timing from Rram.
No joy there for Rram, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop misses with an uppercut. Rram saw that one coming.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop misses with an uppercut
and Rram counters with a one-two to the body.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nice jab there from Rram.
Rram bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Beezow Doo-Doo Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R5#
Rram throws a hook to the side of Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop's head but Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rram fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rram.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rram throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop to counter with a crisp jab.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop tried to score with a low kick but Rram checks it.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop misses the jab.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop avoids the body shot from Rram.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop takes a jab right on the kisser.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws a jab but it's blocked by Rram.
Rram will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T1#
Rram chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop can pounce on him.
Rram ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rram keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop is looking to score with low kicks.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop dodges the punch combination from Rram.
It looked like Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rram connects with a jab.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rram tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop was well out of range. Poor timing from Rram.
A jab lands there for Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop misses with a lunging right hand
and Rram connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rram swings widly with a right hand
and Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rram manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rram swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Rram right on the button. Rram goes down! Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Beezow Doo-Doo Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop!
Beezow Doo-Doo Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop retains his lightweight title!

 

Event: Pulse 90 - Dog vs Bop Bop     
Date:   Sep 09, 2017
#R1#
Diakite fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Diakite fails with a takedown attempt.
Diakite shoots and misses
and Rram counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bartel Diakite. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diakite shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rram as he jumps to the side.
Diakite darts in looking for a takedown but Rram gets double underhooks and turns Diakite into the cage.
Rram is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#TD#
Diakite bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Rram is trying to work for a sweep but Diakite has mounted him!
Diakite looking to control but Rram is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Rram is trying desperately to improve position.
Rram keeps trying to improve his position.#T1##SUB#
Diakite has control of Rram's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Rram regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Diakite is trying to take his opponent's back.
Rram tries to buck Diakite off but he can't manage it.
Diakite controlling from the full mount.
Diakite trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rram tries to lock up and control but Diakite gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Diakite prevents Rram from getting the reversal.
Diakite takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB#
Diakite is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Rram has managed to escape the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rram is in all sorts of trouble here.
Diakite wants to take Rram's back but he can't do it this time.
Diakite controlling his opponent. #T3#
Diakite avoids the attempt from Rram to control.
Diakite is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Rram is in real trouble.
Diakite controlling well, preventing Rram from escaping the position. #SUB#
Diakite has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB#
Rram showing good submission defense here. #SUB#
Diakite patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Diakite missing with strikes from the back. #SUB#
Diakite looking for the RNC. #SUB#
Diakite looking for the RNC.
Rram rolls, trying to escape but Diakite keeps control of the position. #ES2#
Rram is trying to shake Diakite off. He's managed it and has hopped back to his feet! Diakite won't be happy about giving up the dominant position.
Diakite tries for a takedown but Rram sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rram throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Diakite attempts a counter takedown but Rram avoids it well and moves away.
Diakite moves away from the strike by Rram.
Diakite appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rram looks to land a left hand but Diakite moved out of range nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rram stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rram wants it to stay on the feet.
Rram stuffs the takedown attempt from Diakite. Diakite gets slowly back to his feet.
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 Bartel Diakite will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Diakite fails with a takedown attempt.
Diakite misses with a takedown attempt - Rram sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Diakite defending well as Rram loads up on a big left hand.
Diakite is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rram sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bartel Diakite. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rram throws a right and a left that Diakite avoids nicely.
Rram with a nice cross.
Diakite shoots in for a takedown but Rram shows good takedown defense.
Diakite fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diakite tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rram swivels and escapes.
Diakite has his takedown stuffed
and Rram counters with a nice uppercut.
Nosyaj Rram seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD#
Diakite closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Rram to the mat! Rram manages to get full guard.
Bartel Diakite overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rram 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.#T1#
Rram is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rram wants to stand but Diakite is controlling the position.
Diakite wants to control from the top but Rram keeps moving. #ES2#
Rram manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Diakite is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Rram to keep the fight standing.#BC2#
Rram breaks from the clinch. #T2#
Rram swinging wildly here.
Diakite avoids a punch combination nicely.
Diakite uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rram.
Diakite tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rram sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Diakite somewhat.
Diakite misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Diakite shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD#
Diakite shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Rram is trying to defend but Diakite finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Rram. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rram slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Rram has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Diakite tries to free his leg and advance position but Rram is retaining full guard.
Diakite really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rram is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Diakite looking to pass the guard.
Rram keeping moving, preventing Diakite from controlling successfully. #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.
Diakite is fighting to break Rram's control of his arms but Rram is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Rram goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Diakite shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rram sprawls well. Rram wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Diakite gets slowly back to his feet.
Rram lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diakite fails with the takedown.
Rram misses with a few strikes there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nosyaj Rram 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Diakite tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rram swivels and escapes.
A punch combination from Rram misses.
Diakite tries to counter with a takedown but Rram is quick to defend against it.
Diakite shoots in looking for a takedown. Rram tries to sprawl out of it but Diakite keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rram manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Diakite goes for a double leg but Rram avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rram continues to drive forward.
Rram is looking for the big counter here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bartel Diakite. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diakite displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rram throws out the jab.
Rram will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Diakite shoots in for a double leg but Rram sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rram pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bartel Diakite 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.
Diakite shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rram as he avoids it easily.
Diakite changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rram tries to avoid it but Diakite manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rram to the ground. Rram escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Diakite shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rram pinned against the cage. Rram gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T1##TD#
Diakite 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.
Diakite looking to sit in guard and control but Rram gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Diakite is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rram wanted to stand there but Diakite had control of the position.
Rram is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#T2##SU2#
Rram stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Diakite shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rram counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rram. Diakite does a little dance to reset his feet.
Diakite ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T3#
Diakite misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Diakite shoots in for a double leg but Rram sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Diakite fails with the takedown.
Diakite shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rram as he jumps to the side.
Diakite shoots in looking for a takedown. Rram tries to sprawl out of it but Diakite keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rram manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rram ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diakite moves away.
Rram looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rram looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Diakite fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T4#
Rram misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Diakite throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rram's waist but Rram gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Diakite off to one side.
Diakite misses with a takedown
and Rram cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Diakite shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rram but Rram pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A jab from Rram misses.
Diakite slips a straight right by Rram.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Diakite.
Diakite fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rram misses with a series of wild punches.
Diakite tries to counter with a takedown but Rram is quick to defend against it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diakite goes for a double leg but Rram avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rram continues to drive forward.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nosyaj Rram comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rram 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nosyaj Rram!

An out of breath Nosyaj Rram thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: Pulse 86 - Dog vs Romanow     
Date:   Aug 12, 2017
#R1#
Rram misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Springfield.
Rram looks to throw the jab but Springfield is out of range.
Springfield was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Springfield bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Springfield.
Rram fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Springfield tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nosyaj Rram seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rram swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Springfield slips a jab from Rram.
Rram swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice inside leg kick there by Springfield. That's going to slow Rram down.
Rram lands a nice hook to Springfield's body. Springfield takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Springfield lands a high kick!
Springfield connects with a high kick. #T1#
Springfield lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rram's sensitive parts.
Rram looks to land a right hand but Springfield moved out of range.
Rram throws a right and a left that Springfield avoids nicely.
Nice shot lands for Rram.
Rram scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Springfield doesn't seem bothered though.
Springfield's coach down at True North Fight Team was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Springfield's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Rram misses with a two punch combination.
Rram misses with a double jab.
Rram throws a good cross that connects.
Rram misses with a combination
and Springfield counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Rram throws a right and a left that Springfield avoids nicely.
Rram misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Rram looks to land a right hand but Springfield moved out of range.
Rram misses with a wild combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rram blocks a low kick nicely.
Rram appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Springfield 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Springfield dives in and grabs Rram's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rram pushes down on Springfield's head and hops out.
Rram misses with a wild combination.
Rram misses with the combination.
Springfield throws a leg kick
and Rram counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rram will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A little jabbing left from Springfield on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T3#
Rram jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Springfield throws a low kick but Rram avoids it.
Rram misses with a double jab #TD2#
and Springfield decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rram's guard.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Rram manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Springfield fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Nosyaj Rram has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aspen Springfield.
Rram wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rram tries to break the clinch but Springfield is controlling the position.
Springfield avoiding damage.
Rram is trying to break free.
Springfield is trying to pull guard but Rram turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T4#
Rram being controlled against the cage.#BC2#
Springfield pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sloppy strikes from Rram. Those never looked like landing.
Springfield ducks under a wild hook from Rram.
Rram misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sloppy strikes from Rram. Those never looked like landing.
A clash of legs there as Rram blocks the low kick.
Rram lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rram takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Rram tests Springfield's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nosyaj Rram dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Springfield thows a leg kick but Rram checks it
and Rram counters with a stiff right hand.
Rram swings away with a body shot that misses
and Springfield counters with a leg kick.
Rram swings away with a body shot that misses
and Springfield counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Springfield changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rram tries to avoid it but Springfield manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rram to the ground. Rram escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rram is looking for a counter combo.
Rram throws a hook but Springfield blocks it.
Rram misses with a two punch combination.
Rram jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Springfield is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Springfield looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rram throws a series of punches but Springfield avoids them all with ease.
Springfield dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rram. That did some damage!
Springfield dodges the punch combination from Rram. #T1#
Springfield uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rram.
Rram misses with a double jab.
Rram throws a combination that misses
and Springfield makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Rram takes a swing at Springfield's ribcage but misses.
Rram lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Springfield fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rram.
Springfield cracks Rram with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've been told by Rram's head coaches at Bonsai Club MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Springfield tries for a takedown but Rram circles away easily
and Rram counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nosyaj Rram is winning the standup battle so far.
Rram throws a right hand that misses
and Springfield counters with a nice leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Springfield. #T2#
Rram is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Springfield.
Nosyaj Rram is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rram misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rram rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Springfield moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Some wild striking there from Rram.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rram throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Springfield.
Rram is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Springfield can do to turn this around?
Rram throws a series of punches but Springfield moves out of range.
Rram falls off balance throwing a combination
and Springfield counters with a body kick that stops Rram in his tracks momentarily.
Rram swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Springfield only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Rram takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
An inside leg kick from Springfield misses.
Rram swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Rram is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T3#
Rram misses with a series of wild punches.
Springfield lands a leg kick that knocks Rram off balance momentarily.#CL2#
Springfield instigates a clinch.
Rram tries to break the clinch but Springfield is controlling the position.
Springfield is pushing Rram up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Springfield tries to throw a body punch but Rram avoids it by throwing Springfield back against the cage. #BC2#
Springfield breaks from the clinch.
A jab from Rram misses. #T4#
Springfield scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rram misses with a few strikes there.
Springfield thinks about the counter body kick.
Rram misses with a body punch
and Springfield counters with a big head kick but Rram shrugs it off.
Nosyaj Rram is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rram throws a right hand that Springfield ducks under and follows up with a left that Springfield also avoids with ease.
Rram leaves Springfield with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nosyaj Rram has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aspen Springfield.#CL2#
Springfield closes the distance and pushes Rram back into the cage.
Springfield is trying to pull guard but Rram turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC#
Rram's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rram takes a swing at Springfield's ribcage but misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big left from Rram misses.
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 Nosyaj Rram will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Springfield fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rram is out of range.
Rram throwing a counter right hand but Springfield manages to avoid it.
Springfield will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Rram fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rram cracks Springfield with an open hand slap.
Springfield 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.
Rram looks to score with a jab to the body but Springfield is just out of range.
Rram falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rram takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rram scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Springfield doesn't seem bothered though.
Rram misses the shot to the body.
Rram misses with a jab to the body
and Springfield counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rram's knee momentarily.
Springfield bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Springfield drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rram defends it well.#T1#
Rram misses with a few strikes there.
Rram misses with a combination
and Springfield counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Springfield doesn't manage to clinch there - Rram circles away.
Rram swings for the body but Springfield moves out of range.
Rram throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Springfield drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rram defends it well.
Springfield shoots in looking for a takedown but Rram manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Springfield's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Springfield.
Springfield keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rram avoids the head kick by Springfield.
Springfield uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rram.
Springfield takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T2#
Springfield throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Springfield throws a low kick but Rram avoids it.
Springfield lands a nice looking body kick.
Rram swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A punch combination from Rram misses.
Rram misses with a double jab
and Springfield counters with a nice body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rram misses with a wild body shot.
Rram swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Springfield cracks the inside of Rram's front leg.
Rram keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T3#
Springfield lands a leg kick that knocks Rram off balance momentarily.
Springfield slips a jab and a cross from Rram.
Rram keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Aspen Springfield has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Springfield showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rram.
Springfield is trying to counter with his kicks.
Rram will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Rram throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Springfield.
Springfield throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Nice body kick from Springfield.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Rram enables Springfield to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Rram manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#T4#
Springfield trying to control the position from guard on top but Rram is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Springfield is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Springfield throws a big elbow that misses.
Springfield wants to control from the top but Rram keeps moving.
Springfield stays in close to Rram's body and controls the position.
Nosyaj Rram is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Springfield trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rram utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Springfield trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rram looking for a sweep. Not yet Rram, not yet.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Aspen Springfield.
I think Rram 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Nosyaj Rram!

Nosyaj Rram took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Viral Fightwear for their support in the buildup to the fight.
Aspen Springfield spoke after the fight, saying 'Nice one, kid'.

 

Event: Pulse 83 - Springfield/Romanov     
Date:   Jul 15, 2017
#R1#
Rram falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rram takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Date slips a jab and a cross from Rram.
Rram swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #CL2#
Date clinches with his opponent.
Date is leaning against Rram and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Date lands a nice uppercut.
Rram wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Date tries to throw a body punch but Rram avoids it by throwing Date back against the cage.
Date misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rram.
Date fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rram is trying to break the clinch but Date is controlling him.
Date lands with a light punch inside. #BC#
Rram breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T1#
Date is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rram. #KD2#
Oooooh!!! Date has knocked Rram down with a huge combo! Date steps away and waves a wobbly Rram back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
Rram is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Nosyaj Rram has been cut.
Rram ducks into an uppercut from Date and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mamoru Date!

 

Event: Pulse 79 - Rram vs Bop Bop     
Date:   Jun 17, 2017
#R1#
Rram fails to land with a series of punches.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop feints a counter leg kick.
Rram misses the shot to the body.
Rram lands the left hand.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rram.
Nice jab there from Rram.
Rram misses with a double jab
and Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop loads up on a big right hand but Rram slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop. Rram does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rram misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rram is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws out a leg kick but Rram moves out of range and Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop only half commits. #T1#
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop misses with a straight left.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws out a leg kick but Rram moves out of range and Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop only half commits.
Rram was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Rram lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Rram misses with a wild combination.
Rram listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop connects with the punch.
Rram checks a low kick from Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
Rram swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop to counter with a crisp jab.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws a hook but Rram avoids it easily.
Rram cracks Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rram throws an off balance right hand
and Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rram's knee momentarily.
Rram clobbers Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rram is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop slips under a jab.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop slips a jab and a cross from Rram.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop looks for the body kick but Rram saw that one coming.
Rram misses with a left hand #CL2#
and Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
Rram blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop misses with a punch on the inside.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop lands with a hook. Rram tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T3#
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop scores with a body shot.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop missing with a left hand there. Rram was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rram fails to land with a series of punches.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop looks to land a body kick but Rram moved away.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop misses with a lunging right hand
and Rram counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rram throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A punch combination from Rram misses.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rram throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rram is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rram moves away.
Rram looks to land a combination but Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop avoids it well.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop misses with an uppercut.
Rram scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T4#
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rram is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
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!
A swing and a miss from Rram.
Rram misses the jab.
Rram lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop circles away quickly and effectively.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Rram moves out of range of the body kick from Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
Rram was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop connects with an inside leg kick.
Rram throws a combination. Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop takes a swing at Rram's ribcage but misses.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Rram throws a hook to the side of Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop's head but Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rram bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rram ducks under a wild hook from Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Beezow Doo-Doo Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop misses with an uppercut
and Rram counters with a three punch combo that has Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop backing up. Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop nods at Rram to acknowledge the strikes.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws a series of punches but Rram avoids them all with ease.
Rram throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws a nice outside leg kick.
A big right from Rram misses.
Rram throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop to counter with a crisp jab.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop misses with a low kick.
Rram throws a series of punches but Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rram appears to be looking for a big counter.
The fighters circling - Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws a looping overhand right but Rram ducks down to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rram misses with an uppercut.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop motions for Rram to come forward. Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Rram moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A head kick from Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop lands but Rram takes it in his stride.
Rram lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop circles away quickly and effectively.
Rram throws a combination that misses
and Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop counters with a one-two to the body. #ROC2#
Rram is rocked!
Rram misses with a jab, cross combination.
Oh Rram is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop thuds his right hand into Rram's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop feints and then cracks Rram's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rram down.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop misses with a straight right.
It looked like Rram was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Rram throws a right and a left that Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop avoids nicely.
Rram seems to have got his legs back now.
Rram wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Some bone on bone action there as Rram checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T2#
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws a hook but Rram blocks it.
Rram lands a nice shot to the body.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop motions for Rram to come forward. Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rram steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop. That one must have hurt.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop thumps Rram with a low kick.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop tried to score with a low kick but Rram checks it.
Decent striking displayed by Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop there.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop scores with a push kick.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop misses with a lunging right hand
and Rram counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rram's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rram scrambles back to his feet.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rram is able to avoid easily.#T3#
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop misses with a straight right.
Nosyaj Rram is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rram keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
Rram uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop digs a good body shot into Rram's ribs.
Rram steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
A big left from Rram misses.
Rram is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws a leg kick but Rram checks it.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rram seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Beezow Doo-Doo Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rram works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop scores with a nice body kick.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop missing with a left hand there. Rram was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Rram lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop circles away quickly and effectively.
Rram misses with a hook.
Rram lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rram throws a right hand that misses
and Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rram looks to score with a jab to the body but Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop is just out of range.
Rram lands with an overhand left.
Rram tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop was well out of range. Poor timing from Rram.
Rram throws a right hand that Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop ducks under and follows up with a left that Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop also avoids with ease.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop scores with a nice right hand.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop just misses with a punch to the body.
Rram lands a nice shot to the body.
Rram takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop. Rram does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Beezow Doo-Doo Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Rram throws out a powerful jab.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop scores with a nice strike.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop looks to land a combination but Rram avoids it well.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop swings for the body but Rram moves out of range.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rram clobbers Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws a wild body kick that Rram sees coming a mile off.
Rram swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop slips a jab and a cross from Rram.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws out a leg kick but Rram moves out of range and Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop only half commits.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop scores with a jab.#T1#
Rram moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rram bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rram scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Good work by Rram as he checks the leg kick.
Rram swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rram.
Rram throws a sloppy body shot
and Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop counters with a stiff right hand.
Rram jabs Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop right on the nose. Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop blinks but takes it well.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A jab lands there for Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
Rram looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop moves into range and connects with a jab. #T2#
Rram is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop misses with a hook
and Rram counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rram misses with a wild combination.
Rram slips a jab from Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop scores with a decent looking hook.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop lands a right hook to the body.
Rram jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rram.
Rram misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rram throws a right hand that Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop ducks under and follows up with a left that Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop also avoids with ease.
Beezow Doo-Doo Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Rram misses with the combination.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop dodges the punch combination from Rram.
A swing and a miss from Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
Sloppy strikes from Rram. Those never looked like landing.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Rram is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Rram looks to land a left hand but Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop moved out of range nicely.
Rram throws a right and a left that both miss.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Rram takes a swing at Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop's ribcage but misses.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T4#
Rram shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop eats them both and turns towards Rram to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop. Rram does a little dance to reset his feet.
A good leg kick by Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
A lazy left from Rram finds it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop connects with a single shot there.
Rram drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nice jab there from Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
Nosyaj Rram has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop looks for the body kick but Rram saw that one coming.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Rram ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop moves away.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rram. Rram circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop digs a good body shot into Rram's ribs.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Beezow Doo-Doo Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
Well Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Beezow Doo-Doo Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop!

 

Event: Pulse 75 - Date vs Bop-Bop     
Date:   May 20, 2017
#R1#
Rram jabs at Abbot's body.
Abbot misses with a right hand
and Rram counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Abbot takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rram scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Rram misses with a series of wild punches. #CL2#
Abbot rushes Rram and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Abbot misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Rram breaks the clinch.
Nosyaj Rram seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rram misses with a series of wild punches.
Rram changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
A big right from Rram misses.
Abbot shapes to counter with a head kick.
Rram misses with a wild combination.
Rram misses with a double jab
and Abbot counters with a solid body kick.
Abbot jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rram is looking for a counter combo.
A combination from Abbot does no damage.
Rram throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #CL2#
and Abbot counters by moving into the clinch. #BC#
Rram breaks the clinch.
Rram misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rram misses with a double jab
and Abbot counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Abbot lands a really nice looking cross but Rram seems unphased.
Abbot throws a head kick but Rram moves out of range.
Rram throws a series of punches but Abbot moves out of range.
A slow jab from Rram misses its intended target.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Abbot keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rram scores with a jab to the jaw.
Abbot avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rram throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rram lands a nice shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Abbot. #T3#
Abbot tries to clinch up
and Rram counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Left hook, right uppercut from Rram.
A head kick misses from Abbot.
A telegraphed right hand from Abbot misses the target.
Rram throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #CL2#
and Abbot counters by moving into the clinch.
Abbot scores with a shot to the side of Rram's head. #BC#
Rram's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Abbot will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T4#
Rram misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
As Rram backs off Abbot throws a huge counter combo but Rram manages to avoid it all.
Rram misses with a shot to the body
and Abbot counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rram misses with a hook to the body
and Abbot counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Abbot throws a body punch but Rram moves out of range.
Rram avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rram lands with a straight right. Abbot didn't see that one coming.
Rram lands with an overhand left.
Rram is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Abbot.
Rram throws a series of punches but Abbot avoids them all with ease.
Abbot tries to counter with a clinch but Rram shakes him off and moves away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rram.
Abbot tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Abbot dodges the punch combination from Rram.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nosyaj Rram dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Rram jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rram scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Abbot misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Rram counters with a series of strikes. Abbot will be more careful next time no doubt.
Rram is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Abbot can do to turn this around?
Rram throws a right hand that Abbot ducks under and follows up with a left that Abbot also avoids with ease.
Abbot avoids a punch combination nicely.
Abbot wants to counter the offense by Rram and move into the clinch position.
Abbot slips a jab and a cross from Rram.
Abbot looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A combination from Rram does no damage.
Abbot steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rram.#CL2#
Abbot moves into the clinch.
Abbot is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rram is defending well for now.
Abbot has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Abbot tries to land knees in the clinch but Rram avoids the damage to the body. #T1#
Abbot prevents Rram from breaking the clinch.
Rram wants to get back to striking at distance but Abbot won't allow it.
Abbot throws a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch on the inside from Abbot fails to land.
Rram being controlled against the cage.
Abbot misses with an elbow strike.
Rram blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#BC#
Rram breaks from the clinch.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Rram here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Rram tries to bum rush Abbot with a series of wild strikes but Abbot uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rram fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Abbot manages to avoid it.
Rram misses with a two punch combination.
Abbot takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rram moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CL2#
Abbot closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rram is struggling to control the position.
Abbot fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
A right hand to the body from Abbot.
Abbot leaning his opponent against the cage.
Abbot tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rram avoids it.
Abbot lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Rram blocks an elbow strike.
Abbot is struggling to control the position.
Rram working hard to break the clinch.#T4#
Rram blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Abbot is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rram is defending well for now.
Rram wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Abbot throws a punch but it's blocked by Rram.
Abbot keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rram's efforts to push away.
Abbot swings wildly with an uppercut but Rram uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Abbot missing with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nosyaj Rram dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Rram swings away with a body shot that misses
and Abbot counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Abbot moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Abbot ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rram scores with a jab to the head.
Abbot misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rram.
Rram scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rram fails to land with a series of punches.
Abbot throws a fast counter high kick but Rram manages to duck under it in time.
A nice inside leg kick there by Abbot. That's going to slow Rram down.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Abbot 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rram misses with a hook
and Abbot connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Abbot takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #CL2#
Abbot has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Abbot stalling in the clinch. #T1#
Abbot fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Abbot lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Abbot tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Abbot throws a knee to the head but misses.
Abbot scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Abbot landing knees to the body.
Frank Abbot has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Abbot misses with a hook from the clinch.
Abbot misses with the head strike.
Abbot keeps control of Rram as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Abbot working aggressively here.
Rram can't break the clinch.
Abbot has a couple of punches blocked by Rram.
Abbot with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A frustrated look appears on Rram's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Abbot misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
A short left from Abbot. #BC#
Rram escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Abbot connects with a single shot there.
Nosyaj Rram is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rram lands with a hook. Abbot tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rram takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Rram moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A left and a right from Rram both land. Nice combination.
Danga de danga de dang - Rram scores with a four punch combination!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Abbot misses with a head kick.
Abbot lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #T4##CL2#
Abbot moves into the clinch successfully.
Abbot working aggressively here.
Rram has had enough of the clinch but Abbot keeps him there for the moment.
Rram blocking some punches.
Abbot misses with some punches.
Nosyaj Rram is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Frank Abbot seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Abbot misses with an elbow over the top.
Abbot can't find room to land a body shot as Rram controls the action.
Abbot trying to land knees to the body.
Rram on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Abbot comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rram 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nosyaj Rram!

After the big win, Nosyaj Rram made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Viral Fightwear and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

 

Event: Pulse 70 - Rram vs Date     
Date:   Apr 15, 2017
#R1#
Rram blocks a jab.
Date throws a poor cross that misses
and Rram counters with a stiff right hand.
Rram throws a series of punches but Date avoids them all with ease.
Date looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rram swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Date to counter with a crisp jab.
Date cracks a nice hook into Rram's ribs.
Rram uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Date.
Rram avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Date throws a series of punches but Rram moves out of range.
Date swings for the body but Rram moves out of range.
Date looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Date takes a swing at Rram's ribcage but misses.
Rram slips under a jab.
Date throws a right hand that misses
and Rram counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rram thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rram misses with a series of wild punches. #T1#
Date jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Date fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rram throws a jab but it's blocked by Date.
Date blocks a jab.
It seemed like Date was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
No joy there for Rram, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A little jabbing left from Date on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Date throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice shot by Rram.
Date tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rram was well out of range. Poor timing from Date.
Date lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #KD2#
Date drops Rram with a beautiful combination! Rram stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Date is looking for the KO!#ROC2#
Rram is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Nosyaj Rram has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Date lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rram at a distance.
Oh Rram is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
BOOM! Date lands a beautiful left hook that drops Rram. Rram tries to recover but Date is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Rram lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mamoru Date!
Mamoru Date is the new lightweight champion!

 

Event: Pulse 64 - Yuesheng vs Marx     
Date:   Mar 04, 2017
#R1#
Magnaron fails with the takedown.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rram.
Magnaron swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nosyaj Rram seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Magnaron misses with a right hand
and Rram counters with a left and a right that stings Magnaron.
Magnaron's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rram under the eye.
Magnaron throws an overhand right that lands on Rram's shoulder, as Rram tries to avoid the shot.
Rram misses with a straight left.
A cross from Rram lands.#TD#
Rram tries to sprawl but Magnaron drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Rram kicks off Magnaron and gets to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Magnaron takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Magnaron ducks right into an uppercut from Rram.
Rram misses with a few strikes there. #T1#
Magnaron avoids a punch combination nicely.
Magnaron misses the jab.
Magnaron lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Rram throws a series of punches but Magnaron avoids them all with ease.
Rram lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Rram.
Magnaron looks for a takedown but Rram sprawls well.#TD#
Magnaron shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Magnaron showed some decent athleticism there.
Magnaron trying to control the pace. #T2#
Magnaron is thwarting Rram's attempts to control the position.
Rram looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Magnaron looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Magnaron looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
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!
Magnaron is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T3#
Rram is trying to stand.
Magnaron is looking to advance position but Rram won't allow it.
Rram is trying to get back to full guard.
Magnaron performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rram thows a left - swing and a miss!
Magnaron scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Magnaron shoots for a double leg takedown but Rram sprawls well. He's pushed Magnaron's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Von Magnaron. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Magnaron lands a head shot.
Rram misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rram swats away the attempt to clinch by Magnaron.#T4#
Magnaron throws a right and a left that Rram avoids nicely.
Rram connects with a looping right hand.
Magnaron misses with a wild body shot.
Nosyaj Rram is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rram defending well as Magnaron loads up on a big left hand.
Rram falls off balance throwing a combination #TD#
so Magnaron counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #ES2#
Rram manages to escape and get back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Some wild striking there from Rram.
Magnaron misses with a hook
and Rram counters with a two punch combo.
Rram slaps away a takedown attempt from Magnaron, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nosyaj Rram 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#
Sloppy strikes from Rram. Those never looked like landing.
Magnaron throws a jab but it's blocked by Rram.
Magnaron bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rram's head.
Nosyaj Rram is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rram lands a slapping body shot.
Rram lands a right hook to the body.
Rram tests Magnaron's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Magnaron gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rram has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A jab from Rram does it's job there.
Magnaron takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Magnaron stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rram fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rram misses with a double jab
and Magnaron makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T1#
Nice shot lands for Magnaron.
Rram misses with a body shot. #CL#
Magnaron gets a clinch.
Rram prevents the takedown attempt.
Magnaron has a couple of punches blocked by Rram.
Rram has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Magnaron cracks Rram with a nice body shot.
A right hand to the body from Magnaron.
Rram prevents a takedown attempt there.
Magnaron tries to pull guard but Rram holds him up against the cage and eventually Magnaron drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Von Magnaron. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Magnaron throws a punch but it's blocked by Rram. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Magnaron. #BC2#
Rram breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rram throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nosyaj Rram seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rram throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Magnaron.
Magnaron avoids a punch combination nicely.
Magnaron appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Rram lands a nice shot to the body.
Magnaron steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rram.
Magnaron ducks under a wild hook from Rram.
A telegraphed right hand from Magnaron misses the target.
Magnaron is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T3#
Rram has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Magnaron finds it's way round the side to connect with Rram's head.
Magnaron tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rram was well out of range. Poor timing from Magnaron.
Rram takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rram takes a swing at Magnaron's ribcage but misses.
Rram throws a shot from downtown. Magnaron moves away and avoids it.
Some wild striking there from Rram.
Magnaron throws an off balance right hand
and Rram counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rram darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rram throws a body punch but Magnaron moves out of range.
Magnaron slips a jab and a cross from Rram.
Rram bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
As Magnaron backs off Rram throws a huge counter combo but Magnaron manages to avoid it all.
Magnaron misses with a hook. Rram ducked under it nicely. #T4#
Rram uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Magnaron.
Rram looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Magnaron showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rram.
Magnaron swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A combination from Rram does no damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sloppy strikes from Rram. Those never looked like landing.
Rram throws a nice looking combination but Magnaron bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rram throws a right and a left that both miss.
Magnaron takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
No joy there for Rram, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Magnaron lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Rram misses with a looping left.
Magnaron scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rram scores with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nosyaj Rram showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Rram misses with a series of wild punches.
Magnaron was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rram is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rram swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rram keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Magnaron.
We've been hearing good reports from Magnaron'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.
Magnaron trying to control the position but Rram is working away.
Magnaron will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rram manages to get back to half guard.
Magnaron is looking to take a break and control but Rram is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Magnaron wants to free his trapped foot but Rram is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Rram. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.#T1#
Rram is trying to stand. #SUB#
Magnaron is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rram has managed to free his arm - good work.
Rram wants to get back to his feet.
Rram is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The fighters circling - Rram throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Magnaron tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rram throws a counter combo.
Magnaron looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rram rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Magnaron moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Magnaron tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rram defends well and Magnaron ends up having to push Rram into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Rram lands a jab.
Rram walks into a stiff left hand from Magnaron.
Magnaron throws a lazy right hand but Rram sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Magnaron bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rram slips a jab from Magnaron.
Rram throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T3#
Rram blocks a jab.
Magnaron moves away from the strike by Rram. #TD#
Magnaron closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Magnaron stops Rram from getting back to his feet.
Rram is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Magnaron is working for a kimura but Rram is defending it quite comfortably.
Rram is looking for a sweep. Magnaron is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
Well, if Magnaron is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Von Magnaron overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rram is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rram is controlling Magnaron's position as best he can from this difficult position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Magnaron seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rram does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Magnaron prevents Rram from improving his position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Magnaron looks for a takedown but Rram sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Nosyaj Rram just about did enough to take it.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
Magnaron misses with a straight left.
Rram throws out a counter right but Magnaron avoids it with no problem.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rram, as that shot connected. #TD#
Magnaron closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Rram to the mat! Rram manages to get full guard.
Magnaron preventing the sweep.
Rram keeping full guard, as Magnaron tries to pass.
Rram manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Magnaron manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Magnaron wants to sweep here but Rram controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Rram stands up from Magnaron's guard - Rram perhaps looking for a knockout.
Rram pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Magnaron keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rram.
Rram throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rram rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Magnaron moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Magnaron swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rram slips under a jab.#CL#
Magnaron has taken the fight to the clinch.
Magnaron has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rram avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Magnaron misses with a hook to the ribs.
Magnaron jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rram walks away with a smile on his face. Magnaron gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Magnaron will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rram rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Magnaron moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Magnaron connects with a crisp jab. #T2#
Magnaron throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rram swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rram misses with an uppercut. Magnaron saw that one coming.
Rram showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Magnaron.
Magnaron slips a jab and a cross from Rram.
Rram swinging wildly here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Magnaron misses with a hook. Rram ducked under it nicely.
Magnaron changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rram digs a good hook to Magnaron's body.
Rram misses with a two punch combination. #T3#
Magnaron throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #TD#
Magnaron shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Rram manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#ES2#
Rram is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Magnaron presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Magnaron tries a body shot but Rram blocks it.
Magnaron has Rram pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rram manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Von Magnaron. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rram prevents a body shot from Magnaron.
Rram is looking to break free of the clinch but Magnaron has double underhooks.
Magnaron is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Magnaron prevents Rram from breaking the clinch.#T4#
Magnaron lands a nice uppercut.
Magnaron looking for a takedown.
Rram tries to circle away but Magnaron has him pinned against the cage.
Rram tries to break free but Magnaron pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rram.
Rram blocks an uppercut.
Magnaron lands with a right to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Magnaron fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rram blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Magnaron misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Nosyaj Rram will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Magnaron stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Magnaron misses with a straight left.
Rram unleashes a big counter combination but Magnaron bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Rram looks to land a right hand but Magnaron moved out of range.
Magnaron tries to clinch there but Rram circles away.
Rram swinging wildly here.
Magnaron throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rram on the side of the head.
A slow jab from Magnaron misses its intended target.
Rram let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magnaron throws a body punch but Rram moves out of range.
Rram swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rram misses with a few strikes there.
Magnaron is looking to counter punch.
Magnaron throws a jab but it's blocked by Rram.
Rram throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Rram throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Magnaron takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rram looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Magnaron changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Magnaron swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Magnaron tries to clinch up.
No joy there for Rram, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Magnaron misses with an uppercut.
A countering left hand to the body from Rram misses.
A jab from Magnaron misses.
A little jabbing left from Rram on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rram waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Magnaron.
Magnaron fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rram manages to avoid it.
Rram missing with a left hand there. Magnaron was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Magnaron attempts a counter takedown but Rram avoids it well and moves away.
Von Magnaron has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Magnaron gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Rram throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rram fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rram misses with a jab, cross combination.
Magnaron drops his hands momentarily and Rram takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rram misses with a hook. Magnaron ducked under it nicely.
Magnaron swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rram throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rram cracks Magnaron with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Magnaron misses with an uppercut.
Rram lands a two punch combo.
Magnaron looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#TD#
Magnaron decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Rram is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?#SUB#
Magnaron is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rram is just riding it out for now. Magnaron eventually gives up the hold. #T3#
Magnaron is looking to advance position but Rram won't allow it.
Rram is trying to stand.
Rram trying to control from the bottom.
Rram is doing well to control the position and prevent Magnaron from advancing to side control.
Rram moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rram is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rram keeping moving, preventing Magnaron from controlling successfully.
Nosyaj Rram is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rram throws a combination. Magnaron tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Magnaron throws an overhand right that lands on Rram's shoulder, as Rram tries to avoid the shot.
Rram looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nosyaj Rram comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rram 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 47:48
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 45:50
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 46:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nosyaj Rram!
Nosyaj Rram retains his lightweight title!
Nosyaj Rram took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Viral Fightwear for their support in the buildup to the fight.

 

Event: Pulse 56 - Rram vs Ja II     
Date:   Jan 07, 2017
#R1#
Rram takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ja has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Rram is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Ja misses with a body punch
and Rram counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ja jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like Rram was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ja tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rram swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Ja clinches with his opponent. #BC#
Rram pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ja catches Rram with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CL2#
Ja has closed the distance and engaged Rram in a clinch.
Ja works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A body shot lands from Ja.
Ja misses with a knee to the head. #BC#
Rram manages to break the clinch.
Ja misses with a looping left.
Ja slips under a jab from Rram.
Rram has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rram there as he acknowledges the shot.#T1#
Rram throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ja loads up on a big right hand but Rram slips the punch.
Ja lands a right hook to the body.
Rram fails to land with a series of punches.
Ja looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ja just misses with a punch to the body.
Rram appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ja slips a straight right by Rram.
Ja fails to land with a series of punches.
A little feinted left hand from Rram on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rram uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ja.
Rram swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ja.
Ja lands an overhand right.#CL2#
Ja forces Rram back against the cage and clinches.
Rram has had enough of the clinch but Ja keeps him there for the moment.
Ja has Rram pressed against the cage, preventing Rram from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T2#
Ja tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rram can't break the clinch.
Ja has Rram pressed against the cage, preventing Rram from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
Rram breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ja pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rram has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Body Pain_14elite_700$+VM in the buildup to the fight.
Ja misses with a lunging right hand
letting Rram counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ja scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rram getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ja works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rram misses with a wild combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ja! But no joy.
Ja misses with a body shot
and Rram counters with a series of strikes. Ja will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ja throws a leg kick
and Rram counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Ja throws a leg kick which misses Rram's front leg but catches the back leg as Rram tries to avoid it.
Ja looks to land a right hand but Rram moved out of range.
Rram lands a nice shot to the body.
Rram moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ja slips a jab and a cross from Rram.
Rram lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Rram moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#ROC#
Ja is rocked!
Rram uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ja has time to react.
Ja is still on wobbly legs! Can Rram finish him?
Jab, jab by Ja - just one landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rram cracks Ja with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Ja tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Rram pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Ja is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nosyaj Rram!
Nosyaj Rram retains his lightweight title!
Nosyaj Rram managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Urban Fighter, into his post fight interview.

 

Event: Pulse 52 - Aldo vs Chonan III     
Date:   Dec 10, 2016
#R1#
Magnaron with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rram is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Magnaron.
Rram lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Rram uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Magnaron.
Magnaron takes one on the button.
Magnaron tests Rram's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Magnaron cracks Rram with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Magnaron has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hellfire Antechamber in the buildup to the fight.
Rram looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jab by Rram.
Rram has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
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!
Rram slips under a jab from Magnaron.
Rram takes one on the button.
Magnaron swings widly with a right hand
and Rram counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rram drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Rram fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Magnaron looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rram defending well as Magnaron loads up on a big left hand.
Rram throws a body punch but Magnaron moves out of range.
Magnaron feinted with a counter takedown.#T1#
Nice cross by Rram.
Magnaron throws a sloppy body shot
and Rram counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Magnaron throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Magnaron or perhaps it was just good defense by Rram, which made it look bad.
Magnaron shoots in for a takedown but Rram shows good takedown defense.
Magnaron doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Magnaron lands a body shot.
Magnaron is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rram.
Rram tries to bum rush Magnaron with a series of wild strikes but Magnaron uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Magnaron attempts a counter takedown but Rram avoids it well and moves away.
Rram's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Magnaron connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rram scrambles back to his feet.
Magnaron throws a jab but it's blocked by Rram.
Rram lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Nosyaj Rram is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rram shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Magnaron eats them both and turns towards Rram to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rram slips a jab from Magnaron.
Rram takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T2#
Magnaron throws a hook to the side of Rram's head but Rram sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Magnaron lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Magnaron misses with a wild combination.
Magnaron misses with a shot to the body
and Rram counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Magnaron lands with an uppercut that bounces Rram off the cage and back into range.
Rram lands a lovely overhand right.
Nice jab there from Rram.
Rram looks to land a combination but Magnaron avoids it well.
Rram scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rram throws a one two combo.
Some wild striking there from Magnaron.
Rram stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rram wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Von Magnaron. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Rram steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Magnaron.
Rram is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Magnaron with a body shot.
Rram lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Rram connects with a right hand. Magnaron shakes it off.
A punch combination from Magnaron misses.
Rram swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Magnaron.
Rram throws a nice looking combination but Magnaron bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A quick step to the side and Magnaron tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Magnaron fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rram manages to avoid it.
Rram pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Magnaron back to the cage. Rram follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Rram throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
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!
Magnaron throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Magnaron thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rram walks into a jab.
Rram on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Magnaron throws a lazy right hand but Rram sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T4#
A punch combination from Rram misses.
Rram is working the combinations to good effect here.
Sloppy strikes from Magnaron. Those never looked like landing.
Magnaron is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Rram throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rram dodges the punch combination from Magnaron.
Rram avoids the body shot from Magnaron.
Magnaron shoots for a takedown but Rram saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rram darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Rram lands an overhand right.
Magnaron throws a poor cross that misses
and Rram counters with a two punch combo.
Jab, jab by Rram - just one landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Magnaron takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rram moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#ROC2#
Magnaron is rocked!
Rram scores with a nice right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nosyaj Rram dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Rram falls off balance throwing a combination
and Magnaron counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Magnaron might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Magnaron blocks a jab.
Rram misses with a series of wild punches.
Rram throws the left hand but Magnaron avoids the punch easily.
A little feinted left hand from Magnaron on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Magnaron throws a shot from downtown. Rram moves away and avoids it.
Rram throws a combination. Magnaron tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The fighters circling - Magnaron throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Magnaron takes a swing at Rram's ribcage but misses.
Magnaron looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magnaron waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rram.
Rram tries to bum rush Magnaron with a series of wild strikes but Magnaron uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Magnaron scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Magnaron misses with a double jab
and Rram counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Rram works Magnaron's body with a nice hook.
Magnaron misses the jab.
Rram misses with a hook. Magnaron ducked under it nicely. #TD#
Magnaron looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#ES2#
Rram kicks off Magnaron and gets to his feet.
Nice defenses there by Rram.
Rram throws a right and a left that both miss.
Magnaron jabs Rram to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Magnaron misses the shot to the body.
Rram with a jab.
Rram steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Magnaron.
Magnaron throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rram's waist but Rram gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Magnaron off to one side. #T2#
Rram swinging wildly here.
Nice straight punches there by Magnaron. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Magnaron.
No joy there for Rram, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rram moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Magnaron just misses with a punch to the body.
Magnaron closes the distance and clinches up with Rram, looking for a takedown. Magnaron pushes Rram against the cage but Rram circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Magnaron takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Magnaron misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Rram to counter with a crisp jab.
Magnaron with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Magnaron misses with a straight left.
Magnaron throws a right and a left that both miss.
It seemed like Rram was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rram cracks Magnaron with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T3#
Rram uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Magnaron.
Magnaron looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rram is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Rram throws a series of punches but Magnaron moves out of range.
Rram scores with a nice head shot.
Magnaron with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rram counters with a two punch combo.
Oh Magnaron is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Von Magnaron. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Magnaron lands with a shot to the body.
Magnaron throws out a loose jab but Rram uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rram lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Magnaron circles away quickly and effectively.
Magnaron seems to have got his legs back now.
Rram has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rram throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Magnaron.
Rram ducks under a wild hook from Magnaron.
Magnaron takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rram slips a jab from Magnaron.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rram closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Rram with a jab.#T4#
A decent looking cross lands there for Magnaron.
Magnaron throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rram's waist but Rram gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Magnaron off to one side.
Magnaron swings widly with a right hand
and Rram counters with a three punch combo that has Magnaron backing up. Magnaron nods at Rram to acknowledge the strikes.
Rram jabs at Magnaron's body.
Rram wobbles Magnaron with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Rram dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Magnaron to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Nosyaj Rram!
Nosyaj Rram is the new lightweight champion!
Nosyaj Rram very nearly forgot to thank Urban Fighter 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: Pulse 50     
Date:   Nov 12, 2016
#R1#
Midget takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Midget shoots in looking for a takedown but Rram manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Midget's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rram lunges at Midget with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Midget's hand.
Midget avoids the body shot from Rram.
Midget drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rram defends it well.
Rram throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Midget counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Rram wants to get back to his feet.
Midget prevents Rram from improving his position.
Rram trying to hold on to Midget's head to control him but Midget postures up.
Rram keeping hold of Midget's head, controlling as best he can. #SUB2#
Midget is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rram sees it coming and defends easily.#T1#
Midget missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rram wants to improve his position but Midget is controlling well. #SUB2#
Midget seems to be working for a kimura but Rram defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Midget seems to be looking for submissions.
Rram is pressing down on Midget's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Midget being controlled here momentarily.
Midget wants to pass the guard but Rram is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Midget postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Rram is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Midget, into his guard. #REVR##T2#
Midget looking for a sweep. Not yet Midget, not yet.
Midget lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Rram controlling the position.
Rram keeping moving, preventing Midget from controlling successfully.
Rram looking for a sweep. Not yet Rram, not yet.
Rram keeping moving, preventing Midget from controlling successfully.
Rram wants to sweep here but Midget controlling him for the moment.
Rram wants to stand and escape but Midget is having none of it. #T3#
Midget pushes down on Rram's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Midget seems to be working for a kimura but Rram defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Midget throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rram looks like he's trying to stand up. #SUB2#
Midget is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Midget is trying to work for a kimura but Rram is defending well.
Rram is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Body Pain_14elite_700$+VM, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Midget content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Midget is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rram sees it coming and defends easily.
Rram wants to improve his position but Midget is controlling well.
Rram trying to control here. #SUB2#
Midget is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rram doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Midget.
Midget is looking to take a break and control but Rram is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Justin Midget will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Rram scores with a nice right hand.
Midget shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rram defends it nicely.
Rram appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Rram throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rram pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rram throws a series of punches but Midget avoids them all with ease.
Midget drops his hands momentarily and Rram takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Midget showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rram. #T1#
Rram misses with a double jab #TD2#
and Midget counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Rram! #SUB2#
Midget swings around for an armbar but Rram sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Midget's guard.#SUB2#
Midget looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Rram is defending well. Midget quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Rram has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Midget celebrates on the ropes, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Justin Midget!
Justin Midget is the new lightweight champion!

 

Event: Pulse 47     
Date:   Oct 22, 2016
#R1#
Westjoin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Westjoin cracks Rram with a good jab.
Westjoin takes one to the side of the head.
Westjoin just misses with a punch to the body.
Rram avoids the body shot from Westjoin.
Rram moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT#
It looks like Oregano Westjoin has been cut.
Rram misses the shot to the body.
Westjoin tries to counter with a clinch but Rram shakes him off and moves away.
Rram misses with a jab, cross combination.
Westjoin misses with a looping right.
Rram lands with a hook. Westjoin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rram misses with a double jab.
Westjoin attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Westjoin lands a really nice looking cross but Rram seems unphased.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Westjoin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice uppercut there from Rram.#T1#
Rram uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Westjoin.
Rram scores with a jab to the jaw.
Westjoin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rram moves away.
Westjoin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Westjoin misses the shot to the body.
Westjoin misses with an uppercut. Rram saw that one coming.
Westjoin slips under a jab.
Rram works the jab nicely.
Westjoin connects with a solid leg kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Rram scores with a four punch combination!
Rram's corner calls for a 1-2. Rram obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rram moves forwards but Westjoin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rram misses with a jab, cross combination. #T2#
Rram jabs at Westjoin's body.
Rram jabs at Westjoin's body.
Westjoin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rram.
Westjoin only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Rram swats away the attempt to clinch by Westjoin.
Rram was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Rram has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Body Pain_14elite_650$+VM in the buildup to the fight.
Westjoin slips a jab and a cross from Rram.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Westjoin! But no joy.
Nosyaj Rram seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rram works Westjoin's body with a nice hook.
Rram takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Rram lands with a nice body punch.
Rram tries to bum rush Westjoin with a series of wild strikes but Westjoin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A lazy left from Rram finds it's target.
Nice straight punches there by Rram. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rram.
Rram fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rram throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Westjoin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T3#
Rram scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Sloppy strikes from Rram. Those never looked like landing.
Rram on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Westjoin defending well as Rram loads up on a big left hand.
A countering left hand to the body from Westjoin misses.
Rram jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice defenses there by Westjoin.
Rram takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #CUT2#
It looks like Nosyaj Rram has been cut.
A left lands for Westjoin.
Rram just misses with a punch to the body.
Rram misses with a wild combination.
Rram backing away here, and Westjoin unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Rram connects with a body shot.#T4#
Rram lands with an overhand left.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice combination there by Rram.
Rram rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Westjoin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rram misses with a series of wild punches.
Westjoin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rram drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Good shot there by Westjoin.
Westjoin throws a hook but Rram blocks it.
Rram blocks a low kick nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rram lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Westjoin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rram.
Rram fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nosyaj Rram dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Rram throws a lazy right hand but Westjoin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Westjoin throws a leg kick which misses Rram's front leg but catches the back leg as Rram tries to avoid it.
Rram with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rram blocks a jab.
Rram works over Westjoin's head and body with a nice combination.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Westjoin might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Rram has got the better of the exchanges.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rram checks a leg kick.
A low kick from Westjoin misses
and Rram counters with a three punch combo that has Westjoin backing up. Westjoin nods at Rram to acknowledge the strikes.
Rram avoids the head kick by Westjoin.
Rram swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Westjoin just misses with a punch to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Rram on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Westjoin walks into a jab.
Westjoin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rram is looking for a counter combo.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Rram here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rram lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Westjoin throws a right hand that misses
and Rram counters with a two punch combo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rram. Westjoin does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Rram scores with a three punch combo!
Nosyaj Rram is winning the standup battle so far.
A big left from Westjoin misses.
A shot to the body from Westjoin misses
enabling Rram to counter with a crisp jab.
Westjoin throws a leg kick but Rram checks it.
Rram misses with a jab to the body
and Westjoin counters with a left to the body.
Rram connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Westjoin's hands.
Westjoin scores with a body shot.
A low kick from Westjoin misses
enabling Rram to counter with a crisp jab.
A head kick by Westjoin misses
and Rram counters with a stiff right hand.
Westjoin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rram.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rram takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Rram is working the combinations to good effect here.#T2#
Rram connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rram fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Westjoin manages to avoid it.
Rram misses the shot to the body.
Rram throws a series of punches but Westjoin moves out of range.
Rram scores with a sloppy right hand. Westjoin should have avoided that one.
No joy there for Rram, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd cheers as Westjoin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rram doesn't seem phased though.
Rram slips under a jab from Westjoin.
Rram scores with a hook.
Rram gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Westjoin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Westjoin appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nosyaj Rram is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3#
Westjoin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rram throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rram misses with a double jab.
Westjoin misses with a head kick.
Rram swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rram thuds his right hand into Westjoin's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rram lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Westjoin circles away quickly and effectively.
Rram swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A big left from Westjoin misses.
Westjoin misses with a straight left.
Westjoin looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Westjoin throws a hook to the side of Rram's head but Rram sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A big right from Westjoin misses. #T4#
Rram lands with a hook. Westjoin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Westjoin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rram.
Westjoin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Westjoin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rram counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Westjoin throws a half hearted mid kick.
Westjoin lands a lovely overhand right.
Westjoin throws a leg kick but Rram sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Westjoin swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Rram counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rram throws a nice looking combination but Westjoin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rram throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Westjoin.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rram looks to land a combination but Westjoin avoids it well.
Rram will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nosyaj Rram dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Rram avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Westjoin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rram moves away.
Rram misses with a hook.
Westjoin has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rram takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A jab from Rram finds it's way through Westjoin's defenses.
Rram just misses with a punch to the body.
Westjoin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rram.
Westjoin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Westjoin misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Westjoin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Westjoin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Westjoin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rram swings widly with a right hand
and Westjoin counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Rram swinging wildly here.
Westjoin avoids the body shot from Rram.
Westjoin slips a straight right by Rram.
Westjoin misses with a body shot.
Rram throws the left hand but Westjoin avoids the punch easily.
Rram throws a combination that misses
and Westjoin counters with a nice uppercut.
Rram is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Westjoin can do to turn this around?#CL2#
Westjoin closes the distance and clinches.
Westjoin misses with a punch to the body.
Westjoin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Westjoin tries to land knees in the clinch but Rram avoids the damage to the body. #BC#
Rram's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rram bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Westjoin's head.#T2#
Rram ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Westjoin moves away.
Westjoin misses with a right hand
and Rram counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rram pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rram throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A combination from Rram does no damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rram scores with a jab to the body.
Westjoin just misses with a punch to the body.
Rram blocks a jab.
Rram ducks right into an uppercut from Westjoin.
Rram lands the left hand.
A jab lands there for Westjoin.
Westjoin dodges the punch combination from Rram. #T3#
Rram throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rram throws out a powerful jab.
Westjoin takes a swing at Rram's ribcage but misses.
Rram went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Rram scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rram uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rram rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Westjoin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rram throws a right hand that Westjoin ducks under and follows up with a left that Westjoin also avoids with ease.
Westjoin moves away from the strike by Rram.
Westjoin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rram showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Westjoin.
Rram fails to land with a series of punches. #T4#
Rram misses with an uppercut.
Westjoin misses with a looping left.
Rram throws a big counter combination but Westjoin scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#CL2#
Westjoin takes the fight into the clinch.
Westjoin misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Westjoin lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rram tries to break the clinch but Westjoin is controlling the position.
Rram managing to block the knees to the body from Westjoin.
Westjoin misses with the head strike.
Westjoin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Westjoin working aggressively here.
Rram is trying to break the clinch but Westjoin is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Nosyaj Rram did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Westjoin blocks a jab.
Rram avoids the head kick by Westjoin.
Rram misses with a wild combination.
Rram avoids the body shot from Westjoin.
Rram misses with the combination.
Rram throws a series of punches but Westjoin avoids them all with ease.
A left and a right from Rram both land. Nice combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rram walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Rram scores with a jab to the body.
Rram stuns Westjoin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Westjoin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It looked like Rram was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T1#
Westjoin misses with a wild body shot.
Westjoin takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rram rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Westjoin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Westjoin. Rram does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rram throws a big counter combination but Westjoin scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A nice leg kick lands there from Westjoin.
Rram misses with a series of wild punches.
Rram throws a one two combo.
Rram throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Westjoin! But no joy.
Westjoin throws a hook to the side of Rram's head but Rram sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rram misses with an uppercut. Westjoin saw that one coming.#T2#
Westjoin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Westjoin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rram throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Westjoin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rram swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A nice side step and Westjoin releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Rram jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rram avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Westjoin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rram.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Westjoin misses with a wild body shot.
Westjoin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rram throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rram ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T3#
Westjoin looks to land a left hand but Rram moved out of range nicely.
Westjoin throws a leg kick
and Rram counters with a two punch combo.
Westjoin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Westjoin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Westjoin throws a low kick but Rram moves out of range easily.
Westjoin throws a hook but Rram avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Rram misses the target.
Rram throws a series of punches but Westjoin avoids them all with ease.
A telegraphed right hand from Westjoin misses the target.
Rram throwing a counter right hand but Westjoin manages to avoid it.
Rram lands a jab.
Westjoin misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Rram was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Rram misses with a left hand
enabling Westjoin to counter with a crisp jab.
Good work by Rram as he checks the leg kick.#T4#
Rram throws a hook but Westjoin blocks it.
Rram throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Westjoin misses.
Rram scores with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rram throws a right and a left that Westjoin avoids nicely.
Westjoin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Westjoin swings for the body but Rram moves out of range.
Rram appears to be looking for a big counter.
Rram throws a series of punches but Westjoin moves out of range.
Westjoin moves out of range as Rram strikes.
Rram scores with a shot to the body.
Rram takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Westjoin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rram.
Westjoin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Westjoin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nosyaj Rram had his way with Oregano Westjoin in that 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#
Westjoin lands an overhand right.
Westjoin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rram seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Westjoin throws a body punch but Rram moves out of range.
Rram with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rram thows a left - swing and a miss!
A punch combination from Rram misses.
Rram connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That kick from Westjoin tenderised Rram's leg. Rram is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Westjoin blocks a jab.
Rram misses with a double jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Westjoin. Rram does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rram is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Westjoin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T1#
Westjoin throws a lazy head kick
and Rram cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rram moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Westjoin misses with an uppercut. Rram saw that one coming.
Westjoin tries to clinch up but Rram circles away and keeps his distance.
Westjoin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rram uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Westjoin.
Westjoin throws a big shot that misses.
Rram misses with a double jab.
Rram uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Westjoin has time to react.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Westjoin.
Westjoin works the jab nicely.
Rram slips a jab from Westjoin.#T2#
Westjoin moves out of range as Rram strikes.
Westjoin slips a jab from Rram.
Rram lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Westjoin circles away quickly and effectively.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Westjoin attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Westjoin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rram.
Rram checks a low kick from Westjoin.
Rram went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Westjoin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A punch combination from Rram misses.
A punch combination from Rram misses.
Rram works the jab nicely.
Westjoin throws a head kick that misses.
Westjoin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rram is looking for a counter combo.#T3#
Westjoin throws a lazy uppercut
letting Rram counter with a right hand.
Rram throws a body shot but no joy.
A big left from Rram misses.
Rram scores with a one two! Westjoin had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Westjoin jabs at Rram's body.
Oregano Westjoin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Westjoin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Westjoin misses with an uppercut. Rram saw that one coming.
Westjoin throws a lazy right hand but Rram sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rram throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Westjoin avoids the body shot from Rram.
Rram throws a right and a left that Westjoin avoids nicely.
Rram just misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Sloppy strikes from Rram. Those never looked like landing.
Westjoin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Westjoin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rram sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Rram wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Westjoin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Rram throws a big shot that misses.
Nosyaj Rram is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Westjoin scores with a nice right hand.
Rram connects with a body shot.
Rram goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Rram jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rram moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromWestjoin.
Rram loads up on a big right hand but Westjoin slips the punch.
Westjoin slips under a jab from Rram.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 50:45
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 50:45
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nosyaj Rram!

Nosyaj Rram retains his lightweight title!
Nosyaj Rram seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Oregano Westjoin had this to say: 'I'm only 18 haha'.

 

Event: Pulse 44     
Date:   Oct 01, 2016
#R1#
Carreon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Carreon throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rram counters with a left and a right that stings Carreon.
Carreon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rram seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Rram lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Rram misses with a series of wild punches.
Carreon misses with an uppercut
letting Rram counter with a right hand.
Rram throws a looping overhand right but Carreon ducks down to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Carreon! But no joy.
Carreon throws an overhand right that lands on Rram's shoulder, as Rram tries to avoid the shot.
Rram jabs Carreon right on the nose. Carreon blinks but takes it well.
Carreon pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Rram back to the ropes. Carreon follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
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!
Carreon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rram was well out of range. Poor timing from Carreon.
Rram scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rram dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Rram misses with a jab, cross combination.
A left and a right from Rram both land. Nice combination.
Rram misses with the combination.
Nosyaj Rram seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carreon misses with a double jab.
Rram was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Carreon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
It looked like Rram wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rram fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Carreon on the side of the head.
Carreon throws the left hand but Rram avoids the punch easily.
Carreon misses with a combination
and Rram counters with a left and a right that stings Carreon.
Rram moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#ROC#
Carreon is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
and Rram counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Carreon! He's just covering up as Rram starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nosyaj Rram!
Nosyaj Rram retains his lightweight title!
Our winner, Nosyaj Rram, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: Pulse 41     
Date:   Sep 10, 2016
#R1#
Rram misses with a straight left.
Rram throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Magnaron.
Magnaron drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rram sprawls and moves away.
Magnaron moves away from the strike by Rram.
Rram bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've been hearing reports that Magnaron has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Magnaron throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rram feints a jab promting Magnaron to slip. Rram then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Magnaron slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A jab lands there for Rram.
Magnaron is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Rram.
Rram's coach down at Body Pain_14elite_650$+VM was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Rram's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Rram throws a series of strikes that have Magnaron backpedaling.
Nosyaj Rram seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rram looks to score with a jab to the body but Magnaron is just out of range.
Magnaron drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rram sprawls and moves away.
Good exchange - Magnaron coming out on top.
Magnaron avoids a punch combination nicely.
Magnaron attempts a counter takedown but Rram avoids it well and moves away.#T1#
Rram lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Magnaron misses with a hook.
Some wild striking there from Rram.
Magnaron takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Rram fails to land with a series of punches.
Rram throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rram throws a right hand that Magnaron ducks under and follows up with a left that Magnaron also avoids with ease.
Rram will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T2#
Rram lands a right hook to the body.
Rram is working the combinations to good effect here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rram sizes up Magnaron with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Rram defending well as Magnaron loads up on a big left hand.
Rram misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Magnaron attempts a counter takedown but Rram avoids it well and moves away.
Rram jabs Magnaron to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rram's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Rram duly obliges.
Rram swinging wildly here.
Rram throws a right hand that Magnaron ducks under and follows up with a left that Magnaron also avoids with ease.
Nosyaj Rram is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Magnaron avoids the body shot from Rram. #T3#
Magnaron ducks under a wild hook from Rram.
Nice defenses there by Rram.
Rram looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Magnaron slips a jab and a cross from Rram.
Magnaron changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Rram looks to land a combination but Magnaron avoids it well.
Rram misses with a double jab.
Magnaron is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rram sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Magnaron moves out of range of the strikes.
Rram misses with a few strikes there.
Magnaron darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rram throws a left and a right that both miss #TD#
and Magnaron decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rram's guard.
Magnaron makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Magnaron trying to control the position from guard on top but Rram is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Magnaron controlling from the top position.
Rram looking for a sweep. Not yet Rram, not yet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rram is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Magnaron is controlling him.
Magnaron trying to control but Rram is working from the bottom.
Rram wants to sweep here but Magnaron controlling him for the moment.
Magnaron trying to control the position from guard on top but Rram is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nosyaj Rram 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#
Rram displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Magnaron shoots for a double leg takedown but Rram sprawls well. He's pushed Magnaron's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rram misses with a double jab #TD#
and Magnaron counters with a nice double leg into side control. Rram won't be happy with that.
Rram is not content to let Magnaron control the position. #SUB#
Magnaron is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Rram knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rram sneaks back into half guard.#T1#
Magnaron controlling the action here.
Rram slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Magnaron throws a big elbow that misses.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Rram. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Magnaron is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Rram keeping moving, preventing Magnaron from controlling successfully.
Magnaron with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Magnaron is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Rram is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Magnaron dives into side control.
Magnaron wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rram keeps working.
Magnaron tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Rram is looking to regain half guard here but Magnaron keeps moving and retains side control.
Von Magnaron overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rram is still trying to improve position.#T3##SUB#
Magnaron thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Magnaron will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rram struggling a bit here.
Rram wants to get back to his feet but Magnaron drags him back down.
Magnaron trying to control the position but Rram is working away. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Magnaron ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Magnaron changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
The fighters circling - Rram throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Magnaron looks to throw the jab but Rram is out of range.
Rram has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Magnaron looks to land a combination. Rram sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Rram fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Magnaron half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Rram throws a series of punches but Magnaron avoids them all with ease.
Rram throws a right hand that Magnaron ducks under and follows up with a left that Magnaron also avoids with ease.
Rram fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Magnaron looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nosyaj Rram is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rram misses with the combination.
Magnaron appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Rram falls off balance throwing a combination #TD#
and Magnaron counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #ES2#
Rram is scooting his butt against the ropes and has managed to get back to his feet. Magnaron presses him back against the ropes, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A short right from Magnaron on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Nosyaj Rram will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Rram will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rram scores with a three punch combo!
Rram swinging wildly here.
Magnaron slips under a jab.
Magnaron half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Rram looks to land a combination but Magnaron avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rram misses with a telegraphed body shot #TD#
and Magnaron counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Rram!
Magnaron wants to control but Rram is keeping him busy. #T1##SUB#
Magnaron thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Magnaron wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rram, who protects the arm well.
Magnaron in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Rram is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Magnaron tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Magnaron is looking to take a break and control but Rram is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Magnaron wants to take a breather but Rram manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Magnaron. #T3#
Magnaron slips nicely into half guard.
Magnaron is keen to just control but Rram is a slippery customer.
Rram gets full guard.
Magnaron won't allow Rram to get back to his feet.
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.
Magnaron engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Magnaron trying to control the position from guard on top but Rram is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Magnaron controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rram lands a nice hook to Magnaron's body. Magnaron takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Magnaron uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rram.
Rram throws a right hand that Magnaron ducks under and follows up with a left that Magnaron also avoids with ease.
Magnaron tries to counter with a takedown but Rram is quick to defend against it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rram takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Magnaron scores with a nice right hand.
Rram tries to bum rush Magnaron with a series of wild strikes but Magnaron uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Magnaron feinted with a counter takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nosyaj Rram really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Rram throws a right hand that Magnaron ducks under and follows up with a left that Magnaron also avoids with ease.
Magnaron appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Magnaron changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Magnaron misses with an uppercut. Rram saw that one coming.
Rram lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Magnaron dives in for a single leg takedown but Rram sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Magnaron slips a jab and a cross from Rram.
Magnaron attempts a counter takedown but Rram avoids it well and moves away.
Rram lands a two punch combo. #TD#
Magnaron shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Rram is trying to defend but Magnaron finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Magnaron seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rram does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T1#
Rram wants to get back to full guard.
Rram is not content to let Magnaron control the position.#SUB#
Magnaron 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.
Magnaron tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rram knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Magnaron performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Magnaron not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB#
Magnaron is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Magnaron sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rram defending well though.
Magnaron sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rram defending well though.
Magnaron performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Magnaron throws a body shot but no joy.
Rram scores with a body shot.
Magnaron ducks under a wild hook from Rram.
Rram looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rram throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rram steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Magnaron.
Magnaron swings for the body but Rram moves out of range.
Rram looks to land a combination but Magnaron avoids it well.
Rram is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Magnaron throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rram leaves Magnaron with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T4#
Rram jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rram throws a nice looking combination but Magnaron bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Magnaron attempts a counter takedown but Rram avoids it well and moves away.
Rram throws a nice looking combination but Magnaron bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rram throws a series of punches but Magnaron avoids them all with ease.
Magnaron drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rram sprawls and moves away.
Rram fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Magnaron feinted with a counter takedown.
Rram throws a right and a left that Magnaron avoids nicely.
Magnaron drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rram sprawls and moves away.
Rram uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Magnaron has time to react.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rram throws a big shot that misses.
Magnaron attempts a counter takedown but Rram avoids it well and moves away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rram throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rram misses with a wild body shot.
Rram swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Magnaron attempts a counter takedown but Rram avoids it well and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nosyaj Rram dominated that fourth 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. And we move into the final round!
#R5#
Magnaron uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rram.
Magnaron drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rram sprawls and moves away.
Rram throws a series of punches but Magnaron avoids them all with ease.
Good exchange - Magnaron coming out on top.
Magnaron uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rram.
Magnaron throws a hook but Rram blocks it.
Rram takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Rram misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rram throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Rram ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Rram ducks under a wild hook from Magnaron.
Rram throws a series of strikes that have Magnaron backpedaling.
Rram swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD#
and Magnaron counters with a nice double leg into side control. Rram won't be happy with that. #SUB#
Magnaron tries for a kimura but Rram is defending well.
Magnaron wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rram keeps working.
Magnaron working away.
Magnaron trying to control the action but Rram is working from the bottom.
Rram can't do much from the bottom here.
Von Magnaron has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Magnaron is looking to take a break and control but Rram is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Magnaron tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Magnaron has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Rram is trying to improve his position.
Rram regains half guard.#T3#
Magnaron slows the pace down in half guard.
Magnaron looks to land a strike but Rram avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Magnaron stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rram swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Magnaron prevents Rram from getting back to his feet.
Magnaron trying to control the position from guard on top but Rram is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nosyaj Rram seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Magnaron takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Magnaron uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rram.
Magnaron feinted with a counter takedown.
Magnaron throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rram lands a nice hook to Magnaron's body. Magnaron takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Magnaron uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rram.
Magnaron tries to counter with a takedown but Rram is quick to defend against it.
Danga de danga de dang - Rram scores with a four punch combination!
Nosyaj Rram is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Magnaron throws a jab but it's blocked by Rram.
Rram loads up on a big right hand but Magnaron slips the punch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Magnaron walks into a straight right hand from Rram.
The crowd cheers as Rram lands an impressive looking overhand right. Magnaron doesn't seem phased though.
Magnaron avoids the body shot from Rram.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nosyaj Rram comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rram 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 45:50
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 45:50
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nosyaj Rram!

Nosyaj Rram is the new lightweight champion!
Nosyaj Rram thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: Pulse 38     
Date:   Aug 20, 2016
#R1#
Ja moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rram lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ja circles away quickly and effectively.
A punch combination from Rram misses.
Ja will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rram slips a jab from Ja.
We've been informed that Ja has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Rram throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ja throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rram.
Nice uppercut lands for Ja. That snapped Rram's head back.
Rram rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ja moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Ja.
Ja dodges the punch combination from Rram.
Rram feints a jab promting Ja to slip. Rram then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Ja slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A combination from Rram does no damage.
Ja dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ja throws a combination. Rram tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#T1#
Rram lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ja looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rram just misses with a punch to the body.
Ja misses with a straight right.
Rram seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Rram avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rram looks to land a combination. Ja sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Rram misses with a double jab.
Ja is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ja swings for the body but Rram moves out of range.
Ja moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rram misses with the combination.
Rram misses with the combination.
Rram seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Rram swinging wildly here. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ja lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Ja tries to land a leg kick but Rram saw it coming and moves away.
Nice defenses there by Rram.
Rram swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rram chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ja can pounce on him.
Ja looks to land a right hand but Rram moved out of range.
Ja chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ja throws a leg kick that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Rram on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rram throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd cheers as Ja lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rram doesn't seem phased though.#CL2#
Ja moves into the clinch successfully.
Rram is trying to push Ja away but Ja has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Rram can't break the clinch. #T3#
Ja lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rram backwards.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Rram blocks an uppercut.
Rram has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ja stalling against the ropes.
Ja tries to work over Rram's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Rram breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rram's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ja under the eye.
Ja jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rram throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rram tries to bum rush Ja with a series of wild strikes but Ja uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ja tries to counter with a clinch but Rram shakes him off and moves away.#T4#
Ja feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rram's calf.
Ja misses with a head kick.
Ja wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A punch lands to the side of Rram 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rram looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ja tries to counter with a clinch but Rram shakes him off and moves away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ja showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rram.
Rram displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ja throws out the jab.
Ja listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ja tries to score with a low kick but Rram moves his leg out of the way.
Rram misses with a few strikes there.
Rram misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rram misses with a wild body shot.
Rram tries to bum rush Ja with a series of wild strikes but Ja uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ja lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Hwai Ja will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Rram fails to land with a series of punches.
Rram cracks Ja with an open hand slap.
Nosyaj Rram is winning the standup battle so far.
Rram throws a right and a left that Ja avoids nicely.
Ja throws an off balance right hand
and Rram connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rram misses with a body shot.
Rram swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ja slips a jab and a cross from Rram. #CL2#
Ja drives through and clinches with Rram against the ropes.
Ja tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rram avoids it.
Rram blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ja looking to stall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ja.
Rram tries to circle away but Ja has him pinned against the ropes.#T1#
Ja has Rram pressed against the ropes, preventing Rram from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ja throws a punch but it's blocked by Rram.
Ja lands an uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rram as Ja tries to tie him up.
Ja misses with the head strike.
Rram wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ja has him pressed against the ropes.
Ja misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rram prevents a body shot from Ja. #BC#
Rram manages to break the clinch.
Rram throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Rram. Those never looked like landing. #T2#
Ja fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rram throws a big counter combination but Ja scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Rram bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ja's head backwards.#CL2#
Ja gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ja has a couple of punches blocked by Rram.
Ja tries to land knees in the clinch but Rram avoids the damage to the body.
Ja has Rram pressed against the ropes, preventing Rram from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
Rram manages to break the clinch.
Ja drops his hands momentarily and Rram takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ja tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rram swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rram misses with a looping left.
Ja tries to counter by closing the distance.
Good shot there by Ja.
Nosyaj Rram is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rram moves out of range of the leg kick from Ja.
It looked like Rram was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Rram scores with a nice right hand.
Ja with a nice cross.#T3#
Rram takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rram scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ja connects with a nice looking jab.
Rram swinging wildly here.
Rram connects with a body shot.
Rram avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rram appears to be looking for a big counter.
Rram lands with a good body shot.
Ja lands a right hook to the body.
Ja connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rram. Rram circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A nice combination there by Rram.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rram ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ja moves away.
Rram tries to bum rush Ja with a series of wild strikes but Ja uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ja wants to counter the offense by Rram and move into the clinch position.
Rram walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ja throws a good cross that connects. #T4#
Rram swings for the body but Ja moves out of range.
Rram staying out of range there.
Rram tries to bum rush Ja with a series of wild strikes but Ja uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rram checks a leg kick.
Ja throws a leg kick but Rram sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A punch combination from Rram misses.
Ja misses with a straight left.
Rram chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ja can pounce on him.
Rram slips under a jab.
Rram lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ja circles away quickly and effectively.
A clash of legs there as Rram blocks the low kick.
Rram throws a body punch but Ja moves out of range.
Rram throws a series of punches but Ja moves out of range.
Rram avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rram connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nosyaj Rram dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Rram throws a body punch but Ja moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Rram.
Rram cracks Ja with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Ja gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rram uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ja.
Ja ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rram moves away.
Rram swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rram misses with a body shot.
Rram misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ja slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rram missing with a left hand there. Ja was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ja is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Ja tries to score with a low kick but Rram moves his leg out of the way.
Rram throws a nice looking combination but Ja bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ja throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#CL2#
Ja instigates a clinch. #T1##BC#
Rram's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ja scores with a jab. Rram acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ja has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Rram misses with a series of wild punches.
Ja wants to clinch
and Rram counters with a series of strikes. Ja will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ja swings widly with a right hand
and Rram counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC#
Ja is rocked!
Rram moves forwards but Ja connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ja has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Rram throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ja.
Rram takes one on the chin but seems OK.
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!
Ja's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rram under the eye.
Rram misses with a looping left.
Rram misses with a wild combination. #T2#
Rram lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ja circles away quickly and effectively.
Ja misses with a straight right.
Ja is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Ja pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ja lands with a cross. #ROC2#
Rram is rocked!
Ja lands with a hook. Rram tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Oh Rram is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ja throws a body punch but Rram moves out of range.
Rram blocks the body kick.
Ja swings for the body but Rram moves out of range.
Rram seems to have got his legs back now.
Rram slips under a jab.
A combination from Ja does no damage.
No joy there for Rram, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ja keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rram stuns Ja with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rram throws a right and a left that Ja avoids nicely. #T3#
Ja stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ja misses with a wild body shot.
Rram looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ja throws a head kick that misses.
Ja throws a looping overhand right but Rram ducks down to avoid it.
Rram doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ja tries to land a leg kick but Rram saw it coming and moves away.
Rram keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ja.
Ja avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rram scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Jab from Ja.
Rram goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rram takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rram fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ja tries to counter with a clinch but Rram shakes him off and moves away.#T4#
Ja works Rram's body with a nice hook.
Ja misses with a hook.
Rram fails to land with a series of punches.
Ja swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rram misses with an uppercut.
A head kick misses from Ja.
Rram is looking for a counter combo.
Ja swinging wildly here.
Rram connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ja momentarily.
Ja thows a leg kick but Rram checks it
and Rram counters with a three punch combo that has Ja backing up. Ja nods at Rram to acknowledge the strikes.
Ja is still on wobbly legs! Can Rram finish him?
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ja looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Rram here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Ja throws a nice head kick!
Ja tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Rram manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

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 Nosyaj Rram.
I think Rram 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Nosyaj Rram!

After winning the bout, Nosyaj Rram thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: Pulse 35     
Date:   Jul 30, 2016
#R1#
A punch combination from Rram misses.
Rram has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Bidam showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rram.
Rram walks into a left hand.
Rram defending well as Bidam loads up on a big left hand.
Bidam uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rram.
Rram on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rram will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bidam misses with a double jab.
Bidam throws a hook to the side of Rram's head but Rram sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bidam throws a right hand that Rram ducks under and follows up with a left that Rram also avoids with ease.
Bidam misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rram.
Bidam slips a jab and a cross from Rram.
Bidam keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rram misses with a wild body shot.
Bidam is looking for a counter combo.
Bidam throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T1#
Bidam avoids a punch combination nicely.
As Rram looks to move away, Bidam throws a big counter combo but Rram just gets out of the way.
A combination from Rram does no damage.
Rram throws a series of punches but Bidam moves out of range.
Bidam appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Rram scores with a body shot.
Rram throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bidam.
Rram lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bidam circles away quickly and effectively.
Bidam tries to bum rush Rram with a series of wild strikes but Rram uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A nice side step and Rram releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Rram swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A punch lands to the side of Bidam 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bidam misses with a straight right.
A punch combination from Bidam misses.
Rram lands a jab to Bidam's midsection.
Rram will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bidam throws a series of punches but Rram avoids them all with ease. #T2#
Rram throws a right hand that Bidam ducks under and follows up with a left that Bidam also avoids with ease.
Rram throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bidam throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bidam lands with a nice combination. Rram backs away looking to recover.
Some wild striking there from Bidam.
Rram is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bidam.
Bidam misses with the combination.
Bidam just misses with a punch to the body.
Bidam throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rram counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bidam takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bidam throws a combination that misses
and Rram counters with a series of strikes. Bidam will be more careful next time no doubt.
Bidam dodges the punch combination from Rram. #T3#
Some wild striking there from Rram.
Rram lands a nice looking body shot.
Rram avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rram throws a jab but it's blocked by Bidam.
Rram throws a right hand that Bidam ducks under and follows up with a left that Bidam also avoids with ease.
Some wild striking there from Bidam.
Rram swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bidam avoids a punch combination nicely.
A nice combination there by Rram. #T4#
Bidam tries a head kick but it misses.
Rram unleashes a big counter combination but Bidam bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Rram lands a nice hook to Bidam's body. Bidam takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bidam scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bidam lands with a kick to the temple. Rram shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A punch combination from Rram misses.
Crunch! Bidam slams his shin into Rram's torso.
Nice body punch from Rram.
Rram avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rram throws a right and a left that Bidam avoids nicely.
Bidam tries to bum rush Rram with a series of wild strikes but Rram uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rram moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rram uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bidam.
Bidam avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bidam uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rram.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nosyaj Rram 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#
Some wild striking there from Bidam.
A jab lands there for Rram.
Bidam swinging wildly here.
As Bidam backs off Rram throws a huge counter combo but Bidam manages to avoid it all.
Bidam throws a looping overhand right but Rram ducks down to avoid it.
A combination from Rram does no damage.
Rram misses with an uppercut. Bidam saw that one coming.
Bidam throws a right and a left that Rram avoids nicely.
Rram throws a series of punches but Bidam avoids them all with ease.
Bidam is looking for a counter combo.
Nosyaj Rram seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Bidam, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've been told by Bidam's head coaches at Body Pain_14elite_650$+VM that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Rram tries to bum rush Bidam with a series of wild strikes but Bidam uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bidam feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Rram displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Bidam looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
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!
Rram throws a right and a left that both miss.#T1#
Rram misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bidam fails to land with a series of punches.
Rram connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rram throws a jab but it's blocked by Bidam.
Rram bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#ROC2#
Bidam is rocked!
Bidam showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rram.
Bidam takes one on the button.
Oh Bidam is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bidam seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Rram shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Bidam is backing up but Rram catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Bidam covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Rram Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nosyaj Rram!
Nosyaj Rram bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: Pulse 29     
Date:   Jun 18, 2016
#R1#
Rram misses with a two punch combination.
Taranin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rram misses with the combination.
Rram looks to land a combination but Taranin avoids it well.
Rram misses with an uppercut.
Rram fails to land with a series of punches.
Rram throws a right and a left that both miss.
Taranin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rram tries to avoid it but Taranin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rram to the ground. Rram escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Taranin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rram throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Rram gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Taranin trying to control but Rram is working from the bottom.
Taranin lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T1#
Rram is looking to stand up but Taranin isn't so interested in that idea.
Rram keeping moving, preventing Taranin from controlling successfully.
Rram keeping full guard, as Taranin tries to pass.
Rram is trying to control the position but Taranin postures up.
Rram pulls Taranin in to control the position.
Taranin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Taranin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rram is keeping the position for now.
Rram is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Taranin is controlling him.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Taranin postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Rram is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Taranin, into his guard. #REVB##SUB#
Taranin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rram working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Rram trying to control but Taranin is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Taranin is looking to cinch up a triangle. Rram throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Taranin's body to avoid the submission. Taranin has instead reached around Rram's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Taranin arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Segey Taranin!
Segey Taranin retains his featherweight title!

 

Event: Pulse 26     
Date:   May 28, 2016
#R1##CL2#
Toshiyuki closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. #BC#
Rram manages to break the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Rram.
Toshiyuki jabs Rram right on the nose. Rram blinks but takes it well.
Nosyaj Rram seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rram throws a right and a left that both miss.
Toshiyuki throws a right and a left that both miss.
Toshiyuki slips a jab and a cross from Rram.
Toshiyuki showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rram.
A countering left hand to the body from Toshiyuki misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Rram does no damage.
Toshiyuki throws a counter combo.
Rram throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rram lands a lovely overhand right.#CL2#
Toshiyuki gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Rram.#T1#
Toshiyuki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rram wants to break free but Toshiyuki has control.
A frustrated look appears on Rram's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Rram pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Toshiyuki stalks Rram and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Rram's face. Rram staggers backwards, shaken.
Rram misses with a double jab.
Toshiyuki is looking for the big counter here.
Rram misses with the combination.
Toshiyuki dodges the punch combination from Rram. #T2##CL2#
Toshiyuki instigates a clinch.
Rram is trying to break free.#BC#
Rram's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rram looks to score with a jab to the body but Toshiyuki is just out of range.
Toshiyuki tries to clinch but Rram is having none of it.
Toshiyuki slips a jab and a cross from Rram.
Rram throws a left and a right that both miss
and Toshiyuki counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Toshiyuki lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rram tries to bum rush Toshiyuki with a series of wild strikes but Toshiyuki uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rram throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Toshiyuki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Toshiyuki is looking to clinch.
Rram misses with a few strikes there. #T3#
Rram misses with a wild body shot.
Toshiyuki misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Toshiyuki scores with a three punch combo!
Rram fails to land with a series of punches.
Toshiyuki is looking for the big counter here.
Rram dodges the punch combination from Toshiyuki.
Toshiyuki misses with a looping left.
Toshiyuki throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rram throws a series of punches but Toshiyuki moves out of range.
Rram scores with a one two! Toshiyuki had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Some wild striking there from Toshiyuki.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Toshiyuki throws the left hand but Rram avoids the punch easily.
It looked like Rram was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Rram lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Toshiyuki circles away quickly and effectively.#T4#
Toshiyuki tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Rram manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Toshiyuki throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Toshiyuki tries to clinch but Rram is having none of it.
Rram scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #CUT#
It looks like Tanishi Toshiyuki has been cut.
Rram throws the left hand but Toshiyuki avoids the punch easily.
Rram lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Toshiyuki circles away quickly and effectively.
Rram uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Toshiyuki.
A left lands for Rram.
Rram throws a combination. Toshiyuki tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#ROC#
Toshiyuki is rocked!
Rram lands with a cross.
Toshiyuki is still on wobbly legs! Can Rram finish him?
Rram sizes up Toshiyuki with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Toshiyuki fails to land with a series of punches.
Rram throws a body punch but Toshiyuki moves out of range.
Rram throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Toshiyuki.
Rram drops Toshiyuki with a naaaaasty hook - Toshiyuki is in real trouble here! Rram dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nosyaj Rram!
Nosyaj Rram 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.
The defeated Tanishi Toshiyuki had this to say: 'Fuck u!'.

 

Event: Pulse 23     
Date:   May 07, 2016
#R1#
Ki Ki slips a jab and a cross from Rram.
Ki Ki is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Rram misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rram keeps the fight on the outside.
Rram throws a nice looking combination but Ki Ki bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ki Ki is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ki Ki misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ki Ki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rram.
Ki Ki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rram.
Rram throws a series of punches but Ki Ki avoids them all with ease.
Despite the aggression on Ki Ki's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Rram tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ki Ki was well out of range. Poor timing from Rram.
Rram misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rram fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ki Ki on the side of the head.
Nice uppercut there from Rram.
Danga de danga de dang - Rram scores with a four punch combination!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ki Ki falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rram counters with a right hand to the body. #T1#
Ki Ki looks to land a combination but Rram avoids it well.
Rram swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rram throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ki Ki lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Ki Ki looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rram looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sloppy strikes from Ki Ki. Those never looked like landing.
A quick step to the side and Rram tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nosyaj Rram seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rram lands the left hand.
Rram lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Ki Ki moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Sloppy strikes from Rram. Those never looked like landing.
Rram blocks a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rram swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rram lands a nice shot that snaps Ki Ki's head back.
Rram scores with a one two! Ki Ki had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #ROC#
Ki Ki is rocked!
Rram avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ki Ki is still on wobbly legs! Can Rram finish him?
Rram misses with a few strikes there.
Ki Ki seems to have recovered his senses.
Rram falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ki Ki counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T2#
Rram darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rram has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Body Pain_14elite_650$+VM in the buildup to the fight.
Ki Ki tries to score with a low kick but Rram moves his leg out of the way.
A combination from Ki Ki does no damage.
Rram scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ki Ki in his tracks.
Ki Ki is looking to score with low kicks.
Rram swinging wildly here.
Rram throws a series of strikes that have Ki Ki backpedaling.
Rram lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ki Ki at a distance.
Ki Ki swinging wildly here.
Rram lands a two punch combo. #CL2#
Ki Ki has Rram up against the ropes in a clinch. #T3##BC#
Rram breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Rram gets tackled into the ropes by Ki Ki. Ki Ki maintains the clinch. #BC#
Rram breaks the clinch.
Rram throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rram misses with a two punch combination.
Rram misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rram throws a right and a left that Ki Ki avoids nicely.
Ki Ki rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rram moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rram looks to land a combination but Ki Ki avoids it well.
Ki Ki looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rram uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ki Ki.
Rram lands a slapping body shot. #T4#
Ki Ki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Rram paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ki Ki looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
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!
No joy there for Rram, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ki Ki throws a counter combo.
Ki Ki swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rram counters with a three punch combo that has Ki Ki backing up. Ki Ki nods at Rram to acknowledge the strikes.
Ki Ki looks winded!
Rram swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ki Ki takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rram scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Rram swats away the attempt to clinch by Ki Ki.
Rram connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rram swats away the attempt to clinch by Ki Ki.
Rram keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ki Ki.
Rram scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nosyaj Rram dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Rram misses with a wild combination.
Rram bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ki Ki's head.
Rram feints a jab promting Ki Ki to slip. Rram then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Ki Ki slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Rram throws an overhand right that drops Ki Ki like a sack of potatoes! Rram dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nosyaj Rram!
Nosyaj Rram took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'This idiot should know that i'm not lock in a cage with him. He's lock in a cage with me!'.
In defeat, Kim Ki Ki stepped up to the mic, saying 'Die'.

 

Event: Pulse 19     
Date:   Apr 09, 2016
#R1#
Breznhev connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
We've been informed that Rram has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Rram throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Breznhev counters with a nice double leg into side control. Rram won't be happy with that.
Breznhev is looking to take a break and control but Rram is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Breznhev is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Rram is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Rram is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Breznhev's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Breznhev trying to mount his opponent but Rram defends it.
Breznhev wants to take a breather but Rram is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rram is trying to stand back up but Breznhev is controlling him
Breznhev throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Breznhev trying to control the action but Rram is working from the bottom.
Breznhev prevents Rram from improving his position.#T1#
Breznhev trying to control the action but Rram is working from the bottom.
Breznhev not landing any meaningful shots this time.
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.
Breznhev throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Breznhev thows a huge punch but Rram dodges it nicely.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Breznhev lands a nice short elbow.
Breznhev definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Breznhev scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Breznhev wants to free his trapped foot but Rram is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Breznhev thows a huge punch but Rram dodges it nicely.
Breznhev is just content to waste time from the top position. Rram takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Breznhev lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T2#
Breznhev trying to control but Rram is working from the bottom.
Rram avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Breznhev preventing the sweep.
Breznhev postures up in Rram's guard and throws a big left but Rram blocks it.
Breznhev loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Breznhev in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rram utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rram wants to stand up but Breznhev is controlling him.
Breznhev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rram swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rram avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Breznhev has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T3#
Rram tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rram utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Breznhev throwing strikes from guard but Rram blocks nicely.
Breznhev is looking to work some ground and pound but Rram has wrist control.
Breznhev landing with the ground and pound.
Breznhev sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Breznhev postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Rram can't keep his opponent in guard - Breznhev advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Breznhev missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T4#
Rram avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Breznhev.
Breznhev wants to control but Rram is keeping him busy.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Breznhev connects with a nice short shot to Rram's temple.
Breznhev throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Breznhev trying to control from half guard but Rram is working away.
Breznhev is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Rram keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rram is looking for a sweep. Breznhev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Breznhev landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Rram keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rram regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Breznhev.
Rram utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rram keeping moving, preventing Breznhev from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aleks Breznhev 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#
A combination from Rram does no damage.
Breznhev half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Rram throws a series of punches but Breznhev moves out of range.
Breznhev throws a hook but Rram avoids it easily.
Rram looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Rram defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Breznhev.
Rram throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rram misses with a two punch combination.
Rram lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Breznhev backs up against the ropes.
Rram falls off balance throwing a combination #TD#
and Breznhev counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Breznhev lands a nice short elbow.
Breznhev takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Breznhev working the head and body with strikes.
Rram has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Breznhev is working away from the top position though.#T1#
Breznhev is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Breznhev scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Breznhev connects with a nice short shot to Rram's temple.
Breznhev thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Breznhev missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Breznhev is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Breznhev thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rram's head.
Breznhev is keen to just control but Rram is a slippery customer.
Breznhev lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Breznhev throwing shots but Rram is blocking nicely.
Breznhev lands with a punch from half guard. #T2#
Rram looks like he's trying to stand up.
Aleks Breznhev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Breznhev is pressing down on Rram's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rram is holding on for now.
Breznhev not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Breznhev drops an elbow to the side of Rram's head.
Breznhev missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rram trying to hold on to Breznhev's head to control him but Breznhev postures up.
Breznhev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rram can do to turn this around?#ES2#
Rram manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Breznhev keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the ropes.
Breznhev tries to pull guard but Rram forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Breznhev tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleks Breznhev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Breznhev is trying to pull guard but Rram has him pressed against the ropes.#BC2#
Rram breaks the clinch. #T3#
Rram throws a series of punches but Breznhev avoids them all with ease.
Rram misses with the combination.
Rram lands with a nice body punch. #TD#
Breznhev shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Rram's guard.
Breznhev landing with the ground and pound.
Breznhev postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Breznhev is in close to Rram's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Breznhev postures up and lands a big shot to Rram's brow.
Breznhev throws an elbow that misses. Rram uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Breznhev's guard. Nice move by Rram!#REVB#
Breznhev on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Breznhev tries to get out of the position.
Rram stopping the sweep attempt from Breznhev.#T4#
Breznhev is trying to control the position but Rram postures up.
Breznhev looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rram is one step ahead there.
Breznhev lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Breznhev is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Breznhev prevents Rram from getting back to his feet.
Breznhev keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rram's head.
Breznhev working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rram's head.
Breznhev missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Breznhev with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aleks Breznhev dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Jab, jab by Breznhev - just one landing.
A swing and a miss from Breznhev.
Nosyaj Rram is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Breznhev shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rram defends it nicely.
Rram misses with a wild combination.
Breznhev shoots for a takedown but Rram saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rram misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rram throws a series of punches but Breznhev avoids them all with ease.
Rram closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Rram connects with the punch.#T1#
Breznhev throws a hook but Rram avoids it easily.
Rram misses with a hook. Breznhev ducked under it nicely.
Breznhev changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A combination from Rram does no damage.
Rram misses with a series of wild punches.
Breznhev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rram manages to avoid it.
Rram throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nosyaj Rram is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Breznhev fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Rram to the ground. Breznhev is now in Rram's guard.
Rram is controlling Breznhev's posture.
Rram looking for a sweep. Not yet Rram, not yet.
Breznhev 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. #T2#
Breznhev trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Breznhev in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Breznhev works over Rram with some ground and pound from guard.
Breznhev stopping the sweep attempt from Rram.
Breznhev wants to control from the top but Rram keeps moving.
Breznhev postures up.
Breznhev throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rram works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Breznhev trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Breznhev trying to control the position from guard on top but Rram is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Breznhev lands a couple of digs.
Breznhev working some strikes from top position.#T3#
Breznhev engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Breznhev throws a strike but Rram rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Rram tries to stand but Breznhev is controlling from the bottom.
Breznhev is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Rram is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Breznhev scores with a couple of nice shots.
Rram looks like he's trying to stand up.
Breznhev takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Rram avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Breznhev. #T4#
Breznhev is stalling here. Rram is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Breznhev seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Rram has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Breznhev manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Breznhev with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Breznhev looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Breznhev thows a huge punch but Rram dodges it nicely.
Breznhev throws a strike but Rram avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Rram keeping full guard, as Breznhev tries to pass.
Breznhev trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Breznhev in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Aleks Breznhev did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Breznhev slips a jab and a cross from Rram.
Breznhev needs to keep his hands up - Rram had a free shot at his head there.
Breznhev misses with a looping left.
Breznhev slips a jab and a cross from Rram. #TD#
Breznhev gets a takedown into half guard.
Breznhev landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Rram wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rram has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Breznhev is working away from the top position though.
Breznhev winds up and cracks Rram with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Breznhev 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#
Breznhev wants to control but Rram is keeping him busy.
Rram gets back to full guard.
Breznhev passes Rram's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Nice strikes from Breznhev there.
Breznhev winds up and cracks Rram with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Breznhev lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Rram avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Breznhev.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Breznhev lands a nice short elbow.#T2#
Breznhev throwing shots but Rram is blocking nicely.
Breznhev thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rram is refusing to be controlled, as Breznhev sits in half guard.
Breznhev working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Rram's thigh. Rram counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Breznhev lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rram wants to stand and escape but Breznhev is having none of it.
Rram wants to sweep here but Breznhev controlling him for the moment.
Breznhev throwing strikes from guard but Rram blocks nicely.
Breznhev throwing strikes from guard but Rram blocks nicely. #T3#
Breznhev lands a couple of elbows.
Breznhev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rram is keeping the position for now.
Breznhev cracks Rram with a solid left hand.
Breznhev tries to free his leg and advance position but Rram is retaining full guard.
Breznhev controlling from the top position.
Breznhev postures up and lands a big shot to Rram's brow.
Breznhev throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rram works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rram is trying to control the position but Breznhev postures up. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Breznhev loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Breznhev looking to sit in guard and control but Rram gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Rram won't allow Breznhev to sweep him here.
Breznhev is trying to hold Rram in close to prevent damage but Rram has managed to pass into half guard.
Breznhev moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rram wants to stand but Breznhev has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Breznhev looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aleks Breznhev had his way with Nosyaj Rram in 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. This is the final round!
#R5#
Rram misses with a combination #TD#
and Breznhev counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Breznhev lands strikes from half guard.
Breznhev is looking to take a break and control but Rram is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Breznhev throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Breznhev slips a nice elbow through Rram's hands, connecting with Rram's forehead.
Breznhev drops an elbow to the side of Rram's head.
Ground and pound from Breznhev.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Breznhev is trying to control the action in half guard but Rram is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rram tries to kick Breznhev off but Breznhev keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T1#
Breznhev takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Breznhev wants to control but Rram is keeping him busy.
Breznhev not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Breznhev slips a nice elbow through Rram's hands, connecting with Rram's forehead.
Breznhev thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rram's head.
Breznhev wants to pass the guard but Rram is defending well.
Breznhev scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Breznhev is trying to control. Rram wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Breznhev scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Breznhev wants to take a breather but Rram is having none of it.
Breznhev thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Breznhev throwing shots but Rram is blocking nicely. #T2#
Breznhev missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rram regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Breznhev.
Breznhev cracks Rram with a solid left hand.
Breznhev missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rram wants to stand but Breznhev is controlling the position.
Rram has momentary wrist control but Breznhev slips an elbow through the middle.
Breznhev postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Breznhev controls from within his opponent's guard.
Breznhev throws a big right hand that misses. #T3#
Breznhev landing with the ground and pound.
Rram preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rram is on top in guard. #REVB#
Breznhev looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Breznhev is working hard here to advance position.
Rram trying to control but Breznhev is working from the bottom.
Rram preventing the sweep.
Rram is looking to stand up but Breznhev won't let him.
Breznhev tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
Breznhev will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Rram trying to control the position from guard on top but Breznhev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Breznhev takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rram misses with a combination #TD#
so Breznhev counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Nosyaj Rram has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rram wants to stand but Breznhev is controlling the position.
Breznhev throws a big elbow that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Breznhev controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Rram wants to stand and escape but Breznhev is having none of it. #SUB2#
Rram is looking for a triangle but Breznhev pushes his legs off easily.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 50:45
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 50:45
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aleks Breznhev!

Aleks Breznhev retains his featherweight title!
Aleks Breznhev took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'I told you, this belt is mine until I decide to let go of it'.

 

Event: Pulse 16     
Date:   Mar 19, 2016
#R1#
Rram lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CUT#
It looks like Conor Henderson has been cut.
Conor Henderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice body punch from Rram.
Henderson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Henderson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#ROC#
Henderson is rocked!
Rram is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Henderson hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Nosyaj Rram!
In defeat, Conor Henderson stepped up to the mic, saying 'I will bounce back'.

 


 


 


 


 


 

 
 
 
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