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Event: Grand Prix Finals     
Date:   Jun 29, 2019
#R1#
Naruhiko throws a body punch but Nunes moves out of range.
Nunes throws a body shot but no joy.
Nunes throws the left hand but Naruhiko avoids the punch easily.
Naruhiko is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nunes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nunes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've been hearing reports that Naruhiko has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Naruhiko looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nunes throws out a counter right but Naruhiko avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nunes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Naruhiko looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nunes's corner calls for a 1-2. Nunes obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T1#
Nunes misses with a body shot #TD#
and Naruhiko counters with a single leg into guard. Nunes didn't expect that.
Naruhiko throwing strikes from guard but Nunes blocks nicely.
Naruhiko might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Naruhiko throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Naruhiko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Naruhiko missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Naruhiko lands a couple of digs.
Nunes pulls Naruhiko in close to prevent any damage.
Naruhiko throwing strikes from guard but Nunes blocks nicely.
Naruhiko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T2#
Naruhiko is looking to work some ground and pound but Nunes has wrist control.
Nunes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Naruhiko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nunes is pulling down on Naruhiko's head. It's preventing any offense from Naruhiko, at least for the moment.
Nunes keeping moving, preventing Naruhiko from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Naruhiko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nunes trying to control the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Naruhiko with a nice head shot there.
Naruhiko in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T3#
Naruhiko with a flurry of punches that miss.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nunes can do anything to dispel that myth.
Naruhiko throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Naruhiko wants to control from the top but Nunes keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Naruhiko misses with a takedown attempt
and Nunes counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nunes looks to score with a jab to the body but Naruhiko is just out of range.
Naruhiko misses with a takedown
and Nunes counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Okino Naruhiko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nunes with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Naruhiko shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nunes as he jumps to the side. #T4#
Nunes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nunes just misses with a punch to the body.
Naruhiko fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nunes keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Naruhiko throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A slow jab from Nunes misses its intended target.
Naruhiko throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nunes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nunes takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Amanda Nunes dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL2#
Nunes clinches up against the cage.
Nunes leaning against his opponent.
Nunes lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nunes lands a shot to the body.
Naruhiko jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Nunes walks away with a smile on his face. Naruhiko gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Naruhiko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Naruhiko shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nunes defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Nunes darts in and clinches Naruhiko up against the cage.#T1#
Good body shot from Nunes.
Naruhiko struggles to land a body shot inside as Nunes controls his hands.
Naruhiko misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nunes gets through Naruhiko's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Naruhiko is trying to pull guard but Nunes has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Okino Naruhiko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nunes creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nunes lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Naruhiko.
Nunes has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nunes will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Naruhiko up against the cage.
Nunes working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Naruhiko wants a takedown but no success here.
Nunes gets through Naruhiko's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nunes's coach down at Rīga was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Nunes's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Nunes working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Nunes. #ROC2#
Naruhiko is rocked!
Nunes pushes Naruhiko against the cage. Nunes is working some dirty boxing. Nunes pushes off with a quick right hook! Naruhiko goes down! Naruhiko tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Nunes moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Amanda Nunes!

 

Event: Grand Prix Semi-Finals     
Date:   Jun 15, 2019
#R1#
Naruhiko closes this distance looking for a takedown but Odrobny circles away.
Odrobny is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#TD#
Naruhiko shoots in and bounces Odrobny off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Naruhiko works over Odrobny with some ground and pound from guard.
Naruhiko 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.
Odrobny wants to stand up but Naruhiko is controlling him.
Naruhiko is in close to Odrobny's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Odrobny is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Naruhiko lands a couple of digs.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Odrobny can do anything to dispel that myth.
Odrobny is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Naruhiko advances position into side control!
Naruhiko connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Odrobny some visible discomfort.
Naruhiko has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Odrobny is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Naruhiko has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Naruhiko working the body and head with strikes. #T1#
Naruhiko lands a few punches from side control.
Naruhiko has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Naruhiko working Odrobny over with strikes here.
Odrobny's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Naruhiko with good strikes from the mount here!
Naruhiko working the ground and pound effectively.
Naruhiko is landing with some decent strikes but Odrobny is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Odrobny is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Naruhiko working Odrobny over with strikes here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Naruhiko scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Odrobny? #ROC#
Odrobny is rocked!
Odrobny wants to get back to his feet.
A big strike lands for Naruhiko! That's really hurt Odrobny and he's turned his back - Naruhiko keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Naruhiko jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Okino Naruhiko!
A very excited looking Okino Naruhiko made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: Grand Prix Quater Finals     
Date:   Jun 01, 2019
#R1#
Naruhiko dodges the punch combination from Konrad.
Konrad getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Konrad has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Naruhiko is landing a low percentage of strikes.#TD#
Naruhiko feints and as Konrad raises his hands in defense, Naruhiko changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Naruhiko keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Konrad's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Naruhiko sitting in guard here, content to control.
Naruhiko is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Konrad 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.
Naruhiko missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Naruhiko not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1#
Naruhiko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Naruhiko loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Konrad being controlled here, momentarily.
Naruhiko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Naruhiko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Naruhiko throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Naruhiko trying to control but Konrad is working from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#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.
Naruhiko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Konrad trying to keep a closed guard but Naruhiko is proving a slippery customer. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Naruhiko takes one to the side of the head.
Naruhiko shoots in looking for a takedown but Konrad manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Naruhiko's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Naruhiko misses the shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Naruhiko.#TD#
Naruhiko closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Naruhiko working the ground and pound but Konrad is defending the strikes.
Naruhiko looks up at the clock and then as Konrad takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Naruhiko smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Naruhiko working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Konrad really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Naruhiko. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3#
Naruhiko tries to advance position but instead Konrad slips a leg back in to half guard.
Naruhiko missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Naruhiko not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Naruhiko is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Naruhiko not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Naruhiko throwing shots but Konrad is blocking nicely.
Konrad tries to get to full guard but Naruhiko has control of the leg.
Konrad regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Naruhiko. #T4#
Naruhiko distracts Konrad with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Naruhiko looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Naruhiko missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Naruhiko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Naruhiko slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Naruhiko scoring with punches and elbows.
Naruhiko is chipping away with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Okino Naruhiko dominated that round.
That's time! Naruhiko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Konrad thows a left - swing and a miss!
Naruhiko shoots and misses
and Konrad counters with a stiff right hand. #TD#
Naruhiko closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Konrad quickly recovers to half guard.
Okino Naruhiko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Naruhiko content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Konrad keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
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. Naruhiko connects with a nice short shot to Konrad's temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Naruhiko is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Naruhiko thows a huge punch but Konrad dodges it nicely.
Naruhiko lands with a punch from half guard.
Naruhiko throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T1#
Konrad taking some punishment here, with Naruhiko in his half guard.
Naruhiko is keen to just control but Konrad is a slippery customer.
Konrad avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Naruhiko.
Naruhiko sitting in half guard here. He lands a big elbow that has hurt Konrad! Oh, Konrad is in big trouble! Naruhiko lands more strikes and the ref dives in to save him! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Okino Naruhiko!
A victorious Okino Naruhiko thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Alf Konrad spoke after the fight, saying 'Thanks for coming...I'll be back'.

 

Event: Montreal 2.0 RD9     
Date:   May 11, 2019
#R1#
Dobson fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD2#
Naruhiko is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Dobson's half 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.
Dobson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Naruhiko.
Dobson is trying to stand.
Naruhiko seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dobson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Naruhiko lands strikes from half guard.
Dobson is trying to get back to full guard.
Dobson wants to get back to full guard but Naruhiko has mounted him!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Naruhiko working Dobson over with strikes here.
Naruhiko postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Dobson is out cold - huge knockout for Naruhiko!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Okino Naruhiko!
An out of breath Okino Naruhiko thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Michael Dobson spoke after the fight, saying 'Oh bugger all!'.

 

Event: Montreal 2.0 RD8     
Date:   May 04, 2019
#R1##TD2#
Heahmund closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Naruhiko is concentrating on defense, preventing Heahmund from advancing position.
Heahmund prevents Naruhiko from improving his position.
Naruhiko works his way to full guard. Good work.
Heahmund stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Naruhiko swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Naruhiko is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Heahmund defends well.#SUB2#
Heahmund drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Heahmund jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Heahmund won't allow Naruhiko to sweep him here.
Heahmund pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Naruhiko is keeping the position for now.
Heahmund postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Heahmund drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Heahmund jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Heahmund looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Heahmund 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. #T1##SUB2#
Heahmund 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.
Naruhiko has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Naruhiko 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#
Heahmund is trying to control but can't.
Heahmund gets full guard.
Naruhiko is in close to Heahmund's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Heahmund is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Heahmund wants to stand and escape but Naruhiko is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Naruhiko lands a couple of digs.
Heahmund keeping moving, preventing Naruhiko from controlling successfully.
Naruhiko postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T2#
Heahmund has momentary wrist control but Naruhiko slips an elbow through the middle.
Heahmund should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Heahmund keeping moving, preventing Naruhiko from controlling successfully.
Naruhiko is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Heahmund is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
Heahmund working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Naruhiko doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Naruhiko manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Heahmund 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.
Naruhiko is working Heahmund over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Naruhiko content to stall in guard here.
Naruhiko trying to control but Heahmund is working from the bottom. #T3#
Naruhiko works over Heahmund with some ground and pound from guard.
Naruhiko has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Naruhiko stopping the sweep attempt from Heahmund.
Heahmund controls Naruhiko momentarily but Naruhiko frees himself.
Naruhiko trying to control the position from guard on top but Heahmund is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Naruhiko keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Heahmund's head.
Naruhiko missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Naruhiko working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Heahmund's head.
Heahmund keeping moving, preventing Naruhiko from controlling successfully.
Heahmund managing to control the position. #T4#
Naruhiko postures up in Heahmund's guard and throws a big left but Heahmund blocks it.
Naruhiko chips away with some ground and pound.
Naruhiko is looking to work some ground and pound but Heahmund has wrist control.
Naruhiko landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB2#
Heahmund is looking for a triangle but Naruhiko pushes his legs off easily.
Naruhiko trying to control but Heahmund is working from the bottom.
Heahmund is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Naruhiko landing some decent shots from guard.
Naruhiko landing some decent shots from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Okino Naruhiko dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Naruhiko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#TD#
Naruhiko throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Heahmund tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Naruhiko is in Heahmund's guard.
Heahmund looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Naruhiko working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Naruhiko makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#ROC#
Heahmund is rocked!
Naruhiko working some strikes from top position.
Heahmund is still in real trouble! Can Naruhiko finish him?
Naruhiko postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Heahmund covers up, he's hurt! Naruhiko keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Naruhiko and the ref steps in to end the fight! Naruhiko can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Okino Naruhiko!
An out of breath Okino Naruhiko thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: Montreal 2.0 RD7     
Date:   Apr 27, 2019
#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dupont is defended easily by Naruhiko.
Naruhiko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dupont keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Naruhiko has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Dupont is landing a low percentage of strikes.#TD#
Dupont decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Naruhiko regains full guard. Nicely done.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Naruhiko can do anything to dispel that myth.
Naruhiko is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Naruhiko keeping full guard, as Dupont tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Naruhiko controls Dupont momentarily but Dupont frees himself. #SUB2#
Naruhiko looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T1#
Naruhiko wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Naruhiko is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dupont trying to control the position from guard on top but Naruhiko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dupont stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Naruhiko swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dupont passes Naruhiko's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Dupont seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Naruhiko tries to get to full guard but Dupont has control of the leg. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dupont is trying to control the action in half guard but Naruhiko is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Naruhiko looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Naruhiko wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Dupont wants to work for an arm triangle but Naruhiko is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Naruhiko is looking to improve his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Dupont shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Naruhiko pinned against the cage. Naruhiko gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD#
Dupont shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Naruhiko is trying to defend but Dupont finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Dupont is looking to stall here but Naruhiko recovers full guard.
Naruhiko wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Dupont won't allow Naruhiko to sweep him here. #T4#
Naruhiko keeping moving, preventing Dupont from controlling successfully.
Dupont passes Naruhiko's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Naruhiko is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Dupont seems to be working for a kimura but Naruhiko defends the submission attempt.
Dupont looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Naruhiko is defending against the submission attempts here by Dupont.
Naruhiko manages to get to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hugues Dupont dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dupont is defended easily by Naruhiko.
Dupont is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Naruhiko can do to turn this around?
Dupont shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Naruhiko sprawls well. Naruhiko wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dupont gets slowly back to his feet.
Dupont gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD2#
and Naruhiko counters with a nice double leg into side control. Dupont won't be happy with that.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hugues Dupont. That's going to take a lot out of him.
I wouldn't like to be where Dupont is right now.
Naruhiko working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dupont on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Naruhiko scores with punches from side control.
Naruhiko in side control lands a decent elbow.
Naruhiko in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #T1#
Naruhiko wants to control but Dupont is keeping him busy.
Naruhiko working the ground and pound from side control.#ROC2#
Dupont is rocked!
Naruhiko scoring with punches from side control.
Oh Dupont is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dupont is trying to get back to half guard.
A big shot lands for Naruhiko! That's hurt Dupont! Will he recover? Naruhiko fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Okino Naruhiko!
Okino Naruhiko decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: Montreal 2.0 RD6     
Date:   Apr 20, 2019
#R1#
Naruhiko takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#KD2#
Tharrier lands a big uppercut and Naruhiko crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Naruhiko looks OK. Tharrier waves Naruhiko back to his feet!#CUT2#
It looks like Okino Naruhiko has been cut.
A low kick from Tharrier misses #TD#
and Naruhiko counters with a single leg into guard. Tharrier didn't expect that.
Tharrier wants to get back to his feet but Naruhiko passes into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#REVB#
Naruhiko working over Tharrier with some ground and pound. Tharrier looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Tharrier tries to kick Naruhiko off in order to stand up. Naruhiko Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Naruhiko has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Tharrier takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Tharrier pushes Naruhiko away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Naruhiko gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Tharrier takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Tharrier is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Naruhiko asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Tharrier is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Tharrier tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tharrier covers up after that shot from Naruhiko. #T1#
Naruhiko scores with punches from the back.
Tharrier wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Naruhiko scores with punches from the back.
Tharrier is trying to get back to his feet but Naruhiko has full control of the position and if anything, Tharrier has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Tharrier is trapped and Naruhiko is scoring with shots to the head and body. #CUT#
It looks like Thom Tharrier has been cut.
Naruhiko looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Naruhiko loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Tharrier hold on?
Naruhiko scores with punches to the body.
Tharrier is trying to get back to his feet but Naruhiko has full control of the position and if anything, Tharrier has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Naruhiko lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Tharrier hold on?!
Naruhiko is punishing Tharrier with strikes - can he finish him?!
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 know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Naruhiko connects with a big shot to the side of Tharrier's head.
Tharrier is taking damage to the body and head. #T2#
Naruhiko lands a series of strikes from the back and Tharrier goes limp! The ref jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Okino Naruhiko!
A very excited looking Okino Naruhiko made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: Montreal 2.0 RD5     
Date:   Apr 13, 2019
#R1##TD2#
Naruhiko closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Dinosuar Jr quickly recovers to half guard.
Ground and pound from Naruhiko. #CUT2#
Roar Dinosuar Jr's cut is getting worse.
Dinosuar Jr is trying to control but can't.
Naruhiko winds up and cracks Dinosuar Jr with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #CUT2#
Jeez, Roar Dinosuar Jr's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Okino Naruhiko!
An out of breath Okino Naruhiko thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: Montreal 2.0 RD4     
Date:   Apr 06, 2019
#R1##TD2#
Naruhiko dives in and scores a takedown into Bones's guard.
Naruhiko is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB#
Bones has his foot on Naruhiko's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Naruhiko works his way back into a safe position though.
Naruhiko slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Naruhiko stands up over Bones, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bones knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Naruhiko on the ground.
Naruhiko lands a couple of digs.#SUB#
Bones is looking for a triangle but Naruhiko pushes his legs off easily.
Bones on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bones tries to get out of the position.
Naruhiko stands up over Bones, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Naruhiko with a nice head shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Naruhiko cracks Bones with a solid left hand.
Naruhiko won't allow Bones to get back to his feet.
Naruhiko postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Naruhiko is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Naruhiko is pushing down on Bones's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bones is fighting to maintain full guard but Naruhiko has managed to sneak the leg through.#T1#
Naruhiko drops an elbow to the side of Bones's head.
Naruhiko lands with a punch from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Naruhiko lands a nice short elbow.
Bones is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Naruhiko scores with a couple of nice shots.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Naruhiko working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Bones throws a strike from the bottom but Naruhiko passes into side control!
Bones takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Naruhiko scores with punches from side control.
Naruhiko lands a nice forearm strike.
Naruhiko working the ground and pound. #ROC2#
Bones is rocked!
Bones is trying to get back to his feet.
A big shot lands for Naruhiko! That's hurt Bones! Will he recover? Naruhiko fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Okino Naruhiko!
After winning the bout, Okino Naruhiko thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: Montreal 2.0 RD3     
Date:   Mar 30, 2019
#R1#
Slaughter misses with a series of wild punches.
Slaughter misses with a looping left.
Slaughter will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Slaughter throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
and Naruhiko counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SUB#
Slaughter is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Naruhiko throws a big right hand that misses.
Naruhiko connects with a couple of short punches.
Naruhiko is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Naruhiko must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Slaughter utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Slaughter bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Naruhiko's guard. #REVR#
Naruhiko trying to keep a closed guard but Slaughter is proving a slippery customer.
Naruhiko keeping moving, preventing Slaughter from controlling successfully.
Slaughter throws an elbow that misses. Naruhiko uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Slaughter's guard. Nice move by Naruhiko!#REVB##T1##SUB#
Slaughter working for a triangle but Naruhiko defends it easily.
Naruhiko trying to control but Slaughter is working from the bottom.
Slaughter looking to hit a scissor sweep but Naruhiko is one step ahead there.
Slaughter seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Naruhiko is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Naruhiko is working Slaughter over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Slaughter is trying to keep Naruhiko in close.
Naruhiko landing with the ground and pound.
Slaughter on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Slaughter tries to get out of the position.#SUB#
Slaughter looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T2##SUB#
Slaughter is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Naruhiko is aware though and is defending well.
Naruhiko connects with a couple of short punches.#CUT2#
It looks like Victor Slaughter has been cut.
Naruhiko trying to control but Slaughter is working from the bottom.
Naruhiko landing with the ground and pound.
Naruhiko with a nice head shot there.
Naruhiko stopping the sweep attempt from Slaughter.#SUB#
Naruhiko avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Naruhiko content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Naruhiko won't allow Slaughter to sweep him here.
Naruhiko working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Slaughter's head.#CUT2#
Victor Slaughter's cut is getting worse.#T3#
Naruhiko with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#CUT2#
Victor Slaughter's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Okino Naruhiko!
Okino Naruhiko thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: Montreal 2.0 RD2     
Date:   Mar 23, 2019
#R1#
Machado shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Naruhiko sprawls well. Naruhiko wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Machado gets slowly back to his feet.
Naruhiko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Machado throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Naruhiko counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Machado wants to control but Naruhiko is keeping busy.
Naruhiko really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Machado. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Machado actively working from the bottom here.
Machado moves into full guard.
Machado looking to hit a scissor sweep but Naruhiko is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machado 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#
Naruhiko looks winded!#SUB#
Machado is looking for a kimura here. #T1##SUB#
Machado is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Naruhiko is defending against the submission attempts here by Machado.
Naruhiko is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Machado is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T2#
Machado is looking to advance position but Naruhiko won't allow it.
Naruhiko is staying active underneath Machado, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Machado is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Machado tries to pass the half guard into mount. Naruhiko knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Machado is trying to control the action in half guard but Naruhiko is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T3#
Machado wants to free his trapped foot but Naruhiko is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Machado is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Machado is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Machado is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Naruhiko can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Machado seems to be looking for submissions. #T4##SUB#
Machado is working for a kimura but Naruhiko is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Machado is working for a submission of some sort.
Machado passes into side control, despite Naruhiko's attempt to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Naruhiko looking for a sweep but Machado has passed into full mount! Oh no!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Heitor Machado dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Machado shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Naruhiko but Naruhiko pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Machado fails with the takedown.
Machado tries to close the distance and clinch but Naruhiko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Machado throws out a loose jab but Naruhiko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Machado throws a head kick that misses.
Machado looks for a takedown but Naruhiko sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Heitor Machado. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Naruhiko fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machado doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Naruhiko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Machado closes the distance but Naruhiko moves to the side #TD2#
and Naruhiko counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #T1##SUB#
Machado looking for submissions off his back.
Naruhiko is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Machado is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Naruhiko pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Machado looking for submissions off his back.
Machado is trying to maintain the position but Naruhiko is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Machado looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Machado avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Naruhiko.
Machado trying to control from the bottom. #T2##SUB#
Machado looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Machado works his way to full guard. Good work.
Machado will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Machado is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Machado is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Naruhiko frees his head nicely. Oh but Machado has switched to an armbar! Naruhiko is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Heitor Machado!

 

Event: Montreal 2.0 RD1     
Date:   Mar 16, 2019
#R1#
Cruz shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Naruhiko sprawls well. Naruhiko wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cruz gets slowly back to his feet.
Naruhiko keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cruz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Naruhiko defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyle Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Naruhiko darts in looking for a takedown but Cruz gets double underhooks and turns Naruhiko into the cage.
Naruhiko scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cruz in his tracks.
Cruz shoots for a double leg takedown but Naruhiko sprawls well. He's pushed Cruz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cruz doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Naruhiko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz shoots in and drives through. Naruhiko sprawls well.
Naruhiko changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Naruhiko shoots in and drives through. Cruz sprawls well.#TD#
Cruz closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Cruz lands in his opponent's guard.
Cruz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Naruhiko is keeping the position for now. #T1#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Naruhiko has control of Cruz's left arm, preventing Cruz from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Naruhiko looking for a guillotine here but Cruz defends easily.
Cruz trying to control but Naruhiko is working from the bottom.
Cruz landing with the ground and pound.
Naruhiko looking to control.
Cruz throws a strike but Naruhiko rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T2#
Naruhiko trying to control but Cruz is working from the bottom.
Cruz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Naruhiko postures up and lands a big shot to Cruz's brow.
Naruhiko is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Naruhiko throws a big right hand that misses.
Naruhiko won't allow Cruz to sweep him here.
Naruhiko landing with the ground and pound.
Cruz 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.
Naruhiko trying to control the position from guard on top but Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Naruhiko working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Cruz working for a triangle but Naruhiko defends it easily. #T3#
Naruhiko working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Cruz's head.
Naruhiko is in close to Cruz's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Cruz on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cruz tries to get out of the position.
Naruhiko wants to control from the top but Cruz keeps moving. #SUB#
Cruz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Naruhiko defends well.
Naruhiko loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cruz wants to sweep here but Naruhiko controlling him for the moment.
Naruhiko is working Cruz over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Naruhiko wants to control from the top but Cruz keeps moving. #T4#
Naruhiko distracts Cruz with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Cruz keeping moving, preventing Naruhiko from controlling successfully.
Cruz 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.
Naruhiko is in close to Cruz's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB#
Cruz working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Naruhiko has passed into half guard!
Cruz has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Cruz wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Naruhiko lands strikes from half guard.
Cruz wants to get back to full guard.
Naruhiko looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Cruz with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Okino Naruhiko dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Naruhiko fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kyle Cruz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cruz dives in and grabs Naruhiko's left leg, looking for a takedown. Naruhiko pushes down on Cruz's head and hops out.
Naruhiko defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cruz.
Naruhiko throws a body shot but no joy.
Cruz drops down looking for a counter takedown but Naruhiko sprawls and moves away.
Nice takedown defense from Cruz. No joy for Naruhiko on that attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Naruhiko as Cruz shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyle Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Cruz changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Naruhiko looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Naruhiko tries to buck Cruz off but Cruz is having none of it.
Naruhiko manages to work his way to half guard, despite Cruz's best efforts.
Naruhiko blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cruz.
Okino Naruhiko has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Naruhiko has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Cruz escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Cruz!
You can see the frustration on Naruhiko's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Naruhiko taking punishment in the form of punches.
Cruz cracks Naruhiko with a big right hand but Naruhiko just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go. #T1#
Naruhiko tries to bench press Cruz off him but Cruz keeps the position.
Cruz in side control lands a decent elbow.
Naruhiko tries to bench press Cruz off him but Cruz keeps the position.
Cruz scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Naruhiko to see if he's OK.
Naruhiko tries to improve position but can't.
Naruhiko struggling a bit here.
Cruz lands a few punches from side control.
Cruz cracks Naruhiko with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Naruhiko regains half guard.
Cruz scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Cruz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Naruhiko is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Cruz in particular looking to stall.#T2#
Cruz seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Naruhiko does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cruz perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Naruhiko wants to control but Cruz is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Naruhiko is trying to get back to full guard.
Cruz working over Naruhiko with some ground and pound. Naruhiko looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Cruz drops an elbow to the side of Naruhiko's head.
Cruz winds up and cracks Naruhiko with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Cruz is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Naruhiko is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cruz is keen to just control but Naruhiko is a slippery customer.
Naruhiko has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cruz is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Naruhiko is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T3#
Naruhiko trying to hold on to Cruz's head to control him but Cruz postures up.
Cruz thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Naruhiko's head.
Naruhiko is looking for a sweep. Cruz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Naruhiko is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cruz's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cruz's back!
Naruhiko lands a shot to the head.
Cruz covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Cruz tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Cruz regains half guard.
Naruhiko is trying to control the action in half guard but Cruz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Naruhiko looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Naruhiko trying to pass the guard but Cruz defending well. #T4#
Naruhiko trying to control from half guard but Cruz is working away. #SUB#
Cruz looking for submissions off his back.
Cruz is trying to get back to full guard.
Naruhiko landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Cruz tries to roll over but Naruhiko keeps him under control.
Cruz is refusing to be controlled, as Naruhiko sits in half guard.
Cruz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kyle Cruz dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Naruhiko gets caught napping as Cruz dives in and scores a takedown. Naruhiko manages to retain guard.
Cruz throwing strikes from guard but Naruhiko blocks nicely.
Naruhiko looking to control. #SUB2#
Naruhiko looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Naruhiko looking for a guillotine here but Cruz defends easily.
Cruz with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz stopping the sweep attempt from Naruhiko.
Cruz postures up. #T1#
Cruz trying to control the position from guard on top but Naruhiko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cruz postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Cruz looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Naruhiko had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cruz defends it easily.
Naruhiko has momentary wrist control but Cruz slips an elbow through the middle.
Naruhiko preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cruz forces his way into half guard.
Cruz scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Naruhiko gets back to full guard.
Cruz postures up in Naruhiko's guard and throws a big left but Naruhiko blocks it. #T2#
Naruhiko is trying to keep Cruz in close.
Cruz won't allow Naruhiko to sweep him here.
Cruz works over Naruhiko with some ground and pound from guard.
Naruhiko wants to sweep but no luck.
Naruhiko is trying to keep Cruz in close.
Cruz postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Cruz content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Cruz with a nice head shot there.
Naruhiko is trying to control the position but Cruz postures up.
Cruz distracts Naruhiko with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Cruz content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T3#
Cruz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Naruhiko is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cruz defends well.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Naruhiko is on top in guard. #REVB#
Cruz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cruz looking for a sweep. Not yet Cruz, not yet.
Cruz is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
Cruz bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Naruhiko's guard. #REVR#
Naruhiko wants to sweep but no luck.
Cruz has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Naruhiko is looking for a triangle but Cruz pushes his legs off easily.
Naruhiko looking to control.
Cruz trying to control the position from guard on top but Naruhiko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cruz won't allow Naruhiko to sweep him here.
Naruhiko has momentary wrist control but Cruz slips an elbow through the middle.
Cruz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Naruhiko throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Naruhiko keeping moving, preventing Cruz from controlling successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kyle Cruz showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cruz 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28

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

 

Event: Montreal RD 7     
Date:   Mar 02, 2019
#R1#
Tournament misses with a wild body shot. #TD#
Tournament gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Tournament trying to control the position.
Naruhiko stands up over Tournament, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Naruhiko is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Naruhiko has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Naruhiko landing some decent shots from guard.
Tournament controls Naruhiko momentarily but Naruhiko frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Naruhiko is working Tournament over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Naruhiko controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Naruhiko is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Naruhiko working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tournament's head.
Naruhiko content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Naruhiko is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Tournament has momentary wrist control but Naruhiko slips an elbow through the middle.#ROC#
Tournament is rocked!
Naruhiko with a nice head shot there.
Tournament is still in real trouble! Can Naruhiko finish him?
Naruhiko postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Tournament covers up, he's hurt! Naruhiko keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Naruhiko and the ref steps in to end the fight! Naruhiko can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Okino Naruhiko!
During a confident post fight interview, Okino Naruhiko thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: Montreal RD 6     
Date:   Feb 23, 2019
#R1##TD#
Naruhiko closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Samson's guard.
Samson will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Naruhiko stays in close to Samson's body and controls the position.
Samson has momentary wrist control but Naruhiko slips an elbow through the middle.
Naruhiko throwing strikes but missing.
Samson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Samson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Naruhiko is one step ahead there.
Samson working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Naruhiko landing with the ground and pound.
Samson throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Samson can do anything to dispel that myth.#T1#
Samson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Naruhiko works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Naruhiko landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #CUT#
It looks like Mongali Samson has been cut.
Naruhiko lands strikes from half guard.
Naruhiko tries to pass to full mount but Samson defends it.
Ground and pound from Naruhiko.
Samson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Naruhiko is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Naruhiko seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Samson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are battling for position here. Samson manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T2#
Samson being controlled here, momentarily.
Naruhiko is working Samson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #CUT#
That has opened up Mongali Samson's cut even more.#SUB2#
Samson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Naruhiko defends it easily.
Naruhiko wants to control from the top but Samson keeps moving.
Samson throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Naruhiko lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#CUT#
The cut above Mongali Samson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Samson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Samson throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back. #T3#
Naruhiko postures up.
Naruhiko controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Samson throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Naruhiko is in close to Samson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Naruhiko looking to pass the guard.
Naruhiko scoring with punches to the head and body. #CUT#
Mongali Samson's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Okino Naruhiko!
A victorious Okino Naruhiko thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: Montreal RD 5     
Date:   Feb 16, 2019
#R1#
Columbo connects with a looping right hand.
Columbo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Naruhiko on the side of the head.
Columbo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#TD2#
Naruhiko closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Columbo's guard.
Columbo tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Columbo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Columbo has momentary wrist control but Naruhiko slips an elbow through the middle.
Columbo has momentary wrist control but Naruhiko slips an elbow through the middle.
Columbo has momentary wrist control but Naruhiko slips an elbow through the middle.
Naruhiko stays in close to Columbo's body and controls the position.
Naruhiko keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Columbo's head.
Naruhiko has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Columbo wants to stand but Naruhiko is controlling the position.
Naruhiko stands up over Columbo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T1#
Columbo throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Naruhiko landing with the ground and pound.
Naruhiko prevents Columbo from getting back to his feet.
Naruhiko scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Naruhiko not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Naruhiko won't allow Columbo to get back to his feet.
Naruhiko advances position into side control!
Naruhiko lands a decent elbow from side control.
Naruhiko grinds an elbow into Columbo's temple. #CUT2#
It looks like Diego Columbo has been cut.
Columbo is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #CUT2#
Diego Columbo's cut is getting worse.
Naruhiko controls the position.
Columbo is trying to get back to half guard.
Naruhiko works to advance to full mount. Columbo defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. #T2#
Naruhiko landing strikes from the mount.#CUT2#
Diego Columbo's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Okino Naruhiko!
Okino Naruhiko decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: Montreal RD 4     
Date:   Feb 09, 2019
#R1#
Petrozuli misses with an uppercut. Naruhiko saw that one coming.
Naruhiko shoots in for a takedown but Petrozuli shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Petrozuli missing with a left hand there. Naruhiko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Petrozuli pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #TD2#
Naruhiko shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Petrozuli is looking to control Naruhiko's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Petrozuli avoid being mounted?
Ground and pound from Naruhiko.
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. Naruhiko connects with a nice short shot to Petrozuli's temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrozuli moves into full guard.
Naruhiko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Petrozuli is keeping the position for now.
Petrozuli pulls Naruhiko in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
Naruhiko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Petrozuli swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Naruhiko working some strikes from top position.#SUB#
Petrozuli looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Naruhiko really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Petrozuli. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Naruhiko content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Petrozuli 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.
Naruhiko makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Naruhiko lands a couple of elbows.#SUB#
Petrozuli has his foot on Naruhiko's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Naruhiko works his way back into a safe position though.#T2#
Naruhiko working some strikes from top position.
Naruhiko scoring with some ground and pound.
Naruhiko chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Petrozuli is looking for a triangle but Naruhiko pushes his legs off easily.
Naruhiko preventing the sweep.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Naruhiko is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Petrozuli looking for a guillotine here but Naruhiko defends easily.
Naruhiko postures up and lands a big shot to Petrozuli's brow. #T3#
Naruhiko working some strikes from top position.
Naruhiko is working Petrozuli over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Naruhiko lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Naruhiko keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Petrozuli's head.
Naruhiko postures up and lands a big shot to Petrozuli's brow. #ROC2#
Petrozuli is rocked!#SUB#
Petrozuli had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Naruhiko defends it easily.#SUB#
Petrozuli looking for a guillotine here but Naruhiko defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Petrozuli is looking for a triangle here but Naruhiko uses the submission attempt to pass into side control. #T4#
Naruhiko trying to control the position but Petrozuli is working away.
Petrozuli manages to work his way to half guard, despite Naruhiko's best efforts.
Naruhiko has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at The Foundry. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Naruhiko trying to control the action but Petrozuli is working from the bottom.
Naruhiko slows the pace down in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Petrozuli manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Naruhiko is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Petrozuli 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Okino Naruhiko dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Naruhiko fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Petrozuli. #SUB#
Petrozuli is trying to get an arm triangle but Naruhiko is defending well. #SUB#
Petrozuli tries for a kimura but Naruhiko is defending well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Naruhiko can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Naruhiko is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Petrozuli tries for a kimura but Naruhiko is defending well. #T1#
Naruhiko tries to bench press Petrozuli off him but Petrozuli keeps the position. #SUB#
Petrozuli looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Petrozuli goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Naruhiko has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Petrozuli but great work by Naruhiko.
Petrozuli wants to control but Naruhiko postures up.
Naruhiko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Petrozuli keeps working.
Okino Naruhiko has got the better of the ground game so far.
Naruhiko working the ground and pound.
Naruhiko creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#T2#
Petrozuli regains half guard.
Naruhiko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Petrozuli regains full guard. Nicely done.
Naruhiko postures up and lands a big shot to Petrozuli's brow.
Naruhiko postures up and lands a big shot to Petrozuli's brow.
Petrozuli definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Petrozuli 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.#SUB#
Petrozuli is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Naruhiko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Petrozuli is keeping the position for now.
Naruhiko landing some decent shots from guard.
Naruhiko working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Petrozuli's head.#T3##SUB#
Naruhiko got a little sloppy there for a moment and Petrozuli has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Naruhiko has managed to get both his arms back between Petrozuli's legs - danger averted.
Naruhiko postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Naruhiko scoring with some ground and pound.
Petrozuli manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Naruhiko manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Naruhiko looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Petrozuli passes into side control.
Petrozuli working away.
Naruhiko tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Petrozuli wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T4#
Naruhiko looks to move to half guard but instead Petrozuli has passed into mount! Damn!
Naruhiko is squirming around, avoiding Petrozuli's attempts to control the action.
Petrozuli moves to the back position. #SUB#
Petrozuli tightening his grip on Naruhiko, looking for the choke.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Naruhiko is trying to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Regis Petrozuli dominated that second round.
That's time! Petrozuli's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Naruhiko shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Naruhiko is thwarting Petrozuli's attempts to control the position.
Naruhiko slips a nice elbow through Petrozuli's hands, connecting with Petrozuli's forehead.
Naruhiko trying to control the action but Petrozuli is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Naruhiko is taking a breather. Petrozuli says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Naruhiko prevents Petrozuli from improving his position.
Naruhiko lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T1#
Naruhiko seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Petrozuli wants to get back to full guard.
Petrozuli is trying to maintain the position but Naruhiko is very close to passing his half guard.
Naruhiko lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Petrozuli is not content to let Naruhiko control the position.
Naruhiko is taking a breather. Petrozuli says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Naruhiko landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Naruhiko is keen to just control but Petrozuli is a slippery customer.
Naruhiko is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Naruhiko lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Naruhiko is pressing down on Petrozuli's thigh, looking to free his foot. Petrozuli is holding on for now.
Naruhiko looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Oh Petrozuli is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Naruhiko looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Petrozuli with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Naruhiko creates some space for himself and unloads with a monster right hand! That one landed with a sickening thud - Petrozuli is out cold and this one is all over! Naruhiko climbs onto the cage to celebrate with his corner!! He's shouting something into the camera but he's still got his mouthpiece in so God knows what he's actually saying.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Okino Naruhiko!
An out of breath Okino Naruhiko thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: Montreal RD 3     
Date:   Feb 02, 2019
#R1#
Naruhiko changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Khak tries to avoid it but Naruhiko manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Khak to the ground. Khak escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD2#
Naruhiko manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Khak on his heels. He'll look to pass Khak's guard now, I'm sure.
Naruhiko sitting in guard here, content to control.
Naruhiko scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Naruhiko postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Naruhiko loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Naruhiko scoring with some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Naruhiko's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Naruhiko showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Naruhiko has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Naruhiko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Khak on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Khak tries to get out of the position.#T1#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Naruhiko's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Naruhiko not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Naruhiko slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Naruhiko scores with a couple of short elbows.
Naruhiko lands a few punches from side control.#ROC2#
Khak is rocked!
Khak struggling a bit here.
Oh Khak is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Naruhiko lands a strong strike to the head of Khak. That's dazed him! Naruhiko looking to finish here. Khak is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Naruhiko lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Okino Naruhiko!
An out of breath Okino Naruhiko thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: Montreal RD 2     
Date:   Jan 26, 2019
#R1#
Naruhiko takes a swing at O'Phoenix's ribcage but misses.
Naruhiko stuns O'Phoenix with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Patrick O'Phoenix seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
O'Phoenix shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Naruhiko as he jumps to the side.
O'Phoenix fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
O'Phoenix tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Naruhiko defends well and O'Phoenix ends up having to push Naruhiko into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrick O'Phoenix. That's going to take a lot out of him.
O'Phoenix shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Naruhiko sprawls well. Naruhiko wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. O'Phoenix gets slowly back to his feet.
O'Phoenix misses with a takedown attempt #TD2#
so Naruhiko counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Naruhiko must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Naruhiko lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Naruhiko stays in close to O'Phoenix's body and controls the position.
Naruhiko lands a couple of digs.#SUB#
O'Phoenix looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
O'Phoenix looking for a guillotine here but Naruhiko defends easily.
Naruhiko content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T1#
Naruhiko lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB#
O'Phoenix escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Naruhiko gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Naruhiko connects with a couple of short punches.
Naruhiko working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of O'Phoenix's head.
Naruhiko landing with the ground and pound.
Naruhiko working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #ROC2#
O'Phoenix is rocked!
Naruhiko is working O'Phoenix over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Oh O'Phoenix is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB#
Naruhiko avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Naruhiko really doesn't want to stay on the ground with O'Phoenix. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Naruhiko works over O'Phoenix with some ground and pound from guard.
Naruhiko postures up, still in guard. A huge hammer fist lands that bounces O'Phoenix's head off the mat! O'Phoenix is out! He's out! Naruhiko jumps to his feet and celebrates with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Okino Naruhiko!
Okino Naruhiko seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: Montreal RD 1     
Date:   Jan 19, 2019
#R1##TD#
Naruhiko shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Naruhiko works over Dobson with some ground and pound from guard.
Naruhiko throwing strikes from guard but Dobson blocks nicely.
Dobson is trying to control the position but Naruhiko postures up.
Naruhiko 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#
Naruhiko drops back looking for a leg! Dobson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dobson manages to kick Naruhiko off! Naruhiko jumps back into Dobson's guard.
Dobson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Naruhiko won't allow Dobson to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Naruhiko working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Naruhiko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dobson is keeping the position for now.
Dobson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Naruhiko. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Naruhiko postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Naruhiko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
Dobson keeping full guard, as Naruhiko tries to pass.
Naruhiko landing with the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dobson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Naruhiko trying to control the position from guard on top but Dobson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dobson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dobson looking to control.
Naruhiko lands a couple of elbows.
Naruhiko keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dobson's head.
Naruhiko cracks Dobson with a solid left hand.
Naruhiko trying to control but Dobson is working from the bottom.
Naruhiko is stalling in the full guard.
Naruhiko throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
Naruhiko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Naruhiko loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dobson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Naruhiko.
Naruhiko engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Naruhiko working some strikes from top position.
Naruhiko gets to his feet and stands over Dobson, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Dobson felt that one! Naruhiko unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Dobson from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Okino Naruhiko!
In defeat, Michael Dobson stepped up to the mic, saying 'Oh bugger all!'.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Jan 03, 2019
#R1#
Naruhiko takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #TD#
Naruhiko is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Fok's half guard.
Fok really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Naruhiko. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fok is looking to control Naruhiko's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fok avoid being mounted?
Naruhiko winds up and cracks Fok with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Naruhiko winds up and cracks Fok with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Naruhiko working Fok over with strikes.
Naruhiko lands strikes from half guard.
Fok wants to improve his position but Naruhiko is controlling well.
Naruhiko is nestled in close to Fok, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Naruhiko is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Naruhiko is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Naruhiko is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Naruhiko working the head and body with strikes. #CUT#
It looks like Third Fok has been cut.
Naruhiko winds up and cracks Fok with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Fok is refusing to be controlled, as Naruhiko sits in half guard. #T1#
Naruhiko 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.
Ground and pound from Naruhiko.
Naruhiko working Fok over with strikes. #SUB#
Naruhiko 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.
Fok has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Naruhiko is working away from the top position though.
Naruhiko lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Naruhiko trying to control the action but Fok is working from the bottom. #T2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Fok on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Naruhiko seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fok does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Naruhiko looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Fok with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Fok wants to get back to full guard.
Naruhiko scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Naruhiko working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #CUT#
That has opened up Third Fok's cut even more.
Naruhiko lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #CUT#
The cut above Third Fok's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
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. Naruhiko connects with a nice short shot to Fok's temple. #CUT#
Third Fok's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Okino Naruhiko!

 

 
 
 
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