Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: IFC 54 Heavyweight vs Rasputin
Date: Jun 09, 2018

#R1#
Lomachenko fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Date avoids it really well and circles away.
Lomachenko shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Date counters with a stiff right hand.
Lomachenko throws a shot from downtown. Date moves away and avoids it.
Nice sprawl there from Date as Lomachenko shoots in.
Date is looking to counter punch.
Rokuya Date has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evgeni Lomachenko.
Lomachenko shoots and misses
and Date counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lomachenko darts in looking for a takedown but Date gets double underhooks and turns Lomachenko into the cage.
Date was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lomachenko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lomachenko throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lomachenko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lomachenko throws a leg kick that misses.
Date has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T1#
Lomachenko looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Date is fending him off so far but Lomachenko persists. Nope, Date circles away and we're back to standing.
Date connects with a jab.
Lomachenko with a poor takedown
and Date counters with a one-two to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lomachenko is defended easily by Date.
Lomachenko lands with a nice body punch.
Date throws out a loose jab but Lomachenko uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Lomachenko bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An elbow from Lomachenko crashes against the mat. #SUB2#
Lomachenko wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Date, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Date avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Lomachenko.
The ground and pound from Lomachenko seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Lomachenko creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Lomachenko throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Date takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well. #SUB2#
Lomachenko has an Americana. Date didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Lomachenko is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Lomachenko hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Evgeni Lomachenko!

Event: KOFC 105 - Mountain vs Hallick
Date: May 16, 2018

#R1#
Booker on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Date takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Date jabs at Booker's body.
Booker moves forwards but Date connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Date moves into range and connects with a jab.
A left lands for Date.
Booker slips a jab from Date.
Booker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Date sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rokuya Date seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Booker walks into a stiff left hand from Date.#CUT2#
It looks like Maxwell Booker has been cut.
Booker misses with a left hand
and Date counters with a straight right hand.
Booker takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Date lands a glancing blow to the side of Booker's head.
Date scores with a sloppy right hand. Booker should have avoided that one.
Date takes a swing at Booker's ribcage but misses.
Booker drops down looking for a counter takedown but Date sprawls and moves away.
Booker misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Date counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Date is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Booker had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.#T2#
Booker on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Rokuya Date is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Date throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Booker counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Date controlling the position.
Date utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Booker slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB#
Booker working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Booker working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T3#
Date is looking for a sweep.
The strikes coming from Booker are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Date is looking to regain half guard here but Booker keeps moving and retains side control.
Booker lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Booker in side control, throwing shots but Date defends.
Booker works to advance to full mount. Date defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Date is squirming around, avoiding Booker's attempts to control the action.
Date wants to control but Booker is having none of it.#T4#
Date is trying desperately to improve position.
Booker 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.
Booker thowing shots but they're missing.
Booker can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Date is looking to escape.
Booker with the ground and pound from mount. #SUB#
Booker looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Date is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rokuya Date dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maxwell Booker's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Booker throws a body punch but Date moves out of range.
It seemed like Date was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Date cracks Booker with a right hand to the side of the head.
Date lands a really nice looking cross but Booker seems unphased.
Date smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
BOOM! Date lands a beautiful left hook that drops Booker. Booker tries to recover but Date is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Booker lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rokuya Date!

Event: KOFC 100 - Slurper vs Garinho
Date: Apr 14, 2018

#R1#
Bastard misses the body punch
and Date counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice shot by Bastard.
Bastard throws an overhand right that lands on Date's shoulder, as Date tries to avoid the shot.
Date is looking for the big counter here.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bastard darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CL2#
Date moves into range and clinches up with Bastard.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bastard.
Date tries to work over Bastard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bastard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've been informed that Date 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.
Date throws a punch but it's blocked by Bastard. #BC2#
Date escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bastard lands with a cross.
Bastard misses with a double jab.
Bastard misses with a left hand
and Date counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bastard, as that shot connected.
Bastard misses with a straight left. #T1#
Date scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bastard doesn't seem bothered though.
Bastard lunges at Date with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Date's hand.
Bastard throws a series of strikes that have Date backpedaling. #ROC#
Date is rocked!
Bastard misses with a hook
letting Date counter with a right hand.
Bastard misses with a shot to the body
and Date counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC2#
Bastard is rocked!
Date keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Date looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Oh Bastard is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Date digs a good hook to Bastard's body.
A slow jab from Date misses its intended target.
Bastard was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bastard throws a left and a right that both miss
and Date counters with a good right hand that lands right on 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!
A big right from Bastard misses.
Bastard seems to have got his legs back now.
Bastard misses with a looping left.
Bastard misses with a looping left.
Date throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Bastard counter with a right hand.
Bastard misses with a left hand
and Bastard takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Bastard throws a lazy uppercut
and Bastard takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bastard throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Date cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bastard looks to land a combination. Date sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Date looks to score with a jab to the body but Bastard is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bastard. Date does a little dance to reset his feet.
Date let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bastard throws a combination that misses #KD2#
and Bastard is countered with a crisp right hand from Date that sends him to the canvas! Date follows him to the mat into side control.
Date controlling the position.
Bastard is looking for a sweep.
Bastard seems a little lost for a moment, as Date dominates the positioning.#T3#
Bastard sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Bastard pushes Date off looking to stand but Date dives back in and keeps control.
Bastard really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Date is taking a breather. Bastard 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.
Bastard is trying to escape back to his feet but Date uses the scramble to pass into side control.
You can see the frustration on Bastard's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Date is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Bastard is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Date asserts his dominance and retains side control.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bastard sneaks back into half guard.
Date wants to pass to mount but Bastard is defending the position.
Bastard pushes Date off looking to stand but Date dives back in and keeps control.
Bastard is trying to get back to full guard.
Bastard wants to control but Date is keeping busy and won't allow it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bastard throws a nice looking combination but Date bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Date misses with a body shot.
Bastard throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Date to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rokuya Date 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#
Bastard misses the shot to the body.
Date takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nice defenses there by Date.
A big left from Bastard misses.
Date looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rokuya Date seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bastard misses with a right hand
and Date counters with a straight right hand.
Bastard misses with a double jab.
Date walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bastard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bastard throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Date.
Date shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bastard throws an ugly left hook that misses #KD2#
and Date counters with a big uppercut that knocks Bastard off his feet! Date dives into side control looking to finish!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bastard is looking to regain half guard here but Date keeps moving and retains side control.
Bastard is trying to buck Date off.
We've been hearing good reports from Bastard'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.
Bastard is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1#
Bastard is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Bastard wants to control but Date is keeping busy.
Date prevents Bastard from standing back up.
Bastard is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Date stops Bastard from getting back to his feet.
Date has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bastard trying to control here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bastard wants to get back to full guard.
Date controlling the action here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Bastard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Date was well out of range. Poor timing from Bastard.
Bastard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Date moves away.
Bastard throws a lazy uppercut
and Date counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bastard misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bastard fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A little jabbing left from Date on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Date ducks under a wild hook from Bastard.#T3#
Bastard misses with a shot to the body
and Date counters with a straight right hand.
Bastard uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Date.
Bastard swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Date counters with a straight right hand.
Bastard bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#KD2#
Bastard ducks straight into an uppercut from Date and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Bastard manages to regain guard straight away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bastard is trying to control the position but Date postures up.
Bastard is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bastard can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Date controls the pace.#T4#
Date won't allow Bastard to sweep him here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Date sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Decent striking displayed by Bastard there.
Bastard throws a combination that misses
and Date counters with a stiff right hand.
A big left from Date misses.
Bastard throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bastard looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rokuya Date 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#
Bastard throws a lazy uppercut #KD2#
and Date counters with a left hand that sends Bastard to the canvas!
Date pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bastard is keeping the position for now.
Bastard pulls Date in to control the position.
Bastard is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Date dives into side control.
Bastard wants to get back to his feet but Date drags him back down.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Bastard wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Bastard manages to work his way to half guard, despite Date's best efforts.
Date stops Bastard from getting back to his feet. #T1#
Bastard works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bastard is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Date is controlling him.
Date 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.
Bastard wants to get back to his feet but Date passes into half guard.
Bastard trying to get back to full guard but Date takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Date won't let Bastard get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Bastard tries to reverse the position but Date maintains control.
Lazy Bastard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Date controlling from mount.
Bastard can't escape the position.
Bastard bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#SU#
Bastard gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Bastard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Date.
Bastard is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Date moves forwards but Bastard connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bastard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bastard throws a right hand that misses
and Date cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bastard throws a poor cross that misses
and Date counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Date lands a lovely overhand right.
A right-left combo lands from Bastard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bastard swings away with a body shot that misses
and Date counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Date ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bastard misses the body punch #KD2#
and Bastard is countered with a crisp right hand from Date that sends him to the canvas! Date follows him to the mat into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
You can see the frustration on Bastard's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bastard tries to bench press Date off him but Date keeps the position.
Rokuya Date is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bastard struggling a bit here.
Bastard is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Date has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Date happy to just control the position for now. #T4##SU2#
Date decides to stand up, so the ref orders Bastard to his feet.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bastard.
Bastard scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A shot to the body from Bastard misses
and Date connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Date dodges the punch combination from Bastard.
Date cracks a nice hook into Bastard's ribs.
Lazy Bastard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Date takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rokuya Date comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Date 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rokuya Date!

Event: KOFC 93 - Forclit vs Pagnozzi
Date: Mar 18, 2018

#R1#
Date throws a jab when Booker was well out of range.
Date throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #TD#
Booker feints and as Date raises his hands in defense, Booker changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Date controlling Booker's posture.
Booker works a leg free and moves into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Booker is trying to control the action in half guard but Date is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Booker thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Booker wants to pass the guard but Date is defending well.
Booker sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Date defending well though. #T1##SUB#
Booker 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.
Still in half guard, Booker seems content to control.
Booker throwing shots but Date is blocking nicely.
Booker wants to take a breather but Date is having none of it.
Date looks like he's trying to stand up.
Booker thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Date's head.
Date is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Booker jumps into side control!#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Booker wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Date, who protects the arm well.
Date is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Booker off and has taken his back!
Booker can't escape the position.
Date is riding his opponent, not letting Booker buck him off.
Booker looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Booker tries to roll but Date sticks to his back.
Booker is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Booker looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Booker is trying to break free. #T4#
Booker trying to control but not successfully.
Booker tries to escape the position.
Date is riding his opponent, not letting Booker buck him off.
Date gets his hands free as Booker looks to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Date is trying to stick to Booker's back but Booker is turning into Date. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Date's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Booker.
Booker stopping the sweep attempt from Date.
Booker scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maxwell Booker dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Date throws the left hand but Booker avoids the punch easily.
Booker feinted with a counter takedown.#TD#
Booker closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Date did well to prevent Booker getting side control.
Date really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Booker. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Booker throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Date is looking to improve his position.
Date keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Date slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Booker is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Booker trying to control the position from guard on top but Date is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Booker is in close to Date's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T1#
Date can't keep his opponent in guard - Booker advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Booker thows a huge punch but Date dodges it nicely.
Booker missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Booker wants to pass to mount but Date is defending the position.
Booker missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Booker lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Booker has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Booker is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Booker is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T2#
Date is trying to control but can't.
Booker looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Booker misses with a head shot. Date uses the momentum to regain guard.
Booker wants to control from the top but Date keeps moving.
Booker lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Date pulls Booker in close to prevent any damage. #T3#
Date can't keep his opponent in guard - Booker advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Booker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Date keeps working. #SUB#
Date is defending against the submission attempts here by Booker.
Date preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Booker throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Booker looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Date 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.
Booker is nestled in close to Date, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Booker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Date can do to turn this around?
Booker sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Date defending well though.
Booker is thwarting Date's attempts to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Booker sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Date defending well though.
Booker missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Booker works his way into side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Booker wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Date, who protects the arm well.
Booker wants to control but Date is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maxwell Booker dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Date defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Booker.
Date lands a nice shot to the body.
Booker misses with a takedown attempt
and Date counters with a stiff right hand.
A shot to the liver by Date. Beautiful body shot.
Date missing with a left hand there. Booker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Booker showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Date. #T1#
Booker fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maxwell Booker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Date misses with a straight right.
Date throws a body punch but Booker moves out of range.
Booker on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rokuya Date is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Booker shoots and misses
and Date counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Booker fails with the takedown.
Rokuya Date has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maxwell Booker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Date works Booker's body with a nice hook.
Date scores with a shot to the body.
Date fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Booker slips a jab from Date.#T3#
The crowd cheers as Date lands an impressive looking overhand right. Booker doesn't seem phased though.
Nice shot lands for Date.
Booker shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Date connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Booker takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Date lands a nice hook to Booker's body. Booker takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T4##KD2#
Date cracks Booker with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Booker looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Date finish him? #ROC2#
Booker is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Maxwell Booker has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Booker on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Oh Booker is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Date has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Booker takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Booker seems to have got his legs back now.#KD2#
Date feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Booker sprawling to the canvas! Booker rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Date finish him?!
Rokuya Date seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Booker leaves his chin hanging out and Date seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Booker crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rokuya Date!

Event: KOFC 88 - Andreev vs Bean
Date: Feb 17, 2018

#R1#
Date pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big right from Date misses.
A little jabbing left from Tuttle on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tuttle slips a straight right by Date.
Tuttle throws a fast counter high kick but Date manages to duck under it in time.
Nice uppercut there from Date.
Date stuns Tuttle with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd cheers as Date lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tuttle doesn't seem phased though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Date misses the shot to the body.
Tuttle slips a straight right by Date.
Date takes a swing at Tuttle's ribcage but misses.
We've been told by Date's head coaches at Hellfire Antechamber that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T1#
Tuttle shoots and misses
and Date counters with a two punch combo.
Date throws a right and a left that Tuttle avoids nicely.
Tuttle looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Date connects with a nice looking jab.
Tuttle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Date.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tuttle! But no joy.
Date misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tuttle.
Tuttle throws out a counter right but Date avoids it with no problem.
Tuttle tries to clinch up but Date circles away and keeps his distance.
Tuttle's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Date connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tuttle scrambles back to his feet.
Tuttle bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tuttle throws a big counter head kick but Date avoids it with no problem.#T2#
Date jabs Tuttle right on the nose. Tuttle blinks but takes it well.
Rokuya Date seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tuttle takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's 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!
Date misses with a wild body shot.
Tuttle wants to clinch.
Tuttle walks into a straight right hand from Date.#T3#
The fighters circling - Date throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Date scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tuttle doesn't seem bothered though.
Date throws out a loose jab but Tuttle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Date misses with a two punch combination.
Tuttle closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Date misses with a body shot.
Date scores with a jab to the body.
Date swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tuttle now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T4#
Nice body punch from Date.
A left lands for Date.
A big right from Date misses.
Despite the aggression on Tuttle's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Date connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tuttle momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tuttle shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Date counters with a nice body shot.
Tuttle takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tuttle tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Date cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rokuya Date dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Tuttle takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tuttle slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Date connects with a body shot that sends Tuttle's belly button to the back.
Date lands a jab to the nose.
Date with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Date scores with a jab to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tuttle throws an off balance right hand
and Date connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tuttle is looking to clinch.
Date was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Date ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tuttle moves away.
Tuttle throws a big counter head kick but Date avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Date lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tuttle misses with a right hand
and Date counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice sprawl there from Date as Tuttle shoots in.
Tuttle has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Tuttle shoots and misses
and Date connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tuttle tries to clinch but Date moves out of range.
Tuttle takes one to the chin there.#T2##TD2#
Tuttle closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Tuttle lands in his opponent's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SU2#
Tuttle decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Date, up you get!
Tuttle shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Date counters with a nice uppercut.
Rokuya Date has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jordan Tuttle.
Date lands with an uppercut that bounces Tuttle off the cage and back into range.
Date slaps away a takedown attempt from Tuttle, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Date is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Tuttle takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T3#
Tuttle gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Date counter with a right hand.
Tuttle doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Date dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Date 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.
Rokuya Date is winning the standup battle so far.
Date tests Tuttle's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T4#
Date lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tuttle at a distance.
Tuttle shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Date counters with a stiff right hand.
Date lands the left hand.
Date ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Date fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tuttle manages to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Tuttle on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tuttle walks into a stiff left hand from Date.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rokuya Date dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Date feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tuttles jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Date listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tuttle is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tuttle ducks under a wild hook from Date.
Tuttle looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Date misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tuttle shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Date as he avoids it easily.
Date is looking to counter punch.
Tuttle takes one to the side of the head. #T1##TD2#
Tuttle shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Date napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SU2#
Tuttle stands up and beckons Date to his feet.
Tuttle takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rokuya Date is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Date throws a body shot but no joy.
Good exchange - Date coming out on top.
No luck for Tuttle with that takedown attempt.
A counter left hand to the body from Date misses its target.#T2#
Date lands with a good body shot.
Tuttle misses with a takedown
and Tuttle takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rokuya Date has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jordan Tuttle.
Tuttle ducks right into an uppercut from Date.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tuttle has his takedown stuffed
and Date counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Date misses with a double jab. #T3#
Date stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Date wants it to stay on the feet.
Date is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Date thuds a left hand into Tuttle's body.
Tuttle takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nice body punch from Date.
Rokuya Date is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nice jab there from Date.
Tuttle takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A jab from Date does it's job there.
Date jabs at Tuttle's body.#T4#
Tuttle tries to close the distance and clinch but Date swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tuttle takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Date digs a good body shot into Tuttle's ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tuttle takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Date scores with a jab to the head.
Date works the jab nicely.
Date lunges at Tuttle with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tuttle's hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rokuya Date showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Date, 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:26
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:26
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rokuya Date!

Event: KOFC 83 - Vandalay vs Nucombe
Date: Jan 20, 2018

#R1#
Date takes a swing at Clarke's ribcage but misses.
Clarke tries to clinch but Date is having none of it.
A swing and a miss from Date.
Date chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Clarke can pounce on him.
Clarke is looking to clinch.
A slow jab from Date misses its intended target.
We've been told by Date's head coaches at Hellfire Antechamber that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Clarke throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
It looked like Date was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Clarke.
Clarke takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Date thows a left - swing and a miss!
Clarke ducks under a wild hook from Date.
Date sizes up Clarke with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Date is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Clarke.
Date walks into a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clarke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Date scores with a crisp jab that stopped Clarke in his tracks.
Clarke tries to clinch there but Date circles away.
Clarke takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Date thuds a left hand into Clarke's body.
Clarke closes the distance looking to clinch
and Date connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Good exchange - Date coming out on top.#ROC#
Clarke is rocked!
Clarke tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Date counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Clarke thinking.
Clarke is still on wobbly legs! Can Date finish him?
Date dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Clarke doesn't manage to clinch there - Date circles away.
Clarke switches off momentarily and Date cracks him with a monster right hand! Clarke topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Date dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Date!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rokuya Date!

Event: The Island Season 7, 155 lbs, Round 5
Date: Dec 11, 2017

#R1#
Burger throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Date's waist but Date gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Burger off to one side.
Date tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burger was well out of range. Poor timing from Date.
Burger fails with the takedown
and Date counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD2#
Date gets caught napping as Burger dives in and scores a takedown. Date manages to retain guard.
Burger lands a couple of digs.
Burger trying to control the position from guard on top but Date is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Date can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Burger controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burger with a flurry of punches that miss.
Burger trying to control but Date is working from the bottom.
Burger missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Burger with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burger pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Date is keeping the position for now.
Date on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Date tries to get out of the position.
Date looking to hit a scissor sweep but Burger is one step ahead there.
Date is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Burger wants to control from the top but Date keeps moving.
Burger lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Burger trying to control the position from guard on top but Date is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burger wants to pass the guard but Date is keeping the position.
Burger stopping the sweep attempt from Date.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Date seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Burger shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Date but Date pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rokuya Date has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brazilian Burger.
Burger takes a jab right on the kisser.
Date ducks under a wild hook from Burger.
It looked like Date was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Burger.
Nice takedown defense from Date. No joy for Burger on that attempt.
Brazilian Burger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Burger doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Date counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Brazilian Burger has been cut.
Burger fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Date as Burger shoots in.
Date appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Date throws a hook but Burger avoids it easily.
Burger missing with a left hand there. Date was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Date throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD2#
and Burger counters with a single leg into guard. Date didn't expect that. #ES#
Date is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Burger presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
A short body shot lands from Date as the two fighters clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burger wants a takedown but no success here.
Burger looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#BC#
Date breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Burger misses with a straight right.
Date is looking to counter punch.#T4#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Burger is defended easily by Date.
Date throwing a counter right hand but Burger manages to avoid it.
Burger throws a lazy uppercut
and Date counters with a nice body shot.
Burger tries to work over Date's front leg with a kick but Date checks it.
A counter left hand to the body from Date misses its target.
Rokuya Date is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Burger throws a leg kick that misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Date misses its target.
Burger shoots in but no luck this time.
It looked like Date wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Date misses the shot to the body.
Date defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Burger.
Date throws an overhand right that lands on Burger's shoulder, as Burger tries to avoid the shot.
Horrible takedown attempt by Burger or perhaps it was just good defense by Date, which made it look bad.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rokuya Date dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brazilian Burger's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Date moves out of range as Burger strikes.
Date was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Burger fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Date avoids it really well and circles away.
Burger looks for a takedown but Date sprawls well.
Date swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Date is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Burger can do to turn this around?
Burger shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Date as he jumps to the side.
Rokuya Date has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brazilian Burger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burger avoids the body shot from Date.
Burger fails with a takedown attempt.
Date was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Burger misses with a straight left. #T1#
Date stuffs the takedown.
Date throws a hook but Burger blocks it.
Date keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Date throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice sprawl there from Date as Burger shoots in.
Date missing with a left hand there. Burger was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Date 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.
Burger thows a left - swing and a miss!
Burger shoots in but no luck this time.
Date ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Burger fails with a takedown attempt.
Date is looking to counter punch.#T2#
Burger shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Date pinned against the cage. Date gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Date swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Burger slips a straight right by Date.
Burger avoids a punch combination nicely.
Burger shoots in but Date avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Burger fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#T3#
A swing and a miss from Date.
Date throws a hook but Burger avoids it easily.#TD2#
Burger closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Date's guard.
Date keeping full guard, as Burger tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burger postures up.
Date knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Burger on the ground.
Burger is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Date avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Date working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Burger.
Date is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Brazilian Burger has got the better of the ground game so far.
Burger wants to pass the guard but Date is keeping the position.#T4#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Burger accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Date keeping moving, preventing Burger from controlling successfully.
Burger with a nice head shot there.
Burger looking to pass the guard.
Burger throwing strikes but missing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Burger throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Date works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rokuya Date dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Brazilian Burger'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#
Date looks to score with a jab to the body but Burger is just out of range.
Date moves out of range as Burger strikes.
Rokuya Date is winning the standup battle so far.
Burger throws a leg kick that misses.
Burger fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Burger gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Date counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Burger throws a shot from downtown. Date moves away and avoids it.#TD2#
Burger shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burger takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Burger thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T1#
Burger scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Burger wants to free his trapped foot but Date is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Burger missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Burger has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Burger trying to control the action but Date is working from the bottom.
Date wants to control but Burger is keeping busy.
Burger sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Burger lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB2#
Burger is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Date has managed to free his arm - good work.
Nice strikes from Burger there. #SUB2#
Burger is looking for a kimura here.
Burger wants to take a breather but Date is having none of it. #T3#
Burger is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB2#
Burger is looking for a kimura here.
Burger controlling the action here.
Burger not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Burger prevents Date from improving his position.
Date wants to control but Burger is keeping busy. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Burger swings away with a body shot that misses
and Date counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brazilian Burger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rokuya Date is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Date slips under a jab.
Date throws a good cross that connects.
Burger misses with a left hand
enabling Date to counter with a crisp jab.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Burger fails to land the takedown.
Date is looking to counter punch.
Rokuya Date has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brazilian Burger.
Burger swings and misses with a hook to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brazilian Burger comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Date 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight for Rokuya Date!
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight for Rokuya Date!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Rokuya Date!

Rokuya Date wins by unanimous decision!
Brazilian Burger was interviewed post fight and said 'This fucking blind referee is friends with the fucking biased judges who are both paid by my PED-using opponent's manager. Fuck them and fuck the haters! What are you looking at asshole? Come at me, I'll mash you like potatoes!! Mommy!! They are threatening me! 😭'.

Event: The Island Season 7, 155 lbs, Round 4
Date: Dec 10, 2017

#R1#
Leonard shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Date jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Date paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Leonard fails with the takedown
and Date counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Leonard thinking. #TD2#
Leonard closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Date to the mat! Date manages to get full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Date keeping moving, preventing Leonard from controlling successfully.
Leonard wants to pass the guard but Date is keeping the position.
Date trying to control the position here.
Date on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Date tries to get out of the position.
Leonard is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there.#T1#
Leonard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Date swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Date keeping moving, preventing Leonard from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Leonard shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Date counters with a nice uppercut.
Leonard with a lazy takedown attempt
and Date counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rokuya Date has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Murphy Leonard.
Leonard looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Date is fending him off so far but Leonard persists. Nope, Date circles away and we're back to standing.#T2#
Leonard tries for a takedown but Date circles away easily
and Date counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Leonard fails with the takedown
enabling Date to counter with a crisp jab.
Date connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Leonard looks for a takedown but Date sprawls well.
It looked like Date was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Leonard.
Leonard has his takedown stuffed
and Date counters with a straight right hand.
Leonard goes for a double leg but Date avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Date continues to drive forward.
Date seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Leonard with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Date to counter with a crisp jab.
Date is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Date throws a shot from downtown. Leonard moves away and avoids it.
Leonard with a poor takedown
and Date counters with a left and a right that stings Leonard. #ROC#
Leonard is rocked!#T3#
Leonard fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Leonard has his takedown stuffed
and Date counters with a stiff right hand.
Leonard is still on wobbly legs! Can Date finish him?
Leonard gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Date counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Leonard seems to have recovered his senses.
Leonard looks winded!
Leonard dives in for a single leg takedown but Date sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Date misses with a hook. Leonard ducked under it nicely.
Leonard drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Date defends it well.
Leonard misses with a takedown attempt
and Date counters with a stiff right hand.
Date stuns Leonard with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Leonard has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A big right from Date misses.
Date lands a lovely overhand right.
Leonard shoots and misses
and Date counters with a crisp right that sends Leonard to the canvas! Date follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rokuya Date!

Event: The Island Season 7, 155 lbs, Round 3
Date: Dec 09, 2017

#R1#
Date throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD#
so Mafaking counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Mafaking with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mafaking throwing strikes from guard but Date blocks nicely.
Date is looking to stand up but Mafaking isn't so interested in that idea.
Date is trying to control the position but Mafaking postures up.
Mafaking throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Mafaking is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Date is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Date has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Mafaking is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Date is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mafaking being controlled here, momentarily. #T1##SUB#
Mafaking throws his legs up looking for a submission but Date uses it to pass to side control.
Mafaking is looking for a sweep.
Date trying to control the position but Mafaking is working away.
Mafaking is looking for a sweep.
Mafaking sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Mafaking is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Mafaking works his way to full guard. Good work.#T2##SUB#
Mafaking throws his legs up looking for a submission but Date uses it to pass to side control.
Mafaking regains half guard.#SUB#
Mafaking looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Well, if Date is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #SUB#
Mafaking looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Mafaking looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mafaking wants to improve his position but Date is controlling well. #T3##SUB#
Mafaking actively working from the bottom here.
Mafaking manages to get to full guard. #SUB#
Mafaking had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Date defends it easily.
Date must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Mafaking working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Date doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Date manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Mafaking is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T4##SUB#
Mafaking throws his legs up looking for a submission but Date uses it to pass to side control.
Mafaking tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mafaking manages to work his way to half guard, despite Date's best efforts.#SUB#
Mafaking actively working from the bottom here.
Date passes to side control.
Date really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mafaking. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mafaking gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Mafaking is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruce Mafaking dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Date bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mafaking's head backwards.
Date throws out a loose jab but Mafaking uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mafaking drops down looking for a counter takedown but Date sprawls and moves away.
Mafaking moves away from the strike by Date.
Mafaking staying out of range there.
Mafaking seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Date misses with a looping left.
Mafaking attempts a counter takedown but Date avoids it well and moves away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Date, as that shot connected. #CUT2#
It looks like Bruce Mafaking has been cut.
Mafaking seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Date scores with a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Date looks to land a left hand but Mafaking moved out of range nicely.
Date fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mafaking manages to avoid it.
Date lands with a right hand. #T1#
Date tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mafaking was well out of range. Poor timing from Date.
Nice defenses there by Mafaking.
Mafaking attempts a counter takedown but Date avoids it well and moves away.
Date lands a slapping body shot.
We've been informed that Date has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Mafaking takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Date fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd cheers as Date lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mafaking doesn't seem phased though.
Nice shot by Date.
Date has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Date throws a jab when Mafaking was well out of range.
Date jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Date lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mafaking takes one on the button.#ROC2#
Mafaking is rocked!
Rokuya Date is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Date pounces like a tiger and cracks Mafaking with a vicious hook! Mafaking is down but not out! Date follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Rokuya Date!

Event: The Island Season 7, 155 lbs, Round 2
Date: Dec 08, 2017

#R1#
Van Rijn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Date moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Van Rijn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Date lands a two punch combo. #CUT2#
It looks like Mike Van Rijn has been cut.
No joy there for Van Rijn, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A jab from Van Rijn finds it's way through Date's defenses. #CL2#
Date moves into the clinch successfully.
Date misses with a hook to the ribs.
Date swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Date scores with a shot to the side of Van Rijn's head.
Van Rijn tries a body shot but Date blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Van Rijn.
Date lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Van Rijn backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Date can't break the clinch.
Date tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Van Rijn misses with the head strike.
Date lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Van Rijn backwards.
Date scores with a shot to the side of Van Rijn's head.
Date working aggressively here.
Van Rijn lands a shoulder strike.
Date is trying to force a seperation but Van Rijn has the dominant position.
Date misses with some punches.
Date lands a left hand.
Van Rijn lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Date backwards.
Date lands a nice uppercut.
Date working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Date goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Date has Van Rijn pressed against the cage, preventing Van Rijn from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Date scores with a shot to the side of Van Rijn's head. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Rijn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Date backwards.
Date throws a punch but it's blocked by Van Rijn.
A short right from Date on the inside.
Date misses with the head strike.
Date swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Date creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Van Rijn working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Date tries to work over Van Rijn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Date.
Date tries to throw a body punch but Van Rijn avoids it by throwing Date back against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Van Rijn misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Date lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC#
Van Rijn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Van Rijn throws a head kick that misses.
Date throws out a counter right but Van Rijn avoids it with no problem.
Date ducks under a wild hook from Van Rijn.
A head kick from Van Rijn lands but Date takes it in his stride.
A big right from Date misses.
Van Rijn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Van Rijn throws a quick counter head kick but Date was just out of range.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Date crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Van Rijn - the referee stops the clock and Date gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Van Rijn. Date manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A slow jab from Date misses its intended target.
Date has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Van Rijn buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Date throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Van Rijn counters with a nice body kick.
Date swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T4#
Van Rijn misses with a shot to the body
and Date counters with a stiff right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Van Rijn slips a straight right by Date.
Van Rijn lands with a kick to the temple. Date shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Van Rijn moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Van Rijn's jab looks to have found its range, popping Date under the eye.
Date misses with a straight left.
Date scores with a body shot.
Date throws the left hand but Van Rijn avoids the punch easily.
A jab lands there for Van Rijn.
A jab from Date does it's job there.
Van Rijn throws a head kick that misses.
Van Rijn misses with a head kick.
It seemed like Date was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Date tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Rijn was well out of range. Poor timing from Date.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rokuya Date dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Van Rijn's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Van Rijn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Van Rijn throws a hook to the side of Date's head but Date sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rokuya Date seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Rijn lands a head kick!
Van Rijn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Date 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.
Van Rijn throws a body shot but no joy.
Van Rijn throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Date works the jab nicely.
Van Rijn lands a nice hook to Date's body. Date takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Date throws a lazy uppercut
and Van Rijn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Rijn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jab by Date.
Van Rijn lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Rijn throws a right hand that misses
and Date counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Van Rijn throws a series of punches but Date moves out of range. #T1#
Date ducks under a wild hook from Van Rijn.
Date blocks a head kick by Van Rijn.
Van Rijn swings for the body but Date moves out of range.
Good shot there by Date.
Date scores with a crisp jab that stopped Van Rijn in his tracks.
Date lands a nice shot to the body.
Van Rijn throws a left and a right that both miss
and Date makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#CL2#
Van Rijn gets tackled into the cage by Date. Date maintains the clinch.
Date throws a punch but it's blocked by Van Rijn.
Date working aggressively here.
Date misses with some punches.
Date has a couple of punches blocked by Van Rijn.
A frustrated look appears on Date's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T2#
Date blocks a body shot from Van Rijn.
A frustrated look appears on Van Rijn's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Date tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rokuya Date seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Date misses with a hook to the ribs.
Date tries to work over Van Rijn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Van Rijn blocking some punches.
Van Rijn misses with some punches.
Date working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Van Rijn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Date lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Date prevents a body shot from Van Rijn.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Rijn. #T3#
Van Rijn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Date keeps control of Van Rijn as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Date working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Van Rijn lands a hook that snaps the head of Date backwards.
Van Rijn tries to work over Date's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Van Rijn misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Date pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Van Rijn scores with a head kick.
Van Rijn throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Date counters with a nice uppercut.
Van Rijn throws a head kick that misses.
Some wild striking there from Van Rijn. #T4#
Van Rijn throws a lazy head kick
and Date counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Van Rijn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Date connects with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Rijn staying out of range there.
It looked like Van Rijn was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Date.
Date stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Van Rijn on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A jab from Date finds it's way through Van Rijn's defenses.
Van Rijn throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Date on the side of the head.
Date throws a body punch but Van Rijn moves out of range.
Date takes a kick to the side of the head.
Date misses with a straight left.
Van Rijn is looking for a counter combo.
Van Rijn cracks Date with an open hand slap.
A head kick by Van Rijn misses
and Date counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rokuya Date showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mike Van Rijn's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Date misses with a looping left.
Date scores with a three punch combo!
Date staying out of range there.
Date tests Van Rijn's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Van Rijn throws a head kick that misses.
Date lands a slapping body shot.
Van Rijn bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Date's head.
Date tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Rijn was well out of range. Poor timing from Date.
Date throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It looked like Van Rijn wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Date misses with an uppercut
and Van Rijn counters with a straight right hand.
Van Rijn wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick by Van Rijn misses
enabling Date to counter with a crisp jab.
A big left from Van Rijn misses. #T1#
Date misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn throws a series of punches but Date avoids them all with ease.
Van Rijn lands with a cross.
Date avoids the head kick by Van Rijn.
Van Rijn slips under a jab from Date.
Van Rijn scoring well with a low kick there.
Date lands a right hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Date misses the target.
Van Rijn lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Van Rijn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Date.
Van Rijn staying out of range there.
A swing and a miss from Date.
Van Rijn throws a quick counter head kick but Date was just out of range.
The fighters circling - Date throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Van Rijn is looking to counter with head kicks.#T2#
Van Rijn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Date throws out a counter right but Van Rijn avoids it with no problem.
Date misses with a wild body shot.
Van Rijn throwing a counter right hand but Date manages to avoid it.
Van Rijn defending well as Date loads up on a big left hand.
Van Rijn swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Van Rijn takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
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!
Date fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Rijn manages to avoid it.
Date misses with a straight left.
Date with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Van Rijn to score with a decent uppercut.
Date scores with a jab to the jaw.
Van Rijn lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Date throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Van Rijn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Van Rijn throws a sloppy head kick and Date moves out of range easily.
Van Rijn fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Date has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T3#
Date blocks a head kick by Van Rijn. #CL2#
Date closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Date lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Van Rijn backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Date.
A short left from Date.
A shot in the inside from Date.
Rokuya Date is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Date is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Van Rijn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Date keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Van Rijn's efforts to push away.#T4#
Van Rijn misses with a punch to the body.
Van Rijn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Date lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Date.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rokuya Date comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Date 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 David Hoff scores the fight for Rokuya Date!
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight for Rokuya Date!
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight for Rokuya Date!

Rokuya Date wins by unanimous decision!

Event: The Island Season 7, 155 lbs, Round 1
Date: Dec 07, 2017

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Date lands with a hook. Magnolia tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Date fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Date lands with an uppercut that bounces Magnolia off the cage and back into range.
Date throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #KD2#
Date sends Magnolia crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Date is motioning to the referee to let Magnolia up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#
Magnolia is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Date fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Magnolia looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Date scores with a hook to the body. Magnolia takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T1#
Date cracks Magnolia with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rokuya Date!

Event: TNR 12: Island of Lost Souls
Date: Nov 21, 2017

#R1#
Pipes fails with the takedown
and Date counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Pipes 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.
Pipes fails with the takedown
and Date counters with a nice body shot.
Pipes shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Date to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#
It looks like Wesley Pipes has been cut.
Rokuya Date has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wesley Pipes.
Pipes with a poor takedown
and Date counters with a nice uppercut.
Pipes gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Date counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pipes closes the distance looking to clinch
and Date cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC#
Pipes is rocked!
Pipes fails with the takedown
and Date makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Pipes looks winded!
Pipes fails with the takedown#KD#
and Date counters with a crisp right hand that drops Pipes! Date lets Pipes back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Pipes is still on wobbly legs! Can Date finish him?#T1#
Pipes walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Date swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Rokuya Date!

Event: FF 10: Day of the Witch
Date: Nov 10, 2017

#R1#
Mafaking tries to clinch
and Date counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mafaking throws a right hand that Date ducks under and follows up with a left that Date also avoids with ease.
Mafaking throws a right and a left that Date avoids nicely.
Mafaking shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Date throws out a counter right but Mafaking avoids it with no problem.
Date throws a jab but it's blocked by Mafaking.
Mafaking shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Date displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mafaking.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruce Mafaking. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mafaking swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Date.
Date scores with a punch to the head.
Mafaking tries for a takedown but Date circles away easily
letting Date counter with a right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Bruce Mafaking has been cut.#T1#
Date keeps the fight on the outside.
A nice side step and Date releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A shot to the body from Mafaking misses
and Date counters with a stiff right hand.
Mafaking with a lazy takedown attempt
and Date counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mafaking misses with an uppercut
and Date counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mafaking swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little jabbing left from Date on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A big left from Mafaking misses.
Mafaking ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A looping hook to the body misses from Date. Mafaking does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mafaking shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Date but Date pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T2#
Mafaking tries to clinch
and Date counters with a stiff right hand.
Mafaking is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mafaking is defended easily by Date.
Date let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Mafaking.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mafaking cracks Date with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Date looking for a sweep but Mafaking has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Mafaking misses with a head shot.#T3#
Mafaking punching from mount but Date doing a good job of avoiding damage. #SUB#
Mafaking wants to finish this one by submission but Date is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Mafaking.
Mafaking looking to ground and pound but Date is blocking nicely.
Mafaking can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Date is looking to escape.
Date working to try and regain half guard.
Date wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Mafaking.
Mafaking 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.
Date can't escape the position. #T4#
Mafaking 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.
Mafaking controlling the position easily from mount.
Poor strikes thrown by Mafaking there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help! #SUB#
Mafaking working for a submission but Date is keeping him at bay.
Date can't escape the position. #SUB#
Mafaking throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Date has his hands clasped together but Mafaking breaks the hold and Date is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Mafaking!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bruce Mafaking!
Bruce Mafaking retains his lightweight title!
Bruce Mafaking thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: FF 8
Date: Oct 27, 2017

#R1#
Date bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pernadez walks into a jab.
Pernadez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Date moves away.
A shot to the body from Pernadez misses
and Date cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pernadez tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Date counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pernadez thinking.
A jab from Pernadez misses.
Date moves out of range of the strikes.
Pernadez throws a right hand that misses
and Date counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Date lands with a good body shot.
Pernadez drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CL2#
Date closes the distance and pushes Pernadez back into the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pernadez throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Date blocks it with crossed arms.
A short body shot lands from Date as the two fighters clinch.
Pernadez is breathing heavily.
Date works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Date holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Date as the two fighters clinch.
A short right from Date.
Pernadez looking to throw knees to the head but Date is blocking nicely.
Date lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Date lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Date taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Date lands an uppercut.
Pernadez trying to land knees to the body.
Date content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Date scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Date gets through Pernadez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Date throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pernadezs head.
Date works on Pernadez's body with a couple of short punches.
Date working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Date creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Pernadez's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Pernadez drops to his knees and Date pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rokuya Date!

Event: IFC19
Date: Oct 14, 2017

#R1#
Samaritan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Date counter with a right hand.
Samaritan misses with a takedown
and Date counters with a nice uppercut.
Samaritan with a poor takedown
and Date counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rokuya Date has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Savage Samaritan.#KD#
Date feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Samaritan sprawling to the canvas! Samaritan rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Date finish him?! #ROC#
Samaritan is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Samaritan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Date counters with a big right hand! Oh Samaritan is in trouble here! Date follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

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

Event: FF 4
Date: Sep 29, 2017

#R1#
Date keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Embalmer fails with the takedown
letting Date counter with a right hand.
Embalmer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Date's coach down at Gizmo's Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Date's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Egyptian Embalmer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Embalmer goes for a double leg but Date avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Date continues to drive forward.
A nice side step and Date releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Embalmer fails with the takedown
and Date counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Embalmer seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Date leaves Embalmer with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Date! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Date displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Embalmer throws out the jab.
Date throws out a counter right but Embalmer avoids it with no problem.#TD#
Embalmer is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Date's half guard.
Date tries to roll over but Embalmer keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB#
Embalmer seems to be working for a kimura but Date defends the submission attempt.
Embalmer throwing shots but Date is blocking nicely.
Date wants to improve his position but Embalmer is controlling well. #SUB#
Embalmer is trying for a kimura here. Date looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Embalmer wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Egyptian Embalmer!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Egyptian Embalmer waved his t-shirt featuring Ace of Spades Clothing's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: TNR 2
Date: Sep 12, 2017

#R1#
Embalmer misses with a leg kick
and Date counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#TD#
Embalmer looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Date!
Embalmer definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Embalmer is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Date is trying to escape and Embalmer transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Date is forced to tap! Nice work there by Embalmer! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Egyptian Embalmer!
Egyptian Embalmer took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Ace of Spades Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: Fight Nights 6: Sodoma
Date: Aug 28, 2017

#R1#
Boucher tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Date defends well and Boucher ends up having to push Date into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Date looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Boucher bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jab by Date.
Date uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boucher.
Boucher has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gizmo's Gym in the buildup to the fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Date. Boucher does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD#
Boucher shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boucher not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Boucher trying to control the position from guard on top but Date is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Date looking for a sweep. Not yet Date, not yet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Date can do anything to dispel that myth.
Boucher pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Date is keeping the position for now.
Date keeping moving, preventing Boucher from controlling successfully.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Boucher stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Date swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Date being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Horrible takedown attempt by Boucher or perhaps it was just good defense by Date, which made it look bad.
Boucher looks for a takedown but Date sprawls well.
A little jabbing left from Date on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Boucher. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Date scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Boucher slips under a jab.
It looked like Boucher was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T3#
Boucher doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Date counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#
It looks like Bobby Boucher has been cut.
Boucher misses with a hook
and Date counters with a stiff right hand.
Date looks to throw the jab but Boucher is out of range.
Jab from Boucher.
Date lands with a hook. Boucher tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #TD#
Date gets caught napping as Boucher dives in and scores a takedown. Date manages to retain guard.
Boucher trying to control the position from guard on top but Date is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Boucher trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boucher trying to control the position from guard on top but Date is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boucher is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Date is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Rokuya Date will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bobby Boucher's cut.
That's time! Boucher's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Boucher misses with a hook
letting Date counter with a right hand.
Boucher throws a poor cross that misses
and Date counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Boucher scores with a nice head shot.
Boucher misses with a body punch
and Boucher takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Boucher slips under a jab.
Boucher is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boucher fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Date avoids it really well and circles away.#T1#
Boucher waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Date.
Boucher avoids the body shot from Date.
Boucher attempts a counter takedown but Date avoids it well and moves away.
Boucher throws a predictable looking body shot
and Date counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Date connects with a body shot that sends Boucher's belly button to the back.
Boucher throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Date connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Date throws a body shot but no joy.
Boucher misses with a shot to the body
and Date counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Donk. Date catches Boucher right on the button with a cross.#TD#
Boucher drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boucher wants to control but Date is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Boucher is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Date looks calm but he's in trouble here. Boucher gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Date is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Boucher lets go of the hold and Date can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bobby Boucher!
Post fight, an emotional Bobby Boucher said 'My momma don't know I'm here, so will you please not tell her so she don't get mad cuz I like the fighting and the hand slapping. '.

Event: IFC 11: Bloodsport
Date: Aug 12, 2017

#R1#
Date lands with a shot to the body.
Date fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Date scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jab, jab by Date - just one landing.
Pacheco misses with a body shot.
Pacheco throws a jab but it's blocked by Date.
Despite the aggression on Date's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Pacheco throws a shot from downtown. Date moves away and avoids it.
Date lands with an overhand left.
Date lands with a straight right. Pacheco didn't see that one coming.
Date jabs Pacheco to the body, keeping him at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pacheco ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Date moves away.
Date looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Pacheco pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Date appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Pacheco tries to move into range but Date moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Date digs a good body shot into Pacheco's ribs.
Bobby Pacheco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Date lands with a straight right. Pacheco didn't see that one coming.
Pacheco misses with a looping right.#T1#
Date darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Date looks to land a right hand but Pacheco moved out of range.#KD2#
Date lands a big right hand that sends Pacheco crashing to the mat! Date stays standing though and waves Pacheco back to his feet!#ROC2#
Pacheco is rocked!
BAM! Date delivers a spinning backfist that drops Pacheco like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Rokuya Date!

Event: IFC Wednesday Night Fights #7
Date: Aug 02, 2017

#R1##TD2#
Mafaking looking to score a takedown here. Date is defending well but Mafaking drives through and ends up in Date's guard.#SUB2#
Mafaking is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Mafaking wants to control from the top but Date keeps moving.
Date definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mafaking tries to free his leg and advance position but Date is retaining full guard.
Mafaking trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mafaking pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Date is keeping the position for now.
Mafaking throwing strikes from guard but Date blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mafaking trying to control but Date is working from the bottom.
Mafaking postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mafaking throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Date works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mafaking has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Mafaking wants to control from the top but Date keeps moving.
Mafaking throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mafaking wants to control from the top but Date keeps moving.
Mafaking showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Date preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Date keeping moving, preventing Mafaking from controlling successfully.
Mafaking stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Date swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Date being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mafaking advances to half guard.
Date is trying to get back to full guard.
Mafaking thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mafaking sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Date defending well though. #SUB2#
Mafaking is looking for a kimura but Date is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mafaking to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Mafaking is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Date is just riding it out for now. Mafaking eventually gives up the hold.
Mafaking throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T3#
Mafaking throwing shots but Date is blocking nicely.
Mafaking trying to control the pace.
Mafaking thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB2#
Mafaking seems to be working for a kimura but Date defends the submission attempt.
Mafaking wants to control but Date is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Mafaking is trying for a kimura here. Date looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Mafaking wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bruce Mafaking!
Bruce Mafaking is the new lightweight champion!
Bruce Mafaking seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: IFC Wednesday Night Fights #5
Date: Jul 19, 2017

#R1##TD2#
Date gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Biszpink to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SU2#
Biszpink decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Biszpink misses with a takedown
and Date cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Biszpink misses with a takedown
and Date counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Biszpink misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Biszpink with a poor takedown #KD#
and Date counters with a nice right hand that sends Biszpink toppling to the canvas! Biszpink scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Date finish him?!#ROC#
Biszpink is rocked!
Rokuya Date has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michal Biszpink.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Date engages and cracks Biszpink with a massive lead left hook - Biszpink tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Date is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rokuya Date!
Rokuya Date retains his lightweight title!

Event: IFC6 - SAW
Date: Jul 08, 2017

#R1#
Date throws a hook to the side of Boucher's head but Boucher sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Date uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boucher.
Date throws out a counter right but Boucher avoids it with no problem.
Boucher misses with a two punch combination. #TD#
Boucher scores with a takedown into Date's guard.
Date keeping full guard, as Boucher tries to pass.
Date really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Boucher. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Boucher missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boucher trying to control but Date is working from the bottom.
Boucher wants to pass the guard but Date is keeping the position.
Boucher wants to control from the top but Date keeps moving. #T1#
Boucher postures up in Date's guard and throws a big left but Date blocks it.
Boucher won't allow Date to sweep him here.
Boucher pushing down on Date's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Boucher throwing shots but Date is blocking nicely.
Boucher wants to pass the guard but Date is defending well.
Date looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
Boucher is looking for a kimura but Date is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Boucher to get the leverage.
Boucher seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Date does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Date can do anything to dispel that myth.
Date is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Boucher trying to control from half guard but Date is working away.
Boucher is really struggling to control Date but he's trying to hold on to the position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boucher cracks a nice hook into Date's ribs.#T3#
Date moves out of range of the strikes.
Date connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Boucher momentarily.
Date displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Boucher throws out the jab.
Boucher walks into a stiff left hand from Date.
Date connects with a nice looking jab.
No joy there for Boucher, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Boucher misses with a body shot
letting Date counter with a right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Bobby Boucher has been cut.
Boucher uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Date.
Boucher swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T4#
A shot to the body from Boucher misses
and Boucher takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Date rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Boucher connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Boucher tries for a takedown but Date circles away easily
and Date counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Date just misses with a punch to the body.
Date misses with a straight right.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boucher swings widly with a right hand
and Date counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Boucher scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
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 Bobby Boucher will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bobby Boucher's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Boucher misses with a jab to the body
and Date counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Boucher thinking.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Boucher.
Boucher lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Date backs up against the cage.
Date throws a hook to the side of Boucher's head but Boucher sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Boucher misses with a body shot.
Date fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boucher manages to avoid it.
Boucher was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boucher falls off balance throwing a combination
and Date counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T1#
Boucher misses with a jab to the body
and Date counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Boucher with a poor takedown
and Date counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Boucher pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Boucher throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Date cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Boucher displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #TD#
Boucher changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Date looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boucher wants to control but Date is keeping him busy. #T2##SUB#
Boucher wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Date, who protects the arm well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boucher is looking to take a break and control but Date is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Boucher is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Date has escaped the position, nice work there. #T3#
Date is not content to let Boucher control the position.
Boucher postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Boucher throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Date wants to control but Boucher postures up.
Boucher wants to lay and pray for a moment but Date keeps working. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Boucher has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Boucher working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Bobby Boucher overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boucher 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.
Boucher creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Date sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Boucher misses with the ground and pound.
Date is not content to let Boucher control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Boucher is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Date knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Boucher dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bobby Boucher's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Boucher shoots in but no luck this time.
Date has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Date misses with a wild body shot.
Boucher throws a lazy right hand but Date sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Date doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Boucher misses with a right hand
enabling Date to counter with a crisp jab.
Date misses with a few strikes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boucher shoots and misses
and Date counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Date lands a slapping body shot.
Date throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Date lands a nice hook to Boucher's body. Boucher takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Boucher misses with a combination
letting Date counter with a right hand.
Boucher doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Date counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Boucher. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boucher misses with a jab to the body
and Date counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Date throws a body shot but no joy.
Rokuya Date is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Date displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Boucher.
Date throws a hook but Boucher avoids it easily.
Boucher attempts a counter takedown but Date avoids it well and moves away.
Date scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Date lands a jab to the nose.
Boucher has a takedown stuffed.#T3#
Boucher throws a right hand that misses
and Date counters with a left to the body.
Boucher misses with a left hand
and Date counters with a stiff right hand.
Boucher throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Date counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Date jabs Boucher to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Boucher ducks under a wild hook from Date.
Boucher keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boucher attempts a counter takedown but Date avoids it well and moves away.
Boucher moves out of range as Date strikes.
Boucher appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T4#
Date lunges at Boucher with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Boucher's hand.
Date misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boucher.
Date tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boucher was well out of range. Poor timing from Date.
Date throws a body punch but Boucher moves out of range.
Boucher misses with a hook
and Date counters with a stiff right hand.
Boucher has his takedown stuffed
letting Date counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rokuya Date really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bobby Boucher's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
Boucher lands a glancing blow to the side of Date's head.
Boucher falls off balance throwing a combination
and Date connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Date lands a jab.
Boucher tries for a takedown but Date circles away easily
and Date counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boucher throws a lazy uppercut
and Date makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rokuya Date seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boucher shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Date but Date pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T1#
Boucher throws a predictable looking body shot
and Date counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Boucher ducks under a wild hook from Date.
Date bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Boucher's head backwards.
Boucher throws a poor cross that misses
and Boucher takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Boucher swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Date counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Boucher swings away with a body shot that misses
and Date counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Boucher tries for a takedown but Date circles away easily
and Date counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC2#
Boucher is rocked!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Boucher. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boucher throws an off balance right hand
and Date counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Oh Boucher is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Boucher fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Boucher seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boucher misses with a takedown
and Date connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Date digs a good hook to Boucher's body. #T3#
Boucher with a poor takedown
and Date counters with a nice uppercut.
A jab from Date misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Date, as that shot connected.
Boucher throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Boucher takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Date takes one on the button.
Boucher tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Date was well out of range. Poor timing from Boucher.
Date let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Boucher looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Date throws the left hand but Boucher avoids the punch easily.#T4#
Boucher throws the left hand but Date avoids the punch easily.
Boucher throws a predictable looking body shot
and Date counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Boucher shoots in looking for a takedown but Date manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Boucher's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Date swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice shot lands for Date.
Boucher swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Date 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!
Boucher swings away with a body shot that misses
and Date counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rokuya Date dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Bobby Boucher's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Date thuds a left hand into Boucher's body.
Boucher lands with a nice body punch.
Date looks to throw the jab but Boucher is out of range.
Boucher takes a swing at Date's ribcage but misses.
Date misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Date misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Boucher was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Date.
Boucher misses with a hook to the body
and Date cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Date is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Boucher. #T1#
Date swings for the body but Boucher moves out of range.
Boucher goes for a double leg but Date avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Date continues to drive forward.
Boucher misses with an uppercut. Date saw that one coming.
Date has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Date throws out a powerful jab.
Date dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Date lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T2#
Boucher shoots in and drives through. Date sprawls well.
Date let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Date misses the shot to the body.
Boucher throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Date counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Date throws a hook but Boucher blocks it.
Boucher takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Date keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Boucher misses with an uppercut
and Date counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
A lazy left from Boucher finds it's target.
A big right from Boucher misses.
Boucher misses with a hook
and Date counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Boucher displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Date throws out the jab.
Boucher attempts a counter takedown but Date avoids it well and moves away.#TD#
Boucher manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Date on his heels. He'll look to pass Date's guard now, I'm sure.
Date looking to hit a scissor sweep but Boucher is one step ahead there.
Boucher has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Boucher is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T4##SUB#
Boucher thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Date looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boucher trying to control but Date is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boucher pushing down on Date's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Boucher prevents Date from improving his position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rokuya Date comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Date 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 46:48
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 46:48
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 46:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rokuya Date!
Rokuya Date is the new lightweight champion!

Event: Island Aspire 6
Date: Jun 24, 2017

#R1#
Date connects with a good right hand that stumbles Samaritan. Samaritan circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Samaritan with a lazy takedown attempt
and Date counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Samaritan with a poor takedown
and Date counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC2#
Samaritan is rocked!
Date looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Samaritan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Date to counter with a crisp jab.
Oh Samaritan 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 Savage Samaritan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Samaritan has his takedown stuffed
and Date counters with a left to the body.
Samaritan seems to have got his legs back now.
Date moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Samaritan with a poor takedown
and Date counters with a nice body shot.
Samaritan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Date counters with a left to the body.
Samaritan is breathing heavily.#T1##KD2#
Date sends Samaritan crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Date is motioning to the referee to let Samaritan up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Samaritan shoots and misses
letting Date counter with a right hand.
Samaritan shoots and misses
and Date counters with a big left hand that crumples Samaritan! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rokuya Date!

Event: Aspire Island 2
Date: Jun 10, 2017

#R1#
Date slaps away a takedown attempt from Fawce, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Fawce pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A quick step to the side and Date tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fawce tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Date was well out of range. Poor timing from Fawce.
Fawce misses with a low kick.
Fawce with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fawce misses with a takedown attempt - Date sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Max Fawce 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.
Date avoids the body shot from Fawce.
A little feinted left hand from Date on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Date definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Date avoids the body shot from Fawce.
Date throwing a counter right hand but Fawce manages to avoid it.
Fawce stuns Date with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T1#
Fawce tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Date defends well and Fawce ends up having to push Date into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Rokuya Date has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Fawce.
Date stuffs the takedown attempt from Fawce. Fawce gets slowly back to his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Date on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fawce doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fawce is looking to clinch but Date is avoiding it.
Nice uppercut lands for Date. That snapped Fawce's head back.
Fawce throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Date misses with a looping left.
Fawce closes the distance looking to clinch
and Date counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Date throws the left hand but Fawce avoids the punch easily.
Fawce moves in looking to clinch but Date pushes him off.
An attempted straight right counter from Date misses the target.
Date slips a straight right by Fawce.
Date is looking to counter punch.
Date cracks Fawce with an open hand slap.
Fawce throws a body punch but Date moves out of range.
A clash of legs there as Date blocks the low kick.
Date misses with a hook.
Fawce ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Date moves away.#T3#
Fawce throws a head kick that misses.
A shot to the liver by Date. Beautiful body shot.
Fawce misses with a looping left.
Date is looking to counter punch.
Fawce misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Date.
Fawce darts in trying to clinch
and Date counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Date ducks under a wild hook from Fawce.
Date steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fawce.
Date seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Fawce fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Date manages to avoid it.#T4#
Date feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Fawces jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Fawce looks to score with a jab to the body but Date is just out of range.
A low kick from Fawce misses #KD#
and Date counters with a crisp right hand that drops Fawce! Date lets Fawce back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#
Fawce is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Max Fawce has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Date circles away from the clinch attempt
and Date counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rokuya Date!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 03, 2017

#R1#
Mctwister misses with a body shot
and Date counters with a three punch combo that has Mctwister backing up. Mctwister nods at Date to acknowledge the strikes.
Mctwister tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Date paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mctwister with a lazy takedown attempt
and Date counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Date avoids the head kick by Mctwister.
An attempted straight right counter from Date misses the target.#TD2#
Mctwister closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Date to the mat! Date manages to get full guard.
Mctwister wants to control from the top but Date keeps moving.
Date has his hands on Mctwister's head, controlling the position.
Mctwister loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1#
Mctwister sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Date working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mctwister.
Mctwister trying to control but Date is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mctwister gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Date connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mctwister shoots in for a double leg but Date sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rokuya Date has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nip Mctwister.#TD2#
Mctwister fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Date sprawls well initially but Mctwister persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Date is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Mctwister seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Mctwister 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.
Mctwister is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Date! #T3#
Mctwister throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Date is working to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Mctwister looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Date knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mctwister on the ground.#SUB2#
Mctwister is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Date has managed to escape the submission attempt. #T4#
Mctwister lands a heavy elbow.
Mctwister lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Date hang on?#SUB2#
Mctwister wants to finish this one by submission but Date is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Mctwister.
Date tries to control Mctwister's body but Mctwister pushes him off. Date squirms to his side and now Mctwister has his back!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Date is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Mctwister gets his way!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nip Mctwister 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#
Mctwister shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Date counters with a left to the body.
Nip Mctwister is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mctwister falls off balance throwing a combination
and Date counters with a nice body shot.
Mctwister tries to clinch but Date moves away
and Date cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Date lands a nice shot that snaps Mctwister's head back.
Date swats away the attempt to clinch by Mctwister.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Date lands with a shot to the body. #T1#
Mctwister ducks right into an uppercut from Date.
Date connects with a crisp jab.
Date scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mctwister doesn't seem bothered though.
Date stuffs the takedown.
Mctwister is breathing heavily.
Mctwister wants to clinch but Date slips to the side
and Date counters with a straight right hand.
Mctwister goes for a double leg but Date avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Date continues to drive forward.
Date seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Rokuya Date has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nip Mctwister.
Mctwister takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mctwister fails with the takedown
and Date counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Date connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mctwister momentarily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Date, as that shot connected. #ROC#
Mctwister is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mctwister swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Date is looking for a counter combo.
Mctwister tried to score with a low kick but Date checks it.
Date was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Mctwister takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mctwister is still on wobbly legs! Can Date finish him?
Mctwister misses with a takedown
and Date counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Date scores with the left hand. Mctwister knows he should have avoided that one. #T3#
Mctwister tries to clinch
enabling Date to counter with a crisp jab.
Mctwister with a lazy takedown attempt
and Date counters with a straight that turns Mctwister's legs to rubber! Date pushes forward with more strikes and Mctwister goes down, battered and bloody! That's a wrap folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rokuya Date!

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