Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: IFC82: Murhaa v Jones
Date: Dec 05, 2018

#R1#
Tessier showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sexyama.
A quick step to the side and Tessier tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tessier throws the kick towards the body but Sexyama avoids it.
Sexyama throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tessier misses with a looping left.
Tessier ducks under a wild hook from Sexyama.
And Tessier counters with a quick kick to the body but Sexyama blocks it.
Tessier scores with a leg kick.
Sexyama looks to land a right hand but Tessier moved out of range.
Tessier lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tessier lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sexyama circles away quickly and effectively.
Tessier bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sexyama misses with a wild combination.
Tessier thows a body kick. Sexyama tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Tessier fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
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 looping hook to the body misses from Tessier. Sexyama does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Sexyama throws a one two combo.
Sexyama throws out a loose jab but Tessier uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yoshihiro Sexyama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sexyama waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tessier.
A jab from Tessier does it's job there.
A good leg kick by Tessier.
Sexyama takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tessier tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sexyama is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sexyama tries to move into range but Tessier moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sexyama throws an overhand right that lands on Tessier's shoulder, as Tessier tries to avoid the shot.
Sexyama is looking to score with low kicks.
Sexyama swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sexyama swings widly with a right hand
enabling Tessier to counter with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tessier pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sexyama is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sexyama with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tessier counters with an outside leg kick.
Tessier listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sexyama misses with a hook
and Tessier counters with an inside leg kick. #T2#
Tessier misses with a straight left.
Sexyama 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.
Tessier lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tessier fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sexyama has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sexyama misses with a lunging right hand
and Tessier counters with a body kick that stops Sexyama in his tracks momentarily.
Tessier is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Tessier bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Sexyama is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Sexyama looks winded!#CL#
Tessier clinches.
Sexyama wants a takedown.
Tessier scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sexyama is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tessier is defending well for now.
Sexyama misses with a hook to the ribs.
A shot in the inside from Tessier.
Tessier tries to work over Sexyama's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A body shot lands from Tessier.
A right handed body shot lands from Tessier.
Tessier lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tessier working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T3#
Tessier lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tessier tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sexyama stalling in the clinch but Tessier improves position.
Tessier lands with a right to the head.
Tessier digs a right hand underneath Sexyama's ribcage. Sexyama let out a lung full of air as it connected.#KD#
Tessier lands a big uppercut and Sexyama is down! He's in big trouble - Tessier follows him to the mat! #ROC#
Sexyama is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tessier throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sexyama is still in real trouble! Can Tessier finish him?#SUB#
Tessier is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sexyama sees it coming and defends easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Tessier is trying to control. Sexyama wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sexyama seems to have recovered his senses.
Tessier is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Sexyama gets back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tessier sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sexyama defending well though. #T4##SUB#
Tessier is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Sexyama still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Sexyama has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Tessier regains half guard.
Tessier tries to get to full guard but Sexyama has control of the leg. #SUB#
Tessier looking for submissions off his back.
Sexyama is trying to control. Tessier wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tessier is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Tessier is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sexyama pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Tessier dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Sexyama takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tessier tries to clinch up.
Tessier scores with a shot to the body.
Tessier is looking to clinch but Sexyama is avoiding it.
Tessier showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sexyama.
Tessier doesn't manage to clinch there - Sexyama circles away.
Sexyama on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Tessier looks to land a body kick but Sexyama moved away.
Tessier is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tessier waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sexyama.
Yoshihiro Sexyama is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sexyama rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tessier moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tessier misses with a body kick.
Nick Tessier is winning the standup battle so far.
Tessier scores with a three punch combo! #CUT#
It looks like Yoshihiro Sexyama has been cut.
That kick from Tessier tenderised Sexyama's leg. Sexyama is trying to keep his angry face on.#T1#
Tessier avoids the body shot from Sexyama.
Tessier tries to clinch but Sexyama is having none of it. #TD2#
Sexyama shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB#
Tessier looking for a guillotine here but Sexyama defends easily. #SUB#
Tessier had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sexyama defends it easily.
Sexyama trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sexyama trying to control but Tessier is working from the bottom.
Tessier bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sexyama's guard. #REVR##T2#
Sexyama utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tessier wants to control from the top but Sexyama keeps moving.
Tessier is pushing down on Sexyama's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sexyama is fighting to maintain full guard but Tessier has managed to sneak the leg through.
Tessier not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tessier moves nicely into side control.
Tessier lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Sexyama down.
Tessier working the ground and pound but Sexyama is defending the strikes.
Tessier landing strikes.
Nick Tessier overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sexyama is not content to let Tessier control the position. #T3#
Tessier tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Tessier wants to control but Sexyama is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Tessier thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Tessier wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sexyama, who protects the arm well.
Sexyama is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Tessier's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Tessier 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#
Tessier is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sexyama doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tessier. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sexyama wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Tessier is looking for a kimura here.
Sexyama is trying to control but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tessier trying to control from Sexyama's half guard. Sexyama has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Tessier dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Yoshihiro Sexyama'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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Tessier bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL#
Tessier closes the distance and pushes Sexyama back into the cage.
Tessier can't find room to land a body shot as Sexyama controls the action.
Tessier tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sexyama looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sexyama blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sexyama prevents a body shot from Tessier.
Sexyama tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Tessier lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sexyama has had enough of the clinch but Tessier keeps him there for the moment.
Sexyama is working for takedown but Tessier is calmly controlling the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tessier blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tessier content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Tessier landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Sexyama takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tessier lands an uppercut.
Tessier lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tessier lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T1#
Tessier lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sexyama backwards.
A short left from Tessier. #KD#
Tessier lands a big elbow that sends Sexyama down! Sexyama recovers to guard.
Tessier postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tessier loads up on a big left hand. Sexyama felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Tessier looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Sexyama can't hide his disappointment, as Tessier celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick Tessier!
An out of breath Nick Tessier thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: S02:E05 135lbs Grand Prix
Date: Nov 04, 2018

#R1#
Sexyama on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sexyama throws a lazy right hand but Temirov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Temirov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#TD2#
Sexyama closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Temirov did well to prevent Sexyama getting side control.
Sexyama is trying to control. Temirov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Temirov wants to control but Sexyama is keeping busy.
My spies in 3Band MMA ($700/week) inform me that Sexyama has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Sexyama seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Temirov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Sexyama is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Temirov defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Sexyama is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Temirov has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Temirov is looking for a sweep. Sexyama is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Temirov is staying active underneath Sexyama, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Temirov wants to get back to full guard.
Sexyama tries to pass to full mount but Temirov defends it.
Sexyama stalling away here and it's allowed Temirov to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Sexyama trying to control the position from guard on top but Temirov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sexyama showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Sexyama fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Temirov to the ground. Sexyama is now in Temirov's guard.#T2#
Temirov keeping moving, preventing Sexyama from controlling successfully.
Sexyama's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Temirov wants to sweep here but Sexyama controlling him for the moment.
Sexyama stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Temirov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Temirov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Sexyama is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T3#
Temirov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Temirov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Sexyama pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Temirov is keeping the position for now.
Temirov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Sexyama's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sexyama tries to free his leg and advance position but Temirov is retaining full guard.
Sexyama trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Temirov manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Temirov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Sexyama looking to hit a scissor sweep but Temirov is one step ahead there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Sexyama has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Temirov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yoshihiro Sexyama dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Sexyama cracks Temirov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sexyama has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sexyama throws a chopping leg kick but Temirov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
As Sexyama tries to get set, Temirov tries to push him back and clinch up but Sexyama manages to avoid the attempt.
Sexyama darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sexyama moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Sexyama with a hook.#TD2#
Sexyama closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Temirov did well to prevent Sexyama getting side control.#SUB2#
Sexyama is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Sexyama controlling the action here.#T1#
Sexyama is looking to take a break and control but Temirov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Temirov looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Sexyama trying to mount his opponent but Temirov defends it.
Sexyama sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Sexyama is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Temirov is just riding it out for now. Sexyama eventually gives up the hold. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Temirov wants to get back to full guard.
Sexyama wants to lay and pray for a moment but Temirov keeps working.
Temirov is trying to control but can't.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Temirov is refusing to be controlled, as Sexyama sits in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3#
Sexyama tries to bum rush Temirov with a series of wild strikes but Temirov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Temirov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Temirov takes one to the side of the head.
Sexyama throws an overhand right that lands on Temirov's shoulder, as Temirov tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Temirov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Temirov shoots in but Sexyama avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Temirov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sexyama circles away.
Sexyama tries to counter with a clinch but Temirov shakes him off and moves away.
Sexyama lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Temirov ducks under a wild hook from Sexyama.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sexyama!
Yoshihiro Sexyama seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD2#
Sexyama shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Temirov manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Sexyama stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Temirov swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Sexyama wants to control from the top but Temirov keeps moving.
Temirov trying to control the position.
Sexyama tries to free his leg and advance position but Temirov is retaining full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sexyama postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Temirov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Temirov has his hands on Sexyama's head, controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yoshihiro Sexyama showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Sexyama throws a shot from downtown. Temirov moves away and avoids it.
Temirov needs to keep his hands up - Sexyama had a free shot at his head there.
Temirov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sexyama throws a right and a left that both miss.#TD2#
Temirov tries to sprawl but Sexyama drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Still in half guard, Sexyama seems content to control.
Temirov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sexyama.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sexyama is keen to just control but Temirov is a slippery customer.
Sexyama wants to pass the guard but Temirov is defending well.
Temirov is trying to control but can't. #T1#
Temirov is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Temirov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Sexyama is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Temirov is just riding it out for now. Sexyama eventually gives up the hold.
Yoshihiro Sexyama has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Sexyama is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Sexyama tries to pass the half guard into mount. Temirov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Temirov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Sexyama content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Temirov has locked up a guillotine! Temirov's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Sexyama is holding on here and Temirov must be using up a lot of energy. Sexyama has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Temirov gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Temir Temirov!
A very excited looking Temir Temirov rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: IFC 71: Murha v S.Heavyweight
Date: Oct 06, 2018

#R1#
Sexyama swings widly with a right hand
and Ball counters with a nice uppercut.
Sexyama throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and Ball counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Sexyama has momentary wrist control but Ball slips an elbow through the middle.
Ball is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ball throws a big elbow that misses.
Ball trying to control but Sexyama is working from the bottom.
Ball trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ball distracts Sexyama with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ball throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB#
Sexyama is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ball defends well.
Ball trying to control the position from guard on top but Sexyama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1##SUB#
Sexyama has his foot on Ball's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ball works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ball distracts Sexyama with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ball chips away with some ground and pound.
Ball lands a couple of digs.
Ball stopping the sweep attempt from Sexyama.
Ball postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #ROC2#
Sexyama is rocked!
Sexyama keeping moving, preventing Ball from controlling successfully.
Oh Sexyama is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB#
Sexyama has his foot on Ball's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ball works his way back into a safe position though.
Sexyama seems to have got his legs back now.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ball's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ball trying to control the position from guard on top but Sexyama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Sexyama is looking to sweep but instead, Ball has passed into half guard.
Ball landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ball is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Sexyama on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ball performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Sexyama actively working from the bottom here.
Ball is looking to take a break and control but Sexyama is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sexyama is looking to improve his position. #T3#
Sexyama is working hard here to advance position.
Ball wants to control but Sexyama is keeping him busy.
Sexyama is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ball scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ball takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ball has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ball connects with a nice short shot to Sexyama's temple. #SUB#
Sexyama looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ball lands with a punch from half guard. #T4#
Nice strikes from Ball there.
Ball scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ball seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sexyama does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ball drops an elbow to the side of Sexyama's head.
Ball lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Sexyama! More strikes land and this one is all over! Ball jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wrecking Ball!
A very excited looking Wrecking Ball rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: IFC MW39: Lomachenko v Chugman
Date: Sep 19, 2018

#R1#
A big left from Diaz misses.
Sexyama fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sexyama uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diaz.
Diaz ducks right into an uppercut from Sexyama.
Sexyama waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Diaz.
Sexyama avoids the head kick by Diaz.
Sexyama slips under a jab.
Sexyama is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Diaz defending well as Sexyama loads up on a big left hand.
Sexyama misses with a lunging right hand
and Diaz counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#
It looks like Yoshihiro Sexyama has been cut.
Sexyama throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Sexyama.
Diaz lands with a hook. Sexyama tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Diaz wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sexyama misses with a hook
and Diaz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diaz misses with a few strikes there. #T1#
Sexyama cracks Diaz with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A slow jab from Diaz misses its intended target.
Sexyama connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Diaz's hands.
Sexyama looks to throw the jab but Diaz is out of range.
Diaz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sexyama.
A left lands for Diaz.
Diaz throws a hook but Sexyama avoids it easily.
Sexyama shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Diaz as he jumps to the side.
Sexyama throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Diaz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Diaz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sexyama throws out the jab.
The fighters circling - Diaz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sexyama takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Diaz scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sexyama misses with a hook. Diaz ducked under it nicely.
Sexyama takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#ROC#
Sexyama is rocked!
Diaz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sexyama.
Sexyama is still on wobbly legs! Can Diaz finish him?
Diaz throws a body shot but no joy.
Sexyama seems to have recovered his senses.
Sexyama connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sexyama with a jab.#TD2#
Diaz gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Diaz is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Sexyama pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diaz is keeping the position for now.
Sexyama keeps trying to improve his position.#T3#
Sexyama forces his way into half guard.
Sexyama wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diaz keeps working.
Sexyama is pressing down on Diaz's thigh, looking to free his foot. Diaz is holding on for now.
Diaz is staying active underneath Sexyama, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sexyama trying to control from Diaz's half guard. Diaz has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #SUB#
Diaz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sexyama is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Sexyama avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sexyama stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diaz swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Sexyama trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diaz seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Diaz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sexyama accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Diaz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Sexyama from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Diaz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sexyama can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
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 Niko Diaz will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Yoshihiro Sexyama's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
The fighters circling - Sexyama throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sexyama misses with the combination.
Yoshihiro Sexyama is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Diaz lands a lovely overhand right.
Diaz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sexyama lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Diaz circles away quickly and effectively.
Sexyama slips a jab from Diaz.
A combination from Sexyama does no damage.
A big right from Diaz misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good shot there by Diaz.
Sexyama walks into a stiff left hand from Diaz.
Sexyama's jab looks to have found its range, popping Diaz under the eye.
Sexyama misses with a hook
and Diaz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Diaz misses with a body shot.
Diaz gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Diaz shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Sexyama eats them both and turns towards Diaz to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Sexyama takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sexyama takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#TD2#
Diaz gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB#
Sexyama avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Diaz keeping full guard, as Sexyama tries to pass.
Diaz wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Diaz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sexyama trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Diaz looking for a sweep. Not yet Diaz, not yet.
Diaz can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sexyama controls the pace.
Sexyama trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diaz keeping full guard, as Sexyama tries to pass.
Sexyama must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Diaz is trying to control the position but Sexyama postures up. #T3#
Diaz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Sexyama from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Diaz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sexyama.
Diaz throwing a counter right hand but Sexyama manages to avoid it.#KD#
A head kick lands from Diaz that sends Sexyama to the canvas. Sexyama tries to scramble back to his feet but Diaz brings him back down into side control.
Sexyama managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Diaz.
Diaz tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Sexyama tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Diaz presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sexyama is desperately trying to improve his position but Diaz has a good base and remains in mount.
Diaz trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Diaz punching from mount but Sexyama doing a good job of avoiding damage. #T4##SUB#
Diaz goes for an armbar but Sexyama turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Sexyama.
Diaz is trying to control the position but Sexyama postures up. #SUB#
Diaz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sexyama is aware though and is defending well.
Sexyama trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sexyama stopping the sweep attempt from Diaz.
Sexyama slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB2#
Sexyama is trying to get an arm triangle but Diaz is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Niko Diaz dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Yoshihiro Sexyama's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Sexyama throws a hook to the side of Diaz's head but Diaz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Diaz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sexyama.
Sexyama clobbers Diaz with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CUT2#
It looks like Niko Diaz has been cut.
Diaz scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A jab from Sexyama does it's job there.
Sexyama throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Diaz.
Diaz lands with a cross.
Diaz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sexyama.
Sexyama throws a series of punches but Diaz avoids them all with ease.
Sexyama throws an off balance right hand
and Diaz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Diaz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sexyama can do to turn this around?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diaz closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Sexyama! Diaz dives in looking to finish! Sexyama is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Niko Diaz!
After the big win, Niko Diaz made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Freebok (85% Laundry) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: IFC MW 36: Mayer vs Lomachenko
Date: Aug 22, 2018

#R1#
Sexyama connects with the punch.
Sexyama misses with a jab, cross combination.
Arial looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Sexyama throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Arial.
Yoshihiro Sexyama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD#
A jab-cross combination lands for Sexyama and sends Arial crashing to the mat! Sexyama follows him down to the mat - Arial regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet! #ROC#
Arial is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Dex Arial has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Sexyama is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Arial doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sexyama.
Arial is still in real trouble! Can Sexyama finish him?#SUB#
Sexyama is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Sexyama is working for a kimura but Arial is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Sexyama is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Arial defends it well.
Arial seems to have recovered his senses.
Sexyama is stalling here. Arial is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Sexyama seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Arial has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Arial working the body and head with strikes. #T1#
Sexyama avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Arial.
Sexyama looking for a sweep but Arial has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Sexyama is trying to escape the mount.
Arial postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Sexyama looks a forlorn figure.
Arial putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Sexyama is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Arial raining down hammerfists from mount.
Arial lands a big shot there that rocks Sexyama but he's holding on and managing to survive for now. #ROC2#
Sexyama is rocked!
Sexyama is trying to escape the mount.
Oh Sexyama is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2#
Arial controlling the pace for now.
Sexyama seems to have got his legs back now.
Arial raining down hammerfists from mount.
Sexyama is trying desperately to improve position.
Sexyama sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Arial is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Arial scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sexyama moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Sexyama has his foot on Arial's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Arial works his way back into a safe position though.#T3#
Sexyama working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Arial. #SUB#
Sexyama looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Arial passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Sexyama is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Arial cracks Sexyama with a big elbow.
Arial landing strikes.
Arial is looking to take a break and control but Sexyama is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Arial working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Sexyama is looking to regain half guard here but Arial keeps moving and retains side control.
Arial gets to mount! Sexyama was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. #T4#
Arial pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Arial scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Sexyama?
Arial controlling the pace for now.
Arial raining down shots from the mount!
Oooooh, big shot lands for Arial! Sexyama is hurt baaadly! Arial is firing away with more strikes - Sexyama is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dex Arial!
A relieved looking Dex Arial thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: IFC 62 Murhaa vs Jones
Date: Aug 04, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Sexyama tries to keep at a distance but Snus has taken the fight into the clinch.
Snus letting Sexyama take a breather here.
Sexyama trying to land knees to the body.
Sexyama lands with a left to the head. #BC2#
Snus breaks from the clinch.
Sexyama fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Snus stuffs the takedown attempt from Sexyama. Sexyama gets slowly back to his feet.
Sexyama slips under a jab from Snus.
Sexyama appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Snus has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Sexyama is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Yoshihiro Sexyama 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.
Snus walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A head kick misses from Sexyama.
Sexyama throws a nice looking combination but Snus bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Snus misses with a double jab #TD#
and Sexyama decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Snus's guard.#T1#
Sexyama stops Snus from standing up.
Snus keeping moving, preventing Sexyama from controlling successfully.
Snus is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sexyama 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.#ES2#
Snus kicks Sexyama off and gets to his feet.
Snus connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sexyama's hands.
Snus lands a body shot.
General Snus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Snus tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sexyama paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sexyama drops down looking for a counter takedown but Snus sprawls and moves away.
A punch lands to the side of Snus 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Snus misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T2#
Sexyama misses with the combination.
Snus tries to close the distance and clinch but Sexyama swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Snus throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sexyama feinted with a counter takedown.
Snus throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sexyama stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Snus is looking to clinch.
Sexyama keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sexyama thows a left - swing and a miss!
Snus rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sexyama moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sexyama connects with the punch.#CUT#
It looks like General Snus has been cut.
Sexyama tries to score a power double leg takedown but Snus sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sexyama somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yoshihiro Sexyama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Snus moves out of range of the leg kick from Sexyama.#T3#
Snus throws a jab but it's blocked by Sexyama. #TD#
Sexyama darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Snus is looking to escape.#SUB#
Sexyama is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Snus is just riding it out for now. Sexyama eventually gives up the hold.
Sexyama trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Sexyama is trying to work for a kimura but Snus is defending well. #T4##SUB#
Sexyama is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Sexyama keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Sexyama wants to free his trapped foot but Snus is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Snus looks like he's trying to stand up.
Snus is staying active underneath Sexyama, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #ES2#
Snus pushes Sexyama off and gets back to his feet.
Sexyama swings away with a body shot that misses
and Snus counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sexyama thinking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but General Snus will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on General Snus's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Sexyama scores with a jab to the head.
Snus takes one to the side of the head.
Snus takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sloppy strikes from Sexyama. Those never looked like landing.
Snus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sexyama fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Snus doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Snus tries to clinch but Sexyama moves out of range.
Snus throws a poor cross that misses
and Sexyama counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Snus takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Snus takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sexyama swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Snus throws a counter combo.
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!
Snus fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Snus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sexyama tried to score with a low kick but Snus checks it.
Yoshihiro Sexyama is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Sexyama throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Snus with a body punch. A glancing blow. #TD#
Sexyama closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Sexyama lands in his opponent's guard.
Sexyama is standing up over Snus. Snus looks to escape but Sexyama dives into side control. #REVB#
Sexyama tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Snus pushes Sexyama away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Sexyama gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#SUB#
Sexyama wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Snus, who protects the arm well. #T2#
Snus is trying to buck Sexyama off.#SUB#
Sexyama tries for a kimura but Snus is defending well.
Snus is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Sexyama is controlling him well.
A lull in the action here.
Sexyama wants to lay and pray for a moment but Snus keeps working. #T3##SUB#
Sexyama swings around for an armbar but Snus sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Sexyama's guard.
Snus is looking to stand up but Sexyama won't let him.
Sexyama bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Snus's guard. #REVR#
Snus wants to stand and escape but Sexyama is having none of it.
Sexyama in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Snus wants to stand up but Sexyama is controlling him.
Sexyama showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T4#
Sexyama looking to sit in guard and control but Snus gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SU2#
Snus stands and steps away. Sexyama gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Sexyama uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Snus.
Yoshihiro Sexyama is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Snus throws out a loose jab but Sexyama uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sexyama changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Snus tries to avoid it but Sexyama manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Snus to the ground. Snus escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sexyama displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Snus misses with a hook. Sexyama ducked under it nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sexyama circles away from the clinch attempt
and Sexyama counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yoshihiro Sexyama dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on General Snus's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Snus fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Snus walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sexyama lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Snus circles away quickly and effectively.
Snus misses with a wild combination.
Sexyama throws a nice looking combination but Snus bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sexyama looks to land a left hand but Snus moved out of range nicely.
Sexyama throws a lazy uppercut
and Snus makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Snus stuns Sexyama with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sexyama looks to land a left hand but Snus moved out of range nicely.
Snus lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snus's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Snus duly obliges.
Sexyama throws a low kick but it's checked well by Snus.
Snus wants to counter with a clinch but Sexyama pushes him away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Snus throws a lazy right hand but Sexyama sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sexyama misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Snus counters with a shoot takedown. Sexyama fights it but they end up in guard. #T1##SUB#
Sexyama has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Snus can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sexyama working a defensive guard here. #SUB#
Sexyama looking for a guillotine here but Snus defends easily. #SU2#
Sexyama is working an open guard so Snus takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sexyama uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Snus misses with a combination
and Sexyama counters with a straight right hand.
Sexyama swinging wildly here.
Sexyama loads up on a big right hand but Snus slips the punch.
Sexyama moves into range and connects with a jab.
Snus stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Snus bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A punch combination from Snus misses.
Snus lands a glancing blow to the side of Sexyama's head.
Snus throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Sexyama colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Snus as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Sexyama is left battered and dazed whilst Snus and his camp cheer!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). General Snus!
General Snus decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: IFC 57 Fischer vs Dali
Date: Jun 30, 2018

#R1#
A shot to the body from Sexyama misses
and Mason counters with a series of strikes. Sexyama will be more careful next time no doubt.
Sexyama throws a leg kick but Mason sees it coming and moves out of range.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Mason has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#TD#
Sexyama closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Mason wants to control but Sexyama is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mason makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mason.#SUB2#
Mason throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sexyama wants to pass the guard but Mason is keeping the position.
Mason looking for a sweep. Not yet Mason, not yet.
Mason being controlled here, momentarily.
Sexyama trying to move into half guard but instead Mason has managed to sweep!#REVB##T1#
Mason throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mason throwing strikes but missing.
Mason trying to control the position from guard on top but Sexyama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sexyama tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mason throws a big elbow that misses.
Mason throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sexyama preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mason trying to control the position from guard on top but Sexyama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Sexyama working for submissions but it's allowed Mason to get to half guard.
Mason trying to pass the guard but Sexyama defending well.
Sexyama trying to control but Mason postures up.
Mason trying to control from Sexyama's half guard. Sexyama has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Sexyama utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3#
Mason throws an elbow that misses. Sexyama uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mason's guard. Nice move by Sexyama!#REVR#
Sexyama controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Mason is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Sexyama drops back, looking for a kneebar! Mason looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Mason looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Mason! #REVB#
Sexyama is not content to let Mason control the position. #T4#
Sexyama is trying to get back to half guard.
Mason wants to stand but Sexyama is controlling his arm.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mason is looking to take a break and control but Sexyama is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sexyama is looking to reverse the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bea Mason dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Mason fails with a takedown attempt.
Mason has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sexyama throws a hook but Mason avoids it easily.
Mason slips under a jab.#TD#
Sexyama looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Mason is trying to escape back to his feet but Sexyama uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Mason is trying to control Sexyama's posture but Sexyama avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason being controlled for a moment. #T1#
Sexyama tries to move into full mount but can't pass Mason's legs.
Mason tries to buck Sexyama off but Sexyama is having none of it.
Sexyama tries to move to mount but Mason blocks the move with his legs.
Mason is trying to control Sexyama's posture but Sexyama avoids it.
Mason is looking for a sweep.
Bea Mason has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sexyama looks up at the clock and then as Mason takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Sexyama smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude! #T2#
Mason is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Sexyama off and has taken his back!
Mason tries to keep control of the position but Sexyama is staying busy.#SUB2#
Sexyama preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Mason.
Mason has the hooks in. Sexyama is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Sexyama turns into Mason and is now in his guard.
Sexyama controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Mason is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T3#
Sexyama is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Mason is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Sexyama stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mason swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Mason is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've been hearing good reports from Sexyama'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.
Sexyama sitting in guard here, content to control. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Mason throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Sexyama looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sexyama wants to pass the guard but Mason is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mason is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sexyama is stalling in the full guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yoshihiro Sexyama dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
#R3##TD#
Sexyama shoots in and bounces Mason off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#ES2#
Mason manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#TD2#
Mason successfully pulls guard.
Sexyama slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Sexyama drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Mason dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Mason passes into half guard. #T1#
Sexyama is looking to improve his position.
Sexyama avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mason.
Sexyama tries to get to full guard but Mason has control of the leg.
Mason trying to control from half guard but Sexyama is working away. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sexyama wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Sexyama actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Sexyama looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mason trying to control the action but Sexyama is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mason thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB2#
Mason is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sexyama doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mason. #T3#
Sexyama has a hand on Mason's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Mason takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Sexyama manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB2#
Mason is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sexyama has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sexyama tries to get to full guard but Mason has control of the leg. #T4#
Mason trying to mount his opponent but Sexyama defends it.
Mason wants to take a breather but Sexyama is having none of it.
Sexyama is looking to improve his position.
Mason seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sexyama does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Mason is looking for a kimura but Sexyama is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mason to get the leverage.
Mason trying to control from half guard but Sexyama is working away.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bea Mason!
Bea Mason made sure to mention his sponsor, IniTech Nutrition in his post fight interview.

Event: IFC MW 30 Gellar vs Sainty
Date: Jun 06, 2018

#R1#
Tyson doesn't manage to clinch there - Sexyama circles away.
Sexyama feints the counter takedown.
A swing and a miss from Sexyama.#CL#
Tyson clinches up with Sexyama and pushes him back against the cage.
Tyson has a couple of punches blocked by Sexyama. #BC#
Tyson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sexyama looks to throw the jab but Tyson is out of range. #CL2#
Sexyama gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tyson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tyson.
Tyson working aggressively here.
Sexyama jumps guard but Tyson stands there with Sexyama around his waist. Sexyama gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sexyama wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sexyama blocks an elbow strike.
Tyson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Our sources have told us that Tyson has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Sexyama is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tyson. #BC#
Tyson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sexyama has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Tyson is landing a low percentage of strikes.#CL#
Tyson clinches with his opponent. #T1#
Tyson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sexyama or not.
Tyson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tyson lands a right hand. #KD#
Tyson connects with a massive knee from the clinch and Sexyama goes down! Tyson jumps into full mount looking to finish! #ROC#
Sexyama is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Yoshihiro Sexyama has been cut.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tyson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Sexyama is still in real trouble! Can Tyson finish him?
Sexyama seems to have recovered his senses.
Sexyama manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB2#
Sexyama is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tyson pulls his head out easily. #T2#
Sexyama works his way to full guard. Good work.
Tyson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sexyama swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Sexyama looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Sexyama throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Tyson escapes and throws Sexyama's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Sexyama is trying to work for a sweep but Tyson has mounted him!#T3#
Tyson is landing with some decent strikes but Sexyama is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Tyson controlling the position easily from mount.
Sexyama is in all sorts of trouble here. #SUB#
Tyson working for a guillotine from mount but Sexyama is in no mood to give up.
Sexyama is in all sorts of trouble here.
Sexyama wants to control but Tyson is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Tyson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Sexyama can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Sexyama is squirming around, avoiding Tyson's attempts to control the action.
Sexyama is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Tyson is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Sexyama is surviving well by controlling Tyson's body position as best he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Tyson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yoshihiro Sexyama'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.
#R2#
Sexyama swings widly with a right hand #KD#
and Tyson counters with a series of strikes that sends Sexyama to the canvas! Tyson follows down into guard, looking to finish the fight!
Tyson won't allow Sexyama to sweep him here.
Tyson pushes down on Sexyama's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Still in half guard, Tyson seems content to control.
Sexyama wants to get back to full guard but Tyson has mounted him!
Sexyama is looking to improve his position but Tyson isn't that keen on the idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Tyson content just to control the position here. #T1#
Tyson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Tyson lands a couple of good shots and Sexyama has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Sexyama tries to escape the position. #T2##SUB#
Sexyama defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Tyson's arms.
Tyson controls the position.#SUB#
Sexyama defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Sexyama can't escape the position. #T3#
Sexyama is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
What can Sexyama do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Sexyama tries to roll but Tyson sticks to his back.
Sexyama keeps trying to improve his position.
Sexyama is still trying to improve position.
Sexyama turns into Tyson and is now in his guard. #SUB#
Tyson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sexyama trying to control but Tyson is working from the bottom. #T4#
Sexyama stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tyson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sexyama wants to control from the top but Tyson keeps moving.
Sexyama must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sexyama looking to sit in guard and control but Tyson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Tyson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Yoshihiro Sexyama'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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Sexyama misses with a low kick.
Sexyama throws a jab when Tyson was well out of range.
Tyson is looking to clinch.
Tyson is looking to clinch.
Tyson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tyson wants to clinch.
Sexyama lunges at Tyson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tyson's hand.
The crowd cheers as Tyson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sexyama doesn't seem phased though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD2#
Sexyama drops Tyson with a left and a right! Oh, Tyson is hurt - Sexyama dives into side control looking to finish! #ROC2#
Tyson is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Frank Tyson 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!
You can see the frustration on Tyson's face as Sexyama controls the position.
Oh Tyson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tyson regains half guard.
Tyson seems to have got his legs back now.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sexyama lands a nice short elbow.
Frank Tyson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Tyson tries to kick Sexyama off but Sexyama keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Sexyama trying to control the action but Tyson is working from the bottom.
Tyson is looking to control Sexyama's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tyson avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Tyson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sexyama pulls his head out easily.
Tyson is not content to let Sexyama control the position.
Sexyama takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Sexyama tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tyson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Sexyama 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.
Sexyama controlling the action here.#SUB2#
Sexyama is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tyson is just riding it out for now. Sexyama eventually gives up the hold. #T3##SUB#
Tyson actively working from the bottom here.
Sexyama wants to take a breather but Tyson is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Tyson has closed the distance and engaged Sexyama in a clinch.
Tyson tries to throw a body punch but Sexyama avoids it by throwing Tyson back against the cage. #BC#
Tyson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tyson checks a leg kick.#CL#
Tyson takes the fight into the clinch.
Tyson with an attempt at a knee that misses. #T4#
Tyson has Sexyama pressed against the cage, preventing Sexyama from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tyson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC#
Tyson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sexyama swings away with a leg kick that misses.#CL#
Tyson takes the fight into the clinch.
Sexyama stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tyson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sexyama can do to turn this around?
Sexyama tries to break the clinch but Tyson is controlling the position.
Sexyama wants a takedown.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tyson.
Yoshihiro Sexyama has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sexyama softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sexyama is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Tyson is keeping busy.
Sexyama takes a knee right on the jaw!
Frank Tyson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Tyson tightens his grip and picks Sexyama up, before dumping him to the ground. Sexyama manages to land in guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Yoshihiro Sexyama.
I think Tyson 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: IFC MW 27 Rasputin V Seventeen
Date: May 16, 2018

#R1#
Bogard scores with a nice strike.
Bogard lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sexyama tries to bum rush Bogard with a series of wild strikes but Bogard uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bogard's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sexyama under the eye.
Sexyama getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sexyama uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bogard.
Sexyama drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bogard sprawls and moves away.#KD2#
Bogard lands a big head kick that sends Sexyama tumbling to the mat! Bogard takes a step backwards and waves Sexyama back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Sexyama is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Yoshihiro Sexyama has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sexyama is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Bogard Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Sexyama is out cold, face down on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Terry Bogard!
Terry Bogard gave a mention to IniTech Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: IFC MW 24 Kirby VS Touchard
Date: Apr 25, 2018

#R1#
Kirby takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sexyama misses with a straight right.
Kirby went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Sexyama lands a nice shot that snaps Kirby's head back.
Kirby lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kirby moves into range and lands a nice body kick. #CL2#
Sexyama clinches.
A frustrated look appears on Kirby's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sexyama has Kirby pressed against the cage, preventing Kirby from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sexyama tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kirby just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kirby tries to break the clinch but Sexyama is controlling the position.
Sexyama's coach down at 3Band MMA ($800/week) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Sexyama's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Sexyama is looking to take this one to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Kirby manages to break the clinch.
Sexyama misses with a straight left.
Sexyama sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Sexyama stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kirby.#T1#
Sexyama throws a jab but it's blocked by Kirby.
We've been hearing reports that Kirby has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Sexyama tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sexyama lands with a hook. Kirby tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sexyama fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kirby thinks about countering with a body kick.
Vincenzo Kirby has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yoshihiro Sexyama.
Sexyama looks to land a combination but Kirby avoids it well.
Sexyama looks to land a right hand but Kirby moved out of range.
Sexyama stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kirby.
Sexyama takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kirby lands a head kick!
Sexyama misses with a two punch combination.
Kirby throws a big counter combination but Sexyama scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
No joy there for Sexyama, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kirby.
Kirby checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sexyama throws a hook but Kirby avoids it easily.
Sexyama misses with a hook
and Kirby makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Sexyama throws a looping overhand right but Kirby ducks down to avoid it.
Yoshihiro Sexyama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sexyama throws a right hand that Kirby ducks under and follows up with a left that Kirby also avoids with ease.
Kirby turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kirby.
Sexyama is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Kirby fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kirby dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sexyama. That did some damage!
Kirby avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kirby thows a body kick. Sexyama tries to catch it but that hurt him. #TD#
Kirby shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Sexyama manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#T3#
Kirby trying to control but Sexyama is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Sexyama is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kirby is aware though and is defending well.
Sexyama looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kirby wants to control from the top but Sexyama keeps moving.
Kirby will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Kirby content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Sexyama has locked up a guillotine! Sexyama's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Kirby is holding on here and Sexyama must be using up a lot of energy. Kirby has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Sexyama gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Yoshihiro Sexyama!

Event: IFC 44
Date: Mar 31, 2018

#R1#
Koniezko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sexyama is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Koniezko.
We've been hearing reports that Sexyama has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Sexyama throws a combination that misses
and Koniezko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Koniezko lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #CUT2#
It looks like Yoshihiro Sexyama has been cut.#CL2#
Koniezko darts in and clinches Sexyama up against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Koniezko.#TD#
Sexyama is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Koniezko can't fight it off and eventually Sexyama manages to take the fight to the floor. Koniezko looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Sexyama throws an elbow that misses. Koniezko uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sexyama's guard. Nice move by Koniezko!#REVB#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Koniezko sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Koniezko avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T1##SUB#
Sexyama is looking for a triangle but Koniezko pushes his legs off easily.
Koniezko would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB#
Koniezko got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sexyama has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Koniezko has managed to get both his arms back between Sexyama's legs - danger averted.
Sexyama is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Sexyama seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Koniezko wants to get back to his feet.
Sexyama passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Koniezko!
Sexyama can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Koniezko is looking to escape. #T3#
Sexyama looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB#
Sexyama jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Koniezko is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Koniezko and Sexyama has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission. #SUB#
Sexyama thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Sexyama trying to control the position but Koniezko is working away. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Sexyama working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Koniezko is pushing Sexyama's head away, looking to escape. Sexyama manages to hold on to the position though.#SUB#
Sexyama is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Koniezko knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Koniezko felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Sexyama tries for a kimura but Koniezko is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Sascha Koniezko will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Yoshihiro Sexyama's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
A combination from Koniezko does no damage.
Yoshihiro Sexyama is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sexyama throws a big shot that misses.
A little jabbing left from Koniezko on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sexyama walks into a left hand. #KD2#
Koniezko lands a left and a right that send Sexyama crashing to the mat, dazed. Koniezko thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
Sexyama is rocked!#KD2#
Koniezko feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Sexyama sprawling to the canvas! Sexyama rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Koniezko finish him?!
Oh Sexyama is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Koniezko on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #CL2#
Koniezko clinches with his opponent.
Koniezko lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sexyama tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Koniezko's elbow.
Sexyama trying to control the position but instead, Koniezko has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sexyama into the cage.
Sexyama lands a shoulder strike. #BC#
Sexyama breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sexyama get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Sexyama stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Koniezko runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sascha Koniezko!
Sascha Koniezko decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: IFC 42
Date: Mar 17, 2018

#R1#
Sexyama throws a hook to the side of Embolo's head but Embolo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sexyama throws a lazy right hand but Embolo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A jab from Sexyama misses.
Embolo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sexyama displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Sexyama throws a right and a left that Embolo avoids nicely.
Sexyama dives in for a single leg takedown but Embolo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Embolo attempts a counter takedown but Sexyama avoids it well and moves away.
Sexyama throws a leg kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Sexyama misses.
Embolo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Sexyama jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sloppy strikes from Sexyama. Those never looked like landing.
Embolo drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sexyama sprawls and moves away.
Embolo moves out of range of the strikes.
Embolo tries to counter with a takedown but Sexyama is quick to defend against it.#T1#
Sexyama misses with a looping left.
Embolo attempts a counter takedown but Sexyama avoids it well and moves away.
Sexyama throws a looping overhand right but Embolo ducks down to avoid it.
Embolo ducks under a wild hook from Sexyama.
Embolo tries to counter with a takedown but Sexyama is quick to defend against it.
Embolo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Yoshihiro Sexyama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sexyama lands with a hook. Embolo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sexyama will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sexyama 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.
Sexyama swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Embolo drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sexyama sprawls and moves away.
Sexyama throws a hook but Embolo avoids it easily.
Embolo attempts a counter takedown but Sexyama avoids it well and moves away.#T2#
Sexyama tests Embolo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sexyama cracks a nice hook into Embolo's ribs.
Embolo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sexyama.
Embolo feinted with a counter takedown.
Sexyama attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Embolo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Embolo blocks the body kick.
Embolo attempts a counter takedown but Sexyama avoids it well and moves away.
Sexyama will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Embolo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A slow jab from Sexyama misses its intended target.
Embolo tries to counter with a takedown but Sexyama is quick to defend against it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sexyama fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Embolo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Yoel Embolo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yoshihiro Sexyama.#T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Sexyama misses the target.
Embolo drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sexyama sprawls and moves away.
Sexyama misses with a straight right.
Sexyama fails with the takedown.
Sexyama tries to close the distance and clinch up but Embolo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Embolo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Embolo checks the leg kick nicely there.
Embolo feinted with a counter takedown.
Sexyama shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Embolo as he avoids it easily.
Sexyama jabbing away but nothing is landing.
No luck for Sexyama with that takedown attempt.
Embolo attempts a counter takedown but Sexyama avoids it well and moves away.#T4#
Sexyama tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Embolo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Embolo avoids the body shot from Sexyama. #TD2#
Sexyama darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Embolo misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Sexyama passes to full mount!
Sexyama blocks Embolo's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Embolo is working to get back to half guard.
Embolo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sexyama on the ground.
Sexyama looking to control but Embolo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sexyama blocks Embolo's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Poor strikes thrown by Sexyama there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yoshihiro Sexyama 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#
Sexyama jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Embolo stuffs the takedown.
Embolo drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sexyama sprawls and moves away.
Sexyama fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Embolo avoids it really well and circles away.
Sexyama throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Embolo.
Sexyama jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Embolo attempts a counter takedown but Sexyama avoids it well and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Embolo moves out of range as Sexyama strikes.
Sexyama shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Embolo eats them both and turns towards Sexyama to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Embolo moves out of range as Sexyama strikes.
Embolo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T1#
Sexyama throws a shot from downtown. Embolo moves away and avoids it.
Sexyama fails with an attempt to clinch.
Embolo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A swing and a miss from Sexyama.
Embolo tries to counter with a takedown but Sexyama is quick to defend against it.
Embolo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Embolo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Embolo feinted with a counter takedown.
Sexyama tries to close the distance and clinch but Embolo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sexyama loads up on a big right hand but Embolo slips the punch.
Embolo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Sexyama loads up on a big right hand but Embolo slips the punch.
Embolo drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sexyama sprawls and moves away.
Sexyama fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T2#
Sexyama digs a good body shot into Embolo's ribs.
Sexyama loads up on a big right hand but Embolo slips the punch.
Embolo attempts a counter takedown but Sexyama avoids it well and moves away.
Sexyama is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.#CL2#
Sexyama closes the distance and pushes Embolo back into the cage.
Sexyama is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Embolo to keep the fight standing.
Yoel Embolo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yoshihiro Sexyama.
Sexyama looking to slow down the pace here.
Sexyama is pressed up against the cage. Embolo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sexyama down to the mat. Sexyama avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Yoel Embolo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Embolo takes one to the side of the head.
Sexyama throws the left hand but Embolo avoids the punch easily.
Embolo feinted with a counter takedown.#T3#
Sexyama throws a leg kick but Embolo sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sexyama!
Embolo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sexyama throws out the jab.
Sexyama misses with an uppercut.
Embolo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sexyama throws a lazy right hand but Embolo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sexyama has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Embolo is landing a low percentage of strikes.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Sexyama. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Sexyama missing with a left hand there. Embolo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sexyama missing with a left hand there. Embolo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sexyama has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sexyama looks to land a body kick but Embolo moved away.
Embolo tries to counter with a takedown but Sexyama is quick to defend against it.
Embolo tries to move into range but Sexyama moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sexyama pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Embolo tries to counter with a takedown but Sexyama is quick to defend against it.#T4#
Sexyama rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Embolo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Embolo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A swing and a miss from Sexyama.#TD2#
Sexyama decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Still in half guard, Sexyama seems content to control.
Sexyama trying to pass the guard but Embolo defending well.
Embolo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Embolo tries to get out of the position.
Embolo missing with punches from the bottom.
Embolo missing with punches from the bottom.
Embolo throws a strike from the bottom that misses. #SUB2#
Sexyama has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Embolo defend it? Sexyama steps over the head and cranks it - Embolo is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Sexyama!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Yoshihiro Sexyama!

Event: IFC XXXVIII
Date: Feb 17, 2018

#R1#
Dalton tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sexyama defends well and Dalton ends up having to push Sexyama into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Sexyama wants to counter the offense by Dalton and move into the clinch position.
Sexyama has a takedown stuffed.
A cross from Sexyama lands.
Dalton looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dalton shoots in for a takedown but Sexyama shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sexyama has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Dalton is landing a low percentage of strikes.
An inside leg kick from Sexyama misses.
Dalton misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pacer Dalton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dalton misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Sexyama counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Sexyama has Dalton pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dalton manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Dalton works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #SUB2#
Sexyama has his foot on Dalton's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dalton works his way back into a safe position though.
Dalton stopping the sweep attempt from Sexyama.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Sexyama is looking for a triangle but Dalton pushes his legs off easily.
Dalton stands and throws Sexyama's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Sexyama is being controlled here. #T1#
Sexyama sneaks back into half guard.
Dalton keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Dalton trying to pass the guard but Sexyama defending well.
Sexyama slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dalton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sexyama is keeping the position for now.
Dalton is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Dalton has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Sexyama to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Dalton is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Sexyama pulls down on the head and he's put Dalton to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Yoshihiro Sexyama!

Event: IFC MW14 Brawler vs Yonic
Date: Feb 07, 2018

#R1##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Sexyama enables Bezmenov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Sexyama manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Bezmenov pushes down on Sexyama's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Sexyama wants to improve his position but Bezmenov is controlling well. #SUB#
Bezmenov seems to be looking for submissions.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sexyama can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Sexyama is defending against the submission attempts here by Bezmenov.
Bezmenov 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.#SUB#
Bezmenov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sexyama defends it well. #SUB2#
Sexyama is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bezmenov pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bezmenov wants to work for an arm triangle but Sexyama is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bezmenov frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T1##SUB#
Bezmenov looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Bezmenov looking to secure an arm triangle but Sexyama defends it well. #SUB#
Bezmenov is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Sexyama is surviving well by controlling Bezmenov's body position as best he can. #SUB#
Bezmenov goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Sexyama is on top in guard. #SUB#
Bezmenov looking for a guillotine here but Sexyama defends easily.
Sexyama really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bezmenov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bezmenov keeping full guard, as Sexyama tries to pass. #T2#
Sexyama content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Bezmenov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bezmenov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sexyama is one step ahead there.
Sexyama postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Bezmenov looking for a guillotine here but Sexyama defends easily. #SUB#
Bezmenov looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Sexyama is defending well. Bezmenov quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Sexyama has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Bezmenov celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Yuri Bezmenov!
Our winner, Yuri Bezmenov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: IFC XXXIII
Date: Jan 13, 2018

#R1#
Sexyama fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kobra.
Sexyama looks to land a right hand but Kobra moved out of range.
Sexyama swings widly with a right hand
and Kobra counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kobra slaps away a takedown attempt from Sexyama, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A telegraphed right hand from Sexyama misses the target.
We've been told by Kobra's head coaches at Crapollas Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kobra lands with a shot to the body.
Sexyama swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sexyama misses with a looping right.
A combination from Kobra does no damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kobra.
Kobra thuds a left hand into Sexyama's body.
Sexyama tries for a takedown but Kobra sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kobra is looking to counter punch.
Gin Kobra has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yoshihiro Sexyama.
Sexyama swinging wildly here. #CL2#
Sexyama takes the fight into the clinch. #T1##TD2#
Sexyama tightens his grip and picks Kobra up, before dumping him to the ground. Kobra manages to land in guard.
Kobra looking for a sweep. Not yet Kobra, not yet.
Kobra is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sexyama trying to move into half guard but instead Kobra has managed to sweep!#REVR##SUB2#
Sexyama is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kobra defends well.#SUB2#
Sexyama escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kobra gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sexyama tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Sexyama is trying to control the position but Kobra postures up.
Sexyama is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kobra has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kobra forces his way into half guard.
Kobra wants to control but Sexyama is keeping him busy.
Kobra looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Sexyama is staying active underneath Kobra, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3#
Sexyama is looking to improve his position.
Kobra sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Sexyama looking for submissions off his back.
Kobra prevents Sexyama from improving his position.
Kobra performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sexyama makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sexyama.
Sexyama is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Sexyama is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Sexyama throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
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 Gin Kobra will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Sexyama pushes Kobra up against the cage in a clinch.
Kobra is trying to break free.
Kobra misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kobra working hard to break the clinch.#TD2#
Sexyama has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Kobra uses from the top position.
Kobra throws an elbow that misses. Sexyama uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kobra's guard. Nice move by Sexyama!#REVB#
Sexyama trying to control but Kobra is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sexyama seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T1#
Sexyama advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Kobra is defending against the submission attempts here by Sexyama.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sexyama wants to take a breather but Kobra is having none of it.
Sexyama passes the guard and advances to mount!
Sexyama takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T2#
Sexyama's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Kobra prevents Sexyama from taking his back.
Sexyama throws some wild stikes that Kobra manages to avoid easily.
Sexyama tries to control but Kobra wriggling away.
Kobra is working to get back to half guard.
Sexyama tries to control but Kobra wriggling away. #T3#
Sexyama pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Kobra is desperately trying to improve his position but Sexyama has a good base and remains in mount.
Poor strikes thrown by Sexyama there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help! #SUB2#
Sexyama working for a submission but Kobra is keeping him at bay.
Sexyama forces the positional change into back control. #SUB2#
Sexyama is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Kobra defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
I would not like to be Kobra right now. #T4#
Kobra looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB2#
Sexyama is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Kobra has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB2#
Sexyama patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kobra is defending well here and trying to improve his position. #SUB2#
Sexyama working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Kobra is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Sexyama has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Kobra taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Yoshihiro Sexyama!

Event: IFC Mid Week 12
Date: Dec 27, 2017

#R1#
Sexyama fails with the takedown.
Van Rooy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sexyama.
Yoshihiro Sexyama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sexyama looks to land a right hand but Van Rooy moved out of range.
Van Rooy wants to counter the offense by Sexyama and move into the clinch position.#CL#
Sexyama rushes Van Rooy and presses him up against the cage.
Van Rooy looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Van Rooy can't find room to land a body shot as Sexyama controls the action.
Sexyama goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Van Rooy misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Van Rooy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Sexyama clinches up with Van Rooy and pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sexyama goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sexyama has a couple of punches blocked by Van Rooy.
Van Rooy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sexyama taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Sexyama tries to land knees in the clinch but Van Rooy avoids the damage to the body. #T1#
Sexyama looking for a takedown.
Sexyama is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yoshihiro Sexyama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Van Rooy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sexyama goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sexyama looking to stall.
Sexyama wants to take the fight to the mat but Van Rooy manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Sexyama is looking for a takedown.
Van Rooy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sexyama throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Van Rooys head.
Van Rooy lands with a right to the head.
Sexyama is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Van Rooy pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Sexyama is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sexyama has Van Rooy pushed against the cage.
Van Rooy scores with a shot to the side of Sexyama's head. #T2#
Van Rooy misses with a body punch.
Sexyama tries a body shot but Van Rooy blocks it.
A right hook to the body lands for Van Rooy.
Sexyama throws a punch but it's blocked by Van Rooy.
A nice right hand lands inside from Van Rooy. #BC2#
Van Rooy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Rooy slips under a jab from Sexyama.
Sexyama takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sexyama looks to land a left hand but Van Rooy moved out of range nicely.
Van Rooy throws out a powerful jab.
Van Rooy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sexyama or perhaps it was just good defense by Van Rooy, which made it look bad.
Sexyama throws a looping overhand right but Van Rooy ducks down to avoid it. #T3##TD#
Sexyama gets the takedown into side control. #SUB#
Sexyama working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
You can see the frustration on Van Rooy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Van Rooy is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Sexyama is staying active.
Van Rooy tries to bench press Sexyama off him but Sexyama keeps the position.
Sexyama advances to mount.
Sexyama looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Van Rooy can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sexyama avoids the attempt from Van Rooy to control.#SUB#
Sexyama is working for a guillotine from mount but Van Rooy frees his head quite easily.
Van Rooy sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#T4##SUB#
Sexyama is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Van Rooy defends it well.
Sexyama content to control rather than advance.
Sexyama is thwarting Van Rooy's attempts to control the position.
Sexyama sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Sexyama is trying to work for a kimura but Van Rooy is defending well. #SUB#
Sexyama is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Rooy is looking for a sweep. Sexyama is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Albert Van Rooy will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Sexyama misses with a straight right.
Yoshihiro Sexyama is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sexyama on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #CUT2#
It looks like Yoshihiro Sexyama has been cut.
Van Rooy misses with a body shot.
Van Rooy connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sexyama's hands.
Sexyama swats away the attempt to clinch by Van Rooy.
Van Rooy throws a body shot but no joy.
Van Rooy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sexyama lands a head shot.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Van Rooy has knocked Sexyama down with a huge combo! Van Rooy steps away and waves a wobbly Sexyama back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
Sexyama is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Van Rooy shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Sexyama takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Van Rooy sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Sexyama bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Albert Van Rooy!

Event: IFC Midweek 11
Date: Dec 06, 2017

#R1#
Sexyama misses with a hook. Beam ducked under it nicely.
Sexyama throws a looping overhand right but Beam ducks down to avoid it.
Sexyama has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Beam is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Sexyama throws out a loose jab but Beam uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sexyama throws a left and a right that both miss
and Beam counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sexyama keeps the fight on the outside.
Sexyama misses with a combination
and Beam counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sexyama thinking.
Sexyama misses the body punch
and Beam counters with a lovely shot to the body.#CL#
Beam instigates a clinch.
Beam has Sexyama pressed against the cage, preventing Sexyama from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sexyama fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sexyama stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Beam has Sexyama pressed against the cage. #T1#
Sexyama is working for takedown but Beam is calmly controlling the position for now.
Sexyama tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Beam smiles and moves away.
Jim Beam has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yoshihiro Sexyama.#CL#
Beam moves into the clinch.
Beam gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sexyama.
Beam lands a left hand.
Sexyama drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Beam just leaning against Sexyama, taking a breather. #T2#
Sexyama is trying to drag Beam to the mat but Beam just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Beam lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC#
Beam breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sexyama looks for a takedown but Beam sprawls well.
Yoshihiro Sexyama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beam moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Beam misses with the combination.
Sexyama steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Beam.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Beam. #T3#
Beam tries for a takedown but Sexyama sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Beam scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Sexyama shoots in for a takedown but Beam shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sexyama throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sexyama throws out a loose jab but Beam uses good head movement to avoid it.
Beam bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Beam looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sexyama is fending him off so far but Beam persists. Nope, Sexyama circles away and we're back to standing.
Sexyama wants to counter the offense by Beam and move into the clinch position.
Sexyama misses with an uppercut.
Beam tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Sexyama manages to circle out of the way.#CL2#
Sexyama darts in and clinches Beam up against the cage.
Sexyama can't get the takedown.
Beam gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sexyama.
Beam is struggling to control the position.#T4#
The referee calls for Beam to work.
Beam is pressed up against the cage. Sexyama has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Beam down to the mat. Beam avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Beam is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Beam shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sexyama looks to land a left hand but Beam moved out of range nicely.
Sexyama fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sexyama closes this distance looking for a takedown but Beam circles away.
Sexyama throws a low kick, looking for Beam's leg but Beam calmly moves out of range.
Sexyama keeps the fight on the outside.
Sexyama fails with an attempt to clinch.
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 left from Sexyama misses.
Beam was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Beam dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Beam clinches up against the cage.
Sexyama tries for a takedown. No joy.
Sexyama can't break the clinch.
Beam lands a left hand.
Beam will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Sexyama up against the cage.
Sexyama is trying to pull guard but Beam has him pressed against the cage.
Sexyama misses with a punch to the body.
Beam is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sexyama can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Sexyama pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Beam fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sexyama, pushing him back against the cage.
Beam is stalling here.
Sexyama holding his opponent close, against the cage. #T1#
Beam misses with a body punch.
Jim Beam has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sexyama is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Beam gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jim Beam has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yoshihiro Sexyama.
Beam pressing his opponent against the cage.
Sexyama is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Beam is defending well.
Sexyama tries to land knees in the clinch but Beam avoids the damage to the body. #BC#
Beam breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Beam slips under a jab.
Beam wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Sexyama throws an overhand right that lands on Beam's shoulder, as Beam tries to avoid the shot.
A slow jab from Sexyama misses its intended target. #T2#
Sexyama misses with a lunging right hand
and Beam counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Beam tries to clinch up.
Jim Beam is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Beam tries for a takedown but Sexyama sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sexyama misses with a looping right.
A combination from Beam does no damage.
Beam tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sexyama tries to clinch but Beam is having none of it.
Sexyama defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Beam.#TD2#
Sexyama dives in and scores a takedown into Beam's guard.
Sexyama engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Beam might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sexyama wants to control from the top but Beam keeps moving. #T3#
Sexyama controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sexyama trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Beam looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sexyama is one step ahead there.
Sexyama advances to half guard.
Beam has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sexyama is working away from the top position though.
Sexyama perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Beam trying to get back to full guard but Sexyama takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Beam is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Sexyama moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Beam has worked his arm free - good work by Beam! #SUB2#
Sexyama is trying to get an arm triangle but Beam is defending well.
Beam is looking for a sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Sexyama tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Yoshihiro Sexyama will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Sexyama misses with a hook.#CL#
Beam gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Sexyama is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sexyama is trying to break free.
Sexyama has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Beam is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Beam tries to break free but Sexyama pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sexyama tries for a takedown but Beam manages to get underhooks.
Nice body punch from Beam.
Sexyama misses with a hook from the clinch.
Beam lands a body punch in the clinch. #T1#
Beam taking a breather.
Beam digs a right hand into Sexyama's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sexyama's gas tank.
Sexyama is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Beam is keeping busy.#TD2#
Sexyama tightens his grip and picks Beam up, before dumping him to the ground. Beam manages to land in guard.
Beam pulls Sexyama in close to his closed guard and prevents Sexyama from doing any damage or advancing position.
Beam wants to stand but Sexyama is controlling the position.
Beam looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Beam keeping moving, preventing Sexyama from controlling successfully.
Beam is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Beam has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Sexyama trying to control but Beam is working from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Beam is trying to keep Sexyama in close. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Sexyama clinches. #T3#
Beam lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sexyama backwards.
Sexyama misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Beam.
Beam misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Sexyama breaks from the clinch.
Sexyama tries to close the distance and clinch but Beam swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jim Beam is winning the standup battle so far.
Beam cracks a nice hook into Sexyama's ribs.
Beam fails with a takedown attempt.
Beam checks a low kick from Sexyama.
Beam swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#CL#
Beam closes the distance and clinches.
Sexyama wants to take the fight to the mat but Beam manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Jim Beam has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yoshihiro Sexyama.#T4#
Sexyama has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Beam is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Sexyama is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Beam is keeping busy.
Sexyama has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Beam after a bit of a struggle.
Sexyama takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#BC#
Beam manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Sexyama tries to keep at a distance but Beam has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sexyama goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sexyama is trying to break the clinch but Beam is controlling him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sexyama trying to land knees to the body.
Beam lands with a right to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A battle for position here, against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jim Beam showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Beam 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: IFC XXV
Date: Nov 18, 2017

#R1#
Thrower pushes Sexyama away with a front kick.
Thrower lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sexyama circles away quickly and effectively.
Thrower throws a combination. Sexyama tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CUT2#
It looks like Yoshihiro Sexyama has been cut.
Thrower misses with a series of wild punches.
Sexyama looks to score with a jab to the body but Thrower is just out of range.
Thrower scores with a kick to the midsection.
Thrower scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sexyama in his tracks.
Thrower has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Sexyama is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Sexyama throws a looping overhand right but Thrower ducks down to avoid it.
Sexyama takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thrower lands a front kick.
Thrower scores with a body shot.
Sexyama is breathing heavily.
Thrower misses with a wild combination.
Thrower connects with a looping right hand.
Bricks Thrower seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sexyama misses with an uppercut. Thrower saw that one coming.
Thrower lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Thrower gets off balance looking for a body kick#CL#
and Sexyama counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Sexyama. #T1#
Thrower lands a left hand. #BC2#
Thrower breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sexyama throws a big shot that misses.
Thrower is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sexyama with a body shot.
Thrower tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Thrower scores with a jab to the body.
No joy there for Thrower, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Thrower scores with a nice right hand. #ROC2#
Sexyama is rocked!
Thrower is looking to slow Sexyama down with leg kicks.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Thrower, right into the meat.
Sexyama has been working on his boxing with his coaches at 3Band MMA ($500/week) in the buildup to the fight.
Sexyama lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Thrower works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Oh Sexyama is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A punch combination from Thrower misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A telegraphed right hand from Sexyama misses the target. #KD2#
Thrower cracks Sexyama with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Sexyama looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Thrower finish him?
Thrower connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Sexyama to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Thrower!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bricks Thrower!

Event: IFC Mid Week 7
Date: Oct 25, 2017

#R1##CL#
Shtirko darts in and clinches Sexyama up against the cage.#KD#
Shtirko lands a big left hand right to the temple and Sexyama goes down! #CUT#
It looks like Yoshihiro Sexyama has been cut.
Sexyama moves into full guard.
Sexyama manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Shtirko manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shtirko tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Sexyama thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Sexyama trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Sexyama 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. #SUB2#
Sexyama drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Sexyama seems to have locked his on tight now - Shtirko screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Sexyama, as he picks up the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Yoshihiro Sexyama!

Event: IFC XX
Date: Oct 14, 2017

#R1#
Sexyama throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Beerus fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Beerus throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sexyama's waist but Sexyama gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Beerus off to one side.
Sexyama tests Beerus's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Beerus ducks right into an uppercut from Sexyama. #TD#
Beerus gets a double leg takedown into Sexyama's guard.
Beerus passes Sexyama's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Beerus is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sexyama has managed to free his arm - good work.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sexyama can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sexyama works his way to full guard. Good work.
Beerus wants to control from the top but Sexyama keeps moving. #T1##SUB2#
Sexyama looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Beerus passes Sexyama's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Beerus prevents Sexyama from improving his position.
Sexyama has a hand on Beerus's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Beerus takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Sexyama is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Sexyama wants to hold on but Beerus pushes him away.#SUB#
Beerus working for a guillotine from mount but Sexyama is in no mood to give up. #SUB#
Beerus is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Beerus!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Lord Beerus!
Lord Beerus seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: IFC XVII
Date: Sep 23, 2017

#R1#
Both fighters circling a little - Lamb finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Sexyama misses with a hook.
Lamb bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lamb throws a combination that misses #CL2#
and Sexyama holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Sexyama has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#TD2#
Sexyama has Lamb pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Sexyama pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Lamb tumbling to the mat - Sexyama dives into Lamb's guard.
Sexyama with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lamb knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sexyama on the ground.
Sexyama tries to free his leg and advance position but Lamb is retaining full guard.
Sexyama slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sexyama works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sexyama is looking to pass Lamb's guard but actually Lamb recovers to full guard. #T1#
Sexyama slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sexyama wants to pass the guard but Lamb is keeping the position.
Sexyama not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sexyama stops Lamb from standing up.
Lamb is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Sexyama throws a right and a left that Lamb avoids nicely.
Lamb throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #TD#
Sexyama gets caught napping as Lamb dives in and scores a takedown. Sexyama manages to retain guard.
Lamb will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Lamb has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Sexyama to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Lamb is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Sexyama pulls down on the head and he's put Lamb to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Yoshihiro Sexyama!

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