Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Highland 216
Date: Dec 16, 2022

#R1#
Kamogawa misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ries misses with a head kick.
Kamogawa swings widly with a right hand
letting Ries counter with a right hand.
Kamogawa misses the shot to the body.
Kamogawa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ries was well out of range. Poor timing from Kamogawa.
Kamogawa lands a head shot.
Genji Kamogawa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ries connects with a nice looking jab.
A big left from Kamogawa misses.
Kamogawa feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Riess jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kamogawa clobbers Ries with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kamogawa throws a hook but Ries avoids it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ries takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kamogawa avoids the body shot from Ries.
Kamogawa throws a right hand that misses
and Ries counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ries drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kamogawa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kamogawa misses with an uppercut.
Kamogawa missing with a left hand there. Ries was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kamogawa 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.#T1#
Ries lands with a nice body punch.
Ries lands a nice shot to the body.
Kamogawa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ries was well out of range. Poor timing from Kamogawa.
Ries is looking for a counter combo.
Kamogawa looks to land a right hand but Ries moved out of range.
Ries cracks Kamogawa with an open hand slap.
Kamogawa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Ries counter with a right hand.
Ries lands a nice shot that snaps Kamogawa's head back.
Kamogawa shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Ries eats them both and turns towards Kamogawa to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Ries keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #ROC#Kamogawa is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Ries throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Kamogawa is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Eric Ries!

Event: Highland 210
Date: Nov 25, 2022

#R1#
Cartwright misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A little jabbing left from Kamogawa on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Genji Kamogawa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD#
Cartwright drops Kamogawa with a left and a right! Oh, Kamogawa is hurt - Cartwright dives into side control looking to finish! #CUT#It looks like Genji Kamogawa has been cut.
Cartwright working away.
Cartwright will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cartwright looking to control but instead Kamogawa has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Kamogawa keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Cartwright prevents Kamogawa from improving his position.
Cartwright is keen to just control but Kamogawa is a slippery customer.
Kamogawa avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cartwright.
Cartwright seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kamogawa does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cartwright lands with a punch from half guard.
Cartwright lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Cartwright thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T1#
Cartwright slips a nice elbow through Kamogawa's hands, connecting with Kamogawa's forehead.#SUB#
Cartwright is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kamogawa sees it coming and defends easily.
Cartwright missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
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. Cartwright connects with a nice short shot to Kamogawa's temple.
Kamogawa taking some punishment here, with Cartwright in his half guard.
Cartwright throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cartwright is looking to take a break and control but Kamogawa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kamogawa keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB#
Cartwright is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Cartwright throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T2#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Cartwright lands a nice short elbow.
Cartwright looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kamogawa with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kamogawa is doing well to control the position and prevent Cartwright from advancing to side control.
Cartwright trying to control the action but Kamogawa is working from the bottom.
Kamogawa avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cartwright.
Kamogawa regains full guard. Nicely done.
Cartwright slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The strikes coming from Cartwright are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #T3#
Kamogawa gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Cartwright misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Cartwright throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.#SUB#
Cartwright goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Kamogawa turns into him and now he's in Cartwright's guard. #SUB#
Cartwright is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Cartwright throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Cartwright has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Kamogawa is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Cartwright.#T4#
Cartwright sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Cartwright looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kamogawa content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kamogawa is continuing to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Punchy Cartwright dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Genji Kamogawa'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#
Kamogawa stuffs the takedown.
Cartwright lands a glancing blow to the side of Kamogawa's head.
Cartwright looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Kamogawa in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
A punch combination from Kamogawa misses.
Cartwright connects with a body shot that sends Kamogawa's belly button to the back.
Cartwright cracks Kamogawa with a hook to the temple - Kamogawa is on wobbly legs here! Cartwright swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Kamogawa falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Cartwright wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Punchy Cartwright!
Punchy Cartwright thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Highland 206
Date: Nov 11, 2022

#R1##TD#
Cartwright shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Cartwright throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Cartwright looks to land a strike but Kamogawa avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Cartwright wants to pass the guard but Kamogawa is keeping the position.
Kamogawa bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cartwright's guard. #REVB#
Cartwright seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Cartwright is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamogawa sitting in guard here, content to control.
Cartwright wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T1#
Cartwright looking for a sweep. Not yet Cartwright, not yet.
Cartwright pulls Kamogawa in close to his closed guard and prevents Kamogawa from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kamogawa stopping the sweep attempt from Cartwright.
Cartwright is adopting a defensive guard.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kamogawa swings for the body but Cartwright moves out of range. #TD#
Cartwright looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kamogawa manages to get to full guard.
Kamogawa keeping full guard, as Cartwright tries to pass.
Kamogawa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3#
Cartwright trying to control the position from guard on top but Kamogawa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cartwright working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cartwright postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Cartwright postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kamogawa looking to control.
Cartwright tries to free his leg and advance position but Kamogawa is retaining full guard.
Cartwright trying to control but Kamogawa is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cartwright postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Cartwright postures up and lands a big shot to Kamogawa's brow. #T4#
Cartwright lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Cartwright postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cartwright throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kamogawa works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cartwright throws a big right hand that misses.
Cartwright postures up and lands a big shot to Kamogawa's brow.
Cartwright engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Cartwright postures up and lands a big shot to Kamogawa's brow.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cartwright missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kamogawa working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cartwright.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Smashy Cartwright dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD#
Kamogawa gets caught napping as Cartwright dives in and scores a takedown. Kamogawa manages to retain guard.
Cartwright throws a big elbow that misses.
Kamogawa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cartwright trying to control the position from guard on top but Kamogawa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cartwright 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.
Cartwright loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kamogawa is pulling down on Cartwright's head. It's preventing any offense from Cartwright, at least for the moment.
Cartwright throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kamogawa works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cartwright throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kamogawa keeping moving, preventing Cartwright from controlling successfully.
Cartwright throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1#
Cartwright throws a big right hand that misses.
Cartwright stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kamogawa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Smashy Cartwright overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kamogawa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cartwright scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Cartwright trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kamogawa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Our spies down at at London MMA Club inform us that Kamogawa has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Cartwright missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cartwright stays in close to Kamogawa's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Cartwright moves out of range as Kamogawa strikes.
Genji Kamogawa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kamogawa just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Kamogawa lands a nice hook to Cartwright's body. Cartwright takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kamogawa misses with a straight left.
Cartwright gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Cartwright keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kamogawa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kamogawa misses with the combination. #CL#
Cartwright clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Cartwright manages to pull guard.
Cartwright has his hands on Kamogawa's head, controlling the position.
Cartwright looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kamogawa is one step ahead there. #T3#
Cartwright looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kamogawa preventing the sweep.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cartwright looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kamogawa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kamogawa misses with a looping left.#CL#
Cartwright gets a clinch. #T4#
Cartwright misses with a knee strike.
Kamogawa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cartwright is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kamogawa gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kamogawa misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Kamogawa fails to land.
Cartwright has been working on his balance at Irish Collar & Elbow Academy (ICE), so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Kamogawa.
Cartwright tries to pull guard but Kamogawa won't allow it.
Cartwright blocking some punches.
Kamogawa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cartwrights head.
Kamogawa misses with the head strike.
Cartwright is trying to pull guard but Kamogawa has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Smashy Cartwright. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kamogawa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cartwright blocks an uppercut.
Cartwright cracks Kamogawa with a nice body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kamogawa.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cartwright blocks a punch to the side of the head. #TD#
Cartwright ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Cartwright no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cartwright wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Cartwright looking for a guillotine here but Kamogawa defends easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Smashy Cartwright will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Kamogawa throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cartwright stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#TD#
Cartwright shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kamogawa napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB#
Cartwright tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Cartwright is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cartwright throws a strike aimed at the side of Kamogawa's head but Kamogawa avoids it well.
Cartwright trying to control the action but Kamogawa is working from the bottom. #T1#
Kamogawa is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Cartwright with the ground and pound but Kamogawa regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Cartwright missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kamogawa gets back to full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cartwright accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cartwright slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kamogawa dodges the ground and pound from Cartwright.
Genji Kamogawa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Sloppy strikes there by Cartwright.
Cartwright lands some shots froms side control.
An elbow from Cartwright crashes against the mat.
Cartwright misses with the ground and pound.
Cartwright tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Cartwright is trying to ground and pound but Kamogawa uses the momentary lack of control by Cartwright to regain half guard.
Kamogawa regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Cartwright.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cartwright accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3#
Cartwright trying to control but Kamogawa is working from the bottom.
Cartwright throws a big right hand that misses.
Cartwright works over Kamogawa with some ground and pound from guard.
Cartwright throws a big elbow that misses.
Kamogawa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kamogawa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cartwright lands a couple of elbows.
Smashy Cartwright is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cartwright showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Cartwright throws a big right hand that misses.
Kamogawa can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cartwright controls the pace.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kamogawa looks to throw the jab but Cartwright is out of range. #TD#
Cartwright shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Cartwright showed some decent athleticism there.
Cartwright not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kamogawa is looking to improve his position.
Cartwright is just content to waste time from the top position. Kamogawa takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Smashy Cartwright!
A relieved looking Smashy Cartwright 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: Highland 201
Date: Oct 21, 2022

#R1#
Kamogawa takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Some wild striking there from Kamogawa.
Joe staying out of range there.
Kamogawa lands a nice hook to Joe's body. Joe takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kamogawa takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kamogawa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kamogawa. #CUT2#It looks like Jobber Joe has been cut.
Joe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kamogawa misses with a hook.
Joe is looking to counter punch.
Kamogawa works the jab nicely.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kamogawa throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kamogawa stuns Joe with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A swing and a miss from Kamogawa.
Kamogawa misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kamogawa misses with a body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Joe on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kamogawa takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kamogawa throws a hook to the side of Joe's head but Joe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Joe connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T1#
Joe scores with a nice right hand.
Kamogawa takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Joe lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kamogawa looks to score with a jab to the body but Joe is just out of range.
Joe scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kamogawa throws out a loose jab but Joe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kamogawa misses with a body shot
and Joe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kamogawa misses with an uppercut. Joe saw that one coming.
Kamogawa throws a series of strikes that have Joe backpedaling. #ROC2#Joe is rocked!
Kamogawa misses with an uppercut
and Joe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Oh Joe 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!
Kamogawa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Joe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Joe seems to have got his legs back now.
Kamogawa misses with a double jab.
Joe connects with a looping right hand.
Joe scores with a hook.
Joe lands with an overhand left.
Joe takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Kamogawa throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Joe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Joe is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kamogawa misses with a body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Joe misses the target.#T2#
Kamogawa throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Joe stumbling backwards into the cage! Joe bounces back off the cage towards Kamogawa, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Kamogawa lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Kamogawa celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Genji Kamogawa!
Genji Kamogawa was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: Highland 192
Date: Sep 18, 2022

#R1#
A nice combination there by Kamogawa. #CUT2#It looks like Necmettin Hoca has been cut.
A telegraphed right hand from Kamogawa misses the target.
Hoca was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kamogawa lands a body shot.
Kamogawa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hoca.
Hoca takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kamogawa swings for the body but Hoca moves out of range.
Kamogawa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hoca.
Hoca throws the left hand but Kamogawa avoids the punch easily.
Hoca uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kamogawa.
Kamogawa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hoca.
Hoca misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kamogawa.
Kamogawa misses with a jab to the body
and Hoca connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab lands there for Hoca.
Kamogawa throws an off balance right hand
and Hoca cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hoca lands a really nice looking cross but Kamogawa seems unphased.
Kamogawa scores with a hook to the body. Hoca takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kamogawa misses with a few strikes there.
Hoca is looking to counter punch.
Hoca scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T1#
Hoca misses with an uppercut. Kamogawa saw that one coming.
Hoca lands a really nice looking cross but Kamogawa seems unphased.
Kamogawa cracks a nice hook into Hoca's ribs.
Nice shot by Kamogawa.
Hoca throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kamogawa throws a lazy right hand but Hoca sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hoca throws a big counter combination but Kamogawa scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A big right from Kamogawa misses.
Kamogawa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Genji Kamogawa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good standup being displayed there by Hoca as he connects with a hook.
Kamogawa takes one to the side of the head. #ROC#Kamogawa is rocked!
A left lands for Kamogawa.
Kamogawa is still on wobbly legs! Can Hoca finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kamogawa misses with the combination.
Hoca keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kamogawa seems to have recovered his senses.
Kamogawa moves forwards but Hoca connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kamogawa misses with a body shot. #T2#
A swing and a miss from Hoca.
Kamogawa looks to land a combination. Hoca sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Kamogawa blocks a jab.
Kamogawa looks to land a right hand but Hoca moved out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Hoca 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nice defenses there by Hoca.
A little feinted left hand from Hoca on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hoca throws a body shot but no joy.
Hoca throws a body punch but Kamogawa moves out of range.
Hoca throws a jab but it's blocked by Kamogawa.
Hoca bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It looked like Hoca was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kamogawa.
Kamogawa throws a combination. Hoca tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Kamogawa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hoca connects with a crisp jab.
Kamogawa lands a jab to the nose.
Hoca defending well as Kamogawa loads up on a big left hand.
Hoca showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kamogawa.
Hoca is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T3#
Kamogawa lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kamogawa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hoca.
Hoca uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kamogawa.
Kamogawa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hoca uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kamogawa throws a right hand that Hoca ducks under and follows up with a left that Hoca also avoids with ease.
Nice body punch from Hoca.
Hoca works Kamogawa's body with a nice hook.
Kamogawa misses the jab.
A quick step to the side and Hoca tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slow jab from Kamogawa misses its intended target.
Hoca throwing a counter right hand but Kamogawa manages to avoid it.
Hoca throws a nice looking combination but Kamogawa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kamogawa ducks under a wild hook from Hoca.
Kamogawa misses with a looping left.
Hoca throwing a counter right hand but Kamogawa manages to avoid it.#T4#
Hoca pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kamogawa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hoca moves away.
Hoca appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kamogawa with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A big right from Hoca misses.
Hoca has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hoca there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kamogawa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
An attempted straight right counter from Hoca misses the target.
Kamogawa thuds a left hand into Hoca's body.
Hoca uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kamogawa.
It looked like Hoca wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kamogawa moves forwards but Hoca connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kamogawa misses with a right hand
and Hoca counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kamogawa takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kamogawa connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hoca's hands.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hoca slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kamogawa lands a slapping body shot.
Kamogawa throws a good cross that connects.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Genji Kamogawa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Necmettin Hoca's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Kamogawa moves away from the strike by Hoca.
Kamogawa ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hoca throws a shot to the body.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Kamogawa. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Kamogawa throws a jab when Hoca was well out of range.
Hoca takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hoca darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kamogawa misses with the combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Hoca misses the target.
Kamogawa throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hoca lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hoca swings for the body but Kamogawa moves out of range.
Kamogawa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A counter left hand to the body from Hoca misses its target.
Kamogawa on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kamogawa lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T1#
Kamogawa misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
An attempted straight right counter from Hoca misses the target.
Kamogawa misses the jab.
Hoca works the jab nicely.
Genji Kamogawa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kamogawa moves out of range of the strikes.
Hoca on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hoca misses with a body shot.
Kamogawa throws a hook to the side of Hoca's head but Hoca sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kamogawa moves into range and connects with a jab.
A swing and a miss from Hoca.
Hoca throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hoca avoids the body shot from Kamogawa.
Kamogawa's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kamogawa duly obliges.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kamogawa lands with a good body shot.
Kamogawa ducks under a wild hook from Hoca.
Kamogawa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hoca misses with a looping left.
A countering left hand to the body from Kamogawa misses.#T2#
Hoca takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kamogawa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hoca.
Hoca moves out of range as Kamogawa strikes.
Hoca swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kamogawa misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hoca moves away from the strike by Kamogawa.
Jab, jab by Hoca - just one landing.
Hoca takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A telegraphed right hand from Hoca misses the target.
The fighters circling - Hoca throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kamogawa swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hoca counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kamogawa fails to land with a series of punches.
Kamogawa throws a right and a left that Hoca avoids nicely.
Hoca tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kamogawa was well out of range. Poor timing from Hoca.
Hoca waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kamogawa.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kamogawa. Hoca does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Hoca misses with a looping left.
Hoca defending well as Kamogawa loads up on a big left hand.
Hoca misses with a body shot.
Kamogawa lands a nice shot to the body.
Kamogawa misses with a hook
and Hoca counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kamogawa uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hoca tries to move into range but Kamogawa moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kamogawa misses with a hook to the body
and Hoca counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hoca fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kamogawa manages to avoid it.
Kamogawa connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hoca's hands.
Hoca throws the left hand but Kamogawa avoids the punch easily.
Kamogawa cracks Hoca with an open hand slap.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kamogawa misses with a right hand
and Hoca connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kamogawa misses with a jab, cross combination. #T4#
Kamogawa throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kamogawa misses with a looping left.
Kamogawa looks to throw the jab but Hoca is out of range.
Kamogawa looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hoca looks to throw the jab but Kamogawa is out of range.
Kamogawa looks to land a right hand but Hoca moved out of range.
Kamogawa throws a big shot that misses.
Nice straight punches there by Hoca. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hoca.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hoca. Kamogawa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hoca bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kamogawa takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hoca keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hoca went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A telegraphed right hand from Hoca misses the target.
Kamogawa lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Genji Kamogawa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Necmettin Hoca's cut.
That's time! Hoca's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Hoca throws a body shot but no joy.
Kamogawa scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hoca in his tracks.
Kamogawa misses with a straight right.
Hoca moves forwards but Kamogawa connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kamogawa throws a body shot but no joy.
Hoca misses with a hook.
A punch combination from Kamogawa misses.
Nice cross by Hoca.
Kamogawa lands a slapping body shot.
Kamogawa misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamogawa darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kamogawa throws a looping overhand right but Hoca ducks down to avoid it.
Hoca throws a shot from downtown. Kamogawa moves away and avoids it.
Despite the aggression on Kamogawa's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kamogawa takes a swing at Hoca's ribcage but misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kamogawa loads up on a big right hand but Hoca slips the punch.
A little feinted left hand from Hoca on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Hoca moves away from the strike by Kamogawa.
Kamogawa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hoca was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kamogawa takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kamogawa paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hoca slips under a jab from Kamogawa.
Hoca blocks a jab.
Kamogawa misses with an uppercut.
Hoca was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A jab from Hoca misses.
Kamogawa missing with a left hand there. Hoca was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Hoca wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hoca waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kamogawa.
Kamogawa looks to land a right hand but Hoca moved out of range.
Hoca swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kamogawa throws a good cross that connects.
Hoca moves away from the strike by Kamogawa.
Kamogawa has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kamogawa blocks a jab.#T2#
Hoca keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kamogawa misses with a lunging right hand
and Hoca counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kamogawa misses with a hook.
Hoca went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kamogawa swings widly with a right hand
and Hoca counters with a nice uppercut.
Kamogawa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hoca jabs Kamogawa to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hoca lands a nice shot to the body.
Kamogawa swings widly with a right hand
and Hoca counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hoca lands a nice looking body shot.
Kamogawa wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kamogawa tries to bum rush Hoca with a series of wild strikes but Hoca uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kamogawa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hoca swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kamogawa takes a jab right on the kisser.
Necmettin Hoca has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kamogawa throws a hook but Hoca avoids it easily.
Hoca listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T3#
Hoca just misses with a punch to the body.
Kamogawa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kamogawa misses with a lunging right hand
and Hoca counters with a stiff right hand.
Hoca fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hoca on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hoca bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hoca throws a body punch but Kamogawa moves out of range.
Hoca lands an overhand right.
Kamogawa throws a right hand that misses
and Hoca counters with a huge left! Kamogawa is in big trouble! He's backing up but Hoca isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Kamogawa from any more damage. A dominating finish by Hoca!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Necmettin Hoca!
A very excited looking Necmettin Hoca 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: Highland 185
Date: Aug 19, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Kamogawa gets tackled into the cage by Cartwright. Cartwright maintains the clinch.
Kamogawa swings wildly with an uppercut but Cartwright uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cartwright changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kamogawa fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Cartwright looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A big left from Kamogawa misses.
Kamogawa throws a poor cross that misses
and Cartwright counters with a stiff right hand. #TD2#
Cartwright looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Cartwright throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kamogawa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cartwright wants to pass the guard but Kamogawa is keeping the position.
Kamogawa is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cartwright missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cartwright is looking to work some ground and pound but Kamogawa has wrist control.
Cartwright postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1#
Cartwright postures up in Kamogawa's guard and throws a big left but Kamogawa blocks it.
Cartwright postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cartwright loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cartwright sitting in guard here, content to control.
Cartwright advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Cartwright is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kamogawa has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kamogawa is refusing to be controlled, as Cartwright sits in half guard. #T2#
Kamogawa avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cartwright.
Cartwright not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kamogawa is trying to control but can't.
Cartwright thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kamogawa's head. #SUB2#
Cartwright is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Cartwright in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Kamogawa tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Cartwright!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Catchy Cartwright!
During a confident post fight interview, Catchy Cartwright thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Highland 184
Date: Aug 14, 2022

#R1#
Kamogawa falls off balance throwing a combination
and Azevedo Souza counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Azevedo Souza avoids the body shot from Kamogawa.
Kamogawa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Azevedo Souza. #TD#
Azevedo Souza gets a double leg takedown into Kamogawa's guard.
Our spies down at at London MMA Club inform us that Kamogawa has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
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.
Azevedo Souza passes Kamogawa's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Azevedo Souza looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Azevedo Souza working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Kamogawa's thigh. Kamogawa counters though and makes it back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azevedo Souza trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Azevedo Souza is pushing down on Kamogawa's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kamogawa is fighting to maintain full guard but Azevedo Souza has managed to sneak the leg through.
Azevedo Souza is looking to advance position but Kamogawa won't allow it. #T1#
Azevedo Souza is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Kamogawa is controlling an arm, preventing Azevedo Souza from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest. #SUB#
Azevedo Souza jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Kamogawa manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Kamogawa prevents Azevedo Souza from moving into mount. #SUB#
Azevedo Souza is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kamogawa knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T2##SUB#
Azevedo Souza tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Azevedo Souza has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Azevedo Souza working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kamogawa tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Azevedo Souza tries for a kimura but Kamogawa is defending well. #T3#
I wouldn't like to be where Kamogawa is right now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Azevedo Souza advances to full mount. #SUB#
Azevedo Souza looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Azevedo Souza seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Kamogawa is holding on tight. #SUB#
Azevedo Souza swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Kamogawa is now in Azevedo Souza's guard. A big mistake from Azevedo Souza there, giving up the dominant position!
Azevedo Souza looking for a sweep. Not yet Azevedo Souza, not yet. #SUB#
Azevedo Souza has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Kamogawa is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Azevedo Souza.#T4#
Azevedo Souza tries to buck Kamogawa off but Kamogawa is having none of it.
Azevedo Souza is working hard here to advance position.
Azevedo Souza tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Kamogawa presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Azevedo Souza is desperately trying to improve his position but Kamogawa has a good base and remains in mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Miguel Azevedo Souza dominated that round.
That's time! Azevedo Souza's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Kamogawa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kamogawa misses with a straight right.
It looked like Azevedo Souza wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kamogawa throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kamogawa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A telegraphed right hand from Kamogawa misses the target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Azevedo Souza.
Kamogawa just misses with a punch to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kamogawa, as that shot connected.
Nice body punch from Azevedo Souza.
Kamogawa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Azevedo Souza circles away quickly and effectively.#TD#
Azevedo Souza shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kamogawa keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Azevedo Souza uses his free foot to push down on Kamogawa's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Kamogawa. #T1#
Kamogawa wants to control but Azevedo Souza is having none of it.
Azevedo Souza takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here. #SUB#
Azevedo Souza is persistently looking for the submission but Kamogawa is defending it well. #SUB#
Azevedo Souza looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB#
Azevedo Souza working for the choke. #T2##SUB#
Azevedo Souza seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Kamogawa's chin but Kamogawa turns very nicely into Azevedo Souza's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Kamogawa.
Kamogawa stopping the sweep attempt from Azevedo Souza.#SUB#
Azevedo Souza isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Kamogawa stacks Azevedo Souza on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Kamogawa!
Azevedo Souza is trying to improve his position.#T3#
Azevedo Souza tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Kamogawa presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Azevedo Souza is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kamogawa looking to control and managing it successfully.
Azevedo Souza really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T4#
Azevedo Souza regains half guard.
Kamogawa trying to mount his opponent but Azevedo Souza defends it.
Azevedo Souza wants to improve his position but Kamogawa is controlling well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Miguel Azevedo Souza will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Kamogawa misses with an uppercut
and Azevedo Souza counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kamogawa missing with a left hand there. Azevedo Souza was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Azevedo Souza steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kamogawa.
Some wild striking there from Kamogawa.
A lazy left from Kamogawa finds it's target.
Genji Kamogawa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kamogawa misses with a body punch
and Azevedo Souza counters with a right hand to the body.
Kamogawa scores with a hook.
Kamogawa throws an off balance right hand
and Azevedo Souza counters with a nice uppercut.
Kamogawa throws a hook but Azevedo Souza avoids it easily.
Azevedo Souza connects with a body shot.
Kamogawa connects with a single shot there.
Genji Kamogawa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kamogawa misses with a series of wild punches.
Azevedo Souza attempts a counter takedown but Kamogawa avoids it well and moves away.
Genji Kamogawa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Azevedo Souza steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kamogawa.
Kamogawa misses with a right hand
and Azevedo Souza counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kamogawa throws a jab but it's blocked by Azevedo Souza.
Azevedo Souza lands with a cross.
Kamogawa throws a lazy uppercut
and Azevedo Souza counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kamogawa misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Azevedo Souza wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kamogawa looks to land a left hand but Azevedo Souza moved out of range nicely.
Azevedo Souza throws a body punch but Kamogawa moves out of range.
Kamogawa looks to land a left hand but Azevedo Souza moved out of range nicely.
A quick step to the side and Azevedo Souza tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kamogawa misses with a hook. Azevedo Souza ducked under it nicely.
Azevedo Souza will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Azevedo Souza misses with a body shot.
Genji Kamogawa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Kamogawa missing with a left hand there. Azevedo Souza was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kamogawa 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.
Kamogawa throws a lazy right hand but Azevedo Souza sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Azevedo Souza looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kamogawa throws a lazy uppercut
and Azevedo Souza counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice defenses there by Azevedo Souza.
A quick step to the side and Azevedo Souza tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kamogawa fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Azevedo Souza on the side of the head.
Azevedo Souza uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kamogawa has time to react.
Kamogawa throws a nice looking combination but Azevedo Souza bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kamogawa misses with a wild combination.
Azevedo Souza is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kamogawa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Azevedo Souza counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kamogawa throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and Azevedo Souza decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kamogawa's guard.
Azevedo Souza tries to free his leg and advance position but Kamogawa is retaining full guard. #T3#
Azevedo Souza pushing down on Kamogawa's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kamogawa won't allow Azevedo Souza to pass to mount.
Azevedo Souza passes to full mount! #SUB#
Azevedo Souza goes for an armbar but Kamogawa turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Kamogawa.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Azevedo Souza looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kamogawa is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Azevedo Souza has his foot on Kamogawa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kamogawa works his way back into a safe position though.#T4##SUB#
Azevedo Souza is looking for a triangle here but Kamogawa uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Azevedo Souza tries to buck Kamogawa off but Kamogawa is having none of it.
Azevedo Souza looking for a sweep but Kamogawa has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Miguel Azevedo Souza is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Azevedo Souza is looking to improve his position but Kamogawa isn't that keen on the idea.
Azevedo Souza wants to hold on but Kamogawa pushes him away.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Genji Kamogawa.
I think Azevedo Souza has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miguel Azevedo Souza!
Miguel Azevedo Souza thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Highland 180
Date: Jul 31, 2022

#R1#
No luck for Green with that takedown attempt.
Green moves out of range as Kamogawa strikes.
Green feinted with a counter takedown.
Kamogawa throws a hook but Green blocks it.
Green misses with a wild combination.
Kamogawa throws a jab when Green was well out of range.
No joy there for Kamogawa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Green ducks under a wild hook from Kamogawa.#KD2#
Kamogawa drops Green with a beautiful combination! Green stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Kamogawa is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Green is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kamogawa misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and Green counters with a shoot takedown. Kamogawa fights it but they end up in guard.
Oh Green is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kamogawa keeping full guard, as Green tries to pass.
Green seems to have got his legs back now.
Green wants to control from the top but Kamogawa keeps moving. #T1#
Green trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Green is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kamogawa is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kamogawa has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Kamogawa sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kamogawa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Green looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Green has his foot on Kamogawa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kamogawa works his way back into a safe position though.#T2#
Kamogawa not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kamogawa won't allow Green to sweep him here. #SUB#
Green looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kamogawa passes into half guard.
My spies in London MMA Club inform me that Kamogawa has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Green is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Kamogawa controlling the pace.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Green is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Kamogawa jumps into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Green is trying to improve his position.
Green is working hard here to advance position.
Green is trying to work for a sweep but Kamogawa has mounted him!#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Green tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kamogawa sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Green is looking to improve his position but Kamogawa isn't that keen on the idea.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Genji Kamogawa dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Green moves out of range of the strikes.
Green gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kamogawa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Green was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kamogawa.
Green takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kamogawa loads up on a big right hand but Green slips the punch.
A little feinted left hand from Green on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#KD2#
Kamogawa lands a big uppercut and Green crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Green looks OK. Kamogawa waves Green back to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kamogawa throws a body punch but Green moves out of range.
Kamogawa misses with a series of wild punches.
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Green got wobbled bad by a big combination! Kamogawa presses forward with punches and knees until Green stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Green closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Genji Kamogawa!
Genji Kamogawa tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: Highland 175
Date: Jul 15, 2022

#R1#
Kamogawa throws an off balance right hand
and Epolito cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Epolito moves out of range as Kamogawa strikes.
A little jabbing left from Epolito on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A punch lands to the side of Kamogawa 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kamogawa falls off balance throwing a combination
and Epolito counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Epolito lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Epolito lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kamogawa misses with a body shot
letting Epolito counter with a right hand.
Kamogawa throws a big shot that misses.
Kamogawa throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kamogawa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Epolito ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kamogawa misses with a hook. Epolito ducked under it nicely.
Epolito is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kamogawa with a body shot.
Kamogawa cracks Epolito with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Epolito explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Epolito paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kamogawa throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Epolito counters with a stiff right hand.
Kamogawa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Epolito counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice uppercut there from Epolito.#ROC2#Kamogawa is rocked!
Jab by Epolito.
Oh Kamogawa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Epolito connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Kamogawa out cold! This one is over in a flash!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Anthony Epolito! Anthony Epolito retains his lightweight title!
Anthony Epolito managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, HELLBENT, into his post fight interview.

Event: Highland 167
Date: Jun 10, 2022

#R1##KD#
Kamogawa lands a big right hand that sends Murphy crashing to the mat! Kamogawa stays standing though and waves Murphy back to his feet!#ROC#Murphy is rocked!
Murphy moves out of range of the strikes.
Murphy is still on wobbly legs! Can Kamogawa finish him?
Kamogawa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Murphy seems to have recovered his senses.
The fighters circling - Kamogawa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Murphy misses with a head kick.
Genji Kamogawa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murphy takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kamogawa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#KD#
Kamogawa lands a big uppercut and Murphy crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Murphy looks OK. Kamogawa waves Murphy back to his feet!
Murphy takes a swing at Kamogawa's ribcage but misses.
Murphy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kamogawa throws a lazy uppercut
and Kamogawa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kamogawa lands with a good body shot.
Kamogawa misses with a looping left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Murphy! But no joy.
Kamogawa lands with an overhand left.
Kamogawa circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Murphy tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Kamogawa wins by KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Genji Kamogawa!
In his post fight interview, Genji Kamogawa started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Highland 166
Date: Jun 04, 2022

#R1#
Kamogawa takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dux uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kamogawa.
Kamogawa lands with a good body shot.
Kamogawa lands a slapping body shot.
Kamogawa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dux takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kamogawa throws a body shot but no joy.
Dux jabs at Kamogawa's body.
Dux throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A nice side step and Kamogawa releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Dux avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice shot by Dux.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kamogawa displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Dux slips under a jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kamogawa misses with an uppercut
and Dux counters with a nice uppercut.
Kamogawa lands a nice looking body shot.
Kamogawa throws a right and a left that Dux avoids nicely.
Dux throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kamogawa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kamogawa is looking for the big counter here.
Kamogawa scores with a hook to the body. Dux takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dux ducks under a wild hook from Kamogawa.
Dux is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A lazy left from Dux finds it's target.
Dux just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Dux blocks a jab.
Dux dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kamogawa bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dux's head.
Kamogawa is pawing at Dux, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Dux's nose. Dux is badly hurt! Kamogawa pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Dux tries desperately to hold on but Kamogawa is relentless in his assault! As Dux receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Kamogawa away and this one is in the books!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Genji Kamogawa!
Genji Kamogawa was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: Highland 150
Date: Apr 03, 2022

#R1#
Goddard is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kamogawa sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A jab from Kamogawa misses.
Kamogawa swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD#
and Goddard decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kamogawa's guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kamogawa holds on and takes a little breather.
Goddard wants to pass the guard but Kamogawa is keeping the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Goddard accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kamogawa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Goddard loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goddard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kamogawa is keeping the position for now.
Goddard definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kamogawa working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Goddard.
Goddard slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T1##SUB#
Goddard working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Goddard throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Kamogawa takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
An elbow from Goddard crashes against the mat.
The strikes coming from Goddard are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Kamogawa dodges the ground and pound from Goddard.#SUB#
Goddard tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Goddard is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kamogawa is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T2#
Goddard tries to move to mount but Kamogawa blocks the move with his legs.
Kamogawa trying to control but Goddard flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Kamogawa trying to control but not successfully. #SUB#
Kamogawa is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Goddard throwing strikes and Kamogawa squirms under the pressure, ending up mounted. #T3#
Kamogawa blocking the ground and pound. #SUB#
Goddard has control of Kamogawa's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Kamogawa regains control of the situation pretty easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Goddard is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Kamogawa has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Kamogawa! #SUB#
Goddard is looking for a triangle but Kamogawa pushes his legs off easily.
Goddard looking for a sweep. Not yet Goddard, not yet. #T4#
Goddard throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Kamogawa sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Goddard is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Goddard looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kamogawa is one step ahead there.
Goddard working a defensive guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kamogawa won't allow Goddard to sweep him here.
Goddard controls Kamogawa momentarily but Kamogawa frees himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Magnus Goddard dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Kamogawa cracks Goddard with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kamogawa scores with a hook.
Kamogawa lands with a nice body punch.
Magnus Goddard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kamogawa lands a jab to the nose.
Nice sprawl there from Kamogawa as Goddard shoots in.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Kamogawa has knocked Goddard down with a huge combo! Kamogawa steps away and waves a wobbly Goddard back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Goddard 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!
Kamogawa with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Oh Goddard is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Goddard fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kamogawa connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Goddard out cold! This one is over in a flash!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Genji Kamogawa!
A less than humble Genji Kamogawa misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: Highland 139
Date: Feb 26, 2022

#R1#
Kamogawa misses with a two punch combination.
Epolito looks to land a right hand but Kamogawa moved out of range.
Epolito staying out of range there.
Kamogawa swats away the attempt to clinch by Epolito.
Kamogawa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Epolito works over Kamogawa's head and body with a nice combination.
Epolito bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kamogawa's head backwards.
Kamogawa misses with a hook. Epolito ducked under it nicely.
Epolito delivers a nice body kick.
Genji Kamogawa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kamogawa takes a swing at Epolito's ribcage but misses.
Epolito throws out a counter right but Kamogawa avoids it with no problem.
Kamogawa 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.
Kamogawa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Epolito.
Good standup being displayed there by Epolito as he connects with a hook.
Kamogawa throws a right and a left that Epolito avoids nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Epolito slips under a jab.
Kamogawa connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Epolito's hands.
Epolito's corner calls for a 1-2. Epolito obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A good leg kick by Epolito.
Danga de danga de dang - Epolito scores with a four punch combination!
The fighters circling - Kamogawa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kamogawa scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Epolito doesn't seem bothered though.
Kamogawa looks to land a left hand but Epolito moved out of range nicely.
Epolito appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kamogawa misses with a few strikes there. #T1#
Kamogawa staying out of range there.
Kamogawa looks to land a right hand but Epolito moved out of range.
Kamogawa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Epolito looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kamogawa moves away from the strike by Epolito.
Kamogawa is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kamogawa misses with a left hand
and Epolito counters with a nice uppercut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kamogawa needs to keep his hands up - Epolito had a free shot at his head there.
Epolito looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Epolito throws a head kick that misses.
Epolito misses with a low kick.
Epolito misses with a jab, cross combination.
Epolito just misses with a punch to the body.
Kamogawa checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kamogawa throws a series of punches but Epolito avoids them all with ease.
Kamogawa throws a jab but it's blocked by Epolito.
Some bone on bone action there as Kamogawa checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kamogawa takes a swing at Epolito's ribcage but misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Epolito! But no joy.
Good standup being displayed there by Kamogawa as he connects with a hook.
Epolito throws out a loose jab but Kamogawa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kamogawa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Epolito was well out of range. Poor timing from Kamogawa.
Epolito tries to land a front kick but Kamogawa steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T2#
Kamogawa lands with a shot to the body.
Kamogawa throws a lazy uppercut
and Epolito counters with a nice uppercut.
Epolito lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kamogawa's sensitive parts.
Epolito displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kamogawa throws out the jab.
Epolito misses with a low kick.
Epolito jabs at Kamogawa's body.
Kamogawa's corner calls for a 1-2. Kamogawa obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kamogawa scores with a sloppy right hand. Epolito should have avoided that one.
Kamogawa walks forward, straight into a front kick from Epolito.
Epolito throws a sloppy head kick and Kamogawa moves out of range easily.
Epolito connects with a solid leg kick.
Kamogawa looks to land a right hand but Epolito moved out of range.
Epolito fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kamogawa misses with a hook. Epolito ducked under it nicely.
Epolito displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kamogawa throws out the jab.
Kamogawa darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Epolito's corner calls for a 1-2. Epolito obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Epolito bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Epolito is looking to score with low kicks.
Kamogawa misses with a looping right.#T3#
Kamogawa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kamogawa drops his hands momentarily and Epolito takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Epolito punishes Kamogawa's body with a nice straight punch.
Kamogawa misses the shot to the body.
Epolito misses with a hook.
Kamogawa listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A head kick misses from Epolito.
Kamogawa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Epolito.
Epolito misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kamogawa just misses with a punch to the body.
Epolito pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Epolito uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kamogawa.
Epolito looks to score with a jab to the body but Kamogawa is just out of range.
Kamogawa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice uppercut there from Epolito.
No joy there for Kamogawa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Epolito throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kamogawa blocks a head kick by Epolito.
Kamogawa throws a big counter combination but Epolito scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kamogawa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kamogawa misses with a two punch combination.
Epolito throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kamogawa.
Epolito moves out of range of the strikes.
A nice side step and Epolito releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T4#
Kamogawa throws an overhand right that lands on Epolito's shoulder, as Epolito tries to avoid the shot.
Epolito missing with a left hand there. Kamogawa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big right from Kamogawa misses.
Despite the aggression on Epolito's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kamogawa walks into a jab.
Kamogawa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Epolito scoring well with a low kick there.
Epolito takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kamogawa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Epolito.
Epolito lands with a shot to the body.
Epolito ducks under a wild hook from Kamogawa.
Kamogawa lands with a right hand.
Kamogawa misses with a wild body shot.
Kamogawa takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Epolito misses with a two punch combination.
Epolito attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A cross from Epolito lands.
Kamogawa throws the left hand but Epolito avoids the punch easily.
Kamogawa avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Anthony Epolito will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Some wild striking there from Kamogawa.
Epolito bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Epolito slips a jab and a cross from Kamogawa.
Kamogawa throws a hook but Epolito blocks it.
Kamogawa throws a big shot that misses.
Kamogawa has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Epolito finds it's way round the side to connect with Kamogawa's head.
Epolito uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kamogawa.
As Kamogawa backs off Epolito throws a huge counter combo but Kamogawa manages to avoid it all.
Epolito takes a swing at Kamogawa's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Kamogawa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kamogawa, as that shot connected.
Kamogawa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Epolito.
Epolito misses the jab.
A head kick misses from Epolito.
Kamogawa takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kamogawa connects with a body shot.
Epolito slips under a jab from Kamogawa.
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!
Kamogawa just misses with a punch to the body.
Epolito blocks a jab.
Kamogawa throws an overhand right that lands on Epolito's shoulder, as Epolito tries to avoid the shot.
Epolito lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
No joy there for Kamogawa, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T1#
Epolito moves in looking to clinch but Kamogawa pushes him off.
That kick from Epolito tenderised Kamogawa's leg. Kamogawa is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nice jab there from Kamogawa.
Kamogawa moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kamogawa misses with a straight left.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Epolito slips a straight right by Kamogawa.
Kamogawa walks into a left hand.
No joy there for Kamogawa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A little jabbing left from Epolito on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kamogawa lands a slapping body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Epolito.
Epolito dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kamogawa. That did some damage!
Epolito drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Epolito.
Kamogawa misses with a wild body shot.
Epolito moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#ROC2#Kamogawa is rocked!
Epolito tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Oh Kamogawa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Epolito lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Epolito lands a jab to the nose.
Nice jab there from Epolito.
That kick from Epolito tenderised Kamogawa's leg. Kamogawa is trying to keep his angry face on.#T2#
Epolito jabs Kamogawa to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kamogawa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Epolito connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Epolito drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Kamogawa right on the button. Kamogawa goes down! Epolito follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Epolito gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthony Epolito!
Anthony Epolito managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, KOMBAT KLOTHING, into his post fight interview.

Event: Highland 133
Date: Feb 05, 2022

#R1#
Azevedo Souza scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kamogawa throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Azevedo Souza cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Azevedo Souza 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.
Kamogawa throws a poor cross that misses
and Azevedo Souza counters with a nice uppercut.
Kamogawa fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Azevedo Souza looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Azevedo Souza displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kamogawa throws out the jab.
Azevedo Souza dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kamogawa lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
No joy there for Kamogawa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kamogawa scores with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Azevedo Souza slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Azevedo Souza takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kamogawa stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kamogawa misses with a hook
and Azevedo Souza counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kamogawa thuds a left hand into Azevedo Souza's body.
Kamogawa throws out a powerful jab.
Kamogawa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Azevedo Souza! But no joy.#T1#
Kamogawa slips a jab from Azevedo Souza.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kamogawa, as that shot connected.
A combination from Kamogawa does no damage.
Kamogawa misses with a left hand
and Azevedo Souza counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kamogawa misses with a shot to the body
and Azevedo Souza cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kamogawa 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.
Kamogawa misses with an uppercut.
Kamogawa throws a jab but it's blocked by Azevedo Souza.
A little jabbing left from Azevedo Souza on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kamogawa misses with a hook
and Azevedo Souza counters with a nice uppercut.
Kamogawa fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kamogawa misses with a double jab
and Azevedo Souza makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Azevedo Souza missing with a left hand there. Kamogawa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Azevedo Souza 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kamogawa misses with a jab to the body
and Azevedo Souza counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kamogawa! #T2#
Kamogawa looks to throw the jab but Azevedo Souza is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Azevedo Souza on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kamogawa throws a poor cross that misses
and Azevedo Souza counters with a right hand to the body.
Kamogawa throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Azevedo Souza counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Genji Kamogawa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kamogawa takes a swing at Azevedo Souza's ribcage but misses.
Kamogawa throws an off balance right hand
and Azevedo Souza counters with a right hand to the body.
Kamogawa scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kamogawa fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Azevedo Souza looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kamogawa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A little jabbing left from Azevedo Souza on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kamogawa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Azevedo Souza looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kamogawa misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kamogawa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Azevedo Souza, as that shot connected.
Kamogawa keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Azevedo Souza misses with a straight left.
Kamogawa went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T3#
Kamogawa lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kamogawa cracks Azevedo Souza with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kamogawa misses the body punch
enabling Azevedo Souza to counter with a crisp jab.
Kamogawa on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kamogawa throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Azevedo Souza to counter with a crisp jab.
Kamogawa throws a predictable looking body shot
and Azevedo Souza counters with a straight right hand.
Kamogawa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Azevedo Souza.
Azevedo Souza keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kamogawa scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Genji Kamogawa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kamogawa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Azevedo Souza.
Kamogawa misses with an uppercut
and Azevedo Souza counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kamogawa slips a straight right by Azevedo Souza.
Kamogawa looks to land a right hand but Azevedo Souza moved out of range.#TD2#
Azevedo Souza shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#T4#
Azevedo Souza tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kamogawa knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Azevedo Souza is looking to stall here but Kamogawa recovers full guard.
Kamogawa keeping full guard, as Azevedo Souza tries to pass.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kamogawa can't keep his opponent in guard - Azevedo Souza advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Miguel Azevedo Souza will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Azevedo Souza keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kamogawa throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Azevedo Souza counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A slow jab from Kamogawa misses its intended target.
Kamogawa misses with a hook.
Kamogawa misses with a left hand
and Azevedo Souza counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kamogawa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kamogawa throws a poor cross that misses
and Kamogawa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kamogawa throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Azevedo Souza counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Azevedo Souza slips under a jab from Kamogawa.
It seemed like Azevedo Souza was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kamogawa throws an off balance right hand
and Azevedo Souza counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kamogawa throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Azevedo Souza cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kamogawa misses with a lunging right hand
and Kamogawa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice defenses there by Azevedo Souza.
A big left from Kamogawa misses. #T1#
Kamogawa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Azevedo Souza manages to avoid it.
Kamogawa throws a right and a left that Azevedo Souza avoids nicely.
Kamogawa lunges at Azevedo Souza with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Azevedo Souza's hand.
Azevedo Souza displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kamogawa throws out the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Azevedo Souza! But no joy.
Kamogawa shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Azevedo Souza eats them both and turns towards Kamogawa to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Kamogawa misses with a body shot
and Azevedo Souza counters with a stiff right hand.
Kamogawa throws a lazy uppercut
and Kamogawa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kamogawa misses with a jab to the body
and Azevedo Souza counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC2#Kamogawa is rocked!
Kamogawa misses with a looping left.
Azevedo Souza doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Oh Kamogawa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Azevedo Souza with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kamogawa seems to have got his legs back now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kamogawa throws the left hand but Azevedo Souza avoids the punch easily.
Azevedo Souza looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kamogawa swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Azevedo Souza counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kamogawa throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Azevedo Souza to counter with a crisp jab.
Azevedo Souza lands a jab.#T2#
Azevedo Souza works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kamogawa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A slow jab from Kamogawa misses its intended target.
Kamogawa connects with a body shot.
Azevedo Souza takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kamogawa misses with a looping right.
Azevedo Souza throws out a counter right but Kamogawa avoids it with no problem.
Azevedo Souza with a nice cross.
Kamogawa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Azevedo Souza misses.
Azevedo Souza blocks a jab.
A swing and a miss from Kamogawa.
Azevedo Souza sizes up Kamogawa with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kamogawa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Azevedo Souza.
Kamogawa looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T3#
Azevedo Souza keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kamogawa.
Azevedo Souza looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kamogawa misses with a hook. Azevedo Souza ducked under it nicely.
Azevedo Souza looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kamogawa throws a predictable looking body shot
and Azevedo Souza connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Azevedo Souza moves out of range as Kamogawa strikes.
Kamogawa misses with a right hand
and Azevedo Souza counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kamogawa misses with a combination
letting Azevedo Souza counter with a right hand. #TD2#
Azevedo Souza throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kamogawa was covering up waiting for the punch and Azevedo Souza finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Azevedo Souza pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kamogawa is keeping the position for now.
Azevedo Souza advances position into side control!#T4##SUB2#
Azevedo Souza swings around for an armbar but Kamogawa sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Azevedo Souza's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Azevedo Souza trying to control the position.
Azevedo Souza is looking to sweep but instead, Kamogawa has passed into half guard.
Azevedo Souza wants to control but Kamogawa is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Azevedo Souza tries to roll over but Kamogawa keeps him under control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Miguel Azevedo Souza showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Kamogawa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Azevedo Souza walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Azevedo Souza misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kamogawa.
Kamogawa throws an off balance right hand
and Azevedo Souza counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kamogawa looks to throw the jab but Azevedo Souza is out of range.
Kamogawa loads up on a big right hand but Azevedo Souza slips the punch.
Azevedo Souza with the counter takedown but Kamogawa avoids it easily.
Kamogawa takes a swing at Azevedo Souza's ribcage but misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Azevedo Souza misses.
Azevedo Souza lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Kamogawa throws a combination that misses
and Azevedo Souza connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamogawa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Azevedo Souza appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by Azevedo Souza.
Azevedo Souza doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kamogawa misses with a wild body shot.
Kamogawa swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Azevedo Souza counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kamogawa throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Azevedo Souza counter with a right hand. #T1#
Azevedo Souza swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kamogawa throws a lazy uppercut
and Azevedo Souza counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kamogawa thinking.
Kamogawa cracks Azevedo Souza with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Azevedo Souza dodges the punch combination from Kamogawa.
A little jabbing left from Azevedo Souza on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kamogawa takes a swing at Azevedo Souza's ribcage but misses.
Kamogawa throws an off balance right hand
and Azevedo Souza counters with a straight right hand.
Kamogawa lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kamogawa misses with a lunging right hand
and Azevedo Souza counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kamogawa looks to land a combination but Azevedo Souza avoids it well.
Kamogawa looks to throw the jab but Azevedo Souza is out of range.
Azevedo Souza uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kamogawa.
Genji Kamogawa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Kamogawa throws a sloppy body shot
and Azevedo Souza counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kamogawa throws a right hand that misses
and Azevedo Souza counters with a nice uppercut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Azevedo Souza avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Azevedo Souza feints the counter takedown.
Kamogawa misses with a lunging right hand
and Azevedo Souza counters with a nice uppercut.
Azevedo Souza blocks a jab.
Kamogawa throws a lazy uppercut
and Azevedo Souza cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Azevedo Souza on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kamogawa throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Azevedo Souza stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A lazy left from Azevedo Souza finds it's target.
Kamogawa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kamogawa misses with a lunging right hand
and Azevedo Souza counters with a straight right hand.
Azevedo Souza missing with a left hand there. Kamogawa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kamogawa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kamogawa misses with a looping left.
And Azevedo Souza tries to counter it with a takedown but Kamogawa pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T3#
Kamogawa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kamogawa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Azevedo Souza.
Kamogawa looks to land a right hand but Azevedo Souza moved out of range.
A little jabbing left from Azevedo Souza on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kamogawa misses with a body shot
and Azevedo Souza counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kamogawa throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Azevedo Souza to counter with a crisp jab.
Azevedo Souza steps in with a hook that catches Kamogawa right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Azevedo Souza follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Kamogawa looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Miguel Azevedo Souza!
During a confident post fight interview, Miguel Azevedo Souza thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Highland 129
Date: Jan 21, 2022

#R1##KD2#
Kamogawa lands a left and a right that send Yamamoto crashing to the mat, dazed. Kamogawa thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Yamamoto is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Kane Yamamoto has been cut.
Yamamoto looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Yamamoto drops his hands momentarily. Kamogawa doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Yamamoto staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Yamamoto doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Genji Kamogawa!
After the fight, Genji Kamogawa was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: Highland 101
Date: Oct 24, 2021

#R1#
Kamogawa lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#TD#
Masters looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kamogawa!
Masters is looking to take a break and control but Kamogawa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Masters controlling from side mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Masters is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kamogawa knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kamogawa manages to work his way to half guard, despite Masters's best efforts.
Masters 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamogawa gets full guard.
Kamogawa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Masters controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kamogawa trying to control the position here. #T1#
Kamogawa lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Masters tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Masters lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Kamogawa has control of Masters's left arm, preventing Masters from doing any damage.
Kamogawa keeping full guard, as Masters tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kamogawa wants to sweep here but Masters controlling him for the moment.
Masters advances position into side control!
Masters is looking to take a break and control but Kamogawa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kamogawa is trying to improve his position.#T2#
Kamogawa manages to work his way to half guard, despite Masters's best efforts.
Kamogawa is looking to improve his position.
Kamogawa keeps trying to improve his position.
Kamogawa wants to control but Masters is keeping busy.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kamogawa can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kamogawa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Masters is looking to take a break and control but Kamogawa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kamogawa wants to control the action here but instead Masters manages to pass to full mount!
Masters wants to control the pace but Kamogawa is squirming around nicely.
Masters avoids the attempt from Kamogawa to control.
Kamogawa just holding on.#T3#
Kamogawa wants to control but Masters is having none of it.
Kamogawa really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Masters. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Masters working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Masters fails to take his opponent's back.
Kamogawa tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB#
Kamogawa tries to improve his position but Masters has taken his back! Masters has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Kamogawa tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Masters pushes Kamogawa away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Millard Masters!
A relieved looking Millard Masters 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: Highland 98
Date: Oct 15, 2021

#R1#
A jab from Kamogawa misses.
Shoenfeld tries to counter with a takedown but Kamogawa is quick to defend against it.
Shoenfeld keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kamogawa.
Kamogawa takes a swing at Shoenfeld's ribcage but misses.
Kamogawa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
so Shoenfeld counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Shoenfeld passes into half guard.
Kamogawa tries to get to full guard but Shoenfeld has control of the leg.
Kamogawa won't allow Shoenfeld to pass to mount.
Shoenfeld wants to control but Kamogawa is keeping him busy.
Shoenfeld trying to pass the guard but Kamogawa defending well.
Shoenfeld uses his free foot to push down on Kamogawa's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Kamogawa.
Kamogawa tries to hold on but Shoenfeld postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kamogawa tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T1#
Shoenfeld with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Kamogawa really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Shoenfeld. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Shoenfeld prevents Kamogawa from getting the reversal.
Kamogawa has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Kamogawa looking very determined here, making life difficult for Shoenfeld.
Kamogawa tries to break free. #SUB#
Kamogawa defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Kamogawa breaks Shoenfeld's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Kamogawa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shoenfeld is keeping the position for now.
Kamogawa stopping the sweep attempt from Shoenfeld.
Shoenfeld controls Kamogawa momentarily but Kamogawa frees himself.
Kamogawa trying to control but Shoenfeld is working from the bottom. #T2#
Shoenfeld not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kamogawa won't allow Shoenfeld to sweep him here.
Kamogawa trying to control the position from guard on top but Shoenfeld is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shoenfeld trying to control the position.
Kamogawa looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Shoenfeld had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kamogawa defends it easily.#SUB#
Shoenfeld is looking for a triangle but Kamogawa pushes his legs off easily.
Shoenfeld is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kamogawa must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T3#
Kamogawa not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kamogawa stopping the sweep attempt from Shoenfeld.
Shoenfeld not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kamogawa controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Shoenfeld keeping moving, preventing Kamogawa from controlling successfully.
Shoenfeld looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kamogawa is one step ahead there.
Kamogawa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shoenfeld swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kamogawa wants to control from the top but Shoenfeld keeps moving.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Shoenfeld looking for a sweep. Not yet Shoenfeld, not yet.
Kamogawa trying to control but Shoenfeld is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kamogawa looks to score with a jab to the body but Shoenfeld is just out of range.
Shoenfeld drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kamogawa sprawls and moves away.
Kamogawa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shoenfeld feinted with a counter takedown.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Shoenfeld slips a jab from Kamogawa.
Kamogawa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shoenfeld moves away.
Kamogawa misses with a body punch #TD#
and Shoenfeld counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Shoenfeld wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kamogawa keeps working. #SUB#
Shoenfeld is trying for a kimura here. Kamogawa looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Shoenfeld wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Brett Shoenfeld!

Event: The Island Season 12, 135 lbs, Round 3
Date: Aug 24, 2021

#R1##CL#
Takashi gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Takashi looking to stall.
Kamogawa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Takashi trying to control the position but instead, Kamogawa has worked for underhooks and has pushed Takashi into the cage.
Takashi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Takashi looking to stall.
Kamogawa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Takashi backwards.
A body shot lands from Kamogawa.
Takashi tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kamogawa smiles and moves away.
Kamogawa lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Kamogawa closes the distance and clinches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kamogawa.
Kamogawa's coach down at Elite MMA Project was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kamogawa's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A short uppercut from Takashi.
Takashi has been working on his balance at Cozad The Island, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Kamogawa.
Takashi leaning against his opponent. #TD#
Takashi pulls Kamogawa into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kamogawa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Takashi is keeping the position for now.
Takashi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T1#
Kamogawa content to stall in guard here.
Kamogawa wants to pass the guard but Takashi is keeping the position.
Kamogawa sitting in guard here, content to control.
Takashi is trying to control the position but Kamogawa postures up.
Kamogawa must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kamogawa controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Takashi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kamogawa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Takashi was well out of range. Poor timing from Kamogawa.
Kamogawa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Takashi was well out of range. Poor timing from Kamogawa.
Takashi tries to counter by clinching up but Kamogawa breaks away and moves out of range.
Kamogawa misses with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Kamogawa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Takashi slips under a jab.
Takashi tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kamogawa manages to circle out of the way.
Kamogawa looks to score with a jab to the body but Takashi is just out of range.
Takashi ducks under a wild hook from Kamogawa.
Takashi is looking to counter the offense by Kamogawa and move into the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Kamogawa misses the target.
Takashi ducks under a wild hook from Kamogawa.
Takashi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kamogawa.
A punch combination from Kamogawa misses. #TD#
Takashi gets the takedown into side control.
Kamogawa is looking for a sweep.
Takashi is looking to take a break and control but Kamogawa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Takashi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kamogawa knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T3#
Kamogawa is looking to regain half guard here but Takashi keeps moving and retains side control.
Takashi takes a little break here. Kamogawa wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Takashi wants to control but Kamogawa is keeping him busy.
Takashi has control of an arm but Kamogawa manages to advance to Takashi's back!
Takashi just trying to survive but Kamogawa is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T4#
Kamogawa controlling from the back.
Kamogawa is looking to control Takashi but Takashi is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Kamogawa might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Takashi haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kamogawa is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Takashi is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Takashi is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Kamogawa.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Genji Kamogawa dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Kamogawa throws a shot from downtown. Takashi moves away and avoids it.
Kamogawa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kamogawa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kamogawa throws an overhand right that lands on Takashi's shoulder, as Takashi tries to avoid the shot. #CL#
Takashi moves into the clinch.
Kamogawa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Takashi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kamogawa swings wildly with an uppercut but Takashi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kamogawa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Takashi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kamogawa backwards.
Takashi tries to stall but Kamogawa uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Takashi tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kamogawa just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kamogawa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Takashi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD#
Takashi pulls Kamogawa into guard.
Kamogawa showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Takashi working a defensive guard here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kamogawa is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1#
Kamogawa trying to control the position from guard on top but Takashi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Takashi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kamogawa is aware though and is defending well.
Kamogawa controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Takashi is adopting a defensive guard.
Kamogawa sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Takashi is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kamogawa stays in close to Takashi's body and controls the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Kamogawa wants to control from the top but Takashi keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kamogawa throws a lazy right hand but Takashi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Takashi is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kamogawa.
Kamogawa scores with a body shot. #CL#
Takashi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kamogawa, pushing him back against the cage.
Kamogawa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Takashi trying to stall but Kamogawa improves his position.
Kamogawa can't find room to land a body shot as Takashi controls the action.
Takashi is trying to maintain a safe position but Kamogawa gets an underhook and turns Takashi into the cage.
Kamogawa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Takashi's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Kamogawa fails to land.
Takashi struggles to land a body shot inside as Kamogawa controls his hands.
Takashi tries to pull guard but Kamogawa won't allow it.
Takashi stalling in the clinch. #T3#
Takashi throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Takashi is trying to stall.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kamogawa as Takashi tries to tie him up.
Kamogawa has a couple of punches blocked by Takashi.
Takashi misses with an elbow over the top.
Kamogawa gets through Takashi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Kamogawa.
Kamogawa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kamogawa can't find room to land a body shot as Takashi controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Takashi.
Takashi tries to pull guard but Kamogawa holds him up against the cage and eventually Takashi drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kazuo Takashi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kamogawa lands a body punch in the clinch.
Genji Kamogawa seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Takashi tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kamogawa smiles and moves away. #CL2#
Kamogawa closes the distance and pushes Takashi back into the cage.
Takashi tries a body shot but Kamogawa blocks it.
Takashi tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #T4#
Takashi misses with the head strike.
Kamogawa misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kamogawa.
Kamogawa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kamogawa pushes Takashi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kamogawa as Takashi tries to tie him up.
Kamogawa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kamogawa works on Takashi's body with a couple of short punches.
Takashi is trying to maintain a safe position but Kamogawa gets an underhook and turns Takashi into the cage.
Kamogawa lands with a right to the head.
A right hand to the body from Kamogawa.
Kamogawa works on Takashi's body with a couple of short punches.
Kamogawa can't find room to land a body shot as Takashi controls the action.
Takashi has a couple of punches blocked by Kamogawa.
Come on Takashi - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kamogawa lands a left hand.
Kamogawa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kamogawa can't find room to land a body shot as Takashi controls the action.
Kamogawa lands a body punch.
Kamogawa throws a head punch that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Genji Kamogawa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Takashi is looking to clinch.
Kamogawa misses with an uppercut.
Takashi tries to clinch up but Kamogawa circles away and keeps his distance.
Takashi moves away from the strike by Kamogawa.
Kamogawa misses with a looping left.
A swing and a miss from Kamogawa.
Takashi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kamogawa paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Kamogawa rushes Takashi and presses him up against the cage.
Kamogawa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Takashi tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kamogawa just stands there and leans against the cage.
Takashi is trying to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Takashi. #TD#
Takashi pulls Kamogawa into guard.
Kamogawa trying to control but Takashi is working from the bottom. #T1#
Kamogawa stays in close to Takashi's body and controls the position.
Kamogawa trying to control but Takashi is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Takashi looking for a triangle here. Kamogawa is fighting it but it looks tight! Takashi pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Kamogawa is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Kazuo Takashi!
Our winner, Kazuo Takashi, 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: The Island Season 12, 135 lbs, Round 2
Date: Aug 23, 2021

#R1#
Kamogawa defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Crumper.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kamogawa scores with a nice strike.
Crumper throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kamogawa's waist but Kamogawa gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Crumper off to one side.
Kamogawa lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kamogawa fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Crumper to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Crumper looks to clinch but Kamogawa throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Crumper taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Genji Kamogawa!
After winning the bout, Genji Kamogawa thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: The Island Season 12, 135 lbs, Round 1
Date: Aug 22, 2021

#R1##CL#
Orange fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kamogawa, pushing him back against the cage.
Kamogawa lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kamogawa cracks Orange with a nice body shot.
Orange is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Orange fails to pull guard.
Kamogawa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kamogawa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #TD#
Orange tightens his grip and picks Kamogawa up, before dumping him to the ground. Kamogawa manages to land in guard.
Orange is fighting to break Kamogawa's control of his arms but Kamogawa is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Orange trying to control but Kamogawa is working from the bottom.
Kamogawa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Orange is one step ahead there.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kamogawa holds on and takes a little breather.
Orange trying to control but Kamogawa is working from the bottom.
Orange stopping the sweep attempt from Kamogawa.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kamogawa can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kamogawa has his hands on Orange's head, controlling the position.
Kamogawa is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T1#
Kamogawa keeping moving, preventing Orange from controlling successfully.
Kamogawa looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kamogawa pulls Orange in close to his closed guard and prevents Orange from doing any damage or advancing position.
Orange might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kamogawa keeping moving, preventing Orange from controlling successfully.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Kamogawa pulls Orange in close to prevent any damage.
Orange won't allow Kamogawa to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Orange definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kamogawa has Orange pulled in close to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Orange gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kamogawa.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Orange has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kamogawa finds it's way round the side to connect with Orange's head.
Orange takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Genji Kamogawa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice sprawl there from Kamogawa as Orange shoots in.
Kamogawa digs a good hook to Orange's body.
Kamogawa scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kamogawa cracks Orange with an open hand slap.#ROC2#Orange is rocked!
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Kamogawa has cracked Orange with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Kamogawa lands another huge swinging hook and Orange tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Orange, before Kamogawa can land any more shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Genji Kamogawa!
Genji Kamogawa thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Highland 86
Date: Aug 11, 2021

#R1#
No joy there for Phillips, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kamogawa throwing a counter right hand but Phillips manages to avoid it.#CL#
Kamogawa pushes Phillips up against the cage in a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Kamogawa.
Phillips blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Phillips escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kamogawa connects with a crisp jab.
Genji Kamogawa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kamogawa with a hook.
Kamogawa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kamogawa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Phillips.
Phillips with the counter takedown but Kamogawa avoids it easily.
Phillips throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kamogawa counters with a right hand to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good standup being displayed there by Kamogawa as he connects with a hook.#CL#
Kamogawa moves into the clinch.
Phillips blocks a body shot from Kamogawa.
Kamogawa swings wildly with an uppercut but Phillips uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kamogawa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Kamogawa.
Kamogawa fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Phillips prevents a body shot from Kamogawa.
Phillips misses with an elbow strike.
Kamogawa scores with a hook to the body.
Kamogawa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Phillips backwards.
Kamogawa digs a right hand into Phillips's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Phillips's gas tank.
Kamogawa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kamogawa lands with a right to the head.
Phillips wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kamogawa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Kamogawa on the inside.
Kamogawa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Phillipss head.
Still in the clinch, Kamogawa scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short uppercut from Kamogawa.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kamogawa lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Kamogawa.
Kamogawa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kamogawa presses Phillips against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Phillips has had enough of the clinch but Kamogawa keeps him there for the moment.#T2##TD#
Kamogawa jumps guard.
Kamogawa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Phillips is one step ahead there.
Kamogawa wants to hit a sweep here but Phillips passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Kamogawa there!
Phillips is looking to stand but Kamogawa has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Kamogawa tries to reverse the position but Phillips maintains control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Phillips is standing up, even though he is in mount. #T3#
Kamogawa uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kamogawa looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Kamogawa cracks Phillips with a right hand to the side of the head.
Phillips gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A head kick from Phillips lands but Kamogawa takes it in his stride. #CL#
Phillips gets tackled into the cage by Kamogawa. Kamogawa maintains the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Kamogawa fails to land.
Phillips is trying to push Kamogawa away but Kamogawa has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kamogawa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kamogawa tries to work over Phillips's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A left hand lands to the body for Kamogawa.
Kamogawa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Phillips throws an elbow that misses.
Kamogawa lands a body punch in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kamogawa scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Kamogawa.
Kamogawa tries a body shot but Phillips blocks it. #T4#
Kamogawa works on Phillips's body with a couple of short punches.
Phillips is trying to push Kamogawa away but Kamogawa has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kamogawa lands a left hand.
Phillips wants to break free but Kamogawa has control.
Good body shot from Kamogawa.
A short right from Kamogawa.
Phillips working hard to break the clinch.
Kamogawa keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Phillips's efforts to push away.
Kamogawa lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Phillips.
Kamogawa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Phillips lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kamogawa.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kamogawa lands a right hand.
Kamogawa tries a body shot but Phillips blocks it.
Kamogawa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Phillips has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Genji Kamogawa dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Kamogawa takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kamogawa jabs Phillips right on the nose. Phillips blinks but takes it well.
Kamogawa misses with an uppercut.
Kamogawa bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Phillips's head backwards.#ROC#Phillips is rocked!
Phillips lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Phillips is still on wobbly legs! Can Kamogawa finish him?
Phillips misses with a head kick.
Kamogawa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kamogawa throws an uppercut from hell that sends Phillips clean off his feet! He's out cold! Kamogawa stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Genji Kamogawa!
Genji Kamogawa thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Pedro Phillips was interviewed post fight and said 'esto perdido no cambia nada. Volveré muy rápido !!'.

Event: Highland 84
Date: Jul 27, 2021

#R1#
Kamogawa scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kamogawa fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Genji Kamogawa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schultz throws a hook but Kamogawa blocks it.#CL#
Kamogawa has taken the fight to the clinch.
Schultz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kamogawa stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kamogawa scores with a shot to the side of Schultz's head.
Kamogawa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kamogawa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Schultz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kamogawa lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Schultz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kamogawas head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kamogawa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Schultz manages to break the clinch.
Schultz darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kamogawa misses with a hook to the body
and Schultz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC2#Kamogawa is rocked!
Schultz 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.
Kamogawa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Schultz throws out the jab.
Oh Kamogawa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL#
Kamogawa gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kamogawa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kamogawa seems to have got his legs back now.
Schultz has had enough of the clinch but Kamogawa keeps him there for the moment.
Kamogawa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kamogawa lands a hook that snaps the head of Schultz backwards. #T1#
Kamogawa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Schultz misses with a punch to the body.
Schultz misses with a body punch.
Kamogawa cracks Schultz with a nice body shot.
Schultz throws a head punch that misses.
Kamogawa scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kamogawa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kamogawa tries to throw a body punch but Schultz avoids it by throwing Kamogawa back against the cage.
Kamogawa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Schultz backwards.
Schultz is trying to force a seperation but Kamogawa has the dominant position.
Still in the clinch, Kamogawa scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC2#
Schultz breaks the clinch.
Schultz takes one on the button.
Kamogawa definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Kamogawa clinches with his opponent.
Kamogawa lands a body punch in the clinch.
Schultz wants to break free but Kamogawa has control.
Schultz tries to break free but Kamogawa pushes him back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Kamogawa.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kamogawa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Schultz backwards.
Schultz tries to circle away but Kamogawa has him pinned against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kamogawa.
Schultz is trying to break the clinch but Kamogawa is controlling him.#T2#
Kamogawa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kamogawa digs a right hand underneath Schultz's ribcage. Schultz let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kamogawa throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Schultz takes a shot to the head.
Kamogawa lands a nice uppercut.
Kamogawa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kamogawa lands with a left to the head. #BC2#
Schultz breaks from the clinch.
Donk. Kamogawa catches Schultz right on the button with a cross.
Kamogawa connects with a body shot that sends Schultz's belly button to the back.
Kamogawa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Schultz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kamogawa.
Kamogawa throws a jab but it's blocked by Schultz. #CL#
Kamogawa fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Schultz, pushing him back against the cage.
Schultz misses with some punches. #BC2#
Schultz breaks the clinch.
Schultz misses with a right hand
and Kamogawa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice defenses there by Kamogawa.
Schultz gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T3#
Schultz misses with a left hand
and Kamogawa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC#Schultz is rocked!
Kamogawa weaves into range and cracks Schultz right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Schultz goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Kamogawa is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Genji Kamogawa!
During a confident post fight interview, Genji Kamogawa thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Highland 78
Date: Jul 13, 2021

#R1#
Neer misses with a hook to the body
enabling Kamogawa to counter with a crisp jab.
A punch lands to the side of Neer 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Neer throws a hook but Kamogawa blocks it.
Nice defenses there by Neer.#CL#
Kamogawa moves into range and clinches up with Neer.
Kamogawa gets through Neer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kamogawa lands a right hand.
A right handed body shot lands from Kamogawa.
Kamogawa lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Kamogawa. #TD#
Kamogawa decides to pull guard.
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!
Kamogawa tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Neer drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kamogawa dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Kamogawa definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kamogawa is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T1#
Kamogawa sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Neer's guard.
Kamogawa is taking a breather. Neer 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.
Neer looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kamogawa is taking a breather. Neer says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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. Kamogawa connects with a nice short shot to Neer's temple.
Neer is trying to escape back to his feet but Kamogawa uses the scramble to pass into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T2#
Kamogawa has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Neer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kamogawa. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
BOOM! Kamogawa connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Kamogawa tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Neer wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here. #T3#
Kamogawa throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Neer because Kamogawa loaded up on that one.
Kamogawa with the ground and pound from mount.
Kamogawa sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kamogawa throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Neer'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.
Kamogawa takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kamogawa has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Neer is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet. #T4#
Neer wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Kamogawa.
Kamogawa controlling the position easily from mount.
Kamogawa with shots to the head and body - Neer looks very uncomfortable down there.
Kamogawa controlling from the full mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Genji Kamogawa dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Kamogawa throws a hook but Neer blocks it.#CL#
Kamogawa has managed to clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kamogawa.
Kamogawa lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Neer or not.
A frustrated look appears on Neer's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kamogawa digs a right hand into Neer's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Neer's gas tank.
Kamogawa prevents Neer from breaking the clinch.
Kamogawa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kamogawa digs a right hand underneath Neer's ribcage. Neer let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kamogawa.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kamogawa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2#
Neer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Neer has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Neer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kamogawa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kamogawa connects with a single shot there.#CL#
Kamogawa darts in and clinches Neer up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kamogawa lands a body punch.
Kamogawa scores with a hook to the body.
Kamogawa is leaning against Neer and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Neer is breathing heavily.#TD#
Kamogawa pulls Neer into guard. #T1#
Kamogawa manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Neer manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Neer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kamogawa.
Kamogawa pushing down on Neer's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Neer is in trouble now - Kamogawa has advanced to mount!
Genji Kamogawa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Neer really wants to buck Kamogawa off and get back to his feet.
Kamogawa lands a couple of good shots and Neer has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Kamogawa is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T2#
Neer is trying to stand back up.
Kamogawa is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Kamogawa is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Kamogawa gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Kamogawa gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Kamogawa apologises and we restart here on the feet. #T3#
Kamogawa misses with a straight right.
Kamogawa swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Neer.
Neer throws an off balance right hand
and Kamogawa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Neer lands a head shot.
Some wild striking there from Neer.
Kamogawa throwing a counter right hand but Neer manages to avoid it.#CL#
Kamogawa darts in and clinches Neer up against the cage.
Kamogawa is working Neer over against the cage.
Nice body punch from Kamogawa - that landed with a thud.
Kamogawa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Neer backwards.
Kamogawa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Neer backwards.
Neer is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Still in the clinch, Kamogawa scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Kamogawa manages to pull guard. #T4#
Kamogawa 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#
Kamogawa seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Neer tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Kamogawa manages to move to mount!
Kamogawa content just to control the position here.
Kamogawa looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Neer trying desperately to get to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Genji Kamogawa dominated that second round.
That's time! Kamogawa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Neer slips under a jab from Kamogawa.
Kamogawa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Neer ducks under a wild hook from Kamogawa.
Kamogawa swinging wildly here.
Kamogawa has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Guy Neer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kamogawa blocks a low kick nicely.#CL#
Kamogawa clinches up against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Kamogawa.
Neer is looking to break free of the clinch but Kamogawa has double underhooks. #TD#
Kamogawa pulls guard successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamogawa controlling Neer's posture.
Kamogawa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Neer is one step ahead there. #T1#
Neer looking to sit in guard and control but Kamogawa gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Kamogawa looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kamogawa slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kamogawa cracks Neer with a big elbow. #T2#
A lull in the action here as Kamogawa stalls from top position.
Kamogawa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Neer can do to turn this around?
Neer pushes Kamogawa away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Kamogawa gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Kamogawa in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Neer is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Neer is looking to get back to his feet here but Kamogawa is keeping cool and he's managed to take Neer's back.#T3#
Kamogawa is riding his opponent, not letting Neer buck him off.
Neer wants to get back to his feet. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Neer is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Kamogawa scores with strikes from the back.
Kamogawa really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Neer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kamogawa continues to stall.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:25
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:25
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:25

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

Event: Highland 68
Date: Jun 22, 2021

#R1##CL2#
Yuudai clinches up with Kamogawa and pushes him back against the cage.
Kamogawa scores with an uppercut up the middle.#TD2#
Yuudai gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Kamogawa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kamogawa definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kamogawa knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Yuudai on the ground.#SUB2#
Yuudai has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Kamogawa defend it? Yuudai steps over the head and cranks it - Kamogawa is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Yuudai!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Takeshi Yuudai!
A victorious Takeshi Yuudai thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Highland 63
Date: Jun 13, 2021

#R1#
Neustadt tries to clinch up.
Neustadt tries to clinch up but Kamogawa circles away and keeps his distance.
A little feinted left hand from Kamogawa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kamogawa throws out a powerful jab.
Neustadt has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Kamogawa misses with a right hand #CL2#
and Neustadt counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A nice left hand lands by Kamogawa.
Neustadt looking to throw knees to the head but Kamogawa is blocking nicely.
Neustadt is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kamogawa pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kamogawa pushes Neustadt back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kamogawa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Neustadt's elbow.
Kamogawa lands a right hand.
Neustadt tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Neustadt throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kamogawa lands a shoulder strike.
Neustadt using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kamogawa has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kamogawa tries to work over Neustadt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kamogawa swings wildly with an uppercut but Neustadt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Neustadt tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kamogawa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kamogawa.
Kamogawa definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kamogawa tries to throw a body punch but Neustadt avoids it by throwing Kamogawa back against the cage. #TD2#
Neustadt decides to pull guard. #T1#
Kamogawa sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kamogawa passes Neustadt's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kamogawa sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kamogawa has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Neustadt can do anything to dispel that myth.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kamogawa is pressing down on Neustadt's thigh, looking to free his foot. Neustadt is holding on for now.
Still in half guard, Kamogawa seems content to control.
Kamogawa's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Neustadt is looking to improve his position.
Kamogawa content to control rather than advance. #T3#
Kamogawa continues to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Neustadt has managed to clinch.
Neustadt throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kamogawa blocks it with crossed arms.
Kamogawa misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Neustadt.
Neustadt blocks a body shot from Kamogawa. #T4#
Neustadt looking to throw knees to the head but Kamogawa is blocking nicely.
Kamogawa scores with a shot to the side of Neustadt's head.
Kamogawa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kamogawa misses with the head strike.
Kamogawa lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD2#
Neustadt lands a takedown into guard.
Neustadt won't allow Kamogawa to sweep him here.
Kamogawa bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Neustadt's guard. #REVR#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Neustadt has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Neustadt working a defensive guard here.
Kamogawa stays in close to Neustadt's body and controls the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Genji Kamogawa dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Neustadt slips a straight right by Kamogawa.#CL#
Kamogawa pushes Neustadt up against the cage in a clinch.
Kamogawa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Neustadt can do to turn this around?
Neustadt throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kamogawa blocks it with crossed arms.
Neustadt tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kamogawa lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kamogawa pushes Neustadt back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kamogawa misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from Kamogawa.
Neustadt tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Genji Kamogawa has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kamogawa presses Neustadt against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kamogawa can't find room to land a body shot as Neustadt controls the action.
Neustadt tries a knee to the head but Kamogawa blocks it.
Kamogawa takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kamogawa on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Neustadt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kamogawa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Neustadt blocks a body shot from Kamogawa.
Kamogawa has a couple of punches blocked by Neustadt.
Kamogawa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Neustadt misses with a knee to the head.
Kamogawa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Neustadt blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
Neustadt blocks a body shot from Kamogawa.
Neustadt tries to land knees in the clinch but Kamogawa avoids the damage to the body.
Kamogawa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kamogawa lands with a light punch inside.
Kamogawa misses with the head strike.
Neustadt with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A shot in the inside from Kamogawa.
Kamogawa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kamogawa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kamogawa lands with a right to the head.
Kamogawa misses with the head strike.
Neustadt throws a knee to the head but misses.
Neustadt throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kamogawa blocks it with crossed arms.
Neustadt tries a knee to the head but Kamogawa blocks it.
Neustadt putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kamogawa in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#TD2#
Neustadt gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kamogawa is controlling Neustadt's trapped leg to prevent Neustadt from advancing to side control.
Kamogawa wants to control but Neustadt is keeping busy.
Kamogawa slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T2#
Kamogawa has control of Neustadt's left arm, preventing Neustadt from doing any damage.
Kamogawa working a defensive guard here.
Kamogawa looking for a sweep. Not yet Kamogawa, not yet.
Neustadt really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kamogawa. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kamogawa pulls Neustadt in close to his closed guard and prevents Neustadt from doing any damage or advancing position.
Neustadt trying to control the position from guard on top but Kamogawa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kamogawa controlling Neustadt's posture.
Neustadt postures up.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T3##REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Genji Kamogawa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Kamogawa pushes Neustadt up against the cage in a clinch.
Neustadt blocks a body shot from Kamogawa.
A knee to the head by Neustadt.
A head punch on the inside from Kamogawa fails to land.
Kamogawa misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Kamogawa on the inside.
Kamogawa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kamogawa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kamogawa misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Neustadt.
Neustadt using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kamogawa has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A shot in the inside from Kamogawa.
A knee to the head by Neustadt.
Kamogawa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Neustadt's elbow.
Kamogawa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kamogawa struggles to land a body shot inside as Neustadt controls his hands.
Kamogawa lands an uppercut.#T4#
Kamogawa on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kamogawa lands a nice uppercut.
Neustadt throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kamogawa blocks it with crossed arms.
Neustadt misses with a knee strike.
Neustadt wants to stall.
Kamogawa lands a hook that snaps the head of Neustadt backwards.
Neustadt has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kamogawa after a bit of a struggle.
Kamogawa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Neustadt using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kamogawa has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Neustadt is breathing heavily.
Neustadt tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kamogawa lands a right hand.
Kamogawa on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Neustadt lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kamogawa misses with a body punch.
Neustadt using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kamogawa has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Neustadt blocks a body shot from Kamogawa.
Kamogawa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Neustadts head.
Kamogawa swings wildly with an uppercut but Neustadt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kamogawa lands a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Genji Kamogawa dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Kamogawa punishes Neustadt's body with a nice straight punch.#CL#
Kamogawa pushes Neustadt up against the cage in a clinch.
Neustadt with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kamogawa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nice body punch from Kamogawa - that landed with a thud.
Kamogawa lands a left hand.
Kamogawa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short left from Kamogawa.
Neustadt throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kamogawa misses with a punch on the inside.
Kamogawa digs a right hand underneath Neustadt's ribcage. Neustadt let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kamogawa lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kamogawa tries a body shot but Neustadt blocks it.
Neustadt tries to land a knee to the head but Kamogawa blocks with his arms.
Neustadt throws a knee to the head but misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kamogawa working aggressively here.
Neustadt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kamogawa stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kamogawa lands with a light punch inside.
Kamogawa lands a nice uppercut.
Neustadt looking to throw knees to the head but Kamogawa is blocking nicely.
A left hand lands to the body for Kamogawa. #T1#
Kamogawa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kamogawa throws a head punch that misses.
Kamogawa tries to work over Neustadt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Neustadt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kamogawa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Neustadt using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kamogawa has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kamogawa misses with the head strike.
Kamogawa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Neustadt throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kamogawa blocks it with crossed arms.
Kamogawa works on Neustadt's body with a couple of short punches.
Kamogawa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nice body punch from Kamogawa.
Good body shot from Kamogawa.
Kamogawa tries to work over Neustadt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kamogawa.
Kamogawa tries to work over Neustadt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Neustadt with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kamogawa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Neustadt tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kamogawa misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Kamogawa throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kamogawa lands an uppercut.
Kamogawa misses with a punch on the inside.
Neustadt prevents a body shot from Kamogawa.
Kamogawa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kamogawa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #ROC#Neustadt is rocked!
Neustadt prevents a body shot from Kamogawa.
Neustadt is still on wobbly legs! Can Kamogawa finish him?
Kamogawa lands a shoulder strike.
Kamogawa misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kamogawa.
A right handed body shot lands from Kamogawa.
A body shot lands from Kamogawa.
Kamogawa lands with a left to the head.
Kamogawa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kamogawa lands a body punch.
Kamogawa lands a hook that snaps the head of Neustadt backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Kamogawa.
Kamogawa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kamogawa struggles to land a body shot inside as Neustadt controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Kamogawa - that landed with a thud.
Kamogawa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Neustadt blocking some punches.
Kamogawa lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T3#
Neustadt with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kamogawa.
Kamogawa lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Neustadt.
A right hand to the body from Kamogawa.
Kamogawa cracks Neustadt with a nice body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kamogawa.
Kamogawa throws a big uppercut that drops Neustadt! More strikes from Kamogawa and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Neustadt lies dazed against the cage as Kamogawa celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Genji Kamogawa!
Our winner, Genji Kamogawa, 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: Highland 58
Date: Jun 04, 2021

#R1#
Kamogawa misses with a looping right.
Falto misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kamogawa steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Falto.
Kamogawa loads up on a big right hand but Falto slips the punch.#CL2#
Kamogawa gets a clinch.
Falto jumps guard but Kamogawa stands there with Falto around his waist. Falto gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kamogawa lands a body punch.
Kamogawa lands a left hand.
A short right from Kamogawa.
Falto swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kamogawa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Falto backwards.
Kamogawa looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kamogawa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Kamogawa - that landed with a thud.
Falto tries to work over Kamogawa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Falto is trying to maintain a safe position but Kamogawa gets an underhook and turns Falto into the cage.
Falto struggles to land a body shot inside as Kamogawa controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Kamogawa.
Kamogawa lands a left hand.
Kamogawa throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kamogawa lands a hook that snaps the head of Falto backwards. #T1#
Falto tries for a takedown but Kamogawa manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Valerio Falto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kamogawa.
Falto struggles to land a body shot inside as Kamogawa controls his hands.
Falto tries to pull guard but Kamogawa forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Falto drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kamogawa gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kamogawa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Falto misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kamogawa lands a hook that snaps the head of Falto backwards.
Kamogawa tries to work over Falto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kamogawa pushes Falto back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kamogawa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Faltos head.
Falto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kamogawa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kamogawa tries to throw a body punch but Falto avoids it by throwing Kamogawa back against the cage. #TD#
Falto has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Kamogawa clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kamogawa wants to escape the position.
Falto doesn't have the hooks in and Kamogawa manages to turn into his guard.
Kamogawa content to stall in guard here.
Kamogawa really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Falto. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2##SUB#
Falto had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kamogawa defends it easily.
Kamogawa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kamogawa 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. #SUB#
Falto is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kamogawa is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Falto is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Falto looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Kamogawa controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kamogawa is continuing to stall.#T3#
Kamogawa must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The adventures of Kamogawa the control monster continue. Boring.
Falto keeping moving, preventing Kamogawa from controlling successfully.
Kamogawa's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Let's hope that Kamogawa has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Kamogawa trying to control but Falto is working from the bottom.
Kamogawa showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kamogawa wants to control from the top but Falto keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#CL#
Falto has closed the distance and engaged Kamogawa in a clinch.
Falto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kamogawa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Falto backwards.
Kamogawa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kamogawa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kamogawa prevents a body shot from Falto.
Kamogawa blocking some punches.
Kamogawa is working Falto over against the cage.
Kamogawa misses with a punch on the inside.
Kamogawa presses Falto against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kamogawa lands a shot to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kamogawa.
Kamogawa lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Falto.
A short left from Kamogawa.
Kamogawa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Still in the clinch, Kamogawa scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Genji Kamogawa dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Falto slips a jab and a cross from Kamogawa. #CL2#
Falto gets tackled into the cage by Kamogawa. Kamogawa maintains the clinch.
Kamogawa gets underhooks to prevent Falto's takedown attempt.
Kamogawa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kamogawa scores with a shot to the side of Falto's head.
Falto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Falto fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kamogawa throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Falto can't find room to land a body shot as Kamogawa controls the action.
A shot in the inside from Kamogawa.
Kamogawa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Falto is stalling here.
Kamogawa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Falto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Falto drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Valerio Falto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A right hook to the body lands for Kamogawa.
Kamogawa lands a body punch. #T1#
Kamogawa lands with a short shot to the head.
Kamogawa struggles to land a body shot inside as Falto controls his hands.
Falto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kamogawa lands a body punch.
Kamogawa scores with a hook to the body.
Kamogawa digs a right hand underneath Falto's ribcage. Falto let out a lung full of air as it connected.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Falto.
Kamogawa lands a body shot in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kamogawa.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A right hand to the body from Kamogawa.
Falto can't find room to land a body shot as Kamogawa controls the action.
Kamogawa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Kamogawa.
Kamogawa presses Falto against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kamogawa lands an uppercut.
Kamogawa lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Falto or not.
Kamogawa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Falto's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Kamogawa on the inside.
Kamogawa scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T2#
Kamogawa pushes Falto back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Falto is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Falto tries to stall but Kamogawa uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kamogawa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Falto backwards.
Kamogawa scores with a hook to the body.
Kamogawa lands a left hand.
Kamogawa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Falto backwards.
Falto misses with some punches.
Kamogawa lands a right hand.
Kamogawa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Falto takes a shot to the head.
Kamogawa cracks Falto with a nice body shot.
Kamogawa lands a body punch.
Falto throws a punch but it's blocked by Kamogawa.
Nice body punch from Kamogawa.
Kamogawa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Falto backwards.
Kamogawa is working Falto over against the cage.
Kamogawa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Falto backwards.
Genji Kamogawa seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T3#
Kamogawa is leaning against Falto and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kamogawa lands a nice uppercut.
Kamogawa lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Kamogawa.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kamogawa.
Kamogawa lands a left hand.
Kamogawa lands with a right to the head.
Kamogawa lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Falto or not.
A right handed body shot lands from Kamogawa.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kamogawa.
Kamogawa lands a nice uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Kamogawa.
Kamogawa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Falto backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kamogawa pushes Falto back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kamogawa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kamogawa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Kamogawa.
A short body shot lands from Kamogawa as the two fighters clinch.
Kamogawa lands a left hand.
Kamogawa scores with a hook to the body.#T4#
Kamogawa lands with a right to the head.
Kamogawa lands a nice uppercut.
Kamogawa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Falto backwards.
A short right from Kamogawa on the inside.
Kamogawa pushes Falto back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kamogawa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kamogawa digs a right hand underneath Falto's ribcage. Falto let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kamogawa lands a body punch.
Kamogawa lands with a short shot to the head.
Kamogawa lands with a right to the head.
A hook to the body from Kamogawa.
Kamogawa presses Falto against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kamogawa lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Falto.
Kamogawa pushes Falto back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kamogawa lands with a short shot to the head.
Kamogawa lands with a left to the head.
A body shot lands from Kamogawa.
Kamogawa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Falto backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Kamogawa.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Genji Kamogawa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##KD2#
Kamogawa cracks Falto with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Kamogawa has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Falto to stand back up!#ROC2#Falto is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
Kamogawa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Oh Falto is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kamogawa throws a monster overhand right that drops Falto! Kamogawa follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Genji Kamogawa!
Our winner, Genji Kamogawa, 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: Highland 52
Date: May 26, 2021

#R1##CL2#
Takashi has closed the distance and engaged Kamogawa in a clinch.
Kamogawa letting Takashi take a breather here.
Kamogawa lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#TD2#
Takashi ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Takashi no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Kamogawa sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kamogawa trying to control the position from guard on top but Takashi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kamogawa is really struggling to control Takashi but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Kamogawa has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamogawa is stalling in the full guard.
Takashi has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Island project. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Kamogawa has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T1##SUB2#
Takashi has his foot on Kamogawa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kamogawa works his way back into a safe position though.
Kamogawa's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Takashi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kamogawa not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kamogawa knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Takashi on the ground.#SUB2#
Takashi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kamogawa is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Kamogawa has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Takashi to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Kamogawa is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Takashi pulls down on the head and he's put Kamogawa to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kazuo Takashi! Kazuo Takashi retains his bantamweight title!
Kazuo Takashi bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Highland 47
Date: May 19, 2021

#R1##CL2#
Kamogawa pushes Palathai up against the cage in a clinch.
Kamogawa looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kamogawa keeps control of Palathai as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kamogawa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nice body punch from Kamogawa.
Palathai definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kamogawa lands a nice uppercut.
Kamogawa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Palathai misses with a body punch.
Kamogawa lands a nice uppercut.
Kamogawa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Palathai.
Palathai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kamogawa is leaning against Palathai and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kamogawa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Kamogawa.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kamogawa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kamogawa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Palathai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kamogawa lands a shot to the body.
Kamogawa can't find room to land a body shot as Palathai controls the action.
A short left from Kamogawa.
A nice left hand lands by Kamogawa.
Palathai prevents a body shot from Kamogawa.
Palathai scores with a hook to the body.#T1#
Palathai takes a shot to the head. #TD2#
Kamogawa pulls guard effortlessly.
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.
Kamogawa pulls Palathai in to control the position.
Let's hope that Kamogawa has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Palathai won't allow Kamogawa to sweep him here.
Kamogawa is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Palathai wants to stand but Kamogawa has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SU#
Palathai stands and steps away. Kamogawa gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Genji Kamogawa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kamogawa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Palathai misses with a punch on the inside.
Kamogawa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Palathai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kamogawa lands a left hand. #T2#
Palathai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Palathai.
A nice left hand lands by Kamogawa.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Palathai lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kamogawa or not.
A right hook to the body lands for Kamogawa.
Good body shot from Kamogawa.
Palathai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A hook to the body from Kamogawa.
Kamogawa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nice body punch from Kamogawa - that landed with a thud.
Kamogawa lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Palathai.
Palathai is trying to break free.#TD2#
Kamogawa pulls guard effortlessly.
Palathai tries to stand but Kamogawa is controlling from the bottom.
Kamogawa lands some strikes from the bottom.
Palathai wants to stand and escape but instead Kamogawa has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Kamogawa is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T3#
Palathai is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kamogawa is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kamogawa pushing down on Palathai's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Palathai is looking to escape.
Kamogawa drops an elbow to the side of Palathai's head.
Kamogawa with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Palathai pushes Kamogawa off looking to stand but Kamogawa dives back in and keeps control.
Kamogawa not doing much here.
Palathai looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kamogawa is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kamogawa slips a nice elbow through Palathai's hands, connecting with Palathai's forehead.
Palathai pushes Kamogawa off but Kamogawa dives into side control.
Palathai tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Palathai squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Genji Kamogawa dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Kamogawa has managed to clinch.
Kamogawa blocking some punches.
Kamogawa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kamogawa scores with a nice hook to the head.
Palathai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kamogawa's elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kamogawa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kamogawa lands a right hand.
Palathai throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kamogawa lands a nice shot to the body.
Palathai works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kamogawa lands with a light punch inside.
Still in the clinch, Kamogawa scores with a nice short uppercut.
Good body shot from Kamogawa.
Palathai is working Kamogawa over against the cage.
Kamogawa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kamogawa has Palathai pressed against the cage, preventing Palathai from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kamogawa struggles to land a body shot inside as Palathai controls his hands.
Palathai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kamogawa.
Kamogawa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kamogawa pushes Palathai back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kamogawa digs a right hand underneath Palathai's ribcage. Palathai let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T1#
Palathai tries to throw a body punch but Kamogawa avoids it by throwing Palathai back against the cage.
Genji Kamogawa seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kamogawa lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kamogawa is working Palathai over against the cage.
Nice body punch from Kamogawa - that landed with a thud.
Kamogawa stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kamogawa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kamogawa scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kamogawa lands a hook that snaps the head of Palathai backwards.
Kamogawa lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Palathai or not.
Kamogawa works on Palathai's body with a couple of short punches.
Palathai takes a shot to the head.
Kamogawa lands a shot to the body.
Kamogawa scores with a shot to the side of Palathai's head.
Kamogawa lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Palathai or not.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A right hand to the body from Kamogawa.
A short right from Kamogawa on the inside.
Kamogawa is leaning against Palathai and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kamogawa.#ROC2#Palathai is rocked!
Kamogawa scores with a nice hook to the head.
Oh Palathai is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nice body punch from Kamogawa. #T2#
Still in the clinch, Kamogawa scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kamogawa pushes Palathai back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kamogawa scores with a shot to the side of Palathai's head.
Kamogawa lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kamogawa cracks Palathai with a nice body shot.
Palathai's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kamogawa works on Palathai's body with a couple of short punches.
Kamogawa creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Palathai with a big uppercut! Palathai tries to clinch up but Kamogawa pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Palathai to the mat! Palathai covers up and Kamogawa unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Genji Kamogawa!
A very excited looking Genji Kamogawa 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: Highland 33
Date: Apr 29, 2021

#R1##CL2#
Kamogawa moves into range and clinches up with Yani.
Yani can't get the takedown.
Kamogawa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kamogawa.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kamogawa.
Kamogawa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Yani backwards.
A short right from Kamogawa.
Kamogawa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#ROC2#Yani is rocked!
A body shot lands from Kamogawa.
Yani is trying to drag Kamogawa to the mat but Kamogawa just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kamogawa lands with a light punch inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body punch from Kamogawa - that landed with a thud.
Kamogawa works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Yani is breathing heavily.
Kamogawa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Yanis head.
Kamogawa pushes Yani back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oh Yani is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A body shot lands from Kamogawa.
Kamogawa lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T1#
Kamogawa stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kamogawa lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right from Kamogawa.
Kamogawa looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kamogawa lands with a short shot to the head.
Kamogawa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Kamogawa.
A right handed body shot lands from Kamogawa.
Kamogawa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kamogawa works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kamogawa unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Yani! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Kamogawa is unloading with more strikes now! Yani drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Genji Kamogawa!
An out of breath Genji Kamogawa thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Highland 22
Date: Apr 12, 2021

#R1##CL#
Kamogawa closes the distance and pushes Cassidy back into the cage.
Kamogawa swings wildly with an uppercut but Cassidy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kamogawa throws a punch but it's blocked by Cassidy.
Kamogawa avoids the elbow strike from Cassidy, against the cage.
Cassidy lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#It looks like Genji Kamogawa has been cut.
Kamogawa lands a left hand.
Kamogawa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cassidy misses with an elbow over the top.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kamogawa.
Kamogawa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kamogawa avoids a wild elbow strike from Cassidy.#TD#
Kamogawa ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kamogawa no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Kamogawa throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
We've been hearing good reports from Kamogawa'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.
Kamogawa has Cassidy pulled in close to control his posture.
Kamogawa manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cassidy manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Kamogawa is working Cassidy over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T1#
Kamogawa won't allow Cassidy to get back to his feet.
Kamogawa postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kamogawa 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.
Cassidy wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Kamogawa manages to pass to side control.
Kamogawa not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kamogawa seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Cassidy taking some punishment here, with Kamogawa in his half guard. #T2#
Kamogawa frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cassidy can do anything to dispel that myth.
Cassidy is bucking up trying to escape but Kamogawa cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Kamogawa landing punches.
Kamogawa working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Kamogawa 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.
Kamogawa working the ground and pound effectively.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kamogawa landing punches. #ROC#Cassidy is rocked!
Kamogawa unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Cassidy wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Kamogawa celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Genji Kamogawa!
Genji Kamogawa decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: Highland 12
Date: Mar 24, 2021

#R1#
Kamogawa scores with a hook.
Henderson slips under a jab from Kamogawa.
Kamogawa misses with an uppercut. Henderson saw that one coming.#TD2#
Henderson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kamogawa looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Henderson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kamogawa keeps working.
Henderson postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Kamogawa definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kamogawa is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Henderson is working to tighten his grip on Kamogawa's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Kamogawa has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Henderson is really squeezing tight and eventually Kamogawa passes out! Henderson breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Harry Henderson!
Harry Henderson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Highland 4
Date: Mar 05, 2021

#R1#
Kamogawa misses with a straight left.
Kamogawa ducks right into an uppercut from Joe.
Kamogawa scores with a punch to the head.
Joe lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kamogawa at a distance.
Joe takes a swing at Kamogawa's ribcage but misses.
A shot to the liver by Kamogawa. Beautiful body shot.
Joe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Joe uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kamogawa has time to react.#CL2#
Kamogawa clinches up with Joe and pushes him back against the cage.
Kamogawa working aggressively here.
Joe definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A nice left hand lands by Kamogawa.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Joe lands a body shot.
Kamogawa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kamogawa lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kamogawa tries to throw a body punch but Joe avoids it by throwing Kamogawa back against the cage.
Joe pushes Kamogawa back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kamogawa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Joe's elbow.
Kamogawa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kamogawa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short body shot lands from Joe as the two fighters clinch. #T1#
Kamogawa tries to pull guard but Joe forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A short right from Kamogawa.
Joe blocks a body shot from Kamogawa.
Kamogawa swings wildly with an uppercut but Joe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Joe tries a body shot but Kamogawa blocks it.
Joe misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Kamogawa fails to land.
Kamogawa misses with a punch to the body.
Kamogawa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kamogawa keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Joe's efforts to push away.
Joe misses with a body punch.
Kamogawa throws a punch but it's blocked by Joe.
Kamogawa lands a hook to the side of the head.
Joe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kamogawa's elbow.
Kamogawa misses with a body punch.
Kamogawa can't find room to land a body shot as Joe controls the action.
Kamogawa misses with some punches.
Kamogawa swings wildly with an uppercut but Joe uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Kamogawa fails to land.
Joe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Joe prevents a body shot from Kamogawa.
Kamogawa misses with a punch to the body.
Kamogawa tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Joe smiles and moves away.
Joe connects with a body shot that sends Kamogawa's belly button to the back.#CL2#
Kamogawa rushes Joe and presses him up against the cage.
Joe misses with a body punch.
Kamogawa tries a body shot but Joe blocks it.
Kamogawa working aggressively here.
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!
Kamogawa misses with a punch to the body.
Kamogawa is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Joe to keep the fight standing.
Jobber Joe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Genji Kamogawa.
Kamogawa lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Joe.
Kamogawa tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kamogawa misses with a punch on the inside.
Kamogawa working aggressively here.
Kamogawa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Joe backwards. #T3#
Kamogawa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kamogawa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Joe has a couple of punches blocked by Kamogawa.
Joe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kamogawa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kamogawa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Joe's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Joe.
Joe wants to stall.
Joe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kamogawa blocks a body shot from Joe.
Kamogawa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kamogawa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Kamogawa on the inside.
Joe is working Kamogawa over against the cage.
Kamogawa tries to pull guard but Joe forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kamogawa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Joe.
Kamogawa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Joe gets through Kamogawa's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kamogawa misses with a punch to the body.
Kamogawa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Joe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kamogawa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kamogawa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kamogawa working aggressively here.
Kamogawa misses with the head strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kamogawa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Joe.
Kamogawa misses with some punches.
Joe lands a right hand.
Joe prevents a body shot from Kamogawa.
Kamogawa gets through Joe's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Joe swings wildly with an uppercut but Kamogawa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Joe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kamogawa lands a body shot in the clinch.
We've been informed that Kamogawa has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Kamogawa misses with a punch on the inside.
Joe lands a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Genji Kamogawa 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#
Joe swings for the body but Kamogawa moves out of range.
Joe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kamogawa moves away.
Joe ducks under a wild hook from Kamogawa.
Kamogawa ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kamogawa is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Joe.
Joe jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kamogawa takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Kamogawa stuns Joe with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Some wild striking there from Joe.
A nice side step and Kamogawa releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Kamogawa gets a clinch.
Joe blocks a body shot from Kamogawa.
Joe blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kamogawa.
Kamogawa pushes Joe back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Joe blocks an uppercut.
Joe misses with a body punch.
Joe scores with a hook to the body.#T1#
Kamogawa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kamogawa jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Joe walks away with a smile on his face. Kamogawa gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Joe staying out of range there.
A big left from Kamogawa misses.
Kamogawa misses with an uppercut
and Joe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kamogawa doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Joe throws a series of punches but Kamogawa moves out of range.
Joe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Joe throwing a counter right hand but Kamogawa manages to avoid it.
Jobber Joe is winning the standup battle so far.
A big right from Kamogawa misses.
Joe scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kamogawa doesn't seem bothered though.
Kamogawa lands with an uppercut that bounces Joe off the cage and back into range.
Joe swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kamogawa.
Joe misses with a series of wild punches.
Genji Kamogawa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Joe will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
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 Joe. Kamogawa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kamogawa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
A punch lands to the side of Joe 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Joe tests Kamogawa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kamogawa looks to land a left hand but Joe moved out of range nicely.
Joe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kamogawa.
Kamogawa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Joe was well out of range. Poor timing from Kamogawa.
Kamogawa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Joe throws a body shot but no joy.
Joe just misses with a punch to the body.
Kamogawa is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Kamogawa lands a nice shot that snaps Joe's head back.
A telegraphed right hand from Kamogawa misses the target.
Nice shot by Joe.
Kamogawa throws a jab but it's blocked by Joe.
Kamogawa takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL2#
Kamogawa clinches with his opponent.
Joe throws a punch but it's blocked by Kamogawa.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Joe.
Kamogawa tries to throw a body punch but Joe avoids it by throwing Kamogawa back against the cage.
Joe blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
Kamogawa fails to pull guard.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kamogawa.
Kamogawa lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Joe or not.
Joe misses with a punch to the body.
Kamogawa tries to throw a body punch but Joe avoids it by throwing Kamogawa back against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kamogawa as Joe tries to tie him up.
Joe lands a hook that snaps the head of Kamogawa backwards.
Kamogawa has a couple of punches blocked by Joe.
Kamogawa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Joe lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kamogawa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kamogawa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, Kamogawa scores with a nice short uppercut.
Joe working hard to break the clinch.
Joe lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kamogawa misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Good body shot from Kamogawa.
Joe misses with a punch to the body.
Genji Kamogawa seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Joe lands a nice uppercut.
Kamogawa pushes Joe back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Joe makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Joe makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kamogawa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kamogawa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Joe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kamogawa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kamogawa lands with a left to the head.
Kamogawa digs a right hand into Joe's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Joe's gas tank.
Kamogawa blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #TD2#
Kamogawa manages to pull guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kamogawa trying to control the position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Jobber Joe will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Kamogawa looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Joe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kamogawa throws out the jab.
Kamogawa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Joe manages to avoid it.
Kamogawa throws a big shot that misses.
Kamogawa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Joe ducks right into an uppercut from Kamogawa.
Kamogawa takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A shot to the liver by Kamogawa. Beautiful body shot.
Joe cracks Kamogawa with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Joe looks to score with a jab to the body but Kamogawa is just out of range.
Kamogawa is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Joe connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Joe scores with a one two! Kamogawa had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
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!
Kamogawa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kamogawa throws a nice looking combination but Joe bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Joe lands an overhand right.
Nice shot lands for Joe.#ROC#Kamogawa is rocked!
Kamogawa wants to clinch
and Joe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kamogawa is still on wobbly legs! Can Joe finish him?#T1#
Joe sizes up Kamogawa with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kamogawa misses with an uppercut. Joe saw that one coming.
Joe swats away the attempt to clinch by Kamogawa.
Kamogawa takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kamogawa misses the shot to the body.
A big right from Kamogawa misses.
Joe walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Kamogawa drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Joe swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Kamogawa's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jobber Joe!
Jobber Joe decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Highland 2
Date: Feb 26, 2021

#R1#
Kamogawa with a body punch. A glancing blow. #TD#
Crumper drives through with a takedown into Kamogawa's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Kamogawa is pulling down on Crumper's head to control his posture.
Crumper lands a couple of elbows.
Crumper throwing strikes but missing.
Crumper trying to control but Kamogawa is working from the bottom.
Crumper throwing strikes from guard but Kamogawa blocks nicely.
Crumper is pushing down on Kamogawa's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kamogawa is fighting to maintain full guard but Crumper has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kamogawa wants to get back to full guard.
Kamogawa has his hands clasped together around Crumper's back. He's all about the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crumper controlling the pace.
Kamogawa trying to get back to full guard but Crumper takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!#T1#
Crumper is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Crumper avoids the attempt from Kamogawa to control.
Kamogawa is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Crumper is staying active.
Crumper landing strikes from the mount and Kamogawa is in trouble!
Kamogawa is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kamogawa tries to lock up and control but Crumper gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Crumper landing strikes from the mount and Kamogawa is in trouble!
Crumper with shots to the head and body - Kamogawa looks very uncomfortable down there.
Kamogawa can't escape the position.
Crumper trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kamogawa keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Crumper raining down hammerfists from mount.#T2#
Crumper with shots to the head and body - Kamogawa looks very uncomfortable down there.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Crumper cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crumper in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Kamogawa is trying desperately to improve position.
Crumper lands a nice shot to the head.
Crumper putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Kamogawa tries to lock up and control but Crumper gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Crumper with the ground and pound from mount.
Kamogawa tries to hold on but Crumper postures up.
Crumper wants to control the pace but Kamogawa is squirming around nicely.
Crumper scoring with strikes but Kamogawa is staying in there.
Kamogawa tries to hold on but Crumper postures up.#T3#
Crumper controlling his opponent.
Crumper avoids the attempt from Kamogawa to control.
Crumper controlling from mount.
Kamogawa in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Crumper raining down hammerfists from mount.
Crumper with a couple of short strikes.
Crumper scoring with strikes but Kamogawa is staying in there.
Kamogawa is trying to escape the mount.
Kamogawa is still trying to improve position.
Crumper dominating with strikes here.
Crumper avoids the attempt from Kamogawa to control.
Kamogawa is working to get back to half guard. #T4#
Crumper scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Kamogawa?
Crumper landing punches.
Kamogawa wants to control but Crumper is having none of it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crumper trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Crumper scoring with strikes but Kamogawa is staying in there.
Kamogawa is in all sorts of trouble here.
Crumper content just to control the position here.
Kamogawa tries to hold on but Crumper postures up.
Kamogawa is looking to improve his position but Crumper isn't that keen on the idea.
Crumper working Kamogawa over with strikes here.
Crumper trying to control but Kamogawa is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dax Crumper 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##TD#
Crumper shoots in and bounces Kamogawa off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Crumper with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kamogawa throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Dax Crumper overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kamogawa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Crumper controlling from the top position.
Kamogawa is pulling down on Crumper's head to control his posture.
Crumper showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamogawa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Crumper throws a big right hand that misses.
Crumper throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kamogawa works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Kamogawa wants to control the position but Crumper says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Kamogawa wants to control but Crumper is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Crumper working over Kamogawa with some ground and pound. Kamogawa looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kamogawa is refusing to be controlled, as Crumper sits in half guard.
Crumper 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#
Crumper is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kamogawa desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Crumper controlling the action here.
Crumper scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kamogawa wants to get back to full guard.
Crumper slows the pace down in half guard.
Kamogawa wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Kamogawa wants to control but Crumper is keeping busy. #SUB#
Kamogawa is defending against the submission attempts here by Crumper.
Kamogawa is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Kamogawa trying to hold on to Crumper's head to control him but Crumper postures up.
Kamogawa really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Crumper. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kamogawa trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Crumper manages to pass to mount!
Kamogawa tries to hold on but Crumper postures up.#T3#
Kamogawa regains half guard.
Kamogawa avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Crumper.
Crumper with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kamogawa controlling the position well.
Crumper stalling.
Kamogawa trying to hold on to Crumper's head to control him but Crumper postures up.
Kamogawa is looking to improve his position.
Crumper throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kamogawa wants to improve his position but Crumper is controlling well. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Crumper trying to mount his opponent but Kamogawa defends it.
Crumper is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kamogawa can do to turn this around?
Crumper seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Crumper wants to take a breather but Kamogawa is having none of it.
Crumper is looking to advance position but Kamogawa won't allow it.
Crumper slips a nice elbow through Kamogawa's hands, connecting with Kamogawa's forehead.
Crumper passes to full mount!
Kamogawa tries to hold on but Crumper postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Crumper is in the full mount, landing strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dax Crumper dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Kamogawa lands with a straight right. Crumper didn't see that one coming.
Kamogawa takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kamogawa is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kamogawa is looking to clinch.
Kamogawa drops Crumper with a straight right hand, right on the button! Kamogawa follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Genji Kamogawa!
Genji Kamogawa was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

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